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How do I get in to a movie at the age of 13?
How do I get in a movie the age of 13?
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Thomas’s Answer
Hello there, hope all is well!
I'm so happy you're looking to become an actor! Being one myself, I can promise it's a lot of fun! However, I recommended waiting until you're older before trying to land a role.
Most often, people don't get an acting job until at least 18. This is often because since kids and teens are still maturing, they won't fully understand how to handle the job. They're very young age also affects them more; letting the power of the job control their minds.
In the mean time, take acting classes to learn more skills. Also try making your own personal projects that can improve yourself.
Once you're hit the right age and think you've got it, attend any opens auditions that you'll ace!
Best of luck!
I'm so happy you're looking to become an actor! Being one myself, I can promise it's a lot of fun! However, I recommended waiting until you're older before trying to land a role.
Most often, people don't get an acting job until at least 18. This is often because since kids and teens are still maturing, they won't fully understand how to handle the job. They're very young age also affects them more; letting the power of the job control their minds.
In the mean time, take acting classes to learn more skills. Also try making your own personal projects that can improve yourself.
Once you're hit the right age and think you've got it, attend any opens auditions that you'll ace!
Best of luck!
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Damian’s Answer
I'm not sure how the industry works in the land of Oz, but just in case it is similar there as it is in the US, I'll do my best to answer your question, Haley.
If your country considers a minor to be someone under the age of 18, your parents or guardians might be your original key here. You have two ways of getting your foot in the door. Get discovered on your own (which is out of your control, risky, and unsustainable) or go to a school. Courses, coaches, and classes will be an integral part of your job. This is where we not just learn our craft; Just as important, you and your guardians or parents will have a fantastic opportunity to make professional connections, which is also important if you want to get your foot in the door and take an excellent path toward success in this industry. Also, in your regular school, get involved with plays or, if they are so inclined, get involved with any film anyone may be producing there. Outside of that, if there are any industry newspapers or online sources, look for commercials or anyone needing child actors. Do not leave your parents or guardians out of the loop. They should be your initial protection. Further down the road, do not allow your parents or guardians to become your agents or managers! That is a sticky road that WILL lead to a painful and destructive end! Human nature takes over in that case, and it's never pretty!
These days, you must have a webpage or website to sell yourself. If you're not familiar with what the industry needs in this regard, this is where connections begin. Ask someone who might be familiar with what is needed. I've been out of the industry for a few years and am behind on what is required digitally.
That said, though not used as much, your physical foot-in-the-door will be your headshots (glossy 8x10 glossy photos of your face and shoulders) a resume (at this point, write down any plays you may have done along with the director, and/or producer, school or production company. ) copy this onto the back of said photo to keep with you when you go to auditions just in case they require you to have one.
Getting into movies is a path. It rarely happens when discovering someone on the street.
Someone will probably read this and say, "but this is a kid! Let 'em have some fun!" Look, this craft is inevitably fun! So, this is why I want to impress on you that this is primarily a business and you are a contractor who comes with partners. Keep this in mind, and you'll do fine.
Break a leg!
If your country considers a minor to be someone under the age of 18, your parents or guardians might be your original key here. You have two ways of getting your foot in the door. Get discovered on your own (which is out of your control, risky, and unsustainable) or go to a school. Courses, coaches, and classes will be an integral part of your job. This is where we not just learn our craft; Just as important, you and your guardians or parents will have a fantastic opportunity to make professional connections, which is also important if you want to get your foot in the door and take an excellent path toward success in this industry. Also, in your regular school, get involved with plays or, if they are so inclined, get involved with any film anyone may be producing there. Outside of that, if there are any industry newspapers or online sources, look for commercials or anyone needing child actors. Do not leave your parents or guardians out of the loop. They should be your initial protection. Further down the road, do not allow your parents or guardians to become your agents or managers! That is a sticky road that WILL lead to a painful and destructive end! Human nature takes over in that case, and it's never pretty!
These days, you must have a webpage or website to sell yourself. If you're not familiar with what the industry needs in this regard, this is where connections begin. Ask someone who might be familiar with what is needed. I've been out of the industry for a few years and am behind on what is required digitally.
That said, though not used as much, your physical foot-in-the-door will be your headshots (glossy 8x10 glossy photos of your face and shoulders) a resume (at this point, write down any plays you may have done along with the director, and/or producer, school or production company. ) copy this onto the back of said photo to keep with you when you go to auditions just in case they require you to have one.
Getting into movies is a path. It rarely happens when discovering someone on the street.
Someone will probably read this and say, "but this is a kid! Let 'em have some fun!" Look, this craft is inevitably fun! So, this is why I want to impress on you that this is primarily a business and you are a contractor who comes with partners. Keep this in mind, and you'll do fine.
Break a leg!
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Hayley !
So you want to become an actor but you'd like more information to get you started. That's great !
To become an actor, you will need your parent to pay for, provide transportation, manage and understand the business, represent you and accompany you to auditions and performances. You will also need to obtain a work permit (or whatever the official document is in your country that says you're allowed to work, for how many hours, etc.). Your parent is going to have to learn the Child Labor guidelines for your region.
To become an Actor, you will need training, education, life experience, social experience and develop an ability to create character portrayals and familiarity with a wide variety of plays and movies. You can take acting lessons at Stage School Australia, The National Drama School, St Martins Youth Arts Centre, Wit Kids, and Stage Left Performing Arts School. They all offer acting lessons for your age range. If your school does shows, ask one of your teachers how you can get involved. School is a fine place to start learning.
Get a feel for acting and see if it suits you. We do not "get in to a movie" just because it sounds like a fun idea. The training consists of a lot of disciplined work, it's time consuming and puts you through a lot of personal and intellectual growth. You do not decide if you're in the film, the casting director makes that decision. Before you audition for anything outside of school, you will need to have an understanding of how the industry runs.
Once you are 18, you can pursue an acting career on your own. I would advise attending college as a Theatre Major as you'd have more opportunity to take acting and performance courses as opposed to being a Film Major. This is a very intricate, ever-changing, opinion based industry so give yourself the time to learn it all and obtain experience.
I hope this helps to start you on your way. I wish you all the very best !
So you want to become an actor but you'd like more information to get you started. That's great !
To become an actor, you will need your parent to pay for, provide transportation, manage and understand the business, represent you and accompany you to auditions and performances. You will also need to obtain a work permit (or whatever the official document is in your country that says you're allowed to work, for how many hours, etc.). Your parent is going to have to learn the Child Labor guidelines for your region.
To become an Actor, you will need training, education, life experience, social experience and develop an ability to create character portrayals and familiarity with a wide variety of plays and movies. You can take acting lessons at Stage School Australia, The National Drama School, St Martins Youth Arts Centre, Wit Kids, and Stage Left Performing Arts School. They all offer acting lessons for your age range. If your school does shows, ask one of your teachers how you can get involved. School is a fine place to start learning.
Get a feel for acting and see if it suits you. We do not "get in to a movie" just because it sounds like a fun idea. The training consists of a lot of disciplined work, it's time consuming and puts you through a lot of personal and intellectual growth. You do not decide if you're in the film, the casting director makes that decision. Before you audition for anything outside of school, you will need to have an understanding of how the industry runs.
Once you are 18, you can pursue an acting career on your own. I would advise attending college as a Theatre Major as you'd have more opportunity to take acting and performance courses as opposed to being a Film Major. This is a very intricate, ever-changing, opinion based industry so give yourself the time to learn it all and obtain experience.
I hope this helps to start you on your way. I wish you all the very best !