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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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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 !
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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!