I have a passion for acting, but I don't know how to be in a movie. I'm turning 10 in March. HELP!?
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You're gonna have to get an adult to help out.  It could begin with your parents taking you to a talent agency.  They'll see you for free and you'll pick up free advice even if they don't take you on as a client.  You may have to visit a bunch of agencies before they take you on.\nOnce you're a client of a talent agency, they should begin the process of looking for parts for you.\nMeanwhile, peruse Variety to see what movies are shooting crowd scenes where you live.  Go start that way.  (see, you'll need an adult for transportation).\nOr look into your local community theatre.  When large productions come to town, they like to call the local community theatres to get actors for the smaller parts.
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Get some stage experience behind you. Join a local Community Theater, do school plays, get as much experience as you can. \nRemember Acting is a Craft, you have to apply yourself to your craft if you want to really be respected. If not, get an agent and do Soap Work.
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You had better start taping who your doing and sending it in as an audition. Of course you will have to do the director and some of his friends too.
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Although being an actor is extremely rewarding, finding work can be a challenge. The profession requires great commitment and fortitude. \n \n   \n  Steps:  \n1.   Decide whether you want to be a professional actor (addressed here) or an amateur. If you want to be a professional, read on.  \n  \n2.   Move to a major city. Eventually, New York or Los Angeles will be your destination, but as you build your résumé of experience you can work in other major metropolitan areas that have good theater or film communities.  \n  \n3.   Enroll in acting class. Good actors study their entire lives. To choose a good class, ask trusted, successful professionals for references.  \n  \n4.   Get a headshot (see "How to Get a Headshot," under Related eHows).  \n  \n5.   Compose a résumé of all the work you have done so far. As your body of work grows, drop the less professional work (such as school plays) from your résumé.  \n  \n6.   Send your headshot and résumé with a brief cover letter to all the casting directors and agents in your area. Follow up with postcards every four to six months, updating them on your current acting projects.  \n  \n7.   Read the trade papers regularly: "Backstage," "Dramalogue," "The Ross Reports" and "Variety," as well as online publications such as newenglandfilm.com, as appropriate. Know what is being cast where, and send headshots and notes directly to directors and producers whenever possible, requesting auditions.  \n  \n8.   Always accept invitations to industry events and parties, and meet industry professionals whenever possible. Who you know is extremely important.  \n  \n9.   Persevere.  \n  \n  Tips:  \n Acting is a tough business; make sure your personality is suited for the ups and downs. If not, amateur theater is also a good way to practice your craft.  \n  \n Ignore negative clichés about actors and the entertainment business.  \n  \n  \n Warnings:  \n Be skeptical of shady services offered to actors; there are many scams that prey on the dreams of actors.  \n  \n\nActing teachings by Charlie Capen\nTo be a great actor, one must learn or study. \n\nSome good schools or acting teachings are Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, etc. \n\nBy far, my favorite school (in LA) is The Beverly Hills Playhouse. It is an amazing school and teaches acting, administration (of your career, etc.) and ethics. The teacher has studied with many of the greats as a peer and student. \n\nBut most importantly, follow your heart and dreams, and don't let anyone squash them for they are future not yet come into fruition.
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Experience. If you are of school age, see if your high school or college as a drama or theater department.  Look for a local community theater group and join it.  I promise you that you will have the time of your life performing.  Once you've join a theater group, talked to the director about who in the area teaches acting.   \n\nConsider some singing and dance lessons also, as they are helpful talents for any actor.\n\nLike anything worthwhile, it takes time, practice, and disciple. But unlike most other things, it is FUN the whole time.  Both of my daughters have acted in community theater and are now married to guys they acted with, and my oldest boy is engaged to a fellow actress.  So a local community theater group is an excellent social contact place as well.\n\nI would go on, but I have to leave for rehearsal for "Once Upon a Mattress" opening in August...(Tickets available of anyone who would like to come...)
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You do not have to be in Hollywood or New York City to act.  Get involved with local theater groups or high school plays.  It is a great way to get experience and later to become known.\n\nYou do not say where in Michigan.  There are theater groups across southern Michigan.  Get the local experience first before worrying about moving away.
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Join a community theatre.  Try out for an up coming play.  Acting is more listening and following direction from the director.  Talent is one  thing but how you look in theatre is more importan,  do you look the part they are trying to fill.  This is unfair I know but it is true. I sat in on the auditions for the community theatre one night this one girl could sing like crazy but under the lights the shape of her face was unattractive and she did not get chosen for the part, The girl that got it was very pretty and yes she could sing but the other girl could sing better.
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just think about how many other people out there probably have the same problems, then you won't feel so different.  someone i know suggested acting.  it gives great confidence basically cause you need it to get up there on that stage.  start with chorus roles and work your way up to lead roles ( says the girl who is never gonna get passed the chorus roles)
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Get some portfolio shots done and register yourself with casting agencies... Highlight as many skills you might have eg Horseback riding, martial arts, walking using hands etc...\n\nIf they don't call, call them and see if there is anything out there for you...\n\nBut be warned castings are tough though, there are always 10's/100's of people going for the job too, can be a bit like an X factor audition...
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Pushy parent alert.\nDon't most 5 year olds want to be actresses?\nThere is little chance of your daughter becoming a movie star, and she will probably grow out of it and start thinking about serious career choices in the next few years. Most young girls want to be famous - it's normal.
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I wish i new what state your in. I could get a good agent for you. Check your local paper for ads looking for extra's. But beware of some agents. A good agent will except pictures from a reg camera taken by a friend. If they want you to pay for 8x10's? Be careful. You want to make money. Not put it out. So start as an extra. You have to be willing to work long hours though. Hard work pays off. The more exposure you get in front of a directors camera the better.  Three important things to remember though when starting out. 1. Can't be shy. 2. Never be late. 3. Have to be able to take direction. As you go along you will expererience bad days and good days. But you have to be willing to want it bad enough. And as an extra your agent will send you out on go see's and auditions. Some start out and find that acting is not for them. I had acting in me since i was young and worked my way up the ladder. It payed off for me. Good luck to you.\nSigned: Part-time actress.
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wait tables.....\nwrite screenplays no will read...\ntalk about film as if any really cares....\nbasically you'll end up working on barney or sesame street or some other godforsaken children's show....unless you get real lucky then you may get to be a stand in for a real movie star... maybe you should get a degree in something useful
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you don't get an application! an agent has to hear about you, but only if you're in the "acting biz"! start out by joining a school play and working your way up. if you are the best on the cast, then an agent will (a 50-50% chance) hear about you! Good Luck in the acting career!
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There is room for you in movies, maybe not what we think of as big time Hollywood productions, but Indie films where your language and clothing requirements would be appropriate. Get a portfolio of photos of yourself and start shopping for an agent. Good luck.
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You have to go to acting classes and be able to do many things: sing, dance, play an instrument, even learn how to act in Shakespearean plays. It's a lot of hard work and few people make it. Google The Actors Studio in NYC.
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Get a agent.They find you auditions.
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first choose which you want to do!  If you want to be an actress... Then take a few classes or if your naturally good, get head shots and find a local talent agent.  Here you may get work as an extra or even a commercial.  You'll probably find good info on SAG.  Once you get a resume together, head out to LA or NY.  Remember... Brad Pitt use to stand outside a KFC type restaurant wearing a chicken outfit before he became famous.  -- never give up on your dreams.