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I think it depends on your age, level of experience and what you are interested in. CCP is great for shorts and various things and Starnow is good for extra work and student shorts etc. I think it would be worth giving all of them ago if you can afford it!
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Absolutely. You are invisible without a profile on Spotlight! There is a fee but it is worth it. If you are actively looking for work also register on Casting Call Pro. It's not as high-scale as Spotlight but great for small filmmakers when they need actors for shorts etc.
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The chances are tiny and that thought alone is enough to make you depressed. It's fantastic how those wonderful, charismatic, beautiful people get to perform on screen right?
Well, think of it like this - what is special, or catches your eye about each of your favourite actors? Watch how they are on TV. Each may have a main factor that makes them special to watch; like their elegance, or comedy and perfect timing, quirk or ability to just be charismatic when acting.
Now think about what makes you special to watch on stage or on camera. Do an audition tape of a favourite scene of yours and get your drama teacher or mum or friends to watch it. What do they spot about you? Are you funny? Do you look like the girl next door? Are you the girl everyone wants to be friends with? What is it? What's your role? Who would you be cast as?
Once you've found your niche, play with it when you do your drama classes or workshops. Then you'll know that every actor has a different niche to them and that's what makes them.
Hope this helps - and please, don't get depressed or jealous. It is very easy to but I help this little exercise helps!
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Hello!
No, there won't be professional things near you. Actors normally have to go to where the work is (i.e. London, Manchester etc). But that doesn't mean that you can't do acting at local drama clubs and the like. Don't stop acting if you love it.
It just means that you can keep building your experience until you are old enough / make the step to move into it professionally.
Lots of casting directors will instantly pass over your application once they see your location. It's simply that to them they need someone they can see quickly and easily, and an hours plane journey is not deemed as something that can be organised quickly.
I know it's tough but stick it out until you are ready to make the first professional step. :)
Best of luck! Olivia x -
Hi! I just wrote lots of letters to my favourite casting directors and I was lucky enough to get work experience from one of them. You can also try and do some running work in other areas of production. Essentially as soon as someone knows you are good and can just get on with the task at hand, you can get passed on to other offices / casting directors.
Mainly, do your research. Watch plenty of film and TV, go to the theatre a lot and make note of producers, directors and casting directors. Reference their work when you write to them etc.
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It wouldn't be annoying (unless you were emailing or writing every month!). But if it's just a 'hey, this is what I'm up to' they will remember and perhaps like the update.
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To be honest I wouldn't know if you would have more chance of getting more work here than in the US! I think if you're keen to try out London then go for it, as long as you make the contacts and arrangements (i.e. agent) before you move.
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They normally wouldn't take someone that young. But it doesn't mean it's not worth trying! Go for it anyway. It's very easy for someone to say 'no' and it's even easier if you're still a teenager, so don't let any rejection get to you. You're opportunities will come, just make sure you keep trying.
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Potentially. But make up does wonders, and bad skins doesn't last forever.
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They know why you're writing, so don't stress about it. They will see for themselves quite instantly from your credits and type whether they would consider representing you. Don't sugar coat anything, just be up front and honest. They'll appreciate that!
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I don't believe that the very best way to get agents and casting directors to notice you is networking. You don't need a twitter or a facebook or a website. All you need is to do good work. When you are doing good work, they will know. :)
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Hi, I'm afraid I've no idea. It's not a priority right now, which is such a shame. :(
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There really isn't a right or wrong way to word this! You are writing to tell them about what you're up to, and that's great! Just go for it, the words will come. :)
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Hi! You can indeed. It's not really called volunteering though, it's work experience. Big places like the BBC normally have work placement programs and schemes for young people but they're highly competitive.
As for roles in short films it depends entirely on the kind of shorts. Plenty of student films posts casting calls on StarNow.com or Mandy.com but the bigger short films normally audition through agencies (but do post info on those sites and also Spotlight.com as well). Hope that helps! -
I myself do not 'have any' but if you are looking for information I suggest you head over to Screenterrier.com who will have news and updates on open castings in the UK.
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The Bournemouth Media Academy covers BU (Bournemouth Univserity) and I believe AUCB too (Arts University College at Bournemouth), but I'm not sure. I went to AUCB - it's a degree course so anyone can apply after A Levels (age 18 +).
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Hi J, that's no problem. The majority of drama clubs and acting classes cover improvisation - it's pretty essential and drama clubs exercise it a lot. I'm afraid I wouldn't know of any particular 'improvisation schools' but I'm sure that there are particular coaches who might be able to help you.
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I'm not sure who it is for this series, I would suggest you check the credits of the latest series, or contact E4 who might be able to tell you.
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I don't live in the US so I can't immediately see an issue with taking acting classes in a different state. You can get an agent or coach anywhere.
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