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[@ActingCareerCenter]

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[@carlosjnunez8018]

*Already did, and im even more motivated, funny thing is I saw you in "Cobra Kai"* .

[@carlosjnunez8018]

What are the best ways to find agents this time?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

@@carlosjnunez8018 Here's a video I did on how to find an agent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTHq6VjbNmBY6M

[@dulinapremarathne5086]

In order to come to USA.The only thing i can do is show my parents that i can do this.They’re not confident.So thats why i am unable to come to USA.Is there a way that you can help me.Can you teach me acting online.I am able to pay the fee

[@juliakalangula1746]

I am in Namibia and i am 15years old and acting start from 23 years up ward and i really want to become an actress pls help me

[@JLW667]

1. Cast in Movies and Television Shows 1:42 2. Commercials 4:36 3. Stunt Performer 5:35 4. Background Actor 6:31 5. Stand In Work 8:01 6. Theatre Productions 9:28 7. Industrial Video's 10:10 8. Voice Acting 10:54 9. Commercial Print 11:46 10. Standardized Patient 12:28

[@DestinyCazeau]

I was wondering if you can post more acting exercises and ways to get into character

[@ActingCareerCenter]

👍

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I will definitely be posting more acting exercises in the future but I also want to make sure people understand that my KZbin videos are not a substitute for acting classes. Every actor must get real training where they are getting feedback from the instructors.

[@tatianagonzales5589]

My too.

[@Wislytig]

The one exception I would say to not doing shows, is that several actors on Doctor Who have played minor roles and come back to play companions and even Doctors. So maybe Doctor Who is okay - they seem to rehire people they like when they can. Thank you so much for these ideas and recommendations!

[@MauriceWilliams]

The act role in your intro when you was a cop 👮‍♀️ you looked honest and pure hearted.

[@moustaphadiane6613]

Honestly watching your videos have brought back something I thought was gone or that I got rid of because of ridicule and people always laughing or not taking me serious, which is my love for acting and my dream to become a great one. Thank you so much Kurt for helping me finding my first love again. I feel more determined and ambitious than ever. Although I am currently in college for something different, that isn't going to stop me from pursuing what I love. Atlanta is actually one of the cities I wanted to move to besides the obvious. Keep being an amazing actor as well as a mentor, hope to see you on set or maybe in Atlanta.

[@SavvFabb]

You’re absolutely amazing man! Thanks a lot!

[@pbunyan100]

outstanding video. I agree with you on the stand-in vs. background. I've done both, and to me stand-in provides a much different learning perspective than background can ever do.

[@MauriceWilliams]

Thank you 🙏 brother for putting out this content. I swear that it’s worth it’s weight in gold.

[@gurlydraws593]

I’m a teenager and I have been acting for a long time now and I have doing so much research. I used to go theatre classes and I have done a few plays. I have even sang on a tv show before. I am hoping to become big one day. I have such a big passion in the arts!

[@reachtransform]

Thank you so much for all of your video! very helpful!!

[@slavivladikov]

Thank you ,man! I'm absolutely beginner and just started watching videos about Acting Yesterday i found your channel! I love the way you explain and provide information❤️

[@carleybarnard8393]

Kurt Yue I couldn't agree more. I was always stubborn when it came to acting, no matter how many talked me down I stuck to the idea for 20 years. My career recently started after being a story model, then a voice actress, now I have a project coming up with Film Equus to be a stunt rider for a movie. I learn from your channel everyday thank you so much and I hope to work with you some day so I can thank you in person

[@princessjayknowles5832]

As usual, absolutely superb valuable information!

[@GeorgeWulfers_88]

Wow, so many jobs in this field. I really just thought there were 4 ways. Great video! Really learned a lot.

[@september1135]

thank you so much for all of your videos!!! you have been so helpful

[@welengaming7416]

I've watched over 100 vid for advice but none was useful but only watching one of yours I found it very useful

[@monkeradelrey2752]

Love this. Channel he always go to the point and he doesn't make a long intro ❤

[@dejandivic3724]

Another great video Kurt, great content !

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@DestinyCazeau]

I love your videos! You have helped me so much! Thank you

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad you are finding them helpful!

[@mikekillagreen9432]

My man! Great info and videos

[@thecorreiachronicles6869]

Thank you for all your videos there so helpful!

[@Avni_classof88]

The hard work you put in educating is exceptional!

[@gwen3779]

Thanks for explaining all of this!

[@tomd720]

Great info. Kurt thanks !

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad you liked it!

[@roopalaxmithevar345]

Thanks so much to this video ♥️

[@jonah8294]

This is great thank you!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TeenInvestor08]

Thank you, I downloaded your cheat sheet and know i understand more about auditioning.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ProjetoAtor]

Just like Brazil, man. I really liked the way you explained these job opportunities. Another common job for actors here is to work with events (party entertainers, for example), or corporate fairs. I work a lot as a host for companies and live events. I really like your work! Great video 🙌🏼

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Very cool! Good to know other countries have a similar industry.

[@paolabeyer932]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@j.p.nicholas465]

Great topic, thanks.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

👍

[@TheAllthegoodstuff]

ThankYue! Much love.

[@myworld6181]

Very helpful!!! Thank you

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@renniquethomas4024]

Awesome!!!

[@rkesta147]

thank you for information about how to get started

[@williamsmith-bf2vv]

great information..

[@thechakrashart]

Thank you Mr.Kurt got some insights🙏

[@ActingCareerCenter]

👍

[@michellerivera6772]

That last one made me chuckle as I remember that episode from Seinfeld with Kramer Gonorrhea lol!! Great list Kurt, thank you!

[@tombh2018]

Hey! It means so much to me that you take your own time to make inspiring and useful content for all of us! I'm 12 and I love watching these videos, I live in Belgium am I started acting classes a month ago. Thank you so so much!! Also you were really good on cobra Kai :)

[@phoenixwolf6884]

Does he play in cobra Kai

[@tombh2018]

Hanre Krause yup, he’s featured as George

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Good luck with your classes! Thanks for watching Cobra Kai!

[@tombh2018]

Acting Career Center thank you so much for responding!! I loved cobra Kai :) Little problem is I live in Belgium, is that a major problem to pursue acting full time?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

@@tombh2018 I only know about the industry here in the US. I can't really speak to what it is like in Belgium.

[@johnnyrobishcomedy]

Another great video

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@slavivladikov]

I love way 4 and 5.... Background Actor and Stand in Work! Wow , that's great! And I wanna do this! And i don't care about the Money ,but the experience ,the know-how , etc.

[@diandrawright9357]

I listen to your channel every time I work because I work 16 hour shifts weekends only and this is how I get through my shift while I’m working. Since I started watching your channel I have learnt soooo much about the industry and the more I listen and watch the more motivated I am, regardless of what it is. I just want to say a big thank you to you I appreciate your videos 💯💯💯

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I hope you will get to a point in your acting career where you can leave those 16 hour shifts behind!

[@diandrawright9357]

Thank you I’m working hard towards that.

[@gracedmumba8517]

Am yet to start acting but I really love acting, that's why I love watching you, it really helps me My name is Grace D from Zambia

[@AmericajinYumi]

This channel is nothing less than my FAVORITE! Lol at that thumbnail, Kurt!!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

haha if I were a real baller those would be hundos instead of twenties 🤣

[@chrissystewart6268]

I like how you explain on how actors make money . My long term goal acting I want to gained experiences . I never been to acting auditions before I'm interesting in acting

[@kimiya_s__]

Your videos are wonderful 😊💜💜

[@carlosjnunez8018]

*I love these videos! Im a teen and im still trying to figure out how to become and actor. All I know is that I need a Headshot, Resume, and a Agent. Just confusing but Ill keep myself motivated. Also what agencys in Atlanta GA are good well atleast for Teens or beginners, since you do live in GA* .

[@yknene._]

Carlos Nunez same i’m a teen and beginner and i’m trying to do all the research i can. also for you make sure you take acting classes, even if it takes a while i really think you should attend a class. It’ll also give you things to list for training on your resume.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You need acting classes before any of those things. Always always always be training and taking classes. It is the MOST important thing you can do for your career beyond a headshot, resume, agent, or anything else.

[@georgiawade6241]

Acting Career Center are there any trusted agents you now that you can recommend? I’m trying to find an agent as I have everything else ready just missing my agent

[@ActingCareerCenter]

@@georgiawade6241 If you are in the Atlanta area, you can use the SAG AFTRA website and search for Atlanta in the drop down menu www.sagaftra.org/contracts-industry-resources/agents-managers/about-professional-representatives/sag-franchised

[@karenContreras-df7vk]

update?

[@andreaerickatorricoguzman6685]

Thank you for this channel!!! I'm learning a lot with your videos and how the industry works. It's really interesting and every video give me so much information.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad you are finding the videos helpful!

[@masoodrashid1128]

Thank you Sir!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

👍

[@Pumkyn]

Sir so much valuable information thank you

[@73JWR91]

Hey, Kurt! New subscriber. I had a question regarding “Stand-In” work. How does one become a Stand-In? I live in NYC. I’ve done some background stuff and would like a career boost. Like your channel a lot. Great stuff!

[@ofentsemmaseema1539]

I'm a teenager in South Africa and I want to come and pursue an acting career in the USA . Your vids are extremely helpful

[@PerfectmanMr]

Hi I'm also from Ghana I have a very thick american accent and want to pursue it soo bad . Hopefully one day we'd make it

[@therealblacktastic]

PCOM, just outside of ATL, has a standardized patient program and the guy that oversees it is an actor.

[@kennethgrace5899]

keep it up acting my dream job

[@trippymc5545]

Thank you I been trying to figure out if I can start acting I have learning difficulties wich makes me thinking if I can’t do acting I’m also from uk

[@ashlandmccallum2490]

Could you do videos for some, or all of these cuz I still have questions as to how to go about doing these.

[@MauriceWilliams]

Dang Kurt you’re a real life Movie 🍿 🎥 Star ⭐️. And then you’re so nice. Which is the most important part about being a Celebrity. I believe that soon you’re going to be the biggest movie star in the World 🌎

[@theicecreamshooter8087]

I am in acting school now I like film and tv show and commercial acting

[@tristanawolff541]

I really need a channel like this one but for musicians

[@ifeoguns]

Hi Kurt. Where would you suggest one can find listings for background acting?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Really depends where you live. Every market has different casting directors that specifically do background casting. I recommend you ask some actors you know in your city to get the best information about that.

[@MrYong212]

Actors don't get paid from residual sales in Nigeria...sometimes actors don't even get paid

[@Vegan_scorpioo]

yea

[@AnubhavManhas]

Hello sir i am Anubhav want to make my career in acting field but little bit confused how to start and what are the steps i have to follow can u please help me out to figure out this problem

[@julianamenestrina4039]

what cities do you recommend in Atlanta to pursue acting??

[@JaimeJoseHernandez]

Can you do a video on how you can make & build relationships with casting directors

[@ActingCareerCenter]

👍

[@fesalkhaled9579]

You said in a video that you worked in software development. Do you still work a day job or you quit. Is it possible to work in tech and have an acting career and audition for TV and Film?

[@thedoneeye]

So I take it that you've done Standardized Patient work? I've been doing it for many many years and I've found it rewarding seeing students transform from terrified 1st years into confident, highly trained 3rd and 4th years who are on the cusp of becoming doctors. Who knows? I may have helped train a few who've worked on the COVID - 19 vaccine....

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I've done it a couple times. I agree it can be incredibly rewarding

[@friendlyneighbourhoodrat]

I’ve always wanted to be in a Marvel Movie, so thank you so much! I’m a minor so I do not exactly have a lot of money, but I’ll start saving and work on my dream!

[@raissaafolabi1966]

how does residual income work for streaming services? Does each device that plays that particular episode that the actor is featured in help the actor get more money?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

For streaming, as far as I understand, residuals are a fixed amount rather than per play.

[@michaelllllll34]

I have another question is it possible to have more than one agent for movies roles and a commercial print/modeling

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yes that is very common.

[@riajogi8627]

I have a question so this is just an example:, so I want to act for the Show cobrai kai but I don't have experience for acting but can do karate I have a black belt and can really do good acting in terms of karate because I have experience in fighting would I still get a role if I request?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

If you have zero acting training you could potentially be a stunt performer on the show. But even then, you will need to have some stunt training and be connected with the stunt community in some way. Also, actors do not request auditions for major shows like Cobra Kai. The auditions for these types of projects will always come through an agent. If you don't have an agent, here's a video I created on that topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTHq6VjbNmBY6M

[@jessicaduncan5446]

Do you know anything about how new actors can get summer jobs on movie sets to see what it’s like? I’m currently in college, and want to either spend next summer in an acting workshop or on a set if I can find one to work on. Any ideas?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You could work as a production assistant or even an extra. You don't need any experience or training to be a background actor. Whether or not those opportunities are available really depends on where you live. If the city or state you live in is a big production market (like Atlanta, which has hundreds of movies and shows filming every year), then you shouldn't have a problem finding those types of opprotunities. But if you live in a place without much film production, then you will have to travel if you want to get a job like that.

[@jessicaduncan5446]

Acting Career Center Acting Career Center Thank you so much for this advice! My parents live in Atlanta, and I go to school in Louisiana. I plan on spending the summer there and wanted to do some type of work there over the summer. I will likely move there in a few years to hopefully further my acting career. I love you videos, by the way - they have given me so much information about the business that my acting classes have not yet given me. I actually feel like I have a potential path now in this industry from the information you share.

[@kushagragupta8068]

Sir, you are right, we should understand that some of your videos are not subsitutes for acting classes, maybe that's why you upload videos on kinda like, back-end of the things, like audition, soft skills and jobs and knowlege on set and production and these all. But still please, once in a while, bring out some video related to the acting part.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

None of my videos are substitutes for acting classes. Acting classes need to be interactive. The teacher needs to be able to watch you perform and give you feedback to help you improve. My videos are for educational purposes, but they are not interactive like a class should be.

[@kushagragupta8068]

@@ActingCareerCenter yes sir. I agree. But still, thank you for your work. ☺️❤🤠

[@michaelllllll34]

Is it smart to start in couple commercials, than in a movie role

[@charlottevazquez2341]

yes you gotta start somewhere, you can go from small to bigger roles

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Start however you can!

[@reckyu2174]

This is cool. Morgan Freeman responded to a person wanting to be famous, "How about you become a working actor?"

[@traveler7353]

I've learned from this guy ACTING CLASS! find any short film casting, build resume from that and find a acting agent.. (money is an issue) 😒😒

[@CurlyQ97]

If you aren't part of SAG just yet and you do a SAG commercial, would you still get the residuals for that commercial?

[@AaronRaglandTV]

I've been acting for a while now and have an agent. If you book a SAG commercial, you have a speaking role, and you're not an extra, you should definitely get residuals.

[@alirezafarjamfar4783]

hello thank you for your videos which is a great guide for starting acting. I have one question and it is how some actors even they didn't go to acting classes but they became so famous in hollywood without any acting experience . like the rock or jason statham or missy peregrym. thank you.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

The same reason there are some people who never graduated high school and went on to be extremely successful in the business world. Does that mean everyone should drop out of high school? No. It just means that some people are exceptions to the rule. Acting is no different. Sure there are examples of people that became successful without acting classes, but they make up less than 1% of actors. The other 99% did take classes in some way shape or form. Do acting classes guarantee success? No. Does not taking classes guarantee failure? Also no. But acting classes add to the PROBABILITY of success in this industry. In such a competitive profession, actors should take advantage of every opportunity to increase their chances.

[@alirezafarjamfar4783]

thank you

[@SomeVideoDude]

Oh no I signed up to be a standardized patient and I have only done action movies 💀

[@andyokus5735]

I used to stand on the sets of several major flicks filmed in St. Augustine. Some lighting guy told me you don't want to be in movies; all you do is stand around all day.

[@kristianpeterson2571]

Are residuals on top of the commercial buyout? Or is that the way my agent sets up the contract?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

It depends on the contract. In the US, if it's a union contract, typically there are residuals, no buyout. If it's a non union contract, typically there is a buyout and no residuals.

[@kristianpeterson2571]

@@ActingCareerCenter that explains a lot. Thank you. I love your concise videos!

[@damarrisferguson]

When you book a film by yourself and you have a agent do I still pay my agent commission even though I submitted myself and booked the role

[@ActingCareerCenter]

depends what the agency contract says. But even if the contract says you don't have to do it, there are benefits to doing it anyway. I want my agent to look at all my paperwork for a booking to make sure everything is legitimate. It's worth it to me to pay my agency commission to have them do that.

[@Giiovanni]

For people that are starting their acting career, do you recommend having another job on the side for financial reasons?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

100%. Even for people well into their acting careers, multiple sources of income is always a good idea. Acting is unpredictable and money isn't going to be consistent. You could have a great year financially followed by a terrible one.

[@lifeofturkey4413]

okay so you told me that there is lots of acting agencies in new orleans ...and i’ve been doing some research and i found lots of them close to me here in nola .. but it’s not much help , like i call and email them and all they tell me is go to the web page , so i go to their website and it’s the same thing that i’ve been seeing that’s how i got the number ... so i don’t know what else to do .

[@ActingCareerCenter]

The agency websites should have a page that tells you how they want new actors to submit. For example, the LTA agency website has this page that asks you to send a professional headshot, resume, and cover letter to their email address. www.lta-actors.com/submission-criteria.html

[@lifeofturkey4413]

Acting Career Center okay , thank you AGAIN ... your very helpful ♥️♥️ . when i make it as an actress i’m going to mention you .

[@onelusciouslad7841]

I hope it's similar in the UK, $1000 minimum per day of work, and residual checks too

[@yknene._]

how do I know if I’m in union or not? I’m just getting started but idk what union i’m in.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You are not union until you join the union. You become eligible to join the union once you've worked on a union project for the first time. As I mentioned in the video, most major movies and television shows are union projects in the US.

[@DanceMomsSun]

can you get any good roles if you live in a place thats not as popular as the big places like Atlanta?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Most cities have opportunities for actors, they are just different. When I lived in Cleveland, Ohio, I had plenty of opportunities to audition for commercials and corporate videos and such. However, I didn't start consistently getting auditions for movies and television shows until I moved to Atlanta.

[@parkjungmoon694]

i will give it to this guy he's got a level of charisma about him and the ability to suck you in and keep you interested and not want to turn off the videos, good story teller and overall great channel, glad i found it and even though he's not big enough to make wikipedia yet, i hope for him that he's gonna get in soon it sounds like he's on his way to a solid career.

[@chriswolf529]

Harrison Ford was the stand in for Han Solo originally and then Lucas liked him more for the role then the first guy. Careers can be made as a stand in.

[@angelsharia1]

i see Meisner in the background 💗

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You see Meisner in the background :)

[@porshabarksdale6224]

Hi. I'm from Louisiana and I want to know if I can become an actor through zoom

[@seanfrost2509]

How does the new SAG/AFTRA contract affect residuals?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I believe it increases the amount earned for streaming shows but I don't know the exact details.

[@HiHi-kw5gr]

Can you put any of these on your Resume?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Movies, tv shows, and plays can all go on a resume

[@keenan544]

Thank you so much for these video's. Only main issue I'm having in my acting journey, is my financial situation. I've landed only tow speaking rolls while subscribed to the Allcasting website. Made $100 from one project and $50 from another. I've done background work but none were paid. Now I'm subscribed to Actors Access and have yet to land a roll. It seems being a SAG member is the only way to land decent paying jobs. Is this true, or can you advise otherwise? Thank you!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Absolutely not. I am a union member now but I did plenty of non union work before I joined SAG-AFTRA. There are many factors at play here. 1. There are thousands of actors submitting to every role on Actors Access so you better have a headshot, resume, and demo reel that stands out from the crowd to even get an audition. 2. If you have solid training and some experience under your belt, have you pursued an agent? Agents hold the keys to the vast majority of the high paying jobs. 3. Understand that only a very small percentage of actors are making a living with their acting income. The vast majority will have a second or third income on the side to supplement their acting earnings. That is just the reality of this industry for most people.

[@keenan544]

@@ActingCareerCenter Thank you for the detailed reply. I have yet to pursue acquiring an agent due to the pros and cons I keep hearing of doing so. MY Actors Access account has my slateshot on a photo, but the projects I've been a part of are still editing footage. I have excellent self tape auditions but not sure if they should be used as a demo reel for the mean time.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

@@keenan544 I would not recommend using self tapes for your demo reel. I don't know what cons you've heard about getting an agent. There is a point in every actor's career where an agent is an absolute necessity to move forward.

[@lebo_shozi]

Question: can you balance acting and a 8-4 job

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You should be able to balance it in the beginning, but as your career progresses, it will become more difficult. You'll have to be willing to turn down some acting gigs because you can't continue to miss days of work. I definitely had to do that before.

[@riajogi8627]

I have another question say I really want to be in the show cobrai kai but when I looked for roles its only 18 years and had different feature's they looking for i have no acting experience I only acted in school for school marks can I request a role or that's it I can't be in the show?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

If you have no experience, get into an acting class and start training!

[@raissaafolabi1966]

does small "one line" or extremely small roles even get the $1000 a day pay from the SAG?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yes, I've said one word and gotten paid $1000/day

[@imixtape4funroblox249]

Hey I saw cobra Kai is doing a season 4 how would you be able to audition for it

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Major shows like Cobra Kai will not post auditions publicly. They will seek actors through talent agents. If you don't have an agent, here's a video I did on that topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTHq6VjbNmBY6M

[@imixtape4funroblox249]

Acting Career Center ok I will look into it thank you

[@stitch1694]

i really want to be in a tv show but its not for the money i wanna do it because i like acting

[@kaitlyn4068]

What is SAG and Union?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGqqZIaEn8maadU

[@traveler7353]

It is weird that I wanna meet Kurt? 🤣🤣