HOW TO become a working COMMERCIAL actor!

[@Im-Worthy]

Hi Angie, this was a very informative. I'm considering becoming a commercial actor and thought your video was very helpful. Looking forward to more videos.

[@AngiePattersonYT]

I'm so glad it was helpful! More commercial videos to come so keep watching!

[@flexwrite]

Amazing. I was looking to know a bit about commercial actors because I am thinking of hiring one to be the face of my company. I knew absolutely nothing about this when I got here. 10 minutes later I feel can speak intelligently about it. Of course, I cannot, but I got this feeling I can and this, in my opinion, is great communication. Thank you very much, Angie

[@jessicaroberts1401]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This is very helpful information. I just started my acting career and Killian's workshop is the first acting class I'm taking. I'm on the right path! Yay.

[@nextanvil3346]

How are you now?

[@kalyanaramanmani]

Iam aged 72 years I want to be a Advt actor how it possible

[@iAmCrunchy1]

*I need to get into the industry, I need to also find a good agent*

[@JoonBug847]

Me 2

[@salenasolis2017]

I really love your attitude, I’m currently taking killians workshop, I don’t learn well when teachers are tough on you cause I mess up and get nervous, n forget everything im supposed to do, also think in person classes are better too.

[@cheetodust1549]

Thx for this because I’m starting to model and acting and I’m so excited 😆💗

[@mikekillagreen9432]

You should do one on theatrical auditions. I saw your reel, it's impressive, the bookings and more importantly the acting.

[@AngiePattersonYT]

That's a good idea, I will, thanks!

[@thewarmachine5816]

Thank you for the advice!

[@luisernestoduplessi3792]

Thank u so much Angie! I've been procrastinating for years...thanks again

[@yunusquddusofficialactor]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations...love doing commercials....just have to calm down coming from theater acting

[@thedoneeye]

I'm surprised you didn't mention just how much FUN an improv class can be! Some people take them for that reason alone.

[@AngiePattersonYT]

True!

[@RobinSpillerActing]

This video gives me so much hope! I was in my first commercial this year!

[@keenday2382]

Thank you for posting this I would like to try this..

[@stevensmallwood6493]

Great stuff! Thanks

[@HondaImpossible]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Many of Blessings to you!!

[@cedricyoung9883]

I thought you looked familiar 😂 ! I remember those proactive commercials. I work with a young woman that has an incredible personality , and would likely be very successful doing commercials. There's also a young man at the same job site that could easily do voice work . I'm looking for ways to get them to audition , but I'm not convinced they believe me .

[@southfortunemedia7776]

Thank you for the rich tips!❤

[@shezadkhalique]

Thank you rock star! That was very helpful!

[@Unclutteredanduncut]

I have a audition tomorrow for Nike and it's my first audition. I'm nervous that I'm not good looking enough

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hey Cody, I hope you had a good audition. "Good looking" doesn't matter as much as you might think. Bring that special uniqueness that only you can offer is more important!

[@gbritto98]

Love your videos! Can you do a skincare routine video?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Maybe! I never think of myself as having good skin but it's a possibility! :)

[@nnennan4156]

This was SO helpful! Thanks a bunch for this super informative video! Would you happen to know of any great commercial classes/workshops/teachers based in NYC?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Sorry, I wish I had info on NY but I do not! Hopefully someone in the comments can help out. :)

[@ebonyrushharrington2197]

Thank - you

[@danscalone8110]

Thanks for the Info.

[@EvanRockwell1]

I got to the part where you talk about ProActive. THATS HOW I RECOGNIZE YOU!!!!

[@darialo8740]

Hey, thank you for the video! The list of commercial agents - is that only for LA? Or also for NYC?

[@sunbabyocelot]

Might be a dumb question.... If someone is lucky enough to book commercials, will they still be considered for say a movie or a TV show?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Not a dumb question! YES, you can 100% still book film and TV work after doing commercials. For most actors, they do all 3 simultaneously throughout their career. I do!

[@indicahunters9360]

Hello 👋 thank you for the video it was very informative. In the real world I have been blessed to be able to get started doing the commercials and billboard spots for the company I work for which has been and still is my passion and has really opened my eyes to what I want to continue to do. I just wanted to ask maybe what I should do now? Should I be looking for an agency, or maybe some kind of representation only two maybe three years into this and it comes very natural and i would love to expand my portfolio and get more experiences perhaps TV or film or just more commercials? Thanks again for the continent.

[@extremcorg7284]

Lmao I just wanna show up in a Taco Bell ad

[@averhamilton8823]

YO thank you !

[@ФормаВремени]

Hello, can you tell what do you mean by union?

[@WillsThoughts]

Very useful

[@blackluxury5585]

I have absolutely no acting experience but I want so badly to transition out my corporate job working a 9-5 and get from out of the cubicle. I know that it will not happen overnight and that I will have work at it but Do you have advice for someone like me?

[@GloEstella555]

You're so pretty :)

[@AXlANLl]

I’m a teenager interested in starting an acting career, and would like to begin with commercials. I have no experience yet, but I’m eager to begin. Is this possible?

[@stellast3718]

Thank you! How to get t o commercial without agency or paid website ?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Pretty much all the casting websites are paid. I would check ActorsAccess.com or LACasting.com

[@islaxx4365]

I gone to be in ad soon soooo yay

[@lilybilly6878]

I'm trying to get into it and I was asked to send a Commercial Self Tape in for an agency. What would that entail? Just showing how I look or should I prepare a commercial sample?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi Lily, I've actually never heard of that, maybe it's a new thing they do if you haven't actually worked yet. The agency should provide you with instructions.

[@HyperDim.]

I do them, but if you did not come with lines to memorize, it may be improve for a sort of scene.

[@rich2376]

Hi, I just watched your video and found it very informative. I am a SAG member, achieved by working on a sitcom as a background actor for 19 episodes. Unfortunately, the show got cancelled after 1 season. I went to a SAG AFTRA CSA Senior Actors Town Hall recently and after the show met with a rep from DDO Agency. I sent her a resume and she got back to me suggesting I book an appointment with her. My question is, what should I expect at that initial meeting. She specializes in Commercial and print ads. I've never auditioned before, so I'm a little spooked. Help!

[@AngiePattersonYT]

That's great! I would not put too much pressure on it; commercial meetings are just so they can see your personality, and see if you'd be a good fit for their agency. So just be yourself! They MAY have you read some commercial material, so see if you can search for some "commercial copy" online and practice it a little bit.

[@rich2376]

@@AngiePattersonYT thank you for the reply. I wasn't sure if I should be prepared to "act" or if I should treat it as a typical job interview. Being an accountant I've dressed in suits and ties for interviews, should I do the same for the DDO interview? Have you ever interviewed with DDO? Thank you.

[@AngiePattersonYT]

@@rich2376 I think you should watch some commercials, look for guys that seem like your type, and wear something like they're wearing in the commercial. Probably something nice/casual, not a suit. No, I've never met with DDO.

[@Jake-be9ji]

How often have you updated your headshots for commercials since you began working in 2011? Any tips for commercial headshots?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hey Jake, I'd say I've shot new commercial headshots about 3 times in the past 10 years. It depends on whether your shots are working well, whether they represent you, if your look has changed you'd need to update, and sometimes the current trends for headshots can change. Always just stay in communication with your reps about it.

[@victorzhao2736]

What if you become a SAG E after it airs, do you still get paid when it airs?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

You'll want to contact SAG-Aftra directly about this, but I'm 99% sure that whatever your status was at the time you shot the project, that's how you get paid. So, no.

[@madinnadin]

Thank you so much for the info 🙌🏽

[@tinytravelereats95]

hii, I am from India and here(brampton)as s student. can you please help me how can I start and from where.

[@AngiePattersonYT]

What is it exactly that you want to get started in?

[@lucyclerveau6430]

Do you have any advice for Boston residents? How do I get an audition? Thanks doll

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi, I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the industry in Boston. I do know that if you sign up for Actors Access, you can view the breakdowns (auditions) for New England.

[@lilyfarrar6346]

Hi! I love your videos but I’m confused on how to get into the acting industry as a kid?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi Lily, you can start by looking for youth acting classes and youth managers where you live.

[@steveklemetti8035]

LA? What about commercials in Atlanta?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

There aren't nearly as many commercials shot/casting in ATL as in LA, but I hear it's picking up!

[@Jen-ww3jk]

Can I submit to multiple agencies??? Also can I book at other agencies if I am already working for a whole different agency ???

[@AngiePattersonYT]

You definitely SHOULD submit to multiple agencies. Very few will respond - that's just how it is for most of us - so you'll raise your chances by submitting to more. Meet with more than one too, so you can compare and see who is the best fit. But once you sign with them, then no, you cannot book work with anyone else. Unless they're a whole different category, like commercial and theatrical.

[@Jen-ww3jk]

@@AngiePattersonYT Thank you so much !!! I really appreciate it.

[@111eliflores]

What is union and non-union?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

The union for actors is SAG-Aftra. If you're part of the union and you do union jobs, you are able to receive benefits and residuals.

[@danielabundez3301]

@@AngiePattersonYT Break down all that for me. Sag whata??

[@billperron2]

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[@AngiePattersonYT]

@@danielabundez3301 www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits

[@HyperDim.]

Im union.

[@Ximoit]

Can i start applying for commercial jobs even with an empty resume I Am New To This?

[@Thiabeautyworld1andonly1]

Oh man!!! Only L.A!??? What about New York?! 😩😢

[@AngiePattersonYT]

I wish I had the knowledge to give out NY advice!

[@narissastaples7005]

U am a kid and i dream of being a actress

[@ФормаВремени]

Where can I look for good commercial agents in VA state?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

I'm sorry but I have no knowledge of the VA market. :)

[@nolanpetroski6216]

How much is an agent cost?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

You should not pay an agent any money upfront. They take a commission on the jobs you book.

[@roxyanderson9684]

Hi so I want to do commercials near me and I live in a little town and I was wondering if you can still be in a commercial without moving to a big city

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi Roxy! Well, right now, due to Covid, almost all the auditions are online... but you would have to travel to the shooting location.

[@gabbylopez5137]

Hello 👋 I’m in Arizona do you have agency suggestions here? My daughter wants to do modeling too any information on that for kids 🙏☺️🤍 thank you

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hey Gabby! I'm sorry but I do not have any insight for that region.

[@YahiriJ]

Hi angie can I even send my headshots and resume directly to the commercial agency

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi Luna! Yes, most commercial agencies have info on their website about where to send submissions.

[@YahiriJ]

@@AngiePattersonYT thanks a million

[@kendallwestfield5591]

Did you ever do any non union commercials?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

I did one before I was in the union, yes! It was a commercial for Propane.

[@Korenski23VO]

How do you vet a non-union commercial so you don’t get stuck with a perpetuity on a $200 one time payment and can never make another commercial in the same category ? I feel like I’ve seen you on that proactive commercial lol! ❤️

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi! I'm not sure I understand the question.. what do you mean by "vet?" Non-union jobs are pretty straight forward; whatever the amount is on the contract you sign, that's what you get, nothing more.

[@pinkhaven5912]

So I have pretty bad acne. But it's been almost unclearable. I have tried for the past 5 years to clear it. And I am only 15. I really want to start getting into acting and whatnot. But I know that I won't be able to and I'll automatically be out because of my acne. What should I do? All the medications I've tried for the acne hasn't worked. Also, I have ADHD, and anxiety. Will both of those get in the way of me acting? I really love acting. Also, I haven't really done anything with acting before... So I am really nervous and scared...

[@audriam.3878]

@The Rain System Hey :) first of all, you are amazing and awesome. Acne is a stage we all pretty much go through so don’t let that get in your way. My friend went to his dermatologist and gave him creams. I also heard that a lack of some type of vitamin B causes acne. Not sure how that works, but try looking it up. I got a pimple between my eyebrows the day of my middle school graduation and also the days before my high school graduation. Lol. I used to stress about it, but it’s whatever now lol. I even name my pimples for the fun of it. Lol. Anyways, Self esteem and self love is first. :) I believe in you! I took two acting classes in my high school and my #1 tip would be to work on body language. But also put your own awesome personality in whatever role you play. Rehearse the lines to the point you feel comfortable. You are awesome. I wish you the best. May God bless and guide your paths.

[@pinkhaven5912]

@@audriam.3878 Omg, this means so much to me. You don't know how happy I am. I am actually taking up voice acting now! I got my first role! They still have to send out the scripts and everything. But it's an Animal Crossing series that is going to be on KZbin. It is small, but it's still something.

[@audriam.3878]

The Rain System . Thats crazy awesome!!! Congrats!!! Once the video is officially edited and on KZbin send the link as a reply. Lol. Im so happy for you!!!! Yessss!!! You did that!!! Stay awesome and God bless you. :)

[@pinkhaven5912]

@@audriam.3878 Heh thanks. I will! :)

[@pinkhaven5912]

@@audriam.3878 I'm also a co-writer for another KZbin series! :) It's a Gacha Life series.

[@stellast3718]

They are scam the most. So , how to chose? Thank you in advance

[@emilycantrell663]

Can you act in georgetown kentucky

[@AngiePattersonYT]

You can act anywhere, by finding a local theater group, or by making your own projects at home!

[@messyroomstudios]

How can I get a role in a Gieco Commercial?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

You have to audition for one. :)

[@commercialand]

Legal question in regards to gym commercial I shot. The girl who was in commercial does not want to be in it now after I already shot and edited it, due to her other Zumba instructor who was never supposed to be "featured" in it to begin with. The main girl in commercial asked me minutes before we shot that she wanted her main instructor in it, but I did not want 2 instructors dancing up front....I found out later that the instructors all face the same mirror with all other dancers. So technically she could have been in the commercial, but I had asked her to wait until I got footage of the girl (in the script) and then other instructor could jump in after. This still would have cause confusion for viewers having 2 instructors featured since the main girl was also in gym shots. She needed to be the main person in all of it. She never signed a contract so can the owner still use her in the commercial even though she doesn't not want to be in it?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi Jeff, this questioned is definitely for an attorney or someone who knows or practices law. I'm sure there's a place where you can find free or inexpensive legal advice online.

[@johnalferio3146]

And what if you don’t live in LA?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Some other cities like Atlanta do have lots of production going on, but commercial casting is mostly done in LA.

[@HyperDim.]

Nyc vancouver im pretty sure, toronto.

[@sarahsmith5116]

Hi I’m in Seattle, do you know of any good agency’s here?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

I'm sorry I don't! But check Backstage.com on their Agency Finder.

[@jonokirk]

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[@clevergirlhikes]

The people at Killian's Workshop are really unpleasant and unprofessional, so apparently the attitude starts at the top and trickles downward. I would never give them my business and it only took one phone conversation with an employee to make up my mind. If anyone thinks it's okay to be abused and mistreated by an acting school teacher and his employees, go ahead and take his course. I personally, do not. There are plenty of commercial acting classes out there. Otherwise, I think your advice and tips are great and look forward to checking out more. Thanks!

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hey Katya, I'm so sorry you had a bad experience. :(

[@clevergirlhikes]

@@AngiePattersonYT it's all good :)

[@EvanRockwell1]

That piece of hair...

[@deborahpaddison6770]

I am a NY Actor seeking a NY Commercial Agent. Any names or suggestions wd be greatly appreciated! Love your videos Deborah

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi, I'm sorry but I have ZERO knowledge of the NY market!

[@lexiboelk336]

what is being in the union?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu3fIWJhtSbg7M

[@lexiboelk336]

Angie Patterson thank you

[@steven_king]

Is it also important to be, like, the most beautiful human being on the planet? I don’t think I could pull it off as well as you.

[@karyncastaneda6822]

Hello what are your thoughts on backstage.com

[@AngiePattersonYT]

I think it's a great resource, especially for beginners. It is definitely a legitimate resource too.

[@stephaniejordan9066]

I know I'll bring a new face to the business.

[@funutation]

what do you think about sites like exploretalent.com and others? Can you recommend one or two?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hi Ted! I'd never heard of exploretalent.com before - I just checked it out and am not sure what to think of it... the most legit place for actors to submit themselves is actorsaccess.com

[@funutation]

Angie Patterson i was kinda excited about the ET.com site but hadn't gone thru all the steps. They charge a fee i later learned 😐 I'll check out the access site you mentioned. I'm doing this in a lark. I'll see where it takes me

[@emilierose]

Ted Jordan it’s a whole scam, Ted. Don’t trust them

[@YahiriJ]

Hi Angie can I sent headshots to commercial agencies on my own?

[@AngiePattersonYT]

You definitely can, I'm just not sure how likely they are to actually look at them. Almost every commercial agency website has submission instructions, or you can call them. But usually the best way to get a meeting is through your manager or through a client of theirs that you know.

[@YahiriJ]

@@AngiePattersonYT thanks so much for helping an responding back

[@cyrilwingnek-qw1ik]

1. Have crazy eyes. Like a alien did it with a two-stroke engine. Thats it

[@HyperDim.]

I am a actor. My mom even has her own agency lol

[@anthonyperez6173]

Dame you finee

[@ghrohrs2025]

Step 1: get lucky and be born attractive. Step 2: get artificial love throughout your life based upon this luck and become so pretentious you never develop any other traits beyond looks. Step 3: claim you can teach a skill you lucked into, know nothing about acquiring and are clueless about teaching. Step 4: deal with your vapid, undeserving luck and reward from nothing of your doing. Step 5: live off your husband who chose you for looks while you pretend to be special or important. So sad. Why do beautiful women never give their lives for others? Seems more like a curse than a blessing.

[@cjim3902]

Has nothing to do with your looks huh

[@anthonyperez6173]

marry me

[@lockette908]

Anthony Perez oh

[@danielpatterson7299]

Hello Angie, we must be related because we have the same last name hahaha jk anyway you can guide me on where to start on doing commercials? when I was in high school I was an extra on Friday night light.

[@AngiePattersonYT]

Hello fellow Patterson! :) All my commercial advice is in this video, I did my best to cover it all here.