How Does An Actor Without Experience Get An Agent? by Choice Skinner

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Yes, especially in this internet age. One can easily create their own name/brand, you just need to create momentum and you'll eventually start a ripple.

[@corpsefoot758]

I feel like the key to momentum is view-worthy work, though. Not just volume for its own sake “Quality is king”, as they say 🤷‍♂️

[@meg-k-waldren]

Great story. There is an element of luck needed even with talent. Glad he found his calling. Not an easy thing to find in life.

[@puppysoccer9465]

i know i sound like every person ever when i say i really want to be an actress. i practice lines and will act and invent crazy scenarios in my head and play them out. i really would like to pursue my dream career but i can’t because i’m 15 and haven’t told my parents because i know they won’t support me and will make fun of me for my dream. so no one knows yet i yearn for the chance

[@Camokoozie]

Puppy Soccer | look at the stranger things cast. There about your age. I think starting early is good. And more fun as a teen honestly

[@puppysoccer9465]

Camokoozie that’s why i really want to start so badly but my parents don’t believe those are “real careers” and don’t take me seriously and idk how i’m supposed to tell them

[@Camokoozie]

Puppy Soccer|. First of all, don’t let them keep you from pursuing your dreams. Don’t let anything hold you back. And honestly they don’t have to take you serious rn but you show them that you are growing and getting better at it and that “you” are taking it serious then they will realize you have potential. I believe in you and I don’t even know you. (I’m 16)

[@puppysoccer9465]

Camokoozie thank you so much you are so sweet, i’ll try my best, thanks for talking with me it really truly means a lot :)

[@abbytaylor9118]

i am exactly the same! i was so worried my family wouldn’t support my dream of acting but i spoke about it to my mum and luckily she supports me and encourages me. i really hope you achieve your goals

[@jaylatief8727]

My first acting gig was in Steven Spielbergs war of the worlds it was an amazing experience. Since then I’ve done background work on over 20 shows and films and just got my first principal role on the new season of Billions, salute to all the hardworking talented actors on the grind ✊🏾

[@10percentDan]

As a talent agent when he says "Create your own content and SUBMIT, SUBMIT, SUBMIT" I could not agree more. This is truly excellent advice from an excellent actor. Bravo.

[@traveler7353]

Hello Mr Agent, how you doing?😀😀

[@blaireprince3709]

i don’t even really care about money or fame. i just want to do it because it’s my biggest passion and i love it SO MUCH. i WILL be an actress because i won’t stop until i am.

[@VeryPrivateGallery]

I think the take away from what he said was: create your own brand and become an influencer on your own meanwhile waiting. Create your content, go for your dreams. Don’t wait around. Submit submit and submit.

[@nettiegurl]

This video is so SPOT ON for what it takes to be a working actor. MAKING YOUR OWN CONTENT when you don't have enough legit industry credits. The working actors in my area all did this, and are all Network professionals. Feature and full-length films that are on Netflix and cable.

[@4U2BSinless]

Yeah Tyler Perry did it, but it took him decades to be seen, so this method won't work for everybody. In the end of the day, it's all about luck.

[@ohyesitsyouagain]

Nakita Benjamin Exactly, it’s still up to the right person seeing your content and believing in you.

[@aCtHype]

Just did my first background/extra work, I got paid around $200 I think and spent $1,000 to get to the set and get a hotel to stay overnight. Net gain -$800 money isn’t everything it won’t stay with you forever but the experience, the experience will shape you

[@twenty-oneflightattendants7435]

Aurhorah how,did u have an agent, did u find an ad online

[@simplyshaye777]

same I'm doing that now lol

[@rashuneknight3939]

Idc about money or fame I'm only in it for the entertainment

[@Tatsei]

Same for me as well.

[@allthingseverything4606]

I'm an extra in this tv series being filmed and i have had alot of camera time already and i feel this is a door opener for me i have always wanted to get into acting

[@imhayyden2783]

How’s it goin tn

[@XanderShiller]

I worked in background and background casting.. the agency is in NYC and we did Law n Order, CSI, Disney, pilots, morning shows etc etc AND the networking is great and leads to more projects. The most important thing I learned is that if you call and show up every day, you WILL get hired BUT if u miss (or come late) to any set, you'll be fired (while it sounds extreme, no agency wants to vouch for actors who aren't reliable and hence make them look bad when much of the business runs on reputation and competition. Its now a decade later (needed time for health) and IDK WTF! It went from "your headshot is your resume" to producing reels, esablishing social media, etc and im terrible at tech and wish i knew who to look for and where to begin again.

[@jonathandominique970]

Talented teacher and mighty man of God blessings Choice Skinner

[@iamvaibbhavchachad24]

It can be a co-incidence you are walking around on the streets or solo traveling and all of sudden you land up catching your dream there are people who became celebrities miraculously

[@andremurphy2881]

Create the experience, it's not hard. I'm a Hollywood agent. It's about the tools given to the agent. Also, most actors are oblivious on how the business of acting truly works.

[@alexismetoyer1198]

I'd love to be an actor, I'm just concerned about experience. I have danced since age four and have a lot of experience onstage in front of people. I would love to kick off a career

[@andremurphy2881]

@@alexismetoyer1198audit some classes and learn the process.

[@Theogrebel]

How about if I know that i’ll be a good actress without the experience. I know myself. Just give me a few lines and watch!

[@alphonsodurden6294]

@@andremurphy2881 what's sup Andre

[@jaygodflatearth4509]

how do the game work

[@paigecoolest]

It feels so good to be an extra (even an audience member) because you get to be a part of something cool!!

[@dukenecromancer245]

Wow love this guys energy. When he said to change peoples lives that touched me. Even tho i missed the opportunity to go to acting school im only 18 and im still hoping i can reach my dream however possible

[@corpsefoot758]

You have plenty of time. Just make sure you’re entering this craft for the right reasons & then find the right college program/local acting school when you’re ready

[@charlottecarvajal7774]

this video makes me feel so inspired, thank you. and thas true, internet is everything right now, we can do a lot of stuff here.

[@AIKUseries]

If you want advice and see the life of a wannabe actor in London check out my webseries "Stu, my name is Stu" on my channel!!! It's about an actor trying to make it in London! Would love any feedback :) !! Hope you can relate and that it will help!

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Awesome story

[@tellnolies8530]

Great advice!! Honest and humble

[@mikekillagreen9432]

My brother started as an extra and then creating content then he started booking paid acting work. This guy is spot on. Film Courage you have done it again. You know who to interview and what to ask. 👍

[@unklraynutter8928]

Thank you again for the blessing of your knowledge!!!!

[@Darkanent]

Unkl Ray Nutter you’re so welcome!

[@andersonpak7407]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@Lovley11649]

My first acting gig was an extra, not only was I able to pay the downpayment to my my very first apartment from it, but I became sag-E...just like him I never knew I was untill I called sag-aftra to find out more info and then discovered that I was sag-e from my first acting project!...I was so thrilled-it seems hard to become sag-e! So that was a blessing!🎬💖

[@Nora-tl6mp]

How did you look for castings to be an extra

[@earlslb]

Don't relie on just a agent or manager, you can do it on your own (Backstage, Casting Network, Casting Frontier, NY Casting, Comer Casting, Cast It Talent, Central Casting, Actors Access)!

[@marcasjohnson7986]

Man I needed to hear this

[@filmcourage]

Glad you found this one Marcas. Thanks for watching.

[@bababoey253]

He was very lucky . In some countries like where I live , we can’t find roles that easy. I think his speech is mostly for people that live in places where there is a lot of movies 🎥

[@kaiyan1573]

Yo, what are you on right now. That's right KZbin! You can literally start making content where you live, opportunity will follow if people enjoy your content!

[@dulceecafe]

This is such a realistic, raw advice thank you!

[@chocolatcats]

Glad he mentioned money. I like the money but money or not...I'm an actor for fulfilling ME. and that's impossible to explain!I CAN'T/WONT spend the time HERE explaining what he said but its true about getting a SAG card, SAG eligable, etc........YOU DO IT ALL and then some....also..TRY actors access plus extras access both are 100% HONEST but educate yourself as to how to get jobs via them (its easy and only $3.00 a try)

[@mikekillagreen9432]

And you can just pay $68 for the year with AA and apply as much as you want.

[@lordheru1]

What a amazing story🎬🎥💝

[@kamariatoure42]

Thank you!

[@e7than748]

How would beginners find an agent/manager if they don’t know what to look for and they don’t have any experience?

[@rubyruby4724]

go to imdb and search up movies/shows then get the information from the small parts of the smaller actors and get the contact number of the manager/agency and email all of them with your resume and self tapes :)

[@waterunder3718]

@@rubyruby4724 thank you I got a role as a trash can

[@mikekillagreen9432]

I became SAG through extra work and soon starting booking principal roles.

[@bigmouthh6963]

Mike Killagreen could you please expand more

[@mikekillagreen9432]

@@bigmouthh6963 I was a Non Union extra and got 3 SAG vouchers on two TV shows and a movie. This made eligible to join SAG. I later got an agent and started auditioning and booking roles.

[@bigmouthh6963]

Mike Killagreen ah thank you!

[@sofiaalba4642]

@@mikekillagreen9432 what is a sag voucher?

[@mikekillagreen9432]

@@sofiaalba4642 When someone does extra work they get a voucher which is like a contract that lists your pay for the day and any extra bonuses you fill out your name and address and they send you a check. A SAG voucher means you are covered by the Union for that day, more pay and protections from the Union for that day. If you do this for three days you are eligible to join the actors union without having to get a speaking line. Every working actor is in SAG. The actor's union.

[@taylorsteger5741]

I have starting acting almost about a year ago and I haven’t got much but I was a extra in a production so that was pretty cool! It was really fun and I got a sag voucher for it

[@AIKUseries]

If you want advice and see the life of a wannabe actor in London check out my webseries "Stu, my name is Stu" on my channel)! Would love any feedback :) !! Hope you can relate and that it will help!

[@chocolatcats]

1 leads to 3 which means GET IT NOW before that fee goes up..TODAY (2019) It's $3,000 but......pays for itself!

[@yasamin8710]

please explain to me how to start and how to start as a non really expirienced actor, i am trying to figure it out but it is hard

[@Prometheuszs]

@@yasamin8710 same here im doing my best trying to find a path

[@Capellofficial]

@@yasamin8710 ​Keep doing what you're doing right now. Keep searching on youtube, until you find something you can take a step on. Even if it doesn't seem stable, learn from it even if you fall short. I'm starting out too! Check out Launch Showcase, this is something i'll be doing in November. Also there are many websites that can look up, some with a subscription fee, where you can find descent auditions that would be harder to find any where else.

[@DanielMazz]

im not as fussed about money would rathere be in a film or tv show and not get paid than not

[@rashuneknight3939]

To me if people want to do it for money or fame then they shouldn't be actors

[@violet3430]

Rashune Knight ikr i want to be in acting because it’s fun and I would love to talk to everyone and be in an acting environment and when I’m older I won’t even believe I’m making money because it’s fun!

[@Loveismylanguage3]

I Absolutely Love This!! And All Of This Is SO True!!! Thank You So Much! Just Gotta Do It Because You Love It. I Agree Gree Gree LOL

[@AK-kv2fl]

Ur opinion is Right

[@Rita_Johanna]

So good! Thank you!

[@DjRickeyRicardo]

My first major acting was when i got chosen to work on Netflix "The Get Down" my role was to give Jaden Smith a Hi-five in a Sub-way Scene and the rest was history haha! Special-Thanks To Baz-Luhrman!!

[@shadeyxo]

I’m still heartbroken that TGD was canceled, it’s still my favourite Netflix show

[@DjRickeyRicardo]

@@shadeyxo it was so awsome working with that set i got to meet and talk to basically everyone i can say they were the best co workers ive ever had lol bless

[@Dan870903]

This is great advice, thank you.

[@johncrouch1868]

Thanks for sharing.

[@eskee1]

Actor looking for work. I can yell till my voice goes out, do my own stunts and I can intimidate anyone verbally. Is a powerful thing to have someone say just hit em don't tell em that's too much.

[@TheGothicEnglishRose]

My first acting job was as a cast member at Disneyland Paris. My second was as an extra in a Bollywood in which I got camera time in 3 scenes and all 3 made the final cut.

[@traveler7353]

I got camera time in my first extra job. Movie is called Cherry staring Tom Holland. Scene wasn't cut and it was the greatest moment of my life.

[@Amtran727]

Great video! I've never really understood why actors are told over and over not to list background work on their resume. as if it doesn't really count because you aren't really acting. You are on a professional set and taking direction. My very first extra job was for one of the primetime shows filmed in Chicago and I got a featured extra role. I was given direction by the episode Director. Choice, can you explain why background work seems to be looked down upon?

[@chocolatcats]

THEIR NOT..its called some people are egotistical idiots

[@Darkanent]

There are people who are professional background actors. The issue is that most people want to be the one saying all the lines therefore it equates to a thing of attention.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

There is nothing wrong with background but an agent wants to see if you can handle lines, direction and do well in auditions. Extra work does not help that and no director is going to hire someone off of an extral role outside of giving them one line but to make a career of acting it takes auditions and sometimes trainingt show you can act. Anyone can be an extra and I mean anyone.

[@Darkanent]

@@mikekillagreen9432 Agents and managers typically want actors who are SAG nowadays. So how does an actor with no experience obtain their SAG vouchers? They are either Taft Hartly'd or they collect SAG vouchers through EXTRA wrok unless they can find the money to create a SAG project and then pay the SAG fees...

[@mikekillagreen9432]

@@Darkanent Training. Agents and managers will always take a talented trained actor with the right look. Lupita and the Camilla from Riverdale got huge roles right out of school. Yes you can do background to get vouchers but no guarantees you get one much less three. You can literally shoot a 5 minute movie and get on the radar. Talent is more important than being SAG.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

I love love love this story

[@mychalsimmons4177]

I watch Film Courage ALL THE TIME.......lol

[@bigmanfrank5708]

Great advise for me as a British actor keep the content coming.

[@filmcourage]

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[@itzTobi11]

Imagine walking around the set with the IT Factor as an extra with no experience.

[@kaiyan1573]

The key is always in the most oblivious places. What are you watching right now? KZbin! Create and start a following! There's Instagram, tiktok. So much direct to consumer platforms where you can build a following. CCA this year signed multiple tiktok stars, I wonder why.

[@locololo7296]

inspiring amazing

[@annelidivirgilio9984]

my fiirst acting job was N/A

[@XanderShiller]

*find out who the casting agents are on various projects and sumbit and offer your services as a STAND IN or background* 😎 tyvm

[@lyssaraine7104]

Emilioooo Estevez!

[@shantavanee]

This was awesome advice!

[@ivanbossi7314]

Now how do you submit a video or something for an audition? Some of them it HAS to be trough a company cause someone gets pay how do i audition by myself? Any help is appreciated!!

[@derekpaparella1632]

Where do you submit yourself?

[@MeTraD_Blk_Swn]

Exactly

[@JayeNovember]

Great man!

[@alexisascencio9397]

What do you guys think of me networking with students that are in film at the university in my city in hopes of booking work for their film projects. I feel like this would be good route for me to take in building a reel and getting some experience under my belt

[@kaiyan1573]

Don't waste your time on student film. Most are extremely poor quality and majority of the time you won't even get the final product. Your on a platform right now, which is KZbin! Create content and if people enjoy watching you, opportunity will come!

[@alexisascencio9397]

Thank you Kai!

[@kaiyan1573]

@@alexisascencio9397 no worries! Instagram and tiktok are also great platforms, this year quite a few tiktokers got signed with caa and uta. In a couple years, I wouldn't be surprised if they got movie deals. The industry is changing, you got this.

[@traveler7353]

I've been an extra in 2 movies filmed here in Cleveland, Ohio

[@blackroseix5157]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@idilzeynepss]

but how do in get extra work in London, with this pandemic, how is it possible?

[@bababoey253]

Yes because agent may not propose you any roles for a very very long time /. I have an audition next Sunday .

[@CPP6213]

How did you get an agent? It would be really helpful if you tell me:(

[@bababoey253]

Walid Al Challe well you can search lets say if you are 8-10 years old like you can search actor agency for kids . Or like you are 18+ actor agency for adults . You know you have to search a lot it took me months ! Before finding something ...

[@brotherman1979]

I have an agent and she's garbage. Now I have to find a new one.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Mike Bronx I initially read your comment as if you're implying your shitty "agent" is Jesse Pinkman.

[@bssrat_5656]

HOW did u do for find a agence?/

[@lichascheepers7049]

Where do I get a against when I live in south Africa

[@NO-kc4xb]

Just try to build your work there and contact agents in a America. When you build your resume, you can email agents in America your work. If you can’t work in S Africa, moving is probably a good option. You don’t have to move permanently, but just so you can get a better start over here in the US.

[@nicktan4849]

Im living in kuching and i do not have the budget to go overseas so how do we deal with getting a good agent and be able to go somewhere like nyc for audition?

[@ahmedhashmi3584]

I heard managers are illegal in Illinois, so what do I do now?

[@heladocore6107]

someone here can pass me a page to get an agent and also pass a page for castings of series or movies of netflix, and also a page or facebook account, twitter of those who warn you when there are new castings. I know there are

[@TheLastNewYorker]

How do you find any work on the internet that is not a scam?

[@Darkanent]

If anything or anyone asks you for money to perform or pay to work, it's pretty much a scam. Actors should never have to pay to work...

[@Amtran727]

Sign up on legit casting sites where roles are posted such as Backstage, Actors Access and Casting Networks.

[@avivaleigh8681]

Check out this podcast- Talent Agent Starr Kiser teaches exactly how to get an agent, and why social media is changing everything. podcasts.apple.com/…/p…/model-behavior/id1459811259…

[@chocolatcats]

Central Casting LA or NY actors access.com and extras.access.com I am with all 3

[@ryanspider1347]

wait what was the SAG thing he was talking about ?😅

[@tiredofthebs9]

I thought extra work doesn't count for SAG-AFTRA?

[@tonyrobles7603]

Where can you audition?

[@chocolatcats]

start with Central Casting LA then also actors access.com then extras.access.com DO IT

[@racinerobinson]

What is a sag eligible voucher?

[@ann46555]

Did you have to preform in front of the agency?? My dream is to have my name on the Hollywood Blvd!

[@DKVLOGS2018]

Good video well done

[@filmcourage]

Thanks D.K.!

[@malitman]

Easier said than done

[@PrincessPixieBell]

Ok but I haven’t been able to even get free work soooo.....

[@truthfulrobot9295]

How do you get to be an extra? I've looked online and too many people asking for cash online. And for sure those got to be scams lol

[@beautyinsimplicity3461]

Look for casting agency's in facebook thats in your city. The ones in Atlanta post open projects all the time. Also if you ever heard of Central Casting go to there website, they are legit.

[@Darkanent]

www.christophergraycasting.com/

[@AIKUseries]

If you want advice and see the life of a wannabe actor in London check out my webseries "Stu, my name is Stu" on my channel!!! It's about an actor trying to make it in London! Would love any feedback :) !! Hope you can relate and that it will help!

[@chocolatcats]

ONLY start with Central...no $$ involved been with them since 1985

[@dianaordaz9104]

WOW SO MUCH LUCK

[@charlottecarvajal7774]

hey, do you know about any reliable page with open calls? it´s harder than i thought

[@shadoox4245]

Actors Access is the most reliable.

[@charlottecarvajal7774]

FineLookingGamers yes i found that page, but paying is the only way to apply for a casting, right ? thank u

[@rinjimaru]

I’m been sitting on my ass... Searching the net for work to submit to projects and haven’t found anything. I been doing extra work... I got camera time because of it too but god! I’m stuck and I need to get moving.

[@kaiyan1573]

Yo, actually start creating content. You got these amazing platforms called social media where you can gain a fan base if your talented enough. Stop waiting and start creating, opportunities will come!

[@KaraboMasiu-cm7js]

please can u help me I want to be an actor but I don't have any experience

[@filmcourage]

Start doing anything and everything you can to build your experience. You can find an acting class, self-tape, get friends together and rehearse scenes, practice cold reads, etc.

[@akumasin9067]

Help me get in

[@chocolatcats]

go to central casting LA/NY

[@ann46555]

Do you *need* experience to get an agent? Please respond + elaborate!! TySM

[@Darkanent]

Yes and no. It truly depends on the agent/manager. I recommend that you take a great acting class so that you will be prepared if they ask you to.

[@avivaleigh8681]

Check out this podcast- Talent Agent Starr Kiser teaches exactly how to get an agent, and why social media is changing everything. podcasts.apple.com/…/p…/model-behavior/id1459811259…

[@chocolatcats]

yes and without an AFTRA OR SAG card they probably won't bother with you

[@owenjiang4995]

whats SAG

[@bssrat_5656]

but i have to DO WHAT to find an agency?

[@chocolatcats]

don't start with an agency...they won't say yes....keep going elsewhere.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Train, submit yourself for parts, audition for student films, work for free build a resume and reel and training then go for the agent. The agents are all listed and how to apply but get all the tools first including headshots and a good resume.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Hey Karen

[@filmcourage]

Hi Mychal! Thanks for watching.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Much Love Karen

[@NickLAnderson]

Hi! 🙂 Please, let us pray together. Dear God who art in heaven hallow be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever in Jesus Christ's name we pray amen.

[@XanderShiller]

Anyone in nyc want to collab?

[@jonathantrauner3742]

Dear Wonder Woman Mrs Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman 1984 Film Director Mrs Patty Jenkins, The Academy Awards Board of Governors, and The Dolby Theater of Beverly Hills California, Hello from Jerusalem Israel. How are you all? I hope you have all had a awesome day. I am writing to tell you both thank you all so much for inspiring my life saving Mobileye Intel Jerusalem career and inspiring me to never give up to achieve my Academy Award winning dream. I will be twenty seven years old in Jerusalem this May 15th. I use artificial intelligence and computer machine learning technology to daily save lives from car collisions. Wishing you all the best, Regards, Mr Jonathan Trauner You all inspire me Mrs Gal Gadot, Mrs Patty Jenkins and the Oscar Academy Awards to persevere and love myself unapologetically and unconditionally every single day and you all inspire me every day to become the first ever openly autistic Oscar Academy Award winner this April in 2021 in Beverly Hills Los Angeles California at Dolby Theater. You all saved my life through who you all are. I am proud to be who I am as a loving and empathetic human being without shame and compromise. My loving parents Mr Keith Trauner and Mrs Sara Trauner in Coconut Grove South Miami Florida live next door to Mr Alex Rodriguez and Mrs Jennifer Lopez. My mother is reachable at [phone]. quinnews.com/wondrous-a-future-associated-press-published-story I authored a article on the film Wonder Woman 1984 which I finished watching in full in my hometown of the last five straight years Jerusalem Israel last week on Thursday. I passed on my article to both Mrs Gal Gadot and Mrs Patty Jenkins. Mrs Gal Gadots main makeup artist Mrs Sarah Brock has two adult sons in their twenties who have my Autism and they live and lead empathetic, loving, compassionate, kindhearted, giving, joyous, brave, and courageous lives. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5OmepaBpM2smpo (Wonder Woman Mrs Gal Gadot interviewed Israel's first openly autistic film journalist Mr Ori Yitzhaki for Israel's Hazinor TV Station). WE ARE WONDROUS SUPERHEROES // How does the superhero fly when the superhero is needed most? // How does the superhero fly when the world needs heroes most? // My heart believes in the truth that every loving person has a soul. // My heart champions the message, everyone can be a light of hope. // Hope is what drives our human race to overcome limits and be heroic. // Hope is what pushes our human race to love and inspire who we love. // If you love who you are and what you do, you will make the world loving. // We are all superheroes when the world needs love and peacefulness most. // We are all superheroes when we look in the mirror and wake up every morning. // We are wondrous when we share love. When we love the world, we are heroic. Be persistent and never give up - Mrs. Gal Gadot.

[@elijahwhite8101]

I'm having this problem now I need a agent I do comedy check out my videos

[@adamsarrazin3102]

Anyone here worked with John Casablancas agency? If so, any advice?

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Kneepads

[@vinttint]

His energy is inspiring

[@ErmesCarapezza]

Great video