There aren't any "Talent Scouts" roaming the streets of Albuquerque and Santa Fe looking for you. To get started and to be considered for roles, you'll need to take the first step. You'll need a high quality headshot to upload to the various extras casting company's websites. Then visit their websites and fill out their personal information forms.
Be truthful and complete the information forms accurately. If you list your waist size as 28" when you're actually a 34", you probably won't be called or considered if they happen to be looking for people with 34" waists.
Think about your talents and experiences when completing the forms. If you horseback ride, own and/or ride a motorcycle, do yoga, or own an unusual vehicle, put that on the form. If you have long hair and are willing to cut or color your hair, let them know. The more varied and flexible you are, the more likely you'll get called.
You should also dedicate some time and effort to studying and taking acting classes and training to help get you to that next level and out of the 'background' in movies and television. As with any learned skill, expert instruction and practice is what separates those who 'want' and those who 'get' what they want.
Many of the students at Ovations Film Actors Studio have appeared in national television and movie roles as well as national advertising campaigns. You can give Director Steve Willmon a call at 505.319.7780 and read more about his classes by visiting www.OvationsFilm.com .
Some of the area companies specializing in casting movie and television extras are...
www.EGCasting.com
www.A1StarCasting.com
There is no charge. NEVER pay to be listed or represented by any agent or to be listed on any casting or modeling site. No legitimate company charges or demands money up front to represent you. They earn their money by being paid by the movie and television companies and/or a small percentage of the money you earn from jobs they get for you.
If they make their money by having you write them a check to have "their" photographer take your headshots or for a
promise of future work.... that is unethical and in some places illegal.
For examples of the kinds of head shots that get noticed, remembered, and can help get you hired, visit our website at www.Route66Photography.com . Give us a call at 505.401.6358 to schedule your own headshot session. We will work weekends and holidays to fit your school and work schedules.
We are now using the very latest release and highest resolution Nikon professional DSLR, the brand new D800. And beginning in late June, we will also be offering High Definition video test reels. Email us for details.
Get new head shots or update the old ones you have and have some fun this Summer!
Steve Snowden
owner / www.Route66Photography.com
www.SteveSnowden.com
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