[custom_adv] It’s easy to watch talented actors and completely believe in them. Their performances in both comedies and thrillers are equally great. Though it may seem natural on-screen, it’s not easily achieved on the set. [custom_adv] Getting an agent is a huge accomplishment for any actor, but an agent alone is not enough to get you on film or television. Most of the time, after an actor gets an agent, they get lazy and complacent. Instead of looking for their own opportunities, they wait for someone else to find it for them. In addition, many actors that don’t have an agent don’t look for work because they think that they need an agent first. [custom_adv] The best way to find more acting jobs is by networking with other people in the industry. There are dozens of Facebook groups that you can easily join in order to find available auditions. To increase your chances of getting an audition, share information with other actors you trust so you can help one another. [custom_adv] Many actors just wait for the perfect audition to land at their feet. Instead of waiting for your next audition, go out and create your own opportunities. One of the best ways is by contacting casting directors yourself. [custom_adv] By contacting a casting director, you can increase the chance that you can get a particular role without having to go through an open casting call, performing in a showcase, or having your agent arrange a meeting with the casting director. [custom_adv] The best way to contact a casting director is to mail your headshot and resume to him or her and ask for a general interview. You are trying to get a casting director to remember you out of the thousands of other actors the casting director knows. A general interview will help you stick out in the mind of the casting director.
