Posted: 2010-03-19 16:32:55
Want to be an Actor and don't know what 2 do?
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krunchie frog
Yeah wanted to do an evening or weekend course, but like I say, at the moment I can't afford it. Wanting it badly doesn't magic money when you gots none to save :(
Aly
No, but it makes you more determined and nothing will prevent you from saving and saving. If you gave up, then you'll never get there.
Don't mean to be rude, but sometimes Krunchie you can come across quite... sarcastic and harsh. Just hard to take sometimes.
Don't mean to be rude, but sometimes Krunchie you can come across quite... sarcastic and harsh. Just hard to take sometimes.
Posted: 2010-03-19 17:15:33
krunchie frog
I'm just honest
Posted: 2010-03-19 23:26:38
krunchie frog
ORIGINAL: Aly
No, but it makes you more determined and nothing will prevent you from saving and saving. If you gave up, then you'll never get there.
Don't mean to be rude, but sometimes Krunchie you can come across quite... sarcastic and harsh. Just hard to take sometimes.
No, but it makes you more determined and nothing will prevent you from saving and saving. If you gave up, then you'll never get there.
Don't mean to be rude, but sometimes Krunchie you can come across quite... sarcastic and harsh. Just hard to take sometimes.
Not being sarcastic here by any means. Like I said moments ago, which you haven't seen yet as I type this, is that I'm just honest.
I was always told 'If you REAALLLY want it, it'll happen' and it jsut doesnt work that way for for most people.
I was only saying from my experience, again, like I already said. I can't afford to save sh*t at the moment, for various reasons that I'm not gonna go into on an internet forum. I don't have spare money and I don't feel like I can save nor afford any time soon to do one of these courses that I would LOVE to do.
Apologies if you find me hard to take, but I don't sugarcoat. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I back down when I'm wrong and I'm prepared to be wrong.
If I'm not welcome here then I'll go.
Posted: 2010-03-19 23:32:28
Boardtredder
There are several types who want to be an actor. The first is the child actor who is pushed in that direction by their parents and they attend full-time acting school from an early age...some are successful and some are tallented. Many go in a completely different direction because it wasn't their dream to follow. Chances of success 7%. Chances of drug dependency or alcohol abuse 20%
The second type are people who go into the acting trade relatively late in life and with little to no acting experience. They have drifted from one job to another and have experienced life. Sometimes, they have a face that lends itself to TV or film and this is what attracts casting directors. Chances of success 1%
The third type are extroverts who have tried everything else and see themselves becoming a famous celebrity. They will always state that they have always wanted to be an actor since they were able to walk. Chances of success 0% Try Britain has Talent or Big Brother.
The forth type get some experience first on the amateur stage. That really helps to avoid getting the shakes when holding a simple prop like a piece of paper or a cup and saucer. They might get a job backstage working at a theatre and get some walk-on parts that lead eventually to a speaking part. From there they will apply for an Equity card and get an agent. They will have to have a day job to pay the rent when they are not working as an actor. Chances of success 5%.
The fifth type also get experience on the amateur stage. They will also attend summer acting schools to pick up some useful techniques and to drop the bad habits they have learned. They too may try to get work in a theatre and work their way up. Chances of success 6%.
The final type have experienced some school productions and have carried this on in their spare time with an amateur group. After leaving school at around 18 they will learn some audition pieces and will try and get into an acting academy. There are many all over the country but since this is London.co.uk it is a good place to start. Also, being a London school means that agents find it more convenient to come and see you perform. A three year course with a degree at the end of it is a very useful thing to have because if you don't make it as an actor you can still pursue a good and successful career with a degree behind you. After 3 years you will be at least 21 years old or maybe older. Talent is one thing, good preparation is another and looks (especially if female) is vital (that's a sad truth). Discipline is an absolute necessity in this business and if you demonstrate visually that you take care of yourself then it helps...a lot. All the dedicated young actors keep busy and continue practicing their skills. They will have had voice coaching and will daily keep the tools of their trade sharp. If you don't have a good work ethic...forget it. If your voice starts to suffer during multi video takes or after half an hour on stage then you will not cut the mustard. Be professional...don't gush at auditions. Never be late, dress appropriately (research the role) and look the part. Be yourself, and never emulate another actor because you will be hard pressed to keep that up if selected for recall. If you are lucky you will get an agent before leaving acting school. Keep networking and getting a good name among your fellow actors. The percentage of success is directly linked with the number of auditions you get. If you get one a month over twelve months then you stand a chance of converting 3 of these into paying work. That is a 25% success rate. But you will find it hard to live on that alone and you will need to find a flexible job that helps to pay the rent. You have to live in or around London to be on hand for auditions so moving home to mum and dad's is really not an option. Chances of real success 10%. The plus situation is that if after gaining some great experience it all dries up then you can at least teach.
The second type are people who go into the acting trade relatively late in life and with little to no acting experience. They have drifted from one job to another and have experienced life. Sometimes, they have a face that lends itself to TV or film and this is what attracts casting directors. Chances of success 1%
The third type are extroverts who have tried everything else and see themselves becoming a famous celebrity. They will always state that they have always wanted to be an actor since they were able to walk. Chances of success 0% Try Britain has Talent or Big Brother.
The forth type get some experience first on the amateur stage. That really helps to avoid getting the shakes when holding a simple prop like a piece of paper or a cup and saucer. They might get a job backstage working at a theatre and get some walk-on parts that lead eventually to a speaking part. From there they will apply for an Equity card and get an agent. They will have to have a day job to pay the rent when they are not working as an actor. Chances of success 5%.
The fifth type also get experience on the amateur stage. They will also attend summer acting schools to pick up some useful techniques and to drop the bad habits they have learned. They too may try to get work in a theatre and work their way up. Chances of success 6%.
The final type have experienced some school productions and have carried this on in their spare time with an amateur group. After leaving school at around 18 they will learn some audition pieces and will try and get into an acting academy. There are many all over the country but since this is London.co.uk it is a good place to start. Also, being a London school means that agents find it more convenient to come and see you perform. A three year course with a degree at the end of it is a very useful thing to have because if you don't make it as an actor you can still pursue a good and successful career with a degree behind you. After 3 years you will be at least 21 years old or maybe older. Talent is one thing, good preparation is another and looks (especially if female) is vital (that's a sad truth). Discipline is an absolute necessity in this business and if you demonstrate visually that you take care of yourself then it helps...a lot. All the dedicated young actors keep busy and continue practicing their skills. They will have had voice coaching and will daily keep the tools of their trade sharp. If you don't have a good work ethic...forget it. If your voice starts to suffer during multi video takes or after half an hour on stage then you will not cut the mustard. Be professional...don't gush at auditions. Never be late, dress appropriately (research the role) and look the part. Be yourself, and never emulate another actor because you will be hard pressed to keep that up if selected for recall. If you are lucky you will get an agent before leaving acting school. Keep networking and getting a good name among your fellow actors. The percentage of success is directly linked with the number of auditions you get. If you get one a month over twelve months then you stand a chance of converting 3 of these into paying work. That is a 25% success rate. But you will find it hard to live on that alone and you will need to find a flexible job that helps to pay the rent. You have to live in or around London to be on hand for auditions so moving home to mum and dad's is really not an option. Chances of real success 10%. The plus situation is that if after gaining some great experience it all dries up then you can at least teach.
Posted: 2010-06-15 01:19:38
Aly
ORIGINAL: krunchie frog
Not being sarcastic here by any means. Like I said moments ago, which you haven't seen yet as I type this, is that I'm just honest.
I was always told 'If you REAALLLY want it, it'll happen' and it jsut doesnt work that way for for most people.
I was only saying from my experience, again, like I already said. I can't afford to save sh*t at the moment, for various reasons that I'm not gonna go into on an internet forum. I don't have spare money and I don't feel like I can save nor afford any time soon to do one of these courses that I would LOVE to do.
Apologies if you find me hard to take, but I don't sugarcoat. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I back down when I'm wrong and I'm prepared to be wrong.
If I'm not welcome here then I'll go.
Not being sarcastic here by any means. Like I said moments ago, which you haven't seen yet as I type this, is that I'm just honest.
I was always told 'If you REAALLLY want it, it'll happen' and it jsut doesnt work that way for for most people.
I was only saying from my experience, again, like I already said. I can't afford to save sh*t at the moment, for various reasons that I'm not gonna go into on an internet forum. I don't have spare money and I don't feel like I can save nor afford any time soon to do one of these courses that I would LOVE to do.
Apologies if you find me hard to take, but I don't sugarcoat. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I back down when I'm wrong and I'm prepared to be wrong.
If I'm not welcome here then I'll go.
Sorry if I upset you.
You're welcome anywhere my love!
Posted: 2010-06-15 11:10:05
ExileMediaGroup
speaking of getting a foot in the door...
Background and walk on actors needed for London based feature film
We are looking for both male and female background and walk on actors, aged 16 to 60 for the feature length urban slasher, Suicide Kids starring a range of A list urban talent. Shooting starts in and around London on 22nd November 2010 and finishes on 11th December 2010. These are unpaid positions
please contact via email including a head shot if possible to [email protected]
Background and walk on actors needed for London based feature film
We are looking for both male and female background and walk on actors, aged 16 to 60 for the feature length urban slasher, Suicide Kids starring a range of A list urban talent. Shooting starts in and around London on 22nd November 2010 and finishes on 11th December 2010. These are unpaid positions
please contact via email including a head shot if possible to [email protected]
Posted: 2010-11-17 14:40:23
LukaD
Hi everyone.
My name's Luka and I've just signed up to AIL. I found out this site while searching for work experience at leavesden studios, an idea triggered by Warner Bros recently buying the studios and my love of all things film and cinema, and I have to say I've found so many threads useful, especially the thread about (someone whose name I can't remember, sorry if you're reading this) having work experience at Leavesden for Harry Potter, that I just had to sign up. So thanks to everyone who has helped and I look forward to talking to you guys (and gals) about films and how I can get into the industry, among other things.
Luka
P.S. My 1ST POST!!!
My name's Luka and I've just signed up to AIL. I found out this site while searching for work experience at leavesden studios, an idea triggered by Warner Bros recently buying the studios and my love of all things film and cinema, and I have to say I've found so many threads useful, especially the thread about (someone whose name I can't remember, sorry if you're reading this) having work experience at Leavesden for Harry Potter, that I just had to sign up. So thanks to everyone who has helped and I look forward to talking to you guys (and gals) about films and how I can get into the industry, among other things.
Luka
P.S. My 1ST POST!!!
Posted: 2010-11-18 00:05:57
Aly
ORIGINAL: LukaD
...especially the thread about (someone whose name I can't remember, sorry if you're reading this) having work experience at Leavesden for Harry Potter...
...especially the thread about (someone whose name I can't remember, sorry if you're reading this) having work experience at Leavesden for Harry Potter...
That'll be me :)
Welcome to the forum LukaD! If you need any questions answered, please don't hesitate to ask away. Enjoy the site!
Posted: 2010-11-18 12:28:14
All In London
ORIGINAL: Aly
That'll be me :)
Welcome to the forum LukaD! If you need any questions answered, please don't hesitate to ask away. Enjoy the site!
ORIGINAL: LukaD
...especially the thread about (someone whose name I can't remember, sorry if you're reading this) having work experience at Leavesden for Harry Potter...
...especially the thread about (someone whose name I can't remember, sorry if you're reading this) having work experience at Leavesden for Harry Potter...
That'll be me :)
Welcome to the forum LukaD! If you need any questions answered, please don't hesitate to ask away. Enjoy the site!
Yep, welcome LukaD :wave:
AIL Staff
Posted: 2010-11-18 13:43:42
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