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How to Get Discovered
Aspiring actors often ask the question "How can I get discovered?" How is it that some people get discovered as actors? Why does it seem like they don't have to work so hard to get the attention of agents, directors and casting directors? Why do some people get all the good roles? Here are ten good tips that will teach you how to position yourself to be discovered.
How to Start an Acting Career
Every year, thousands of people decide that they want to pursue an acting career. The problem is that many of them believe it is as simple as getting a picture taken, putting together an acting resume and getting an agent or manager. That kind of thinking is precisely the reason why most aspiring actors never make it. Learn theses sure-fire steps to starting an acting career.
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Getting Started in Film Acting
There is no one sure way to become a successful actor. In fact, there are as many different ways as there are actors. Each actor finds success in their own way, using luck, connections & perseverance. There are, however, basic tips that can help any new actor get their foot in the proverbial door. Here are a few ways to get started.
 
About Casting Directors
A Casting Director is a person hired by the producers of a show to find talent for the show. These are the people who the agent will send photos and resumes to, and the actor will audition for. Casting Directors have to find the best possible cast out of thousands of actors and must keep up to date on the newest and hottest faces.
 
The Casting Process in Action
Many new actors have misconceptions about how the casting process works. To alleviate some of this confusion, here is a hypothetical example of how a guest-starring role on an imaginary daytime drama may be cast.
 
How to Find a Talent Agent
In order to get what you want in an agent, you must also be able to offer an agent what they want in a client. Compromises may be necessary, particularly in the early stages of your career. However, once the negotiations are over and you have a mutually satisfactory agreement with your agent, keep in mind that you are the client; you have hired the agent to perform services on your behalf.
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Audition Strategies: Beware of Zombie Casting Directors!
At nearly a third of all your auditions, you're going to encounter a "zombie" casting director. That's one who reads the other character's lines during your audition, but gives you so little emotionally, you'd swear they don't have a pulse.
 
Become a Movie Extra - It's Easy
Break into showbiz by becoming a movie extra. It's not as hard as you think. In fact, when you learn how easy it is to get jobs as a movie extra, you'll be upset for not doing anything sooner. Just having the opportunity to be a movie extra for a day is often the most exciting and rewarding experience avid movie-goers can obtain.

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