Do you want to become an actor and have no idea where to start? 

Today's episode is a step-by-step guide to getting into the film industry. If you dream of being part of massive Hollywood productions or sharing the set with your favorite actors, this guide is all you need to get yourself in the game. When I got to Hollywood with $200 bucks in my pocket and a one-way ticket in the 80s, creating footage with a cellphone or finding agents online wasn't possible. It took more work for unknown actors to get in front of casting directors. In the digital era, that changed; everyone walks around with a movie studio in their back pocket. Still, one thing hasn't changed: if you want to become an actor, you must be relentless, accumulate as many nos as you can, and take massive action.   

Tune in to Episode 89 of Hollywood Dream Maker, follow this guide, and make your dream a reality. See you in Hollywood!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

•  Know yourself; know your castability. You're selling a product (1:50)
• Demo reels vs. Self-tapes. What has changed and how to use it to your advantage (6:10)
• How to create a piece of footage that showcases your castability (8:20)
• Make sure your skills and what makes you unique stand out (10:30)
• "Meet" Bill Brook and how he helped Billy make it to Hollywood (15:10)
• Why you should be creating your own projects (18:20)

Resources:

• Episode 5 - How to Prepare for the Audition
• Episode 50 - The Art of Self Tapes

Let's Connect: 

• Manhattan Actor Studio 
• Inside the Manhattan Actor Studio on YouTube
• Website

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