The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

Ep. 153: When to List Commercial Acting Credits Separately - and When It Just Looks Weird


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Should You Say “Commercial Resume Available Upon Request”? It Might Be Hurting You!

Have you ever added “Commercial Resume Available Upon Request” to your acting resume and wondered if it really helps - or just makes things awkward?

Many actors worry that listing past commercial work could create conflicts, especially when auditioning for competing brands. But using this phrase without the right experience might be doing more harm than good.


In this episode, you'll discover:

  • When hiding your commercial credits actually works in your favor
  • A simple trick to avoid being passed over by casting directors
  • How top commercial agents want your resume formatted

Listen now and find out if your resume is setting you up for success - or silently turning casting directors away.

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