No matter where you are in the world, ActorGuru.com wants you to be a successful actor.
Never forget where you came from. Take a look around. Because when you start booking jobs as an actor things are gonna change. You’re gonna change and so is your ego so watch it.
It’s most likely that you will need to financially sustain yourself with a regular job to pay the bills.
Think of agents a people who try to sell a product–which is you. On the other hand, managers are the ones who help “develop” the product–which is you.
One important rule of thumb that you need to know if you don’t know already: Never pay an agent or manager up front for their services.
Would believe that that many professional actors don’t take the time to actually file their taxes?
When you start getting paid as a professional actor, where are you gonna put your money?
Being organized is gonna be another key to the success of your acting career. You can’t just come to Hollywood without a plan.
The more comfortable you are with being in front of the camera, the better your performance will be on screen.
So, you say you want to be a movie star? Then look like one. People’s first impression of you is always the best.
Professionalism is key to longevity in your acting career.
Doing a background or extra work is a great way for you to get started as an actor in the business.
If you’re gonna be successful as a professional actor, you’re gonna have to mix and mingle with some industry people.
If you’re gonna come out here by yourself, make sure you have a good support system when you get here.
If you don’t have an agent or manager, can certainly submit yourself for auditions.
Even if you haven’t done much as a professional actor, you’ll still need a resume’.
Whether it’s for commercial or theatrical, every actor needs headshots.
You may be have talent, but even the best of the best needs to continually work on their craft.
Becoming a famous actor shouldn’t be your primary goal at all.
If you’re serious about being an actor, then you’re gonna eventually have to join the unions.
Not everyone has the same dreams and goals as you
An agent is ideal but you don’t necessarily need one nowadays to get you out on auditions.
Unlike New York, Hollywood’s new railway system is not the most dominate form of transportation.
Aspiring actors find themselves heading back home because they simply didn’t save enough resources.
Before coming to Hollywood to pursue an acting career, you need to know what you’re gonna be getting into.
