Alot of people say that being an actress costs money. Well, it does. I will tell you the tips on how to start with no cost at all. I have a warning though, this business is not for everyone. It's a privilege to be an actress. This isn't the path for you if you have to raise three kids. I suggest anyone who lives with their parents to break into acting. It took me over a year to get my first paycheck. I was paid for background work on set for Dhar Mann Studios. This was my first paid gig. It was two hundred dollars. I was so excited that I danced in my room when I received my check. I danced to the song, "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool and the Gang on my phone. Till this day, I play the song when I get paid.
So, how did I break into Hollywood with no paycheck? I didn't even have headshots yet! What I did was utilize FACEBOOK GROUPS. There are private Facebook groups that you can join for free! Go to your FACEBOOK GROUPS search engine: type LOS ANGELES CASTING CALLS, FILM INDUSTRY GIGS, and anything you type about acting. There will be groups that you can join that'll pop up. You can join these private groups for free! I began my career by doing background work. My first background gig was for a movie called, "No Offense".
The groups do offer more than just background. That's how you going to start. Experience can you get comfortable with trying for principal roles. You should find interest in acting in student films too. You can even find film crew gigs in these groups. From my experience, FACEBOOK GROUPS are the lowest paid gigs in the industry.
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