How to Break into Acting and Book the Job!

From getting an agent to advanced audition technique, learn how to go from the casting office to the set.

4.15 (26 reviews)
Udemy
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English
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Creativity
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208
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3.5 hours
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Feb 2019
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$29.99
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What you will learn

Business of Acting: How to set yourself up in the entertainment industry to be ready to head out on auditions.

Audition Technique: The skills required to ace your audition and book TV/Film work.

On-Set Advice: The important tips and tricks for ensuring your first day on set is a successful one.

Mental Preparation for Actors.

How to gain confidence and present your best self at auditions and in other professional environments.

How to book the coveted Commercials.

And much much more!

Description

With the multitude of classes, techniques, books and "gurus" all claiming to have the key to success in the Entertainment Industry, learning about how to break into acting and book work can be a daunting task. But not anymore!

Through our combined experience in Film/TV/Commercials, we have created a course to help you through every aspect of the Acting process. We remove the complications and empty promises of many acting teachers and show you a technique that allows you to keep acting fun, simple and practical.

This course will also help non-actors and non-industry professionals to develop skills in confidence, public speaking and harnessing a strong mental attitude.

COURSE GOALS:

  • Learn how to master the elements of your Actor Toolkit (Headshots, Resume, Demo Reel)

  • Learn how to land an agent/manager and which is best for you

  • Learn how to identify your type

  • Learn how to cultivate a strong mindset to be a working actor

  • Understand how to break down an audition script and make it work for you

  • Learn how to navigate lines and character

  • Learn how to audition for different formats (One Hour Drama, Half-Hour Comedy, Multi-Cam, Film)

  • Learn how to self-tape

  • Learn how to book Co-Star roles

  • Learn how to book Commercials

  • Understand the steps needed to stay in touch with casting and keep yourself accountable

  • Learn what is needed to turn up to your first day on set

WHO WE ARE:

ASHWIN GORE is an Australian actor/writer/producer based in Los Angeles. His credits include, but not limited to:

Television - Ace in the Hole, Fresh Off the Boat, Criminal Minds, Modern Family, For the People, Unbelievable, Good Trouble

Film - Mojave, You Can't Curry Love

Digital Series - Game Night, What If, The Dating Chronicles, Dirty Thirties

Commercials - McDonald's, KPMG, NRMA

And numerous theater productions. He is also an American Accent Coach (separate course is available on Udemy).


COURTNEY DLUGOS is an American actor/writer/content creator based in Los Angeles, CA. Her credits include:

Award-winning feature film Off The Rails

G-Eazy's digital album film The Beautiful and Damned

Hulu limited series South Beach

Kevin Hart-produced digital series Unmasked

And over a dozen national commercial campaigns including Domino's, Eggland's Best, Tampico, Big Lots and more.

Follow her on Instagram @itscourtneymichelle


Content

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

BEFORE THE AUDITION

Know Your Type
Headshots
Resumes
Demo Reels
Agents and Managers
Accents
Entertainment Work Visas
Mental Preparation

THE AUDITION

First Steps: Understanding Circumstances
Case Study: Half-Hour Comedy
Lines
Being Different vs Presenting the Truth
Types of TV Show Formats
How to Book Co-Star Roles
Mastering the Self-Tape
Technical Aspects
Do's and Don'ts
Understanding the Casting Process
How to Book Commercials
The Importance of Inner Preparation

AFTER THE AUDITION

Keeping Records: Using Spreadsheets
Keeping in Touch with Casting
Making Your Own Work
Cultivating the Right Mindset

WHEN YOU BOOK THE JOB

The Book-It Bag
Next Steps

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Reviews

Giacoma
August 3, 2023
Interesting tips. It's involvong. I'm new to all this and I really like the two of them explaining things so accurately.
Karen
March 8, 2019
Amazingly detailed and in depth course! Covers everything from starting to booking work! Love all the handy tips and tricks and excited to put them into practice. Highly recommend ?

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