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Hilary Swank
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quote: Originally posted by dramamama:
How do you build a resume with background work? I was always told that background work has no place on an acting resume.
This is true, but if you don't have much to put on your resume, it at least shows you've been familiarized with on-camera work to any would-be employer. But, if you've got extensive credits, I wouldn't put any extra, or background work on a resume. As for the $25 fee, its really not a big deal. My agency in Bmore wanted us to pay $175 to be added to their online database with a $50 a year maintenance fee! I told them no thanks. Why should I pay money when you're already submitting me for work without it? If its only $25 and you know its going to get your food in the door for work, go for it. If you DO wind up getting a paid job, that $25 is tax-deductible anyway! Its a write-off as a cost for an independent contractor using their own money for the job. |
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| Posts: 325 | Location: Homesick | Registered: October 18, 2006 | |
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Harrison Ford
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A registration fee for all background casting companies in CA is standard procedure. I believe that since Central started in CA, they were just following their CA procedure, although for NY, they were offering it as an option at first. Not sure if it's still an option, but the fee is minimal, tax deductable and it pays for itself with the first job.
- MIB -
If you can dream, you can do. Making it happen is up to you.
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| Posts: 1414 | Location: SoCal | Registered: July 13, 2005 | |
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Hilary Swank
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quote: Originally posted by Matthew Schuck:
$25 is normal from what i hear for registration fees. I think they operate in LA, Colorado, and MD. I'm sure NY but those are the 3 i'm sure of. For someone fresh to the industry i imagine that extra work is a great way to network and see a real production in work. It definitely can't hurt to be on your resume and in fact i think that it's a good thing.
Matthew, have you looked into getting with Pat Moran, or Taylor Royall? Carlyn Davis is also great. Also, since you're in Rockville, Im demanding that you do leagues! go to www.lowt.orgsign up! I will be very upset if you dont. If you want to get some local work, thats the best broadcasting you can do in town! Also, check out auditions at Olney, its only like 10-15 minutes from you! |
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| Posts: 325 | Location: Homesick | Registered: October 18, 2006 | |
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Hilary Swank
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quote: I love this crazy thing called acting.
ahhh youth. hehehe. Man, thats great to hear! Congrats on Midsummer! To help with tuition, see if you can work on campus. When I was at CUA, I worked on set-design for like $8 an hour, and put it towards living costs. Its fun, and its great to put on a resume (non-acting). As far as monologues go, I'd have to know you better to give a good answer. If that's you in the picture, you have an "all-american" look so many monologues can work for you. But, to each his own. Are you athletic? If so, I have a great monologue for you. If you are a quirky kinda guy, I also have a great monologue for you. Sorry I haven't emailed you yet, I've been uber-busy. I'll get around to it this week. I want you to email me your resume, or at least a rough draft of it so I can help you out with it. I'll also send you those monologues I like! Take care! |
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| Posts: 325 | Location: Homesick | Registered: October 18, 2006 | |
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Russell Crowe
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quote: Originally posted by avidactor: quote: I love this crazy thing called acting.
ahhh youth. hehehe. Man, thats great to hear! Congrats on Midsummer! To help with tuition, see if you can work on campus. When I was at CUA, I worked on set-design for like $8 an hour, and put it towards living costs. Its fun, and its great to put on a resume (non-acting). As far as monologues go, I'd have to know you better to give a good answer. If that's you in the picture, you have an "all-american" look so many monologues can work for you. But, to each his own. Are you athletic? If so, I have a great monologue for you. If you are a quirky kinda guy, I also have a great monologue for you. Sorry I haven't emailed you yet, I've been uber-busy. I'll get around to it this week. I want you to email me your resume, or at least a rough draft of it so I can help you out with it. I'll also send you those monologues I like! Take care!
Youth!? come on now you can't be that much older than me can you lol? that is in fact me in the picture. I look athletic because i exercise often but am not athletically talented or anything likfe that. I am a quirky, goofy, dark, evil, fun loving person. Can you send me your email in a private message? Mine should be in there from our previous conversations. |
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| Posts: 249 | Location: MD/DC/VA | Registered: June 26, 2008 | |
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Nicholas Cage
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quote: Originally posted by XtraWannaB:
No no no, Central Casting asks for a $25 fee for the digital picture, ...
Grant Wilfley had a big open call last week. Digital photos were taken of everyone. No one was charged ANY money. No one was asked for any money. We have gotten a lot of work from Grant Wilfley in the past. We are not registered with the current incantation of Central Casting. We did work thru Central Casting when Bernie Stiles was running it here in NYC and we NEVER paid him any money, and he didn't ask for any.
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| Posts: 235 | Location: Silvercup area | Registered: August 30, 2006 | |
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Denzel Washington
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Can anyone tell me of other background agencies in NYC that don't charge to register? My daughter is SAG but is not auditioning while she has braces on so background is a way 4 her to stay in the business & make some money. Thanks.
Don't ever give up.
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| Posts: 216 | Location: NewYorkCity | Registered: April 26, 2007 | |
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Harrison Ford
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| Posts: 1414 | Location: SoCal | Registered: July 13, 2005 | |
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Denzel Washington
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Thank u!
Don't ever give up.
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| Posts: 216 | Location: NewYorkCity | Registered: April 26, 2007 | |
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