How to get in to the business

[Roxanne2]

Posted: 9/9/11 at 1:42am

I have a question I want to do some extra work to get me started in to the busines but I dont have head shots and can't afford them right now what would be your advice.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/9/11 at 1:51am

If you're in the city go to Central Casting and sign up with them for extra work. Easy as that.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 9/9/11 at 1:53am

You don't need headshots to be an extra. Just register with Central Casting.
Edit: Jordan beat me to it. Updated On: 9/9/11 at 01:53 AM

[Roxanne2]

Posted: 9/9/11 at 1:59am

How much does it cost?

[Marianne2]

Posted: 9/9/11 at 4:07am

It is free. Basically, you go at the specific time listed for being union or non-union, you fill out paperwork, and then they take a picture of you to use for your profile information. There was an optional $25 fee, I forget what for, but it definitely was not required. I will say though, work is not very consistent. At least that was my experience. Maybe others are different.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 9/10/11 at 6:27am

But don't expect extra work to be a stepping stone -- it isn't very easy to get noticed through that process. But have fun trying (and I really mean that -- not in the sarcastic way.)

[Marianne2]

Posted: 9/10/11 at 10:09am

^ That is very true. Some shoots I have done have had over 100 people. If you are non-union you can get SAG waivers from time to time too, but it is really difficult. You need 3 of those to join just by doing extra work.

And another thing, any casting agency that forces you to pay money to them for such things as head shots or classes are probably scams. No company should make you pay them to work for them.