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Originally Posted by Peter A
Yeah, man. It is basically like a minefield. So many similar sites are wanting your CV, money and contact details for acting jobs, but quite seldom will there be any actual work. It is like you have to have some friends in the business who are already established and can put in a 'good word' for you. 
Basically, I thought being an extra would be like a toe in the door, in order to get some quality work. Hell, I have never really cared for the payment side of it. To be honest, I just wanted to be featured in something, get a mention, and work on building up a portfolio. I've seen people in very minor roles just saying or doing a few words or movements but then not appearing again anywhere in that film, but it's still work. You get acknowledged. You get to say 'I was in that' and tell it to others as it is on your credits. But yeah, unless you know someone who says you come highly recommended, it is a waste of time and money to advertise around. 
Honestly - it's hard work in itself finding work.  |
Ah man, that sounds just like one of those vicious cycles of life type thing again.
You need to have been an actor to become an actor, just like you need to have had work to get work, etc. I just can't stand circles like that, because 99% of the time it's created by people's fears. You rarely find someone who just gives you a chance. It's all just to "prove" you can do what you say you do, people don't take chances nowadays anymore, on anything or anyone.
Yeah, and then having to know someone, yet you needed to act before to get that. Argggh! So frustrating!
I hope you get selected somewhere bro! At least then you'll have a start or "toe in the door" as you say.
I really hope it works out for you, man, after everything you've been through, it would be so cool to hear you got a break of some kind!