Packaging And Marketing Yourself

As an actor in the world of show business, you're selling your looks and your talent. No matter how beautiful or handsome you may look or how much acting talent you may possess, you're not going to be successful until you can sell yourself to an agent or casting director.

This section talks about ways to market yourself as an actor with your headshot, resume, and training. As an actor, you want to make yourself look like the most talented actor for every role you audition for. Until you land a role, agents and casting directors can only know you through the way you market yourself, so the better you present yourself, the more likely you'll be on your way to becoming a professional actor.

Acting Headshot Tips - Easy tips on what to do with your acting headshots and resume so casting directors will notice you.

How To Get Great Headshots - Any professional photographer, agent or manager will tell you that casting directors want your headshots to look exactly like you.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Headshot - Your headshot is an important part of your marketing package when you want to attract interest from potential talent agents and casting directors. This section will help you determine how to get the best headshot possible and how to use that to your advantage so that you get more auditions and ultimately more acting roles.

Demo Reel Tips - Your demo reel should show that you have been cast as a featured actor, so don't include work where the focus is on someone else. Extra work should never appear on a demo.