If you have an extraordinary story to tell or are dealing with a unique circumstance, then you may be a great selection to appear on the MTV documentary show True Life. To share your life with the world as a participant on the program, you'll first need to let producers know you are interested. Read on to find out more about how to be on MTV's True Life.
Tips
Be willing to share your personal story on television
Find a show that fits your situation or lifestyle
Follow the specific instructions to apply to the show
Remember that MTV only films your story, it does not provide assistance to your situation
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Be Ready for the Spotlight
As the show features people with unique and sometimes dangerous or illegal lifestyles, be prepared to honestly show your situation on television. These illegal street racers who appeared on an episode of True Life took a big chance to appear on television while breaking the law. In addition to exposing things that may cause legal trouble, the show will put your face in front of millions so be prepared your are willing to deal with the spotlight and possible consequences that come along with the program.
Introduction
The long-running MTV documentary show True Life spotlights individuals around the country who face unique situations or lead interesting lives. To find those who meet their show themes, MTV posts information about each topic on their website. From there, interested participants can apply to the show for further consideration.
Step 1: Know the Requirements
Despite the big demand for being profiled on television, each participant must meet a series of requirements to be eligible for the show.
- You must reside in the United Stateshttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
- You must have a unique situation that matches the theme of the episodehttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
- You must agree to be filmed while sharing your very personal storyhttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
- You must be between the ages of 18 and 25http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
Step 2: Find a Show
While each show has a specific theme of individuals dealing with a specific situation or lifestyle, the topics are limitless, sharing the unique stories of a variety of people to the world. To appear on the show, you'll need to find a show that fits your situation.
- Check the casting page on the MTV official site for show openingshttp://www.mtv.com/ontv/castingcall/
- Be aware that MTV does not necessarily state the opening is for True Life so check each listing that you may be interested inhttp://www.mtv.com/ontv/castingcall/
- Take special note of the application or casting process for that specific show
Step 3: Apply to the Show
Once you've found a show that fits your unique situation, you'll need to let producers know you are interested in participating. Most often, this will require e-mailing the producers with your story.
- Be sure to include your name, location and phone numberhttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
- Explain your specific situation and how it affects your lifehttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
- Attach a photo and email the biography to the e-mail address listed on the casting pagehttp://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617609/20090804/story.jhtml
