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Movie stars are powerful personalities who can easily switch between characters and personalities, leaving an audience guessing about who's really behind the performance. If you have a flare for the dramatic and a longing to explore character, read on to learn how to become a movie star.
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Introduction
- The big screen calls out to many, but not everyone can achieve their dream of becoming a movie star. Hard work, dedication, and a willingness to start from the bottom and work your way up are all qualities that will help you march your way to the top of the show business totem pole.
Step 1: Start Early
- While you don't have to start auditioning for child film roles, it wouldn't hurt. It's important to begin training for the big screen as early as possible.
- Take acting lessons.
- Audition for community and school theatre.
Step 2: Education
- There are no education requirements to become an actor, but the more background and experience you have, the more versatile you will be as an actor. Consider attending a performing arts college, or major in drama at a regular university.
- Learn about filming.
- Participate in school film projects.
- Audition for low-budget and independent films.
Step 3: Extra Work
- Don't be afraid to work as an extra. Extra work will give you experience and introduce you to people in the business who might be able to get you more work later. Think of every experience as an opportunity to further your career.
Step 4: Audition, Audition, Audition
- You want to put yourself out there, and take on as many roles as you can. The more experience you gain, the more likely you will be to get work later on. Prepare yourself for rejection. Getting the roles you desire early in the game isn't likely, but don't give up. Think of every rejection as an opportunity to make yourself stronger. If a casting director offers criticism, take it with you and use it as a learning experience.
Step 5: Go Where the Work Is
- It's not necessary for you to live in Hollywood or New York City to become a movie star, but a great degree of flexibility is required to get into the business. It's important that you go where the work is, and that you are always ready for the next audition.
Step 6: Work with an Agent
- You don't need an agent to get you work, but it can be incredibly helpful. Agents often have connections that will get you inside casting calls the public may not have access to. They are also powerful negotiators who will work hard for you, because if you're not working, they aren't earning a living either.
Conclusion
- There are no guarantees in the film industry, except that for the time being there are films to be worked on. If you want to become a movie star, you need to be flexible, versatile and educated in both acting and the business. Start acting as early as possible, participating in local and school productions. In the beginning, you should never be too proud to participate in low-budget and independent films, as a great actor has the potential to make a film with a low budget shine. You should also take extra work whenever you can get it, so you can build up your resume. Consider moving where the work is, and working with an agent, who will help you get the roles you long for. Most important, don't give up. Perseverance will ensure that you are in the right place at the right time when the role of your dreams falls into your lap.
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