A large number of people are wondering how to act in films. A list of useful tips and recommendations specifically for them will be given in this article. Indeed, many do not suspect that getting a role in the film today is not so difficult.
Unusual appearance
Is it possible to get into the film industry without the proper experience and knowledge? In fact, everything is possible. There are a number of factors that can help a simple person to star in a film.
So, in cinema people with an extraordinary appearance were always needed. And this is not only about beauties or beauties, on the contrary, people with non-standard, unusual external data are often needed here. Small or, conversely, huge growth, heavy weight, pronounced national features and much more - all this may interest the creators of the picture.
Of course, the main role of random people with unusual data is taken quite rarely. But it’s quite possible to claim secondary, additional places. For people with an unusual appearance, there will definitely be at least one scene. Filming in a very difficult way, and it happens that just one episode in a movie can be a turning point, a key event.
The presence of acting skills
Is an extraordinary appearance enough for a warm welcome to the film industry? Of course not. What really matters is having a variety of acting skills.
And this is not about talent at all. Indeed, talent is a relative thing, and it can be fully revealed only in the process of work. And interesting, unusual, vivid and catchy tricks and tricks that could be applied when shooting a movie - this is really important.
Who knows, maybe it is your unusual facial expressions or the ability to hold loose in front of the lenses that will help you pave the way to the film industry. And it is not necessary to have an acting education to prove yourself fully. The main thing is to be confident in yourself and your abilities.
Qualitative way to the film industry
There are two ways to the film industry: qualitative and quantitative. They are completely different, and a person who wants to star in a movie must choose the best option for himself.
So what is the quality option? How to start acting in films, following this path? It is suitable for truly creative individuals who are not afraid to create and show the results of their creativity to people. Keeping your video blog, shooting a short film, clip or commercial - all this will certainly be noticed by the right people if the product is really high-quality. The main thing in the chosen path is not to be afraid and not be shy. Let the released videos not be of the best quality, with poor sound or ridiculous editing. The main thing that the right people will pay attention to is the behavior of a person who wants to break into the movie.
The quantitative path to the film industry
How to act in films if there is no possibility of implementing a quality path? The quantitative option is suitable for people who, for a number of reasons, do not have the ability or time to fully express themselves. In this case, you need to create a high-quality portfolio and competently present yourself.
What does it mean? On special sites, you must leave your resume, in which you need to briefly and clearly state all your features and skills. In addition, you need to add a number of your photos - always high-quality, allowing you to fully appreciate your external data.
Portfolio can be seen by people in one way or another connected with the film industry. And only then can a person get into the shooting of a real film. It is also worth adding that it needs to be updated periodically. For example, from time to time add new photos, which noticeably change the image and appearance. Or edit your resume if new, interesting acting abilities and talents have been discovered.
It is worth believing that such a path to the film industry really works. Professionals from the world of cinema sometimes cannot find the right person, and therefore often go to similar sites with a portfolio collection. "Everyone today is looking for new faces. We found the protagonist of the movie" Vanechka "on the Internet," says producer Nadezhda Kopytina. That is why you should not be suspicious of such sites.
The main thing on the Internet site is the ability to give yourself well and patiently wait for the treasured hour when the invitation to the casting will nevertheless come.
How do people get into the movies
How was Soviet cinema shot? In the recent past, cinema was primarily an art. There was no stagnation in this cultural environment, because there new faces were constantly sought and invited. Many actors began their film career in the Soviet Union quite suddenly. Faina Ranevskaya, Innokenty Smoktunovsky, Mikhail Pugovkin, Mark Bernes - all these people familiar to everyone do not have the proper acting education. However, due to their talent and high skill, they are known all over the world.
So how to act in films if there is only talent and an incredibly strong desire? The answer is simple - arrange for yourself these trials. There are several simple, but at the same time unusual ways to get to the coveted set :
- through acting agencies;
- Mosfilm;
- through extras.
Each person decides for himself which method suits him best. And you can try all these methods at once.
Are acting agencies really effective?
Acting Agencies - one of the most famous and common, but, unfortunately, not the best ways. This option is suitable for people who are willing to spend some money.
The acting agencies work as follows: for the money they save all the data of the person who came in - records showing various abilities, photographs, resumes, etc. Moreover, unlike portfolio sites, acting agencies send out all the data about a person to directors, producers, and other persons, one way or another connected with a set of actors.
It would seem that everything is simple and logical, you just have to pay a little money (prices in Moscow range from 500 to 10 thousand rubles). However, there is one problem. In recent years, too many scammers have divorced in cities, ready for "a symbolic $ 500 to make a person a star." Naturally, such fraudsters hide behind signs of acting agencies. That is why it is necessary to carefully select the places where you can give your money and data. Indeed, some especially impatient people exclaim the phrase: "I want to act in films!" so often that it’s very easy to trick them.
On participation in the extras
How to act in films without having the proper education? Yes, so that a sum of money was paid for the shooting? The answer is simple: take part in the crowd. It is not so difficult. Directors and producers quite often recruit a large number of people to their films, especially historical ones. Here, however, the matter is different: will shooting in the crowd be sufficient to fulfill the dream of an actor’s career?
For some, yes, but for some, no. However, Russian cinema is shot in such a way that even a person for the crowd can prove himself and attract the creators of the tape.
So, how do you get into extras? You must make an appointment in advance. Typically, recruitment advertisements for a movie can be found on the Internet. But sometimes the creators of the picture themselves find the necessary people - and do it on the street. It is also worth considering that participation in the crowd is not the easiest thing.
Firstly, you can spend almost a day on what would seem to be unknown. Secondly, directors ’requirements for extras are often quite strict, and therefore you need to be prepared for anything. At the same time, if a person wants to somehow attract the crew, then he should especially try. The creators of the picture may be annoyed, and unnecessary distractions will obviously be useless to them. However, it should be borne in mind that many Soviet and Russian actors got into the cinema through the crowd.
"Walk" on Mosfilm
This option to prove oneself is suitable only for truly thirsty people who want to prove themselves. The thing is that people working in the film concern do not really want to take another portfolio again.
However, for decades now, people who came to Mosfilm have come across directors and producers who saw something special in a person and offered roles in films.
Today the easiest way to get there is an excursion. If a person has a desire not just to walk around the film factory, but to show himself to the creators, then you need to tune in and prepare in advance. It’s worth considering that the movie concern itself has a list of vacancies, but it will be difficult to find the right option without the proper experience. That is why a person who is confident in his abilities should take a portfolio folder with him and boldly knock on the office doors. At the same time, it is better to agree to any proposed option, to any episodic role. After all, the likelihood that someone from Mosfilm really wants to deal with a random person is not so high.
"If a person wants to act in films, he is obliged to simply live at Mosfilm," says actor Konstantin Kryukov. So the advice here can be given as follows: it’s better to go to the cinema concern as often as possible. It is important to be confident and full of strength.
Casting Invitation
But what if the person was noticed and, ultimately, invited to the casting? Firstly, do not rejoice too much or, conversely, panic. You need to calm down and start working on yourself.
It is worth learning that it is from the casting, so to speak, a kind of exam, and all future fate will depend. So how do you go through a casting and star in a movie? You need to prepare your high-quality photos on a white background, write a resume, add a couple of extra letters or diplomas of achievement to the portfolio.
In no case can not be limited only to the phrase: "I want to act in films." Firstly, this statement will not be enough for the crew. And secondly, professionals most of all do not like Wishlist. People associated with the cinema are looking for people who are ready to reveal their talent to the fullest, and not just “wanting”. Do not also try to make friends with officials - it will be bad form.
Appearance and behavior at the casting
Appearance is a very important, probably even the main criterion. The main rule here sounds very simple: you need to look natural. Girls should not put on too bright makeup and catchy dress. Guys should look neat and tidy. Very important hairstyle, posture, gait. You need to behave very confidently, but not brazenly. People associated with cinema should see in a person who came to the casting, first of all, individuality, and not some kind of contrived image.
It is worth agreeing that the right behavior at the casting is the basis of success. Usually here a person is asked to sit in front of the camera and tell a few words about himself. This is necessary in order to understand how the newcomer keeps in front of the lenses directed at him. The advice here is simple: to be natural, rehearse your speech in advance and prepare a quality portfolio. You should rely, of course, on your own improvisation.
It is important to believe in yourself, and only then everything will work out!