12 year old girl lookiing for small speaking TV or Movie role.

Mon, 14 May 2007, 07:04 pm

em36 posts in thread

Hi my name is -------. I'm 12 years old and i live in Melbourne. I have blond hair and green eyes. I'm looking for a TV or movie part not for money but for experience. lately at my school i was awarded Best Actress in a Supporting Role and have been in many school plays. I know i might not sound like the best option because i don't have that much experience but please if you give me a go i won't let you down! Please contact me at ---------- or on my mobile --------- (weekends or 12.35pm - 1pm and 4pm - 9pm weekdays only thanks) Thank You p.s i'm not the sensetive type so if you take me i won't be offended if you don't want me once you meet me.

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emMon, 14 May 2007, 07:04 pm

.Mon, 14 May 2007, 07:13 pm

If it was all that easy

You will not get roles by posting this up on this website. Sorry but I have to be frank. Go and sign up with local theatre company groups and acting training etc...You have to find your own work. I am sorry to say but no one is going to come looking here. Network and continue with amateur then try going to an agent. Hope this helps FC

emMon, 14 May 2007, 07:33 pm

it's not going to help! i

it's not going to help! i just want to find out how to get to an audition! i can't find how! so i put this on the website and all you can say is tell your parents to hand over 100's of $ so i can get an agent! just so i can go to an audition! all i want to know is how do you find audition dates and times without getting an agent? or isn't that possible? anyway it's no point telling people that this is the way to get a job if all it is is for people that have heaps and heaps of experience! so please just can you let me know how to find auditions? thankyou Mietta

emMon, 14 May 2007, 07:41 pm

and did you do it because

and did you do it because you wanted to actually give good advice or was it so you could just pick on me? i don't know anyway...

NaMon, 14 May 2007, 07:43 pm

Answers?

Mietta, unfortunately that's the way it works. How to get an audition - sign up for the newsletters out there (there are some free ones, but most are paid), go to classes, go to shows, talk to people... Auditions are hard to come by even by those in the know. A good few places: QuietonSet.com.au, Arts Hub, (this site), etc. Check out local theatre companies websites. My best suggestion is to go to St Martins and do some classes there; very popular, and will help you a lot. Undertake some classes offered by other local theatre companies, such as Red Stitch. Go and volunteer at some festivals, for some companies/venues, or do some work experience (Arena Theatre Co. and the MTC always offer this). Audition for 'indie' films - there's lots around always seeking volunteers, especially for extras roles. Lots of local uni's do filming, and plenty of them ask for volunteers. TV is always harder to get into, so the above will help you a lot. Find auditions the way everyone else does.. by looking and researching. Got a fav company? Then ask them when/if they hold auditions. Read the auditions on this site. Ask friends to pass along info. Sadly, most of the auditions are often done through agents, and while it's not the only option, at your age it's probably your best option. Doing your research will pay off, especially if you sign up for as many news/auditions/jobs/etc. services you can. I used to get about four or five different news bulletins every day (until my email overflowed!) which all helped. Even ones from other theatre people, letting me know what their new project was - a good way to find out about other roles. Research also means learning about things like: agents and what to expect. Labrug (one of the members on this site) wrote and posted an excellent intro (search for his name, it should come up) on agents. You should definitely start by reading up about agents from MEAA, the actors union. You can find them at www.alliance.org.au. You should also learn about other things, like contracts. As FC said, you should not be paying an agent. An agent will take a commission. Please read all the other threads about the agents/scam issues on this site. Nobody is criticising you, but unfortunately, there are heaps of other posts just like this, and we often have to answer them all the same way. I'm Melbourne-based, so if you want some specific info on where to look, feel free to email me or post your questions on this site. I'm not an actor, but I can very well give you some clues as to where find some info. (I'd also advise not to post your mobile phone. There are some odd people out there who would take advantage of it) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

.Mon, 14 May 2007, 07:45 pm

So much for not being sensitive

Well Mietta, Firstly it's just that there are so many people who come on this site and do exactly the same thing as you do - I did it too. Sorry if I was offensive in any way, I did not exactly mean to, i Just read the "I am not sensitive sign" but obviously you are. Nevertheless, JOBS AND ROLES will be posted on sites like these - unpaid jobs etc... So do not despair. Go to www.dare2audition.com.au - and sign up. Lastly I would just like to point out that you dont have to pay HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR AN AGENT, if they like you, you will usually get in free. So I wish you all the best. FC

LabrugTue, 15 May 2007, 08:36 am

Am vs Pro

Firstly, you will find that most of the users of this site have a more theatrical focus than TV or FILM. Any film or TV Work will be low or non-paid type work. With that in mind...

It is much easier to get into Am work than Pro. The difference, payment.

There are a lot of Community Theatre groups around the country and I believe it is a great way to keep in touch with more experienced members, and to keep you skills up.

If you are looking at going pro, then you have two options;

Chase up and make contacts with Artistic Director, Producers, and casting consultants
Joining a Casting agency and a reputable one too.

Infact, you are probably better following through with BOTH options at once. I wrote a Blog on how to find and agent on this and other sites sometime back, and have recently updated it on my own blog Site - Tips for Finding a Theatrical Agent

It is my thoughts on the matter only and it echos the thoughts of a few others I have found out there.

Basically you are walking into a world where you are going to have to learn how to "Sell Yourself Effectively" and it can be hard work whilst very rewarding.

Absit invidia

Jeff Watkins
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NaTue, 15 May 2007, 08:46 am

Thanks Labrug for providing

Thanks Labrug for providing that link; I had completely lost it amongst the forum threads. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugTue, 15 May 2007, 09:27 am

Helpful Hands

No worries. You were to one who started the posting anyways. ;-)

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David GreenTue, 15 May 2007, 10:24 am

10 points for trying

Dear Mietta Take the advice above for it will truly serve you well... However do your homework. I do not have an agent but can still get work, the trick is to be as versatile as possible, flexible as possible and do a lot of hard work. Make connections with people in the industry; for you I would perhaps suggest to do some amateur theatre first so you can get an idea of what it is like working outside of school. Second I would get into as many student films as I can...uni students are often so desperate for actor they will snatch you up, even if it is just a walk on role its still experience. Thirdly, expand your knowledge and skills. By doing the above points they help, but then go and learn how to do other things behind the scenes. Lighting, editing, directing, producing, dancing, radio, choreography, costume design, the list goes on and on of what new skills you can learn. AND I WILL JUST MAKE THIS CLEAR...you do not have to spend a fortune learning these skills from institutions such as school. Go on sets, talk to the people, and ask if you can help. Hands on training is the best experience. I wish you all the luck in the world but just remember you need VERY tough skin for this industry but good luck. Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com

Walter PlingeTue, 15 May 2007, 11:46 am

in WA we have a few sites

in WA we have a few sites that post audition notices such as www.fti.asn.au/forum www.screenworkshop.com/news.asp You need to do your own homework in your own state to find auditions:I am sure there are similar sites. However the golden rule is practice practice practice. This means training. And lots of it. Film is a totally different medium to theatre. Yes, they are both called acting, that doesn't mean they're the same thing. Find an acting school (if film is what you want to do, then make sure it focusses on film or screen acting) and apply. If you don't like it or it doesn't challenge you, try another one. You have an advantage at the moment because you are young and talented. The competition gets a lot stiffer once you hit 18 (and the hours suddenly multiply from 6 to 18+/day) so do it now.

Daniel KershawTue, 15 May 2007, 11:49 am

Please reframe from bad

Please reframe from bad mouthing institutions of education, whether they be secondary or tertiary. If I remember correctly, there was one person who couldn't get into one. Mietta, You're only young. Most people don't ever get paid to act and those who do had to do a lot of free stuff before they earn a crust(Unless you're related to someone famous). If you really love to act, take the advice from the above postings, and go out and get experience. Best of luck.

Walter PlingeTue, 15 May 2007, 12:20 pm

Yes, and could we also

Yes, and could we also refrain from any more re-framing of my pictures - the original frames are perfectly adequate, they don't need new ones.

David GreenTue, 15 May 2007, 01:30 pm

Institutions

I assume Daniel was directing that comment at me. I was not bad mouthing institutions of education...in fact I fully support anyone who wishes to pursue the arts through uni or tafe. What I in-fact said is that you don't need to spend a fortune on courses to learn things you can learn through "on the job" training. I was never smart enough to get into uni according to my TEE results when I finished high school, so I had to think outside the box. If I can actually go to uni, I’ll be in as many uni films as possible. Some have been fantastic, others have been learning experiences but none of them were a waste of time. The point here is just because someone has gone to uni/tafe/school does not mean that they are necessarily better at a job then someone who hasn’t...there are many different ways to learn and I was just saying that on the job training is a good way of doing it. So in closing... The message here is learn and get experience, however you want to do that is up to you. Good Luck Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com

NaTue, 15 May 2007, 02:00 pm

While I'm a huge supporter

While I'm a huge supporter of going to uni/TAFE/whatever, it is true: I have met heaps of people who never attended a 'course', but learned on the job and who have worked professionally without formal education for many years. The fact is: you put in the time and effort, and you will find the work. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugTue, 15 May 2007, 02:21 pm

Never a truer

Na Said : you put in the time and effort, and you will find the work.

So very very true. I heard about a young man who was able to walk into a producers office, say he wanted to act and got a job. Now how much of this story is true is debatable however the point is that the guy was committed and showed enough persistance to actually find out who to go to, where to find him and actually have to 'balls' to make such a move.

I am not suggesting that this is what you have to do. In fact, it's more likely to get you kicked out (but at least you will get noticed). The point (the second point) is to have the committment and resolve to go that far. Be prepared and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to get what you want.

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alexisdramaFri, 18 May 2007, 12:01 am

Matta,there is another

Matta,

there is another acting school in Richmond and i have lost it somewhere. any way, you can also contact the film vitoria for that too, they might help you to get you a few places where to start.

http://film.vic.gov.au/www/html/28-useful-resources.asp ;)

Cassie_DartFri, 18 May 2007, 11:56 am

Hi Mietta, Although there

Hi Mietta, Although there is much good advice above, my company will soon begin pre-production on a film that will require at least three young actresses to volunteer in your age group. You're welcome to forward us a resume and headshot to us if you like at info@fixedpoint.com.au Good luck! Cassie Dart Actor-Writer-Director www.fixedpoint.com.au

James McDonaldFri, 18 May 2007, 02:22 pm

Some advice

Mietta, I have two bits of advice: First, to approach an agent, or see a director or producer, or to go to an audition, you MUST take a responsible adult with you, who has your best interests at heart (preferably your mother and/or your father or a guardian). A responsible agent, producer, or director will not see you without an adult (parent or guardian) in any case. Second, there are no short-cuts to an acting career. Sure, there are roles for young girls like yourself onstage and in films. If those opportunities come up, then use them (with that adult looking after your interests). But, there is quite a step between a successful role in a school play or musical and acting as a career. If you are determined to be an actor, then finish high school; do a drama course at high school if that is possible. I am a strong believer in giving yourself time to develop personally, emotionally and professionally in the earliest stages of your acting career. Completing an Acting School course when you have finished High School helps you do that, in my view. You will hear lots of different views about that. The key point in making up your mind - when the time is right - is that acting school does not necessarily make you a good actor and a good actor might not have gone to an Acting School. But, actors who are successful without finishing an Acting course are relatively rare, and are very special individuals. Take care, and listen to that advice about not giving out your mobile number!! Or having it on your profile, or giving out your address. People can contact you through the "write to the author" link at the bottom of your posts. Jim

Walter PlingeMon, 21 May 2007, 04:46 am

go out and have fun!!!

go out and have fun!!! don't rely on un-experianced, stupid ppls advise, beleive me they know nothing!!!!! they're just sore cuz they never got there...........do as much as you can do!! just be willing to take critisism. btw, this is someone who made it. Heath Ledger

NaMon, 21 May 2007, 07:57 am

Yeah... 'Heath Ledger'...

Yeah... 'Heath Ledger'... Cause Heath wouldn't know how to spell, AND he would post on this site. (Yes, I'm being sarcastic) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

James McDonaldMon, 21 May 2007, 10:31 am

"Go out and have fun".

"Go out and have fun". Exactly. But, get out there and learn. There is more to acting than getting on stage and pretending. And, if you want to learn from what Heath Ledger did: he studied drama at school. Hugh Jackman completed a university degree in Communications then studied drama at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. For some Australian female role models among the big names: Naomi Watts took acting classes. Judy Davis: trained at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) as did Cate Blanchett & Toni Collette. Nicole Kidman was one of those very lucky and extraordinary talents who went straight to theatre as a teenager, and got early film roles. Acting is fun. Learning the craft of acting is fun. Acting on stage or screen is fun. But it is also hard work. It is art. And most of the best actors do the hard yards by training for it. If you want to get into acting now and start learning: get into a youth theatre group. That's another source for building up experience. "Hoff" doesn't sound like a very mature person! Jim

Walter PlingeMon, 18 June 2007, 07:50 pm

Well miss molly seems to me

Well miss molly seems to me you need to concentrate on your manners first, FC just let you know quite politely i might add to search other avenues. No where in your original post was there a mention of you needing info on finding an audition, all you did was tell us all that you wouldn't let us down if we were to employ you in a role! Thats not what the forums about.

Walter PlingeWed, 20 June 2007, 11:49 pm

I thought it would be that way walter

Hi,walter i know what your getting at prb no one looks at this page but just in case im going to put everything about me on here.heres hoping! Hi my names susanna(pronounced suzanna)im 12 years old i have blonde hair a little past my shoulders and its pretty straight kinda wavy,i have bluish-green eyes im the youngest of 5 kids theres me,my brother jesse(15) my sister bekah(17) my sister noelle(20 married and now preginate)then my brother josiah(22 who just joined the navy) and i have both my wonderful parents wayne,pam which my mom homeschools so ive never been to school.Listen i have really never had much experience in acting only doing plays for my church,coffee houses,and vbs clubs and there not very hard plays so i dont have much experience but ive always wanted to be an actress mostly on movies but if i got to be even an extra id love it!um i dont live in any famos city but im not going to tell where i live cause there could be some molester or somthing on here but anyhoo i know even if i were to become an actress i wouldn't turn out like dakota fanning but being an actress is just great i mean id like to be one cause i love it to death but the money wouldn't be bad either so my sister could go on to river dance my mom could have her dream house and just for there dreams i mean were not that poor but not very rich so thats BYE!!

Walter PlingeWed, 20 June 2007, 11:53 pm

Hey

Hey Mietta my names susanna and just above your comment is mine and well i just wanted to say if you just put in movie auditions or movie agents or anything like that tons of offers come up (just thought id let you know cause if i cant have my dream i hope you have yours)well i hope you read my comment to see what im like so your not freaked out about me writing to you lol well i g2g bye Susanna!

NaThu, 21 June 2007, 08:31 am

Does anybody actually teach

Does anybody actually teach English anymore, or is it all text speak and no punctuation? Susanna, no one is going to hire you, because no one is going to be able to read your post. And certainly no one will hire you because you didn't leave any contact details. Try contacting your local amateur group or take some extra-curricular drama classes. (And I think I'll start a tally of the number of these posts! This intros forum sounds better all the time) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LogosThu, 21 June 2007, 08:32 am

Don't it though. (Sorry

Don't it though. (Sorry about the english Na.) Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

NaThu, 21 June 2007, 08:42 am

That's ok.... I'm just

;) That's ok.... I'm just getting sick of these posts now. I used to be ok answering them - in fact, I prefer to answer them, because there are really very few people out there who do take the time to offer decent advice; regulars on this site an exception of course - but lately it's just getting ridiculous. If you can find this site, and particularly, the thread that you end up posting on, then surely you can take the 5 minutes to actually read the thread, get your answers from there. Maybe post a follow-up question; but don't just restart the whole thread all over again. ... Either the FAQ needs to be more visible, or we need sticky threads, or something... because nothing is going to change otherwise. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LogosThu, 21 June 2007, 11:24 am

I know what you mean. I am

I know what you mean. I am concerned over two major issues. One/ many of these young people put personal mobile phones numbers and e-mail addresses on this site. This makes them vulnerable for two reasons first they do not understand how the industry really works so can easily fall for the unscrupulous line and second they are so enthusiastic they tend to react without thought. The second issue is that they all also seem to suffer from the reward without work syndrome. Mietta for example seems to want to jump straight to the audition stage for major productions without doing any of the hard work that we all know is required. Sure luck plays a part and some notable figures have acheived much from a sheer luck start, Johnny Depp and Bob Hoskin come to mind but this is very rare. Even all the training and networking simply gives you a slightly improved chance to be lucky really. For every Hugh Jackman that makes it an equally talented person never attracts the right attention and struggles for the rest of their life. I think we need to keep giving these young people the best advice we can and hope that it sinks in. Maybe we will see them on the big screen one day. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

NaThu, 21 June 2007, 11:51 am

I agree. I took a little

I agree. I took a little trawl through Mietta's profile, and it is clear that she posted on this site with (possibly, I'm making a guess here on her thoughts and mind set) no real intention of coming back. The only reason the thread is so long is because a bunch of us did try to help; when she didn't get the answer she wanted, Mietta replied. But she's not replied since to our more specific advice. I don't think there is a 'reward without work syndrome' as such. Consider how closed off the information really is: to get auditions, finding agents, etc. As I said, most don't take the time to offer advice, so it's not so much a lack of work ethic (although I'm definitely not saying that isn't a large part of it) as it is about a lack of information easily accessible. Of course, one can say that the information can easily be found here if you are so inclined to dig for it. But that brings us back to two points: one, that it isn't obvious where the FAQ is or where the best threads are for these types of answers; and two, that nobody tends to have the ethic enough to work for it. (Although I suppose anyone who does dig for the information wouldn't have any reason to post 'please help me' threads, and therefore it's only the people who don't dig that do post.) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugThu, 21 June 2007, 12:55 pm

It doesn't take much

Then again, I guess it depends on what you are looking for. Check this out, do a Google search for "Find an agent Theatre" and have a look at what tops the results. Then again, if you searched for something like "How do I get an audition in theatre" you won't get the same list and not a very helpful one at that. The problem is you have to know what you are actually looking for before you look for it.

Absit invidia

Jeff Watkins
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Virgin Director

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NaThu, 21 June 2007, 01:10 pm

True, but quite clearly

True, but quite clearly people can easily find the thread/post (say someone posts, as they did recently, a 'please help me I'm 12 years old' intro on a thread started by someone else asking for help). They just don't bother reading it fully before posting one of their own intros. This is why I'm so pro-intros board. Because instead of answering all these posts and double-posts, we could perhaps sticky one thread or link to the FAQ, and then let everyone add intros. We wouldn't feel the need to answer every single post as much, because the info would be more visible, and because it is more about giving space to those who want to advertise themselves, instead of giving advice which is valuable but disappears after 10 or more new threads (and we then have to re-post). (Boy I'm loving my commas today... sorry :P) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Walter PlingeWed, 11 July 2007, 07:25 am

I always wanted to become famous but don't know how!!

Hi, I'm Pooja Pabla I am 12 years old and I've always wanted to become famous..if anyone knows any talent agencies or have any tips on how to become famous please e-mail me at poojapabla@hotmail.com thanks

Walter PlingeSun, 29 July 2007, 03:09 pm

Hiya, i have been acting since 4 and want to become famous

hiya im hayleigh and i want to be famous and i have been acting for a LONNNNNNNG time and i have done heaps of plays and produtions and won awards on my acting skills and if u want me to be a movie role or anything else contact me on debya@bigpond.net.au and also i do dancing, modelling and art. With Luv Hayley xoxo

vickstahsWed, 1 Aug 2007, 04:28 pm

Youth Theatres

Hmms.. wells, I'm relatively new to this forum so thought I might contribute a little of my opinion. I personally don't believe in Youth Forums- especially for those of you who've heard of CPCA (Children's Peforming Company of Australia). The fees are high, the curriculum is not worth mentioning and the organisation was pretty pathetic. One year wasted at the drama school and I quited without looking back. Of course, this goes without saying that not *all* youth theatres are uneducational- I would recommend a few, if I knew any. However, this post is getting off the subject of the thread.. sorry, lols. I'll stop now, ^^

LogosWed, 1 Aug 2007, 04:33 pm

Maybe I'm cynical but I am

Maybe I'm cynical but I am beginning to wonder how many of these "I am a 12 year old genius and I want to be famous" posts are real. So which of them are paedophiles fishing and which are policemen trying to trap aforementioned paedophiles. Back to what I have said before: Never put your own phone number or e-amil address on this site if you are young and young ones please don't post a picture. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

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