"Breaking into Hollywood: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Actors"

Starting an acting career in Hollywood can be a daunting task for those who are new to the industry. However, with the right guidance and training, it is possible to break into the acting world and build a successful career.

According to Wendy Alane Wright, founder of Hollywood Winners Circle Academy, a leading program for training new actors, the first and most important step is to learn how to act. “Before you do anything else, get into acting classes, take scene study, on-camera acting, auditioning techniques, commercial techniques, and improv. Keep training all year, every single year,” Wright advises.

Another crucial step is to get professional headshots. Wright stresses the importance of using thoughts, emotions and attitudes in your shots, not just posing. She also suggests creating acting profiles on legitimate online casting sites such as Casting Networks, Actors access, and Backstage, as having profiles is key to getting seen.

Wright also recommends recording two (2) HD clips of short scenes (one dramatic, one comedic) using good lighting and sound in front of a blank wall, and uploading them to your online profiles. She advises creating a professional resume and submitting yourself daily on those 3 casting sites, and going out and booking at least 5-10 short films, student films, and web-series to gain acting experience. Add your bookings and acting classes to your online resumes as you build your career.

Once you have the basics covered, Wright suggests making a list of potential Managers and/or Agents and emailing them a short cover letter with links to your Actors Access and Casting Network profiles.

Another resource for actors looking to break into the industry is Alex Collins's program, Beyond Acting. Collins offers self-guided online courses and coaching opportunities for actors who want to be the CEO of their own career. Bonnie Gillespie, a casting director and author of the book Self Management for Actors, also works with actors to help build their acting careers with a spiritual approach, working with astrology, and mindset.

In conclusion, starting an acting career takes time, patience, and dedication. It is important to learn the craft of acting, get professional headshots, create online profiles, and submit yourself to casting sites. Then, you can build your resume, book short films, and web-series, and create a list of potential managers and agents. Finally, you can consider working with a program like Hollywood Winners Circle Academy, Alex Collins's Beyond Acting, or Bonnie Gillespie's Self Management for Actors to get the guidance and support you need to build a successful acting career in Hollywood.

The key takeaways:

• The importance of learning the craft of acting through classes and training
• The need for professional headshots that showcase range and potential
• Creating online profiles on legitimate casting sites and submitting yourself to them on a daily basis
• Building a professional resume and gaining experience by booking short films, web-series and student films
• Creating a list of potential managers and agents and emailing them a short cover letter with links to your online profiles
• The availability of programs and resources like Hollywood Winners Circle Academy, Beyond Acting, and Self Management for Actors to provide guidance and support in building a successful acting career.