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How to Start Acting in Hollywood 🎭

319 views · Published 19 June 2016 · 3:01 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: Desert ★ Hustle · 2016 · Education

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This video expresses the opinions of the presenter, and not any of the companies mentioned herein.  I do not recommend moving to Los Angeles just to work as a background actor, as the income is meant to be supplemental and the work is not necessarily consistent.  That said, some people do make a living at this.  My biggest tip is to join Extras Management, which is the booking service that I use.  When you join, be sure to write my name ADAM WAGENER as the person who referred you on the sign-up paperwork.

When I was a non-union actor, Extras Management got me so much work that I had to call them to request days off.  (One nice thing is that you are in control of your work schedule so you can take off any days that you want.)

I have tried other booking services and found Extras Management to be the best.  I intend to make additional "How To" videos to help actors like myself succeed in the entertainment business.  This video just scratches the surface.  

Please subscribe and stay tuned.  Leave a comment to let me know what you're interested in learning more about.  I've been working as an actor in LA since 2008, also a production assistant, and of course, I have my start running shows as a producer for public access television at SMC-TV (Santa Maria Community TV).

The Break Up is a short film by Art Guerrero starring Dania Bennett, Parker Evenson, and myself.  You can watch the complete short for free here on YouTube:   https://youtu.be/qA0rnsV4cFY

To start working, check registration times and info at http://www.extrasmanagement.com

To get my free e-book send an email to [email protected] and put BACKGROUND ACTING E-BOOK in the subject line.

Limited Time Offer:  I'm giving a free one-look headshot session to non-union and union actors who register at Extras Management and give me a referral credit.  That means you must be new to Extras Management, and you write my name on the form.  You should contact me before hand at [email protected] to let me know you are going to register and put EXTRAS MANAGEMENT in the subject line.  When I get your referral credit I will arrange a time to meet with you in the L.A. area to do your headshots.  See my photography at www.headshots-by-adam.com   

My Personal Site
http://adam-jay.wix.com/actor
My IMDB Page
http://imdb.com/name/nm2356616

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