So you want to be in movies? Ironically, it's neither

So you want to be in movies? Ironically, it's neither so easy nor so difficult as you might imagine!

Many a young woman and man have stars in their eyes at an early age. Kids like Dakota Fanning serve as inspiration to millions of kids who want to be in movies. However, you must be thoroughly dedicated to your objective, being both persistent and willing to work hard towards your goal.

Just because you've got good looks doesn't mean you'll get a role by just showing up. In fact, while good looks may be an asset, you don't have to be a stunning example of female beauty or male handsomeness. Can't you think of several actors and actresses who have made it to the big screen, but are not extraordinary in looks?

If you want to be in movies, there are several factors which play a role in your ultimate success or failure. Training is one of the most important components in building a successful acting career. Let's take a look at some of the steps you'll need to take to launch your acting career.

1.If you're quite young, say in grade or middle school, and are determined to be in movies while you're still in your teens, or as a young adult, the best time to start is now! If your school offers a drama class, by all means enroll. Even small towns usually have a Little Theatre group, which draws actors and would-be actors from the local community, putting on perhaps a dozen plays each year. Call them up and ask if you might audition for them. The answer is most often Yes. You may be required to do a 'cold reading', where you just show up and are handed a script to read. Others might provide a script you can read over before auditioning.

2.Take a class in diction. Diction pertains not only to style, but correctness in pronunciation, enunciation and clarity. Perhaps the Queen of diction is Meryl Streep, with her extraordinary ability to speak in a variety of dialects and speaking styles.

3.Do some research on the net and in libraries. A Google search for 'acting camps', 'acting seminars online' and 'acting workshops online', should provide thousands of leads to websites with valuable articles and links to online and offline training programs.

4.Read, voraciously! If you want to be in movies, reading the classics gives you an opportunity to 'get into character'. The best actors are known to transcend their own personality and 'become' the character in the script. Read 'Gone with the Wind', or 'The Old Man and the Sea'. Any classic novel will do. You'll find that reading Scarlett O'Hara's lines aloud forces you to adopt her style and perspective. Get inside her head, learn what motivates her and why she reacts in particular ways. See how her character evolves. Once you've practiced in front of the mirror and feel competent to portray her character, in diction, mannerisms and facial and body expression, give a performance in front of family members or friends. Ask for a critique.

5.Cultivate mentors whenever possible. You'll find mentors in the Little Theatre groups, drama classes, workshops, seminars and camps. Building a network of mentors, refined over time, is a big step towards your ultimate objective: to be in movies.

6.As you build a portfolio of credits and this will take time you might now think of hiring a photographer which adequately depicts your 'many faces', showcasing your ability for diversity of character representation.

7.When your portfolio is sufficiently robust, now's the time to look for an agent. Agents have the connections to match you with a variety of parts currently on offer. Check the prospective agent's credentials before you sign a contract. Having an attorney review the contract is always a good idea.

Following these seven steps will put you on solid footing in your ambition to be in movies. There's so much you'll learn along the way, meeting people with far more experience and making new and important connections that get you where you want to go!

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