Whatever you are good at might be the thing that gets you into
your first movie. Sports, hobbies, impersonations or maybe just knowing how to drive a fork lift. You can make it by being yourself. You are
one of a kind. Hollywood needs you.
Bicycle scenes are often used in movies.
If you are good at riding a bicycle, the possibility of doubling for an actor who
is not adept might be your door opener. Most acting roles are for adults but there are many youth films made each year. Making it
in Hollywood requires some ability and some luck. Opportunities arise every day. Hollywood needs you. Really. |
Skateboarding Often in movies there
are scenes for experienced young skateboarders. Each new generation brings new faces to the theater screens to do
what sometimes are actual stunts. Stunts are under the jurisdiction of the Screen Actors Guild and a person
who performs under their contract will get residual pay each time the film is shown again on TV. One reason to make it in Hollywood is to get
those good residual checks. Whether you are trying to make it or you have already made it or you are in the process of
makin' it in small steps or making it big, you will find out that your route to success is totally different from every other performer.
You will find shortcuts and you will follow in the footsteps of others, but your path will be unique. |

Billiards or pool shooting If you are good at shooting pool make sure it's on
your resume. I have worked in movies and TV series and commercials where a billiards game or pool hall scene was the focus. If you are good, you might be
asked to read for a line. That could be your first step toward making it. |
Animal Handler If you have an exotic animal which might be used
in a film, they will probably also want you to give it commands and usually appear with the animal. Some animal trainers
have become the stars of their own movie or TV series. I have worked in scenes with elephants, chimpanzees, a bear and many dogs.
(Incidently, I kept a close eye on these two guys and they did not hurt the elephant.) |
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Visiting Hollywood?
Some places to eat in Hollywood
Fairfax, Hollywood's "other" High School
Hollywood High School
Getting around (buses and MetroRail) in Hollywood
Sights to see in Hollywood
Hollywood Movie Studios
Sights to see, Page 2
Sights to see, Page 3
The Fans... They can make you or they can break you.
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