How Much Does it Cost to Become an Actor?
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- How to become an actor without going broke. The costs of starting an acting career can vary widely. How much does it cost to become an actor? Let's talk about the things you can expect to spend money on in your first couple years as an actor. Your startup costs, so to speak.
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Video Sections:
0:00 Intro
1:45 Cost of acting classes
5:12 Cost of headshots
7:04 Cost of casting websites
9:05 Cost of self taping equipment
10:57 Cost of demo reel editing
11:46 Cost of agents and managers
12:51 Cost of joining SAG-AFTRA
13:54 Cost of relocating
15:53 The real cost of an acting career
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I just started and Idk if I like it yet should I go to classes and try ?
@@faked_obey7702 Go to a class and see if you like it
I’m 14 and I am planning to start an acting career. I don’t know if I can change to start acting classes in college but when I’m able to get a job. I’m planning to save up 100k. It’s a little bit more confusing because I live in the UK.
I love watching movies and since this pandemic started. I’ve been wanting to start acting. It’s rather me acting or being a stunt actor.
Did you go to college
@@isabellemagner3269 I went to college but not for acting. I studied computer science and engineering in college
I dropped out of Economics School on my 3rd year in Brazil so i could move to New York and become an actor. Your videos are a life safer, inspiring and knowledgeable. Thank you for giving us beginning actors directions.
Glad they are helpful! Thanks for watching!
Good luck for New York.
It is an amazing city.
Try Face Training to approve your acting.
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How has it been going for you so far? I realize it's been 10 months since you posted your comment.
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He must be doing great since he hasn't responded yet.
@@lancelewis1400 haha yep
Starting my acting journey at a ripe old age of 35..been a single dad to my son..he's chasing his dreams.. I thought I'd chase mine too. For him and myself. Your videos are very helpful thank you !!.. I'm scared I'm nervous I'm excited
I hope everything goes well with your journey.
Don't let anything crush your dreams! Keep going for it!
@@Joseph-sm1ye appreciate it bro
@@hpac9051yeah it's nothing at all.
I'm curious now to ask though. How is progress for you so far?
@@Joseph-sm1ye keep pushing through.. reaching out to different agents . Working my craft too taking classes
@@hpac9051 All that hard work will pay off in the end. I'm envious of your determination
so be rich to start off and then get ready to be poor haha
😂
I saved about 18.000$ now and I plan on moving from the UK to Atlanta next year when I saved some more money, I have to say your videos are absolutely amazing I started acting with 13 but I never knew how to get bigger thanks to you I was able to make a plan for myself and gain confidence in what I do. since everyone said I won't success. thanks to you I got more hope and more confidence Thank you
I will watch all your videos to become a actor no matter how long it takes
I would risk this to peruse my acting career.I am 14 and Im still in 8th grade and I will save money for this.
Sup G
Same im in year 9 n im 14, i want to become an actor on coronation street, its also my profile pic
Make sure you have a back-up plan in case acting does not work out. While I believe it can granted that you put in the work and have a quality agent, it’s always good to have something more stable to fall back on.
Same I’m 14 in 9th grade and I rly wanna be an actor and I’d go broke if I had to
yeah I am in 9th grade and every time I see these videos I start crying because I want to be in Hollywood so bad, and acting just makes me so joyful. I really hope we all make it, We got this!
i’m 14 and going into high school. i’ve been passionate about acting for many years now, even though i am just getting started. videos like these are so so helpful and i cannot wait to start my career. i’m planning on being in the drama club at my school, and taking classes online because i live in a small town in ohio with no acting classes available. i’m so excited to start and so thankful for people who help by making videos like this so thank you so much!
This sounds really great, and I wish you a lot of luck and satisfaction, but a pretty important tip for being on the internet; it's very preferable to never state that you're a minor, and even more than that, it's not a good idea to give directions to where you live. That, and making your real name public and other indicators of where you are could be dangerous. I don't want to make you think you made a big mistake or anything, but it's very good to be cautionary about these things. There are bad people on the internet.
this described me literally perfectly
omg you literally took the words out my mouth and the fact we both live in Ohio!!!!! 😭 I start high school in 14 days.
@@issthatnaomi Same!! I’m a little nervous but to start acting will be a good experience for me
@@minecraftgang54 yes it would be so fun even though I know there are some cons to it. Some people really have the personality for acting and aren't using it.
That's why a lot of actors have rich parents
Not all. Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio didn't have wealthy parents
@@highwayrider3516 I didn't say all
preach
I think my brother is actor…
@@highwayrider3516 Leonardo DiCaprio has been acting since he was small, soo thats different
This video was great, and extremely insightful, but as a child, I'm not sure if I'd be able to apply most of these to any potential career in acting because they require so much money and effort. I would love if you could be able to make a specific video on how minors should persue acting.
YESSS PLSS
Same
Yes I'm thinking about continuing acting after high school
So me as an African student actually just started acting but here in my country Zambia we don't have acting school, so your reasons aren't they enough than me going to acting school which is more costing.
Great video! It’s so worth it to pay for quality classes and headshots
It really is!
I'm willing to do anything for my career.
excellent.
Sharon Mwende same
Me too.. ( get it ) be careful about "anything "
Same
Blood sacrifice in the making.
sir , I didn't knew that you are on the movie venom . I just knew that . so , congratulations and sorry for wishing you late . lots of love
Thanks!
Thanks for the advices👌🏾!!
Thank you very much for all the advice. I really look forward to watching your videos!!
Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for your honest and sincere advice.
Kurt, this channel and you’re motivation is very moving for myself, and I’m sure for many others as well. I want to thank you for blowing a little wind to our spark, which then turns to our flame. I will make sure to contact you, and grab some chow with you, once I am fully into my acting career. Thank you in advance. - Eric Fortis Jr.
Wow, this is VERY informative. Thank you, sir!
Thank you for the video, I learned so much information.
Love your videos man this proabally the best tips I’ve gotten for acting
Thanks. These videos are all well done and helpful.
Man thank you so much for giving me hope, you've given me more advice on how to do this than anyone else, it's bitter sweet. Either way, you deserve to know that you're truly helping people and giving us an insight on how to get started, which is more than appreciated.
Dude these videos are badass and downright inspirational, thanks so much.
Awesome awesome great video, I am definitely interested in doing some acting auditions and I am so glad I saw this video this is going to be very helpful. I am a teacher by profession, so my plan is to get situated and then start preparing for auditions. This is is a great start. Thanks I will keep checking in on this channel.
Thanks you so much for the valuable information
Thank you for the information.
Thank you so much for your videos 🙏
@Acting Career Center 3:18 literally filled me with joy, lol. I am currently a doctorate student in forensic psychology and I was worried i'd have to pursue another degree however, I am eager to take acting classes and equivalent training courses.
thanks you very much for all you advice
what a remarkable closing statement. Thank you
Thankyou for the information...
You're The Absolute BEST Kurt
omg this is so crazy im orginally from cleveland ohio as well but i moved to orlando florida, im 16 and i actually go to school of the arts were im a vocal and drama major. I want to be an actor so bad ive just been watching so many of your videos, there amazing. Im going to keep watching to keep informing myself. I would love to speak one on one with you someday.
Thank you so much you really help my soul
Thanks Kurt , really love your videos and encouragement. I am from Fiji
Acting is my Dream . Which will be real
Thanks to you
One thing about relocation costs: it's not just saving around 5K-10K to go to a larger market for this career. I live in LA and I would go as far to say don't move to the larger market unless you have a JOB (full or part time) that lets you afford to live there. A real job that you can make a living. It could be real estate, finance, whatever you like and can do that is not part of this industry. It's stable so you can keep the lights on and audition for acting roles.
I'm sure a lot of people are committed to act but many actors don't feel the sacrifices until they are in it or what they hoped to accomplish doesn't pan out in their timing. Good to great working actors book 12-15% of their auditions - a lot are mentally worn out by close to 90% rejection rate -- are actors starting out ready for that? Like I said before, add to that either finding a job or being in a job they're not crazy to support themselves...are they ready for it? If you can afford the experiences above, then welcome to the show business and best of luck.
Great advice. Hope the ones with big dreams here are reading this.
Thank you!!! I was getting discouraged and GOD SENT ME TO YOUR PAGE. You sir are freaking amazing!!!!!!! Omg thank you. New subscriber. I've already shot 2 movies and on my 3rd. 2 months in 😊
As usual excellent tips!
You’re the best coming through with these amazing videos 🙌🏼 thanks for all the information it’s very helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks again for watching!
This was very informative! I moved here with work/family and was wondering about acting/modeling. I totally feel you on the “love of the art” as a bodybuilder. I made ZERO money at all the amateur shows I did, and didn’t earn a dime until I went pro. Tons of sacrifices, but I love the sport! 🤩 This video was very insightful. Thank you 😊
Backstage is great for getting short films and student films but that’s really it
If you need a reel do backstage before AA or CN
Thanks for your input!
What really interests me about being an actor is not money or fame, what i want is live the experiences that this industry can offer you...
The filmmaking and acting world is going to be upended by people like yourself. Social media is changing the way we learn. Honestly, your channel makes you stand out as an actor and I'm sure you'll get roles by being seen on CZcams.
Thank you!
I turned 15 last month.. I live in a small town in ohio.. it’s really a ghost town so there’s really no acting classes in this town so I’m glad you mentioned drama clubs and school. Next semester I’m taking preforming arts along with the next 3 years!
500th comment! Love your page! So helpful! Thank you!
Dude your very very talented with all of this you help me so much I haven’t started anything yet but my goals are to build up my profile and get into big movies with big directors thankyou so much
I'm so happy I found you and Houde School of Acting. Being in Cleveland, always being a fan of photography and movies and feeling like actually being an actress is something I feel in my body I can do, finding your videos and Houde classes have made me so happy, especially when I was unemployed during the height of COVID. It really helped me remember what the point of life is, and that's to do what ignites a fire in you. Thank you so much for making videos encouraging people to take the risks and put the work into this field! Beyond helpful.
sincerely, a fellow clevelander! ^_^
Cleveland love! I'm so glad you have found all of this helpful and inspiring! Best of luck to you!
The perfect comment. Completely agree with that statement 'the point of life is to do what ignites a fire in you'
Hey Kurt .... Saw you on Original Joe as Dr Cho! What a surprise and great job you did!
Hey Mr. Kurt, I wanted to say I’ve been enjoying your videos. It’s so hard to find a step by step process in becoming an actor. You have really clarified some things for me. I was wondering, what is your opinion of The Company Acting Studio in Covington? I’m thinking about contacting them soon to start taking classes.
I can't believe you are from Cleveland! I live 30 minutes west of Cleveland.
Hey you are really an inspiration,,I want to like move from Kenya and go to LA to become an actor
Thanks Kurt, new subscriber here. Super helpful video, keep em coming! Also greeting from Australia!
Glad to have people watching from down under! Thanks for subscribing!
Thank u for helping us
thanks for watching!
Knew I recognized your face. Youre dope. Thanks for the tips dude. Lifes a garden dig it
Thanks You Sharing
I am now so focused on my acting career ,by these vedios
Love this such good and very important stuff most actors don't think about. So worth it all in the long run. ❤️🌹
Definitely worth it!
I was doing my research on occupations acting was one of them just seeing what it takes. I took acting classes in. late 2000's and did for requirement at LaGuardia community college
Thank you so much for this video, especially the ending portion. Currently, I am dedicating my finances and time strictly to acting and its not easy. You helped bring my motivation back up, by telling me I'm experiencing every bit of the process that I am supposed to!
Everybody goes through it!
Baby steps 😌
How is it going since? Genuinely curious.
Your videos are great.Could you please make a video about acting schools that offer online classes now(I mean there are a lof o them but it is hard to know whic ones worth to take and spend money).Thanks in advance.Really all of these videos are so helpful
Yeah, pretty much every acting school offers online classes nowadays. The only ones I can personally recommend are the ones that I have actually attended myself:
Houde School of Acting:
www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration
Drama Inc:
dramainc.net/open-classes
I’m in Atlanta too and have been working in BG since February 2020. I want to get speaking roles and booked on commercial so I’m diving in!
@@daizycooper217gmail9 I’m dead serious about it. thx so much!
@@daizycooper217gmail9 what does Charlotte do?
I took 2 years of drama in high school but now I’m 33 lol and now I’m just thinking why I never pursued my passion... I would love to give it a shot I remember always dreaming to become an actress ❤️
Acting class in Dallas 😀
I took some time away from acting after completing my degree to pursue something else and ended up in healthcare. However I haven’t been able to let that feeling go and my need to act has overcome the “risks”. I feel the time away has helped me grow as a person. Every time I see a play or watch a show I’m always hit with the desire to act. Any advice? I feel taking acting classes is a great place to start and I guess go from there?
Yes, start with acting classes!
i will do anything! to get to the top i wanna inspire people i wanna be someone i want to be there.
Reel and headshot photos can be done for free if you network and form friendships. Key thing is to build that foundation with photographers, filmmakers and etc. Costs of classes and casting website fees can’t be avoided, however, you can start out with gigs on Facebook before paying for casting websites to gain that experience. Just be safe
Wow you are so helpful
Happy to help
Im 16 and me and my family are moving from India to canada.....so I'll start my career in canada and try to move to Atalanta to grow...
I'll follow all your videos 😀
Idk I luv the way you explain everything you can be my teacher😅
Ooh yet another good vid!
Curiously would you say that doing a uni course gives you a notable edge or could you gain similar skills with other acting courses and classes
That is highly subjective. I've never taken uni acting courses and I know plenty of other successful actors who never did either. There are also plenty of examples of successful actors who did get a degree in acting. I think it will ultimately be up to you and what you are most comfortable with.
Acting Career Center sorry for the late reply (did not see the message lol)
But that’s a fairly helpful answer, I appreciate it and It’ll help a lot
Good morning, I'm answering your question, first question about why, why? Is not only that I want to carry my uncle Russell Means acting career, also I'm hoping to get my own story out there,I like true stories, also I have a spontaneous sense of humor, it's in my blood to be an actress! Very passionate about character and turning into character, any character, not only native American characters.
I honestly love you
For your information on backstage there are TONS of listings of shooting film in Atlanta... For $100 a day!!!! Or preferably for free.
What are some good coffee stops in LA? I have ideas to share as a senior and am looking for positive opportunity while delivering groceries?? Maybe where the STAR stop for coffee? Also are there places I might visit for local auditions? Thanks!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Wait, you’re from Cleveland? I’m from Cleveland! I’m watching this at home right now wondering if I should move to LA 😅 Maybe I should move to Atlanta??
Audition sheet hmmm I like that
Man no wander some actors go into debt so much money but would love to this tho just gotta firgure out away to start getting into classes and keep my family happy
I just noticed u want in cobra kai, I love that show!
Can you please suggest the good online classes that are available for beginners as I don’t live close to a city that has filming ?? Thank you!
what are your thoughts on John Cassablancas on helping to get your acting career started??
Luckily, most places have background roles for movies and commercials. I live in rural east texas but I could easily drive 2 hours to Dallas to be a background performer for a commercial. Thats money in my pocket (for classes) as well as set experience.
Hey, Kurt I am 12 years old from Sweden. And I got absolutley stunned by Harry Potter. I know I wanna be an actor when I grow do you think it’s a good idea to start with theatre classes mate?
I’d like to give a shot to become an actress:)
You mentioned that it usually costs about 100+ dollars for acting classes per month. Was curious about how many classes on average are usually given per month? Very helpful info. Thanks!
thank youuuuuu
I like that he pretty much tells it like it is
I'd do everything to become an actor. Even though my parents aren't rich, I hope that I can become an actor. It would be sad if I can't be one because of our money... :(
ik its an old post but here's some inspiration:
sometimes you just have to do the 'impossible'
Hey man, I've been going through some things and I believe God has been trying to tell me this is my journey...and guess what I have no money saved, my family doesn't think I'm capable of anything besides a dead end job, if I don't go to college I'm wasting time dreaming of becoming an actor, my families have no money, so trust me when I say that people like us are more than capable! Just have to grind and persevere through all hurdles thrown our way and stabilize your support circle with genuine positive people.
I am literally 13 but i want to be an actor your video is so inspiring thanks for encouraging us i really appreciate it
Kurt sir what was age required for international students to come us for acting course
*No* I refuse to do drama at my crap school the drama teacher acts like a 5 year olds therapist and I hate it. *Nononono*
IKRRR
SAMEEEEEE
My school doesnt have a drama class it scrapped music when I just got there so I missed out on everything 😂
I just thought that maybe I would be good at acting. I have no idea even where to begin as far as classes. I am curious as how I would do
We did have drama in my school, but the teacher wasn't nice and she just always seemed sour like this wasn't the job she envisioned so HS never really helped me. Would just some acting classes be super beneficial to me?
Is it enough to get classes at school or should I go to classes other than school, btw that k you for your advice, your videos help me a lot
You don't have to take multiple classes at the same time but I do recommend continuing to take classes for your entire career.
Not sure if this posted: What are your thoughts on John Cassablancas & their classes in helping get your acting career?? Are they worth the $75 a week for 30 weeks plus the &80 per 3 photo shots??
I've watched two of your videos and let me just say that You're now my go to guy when it comes to learning about how to pursue acting step by step. I can listen to you talk all day. Your videos are very informative and the way you expound every detail makes me confident in what you are saying and actually seem possible for me to do...thanks so much. Liked and subbed 👍
Edited to ask a question lol
During these crazy pandemic times, any suggestions on who to go to online for beginner acting classes?
a couple of places where I've trained are
Houde School of Acting:
www.houdeschoolofacting.com/online-registration
Drama Inc:
dramainc.net/open-classes/
I also plan on offering some Zoom workshops starting in January. If you're signed up for my email list, I'll be announcing them on there.
@@ActingCareerCenter great! Thanks so much.
What's your opinion on interning at production companies or casting offices to try and get your acting career started that way?
I think it is a great thing to do to build your network and to learn about the industry. If you intern at a casting office, make it your goal to learn, not to try to get them to cast you in something.
Hard truths indeed. You have to recognize that in the world of Show Business that Business is the bigger of the two words. One of first things to learn is to "act professionally" in your business life. There are a lot of talented people who couldn't/didn't make it, not for lack of talent but for lack of business savvy. Most people can't afford to be an average actor (Look up the stats of how much an average actor makes yearly). To make a living as a "working actor" you have to be above average, working your way to being great and then finally sought after. that's how a career works. Also remember this simple mantra. Chaos happens when your outgo is more than your income. Stay business minded!
if only I could afford it I love acting so much and I can't do lots of the things because I live in a place where there are hardly any acting classes and also its just extremely expensive
Same
Hey, I'm in the exact same position, have you gotten around that since it's been a year and if you have would you mind sharing with me?