Finding an agent is the very first thing that you need to do when you are serious about becoming an actor, and this must be very simple. All you need to do is to have a portfolio of your good looking photos, a resume, envelopes, stamps, and a list of prospective agents.

So first, you need a portfolio of good looking photographs of your self. Simple portfolios with details like - taken where, date, event, etc will be fine and you don’t need to have a customized and expensive portfolio to submit to prospective agents. Select the best photographs you have. Make sure that the pictures look exactly like you, without any jewelry, not wearing a hat, and not wearing sunglasses. Simple pictures that have your personality shine through are fine.

A resume is another thing to prepare if your photos are ready. Make sure to write a simple resume. Agencies have a lot of applicants daily so if you have a long resume, they have no time to read it. Make sure your resume includes everything about your physical status, statistics like height, weight, age, color of hair, color of eyes, identification marks, age range, clothing size, shoe size, special skills, and talent.

When both resume and photographs are ready, then it is time for you to go your prospective agency and submit the requirements in person. No matter where you live, you must contact a Screen Actors Guild franchised agent first. You can get the details of these franchised agents by going to http://www.sag.org. This is to make sure that you are looking for a legitimate and reliable agent. There is a lot of scamming nowadays done by fake agents, so be very careful with this.

You may also send your application through mail. Most agents do not reply to emails form applicants so the best thing to contact them is through regular mail. Never even send an email with attachment. Companies do not open emails with attachment. Be sure to contact them through phone if possible. This is the most professional ways to apply for an actor career. Sending emails is done only by applicants who are not really serious and lack of guts and self confidence.

You must prepare a letter telling the agency that you are an aspiring actor seeking for a legit agent. After sending your letter that includes a resume and photos, wait and relax. Most agencies examine the applications and most probably you will get a response within 1 to 2 months. Most agencies respond to letters that have self-stamped address envelopes because they consider the sender a dedicated professional.

Do not call over and over again and pester an agency about your submission. They will never represent you if you become a regular caller. Just wait it out while working on your acting skills and preparing for an audition.

If an agency is interested in you, they will call or send a letter asking you for an audition. Make sure you are well-dressed during the audition and make sure you always have some extra things. Other agencies request applicants to do a certain role during interview so it is good to have extra clothes. Do your best on the audition and if you pass, then call it a lucky day.

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