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ahh...this is a topic i feel i can relate to...always wondered to.
But its true of every single answer here thus far...inc giving head. So much connections involved that its not funny. So not funny like Seth Rogen, speaking of which, i have no clue why he he makes it on blockbuster roles. Stuff like this pisses me off.
I have a few friends that are actors, and they've been in schooling for musical and stage.....and even though they want to get into film, their credentials for schooling doesn't mean JACK!!
Theres so much politics as well behind it...and then it narrows down to the marketability factor, ie, what are your assets as an actor, and will it fit to your stereotype. If you're an asian person, you better know martial arts!! And when i mean martial arts...i don't mean MMA, i mean stuff that will really cool on camera. If movies has taught me anything, an asian male in movies is only good for three things, kicking and screaming, being gangsters, or being laughed at.
If you want to test yourself on your potential, heres a couple things. Check out the improv on granville island. You think you can do what they can do off top of their head? You may have the potential to be an actor. Granville Island Improv Sports also have classess which i have taken an interest to, but never got off actually had the guts to do. This improv stuff pretty much makes a lot of actors....not just memorizing and reprising a script....kinda like making it your own scene. Because a lot of auditions for movies are like that.
Check out a youtube video....unfortunately i can't provide the link with this shitty computer i am using. Search Russel Brand Audtion Forgetting Sarah Marshall. You'll see russel brand doing an audition where he has no script but has to come up with something funny off the top of their head. If you can do stuff like that....then pursue further
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