I get a lot and I mean A LOT of emails from people wanting to know how to get started in the industry. So I’m starting this post as I’m about to restart in the industry! I took a break y’all. When I left NYC and all of my agents and all of my work contacts, I knew that I was taking a risk. I took a risk to try for something that I love and something that I do love but what I’ve found out recently is that I am missing what I loved before. I worked on a shoot all last week with an incredible team and it reminded me of just how much I love the work. I love figuring out how to get a shot quickly for camera. Almost anyone can set down a drink, but to set it down for camera is another deal entirely. & I love figuring out how to contort my body around the camera or flags or other obstacles to try to find a way to make my hand look like it is naturally doing whatever is needed. It was an incredible week on set and I loved being back in that world. So I’m going to give it a go and see what I can get started out here, in a new state!
Granted, I have a good background to start with. I am not starting from scratch, like so many people are. But I did start from ground one back in the days before google and self promotion became easy. I had to research for long periods to figure out who to mail my information too. Now everything can be found in a few clicks. and contact can be made by filling out a form on a website. So here goes, I’m going to keep track of what I’m doing to get started, lay it out, step by step.
Time to get back into the gloves!!!
Today, I am researching places to send my composite cards to in search of work… Also, starting to think about finding an agency to rep me for commercial work.
