If you have dreamed of heading to Hollywood and finding fame and fortune, and you believe you have the talent to hit it big, there are ways to get started in the businesses that will reduce your risk of failure. Everyday people hop off the bus in hopes of finding luck on the silver screen, but they lack the experience, talent, and know-how to accomplish anything. Those who have put in a lot of hard work and gotten the experience it takes to succeed are the ones that are most likely to succeed. Getting experience before you have been discovered as a future star can be tough, but if you have a plan and you know where to begin, it is possible. The first thing you should do, especially if you have not left for Los Angeles, is contact a modeling agency. Modeling agencies can help you get set up with photographs or head shots and may have tips on getting started in the industry. Many models have taken success with photographs and turned it into a career in acting.

To really get a feel for acting, you must spend time doing it. Participating in theater performances is not exactly the same as movie work, but many would argue it is tougher. When making a movie, you get to redo things that are mistakes, but during live performances, this is not an option. You are also engaged with your audience because they are right in the room. Acting in theater performances gives you a chance to learn how to memorize lines, understand interaction with fellow performers, and understand how rehearsals and state direction works.

One of the most popular ways movie stars get started in their craft is working in commercials. Many of today