How do get involved with short films and student films?
I would really like to get involved in short films and student film, but I don’t know how to go about it. I live in London, and am 20mins away from central london. Does anyone know I can go about getting involved?
Local colleges are the best way to go. Find some nearby schools that have a focus on film making and submit a headshot and resume to them. Usually those directors are dying for new faces instead of the same old actors from the school. In fact, they’re usually grateful enough to provide you a copy of the final product and (if you have enough work) will offer to help you make a reel in lieu of payment.
Also, look at local audition postings. A lot of times there’s a long list of theatre auditions and then a smaller list of local filmmakers looking for small parts in independent films. In America we have Craigslist online which is a free post and there are always a lot of opportunities there. Does London have an equivalent?
And just for good measure, networking is such an important tool for film! Meet as many film-associated people as you can and meet their friends, then theirs… Schools are the best places to do that. If you’re in a position to enroll in a film class (just a freelance class- not college level) you’ll meet a lot of people there who are in the class, or even the folks teaching, who will be able to give you more contacts and places to find casting opportunities.
These are things that worked for me! Best of luck to you!!
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