Actors' Starter Pack

Seeing a lot of actors' submissions for roles, I know that some might be a little lost in terms of what is asked of them. We are not all fortunate enough to go to drama schools, and even then, sometimes, these information are not shared. I see a lot of actors spending their money on things they don’t need, or on headshots that end up not being industry standard.

Actors' time and money are valuable, and should not be taken advantage of. We already work in a competitive and unstable industry, having to juggle between part-time jobs and auditions, without having to get scammed on top of that.

What is a proper headshot?

How can I find a good photographer?

How long should my showreel be?

What should I include in it?