Headshots, Resume & Cover letter

Headshots - An 8 x 10 sized photo of an actor's face. Used in order to submit the actor to a specific role. Up until not so long ago the proper photo was in black and white. Today the photo can be a color one, and in some cases shows more than the actor's face. Some headshots shows 3/4 body shots, and there are some that show full body shots. But study shows that for best results, the clearer the face and the eyes are, you are more likely to be called to an audition.

Resume - An actor's resume should list his physics (height, hair color, eye color...), his credits (projects he has done), his contact info (usually the agent or manager), and his skills (sports, languages, hobbies).

Cover letter - A cover letter should be a personal letter (not general) that addresses the director, or casting director, in order to tell him in a few more words why this specific actor is right for this specific role.

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Below is just a sample resume and can be customized for your level of experience. If you do not have experience, be sure to begin a resume with your stats, then skills and any other useful information. If your character has name, it is always better to put it's name than the credit (Co star, featured, etc)

YOUR NAME AFFILIATIONS (if any) such as SAG/AFTRA
Height: 5' 10"	Representation or other contact information
Weight: 160 lbs.	8686 Any Road
Hair: Black	San Diego, CA 92008
Eyes: Blue	Telephone: 760-599-5400

Film
Titanic	Mike	20th Century Fox
Over the Hedge	Supporting	DreamWorks
Star Wars	Featured	Lucas Films
Hart's War	Lead	MGM

Television
Lost	Guest Star	ABC
Jew Tales	Co Star	MoonQuake
Alias	Mr., Kahn	CBS

Theatre
Catch that man	Lou	Theatre of the Arts
Mental case	Bob	Elite Theatre
Lovely Tom	Tom	The Clash Theatre

Commercials
Nike	Athlete	B.B. Productions
Ford	Narrator	Mobile Video Productions

Training
Dan Sam	Stage and Screen	Los Angeles, California
Bobby Rid	Auditions Techniques	New York, New York

Specials Skills
Basketball, African Dancing, Martial Arts, Mime, Extreme Biking, Rock Climbing, Hip Hop, Singing, Stunts, Basketball, Football, Diving

Your cover letter really depends of the purpose of your submission. If it is to a casting director you may point to a specific skill that might get you the part. If you are writing to an agent, then mention that you're seeking a new representation.

Mike Anderson,
1234, West 87 Street,
Queens, NY, 12123
(212)-456 5890.

Date: 31st May, 2006.

Mr. John Smith,
National Acting Talent Unlimited,
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am an actor new to the city. I grew up in Chicago and just graduated from the University of North Carolina. I just booked a recurring u/5 on 'Days of our Lives', and I also got a call back for The TV show 'LOST'. I also recently completed a run on a play at The Complex Theatres called 'Justice'.

I would to love to have a meeting with you and discuss our possibly joined future business relations. I enclosed my latest pictures and resume, and I can also send you a reel of selected scenes.

Sincerely,

Mike Anderson,
New York.

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