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Acting In Commercials

Acting in commercials often feels like its own world, completely separate from the film and TV series portion of the industry.

We recommend taking a few commercial acting classes to ensure your auditions are up to industry standards. Below are the resources that will come in handy.

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The commercial world on SAS

VideoIntro to Commercial AuditionsWatch on SASWatch →VideoIntro to Commercial ClassesWatch on SASWatch →VideoIntro to Commercial RepresentationWatch on SASWatch →Video6. Get a Commercial AgentWatch on SASWatch →CategoryEvery commercial videoAuditions, agents, union questions and residuals, answered.Watch →

Resources

Agents, headshots and classes

Member pageAgent & Manager ListsOur commercial agent lists sit alongside the theatrical ones, by region.Open →Member pageHeadshot PhotographersCommercial headshots are a different look; these photographers shoot both.Open →Member pageActing Classes By CityFind a commercial class in your city.Open →