Breaking Into Commercials: The Complete Guide to Marketing Yourself, Auditioning to Win, and Getting the Job

In Breaking Into Commercials, you'll discover how to: Get the best headshots ; Create a résumé and cover letter that opens doors; Find a good agent; Fine-tune your craft ; Give auditions that result in more callbacks and jobs; Prepare for commercial shoots; Make the most of working in regional markets; Move from regional to major markets; Break into voice-over work; Cross over from modeling to commercials; Launch your child's commercial career. Terry Berland, an award-winning casting director and the former head of casting for the world's third-largest ad agency, BBDO/New York, heads her own casting company, Berland Casting, and teaches the workshop "Acting in Television Commercials" around the nation. Deborah Ouellette is an award-winning entertainment-industry photographer and writer who serves as a judge and guest speaker at regional and national modeling and talent competitions.