Your first step toward the spotlight starts here.
Actors Models Wanted helps aspiring actors, models and parents of young performers learn how the industry works and connect with auditions, talent agents, casting directors and training in all 50 states across the U.S.
All ages, sizes and experience levels welcome. Talent under 18 must be signed up by a parent or legal guardian.
Three simple steps to get started
No experience needed. We help you understand your options and connect with real opportunities near you.
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Tell us about the talent, your location and whether you are interested in acting, modeling or both. It takes about a minute.
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We reach out at the time you choose to answer questions and explain how auditions, agents and training work in your area.
Get connected
We help connect you with talent agencies, management companies, casting calls and training options that fit your goals.
Auditions in all 50 states
Wherever you live in the U.S., we help you find auditions, agents and training near you.
West Coast & Southwest
Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle and beyond.
Get connected → East & SouthEast Coast & South
New York, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, Houston and beyond.
Get connected → MidwestMidwest & Everywhere Else
Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Denver and every town in between.
Get connected →Learn the business before you audition
Free, practical advice written for beginners and parents.
How to Find Legitimate Acting Auditions
Where real casting calls are posted and how to tell them apart from the fakes.
Read guide → Stay SafeModeling and Acting Scams: Red Flags
The warning signs every performer and parent should know.
Read guide → RepresentationHow to Get a Talent Agent
What agents look for and how to approach them the right way.
Read guide → MaterialsHeadshots for Actors and Models
How to plan, shoot and choose headshots that get you called in.
Read guide → AuditionsSelf-Tape Audition Tips
Lighting, sound, framing and performance tips for taping at home.
Read guide → For ParentsChild Acting and Modeling: A Parent's Guide
Permits, safety and what to expect when your child is starting out.
Read guide →Set up a self-tape studio at home
Ring lights, wireless mics, backdrops and the acting and modeling books our team recommends most.
- ✦Lighting for clear, flattering self-tapes
- ✦Wireless mics for clean dialogue
- ✦Pop-up backdrops for a pro look
- ✦Classic books on acting and posing
Start acting or modeling today
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By submitting this form you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If the talent is under 18, the form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Actors Models Wanted is not a talent agency and does not guarantee auditions, representation or work. See our Disclaimer.
A resource built for new talent and their families
Actors Models Wanted is a resource for aspiring actors, models and parents of young performers. We help people of all ages, sizes and experience levels learn how the industry works and connect with auditions, talent agents, casting directors, acting schools and modeling agencies.
Our articles are written and reviewed by the Actors Models Wanted editorial team. Industry rules and state laws change, so we update our guides regularly and encourage readers to confirm legal requirements with official sources such as state labor departments.
Honest guidance
Practical, accurate advice, including how to recognize and avoid scams that target performers.
Every age and stage
Opportunities and guides for kids, teens and adults, whether you are brand new or building a career.
Support for parents
Clear information on permits, safety and getting kids started the right way.
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