Knowledge is power. Resources to start your path...

Headshots, Auditions, Breakdowns, Demo reels, Classes, Techniques, Directors, Locations, Investment, History, Jobs, Classifieds and everything else you can imagine that will help you on the right path!  Remember this is a business.  A good starter resource is Mandy.com if you don't already know about it. It's got free crew/cast/jobs/classifieds! Expect to work for free, but also expect to increase your resumé credits this way! FREE! Another excellent resource for actors, crew, directors, producers, writers, agents, managers, etc. It's highly recommended that you subscribe to the professional version of this website, Here. Actors can take control of their own breakdowns, casting calls and auditions with a free actor profile here, but they will charge per submission which is great for cherry picking your roles if you are not located in Los Angeles or New York.  A Showfax subscription gives you free submissions on actors access. This resource is also great for directors, casting directors, and aspiring talent to place calls for work.  I highly recommend this service.  This is primarily a writing source! Tons of great scripts have been sold through InkTip. It's an indy resource for writers.  Well worth it! SAG is the holy grail of the acting world. We want you actors to be successful! We want to arm you with the necessary information to join! use our links to gather information, go to auditions, book projects, extend your resumé and then submit yourself into the union!  An annually updated directory of every professional distribution company, producer, agent, manager, music producer, classifieds, union, equipment rentals, etc. It has a lot of useful information. Costly subscription. If you are unfamiliar with film sets and still require experience, I recommend doing background work to familiarize yourself with the work ethic and practices of sets. Central Casting is a great place to start. This is Crucial if you are located in the L.A. / Hollywood area. A subscription to this is a must with or without an agent. The Highly coveted and sought after membership for the DGA (Directors Guild of America). Studiopath wants you to achieve your goals. Read the information on this site, and find out ways you can join.   Let's not forget about the Writers Guild! Writers must have a signatory produced series/movie/pilot sponsored by major distributors or a studio in order to join this union. Please read the requirements to move forward with your writing career. This site is primarily for actors looking for auditions in their area.  You can purchase a small subscription to this, but I recommend doing it only after you get a subscription to ActorsAccess, ShowFax, Nowcasting, Lacasting, Imdb.pro and HCD.  This is a personal favorite of mine. TONS of breakdowns to increase your resumé. I highly recommend this affordable alternative.  Directors, looking for that next big script? Writers, looking for feedback? Here's the place to scout the newest up and coming writers! Remember the story is the key! Great place for musicians, actors, models, writers, directors, casting directors and more! Requires subscription. A great place to network and ask questions to other industry professionals. It's like studiopath, but funded.  Backstage has a great set of resources for actors. Subscription required.  It's also a really good resource for FINDING new actors. Directors, Casting, resources.  Casting Society is a must join for up and coming casting directors. Please visit their website for more information on how to become a member. Film specific is a great resource for directors, producers, distributors and film finance people. There is a subscription fee, but the knowledge imparted is well worth it. Think of it as class.