Elham Hamidi: Actress, known for A Cradle for the Mother

Sign up to be a movie extra as a way to get your feet wet. If you aren’t quite ready for an audition but want to get some acting experience, search online for local movie extra auditions. These are listed on large casting sites such as Backstage, or local advertising sites such as Craigslist. Search for extra roles based on your location, and send your resume and headshot to apply.