Anything Goes : So I waltzed into a studio and got a job... by Giselle Marie

That was a really helpful tip as far getting a PA job and I could see the potential if you want to be on the producing side, but I fail to see how that leads to an acting job.

You get to network with with the people who actually work on films that have a budget. And believe me that no one on set is what they seem. A PA could be a director. A script supervisor could also be a producer. Once they know that you are also an actor, then you have a better chance of getting a direct call to be in a film. I've been on set as a scripty and a PA and I can't count how many times the director suddenly needs someone to play a part and I filled those shoes. It happens. A lot.

Well then you have had a totally different experience then I have had. I have been on set for 4 years and I have never seen a crew member step up into an acting role. Some PAs do background as well, but that's about it. True a script supervisor could also be a producer and I do agree it's about building relationships, so I kinda see where you're going with that, it's definately an unorthodox approach, but I personally have never seen or experienced such thing. Good luck!

As Woody Allen says Giselle, "80% of success is just showing up." Ya never know unless you're there ta know.

Ha, I loved the title of this :)