Screen Actors Union (revised)

Amy got out of the audition building, she didn't know that she had been rejected, but also about to receive another project. She saw Richard waiting for her at the roadside in the car. She got into the car and he asked about the audition. She replied : "It went well but I don't know if I will be selected."

Although Amy said it but she was really nervous because it was really an important role. Richard comforted her: " Don't worry. You could only audition and you have done it. We both know that getting a lead role in the first audition can be considered no less than a miracle."

"But Hollywood is a place where miracles occur. "

Richard nodded : "I hope it happens, then it will be like a pie that fell from the sky. Now we should look for something else til the results comes out."

Amy nodded and Richard began to search for CAA's recent projects in his mind. She is like a blank sheet of paper that can scatter every paint well.

" What plans do you have for my future, Richard? " Amy asked. She asked because she also wanted to check the vision and ability of the other party.

"To be honest, I myself am a little confused. Sometimes I really want you to become a new generation sex icon like Merylin Monroe but this is a difficult path. But to be honest with your conditions, it can be possible."

He said but immediately added : "But I also want to make a new Julia Roberts because you really have all the conditions for a proper Blond sweetheart."

Hearing his words, Amy also began to think because his words can't be said to be wrong and are also somewhat true. Although she is not that arrogant but she really has the potential and physical conditions for it.

As for his words like sex icon, she doesn't mind them because if for the requirement of the role, then she can also act sexy. As for those who mind it, then they don't have to enter this industry because this is the basic requirement of the Hollywood and who doesn't like appreciation from the opposite sex, at least she likes it and also enjoys it.

Amy replied after thinking for a while: "Why not Amy Collins with her own uniqueness and style. "

"Are you sure. This path is really hard to walk and if audience doesn't like your various persona then it will be a serious failure. "

Amy replied: " Why not try it. Anyway, I am young and can still afford this much."

"If this is what you want then lets go for it." Richard said and continued : "Now lets talk about some serious business. No matter which agent you sign, it is extremely difficult to play a leading role from the start unless a director likes you at the first sign or you have extremely well connections and third way can only be by taking shortcuts and from your words and looks, you don't seem to be interested in it. "

He is speaking the truth. It is really difficult for a newcomer to get a good role from the start.

Amy also never though about having a big fat bite in one go. It is just her dream but who in Hollywood doesn't have such dreams.

" First lets talk about your contract with the CAA. Although you have signed it but you still haven't done your professional photoshoot of your front face, profile face, half-body, full-body, black and white and colored. "

Before you are played well known, you must hand in these materials to casting director so that he can take a close look at these materials and judge it from various angles to see if you are really okay for the role.

Although such a photoshoot is done immediately after the contract signing but due to various reasons, Amy hasn't done it yet.

As for the 10% of the actors income that CAA charges , Amy knows that it is the practice of Hollywood and she also agrees with it. It is not like the Korean entertainment where you have to split 50-50 with the entertainment company.

Here you can change brokers at any time and changing companies is also not a problem.

She thought about it and asked : " its ok but when can I join the actors union? "

Amy has always liked actors union whether it is present life or the previous life . It is really good to have such a union which protects the rights of the actors outside. Unless you are a famous actor otherwise the chances of actors bullying are very high. In such cases, Actors union protects the actors.

It was founded in 1933 , and almost all the actors in United States are a part of it and even the foreign actors can also come join it and enjoy the rights.

For the most basic negotiations, working environment and Actors interests, work remuneration , providing legal protection, etc..... are all the duties of the Actors Union.

There are also many job opportunities in the actors union and during an audition, a member of union will sit at the audition site to ensure the fairness of the audition.

When Richard heard this, he couldn't help but laugh: " Hey girl, wake up from your dreams. It is not easy to join it. There is a basic threshold to join Screen Actors Union."

" It's America and here no one will give you for free....."

"What conditions?" asked Amy.

"Must have served as a main lead in a movie, commercial or a TV series that has signed with Actors guild or work in a film of same level for thirty days."

"There is also an expensive joining fees and a yearly membership fee which you have to renew it every year. "

"Although the matter of fee may not be much for you but for the majority of newcomers and extras, it is a fee that is almost impossible to pay because their source of income is almost negligible. And they can't afford this extra burden. "

Hearing it, Amy became quiet. She was really naive.