Why it's so hard to break into Hollywood as an Actor

Ever wonder why it's so hard to break into the Hollywood acting industry? Today, I will be discussing what makes pursuing a career in Los Angeles so difficult and sharing acting tips and advice for aspiring performers. Subscribe and enjoy! 🎬

💘 LET’S BE FRIENDS!

_________________________

📃 Free Practice Script

⏰ TIME STAMPS
00:00​ Introduction
01:19 LA Living Expenses
02:22 Acting Expenses
03:42 Why it's Hard to Get a Talent Agent
04:58 The Auditioning and Booking Dilemma
06:37 Survival of the Privileged
08:35 Opportunity and Nepotism
12:08 Advice & Survival Tips
14:00 Outro

_________________________

☁️ EXTRA INFO
✨ Current Sub Count: 282,354 :)
🏁 Next Sub Goal: 300,000
We hit 250K! 🥳 Thank you all for supporting my content!🙏🏽💕
*I do not own any of the music in this video*

Tags:
Acting, acting tips, acting advice, Hollywood, Hollywood actors, how to become an actor, how to get on tv, how to get in a movie, how to become a successful actor, the truth about the acting industry, los Angeles, acting career tips, makayla lysiak, how to get on Netflix, the darkside of Hollywood, how to find acting auditions, how much does it cost to live in la, why do people fail at acting

[dominiqueelliott]

I’m glad she mentioned nepotism. I’ve seen Hollywood stars deny this as if it weren’t true but it most certainly is. Doesn’t mean you can’t make it but that is the reason why you always see the same string of actors in most films because they are literally offered flat out right given the roles

[HeeJunMinx]

from what I notice is that most of the actors and actresses today, if they are not from a wealthy family, they usually started out as child stars. Is really rare to see actors that made it as adults that don't come from famous parents.

[kayleigh]

Glad she mentioned nepotism, sometimes I watch a new TV show and I'm like "huh, that actor/actress is really cool!" then I search up their name, and turns out, they have family connections with their mom, dad, brother, sister being an actor. Makes it hard for us aspiring actors to actually have a chance of making it in this industry when there are a bunch of other people that have family connections working at the same position as us.

[CourtneyShane]

I had my first agent at 15 and I'm 46 now still chasing this dream. It's SOOO HARD. I still ache for this. Getting enough auditions even with reps is rough. I am constantly going back to the drawing board to reinvent trying to break in. It's exhausting and heartbreaking. I go through spells of being on fire and 100% believing I can do it. Then spells of complete depletion. Here looking for motivation yet again. More than 3 decades later. Not giving up.

[claudeseymour]

"It's really survival of the privileged in LA" PREACHHHH! Say it louder for the people in the back! Thank you for giving the REAL INFORMATION out to up-and-coming actors so they have a realistic outlook on the industry and what really goes on! Keep it up Makayla!!

[parisjohnson]

I been wanting to act since I was very little, and now I am 23 about to be 24 and still chasing that dream. There isn't a lot of acting opportunities where I live. So, I decided why not make my own. I have an idea for two short films. One of them is close to being in the works. I hope to make it far one day.

[TV-ybbn]

🎬 I’m an actor living in Hollywood & that nepotism thing is real lol. I went to NYU with the daughter of a famous film director and doors were just open for her that weren’t for me. Even so, I’m still in the game, when I’m not having to waitress to pay the bills. Having other interests is essential for emotional well being

[watchmyepics]

You pursuing screenwriter and getting into the industry looking to help us actors get legit opportunities is a blessing. Thank you

[reinhardt]

This girl seems to posses a genuine kind heart.

If she doesn't make it to Hollywood its because she's not meant to be in that toxic environment.

Making videos like this truly helps other people who do not know their way around it. She's already making a difference.

When she least expects it, life is gonna surprise her with a huge blessing.

[JoannaEve]

Thanks for this. 10+ years in the industry and still haven't 'broken it into Hollywood'. That fact isn't stopping me. It makes me happy. (and I aint giving up yet :D )

[rhyswong]

I used to work behind the cameras for movies and follow my boss around... this video is actually very essential for people who wants to be in this acting industry, that's the reality. People who wants to be actors, you have to stand or overcome these hard realities before deciding to seriously go down this path. It's not impossible... unless your the son or daughter of Brad Pitt or Steven Spielberg, its just highly improbable to get to the 1% at the top. Beautiful video.

[bellatvd]

the scams out there are scary. i auditioned for an agency and they called me back. i was so excited and thought it was legit bc they had a netflix actor come onto the zoom call to talk to all of us. this actor was from a show i rly liked, too. they then told me i had to pay (i can’t remember how much, but at least $200) and i told them i couldn’t afford that. they then proceeded to ask me if i could use my GRANDMA’S credit card. i laughed and hung up (i was 15, btw. i’m now turning 18 in a few months).
i got to thank you for making these videos cause you were the one to teach me to never pay for representation. they get paid once i get a job. if you didn’t teach me that, i would’ve been out over $200. you’re amazing <3

[weiszvanessa]

also, another random disappointing story for y'all: i got an invite to audition for a mini series based on a book, historical, that i felt really connected to based on my heritage and was kept in the loop for the final picked actors for two months. then i got an email that they went with someone else after all and i was honestly gutted because i put so much into that role and preparations. it's an international production so it was planned to be filmed across europe and a week ago, i found out it's being filmed in my country-- slovakia. it made me think: what the f****ck, how unfair that some other actor got the role even though they aren't slovak perhaps, while i'm born and raised here and didn't get it in the end. if that was the end of it, i'd manage. but today, i went to work-- i have a part-time work at a gas station in my home city and i'm only filling in for my co-worker today and in comes a guy, asks if i could perhaps ask for a favor in terms of water supply for tomorrow because they're shooting a movie literally around the corner from my workplace, at this abandoned industrial park. i told him, i'd ask my boss and let him know how the request went and as he was leaving, i asked him out of pure curiosity what are they shooting tomorrow here. GUESS FUCKING WHAT!!!! IT'S THE PROJECT I FUCKING AUDITIONED FOR!!! IT'S NOT ONLY FILMING IN MY COUNTRY, IT'S FILMING RIGHT IN MY DAMN FUCKING TINY HOME VILLAGE -- AN INTERNATIONAL FILMING CREW, A BEST-SELLING NOVEL PROJECT... A FEW BLOCKS FROM WHERE I LIVE. I know it's a test to not let it get to me, like life or the universe is basically testing me to see how okay i'm with the constant rejection and how well i can handle it but seriously??? i just can't believe the amount of coincidences-- my only day at work this week and i meet the exact guy that's setting up the location and asking me for a favor for a project that i was invited to audition for and made it pretty far, waited for months, and it's filming in my home city.. i told the guy about it and we were fucking mindblown about it. he even told me to come to set tomorrow just to hang out lol but i don't know if i should go xD

UPDATE: for everyone asking how it went, I've been coming to the set regularly and will be filming most likely until May-July so yes, even though it is a small role and some of it is background I've had some scenes with the main actors as well and the whole filming so far has been super tiring and tough because of the terrible weather conditions but also super fun because I met a lot of amazing people and I'm learning a lot from everyone on the set whether crew or actors and i'm really glad I got through my ego and went because it definitely taught me a lot already.

[jaeminssocks]

8:57 this guy was going around asking wealthy people “what the secret to success” and one guy replied “it’s not _what you know, _ but rather _who you know”_

Edit: 9:24 EXACTLY!!

[SidneyBeyince]

This is literally what I needed to hear. 31 years old not giving up my passion and dream of becoming an Actor. I have my bachelors in theatre arts but I haven’t used it because I work in retail that the schedule is all over the place to even audition for plays or even go to acting classes. I’m trying to get back because I miss it and really want to hone my craft to be able to get an agent and book

[blairopic]

your point about accessibility and privilege in the industry is so spot-on, makayla, and i love hearing your goals in how you want to break that down and help others ♥ you're the best industry influencer around and have taught me a ton, so i just wanted to let you know how much i support you!!

[vampirechic]

This is such a realistic video and it happens a lot. I live in Atlanta and everyone and I mean almost everyone wants to be an actor now because they’re filming so much here. Being realistic is one of the first things you should do too. It’s a lot and it’s important to have a backup career too. Love you girl! Thanks for the video.

[christopherdieudonne]

I'm not even an actor nor am I pursuing that career. And yet I find this content extremely interesting. Subscribed !!

[KingFisher]

It’s not even just the money issue, it’s the nepotism. Nearly every celebrity has some ties to Hollywood prior to making it big.
I grew up in LA and can tell you that a huge amount of our homeless people are people who dreamed of making it in Hollywood.
Celebrities also don’t look like native Angelinos. Most native angelinos aren’t white. Look at the end credits to movies and you’ll rarely see a name that isn’t white. They only hire their friends and family. Even outside of the actors.

[wilma.montes]

If you ever success in the film industry I would without a doubt would want to work with you. Not just because as you said you want to make the business more accessible for people without money, but also because your such an amazing person, with the right intentions in head and that something I would want to support!