Getting Back into Acting at 19 in the UK: Advice Needed

[mollylc]

Hi,
I am 19 years old and live in the UK. I am trying to get back into acting since having to take about a 2 year break due to health issues. Growing up I was always involved in acting and performing in school. I attend a Stagecoach performing art school on a Saturday and did a few performances with them. Then I went on to attend a performing arts college when I was 16 but unfortunately had to leave due to my health issue and didn’t get my diploma. I am now looking to get back into acting but I don’t know where to start. I am planning on attending acting classes but can’t currently because of coronavirus. I don’t have any professional experience, only school and Stagecoach performances. I know I need to get headshots and create a showreel but I don’t know how to because I don’t have any footage to create a showreel. Also, training-wise, do any of the places I trained count as training? I am interested in TV/Film acting. So sorry for the long post, I am just very lost and confused as I don’t know where to start or what to do.
Thank you

 

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[Maura N.]

Hello mollylc and welcome to the forums!
Have you considered making a short presentation video about you as an actor?
Here you can see an example:


Good luck!