
This essential guide provides untapped opportunities in regional markets and abroad, and shares valuable insights into developing a competitive edge. In Breaking Into Commercials, you’ll discover how to:
Get the best headshots
Create a résumé and cover letter that opens doors
Find a good agent
Fine-tune your craft
Give auditions that result in more callbacks and jobs
Prepare for commercial shoots
Make the most of working in regional markets
Move from regional to major markets
Break into voice-over work
Cross over from modeling to commercials
Launch your child’s commercial career
Plus a glossary of industry terms rounds out this comprehensive text on breaking into the lucrative field of acting in commercials.


About the Authors
Terry Berland, an award-winning casting director and the former head of casting for the world s third-largest ad agency, BBDO/New York, heads her own casting company, Berland Casting, and teaches the workshop “Acting in Television Commercials around the nation. Deborah Ouellette is an award-winning entertainment-industry photographer and writer who serves as a judge and guest speaker at regional and national modeling and talent competitions.
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Deborah Ouellette is an award-winning photographer and writer for the modeling/talent industry who mentors 'at risk' school children via K.I.N.D. (Kids in New Directions -- a MI-based 503-C). Deborah has a M.A. in Social Science and a passion for helping young people and emerging talent achieve their goals personally and professionally.