How do I set up an acting resume?

Topless scene in acting gig I'm considering- should I do it?

• For a while, I have been trying hard to get my first real acting gig so I can star building a decent resume. It has been very tough- partially because because of my ethnicity and partially because of my height. Although I am very slim, wear a D-cup and have had no surgical work done, I am only 5'2. I finally got a call back to audition for a small role in a film that is of the historical/documentary genre. The film is about early civilization and portrays a group's survival and way of life. The people running this project clearly explained to me that the role will involve nudity. They said that while there are scenes where my character is shown in full frontal nudity, most of those scenes will either not be in focus, or will be shot at a distance. However, they said that there would be topless scenes that would be in full focus. None of the scenes are sexual in nature but I will have to be comfortable with disrobing on set. I understand that in this profession, its something that people have to he somewhat used to and that's fine. I have no moral objection. My question is will this potentially help my career or hurt it? I want to get work that helps me build a resume but don't want to get stuck in certain roles/types. I would appreciate any advice at all. If you need more info or have more advice than will fit into this page, please email me at: [email protected] Thank you!

• Answer:

  There is nothing wrong with nudity in a documentary type of film. It won't hurt your chances in the future though it's not much of an acting role. While it won't hurt, it probably won't help much either. But hey, it's a job and acting jobs are few and far between. It's always better to be able to say you were in such and such film. If you need the job then take it without hesitation. A body is just something we use to carry our minds around in anyway.