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Posted : 22/03/10 / Views : 738 / Replies : 9 /
Kristina.Dargelyte 16 posts last on: 3 min send private reply	Hello everyone, My question is about ‘stand in' credit. Would you put it on your CV? I've never considered it, but I've seen other people list it. I did this job very recently and it was for a big movie and famous director. Should I credit it or leave it out? Thank you very much

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Posted : 17/03/10
Kristina.Dargelyte 16 posts last on: 3 min send private reply	I'd really appreciate your opinions guys. So many views- no suggestions. Thanks everyone

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Posted : 17/03/10
GUY5 395 posts last on: 1 hour send private reply	In My Humble Opinion - not IMHO!! ;-) Stand in jobs though paying well on features don't really give you any acting Kudos - unless said Director uses you for another production, in an actual role. We want to see your face on screen! I maybe wrong and this is only my opinion but you wanted a response! All the best to you anyway!!

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Posted : 17/03/10
Kristina.Dargelyte 16 posts last on: 3 min send private reply	Thank you famousguy. I agree with you, that's why I didn't put it on, but while looking for an agent I've looked at some actors CV's and noticed that some do and they are represented, which means their agents recommended to credit it. Thank you for response.

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Posted : 17/03/10
peterhalpin 236 posts last on: 1 hour send private reply	Having representation doesn't mean your credits are decided by your agents - this certainly isn't the case for me anyway. So those with stand-in credits on their CVs, I would say, are the same, that their agents don't decide which credits they advertise. I would definitely agree to leave off all stand-in credits as famousguy (sorry, don't recognise you dude!) says, it isn't acting work. Let's hope the director liked you though and gives you 'the call'! :)

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Posted : 17/03/10

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Having representation doesn't mean your credits are decided by your agents - this certainly isn't the case for me anyway. So those with stand-in credits on their CVs, I would say, are the same, that their agents don't decide which credits they advertise.

I would definitely agree to leave off all stand-in credits as famousguy (sorry, don't recognise you dude!) says, it isn't acting work.

Let's hope the director liked you though and gives you 'the call'! :)

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Posted : 17/03/10
GUY5 395 posts last on: 1 hour send private reply	I'd be surprised if you did recognise me Peter! famousguy is my ironic username!! ;-) some day maybe - but famous for what?? http://www.youtube.com/user/GUYPRESS Hi Kristina I think you're better placed leaving it off your cv however in audition do bring it up!! My Best to the both of you!!

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Posted : 17/03/10
Kristina.Dargelyte 16 posts last on: 3 min send private reply	Thank you both! I will not mention it in my CV.

	Reply #7
Posted : 17/03/10
clairedodin 425 posts last on: 2 hours send private reply	well, I kind of disagree with you on this one. It depends. If you were the stand in of the leading part for a 3 months shoot or more(I wouldn't write it down if it was only a few days); and you have no or very little screen credits, then I would put it on your CV clearly labeled (under Crew maybe). This would be to show that you know how to behave on the set of a big film and that you have on set experience. Being a stand in is very different than being an extra. You rehearse all the scenes from the film with the director and crew. Sometimes you even shoot them so they can watch the rushes (if this is the case, make sure you ask for a copy of the rushes) This experience will do nothing for you on your CV if you already have many screen credits, but if you don't add it, making sure it doesn't look like an acting credit. It will open doors. Believe it or nor, the stand-in is a respected member of the crew (unlike the extras who are looked down on by most crew members) If you can, try to have a few jokes/anecdotes about the stars to tell at auditions. I guaranty you that this will be the film that everyone will ask you questions about. I'm speaking from experience, I was stand in on a big film for months, I put it on my resume (my agent at the time was ok with it) and it did help me because I took it for what it was: a valuable experience at a time when I had none. Even today I still sometimes talk about this film. Spending several months on a major film during which time you get close to the director and producers is valuable. But note that all stand-in jobs would not necessarily qualify, you have to use your own judgment: can you make it sound like a very valuable experience when people ask you about it? Would you feel comfortable picking up the phone to chat with the director of the film? If you got to that stage and it is a major film, then add it to your CV.

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Posted : 17/03/10

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well, I kind of disagree with you on this one.
It depends.
If you were the stand in of the leading part for a 3 months shoot or more(I wouldn't write it down if it was only a few days); and you have no or very little screen credits, then I would put it on your CV clearly labeled (under Crew maybe).

This would be to show that you know how to behave on the set of a big film and that you have on set experience. Being a stand in is very different than being an extra. You rehearse all the scenes from the film with the director and crew. Sometimes you even shoot them so they can watch the rushes (if this is the case, make sure you ask for a copy of the rushes)

This experience will do nothing for you on your CV if you already have many screen credits, but if you don't add it, making sure it doesn't look like an acting credit. It will open doors. Believe it or nor, the stand-in is a respected member of the crew (unlike the extras who are looked down on by most crew members)
If you can, try to have a few jokes/anecdotes about the stars to tell at auditions. I guaranty you that this will be the film that everyone will ask you questions about.

I'm speaking from experience, I was stand in on a big film for months, I put it on my resume (my agent at the time was ok with it) and it did help me because I took it for what it was: a valuable experience at a time when I had none.
Even today I still sometimes talk about this film. Spending several months on a major film during which time you get close to the director and producers is valuable.

But note that all stand-in jobs would not necessarily qualify, you have to use your own judgment: can you make it sound like a very valuable experience when people ask you about it? Would you feel comfortable picking up the phone to chat with the director of the film? If you got to that stage and it is a major film, then add it to your CV.

	Reply #8
Posted : 19/03/10
David.Laurence 198 posts last on: 1 hour send private reply	Sorry but Id never list it.Its not a credit. At best its ok pay, good experience and a valuable source of contacts for the future. At worst its seen as a CV filler. If the people who originally employe you for stand in work find you a pleasure to work with,then they will keep you on file for future work. Well youd certainly like to think so. But adding stand in work to a CV.I just wouldnt do it. Only my opinion though.

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Posted : 19/03/10

David.Laurence
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Sorry but Id never list it.Its not a credit.

At best its ok pay, good experience and a valuable source of contacts for the future.

At worst its seen as a CV filler.

If the people who originally employe you for stand in work find you a pleasure to work with,then they will keep you on file for future work.

Well youd certainly like to think so.

But adding stand in work to a CV.I just wouldnt do it.

Only my opinion though.

	Reply #9
Posted : 22/03/10
keithp 101 posts last on: 08/10/11 send private reply	Claire's highlighting something there. I would add that a CV/resume is a fluid format that you change about for your intended target.

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