Ep. 221: How To Add Unfinished Roles To Your Acting Resume Without Looking Unprofessional

How Can You Add a Credit to Your Resume Before It’s Even Filmed?

Ever booked a role but weren’t sure if or how to list it on your resume? You’re not alone - and if you do it wrong, it could actually hurt your chances with casting directors and agents.

In this episode of The Actor’s Career Compass, Martin Bentsen shares the exact steps to list unfilmed and unreleased projects professionally - so your resume looks current, trustworthy, and industry-ready.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• The right way to label roles that haven’t filmed yet - without raising red flags
• Why one wrong word (like “upcoming”) can make you look dishonest
• The little-known rule about how many pre-production credits you should actually list

Hit play to learn how to show momentum in your career without misrepresenting your experience.

Email: martin@cityheadshots.com

Website: https://www.martinbentsen.com

Additional Resources:

• Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.com
• Shoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.com
• Edit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com

This show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.