Acting is a profession in the entertainment industry. Becoming an actor like any other profession requires not only talent but learning and training. In South Africa one place to sharpen your acting skills is at the SA Film Academy. The SA FILM Academy is an accredited, non-profit, human capital development facilitator and training provider. Before you begin auditioning, create a solid portfolio and invest in taking professional headshots. Headshots are your best branding and marketing tool and is the key toward getting noticed for the audition. Getting an agent is another way to also make it in the South African film or movie or acting industry.