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Start Here: How Commercial Print Can Launch Your Acting Career

By The Up-To-Date Actor, July 31, 2025

When you think of launching your acting career, you might imagine landing a big agent or scoring your first TV role. But what if your breakthrough actually begins with something simpler—and much more accessible?

Enter: commercial print work.

Often overlooked, commercial print is one of the most realistic and empowering ways for new actors to start building momentum in the entertainment industry. It pays, it builds your confidence in front of the camera, and best of all—it doesn’t require an agent or union affiliation to begin.

In this blog, we’ll break down what commercial print work really is, who it’s for, how much you can earn, and why it could be your smartest first step into a professional performance career.