Starting a career in film or television is no easy task. It can be extremely difficult to "break in" to the biz, especially if you don't have any important contacts, experience or specific skill set.

That said, it's far from impossible.

There are really just a few things you need to be willing to do to jumpstart your entertainment career. And no, none of the tips I recommend involve a "casting couch."

Here are 10 entertainment career tips that will help you get to where you want to go.