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Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I’m an actor but I’m very new- still sorting out my headshots and showreel and getting an agent and have auditions etc. however, I’m really struggling financially, I have done a bit acting here and there and other casual jobs here and there but not enough to support a living. I’m thinking to get a stable permanent part…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Hello everyone! I'm an aspiring actor with Bipolar (untreated but will get meds soon). Is there any way I can still make it through my career? I've had offers for student short films and played in one. But I'm not sure if I can ever make it due to my condition, and because of the emotional process it takes to build up…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Hi, so this is a follow-up on my post from yesterday, which you can read [HERE.](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/yqfnd7/to_sign_or_not_to_sign_advice_on_accepting_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) If you can't be bothered to read it, the gist is: I got offered rep after searching for quite a whil…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I hear words like “do the work” and things get thrown around. How does someone transform themselves into a new character or person entirely? I just began acting training and I’m curious how the days are spent? Do you first breakdown the script and memorize all your lines, then do movement/speech/other acting exercises…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Voiceover artists often get asked if they can take part in a "directed session", also known as a "live session", to record a script for a project. Directed sessions are a great way to maximize time, streamline efficiency, and minimize revisions, not to mention form a connection with the client, add a human element to a…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Last week I submitted for a project on Actors Access, then a few days later I received an eco cast invitation. So, I submitted my self tape a few days later, and today I received an email from AA with "revised sides" (which are entirely new sides)... is this a normal thing or is this a callback? I'm confused bc I haven…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I got offered a part in a short that films in two days, however I have just come down with a pretty bad stomach infection and can barely leave the bed. I know I won’t be recovered in time for the shoot. Very luckily, I turned down the role when I was offered it- not after I accepted. Ugh, just sucks tho. Is this like,…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I’m got curious because I know a lot of actors like to explore directing as a career option once they are no longer in their prime years. Olivia Wilde for one. She’s an actress, but her film Don’t Worry Darling garnered a lot of media attention (probably more so from all the onset drama, but nonetheless successful in t…
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
I’m in the Atlanta Market and I was wondering if talent link on actor access is useful for people that act in Atlanta.
Reddit · 10 Nov 2022
Hey acting peeps! So I'm a non-union actor in New York. And while I was going through the process of being cast in a New Media Project, I remembered that I had done a Principal Role on a 2017 New Media Project (in 2019 right when I moved here). So even though the SAG-AFTRA Eligibility Tracker had always told me I was N…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2022
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcuT4c4qCOQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcuT4c4qCOQ) I wish every actor or creative person would watch this video, for their own mental health. It was made to talk about the book-publishing process, but it turns out that it applies in any field where you have to be chosen by the su…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2022
I’m looking for ways to broaden that spot on the acting resume, so I would love some suggestions.
Reddit · 9 Nov 2022
Not sure what platforms there are in the US but I guess the same question could apply. I’ve seen pages of actors with like 8 headshots (same facial expression, different shirt) and multiple video clips. But I had a chat recently with my friend who’s an assistant with an agency and he said that really sometimes just 2-3…
Reddit · 9 Nov 2022
Audition for an actor role.
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
I just got approved for a membership and I’d like to know what kind of advantages it comes with?
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Looking for Voice actor to narrate movie summaries for a Youtube Channrl. :) Would like to give you a small paragraph to sample so we can see of you match what we need. DM me for more details.
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
What’re some tips for people who are very new to acting? Are there any exercises that may be helpful (someone mentioned sitting in front of a mirror and trying to depict different emotions using just your face, such as anger, sadness, confusion, pity, etc. Another person mentioned videotaping yourself doing a scene to…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
My name is sinthujan. I want to turn my screenplay into a short film, but I don't know any place to hire an actor. I'm looking for something that live in Toronto or close to toronto. Male or female is fine. The story is about toxic love.
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Like a service which submits for you, follows up, etc...
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
I struggle with accents a LOT. I'm currently paying for private classes which are really helping, but they are incredibly expensive. I've tried most of methods of learning on my own, such as shadowing, recording and listening, etc. The problem is, I simply cannot hear whether I do something right or wrong so working on…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Sorry for sounding like a wet wipe, I just feel like this is the best place to share my thoughts. I’m a white 30m from the UK, I have an agent who as far as I know regularly submits me for work, have an up to date showreel and recently got new headshots. However I am literally getting nothing at all come through, I loo…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
I was going through Backstage and the ratio to actual film/tv/theater projects to UGC (or User Generated Content advertising) notices is staggering. I get that social media advertising is a cash cow for many, but they usually are exclusively Non-Union and some of them even require you to shoot most of the material your…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
$15 Its not that long (a few lines). I'm looking for that kind of commercial/promotional voice with some energy behind it.
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
If a breakdown is asking for my singing reel, should I pay for and upload an entire reel to the submission or are multiple individual clips ok? Is there a difference on their end with a reel and multiple clips? Thanks!
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Hi there! Wanted to ask a fun question here :P Let’s say you currently have a middle tier microphone and you want to take it to the last and final step. You’re in a unfortunate or fortunate situation of being able to purchase only one industry-standard level microphone or equivalent. Only one. For the sake of simplicit…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Hi all, Talking with an agent at UTA for an actor in a short film. While they’re rep’d by their agent in the U.S., they actually live in London. Their agent shared they don’t have a visa and asked if production company would be able to cover it. Our shoot will be 2 days in New York next year. They are a very successful…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Hi, I'm looking for a voice actor for my youtube channel. male/female all welcomed I'm working on a movie recap script for my new video, and I need someone with a nice voice to do the voice-over for me. You'll be paid and I'll give feedback as well. Price, around $20. Thank you, and send links to your work or portfolio…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
I have to is burning desire and passion for both music and acting and want to be taken seriously in both sectors of my career (wanting to be more acting focus) . I’m worried people won’t take me seriously as an actor if I pursue music simultaneously.
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
I’m thinking about doing a masters or program for creative writing but I finally just got an acting manager! I’m not sure if this will take up too much time and focus. I feel torn from the ideology that acting has to be Plan A and that there’s no plan B in order to succeed. However, I feel like I want to immerse myself…
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Hi, I'm looking for a voice actor for my youtube channel. male/female all welcomed
Reddit · 8 Nov 2022
Im pretty sure I know the obvious answer, but in curious to hear the why’s and alternatives aswell. Please share your opinion, thank you!
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
I see this all the time where coaches claim they have the secret to get you booking auditions, but I've heard mixed things about this... For example, Actor A gets auditions through his agent, he just hasn't booked yet because he has a very unique look that CDs are trying to fit perfectly into a role. Actor A auditions…
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
Listen, I know this may sound crazy, but I want to know what the name of Mustache's actor is. Does **ANYONE** happen to know the name of this cat? It isn't in the credits of the movie, I can't find her on any animal actor websites, and I just want to know what the name of this cat is. **PLEASE**!!
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
Pretty self explanatory title, My boyfriend currently has 3 offers from different agents for acting, and all 3 seemed to be wonderful candidates, so he is having trouble choosing- Any thoughts/tips on the process?
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
I’ve been acting for the last 2 years (mainly bg) and am at the point where I want to start a loan out company. I’ve started other companies before, but never for acting. I wasn’t sure if the production’s required general liability from the loan out companies.
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
So, I’m new here. I’ve done a little reading on this sub and it’s been so helpful and informative. I’ve always dreamed of being an actor, but circumstances just didn’t allow it. However, I applied to be an extra on the movie The Bikeriders, filming in Ohio. I was so excited when they said yes! I’m a little nervous, thi…
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
So ive been trying to amp up my resume to get the best of my casting but have to add skills of mine, of course i have plenty of skills but do not know which to add for acting & filming. Which skills are important to have and which skills arent? I’m also a tiktok influencer and love to post on social media, i play in es…
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
Applying for an actors permit and I can’t find the link
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
I booked a small part in a movie with an A-list actor, I was going to be traveling tomorrow for filming, and I got a message from my agents a few hours ago saying that casting informed them my part was cut from the script. :/ Sucks. Oh well… I guess that happens in this industry. Life goes on
Reddit · 7 Nov 2022
Hello folks! Looking for a beginner or experienced voice actor to do a voice over for me. I’m working on a video project for work, and my voice isn’t the best. I will pay, and give you feedback as well! Thank you! Please send over links to some of your work!
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
I was wondered when studying acting how do actors not let roles they portray effect them? Some roles can be very consuming and require such emotional intensity, so how do actors protect there own mental health when portraying these characters?
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
During your childhood years, did any of you display an inclination towards acting out/recreating scenes of your favorite shows, movies or characters from television or film? I don't mean in a professional sense whatsoever, more so just a kid in the backyard with his or her imagination 'acting' away without a care in th…
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
Is it good? Any success? It's 35.00, I'm thinking of doing it for New York. What are others thoughts on it? (essentially the service is supposed to connect you with agents and managers through actors access.)
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
My 14 year old daughter just auditioned and got a role in a major motion picture - this was her first ever audition with no practice or lead up. She beat out 363 people for the role… Saying all that to ask, what now? We are running into issues with school attendance due to filming and will likely need to withdraw her i…
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
I am a new actor and I have a break in between classes (that I thought would be filled by another class but isn’t) . I wanted to ask what do you guys do when you are on break from acting school, do you join another school or …?
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
Any local male actors with ease or previous experience in a drag queen character?
Reddit · 6 Nov 2022
I’m an actor based in LA and I was hoping to possibly get some advice on using Backstage for acting jobs and also other legit Background services. I’m on all the usual casting pages (Casting Networks, Actors Access, Casting Frontier) and a couple years back I was on Backstage but I found in my experience that most of t…
