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Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
I am a Northwest actor with a lot of experience in the business. I have pretty decent materials, and quite a few (regional) credits. I am trying to figure out if it is at all realistic to think that I can find representation in other markets where I don’t live. The local-hire question is a big one, and the research I h…
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
A lot of the greatest actors to have ever lived (and lots of other great working actors as well) have and have had a lot of serious personal struggles and problems. Struggles/problems like family and relationship issues, drug/sex/porn addictions, mental illnesses, etc. I’m not insulting or trying to hate on them, or st…
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
I really don’t know if anyone cares, but I’m gonna say it anyway. After auditioning and auditioning I got in my dream school. I’m so happy, I know I’ve worked hard for it.
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
So I know there are a lot of posts about LA vs NYC, but I wanted to see if I could get some advise about my specific situation and which would end up being the better option for me. I’m really looking to move out to one of these cities to get training. That’s what I really want to focus on right now, and I’m really int…
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
I tried to find a post like this but couldn't, but I was wondering how and why some actors are signed to two different agencies in the same city, e.g. LA. And if you are signed to two, how does the working relationship between both agencies develop and work? And is there anyone here who is signed to two wherever they r…
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
Does anybody have any positive self-affirmations related to acting that they can share?
Reddit · 10 Aug 2022
I feel the constant, consuming need to be good/great as an actor. I’m trying to shed the need and desire to be a great actor in favor of trying to create as an actor/artist for the love of it and the character that I’m portraying. It’s so damn f\*\*king hard though. I don’t know if it’s working. Not only do I feel like…
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
I need a female voice actor for something for my YouTube channel I can't pay
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
Hello there! I have searched the subreddit extensively and haven't really found much of an answer to my question, which was surprising, but alas. So I've been in LA for 4 years pursuing jobs in film/TV. I'm Meisner trained and have gathered a lot of useful resources and knowledge specifically about building a career in…
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
I'm making a film, just a casual project, but I want to make it as good as possible. I'm acting in it, as well as another actor. I'm worried that our lack of acting skills will ruin the film. Is there anything I can do, or should I just accept that it might lower the overall quality of the project?
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
I’d love to hear peoples opinions and experiences with Actors Access. I’m considering renewing my account. Thanks!
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
Hello! When should actors get a PR team behind them? Does it help up-and-comers get more roles/visibility - especially if they aren't in a current show or movie? I have worked professionally in film, TV, commercials, VO, but I do have solid rep. Auditioning actively for high profile projects and waiting for that series…
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
Hi, So I just saw a listing for an acting role on actors access as well as in my inbox from a separate company. Is it in good or bad form to submit through both means?
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
I have wanted to be an actor since I was like…4 years old. I suppressed it because I thought my family would disapprove. Now that I'm 18 I want to take steps towards getting into acting, but I just don't know if I would be any good. I'm not emotionless, but I do struggle with portraying the right emotion a lot of the t…
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
hey, i want to be more serious in my training as an actor. I do training and background work at the moment. Extra work has been my income but it doesn’t satisfy me. What should i do? Any tips
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
I see they are stationed at Warner Bros and have a couple positive reviews, but I can’t find anything about their clients/projects/success online, and they don’t post about their current actors on Instagram like other agencies (which makes me wonder if a lot of their actors are working). I would greatly appreciate if a…
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
I'm just trying to gauge how common this is. In my area (a medium market), it's common for a contract with an agency to include a clause saying they're entitled to their 10-20% *in addition to* the 20% that productions will often tack on. To me, it seems like in adding an "agency fee," the production is trying to allow…
Reddit · 9 Aug 2022
So the other day I did a zoom audition to test my chemistry with the main character (who they have already cast). The actor was dead pan and missed multiple lines each take or said them early etc- I improvised through it. But it was rough. We were meant to be flirting and they gave me nothing. I’m shortlisted and worri…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
This might have an obvious answer but why do alot of really famous actors use either fake names or will use their middle names as either their first or last names, a list actors such as Brad Pitt (William Bradley Pitt) Miley Cyrus (Destiny hope Cyrus) Reese Witherspoon (Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon) Emma stone (Emily…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
This might be common knowledge to those of you who do it regularly but it blew my mind - today I had my first day on set on a student film as an extra, and while talking to the other extras I discovered 2 of them intentionally seek out extra roles - most commonly unpaid - not because they want to gain experience to mov…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
Hi! I wanted to hop in and let you all know that I've started a YouTube Channel. [https://youtu.be/VMCuedRVt\_E](https://youtu.be/VMCuedRVt_E) ​ [Actor's Training Pt. 5](https://preview.redd.it/e9us2jbjdjg91.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c603724aa5ecbdc28259a59d9f9b04c604d7f332) I was feeling a little t…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
I know this sub is for acting rather than people who hold auditions, but I would be interested in hearing tips from actors about auditions. I’m a filmmaker who is about to hold some virtual auditions for a short film, and I’m wondering what your experiences with virtual auditions have been like. It’s my first time doin…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
So there is a horror film looking for actors for $150 a day for a production company that has put out a dozen movies on major streaming services like Amazon Prime and Tubi. Does that pay seem to low to you? It doesn't mention anything about residuals, does anybody have experience working on something like this? They sa…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
As an actor, I know that it could be very important for us to socialize for these 2 main reasons: 1. To build a bond with your fellow actors 2. To network with the right people But as a person who is literally very very terrified of people, I don't really know what to do to overcome this situation. I do so badly want t…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
To those who need to hear it, There are a million “reasons” your mind will come up with to delay fully committing to the craft: “It’s too expensive. The odds of being a working actor are slim. I’m not talented enough. My headshots are not good enough. I’m not good looking enough. I don’t have a demo reel. My part-time…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
As the title suggests I’m about to drop my agent. I haven’t received any roles for films in the past 5 months (since that’s when I first got them) and they told me during the interview that that’s the roles I’ll get. All I got were commercials that gave some very “interesting” breakdowns that made me feel less of an ac…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
Why do (or don't) you have a loan-out company? Any regrets?
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
I have so far in my training only done one movie project. It's an amateur movie and I think that the persons who wrote the script have never written a script for a movie before. I was only really given a script and nothing more. It was a small role so I think they thought that nothing more was needed. But I have hear s…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
I really have felt a certain way about “Celebrity Voices” for quite some time. But before I dive into my full opinion, I want to say that the reason I feel the way I do is because I feel as if it may or may not limit the availability to those (such as myself) who want to be professional voice actors in the future. Now,…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
I'm a producer, not an actor. I'm working on my second commercial (SAG) project. When it comes to my lead roles, I generally pay above scale to get more experienced actors, usually with a tiny bit of name recognition. I'm considering adding points into my offers on my next project's leads. Since I already have one proj…
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
I want to become a full time actor. I have the opportunity to work as a stand in tomorrow. Would this be a good career move or would it just be a good day’s pay? In other words, would doing this help me to propel my career forward or would it have no effect? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Reddit · 8 Aug 2022
Looking for advice on whether or not this org is a scam? Context: I recently got accepted to essentially a mother agency, they produce fashion shows and call themselves a model management company, specifically for their Model and Talent expo this November. Note they are a small business in a southern market that's nowh…
Reddit · 7 Aug 2022
You see, I just started acting last year, at 26, with absolutely 0 acting experience. After doing 2 feature films in 2021, earlier this year, I was able to get casted to join a big production for a movie that might be released in the local cinemas next year. It's only for a supporting role, but still. 1, it's going to…
Reddit · 7 Aug 2022
Figured you guys would appreciate this cuz I’m pretty stoked how it came out! Enjoy!
Reddit · 7 Aug 2022
**Art Studio seeking Voice Actors for an indie sci-fi action-packed anime project in development. Estimated run time for first episode, 9 Minutes. Will be released in parts of 3 minutes until the full episode is released. Expected date of completion: November 2022 \[Long Term Commitment VA only as this project will be…
Reddit · 7 Aug 2022
Do you think some just have it with very little training?
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
Hi everyone! Next week we are going to shoot a "chaotic" scene, with people pushing around, becoming crazy, screaming, and fighting (non-violent fight, more like a metal-concert type of "fight"). There are two main characters, I've been doing training with them for a couple of months now. But there are about 20 extras/…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
I’m wondering if anyone has done this or had success from it.
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
So the thing is, ever since I hit puberty, my voice became rather deep and ever since then I've heard comments from here and there about how bombastic, sexy et. my voice sounds. I've also developed an apparent skill of reproducing different voices I hear. I do spend time talking to myself with different voices when I'm…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
Let’s imagine I’m an actor that had quite a lot of roles in the US for example, and for some reason I decided to move to Japan. Let’s also imagine I learned fluent Japanese. With all that in mind-is knowing the language be enough to be successful in a new country as an actor with all that experience? And what are the a…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
I’ve just been cast in a commercial that has a buyout. When should I expect to be paid the buyout amount after shooting the commercial?
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
So when describing the role on backstage.com and it says something like : Butterscotch Lead, female, 13-18 Obviously the character is 13-18, but does the actor themselves have to be 13-18 or can they be like 12 or 24? If that makes sense.
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
Hey all I just want to see if anyone knows where Sarah Finn post her casting calls whether it be Actors Access or Backstage or any under the radar means of posting a casting call for their movies. I know Iman Vellani found her casting call thru WhatsApp. I’m just wondering if anyone happens to know
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
So I was invited back for an in-person 'pre-screening' (actors/extras listing -- "some small speaking parts") and was told to "Bring a photo and a resume(if you have one), dress casually and be prepared to read for the casting associates if asked." No other info on role, sides, whatever. What should I expect seeing as…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
Hi Reddit, I’m 17 years old and going into my last year of HS theatre, my school is putting on “Antigone” for our states play (competition) and me being the go to man actor (I have a beard) might be cast as Creon. However I wanted to know what some tips would be for getting into the mind of that character? Especially b…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
I am basically looking for recommendations for representation in LA for a SE based actor. I have very strong reps in a Atlanta but really need to expand into LA.
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
A few weeks back, I had a self-tape audition request come in through my agent for a role that felt like kismet. I can't describe it otherwise. The role required someone of my age, specific ethnic heritage (which is quite obscure where I live and work) and to be speaking the languages I speak fluently (I was raised mult…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
I'm in Chicago and we are coming up in terms of productions, but we will never compete with ATL. I'm established with a handful of co-stars and one national commercial. It doesnt help that I live in a bad area in Chicago..Im saving up for a house but I would hate to buy one in Chicago..might as well go to ATL.
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
Hey fellow actors! Feeling a bit down so wanted to chat with some creatives. To be honest, I’ve been feeling a bit envious of my peers moving up the ladder in their corporate jobs. Seeing that, I’m like ‘wow I should just go learn how to code or be a business analyst or a nurse.’ Financially stable jobs with prospects…
Reddit · 6 Aug 2022
1. Are there any reputable classes that take place during the daytime on weekdays? like mornings / afternoons? Everything i research seems to be at night, which conflicts with my job. 2. Are there any good on-camera audition classes in-person right now? everything I find outside of scene study seems to be online still.…
