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Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
On Apple TV+ actors have profiles kinda like on IMDb just less detailed and WAY less editable. It’s almost like they just appear. Anyway, my little cousin is an actor and somehow 2 different profiles have populated for him on Apple TV. His mom asked if I can try to figure it out bc I’m more “tech savvy.” And because he…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
For me I have met a few at various cons * I met Veronica Taylor (the original Ash Ketchum) twice at SC Comic Con (2017 and 2022). She is one of the sweetest people I have met at a con. She loved my James impression when I first met her and she talked to me as Ash and May. She even recognized me when I saw her again thi…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
I know people always assume that booking the role is the only way you really know you're doing well. But not booking a role doesn't mean you are a bad actor (as it can come down to so many other factors) so how are YOU able to tell you are doing well regardless of bookings/jobs? What makes you know you are on the right…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
So I quit an acting class I had been taking for the past three weeks. There are two more weeks, but I decided to drop out. This is an acting class at the studio, and it was about $600. It was 10 classes in total, so, I finished $360 worth, and I’m wasting $240, but also I’m gaining 12 hours (the remaining 4 classes of…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
So this is along the “usual questions” line. Similar to “how do you balance a consistent income and also work as an actor.” My question is, how do you bring up you’re a working actor during the “day job” interview process? What did you say and when in the process did you mention it? Did you mention it at all?
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
So just recently I realized that this might be a trauma response. I know a lot of people feel shy while performing. But this one is somehow different. Do you know those school performances where you had to pretend you were someone else and act with someone else as you are an actor? Man, that was/is unbearable to me. I…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
I just thought of this a couple days ago, but one going into an audition word embodying A character or actor during your audition process help? No I’m not saying to plagiarize the role of an actor, but rather think like the character. Say you’re additioning for a psychotic role, would invbody in the character energy of…
Reddit · 1 Aug 2022
Been a voice actor for a few years now and something been bothering me and has me confused, and it's how the hell do certain English dub voice actors get away with acting they way they do (especially on Twitter). Attend a number of acting related classes and marketing classes and they all say the same thing of "Always…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2022
For example, let's say you don't do any zoom calls, or never show your face. Your logo is something like a microphone or an anime character, cat etc. When people send you the money, it's to "Vague studios LLC". You have a stage name like Blue Danube. When you have to record in person for a cartoon or video game, you we…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2022
I really want to go to one and the one I have found has a category for film and teaches about on screen acting, script writing, camera work etc. I’ve been wanting to ask my family to if I can of but I’m embarrassed. I aspire to be an actor (Obviously) and this is one of the things holding me back, as well as doubt that…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2022
So let's say an actor is a very picky eater, but they got a role that requires them to get in shape. What would the actor do in that situation?
Reddit · 31 Jul 2022
Hi guys, I'm trying to figure out how to really break into voiceover while already being in the union. I've got a decent resume as a union actor, with a handful of Network TV credits but really want to be able to do more and especially in the voiceover space. I've built a couple professional voice demos, taken a voiceo…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2022
For instance I worked up the courage to ask out the lead role on a TV show (meanwhile I’m just a 20m regular 2 line day player) we was having a lot of giggles & chats & for some reason during one of the conversations she said “maybe that’s why I’m single now” So I got to thinking “hmm interesting” fast forward days ove…
Reddit · 31 Jul 2022
I have all my pieces in place. I audition regularly, repeats from casting, pins for major CDs, and I've read for some major roles for major projects. The biggest thing holding me back has always been poverty and depression. The depression is (mainly) due to poverty. But I realize now, that mindset changes everything. M…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
If you've been pursuing acting for a minute, or even if you've been on this reddit, you've no doubt heard the refrain about how hard acting is. There's a thread about it at least every couple of days, something like "Is it possible for me to make a living as an actor? I don't want to be poor!" cue 43 replies. The reaso…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
I’ve had several supporting/principal speaking roles in films on streaming services, a BFA from a top drama program, and have worked on many commercials/vo projects. Never thought to explore Canada as I was born and raised in the U.S. and have really only ever worked here. However, I have close family in Toronto and am…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
Hi, i’m 14 and would love to make it as an actress (screen) from any experienced actors/actresses what are some little tips and tricks that make big differences? Thank you
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
Ive been making the docuseries "the last movie stars", on HBO about paul newman and joanne woodward. Has anyone auditioned for the actor's studio? If you can tell us, how was your audition like and do you think your membership is worth it? Thanks!
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm very much a beginner and have only taken a few classes but, I just got back from an Audition Class where I was told off for **knowing** my lines? I was told I should have gotten a feel for the character first before learning lines. My idea was to learn my lines first (in…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
I'm 15 I'll be doing voice acting and mocap for my game I'm doing it alone because no one's joining And I'm just very nervous on how can I do it I just want my game to be good Idk if I should say it a hobby or not lol
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
Just had a co Star role on an ID show. I had a great time and all the cast and crew was very professional, until.. On the second day right before the final scene my costar who plays the murderer (who I really didn’t have much of a problem with although I thought I got weird vibe from him but he overall seemed nice), as…
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
You can audition for any character they have. And you can also audition for editing as well! Submit your audition today! https://youtu.be/993RnjxwrFk P.S. You can audition through Discord and YouTube. Ages 10+
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
I’m a UDA/ACTRA actor in Québec, Canada represented by an agent. I have been to drama school but dropped. I wondered how to get my IMDB credits in regards to roles or other experiences in the film world (runner/PA)?
Reddit · 30 Jul 2022
You can audition for any character they have. And you can also audition for editing as well! Submit your audition today! https://youtu.be/993RnjxwrFk I don't know for sure, I'm not anyone behind it, I just wanted to advertise/promote it because it needed more exposure. But I believe this is unpaid work. But I do not kn…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
Hello! Non-union actor here - I'm just wondering what the industry standard is for shooting footage that will be used in a company's social media, likely paid placement. Is this something that is sometimes shot without a contract? I know that for something larger, like anything broadcast, a contract is absolutely a req…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
Hi, r/acting! I'm an actor in NY and I'm in quarantine out of town so I figured, why not see if anyone is interested in asking anything? My IMDB is here: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1534700/ I most recently played Mamie Fish on The Gilded Age, and before that I played roles such as Janice on Mr. Robot, Amanda on And Just…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
Hi all -- I'm working on a film and reached out to a celebrity actress earlier this summer to see if she'd be interested in joining the cast. Her manager responded immediately and shared the offer materials and script with her - about a week later returned and shared that she wanted to play the role for my short film.…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
I just got a call that I booked a role in a major movie. It’s just a one day role and it pays the SAG rate of $1082 for the day. The casting director specified this is not background and she used the term “principal.” I know it’s not background because I auditioned for it and also because of the pay scale. But I do not…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
I think we all know that actor who feels a compulsion to post a video or picture on social media every single time they send in an audition for anything. It's like the moment that ring light hits them the think "the world must know that I spent an hour reading commercial copy in front of my cellphone today!" To me an a…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
Other than films or shows, where can I go to meet actor friends? I don’t have many and I’d like more!
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
my friend dm'ed me a capeusa instagram post about an untitled sony series that is holding an open casting call, encouraging me to give it a shot. i know that usually when a studio does it, they're also receiving auditions from actors who have representation (that usually end up getting the role) and as i have none and…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
My passion is to become an actor in TV and film but in my local area the only real acting lessons are within a theatre type industry. So Is getting experience and lessons in theatre pointless if I wanna be actor on screen?
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
We are a company with 4 YouTube channels that combined gather more than 1.4 million subscribers Right now we are creating 2 new channels. Anime recaps and Movie recaps We are in the need of 2 voice actors that are capable of making a solid and interesting interpretation out of the scripts they're gonna be given. We loo…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
First off, I've never been certain, despite trying to research it, what Method acting is defined as but it sure seems like some are a bit excessive about it. Isn't it a bit much to force everyone to carry you around because you're trying to play a handicapped person or gluing your eyes shut for a month to play a blind…
Reddit · 29 Jul 2022
Hi! I've been an actor now for years but have always struggled with my voice. Male. But I feel it's thin, unreliable, slightly nasal. I have a hard time listening to it and I finally have some extra money to invest in a coach. Does anyone have any recommendations? Seems like a lot of it is geared around singing but I p…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
I've been doing some Meisner exercises with a couple of fellow actors, following Larry Silverberg's book (thanks u/eogc9 for the fantastic recommendation!). We've gotten to the point of doing an activity, and we can't figure out something about "fully doing" vs "as if". Imagine you need to play a character that is jugg…
Reddit · 28 Jul 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 · 28 Jul 2022
appears to be available on Woot. [https://sellout.woot.com/offers/rode-nt1-a-vocal-recording-microphone-package-open-box?ref=w\_cnt\_wp\_8\_18](https://sellout.woot.com/offers/rode-nt1-a-vocal-recording-microphone-package-open-box?ref=w_cnt_wp_8_18) Only posting this because I know this is a commonly used mic for voice…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
If you had a chance to have a chat with one of the actors you most admire, what are the questions you would ask them? Not neccesarily about their roles and films, though that works as well, but also questions about being an actor in general, filmmaking, theatre, acting, anything at all that you would really like to kno…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
I feel ready to submit to agencies, but I am hesistant because I know how important a good first impression is. I have been taking classes and working on my craft since January, I have done tons of extra work (not that that really matters?) and I’ve had lead roles in 2 student films so far. I have headshots and a profe…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
I'm a SAG actor who signed with my new manager about 3 months ago. She's fine, but she keeps sending me out for a ton of non union commercials. 1. I am HORRIBLE at commercial auditions (I'm very much a narrative actor, and generally dislike commercials, but the auditions I've been getting are basically just "stand ther…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
Hey there! My names Yusef. I’m and 18 year old aspiring voice actor. From the moment I finished playing Portal 2, I knew that I was destined to be a voice actor. Ellen McClain and Stephen Merchant were the two actors that pushed me to really put myself out there and try to accomplish my dream. After doing a few small t…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
I vaguely recall Jennifer Lawrence saying she sometimes worries she’ll cross a line when filming a sex scene. Made me wonder if someone could go too far in front of the camera? I know there are specific angles, fitted clothing, or tricks to keep actors safe and covered while still making the sex convincing, but I’m cur…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
Canadian actors. How much is your agent taking from you? 10%? 15% 20%? I see that US agents are legally only allowed to take 10%. Curious.
Reddit · 28 Jul 2022
As a new actor, I have a couple of questions about the above topics: When self submitting, do I use the resume with the logo and contact of my agency? The second and third point are kinda one and the same, I have a theme park job audition, and was wondering if I should be paying my agent for that as well?
Reddit · 27 Jul 2022
Do you guys write a list of reasons why you’re an actor? Because sometimes I ask myself why I act and I genuinely can’t answer the question anymore because I’m so drained by it. I’ve resolved to write a list of reasons why it’s my career choice and I wanted to ask if this sort of strategy helped anyone else cope with a…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2022
I'm a Canadian actor recently moved to London and I'm looking into working on an accent to add to my natural Canadian and Standard American. It seems like Received Pronounciation has gone out of fashion as an accent for actors and I've heard people say that productions are looking for something more in line with how pe…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2022
I'm finding that I can't seem to focus and enjoy films, as I tend to constantly analyse the acting. I have a hard time separating the actor from the character. Does anyone have any advice on how to let go of noticing the acting, and just enjoy the film?
Reddit · 27 Jul 2022
So I’m still pretty new to the industry and before I go out for auditions/agents I want to get as much training as I can to really know what I’m doing and be as prepared as I can be. I’ve taken 2 classes before and they’ve all been great but they are scene study focused. I kept hearing about Meisner and Chekhov through…
