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Reddit · 17 Apr 2023

How to approach an idol politely?

Ran into a really famous actor in my neighborhood while waiting in line. I wanted to say hi love your work I'm an actress too etc etc. but was too shy. Ugh!!! I always feel a little guilty for not saying hi to certain incredible actors, musicians, directors, you name it, who I cross paths with - and it happens all the…

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Reddit · 17 Apr 2023

Table read turned out to actually be an audition??

So im in a theater group (i mostly do film) and a member said they wanted to do a table for a screenplay they wrote. film isnt financed but she said she has some cinematographer attached. i volunteered cause i love table reads as a way to just act without much pressure. Ive done them before and its normally get the scr…

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

First ever background role tomorrow

Any tips on how i can make sure i’m presentable? i wear makeup and want to make sure it looks good on camera! ive never been on camera and i’m doing this role as an extra because i’ve started doing theatre and the theatre program runner is a well known and well connected writer here in Sydney and she’s making her own f…

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

I just got my first credit!

It’s a small speaking roll but I’m so happy to see my IMDb page and the words actress right underneath it. I’ve never acted so I just got lucky to get offered the role my very first time auditioning. I know I may sound lame but from someone so crippled by anxiety, this was a huge step for me. It gives me a little more…

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

Starting voice overs

Hii everyone! I have a question. I’m starting as a voice over artist after doing some small jobs that people really like, but I’m searching for a good voice over portfolio site where I can build mine with. Are there sites build voor voice over artist of actors? Any other tips for starting people like me how to show mys…

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

I’m not an actor

And yet I’ve somehow managed to bag myself a crazy opportunity at being in a film. It’s literally just been given to me two days ago and it begins tomorrow. I’m to be “tried out”. The role isn’t exactly small either, I do have a lot of lines and scenes. I’ve always loved acting, always dreamed of being an actress but t…

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

Acting vs porn

I had a conversation with someone who held the belief that porn/sex work/onlyfans and the sex workers who partake in this type of work are comparable to acting and the actors who partake in playing out explicit scenes. They held the belief that at the end of the day it's just business. They were surprised when I said I…

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

I feel like it would almost be impossible to become an actor making money(any)in Belgium as a drug user. Ive done years of extra work so knowing if anyone ever found out ,before even starting an acting class. Once the wrong person knows im not even gettin

My previous acting class just found out i was taking medicine that was a benzo I should keep taking my medication, even tho my i said my doctor doesn’t even like that i take em honestly. He told me im going to be assigned a different classand thell send an email soon. Never heard back one year later

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

What does “SELECTS” meaning during the casting process?

I auditioned for a new tv show pilot through Actors Access and a few days later I checked the casting breakdown page and it was updated and it had “SELECTS” right next to my name. Does anyone know what that means?

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

how to cast actors from overseas to cast in a short film/mv in the US? like say, the filmmakers have casted them but how is the visa process? i’ve heard of production companies esp big ones, with their name and stuff, they’re able to make it work but what

if the filmmakers are say just film students or graduated film students for instance who obv have no production company and such? because it’s already hard to get a visitor visa, i’m just wondering how hard it’ll be for an actor overseas to come here to work a couple days for ‘not’ a production company

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Reddit · 16 Apr 2023

ATL Actor. Wondering if being Non-Union is hurting my chances.

Hello Reddit! Could someone help me figure something out. I've been receiving amazing opportunities for roles that I felt I nailed, and sure I get how it could come down to a very small detail in why they chose someone else, but I also can't help wonder if being Non-Union has also hurt me. So work is tight right now fo…

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Stage 32 · 15 Apr 2023

My First Feature!

Last week, I posted about how I got to audition for my first role in a feature. I was offered a role yesterday. It's not the part I read for, but it's a role with dialog and name credit. Plus some cool CGI moments. It took me 10 years to get here, but it's finally happening. Thanks for all your well wishes in my previo…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

HELLO THERE!!!

hello there everyone im new to this group im a voice actor who mainly works in redubs i have 2 years of experience from voice acting and my microphone is Samson Q2U and i record using Audacity

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

Acting in a small town

Hello I am a 15 year old actor based out in central Illinois. I’ve been able to get my headshot but not my demo reel. So I’ve been looking on Backstage and I can’t find any. Please give any advice you can. Thank you.

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

Any Colorado Actors??

Any Colorado Actors on this sub? I’m newish to the Denver area and I’m looking for acting classes, I’m hearing different things though. What are some of the best in person classes here? Coming from Atlanta they just don’t seem the same so I’m wondering if I’m better off doing online. I really want to network with other…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

I Just Made a Huge Step and I Need To Share

I can’t give too many details but I need to tell someone about this. I just don’t know what to do with all of the overwhelming happiness and fulfillment that I’m feeling right now so I thought I’d write about it. Last weekend I went to an anime convention. At this convention an industry guest, who I can’t name obviousl…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

Do I need to move?

I’m pivoting from 10+ years of full-time YouTubing to wanting to become an actor. With YouTube you can pretty much do it from anywhere, so I decided to stay in a smaller cheaper city. But now I’m looking for local in-person acting classes and not finding any. Are there any I can take online? Or YouTube channels I can l…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

Actors, I am directing my first feature! And I need your help

I have worked with professional actors as well as non actors in several short films and music videos as a director, and this is the first time I am making a feature. I’m also going to be casting actors, and I have not been a part of many auditions prior to this. I have mainly come in contact with the people I wanted to…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

Looking for Contemporary Scenes for 2-3 Actors

I’m looking for a few 10 minute scenes from contemporary plays (post 2000) that would be interesting to work on for 2-3 actors. Gender doesn’t matter and we are all about 20 years old but could play up to mid 30s and nothing younger than 14/15.

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

The Future of VA

We’ve all must’ve seen by now, the videos of AI recreating voices with tremendous efficiency, from Obama and Trump playing video games together, to Kanye singing Bieber’s songs. My question is, as this technology is relatively new yet still showcases amazing potential, do you think that within 10 years time, studios wi…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

How many clips do you include when submitting to roles on Actor’s Access?

If you’ve uploaded “clips” to AA vs. your entire reel, what have you found is the best number of clips to include with your submissions to roles? I really struggle with figuring this out. Pros of sending fewer: you can be more targeted in which ones you send (if possible) and, therefore, they are more likely to see the…

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Reddit · 15 Apr 2023

Listing Commercial Directors on Acting Resume

I saw a casting director say on instagram that they liked the idea of listing the commercial directors that you've worked with on an acting resume rather than just putting "conflicts available upon request". This really intrigued me because I have a lot of commercial acting experience and virtually no theatrical experi…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

I'm Convinced These Auditions Are Fake

It was recently announced that Glenn Powell will lead the new Twister film. I know a few people who auditioned for the role and spent a lot of time and money on their self-tapes. I know how Hollywood works and there is no way this casting wasn't already planned for a while with how studios package clients and I doubt c…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Am I (26F) Just Not Built To Be An Actress?

Hi all (new Reddit-er here) Let me start this post by saying that I am incredibly hesitant to share this existential crisis with a community of strangers who do not know me personally, but I am too scared to talk in-depth about this with anyone I know, so here I am! Ever since I was a child, I had dreams of being an ac…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Acting on "jury duty"

First, Im not an actor..my day job is director/cinematographer. But i thought id check out this room to bring this up.. I just discovered the fake reality show "jury duty" and i find the acting incredible.. im sure some parts are scripted, especially the scenes where the non actor dude isnt in the scene.. but i dunno..…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Is Voice Acting for me?

Hey everyone, I used to work at a call center job where just about everyone would come up to me and tell me I should be a voice actor. I didn't really think much of it - just sort of took the compliment and moved on - but now that I'm in college and dirt poor, I feel like I should at least try to put my talent to good…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Sag Eligible?

If you work on a project that’s “SAG American Film Institute Short-Form Film Agreement” does that make the actor SAG Eligible after?

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

How to keep my voice from being stolen by AI?

Hello! Im a new(ish) voice actress and have just finished renovating my studio, new equipment will be here in about a week or two, depends on when I place the order. Im very worried about my voice being sampled and used in AI. How do I deter people from stealing my voice for their AI’s? Can I put something at the end o…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

How can non-famous actor obtain a role in bigger movies?

For example think of films directed by Luca Guadagnino, Wes Anderson, Robert Eggers, Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig... Does it have to be done through an agent? Or is there a way for the actor to get an audition by themselves?

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Opportunities for queer actors in Atlanta?

Hello! First time poster here. I just recently went down to visit Atlanta to check out the city and the acting scene. I really can see myself there, but I wanted to see what other thought about this. Are there projects/auditions in Atlanta for queer/gay/non-binary actors? I would be moving down to expand my opportuniti…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

CALLING SAILOR MOONIES! SAILOR V COMIC DUB!

Hey everyone! I LOVE Sailor Venus! She has been my favorite straight from the beginning! And I am SOO sad that Codename: Sailor V, never got an anime. So I am starting work, on a comic dub, and I need voice actors! And all kind of crap! If you are interested, let me know! Or share the link around! https://discord.gg/TC…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Open Calls - Trauma Sharing

I noticed a lot of open calls that don't have sides and just require the actor to speak about their past experiences, sometimes going as far as asking the actor to recount trauma. I fail to see how asking these questions helps casting offices choose their actor? I get that they want non-actors to feel they can approach…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

Just wanted to thank you guys!!

3 years ago at the beginning of the pandemic I was freaking out like most of us about how I was going to live and came on here to get some advice and ask about coaching. The only thing I knew at the time was what I learned in my 11 years of struggling to be an actor, so that’s what taught. Everything I’d learned. I did…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

AA, Casting Frontier, and Casting NW Free Agent Profiles

I saw on a different thread that many agents have agent only profiles and that when some actors let their personal profiles expire because they already had excellent pics and reels set up, it was still fine because their agents just submitted them through their agent profile. Is that possible only with Casting Networks…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

What should my next steps be?

Hi everyone! I’m an aspiring actor and this sub has really been helping me navigate so if anyone has any advice I’d love to hear it. I’m a young female (based in nyc, over 18 with a 15-25 age range.) I’ve been acting theatrically since I was maybe 5 but only started seriously pursuing screen acting in 2021. Considering…

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Reddit · 14 Apr 2023

I work in the Southeast market. Is it time to join SAG-AFTRA?

I've been in Atlanta for over ten years now, and I'm from Georgia originally. I've been in three SAG productions as a principal and was an extra in a SAG industrial for which production provided a Taft Hartley. I checked the website recently and I'm now eligible to join SAG-AFTRA. Georgia is a "Right to Work" state and…

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Stage 32 · 13 Apr 2023

Advice on Networking for Introverts!

All of our fantastic performers that are coming out to our in-person meetup here in LA tonight, be sure to check out today's great blog by Stage 32's founder and CEO, Richard "RB" Botto, sharing great advice on networking for introverts! www.stage32.com/blog/advice-on-networking-for-introverts-3332

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2023

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2023

Actress had bag stolen on shoot

Hello, I have recently made a short film and on the final shoot day our actress had a bag stolen from a tent we were using to store belongings. She is now attempting to claim the costs from the company. I am of the mind that it is her bag, and thus her responsibility, therefore there is no liability on the part of the…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2023

Any Actors In Austin?

Hey All, I'm a film director in Austin woeking on a couple documentaries and scripts at the moment. Please DM me or comment if you'd like soke extra work. All The Best, Kyle

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2023

I need help learning a Chinese script

Hi Reddit, so I'm not even really an actor, but my boss recommended me for a commercial shoot for a Chinese company and they agreed. My issue is that I only speak basic Chinese, so I do not understand most of the script. I now have a roughly 2 page script that I barely understand and have to memorize until Monday. Are…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2023

new actor.

Hi i wanna become a new actor. But i love in Belgium. Someone know free acting lessons online? Ore have any tips. Let it know Thx.