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Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
1. Take your craft seriously, not the industry. 2 Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they can be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. 3. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot, had no hair, makeup or wardrobe. I can manage all these thin…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Hey all I submitted a self tape for a supporting role in a sag short film and received a call back asking me to come in for a chemistry read with the other actors, i’m super excited but nervous at the same time, have any tips on how I should prepare?
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I absolutely adored Aftersun, I’m just genuinely curious as to how Paul Mescal, who was an acclaimed actor, still somewhat up and coming in some regard I guess, gets attached to a small indie like this with a first time director. Anyone know? Like I said I’m literally just curious as to how Charlotte Wells got such a t…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Have a short film with a SAG actor and non union actor both interested. Obviously, the project needs to be SAG signatory for the union actor to perform, but a, I allowed to use non union actors as well? My understanding is there’s a special contract drafted for them.
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
Right now I’m almost 20 years old, and currently a Bio major, but I don’t know if I can keep this up. It’s seems as if I lost my prior motivation for coming to college in the first place. I’m honestly considering becoming a Voice actor. Because I not only love doing different voices and repeating lines, but I just love…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
What’s the purpose of them? I think they’re unnecessary. You’re not going to be unprepared when performing so why do it for an audition? I would argue it’s even worse because you can have an actor who would fit well for a role but because they can’t read while being in the moment well, you’re judgement of their perform…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I’m wanting to film a scene from a pilot I wrote. Would just barely be under 13 minutes. Not sending it to any festivals. Just something to post online. A few of the actors who are friends of mine, are SAG. I am not. Would I be able to use them in this simple project? One that I just plan on posting on social media. Or…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I make zero budget film and occasionally act. I used to work in post production. I fell out of it and am now falling back into filmmaking. I'm focusing on short film and I've done a 20 minute superhero piece, a 5 minute zombie piece and am about to shoot a little time travel piece. You can see some stills and behind th…
Reddit · 24 Jan 2023
I am in school for performing arts and once I graduate I was going to move to either Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles. I've been doing research on each possible location to see what would have the best opportunities specific to me. Atlanta seems like the cheapest option as New York and L.A are really expensive. And At…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
I am currently working and about to go to college, but really want to try acting/voice acting so where can I post a public profile to see if maybe someone will pick me up or show interest?
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
It’s always been my dream to be an actor, but unfortunately I think it’s time to give up. I’m sure some people will say never give up, and some will think me quitting now is over due so I’m curious what everyone’s thoughts are. I started acting at 13, spent years not being able to book a single role. I’m almost 23 now,…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
I consider myself a pretty good actor. I have the credits and the training to back it up, I'm constantly in classes and I feel like I'm improving every month. For where I'm at in my career, I feel like I'm doing well. But I am going crazy with getting callbacks and not booking. I had a commercial audition on Friday tha…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
I'm in a predicament in which I have a ton of people who auditioned for the two male leads and there are four actors for one of the leads that I REALLY like and three for the other that I REALLY like. The problem is that I can only hire two of them. However, there are four supporting male roles that none of them asked…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Hi everyone, I'm 28-Male and hoping to become a voice actor in Anime English dub or Video Games. I have no experience in voice acting but it's something that I really want to do and I think I have a pretty decent vocal range. Any advice on where to start or how to navigate this career path would be appreciated!
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
When you get an agent do you still have to pay for Casting networks, Actors Access, Casting frontier?
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Since a lot of acting is reacting, I had the thought of why not take the initiative and film some scenes with partners. I think collaborating with other actors on a a couple short scenes would be more beneficial for development than just monologues or an unenthusiastic reader. I have my own canon camera and scoured dif…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
so basically i 16f submitted for a role on actors access, my first time ever submitting for a role (I literally snuck to Walmart and bought a prepaid visa and did this behind my mother’s back lol). I got the email this morning that I was selected for an eco cast, which I know isn’t a huge deal and doesn’t mean much but…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
I really feel like I've been spinning my wheels for the past 2 years. I booked 1 co-star 2 years ago and haven't booked since. I'm constantly in class and meeting CDs, getting consistently good feedback, but still nothing, and now my auditions have started to dry up. I don't have great reps; I think they are part of th…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Got a self tape for a non union indie and although the breakdown said ‘some nudity’ I really wasn’t expecting full frontal nudity in the sides. Now obviously I’m not about to strip for a self tape, but I really don’t know about why non union productions would include this. Idk, just the fact that non union is generally…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Sorry if this is a bad question, but can do professional theatre even if someone has no training and little experience? Also, is a professional theatre actor simply a paid actor, or is there something else that specifically makes someone be considered a professional?
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Hello, I’m looking for some professional literature (books, articles, studies, etc.) on theatrical cold reading. I’m not as interested in finding ways to learn to read a specific text or monologue in order to prepare it well for an audition or a performance, as much as exploring how reading something out loud for the f…
Reddit · 23 Jan 2023
Specifically the HAGEN, STRASBERG & MEISNER TECHNIQUE class with Pamela Scott? Beginner actor who acted in middle and high school a lot but not anymore. ​ I plan to take this and Barrow Group at the same time since I don't get any online exposure. ​ Thoughts?
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Hey everyone! I’m a UK actor and lead a short film that has been nominated for a BAFTA and shortlisted for an Oscar (find out on Tuesday!). I don’t want to jump the gun…but if I were to be in LA for the Oscars come March time, does anyone have any advice as how to best use the opportunity? Currently repped by a local a…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Hi guys I’m a 20 yo filmmaker, GTA based. I want to make short films but solo filmmaking is damn near impossible. It would be great to have an actor star in my short films. Someone that I could potentially become friends with so we can be a director/actor duo like Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. Give each other feedback…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Hello! Which talent agencies are open to submission from foreigners. Couple bullet points below: -Actress in Seoul -Wants to break into US market -Is a citizen of the US (born in US, moved to Korea in the teens) -Active in tv dramas but no longer have representation anymore in Korea as the agency closed down, looking f…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
For the first round of auditions actors had anywhere between 5-13 days to submit their tapes depending on when they sent me their headshots/reels/resumes. The second round of auditions will be all virtual as well, and I'm wondering how long is appropriate to give actors to submit their second tape? Sundays are the only…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Hey y’all! I just got my first audition through actors access - I was wondering if any fellow redditors have experience with booking auditions through actors access and, if so, what usually happens? Do you get an email saying you got it? Or do they call you?
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Hello, there. I’m 22 and I’m Italian. I’ve never had an acting job and I’m more interested in film industry outside my country bc Italian movies and tv shows are not it… too predictable and there’s always the same actors involved that are most likely to play the same part all over again. I like American Netflix shows a…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Director here, I'm preparing to send callback invitations to a handful of actors. Since the initial audition there have been several changes to the script. Is it okay to send new sides for talent to memorize for the callback? Can I even send sides from a different part of the script to see their range? Or is it better…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
I'm still an amateur voice actor but a friend of mine got me an opportunity to work for a group of people that want to start a YouTube channel. I'm thinking of charging 10 naira per word (0.022 United States Dollar) and about 10-15% on generated revenue from the video's. (I'm a Nigerian)
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
Hello ima be doing an omori stream pretty soon I love the game and have played it once but not finished it but I can’t do it alone I need some voice actors if your willing to join Im on Xbox and will be streaming on there I can make a party and we can do it together just three people will do so if your interested let m…
Reddit · 22 Jan 2023
If I am being honest, hot people get hired. They may have mediocre skills in acting, but their attractiveness makes up for it. The directors and the hiring staff know that attractive people will always attract more viewers and attention, so they may let the more talented people go without the job or offer them more min…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
Hey actors, I just wanted to come on here to share some exciting news. I just signed with my first agent still pretty recent (June 2022), and I just got a huge audition for an HBO show. A little background about me, I’m currently 24 and have been acting since 2019. I actually started off as a commercial actor, doing mo…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
So Im still a newbie (couple commercials, but only thing Ive done with lines was a student film oner.) Volunteered to act in another student film for more experience, and the stop and start after only one or two lines to set up different camera shots for an entire 6 page script was brutal... Took a solid 7hrs, and it w…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
I am 25 years old and have been acting only since 2019. I am going for my first MFA audition in a weeks time at one of the major MFA programs on the East Coast. I'm being vague for privacy's sake ofc. I have three monologues prepared to present. Shakespeare, a modern comedic piece, and Chris from All My Sons . I feel a…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
Desc: It's a multilingual action-fantasy film about an all-Asian, ragtag crew fighting for their community. For more info on the project: Link to the teaser: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/) Link to the project IG: [https://www.instagram.com/dont\_film/](https://www.i…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
Hi guys! First off, thank you to those who commented on my last post for the wonderful advice! I listened and did my due diligence, researched the manager, their company, the roster, etc. and it went very well. Also really emphasized this time around that acting is my priority over my day job (duh) and I’m staying up t…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
So I've been going hard at submitting self-tapes for regional companies, training programs, anything at all that someone my age (21) can do over the summer. I've looked through jobs on Playbill and Actors Access and applied for some training programs that my peers have recommended, but it seems like the only options av…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
I audited a beginner “On Camera” class (virtual) with a well-respected acting school. I have never acted before. I enjoyed drama in high school (long ago), and I enjoy public speaking/presenting. The school quelled my concerns about having absolutely no experience and that all were welcomed. When I audited the class th…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
Next week I'm filming a small role opposite the lead, who goes by a nickname (not a stage name). His Wikipedia page shows his actual name. What's the etiquette here? I guess the safest thing to do is to call him whatever he says when I shake his hand and introduce myself? How does this work in general, for actors who a…
Reddit · 21 Jan 2023
Hi, I’m sorry if this comes off as rude, I’m genuinely just wanting insight. I’m 19 and in my first year of law school. I’m studying law because out of all the ‘mid-high paying jobs’ I chose law to be the best field for me. Small context: I’m a pretty impulsive person, money means a great deal to me so I wouldn’t reall…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
We all know that conflict is what creates drama. But sometimes, it's hard to find conflict in certain scenes. I've read that there's conflict in every scene. But the problem is that it's hard to find conflict in EVERY scene. Isn't conflict when two character's objectives contrast each other? Isn't it when one character…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
Any successful actors who came from a no name town of a no name state, what was your journey like? What you did, how old you were, certain things you regret doing or not doing. Overall obstacle’s?
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
This isn't related to the craft of acting, but it's a part of my own experiences with other actors and students of acting. For a large majority of my time as a student actor (I'm a 22 year-old male in my senior year of college), I've never felt like I have truly socially belonged in my university's theatre department,…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
Hello!! I’m an 18/yo amateur voice actor and recently I decided to write, voice act, and edit my own demo reel. Mind you, I have no experience in audio engineering and this was my first try. I’m also completely self taught in voice acting and I’m wearing braces if that means anything. If you wouldn’t mind listening, I…
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
I’m curious and would like to know when did y’all know that acting was what y’all wanted to do? Everyone’s “I want to become an actor” moment is different so what’s yours?
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
So I recently acquired a short line on a TV series, however the TV series hasn’t come out yet and I’m not sure on what the role would be named. Am I still able to add this as a credit on Spotlight or do I have to wait until it is aired? UK Actors
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
I'm not an actor, and I've seen and heard of 'Shakespearean trained' actors my whole life without ever actually knowing what that involves. What do they actually teach you in that school of acting? What makes it different from anything else?
Reddit · 20 Jan 2023
It would be quite significant for them to skip school, do they get a tutor with them and do the work seperately?
