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Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Im 22 and only just starting to act. I am in Virginia and looking to do some student films and short films over the next couple months, as well as some theatre maybe. Outside of school productions what is a good way to find castings in Virginia? Or anywhere on the east coast at that. Ive searched here and a lot of the…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
hello, i would like to know what are the best schools or places to do an actor demo reel, and i would like to know how i can get agents with no experience, only with online classes.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
What happens is that I meet other actors from events, on set, or online, or at a party, and they want to meet up. Thinking that I'm going to make a new friend, I naively agree because we have such a good connection, we go for coffee. It's truly a pattern now. First, they try and suck out every piece of information and…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I just wanted to point out a personal experience I had while casting for a short film. This was back in 2019, so before the pandemic. So the role was for a male age range 20s-30s. The shoot was non-union and I offered $125/day for 2 days of shooting. 232 actors submitted, and 32 were chosen to tape. Out of those, only…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I currently am working retail but it's hard to have flexible hours for rehearsals especially when I'm required to work evening shifts. Was wondering what other people do or if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I am wondering if there are blossoming or established markets that an actor should have an agent in. Like I heard Austin, TX has a recommended market. is anyone here in any state that isnt LA/NY/ATL/CHI that works on a good basis? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
A covid test kit instructional video is being shot in Atlanta and we need an actress between the ages of 23-33. Video will be 2-3 minutes in length. Must be able to do the full covid test kit in front of camera. The shoot will be at the end of January to early February If interested please send your rate and a headshot…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
So I was in the lucky few (2500) this year who get randomly selected by SAG to nominate the best performances for the SAG awards. I was specifically on the "Feature Film" committee though there's a separate one for TV. I'm making this post because every time I see outrage at who/what is nominated for anything, I don't…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I find Renée Zellweger very overrated. I hardly think any of her performances are that convincing.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Sorry for then length here, but would love to discuss! I had studied with a Meisner-based instructor about a decade ago, and have since studied techniques like Method (Strasberg) and Adler-- but I was revisiting the book Meisner On Acting, and I still get a bit conflicted with parts of his teaching fundamentals and how…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Hello dear actors, I came to Montreal 1 month ago. I was acting in my country like 5 years. I am looking for a decent and professional acting agency. Does anyone know anywhere in Montreal? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
hi there. to be honest, I don't know how to start these so I'm just going to get to the point. I'm a 13-year-old from Iran and I want to be an actor. obviously, every time I mention it to my parents they think I'm just joking or something. I mean I don't blame them, after all, 1. I give up on everything I have liked ea…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Hello, my name is Andrés and I'm a 20 yo actor from Venezuela. Lately, I've been struggling trying to keep my hopes up thinking if I will ever be able to make a living off of acting. One of my goals is moving to one of the big cities (LA/NY/Toronto/UK) to pursue my acting career, but every time I do some research on th…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Lately, I've gotten in my head that I (F19) want to be an actor. The thing is, I don't *want* to want to be an actor. I've loved stories and story telling for as long as I can remember, the idea of being part of that storytelling process and becoming a character is extremely compelling to me, it's hard to even put it i…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I’m new to this and I don’t want to accidentally lowball potential voice talent, but I also don’t want to overpay. I’m currently developing a free to play shooter game, and I’m looking to add voice callouts and wounded sounds. (Medic, reloading, cease fire, attack, etc…) As of right now, it’s looking like there will be…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I'm from Holland and my dream would be to play in the big movies that pretty much all come from and are made in the US. I'm just wondering if it is anywhere near achieveable considering English is not my first language and most characters portrayed in those movies are American/English/Australian. I know you could obvio…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I usually get this kind of info from classes / my circle of actor friends but I’ve been kind of a hermit through the pandemic so putting it on here. What’s the current state of things in terms of submitting materials to agents? I have new headshots and finished putting together a new reel this week and would like to st…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
I just got a short film script of mine accepted by a producer! We estimate about $25k for expenses and film festival submission fees - of that, I am on the hook for $5k and the production company will take care of the rest. I'd receive top billing as an actor, as well as Written By and Story By as well as a 50% cut of…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Hey all! I’m an actor who has just begun a streaming hobby, and I’m loving it so far. I want to link up my Twitch activity with my acting Instagram, because I feel they’ll go hand in hand, but my Instagram is aligned with my real name for actor branding. I do want to make sure I’m staying safe as possible when I do thi…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
How do you guys think actors feel from being the main role from one production to a supporting role from another production. E.g. Wentworth Miller from prison break to Legends of Tomorrow
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
I'm currently a beginner in voice acting so I'm not very familiar of what typical voice actors do to get them warned up. I usually just warm up my voice just like how I would when I sing, and then I do tongue twisters and that's about it. Are there any other things I should do to make me feel more ready? Maybe it's bec…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
We are starting auditions this week for actors/ actress for our company. Must be 18+ this is 100% remotely work.
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Hi So non actor here who's experience doesnt surpass that I dressed up as a rat in a Pipe Piper school play once and did an open mic night at a comedy club and was meh. I watch movies, I watch TV and have a few acting friends(one had a role in a pirates of the Caribbean movie and then back to struggle town) and my ques…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Hi everyone! Sorry if this isn’t allowed - Please inform me and we’ll take the post down. Our agency is looking for a few talented content creators interested in creating content on a repeat basis at a rate of $10 / video, with each project usually including at least 5 videos, to upwards to 20+ ($50-$200). To elaborate…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Does anyone know if central casting is accepting new background actors at the moment? Or maybe the website isn't working? I've checked multiple times a day for the past week to try and register an appointment, but the the calendar is always greyed out and the time under "checking times ..." never shows a time where the…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Hi guys! Hope you’re all doing well. I’m 20, in my second year of four at university in the UK, studying engineering. I’ve always been passionate about drama (got experience with school theatre as well as short films), and have for a long time wanted to make it my profession. Thing is, I know how hard it is to succeed…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
This happened to me A LOT when I first started out. I’d be in the middle of a scene and just completely freeze out of nowhere, despite analyzing my character and memorizing like my life depended on it. I started to get really down on myself about it to the point where I considered giving up acting all together. If you…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Kristen gained major fame from her roles as Louise Belcher, Mabel Pines, and Sarah Lynn and Kate went from small roles and side characters in shows like Ben 10: Omniverse and Steven Universe to main characters like Velma, Webby Vanderquack, and Dr. Fox in the span of a few years.
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
$35/month and they supposedly submit your profile to agents and managers. This would be for Los Angeles in my case. Like anything, I've heard good and bad. Obviously, it's going to depend in part at least, on the quality of your profile but I'd love to hear anyone's experiences. $35 ain't steep and you can cancel anyti…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
I’m doing everything I can to learn before I start a career and lean into my artistry inside but whilst doing so I’ve heard that fivver actors get black listed or are looked down upon. Anyone with experience have anything to say on this and how truthful it may be?
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Hello, I hope you are all doing well! I live in NYC and I have been wanting to be an actress for a long time. I have taken acting classes for 4 years but I feel like I am falling behind because I do not have an agent, headshots, and reel etc. I feel like doing backstage can help me get me a reel and towards an agent. B…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
I have a friend who is absolutely amazing at doing different voices, accents and tones and they're incredible. He wants to be a professional voice actor but has no idea where to even start or how to find anyone willing to hire a 16 year old voice, I really want to help him here :( Does anyone have any advice on what he…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
hey actors! I wanted to know how acting in Chicago has been for anyone in this Reddit? Like what has your journey been like, best advice? It would be extremely helpful to hear any feedback or tips. Thanks!
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
I've decided this year I'm going to start a side hustle doing some voice over/acting work. I've got a mic and am working on a home recording setup. Once I'm all setup, though, I'm not sure where to go from there. Should I have a website with my voice demos? Is there a voice actors website where people can post their vo…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
Heyo! So I was just wondering how people are able to balance a regular 9 to 5 (or whatever hours) with acting. I’ve wanted to start working an actual job but, I don’t want to keep requesting time off or quit just incase a role or show. Comes up for me. Is there jobs that are extremely flexible with beginning actors or…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
I’m an actor in Chicago. I’m 20. I have no credits besides films that I’ve made myself and I want to start acting in other peoples stuff. I hear student films are a good way to start but does anyone here have advice on how to find those roles other than through word of mouth?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
I haven't legally changed my name to my stage name but it's what I want to go by as an actor. Same applies to screenplays I write. Just curious how that's handled.
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
I'm writing a script atm about a black actor who seems to find himself pigeonholed into certain types of characters. But I've got better experience writing than I do acting, so it got me wondering about a few things. How often do you get casted as a criminal? Do you often feel like POC stories aren't actually written b…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
I'll start by saying, it's a low budget movie. Barebones, really. So, this will be a non-paying gig. I'm looking for enthusiastic people who are looking for experience. No experience needed. Anyone is welcome to apply. The movie is set in the south. It's a sci-fi/dark comedy We will need young and old actors and a few…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
During these uncertain times and array of negativity in the world, it's one thing to have a few hard days when auditioning. Though it's easy to lose sight of what you're trying to accomplish when trying to win over the room, the director, the producer, the creative team, the casting director etc. are all trying to be o…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
Hello, I'm looking for a woman to play the role of a young girl by the name of "Megan" for my newest project entitled "Humanoid Divergent 2" The story is mostly about human authority trying to destroy the lives of androids who were built by a cyber company and the story is taking place from a humans perspective Megan w…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
Doing my research before sending out submissions and for some agencies it'd *really* help to be able to see how many actors they have that are *at least* in my age range. I've generally been scrolling through the first 100 clients and just noting how many are similar to me to have a general idea of how "rare" I'd be on…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2022
Im not an actor, but I was diagnosed with autism a month or so ago. My inability to socialize suddenly made a lot more sense, and I was wondering if acting would help me mask myself better. Does anyone have any opinions on this? Im sorry if this isnt that relevant to the sub
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
I’ve always wanted to be an actor. And I regret not getting into it in high school, even though I wanted. Still haven’t tried it. Anyways, my question is, those of you who have roles in movies, theater plays during the day etc. how do you get off work? I can’t imagine a manager letting you leave earlier because you hav…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
Seasoned and experienced actor here: I’ve been seeing a lot of questions and confusion about “paying” representation to get more auditions etc. Actors don’t pay representation for their services. However, rep will take a percentage from your earnings. If an agent or manager is asking you to pay for them/their service,…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
So I recently used the Talent Link service from Actors’ Access and got a response from a management company and I have a meeting scheduled with them. Just curious what you all usually ask when in these intro meetings. Like the most important/imperative things you must know before you feel you can make an informed decis…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
Hi everyone! My name is Erik Peabody, and I'm an audio engineer and voice actor based in Rochester, NY. I see a lot of posts here about setting up recording areas and how to get a better sound from your recordings, and wanted to chime in to offer some advice. Below is a post that I shared about a year ago, but seeing n…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
So the question is , when you log in and go to your own resume at the bottom it gives you the option to make a professional biography. Is there a real point to making one? Like will it up my chances on getting auditions or even casted or no?
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
Little backstory: Ever since I was a kid, all I wanted was to be an actor. My dad got me a few opportunities to pursue that dream when I was a kid but my mom always shot it down because she didn’t want me to grow up in that lifestyle. Everyone in my life, except my dad (who is no longer around), told me I would never m…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2022
When a cartoon character burps do the voice actors really burp or is it just sound effects and if you want to become a voice actor do you really have to learn to burp is it hard or simple to burp by yourself
