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Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I am an aspiring film writer/director and I have recently become interested into the acting process. In the past it was something that intimidated me but I have become extremely excited about the collaborative nature of every aspect of filmmaking and I was curious to hear from actors what the best direction they have r…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
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 · 18 Jul 2019
Obviously, I'm not going to do extra work for one of the big studios, but there are a lot of student projects/no budget films that need background actors. Initially, I thought that this might be a good method for getting to know filmmakers who might want to collaborate in the future, but mostly the background actors ge…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I find that there are usually veterans resources in many career fields, but I couldn't find one for actors in Los Angeles.
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I’ve always loved acting so much, and I’m in a lot of theatre at my school, and basically I just practice how I would play certain parts constantly during my free time. I’ve gotten to the point where I can confidently say that I’m a pretty good actor. I’m about to be a senior in high school but I don’t know if it’s rea…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
Hey Seattle actors! I'm from Atlanta but visiting Seattle for a week. Just received an audition and was curious if you guys had any taping services around here. Thank you for any suggestions you have!
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hello everyone! I am an actor of about 5 years now. I have training, a reel, professional headshots, resume, etc... and now I’m looking to branch out into the bigger east coast markets. Currently I have an agent in Pittsburgh, but now I’m looking to expand myself and was hoping someone may know of good and reputable ag…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hey all, Apologies if this is the wrong subreddit - I just know some SAG folks are around. If I (director) produce a spec commercial for my reel - and I want to use SAG actors, how do I sort out what their rate is? Or maybe - what defines a commercial? That it's funded by a brand and actually is aired? Cause neither of…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Trying to branch out my network a bit. Looking for creatives, voice actors, anyone! You can follow me @layonthebeech and i'll be sure to follow you back.
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I am 14 and have horrible anxiety around other people. It's not just stage fright, I hate when the attention is on me at any time, i hate acting games that are supposed to be fun. The problem is I'm so passionate for acting. I have a few years' experience with theater classes, but i felt like everyone hated me because…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I just want to preface this question but saying that I believe that in most cases, that any acting opportunities are great opportunities. Any bit of practice you can get under your belt is essential. ​ On that note tho, do you submit yourself to lazy castings or do you think its just a waste of time for the most…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hey guys, Maybe this isn't the right place to post this, but I'd like some insight. My SO is an aspiring actor and I'm getting to experience second hand the frustration and hardships that this industry can bring upon someone. As someone who is committed to someone in this industry, how can I be of best support? They ne…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
So, the other day I was taking part in the 48 hr film festival as an actor. The director, for one reason or another, kept having me jump to different accents during the course of the short film. When I say different accents over the course of shooting, I mean absolutely no continuity whatsoever. We did not re-shoot the…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hi /r/acting! So I recently heard about a Scare Actor opportunity for a park in my city. The audition will take around 30 minutes and is a group audition. I'm planning to talk to my drama teacher sometime these following days, as he is currently teaching summer school, about what to except and if I should prepare anyth…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I’m curious, do they film on weekends too or are those days “relax” days?
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Any help would be awesome. I have headshots and reel, is this enough to get on it?
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I’ve been interested in, and working at, voice acting for a while now. I’ve followed guides, practiced, even got a few (non paid) gigs. I’ve told myself for a long time that this is what I wanted to do. But I’m not sure anymore. My heart just isn’t in it. While working towards my goal, what I discovered is that I reall…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I have been conceptualizing/writing for a film that mixes fully staged scenes with characters but also incorporates scenes in which said characters interact with the general public (who are not aware that the character is acting) , somewhat in the vain of what Sacha Baron Cohen does , or Nathan For You, except my film…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hello all, I've been desperate to be taken seriously as long as I can remember. However, I started voice lessons. Initially, I thought.."well, this would be good enough to be more well rounded." I randomly signed up for a MT audition.. And now I'm excited about it..and feel might even be more fulfilling.. And I think I…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I'm not asking you to give up every strategy you have but whats a rough draft of a 5 year plan as an actor. So hard to strategize with this career.
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
For anyone that has gone through the process of relocating temporarily for a show, film, movie or anything related, how did you get set up with housing? Did they help place you into short term rental units or were you on your own for finding your own short term leases? Also how does your flexibility as an actor/actress…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
After looking at the [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), I noticed that the one major hub that didn't have a 'Moving to' page was Toronto. Toronto is getting a shit ton of investment from big ol' companies, Netflix and CBS to name but two, and as a Brit that moved here completely blind, I feel like I've…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
About a year ago, I moved to LA to pursue writing and acting. So far, things have been going surprisingly well. I have been able to meet a great group of friends and have been a part of some fun projects! What I have been struggling with, however, is not something I thought was going to be this challenging. I am having…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
Has anyone shot with Bjorn of [Bjornheadshots.com](https://Bjornheadshots.com)? Not Bjoern Kommerel of bkheadshots (that's confusing). Both shoot more cinematic style headshots and I'm intrigued to try something different, but I can't find any actors reviewing it online. If you have shot, what was the experience like?…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
Hello, my name is kareem Im 14 and im from Egypt and im a really good actor if you would say I act in english but there is no places in egypt to help me grow my talent plus which is the most important there are no agents here who can get u to Hollywood So,can u guys suggest and ideas for me? Can i get a foreign agent?…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
Hey, Just wanted to know what side hobbies alot of actors have? More and more recently I've become a huge believer in the keeping myself busy part of the job, when work is slow. Besides Part times, and actually acting related classes/activities, what do actors on here like to do when they're not acting? I know it'll be…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
I genuinely can’t believe I’m writing this. I’ve been following this page for awhile, and I made this account to avoid giving away my identity. When I was little, I was SUPER shy. For some reason, I felt drawn to acting, so I begged my mom to put me in acting classes. These classes lasted for about 5 years. After awhil…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
Hey guys. I'm a 20y/o female living near Sydney in Australia. I'm two years into a medical degree, but have taken this year off to travel and explore a bit before the more intense clinical years. And now I'm heartwrenchingly torn as to which path to take - acting/arts or medicine? Brace yourselves for a bit of an exist…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
Dumb questions probably, but a professional theatre is holding general auditions for the upcoming season. They pay their actors and mention “Equity” in their disclaimers. I really don’t think my acting chops are on this level, but auditions are good practice (in my opinion). Should I audition even though I’m not sure I…
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
This might get lengthy but stick with me. Ex: Metropolis(1927) - [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/) It features a female robot. Of course they did not exist then. It was played by a female in a costume resembling a mechanical humanoid. Any story having 'things' which do not e…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
So I was browsing the Actors Access site and decided to click on the sides section for the first time ever, because I guess I'm dumb. It looks to me like this is the site to go to if you ever hope to audition for anything major, so now I'm curious. How does it actually work? Can someone with AA Plus break down what the…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
I mostly work as a background actor, I'm core on an American network TV show. I've also done some student films and independent projects. I know I can't work as non-SAG on a production covered by the contract, but what about productions that aren't? Or things that aren't really productions? I see lots of ads on backsta…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Alright so I've started a production studio (@legilimens_productions on imatagram). We have started writing some Harry Potter fan movies, we are still looking for cast and crew members. Our current project is called 'Severus Snape could be innocent'. Currently we need actors, writers, artists, and posibably editors if…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Hi guys! I am a Malaysian student on an f1 visa currently studying in the States. I am doing a Biological Science degree for my parents but I truly want to pursue a career in acting. Coming from an Asian background, my family and friends think that I am delusional but I believe that with hard work and enough effort (no…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
hi guys i feel a bit silly about posting on here but i feel like i’m being lured into acting. i’m currently working in the biotech industry, semi dropping out of college because i already have a job in my field and don’t feel like wasting the time or money when experience is more valuable. but the more i work in biotec…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Hey, I'm a director of low budget short films, currently we are in pre production of a new action/thriller film Called "prey", we need actors, and crew. We usually release our stuff on YouTube and sometimes film festivals. Here's the synopsis of the film. PREY Synopsis: Every year a group of the world's craziest and de…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
All actors experienced stress, causing elevated heart rate, the more experienced actors displayed less heart rate variability than the less experienced actors in the same play. The more experienced actors experienced less stress while performing, and therefore had a smaller degree of variability than the less experienc…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
I’d say it’s at 75% for me. The girls that I came in with in my early 20’s have decided it’s too tough or left for other reasons - only a handful of my friends left - have you noticed this too? On plus side less competition.
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Hello all, ​ So I'm in the Navy stationed in San Diego (pretty close to LA!) I've read the first few chapters of The Actors Life and am currently still reading the book. I really want to get into acting but, as stated, I can't sell all and move for another 3 years. I also have no acting experience whatsoever. Th…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Hi guys, I'm an aspiring actor who is looking to get more professional experience. I've been acting in volunteer/smaller scale theatre for basically my entire life, but I've always wanted to pursue it more seriously. The thing is, I also have a full time office job, without much flexibility in hours. It pays well, but…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Recently I went to a convention that I audition for and got invited. At said convention I received a scholarship to attend the New York Film Academy which I was really excited about as I'm relatively new to the industry. However, at this event I was scouted by many agents but 2 that I'm interested in that are intereste…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
i've hit a brick wall and i'm very frustrated. I know i have the potential to break through, i just need a little direction, honesty, strategy, and hope? i have multiple low level agents in different markets, in sag, i write simple shorts for myself, i self submit, i take workshops, i think outside the box... i do all…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Hey r/acting, I'm currently living in Toronto. Canadian citizen. I'm going to be taking a few acting classes soon, but I wanted to know how is Toronto for actors? On the sidebar, I see "moving to" for LA, NY, and Atlanta. Thought Toronto or Vancouver would be there as it's a big busy city. Are any of you currently in T…
Reddit · 15 Jul 2019
Hello, I am a new actor and I am getting headshots done for the first time. I am just wondering what kind of clothes I should wear, what kind of photos I should take, and what kind of emotions/attitudes I should portray. If someone could drop examples of headshots they have done that would be helpful. ​ Thank in…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2019
Submitted for an audition on Actors Access for a student film and they wrote back saying they want: a monologue, reading sides, a song, and a video reel (which I don't have) I have an agent in Chicago but it has a lot of people and I really need to redo the commercial headshot so since I joined in April, Ive only gotte…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2019
Im planning on becoming an actor when I’m older and decided to start by educating myself, I know you need an agent and they’ll be informed when a role is opened, but I also heard that you can record yourself and send it to whoever you’re auditioning to.
Reddit · 14 Jul 2019
Looking for some opinions! I recently moved to LA and am excited to even get the opportunity to submit myself or audition for anything, but I haven’t had the money yet to subscribe to one of these sites. Now that I do/will soon, which one should I put my money into? I currently have a profile on Actor Access (the free…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2019
I'm an Asian girl, buy my voice doesn't sound "girly" or "pleasant". The -way- I talk kinda reminds me of the YouTuber IISuperwomanII and the actress Awkwafina, and the -tone- of my voice is lower than both of them. Also, I -look- very girly. I don't know what kind of roles would suit me when my voice and look are pola…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2019
Has anyone ever been hired or hired someone to have a semi staged fight in a public forum before? I ready about something like this in a college advertising course called dynamic advertising but can’t find anything online about it. Does anyone have any personal experience with this? Like hiring some guy to pick a fight…
Reddit · 14 Jul 2019
i created a new product and i am now trying to hire some actors (~6) to both act and film a simple 2-3 minute commercial for me. really general question: what's a fair price to offer for something like that? $300, $500, $2,000? i tried to check craigslist, but don't see a lot about fair market value
