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Crying on cue by Jason Raymaker  •  last post Apr 27th

I was curious about crying as an actor.  I have watched some videos about it, but could never quite get to the point of tears.  What are some techniques you have used?  Have you used it very often?

Case Study 01 — Aras Bulut İynemli by Salima Qribis  •  last post Apr 27th

Performance. Precision. Intention.

A breakdown of craft beyond the frame.
Now live on IG. Check it out @theintake_

Developing a Drama Series – Illegal by Design by Alex Mutnyi  •  last post Apr 27th

I’m developing a character-driven drama series titled Illegal by Design.

The project is built as a standalone-episode format centered around a single protagonist, with each story exploring morally complex situations across different environments and cultures.

The series is based on real-life experiences, shaped into a structured narrative system designed for long-term development. The pilot is completed, with multiple episodes already written.

The tone sits somewhere between grounded realism and psychological tension — focused on behavior, choice, and consequence rather than exposition.

At this stage, I’m open to connecting with producers and development partners who work with bold, character-led storytelling and internationally scalable material.
Created by Alex Mutny.

Happy to connect.

10 Best Side Hustles For Actors (That Actually Work) by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Apr 27th

10 Best Side Hustles For Actors (That Actually Work)

 https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eu-N7KfxH3k

Please share your side hustle jobs with us. 

Beyond the frame by Salima Qribis  •  last post Apr 27th

Everything goes by rules.

No one shows you how to see beyond them.
The lens that was never explored.

A space built for every creative who knows there is always more to the story

Beyond the frame.
IG: @theintake_

Link: https://www.instagram.com/theintake_?igsh=MWZlZ2sya21ibHRyOQ==

#Storytelling #films #acting #filmmaking #production.

Where is the line? by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Apr 23rd

As actors, I am wondering if you think it's ok to have ethical boundaries, or do you feel like that is not a luxury you can afford to have, or we are artists, so a job is a job?


I would like to know: Have you ever taken a job that was against what you personally believe in, or have you turned down a job because it was against what you personally believe in?

For example, I have strong feelings about certain corporations, and would never audition for a company that I boycott. To me, endorsing a product that I don't use because of ethical reasons, is the epitome of hypocrisy, while some actors see it as just a job. However, when it comes to portraying a politician, or any real person,  it doesn't matter what side of the political spectrum they fall on and if I agree with them or not. I can do a positive or negative protrayal depending on the material regardless. How I feel about someone personally is irrelevant. But when it comes to commercial work, that is me, Suzanne Bronson, adveritising this product, so it matters. 

My question is: if you have ethical boundaries when it comes to accepting a job, and if so what are they? Do you draw the line at certain kinds of jobs or companies (commercial work) or do you not have one?

Please share your comments below.

The Official Cannes Roll Call Blog from RB Botto is Available Now! by Ashley Smith  •  last post Apr 23rd

Are you thinking about Cannes from an actor’s perspective?


Today’s Stage 32 blog is our annual Cannes Roll Call, and it outlines everything we’ll be doing this year, panels, events, partnerships, and opportunities to connect.

Read it here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/cannes-roll-call-2026-whos-going-who-has-films-stage-32-events-4446 

Cannes isn’t just for producers and filmmakers, it’s a powerful place for actors to build relationships, learn the business, and position themselves globally. I met so many incredible performers from all around the world last year!

We’ve had a lot of members asking how to prepare, so this blog is a great place to start.

Actors attending, what are you hoping to gain from being there, connections, knowledge, future opportunities?

Explain How Storyboard Helps Performance by Abidoye Ezekiel  •  last post Apr 22nd

Actors — imagine knowing exactly how your scene will be framed before shooting.


Storyboards help you understand:
• Where the camera is
• The emotional focus of the scene
• Timing of your performance

It creates better coordination between actors and directors.

I create visual guides that bring scenes to life even before filming starts.

Would you find this helpful on your projects?

Radford Studios- Studio City, CA by Catherine Cole  •  last post Apr 22nd

Radford Studios has been filming/taping television for decades! A former CBS studio.

'Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center'
That's the headline from the L.A. Times. Roger Vincent says Netflix is in talks to snap up the lot — once known as "Hit City" — "that has been home to generations of landmark television shows" for "between $330 million and $400 million" after the studio's previous operator "defaulted on a $1.1-billion mortgage in January."

Children Actors by Meriem Bouziani  •  last post Apr 21st

Hello, I hope you’re having a great week.

This is my first time posting in this lounge, and I have a question I’ve been genuinely curious about for a long time.
How do children younger than four learn to act? And how do directors guide them on when to laugh, cry, or react with wonder?
At that age, they still seem too young to deliberately produce those emotions on command, and I assume producers cannot just wait for those reactions to happen randomly and capture them… right?

SCIFISPY 

Why Every Actor Should Know How to Improvise — Even If You Never Plan to Do It by Laura Hammer  •  last post Apr 21st

At Stage 32, our Success Team works every day with writers, directors, and actors at every stage of their careers — and one thing the most versatile and bookable performers consistently have in common is a strong foundation in improvisation. Improv is not just a comedy tool. It is the skill that keeps you present, responsive, and genuinely alive in a scene when the expected moment does not go as planned — which, on a set or in an audition, happens more than anyone likes to admit. The actors who book roles consistently are the ones who can make a strong choice, commit to it, and listen and adapt in real time. That is improvisation.


And if you want to sharpen that skill today, here is a sci-fi scenario to try with a partner: you are two astronauts who have just discovered that the distress signal your ship has been following for three days is coming from yourselves — from a version of your crew that sent it six months in the future. You do not know yet what happened.

Work the scene. Stay in the moment. Let the other person surprise you. Notice what your instincts do when the information does not make sense and the stakes feel real. That is the muscle improv builds — and it is the muscle that separates a technically correct performance from one that genuinely holds an audience's attention. Let us know how it went in the comments.

If you're interested in taking your scenario one step further with a screenplay, check out our FREE webinar How to Write Sci-Fi Scripts for Streaming Television: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/netflix-stage-32-present-how-to-write-sci-fi-scripts-for-streaming-television 

My Most Uncomfortable Moment With An Oscar-Winning Actor by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Apr 20th

My Most Uncomfortable Moment With An Oscar-Winning Actor

 https://youtu.be/j1-SDv-A61Y
 
Have an uncomfortable moment on a set? Share your story here and on the channel. 

#academyaward #actingtips #aaronmarcus #movieset #actingcareer #behindthescenes #extra #backgroundactor #oscarwinner #actingadvice

Great acting is specific by Tracey Collis  •  last post Apr 20th

A great audition tape lands with clarity, precision, and choices you can feel immediately. 

That is exactly what we help actors sharpen inside The Actors Copilot. 
Launching May 1st.
https://theactorscopilot.com/

Actors can now get support and coaching advice - 24/7 by Tracey Collis  •  last post Apr 20th

The Actors Copilot is built to help you work smarter, prep deeper, and stay ahead in an industry that is changing fast. Unlike generic tech, this is built for actors. It is a serious advantage for those who want to keep growing, keep learning, and keep up.

https://theactorscopilot.com/

The industry is contracting by Kevin Jackson  •  last post Apr 19th

Is this mainly affecting LA or is this the entire world? Is it AI or is it streaming? Is it the death of TV? https://youtube.com/shorts/HElmlvWOD3Q?si=-nzydcxrH9xZa9P8

New Supernatural Thriller 'Mysterious Red Eyes' – Looking for Production Partners by Khadijatul Tajbid  •  last post Apr 19th

Hi I'm Tajbid. I am currently looking for a production collaborator or talent representation for my series 'Mysterious Red Eyes'. If you're interested in supernatural thrillers with a unique lead character, let's connect!

Actors | New Projects Casting Soon | Nigeria+US by Ezeonu Juliet  •  last post Apr 19th



Ezeonu. Scriptwriter, Port Harcourt.

Building roles for two projects:

1. Beyond the Gate — 10-episode Nigerian drama. Grounded. Moral conflict. Heavy character work. Roles: 25-60, male/female. Lagos/Abuja setting.

2. American feature — Thriller. US setting. Ensemble cast. 20s-50s.

Both in development. Attaching talent for packaging.

If you’re an actor who does quiet tension over melodrama, connect. Drop your reel/website.

Not casting today. Building a talent list for when we go.

DMs open.

Ezeonu

Your Digital Presence needs to be strong by Tracey Collis  •  last post Apr 17th

Casting starts before anyone meets you.


Your digital presence now matters.
Your links, credits, materials, and online visibility all help shape how easily you can be found, understood, and taken seriously.

The Actors Copilot URL gives you access to one professional place that connects everything, helping you build a stronger digital footprint for the way the industry is changing.

And this is only one of its many features.

Read the blog: How to Build Your Digital Presence as an Actor in 2026
https://theactorscopilot.com/blog/how-to-build-your-digital-presence-as-an-actor-in-2026

The Actors Copilot Business Class launches May 1st.

#actorslife #workingactor #selftape #theactorscopilot

See yourself as a CEO by Timothy Miller  •  last post Apr 16th

in any acting job your wanting to land you must see yourself as the "brand".

investing in yourself by getting current headshots and body shots to "Represent your brand" because you are the brand you are representing.

following up with demo reels and keeping them around 1 minute 30 seconds. never exceed 3 minutes because most casting directors will skim past the longer videos.

make sure to have a professional resume for acting, include training you've gone through as well as credits "if any"  to show your experience in acting.

don't forget to include your unique skills and traits that make up who you are and why you would best fit the role.

Acting and celebrity -- two distinct jobs by Colin Hussey  •  last post Apr 16th

As an actor, it is natural that I'd like to be publicly recognized and appreciated for my talents and contribution to projects. However, celebrity scares me. It's its own job with its own demands. The actor is on the production side--Joe Mantegna aptly calls acting a blue-collar job. You show up on a job site and fulfill the work order. Celebrity is on the sales side of things. It requires a sizable fan-base to maintain and the ability to talk up a project and sell it to the general public, even if the script sucks. (Of course, the star's job is easier when the script is superb.)


Some actors handle celebrity better than others. I shudder to think of what the pressures of fame would have done to me, if I became a star at a young age, when I was more neurotic and less self-aware. It's a rare talent who can manage acting & celebrity with equal facility, like Denzel Washington. Rarer still is the child star who survives the initial burst of fame without going nuts. Bill Mumy comes to mind. He was iconic as Will Robinson in "Lost in Space" back in the 1960s, and he's still working, today, enjoying his family and leading an otherwise normie life.

If one is a celebrity actor, I imagine it helps to compartmentalize the acting and the celebrity side of things. Doubtless, the pay and the perks are great, but the pressure to earn and make millions of people happy must be ongoing, even when off-duty. It's why I'll never bug a celebrity for an autograph or photo.