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A little self conscious - DRAMATIC role.. do you relate? by WarmHugs- • last post Aug 10th
So I recently booked a gig (super grateful), where I am playing a character who gets beat up, and she is not the most favorable person. It’s a very dramatic role, and things don’t end up well for her. I feel conflicted because in the project, I don’t look my best, I feel like I’m definitely greasy, I feel like they’ve shot scenes from the uglier side of my face, lol, and I am sparring with the feeling of wanting it to be perfect. Like I mentally want to look physically perfect, but that’s NOT the character. I don’t know why, but I feel so self-conscious, as if my family will see this and think, what happened? Idk maybe these are growing pains. I’m just kinda ranting and wanted to know if anyone Felt similar. Has there been a role that REALLY forced you out your boundaries? I believe this is just the territory of being an actor. Becoming something totally different from outside of yourself. And I’m growing with it for sure. It’s a little struggle but yeah
Still Acting After All These Years by Tommy Kendrick • last post Aug 9th
Back on Stage32 after a LONG time away. I have one film out on VOD, Carolina Caroline dir. by Adam Carter Rehmeier and two in post-production, both direct offers: Price of Redemption, writer/dir Andrew Shebay and The Blood of Bulls writer/dir Joshua Hamilton.
Dear actor, keep going by Yunus Quddus • last post Aug 9th
Dear actor dream bigger, keep creating. The world is watching and waiting.
I LOVE seeing new faces in shows!! by babyzombee • last post Aug 9th
I just started watching Sterling Point on prime and the actors in this show are just phenomenal. i’ve gotten into the habit of really observing actors whenever i’m watching a show or movie nowadays and i was so so impressed with all of the actors performances. Bo Bragason specifically was so great to watch, she felt so natural in her character and it was just such a great performance. Perhaps these actors aren’t all “new” faces, but it was my first time seeing them in a show and i was really impressed! this goes to show that the tv and film industry thrives on new faces being introduced. So many movies and tv shows this year have featured lesser known actors and have been embraced by consumers with gusto. Idk i guess this was just a bit of a rant/ discussion ive been thinking about!
My red flag bs detector is going off on this Don Toliver post by mamamiafml • last post Aug 9th
I Think theyre just hiring security guards but they're calling it casting for music video. They need 30 security guards for each date of the tour to "play body guards." Has anyone done this gig on a previous show and can vouch for its legitmacy? The ai art is a big red flag too.
Casting for a YouTube production: Can you pass as an addict on Skid Row? by skii92 • last post Aug 9th
Our production team is casting a highly specific, extremely realistic acting challenge for a client's upcoming YouTube video. We want to see if you have the chops to completely disappear into a role in a real-world environment on camera. **The Concept:** Can an actor can be so convincing that they can seamlessly pass as a drug addict right on Skid Row. The performance needs to be so good that the actual drug addicts on Skid Row will not notice you are acting while we capture the footage. **The Details:** **The Role:** You will need to fully embody the physical mannerisms, the look, and the behavior of someone struggling with severe addiction. **The Setting:** Skid Row, Los Angeles. This is an entirely unscripted, real-world environment. We will be filming you on location. **The Goal:** Total immersion. No breaking character. I want to see raw, 100% believable acting that blends perfectly into the actual surroundings without drawing suspicion. **Pay:** Please state your required day rate when you apply. **Requirements:** Must be highly skilled in method acting or extreme, unscripted improvisation. You must provide your own distressed wardrobe and makeup to look the part before arriving on location. Must be comfortable operating in an unpredictable, real-world environment on Skid Row while our team produces the video. If you think you are good enough to pull this off for our client's channel, Msg me with your required rate and any reels or examples of your grittiest character work.
Moving home to start over from the beginning? by DrivenToSuccess-01 • last post Aug 9th
I’m a non-union actor in Los Angeles signed with a reputable agency and have been taking classes pretty consistently for 5 years. I’ve been living in LA for 11 years but didn’t move there to act, and just kinda fell into acting but love it. My background before is in science and healthcare. With that being said, I feel like I’m in a place in life where I have to move back home in South Texas (family and money stuff) to start in my regional/local market. It’s small but I think it might be smart to “fill out” my regional first, AND THEN try NYC. Never lived there but I think I would love it. I’ve heard the acting scene and culture in NYC is also more intellectual than LA which might be a better match for me. Does that sound like a good plan? I’m 34 but look like I’m in my 20s and also have a masters in the healthcare field. I know I could pursue a PhD in Science or something more “up there” but I want to keep acting no matter what. Any thoughts? I feel like I have to do what I have to do in this crazy industry and career.
Missing lower teeth. Dream ruined? by Adorable_Ad386 • last post Aug 9th
I had an accident a few years ago which meant I had to have my four bottom front teeth extracted. I since have had a 4 unit bridge fitted on two implants. I haven't worked in tv/film since before the surgery but I've been really missing acting and am considering dipping my toes back in. Luckily I smile with my top teeth, but if I show my bottom teeth it's quite obvious they are fake. I'm planning to get the bridge redone as I'm not happy with how it looks, but even so, I'm wondering if it will prevent me from getting roles. I know not all actors have perfect teeth, but I don't think I've met anyone with the same issue as me. Are there any options or is there any hope for me?
PSA: Be careful what you post online. Production and networks WILL check your social media before final sign-off. by fonzieshair • last post Aug 9th
Hey everyone, just wanted to share a quick reality check that a lot of actors seem to forget.Passing your initial casting audition or getting a callback is only half the battle. Once you get to the final approval stage, the network executives, producers, and legal teams step in to give the final green light.One of the very first things they do is audit your public social media footprints.If you are someone who constantly stirs up drama, picks fights, or acts like a "shit-disturber" online, they will absolutely drop you. Networks and studios are terrified of brand risks and PR nightmares. They do not want to hire someone who looks like they will cause problems or create a toxic environment on set.Your public social media is an extension of your professional resume. If you need to vent or stir the pot, do it under a burner account or lock your personal profiles down to maximum privacy. Don't let a stray comment or an online argument cost you a major booking.Keep it clean, keep it professional, and protect your career.
Heads up for voice actors & animators: Safety/vetting document for Candaru Driemor (Renaru) by ConversationOne4023 • last post Aug 9th
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share an important public safety log that’s been going around the indie animation and voice-acting community. It involves a creator named Candaru Driemor (who goes by Renaru online). A bunch of creators, editors, and voice actors have been compiling their experiences to warn others about a pretty severe pattern of platform abuse and workplace intimidation. Here are the main takeaways from the document (also all included in the full video): **Video Removed for Doxxing/Harassment:** Her public smear video targeting a smaller creator was officially taken down by Y**outube LEGAL** following a corporate investigation into privacy violations and doxxing. **Workplace Intimidation/Threats:** The logged text files show a pattern of threatening to blacklist artists, executing hostile project takeovers, and using an audience mob to force creators out of public spaces. **Komorebi Studios Warnings:** If you are applying to casting calls or working with Komorebi Studios LLC (the team behind Creawell), please be careful. Their management is actively funding and partnering with the people behind these smear campaigns, meaning their collaborative spaces and project servers aren't guaranteed to be safe for freelancers.This is being shared purely so casting directors, actors, and editors can protect themselves and make fully informed decisions before joining a project or sharing a Discord server. You can read the full breakdown, chronological logs, and other community accounts over on Tumblr: mabelleevangeline1 . tumblr . com / post / 824295898939015168 I know it's not a fun post to see, but it's really important that the people affected get their voices heard and future collaborators are informed. Thank you!
I’m 19 with no acting experience / should I go to drama school or try to enter the industry another way? by No_Brother_3546 • last post Aug 9th
Hey, I’m **19** and from Germany. Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to do with my future, and I’ve started to *seriously* consider becoming an **actor**. Ive loved storytelling for as long as I can remember **movies, TV shows, anime, comics, games,** pretty much any medium. Stories and fictional characters have always had a big place in my heart for me, and the idea of being able to bring characters to life myself is something I find incredibly exciting. I’ve also had quite a few people throughout my life tell me that I look like an actor, remind them of certain actors, or that they could imagine me acting. Obviously, I know that appearance alone means very little and that acting requires actual skill, but those comments are part of what made me start thinking about it more seriously. The problem is that I have absolutely no acting experience yet, so I’m not entirely sure what the best way to get started would be. There is a well known drama school in Berlin called the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts, and I’ve been considering applying there in the future. However, I’ve also heard people say that drama school isn’t necessarily required and that, if you have talent and potential, it’s possible to start taking acting classes, build some experience and eventually approach agencies or get cast without having attended a traditional drama school. So I’d really like to hear from people who know more about the industry: Would you recommend trying to get into a serious drama school like Ernst Busch, or is it realistic to pursue acting through classes, auditions, student films and eventually agencies without going to drama school? I’m also interested in acting internationally rather than limiting myself to Germany. I’m fluent in German and English and can also speak Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian quite well, so I’d eventually like to explore opportunities outside Germany too. One important thing is that I’m currently planning to spend roughly the next two years doing a gap year / Work & Travel, travelling, meeting people and gaining life experience. I don’t necessarily want to rush straight into acting school at 19 just because I’m afraid of being “too late” later. My current idea is to travel first, maybe start learning and practising acting on the side, and then seriously pursue it when I’m around 20–21. Does that sound reasonable? And if you were in my position, what would you start doing now so that I’m better prepared when I decide to pursue acting seriously?
Any success with The Wayne Agency as a non union actor? by Icy_Teach5219 • last post Aug 9th
I was able to get a meeting with them. I’ve been seeing mixed reviews about them on this sub ?. Apparently they can be slow. If I sign with them, Do I, as a non union actor, have a chance of getting good auditions? Or am I just wasting my time? I submitted to about 30 different agencies/managers over the past few weeks, and I was only able to get a meeting with this agency.
Did anyone here face bullying or mobbing at their workplace after sharing you were pursuing acting on the side? by random_username__XD • last post Aug 9th
Hey all! I work on a traditional corporate job and once I shared with a coworker my passion for acting, since then he spread that with other people and (as immature as it might sound) it's been more than a year of coworkers targeting me to make fun of me for being into acting, it's constant harrasment, exclusion, etc. At this point I ignore them whenever I can (because they have carried it outside work too whenever they see me) and luckily get to work remotely most of the time so I only go to the office when I have to. Did anyone here, be it who did it into stardom or to be a working actor, faced something similar in their life? I won't deny that it feels shitty and wished it would go away because I'm only minding my business, but I'm also curious if anyone here has experience with why people react like that to someone following their dreams. Thanks for reading :)
CASTING ACTORS FOR STUDENT SHORT by Ok_Western4447 • last post Aug 9th
Casting for Short Film Casting Non-Union actors only Non-Union shoot Location: LA/Orange County Dates: September 2026, exact dates tba Character Breakdowns: 1.) Caucasian Male, 20's, Lead: Open minded, fun, bored/restless 2.) Latina, 50's, Supporting: Open minded, knows what she wants, confident 3.) African American female, 20's, supporting: Fun, curious 4.) Caucasian Male, 50's, supporting: Insecure, possessive Plot: A young man has a chance encounter with someone who opens his mind to a new way of looking at interpersonal relationships, and what that entails exactly. copy/imdb credit, food/drink offered no pay email me at [filmmakersun78@yahoo.com](mailto:filmmakersun78@yahoo.com)
A word to people just starting this. by _xWinterx_ • last post Aug 9th
One piece of advice for voice actors: take your name seriously. This might seem like a small thing, but I think your professional name is worth putting some thought into. It can be really tempting to pick something that sounds cool at the time. Maybe you use the name of an anime character you like and throw “Lord,” “Prodigy,” “King,” “The,” or something similar onto it. Have fun with your usernames. There’s nothing wrong with that. But if voice acting ends up becoming something you take seriously, ask yourself whether you’d still want that name attached to your work five or ten years from now. You never know where a small credit can lead. You might do an indie project, an audiobook, a fan project, or some character work. Then you get another role. And another. Eventually, you have a list of credits attached to that name. At that point, changing your name can become a pain. You don't want to have to explain why half your credits are under one name and the other half are under another. You don't want to make people wonder if they're looking at the right person. And you definitely don't want to be trying to present yourself professionally while still carrying around a name like LordAnimePro1999 because you happened to think it was cool at 17. Pick something that can grow with you. It doesn't have to be boring. It doesn't even have to be your legal name. Just choose something you'd be comfortable putting on a demo reel, résumé, website, casting profile, or professional credit. Choose a name for the career you want, not just the username you want today. And if you've already got one of those names, don't stress about it. This isn't meant to shame anyone. It's just something I wish more people thought about before they have a bunch of credits attached to it. Your name is part of your brand. Make sure it's one you're willing to keep.
Can Having More Than 1 Talent Agent Help Or Kill Your Acting Career by Aaron Marcus • last post Aug 8th
Can Having More Than 1 Talent Agent Help Or Kill Your Acting Career
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Madeline Reiter's Anonymity by Voydhunter • last post Aug 8th
I have a rather large following on one of my platforms and while I'm sure that could be utilized by some to grow their voice acting career, I wanted to keep my passions separate and private. So I guess my question is, is the scenario for Madeline Reiter, someone who uses a stage name with seemingly no identity to her name before her debut, an actual potential career path? Do you think she had another identity before she landed this role? Does anyone know the process to possibly following in her footsteps?