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[NYC] Filmmaking Challenge / Actor Networking Events by AztecComputer • last post Feb 9th
Hey everyone! I am an organizer of Short Cuts, a group of independent filmmakers, actors, and enthusiasts challenging themselves to create short films every 2 weeks following a number of randomly drawn rules. Each meeting, members have the opportunity to show off their films and watch others, as well as draw rules for the next film challenge. I thought it might be a good opportunity for aspiring or seasoned actors to update their reels, try their hand at another aspect of filmmaking, and show their work to lots of faces in the filmmaking industry. Please join us for our very first event Sunday, February 26th, 6pm at The Vino Theater. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience level, and it is absolutely FREE. [Short Cuts (New York, NY)](https://www.meetup.com/short-cuts/) Feel free to join even if you don’t plan on making a film; let me know if you have any questions! ​ Also, if this is not allowed, please let me know if there's a better place to post this within the subreddit. I believe it follows the post guidelines.
Lets get our starmeter green for the week week..will surely visit back with pleasure by Idris Veliu • last post Feb 9th
How did you guys tell your family you wanted to act by bassistfornothing • last post Feb 9th
i’m nervous for some reason about telling my family this is what i want to do. I’ve always had a desire to be an actor. it’s the only thing i’ve had my heart set on my entire life. i feel like i’ll be judged for admitting this. how did y’all overcome this and tell your family?
Is working with a branding/marketing for actors coach a good use of resources? by XenoVX • last post Feb 9th
I’ve been thinking about working with a coach for these kinds of services. I’m mainly a theatre actor trying to make the jump from amateur to professional musical theatre and straight plays. Right now I’m getting consistent callbacks in my area’s professional theaters but I’m not booking jobs in the end. This tells me that I’m putting out good work in the audition room, but I think my headshot/resume are holding me back and I’m not marketing myself with a consistent brand that reflects my authenticity and identity as a performer. I’ve read a book on branding for theatre actors so I may be able to figure it out myself, but I’m thinking about working with a coach for that because: 1. I’m not sure if the brand I choose will necessarily reflect me in the end or translate into more marketable headshots/audition attire. 2. I’m a bit of a novice at using social media and don’t know how to transition my social media to increasing my exposure as a performer and getting more notices by theatre people in my area (as being known as a local commodity does help with casting at my level). 3. I want to make a website/YouTube channel with reels and self tape performances but I’m not sure I can go about it on my own with how little material I have to start with. Through the book I’ve been reading I’ve tried to ask people that know me or have worked with for adjectives to describe my vibe, but I’m not sure how to boil it down to a brand. Some of the common adjectives that people use to describe me are: Passionate, driven, friendly, introspective, thoughtful, respectful, intelligent and focused. But I’m not sure how to boil them into a branding statement on my own yet.
The Green Agency by Decent_Ad_8728 • last post Feb 9th
Hello Reddit actors. I just wanted to share my experience here and see if anyone has had an encounter with this agency. I (hesitantly) signed with them a little over a year ago. They are located in Miami, but said they were opening an office in NYC. I had moved back up from NC (where I had an amazing agent with JTA). In the beginning they would give me some assignments (like a headshot collage) that I thought were useful and I liked that they wanted to be involved. After a couple months they kind of dropped off. I stopped hearing from them, stopped getting emails. Then, I would get messages from them telling me I needed to update my size card, add a reel, clips, headshots, voice sample ( mind you I had all those up already, minus the voice sample which I promptly taped and added). I would be confused because everything was up to date, but I said okay and sent them more clips, voice sample, and advised that everything was up to date. No response. This would happen a couple more times. They would tell me I needed to add things, I would and I would email everything I had to them directly and tell them I would really appreciate any advice or anything they could share to help me. No response. In the year and a half that I was with them they maybe got me for or five auditions. TOTAL. Most of which was in Miami.. I had to communicate multiple times that I was in NYC. Now a few weeks ago I logged onto my casting networks (whose sub I canceled when I signed with them knowing they would keep my page up to date). My agent profile was EMPTY. I emailed their assistant about it and she said it was up to me to keep my profile updated.. meaning I was expected to pay for a sub to both cn and actors access because that’s the only way to upload materials. The agent confirmed this, but said I could use the free upload (which is ONE picture and reel). I thought that was really weird, but maybe that’s the standard now? Any agency I’ve worked with in the past always maintained my profile on those sites. Would love if someone could confirm that and hear from anyone else that has worked with this agency. If someone has had a great experience with them I’ll resolve that I must be the problem and retire.
NY actors/any auditions? by pjspears212 • last post Feb 9th
Anyone experiencing an abnormally slow start in 2023? I've had some commercial/vo but only TWO legit auditions since the new year, one film and one tv. Before the holidays, I was slammed and ended the year pinned for two different shows in NY. Haven't heard from either office since. Any insight aside from "the business ebbs and flows"?
Resume Feedback by chrisham22 • last post Feb 9th
Hi everyone! I’m a new actor with no credits trying to put together a resume. Picture below shows what I have so far. I will be adding more to the “special skills” section (so there’s 3 more skills beneath “swimming”), but I just wanted to make sure what I had so far was appropriate. Does this look like a decent resume for someone with no experience? Does the spacing/margins look right? If anyone could provide any tips as to what I can do better and/or improve, I would be extremely grateful!mm https://preview.redd.it/37e57bbx49ha1.png?width=1168&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=8c38de8458398ba8326646e11235d5b71dc2afc8
How many voice actors have been known to do more than 1 or even 2 dubs? by Cringing_Regrets • last post Feb 9th
I just Learned Antonio Banderas voiced Puss in Boots in the English, Latin American, and Spain Spanish version, 3 different dubs!? I don't think that's really common in the voice acting industry. Edit: just learned he did Italian too, like DAMN dude 4 different dubs for the same character!
Who’s job is it to make a relationship believable? by EverlastingUnis • last post Feb 8th
I just watched “You People” on Netflix, starring Lauren London and Jonah Hill, among other notable actors. Before filming began, London had brought up concerns about convincing the audience that her and Hill’s characters are believably in-love. The movie event went as far as to CGI two kisses between them. It threw me off a bit, because I feel like, as an actor, you shouldn’t be concerned about whether a relationship is believable, it’s all fake until you make it real, and until you put forth the creative effort to portray these characters in a believable relationship. Maybe I’m thinking too hard on it, and it may not be that deep, but it crossed my mind and it made me wonder how serious some actors take themselves, their craft, and their jobs. So I’m asking, in your opinion, are those concerns valid, and who’s job is it to make a relationship believable?
Toronto Agent Advice by Kj1913 • last post Feb 8th
Hey actors! Long time lurker, first time poster... I'm looking for some advice as I've run into an interesting situation. About a year and a half ago, I signed with a great agency here in Toronto. I was still in school finishing an acting degree and that took up most of my time so I didn't audition a lot, but did some commercial work before becoming ACTRA and shortly after graduating this past fall I booked a lead in a movie which had some decently big names attached. I was super happy because it happened so soon after finishing school... but then my agency announced a week or two ago that they are closing because the owners are retiring, so come March I won't have an agent anymore. I've applied to about fourteen different agencies in Toronto within the past week but have heard nothing... there was one agent who reached out to me and asked to schedule a meeting but has also not gotten back to me in the past week despite me following up. I guess what I'm looking for advice on is whether I need to wait longer or if there's a better, alternative route I should take to finding representation again. Are there any good showcases in Toronto? Should I be more forward? I felt that I was really starting to gain traction but now things aren't looking too good. Any advice appreciated!!
How do you deal with closed-minded casting directors? by Significant-Idea-611 • last post Feb 8th
Hi everyone - I live in a smaller market, where there’s one major casting office who handles most of the productions that shoot here. My issue is that they seem to consistently be casting actors they are personally friends with and actors who work as assistants at the office. In every film or series that comes to down, I see the same assistants over and over again, often in recurring roles. It’s disheartening and frustrating that I cannot seem to gain traction with this office no matter how well I do in my auditions, without being a personal friend of the casting director’s (I get maybe 1-2 auditions a year with them, usually for small roles) while their assistants are booking 5-10 roles per year in the projects they cast. Does this type of nepotism happen everywhere? Should I just move to a larger market where there are more casting directors?
How long have chemistry reads been in your experience? by CrazyVegetable3187 • last post Feb 8th
I'm going to be having my final round of auditions be a chemistry read. For the leads I'm planning on doing an 8 minute scene with each of supporting actor #1 and then a 3 minute scene with each of supporting actor #2. There are 3 candidates for the lead role, 3 for supporting #1 and 3 for supporting #2. In doing the math that means that supporting #1 candidate A meets with each of the leads and then is done (24 minutes), then candidate B (24 minutes), then candidate C (24 minutes), then from there supporting #1 candidate A meets with each of the lead roles (9 minutes each.) This would mean each lead is needed for 1 hour 39 minutes; add time for whatever may happen and that adds up to 2 hours. Is 2 hours too much to ask for the leads and then 30 minutes for each of supporting #1, 15 for supporting #2?
Why are disabled roles written so badly? by Still_Yak8109 • last post Feb 8th
hi, I'm an actor with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. I book mainly low functioning autistic roles, but you wouldn't notice if you met me on real life. yes, I'm acting and I feel like I'm putting on a disbaled minstral show when I do it because the writing is so bad. I am also a paid comedian, but I can't get in the room for comedy because they seem to not want young comedic talent except pete Davidson. How do I book comedic acting and yes I can do comedic acting. there's just alot of politics involved in comedy I've noticed.
Voice Acting Advice by koo1000 • last post Feb 8th
Hello comrades. I’ve been a voice actor for about 10 months now, since then I have been fortunate enough not only to gig some notable gigs, but also acquire agents & a manager. Huge year ahead of me as well so I’m excited. So if any of y’all have any questions as to where to get started, or how show biz works… feel free to ask whatever under this thread. I’m an open book and here to help with whatever questions, I want to see voice actors prosper. Happy reading!
Weight Loss & Auditions by spacecram • last post Feb 8th
The premise is that I’m overweight and having trouble getting a shot. I’ve been submitting to as many roles as possible on Actor’s Access and Backstage and haven’t gotten a single audition. I have a good resume and good headshots. I don’t even submit for roles that are looking for “fit” people, so it’s really disappointing. I have some health issues that I’m trying to sort out that have been keeping me from losing weight, but I wanted to keep trying anyways. Has anyone lost a significant amount of weight and noticed the amount of auditions/roles you get versus when you were overweight? Sometimes I think I should just wait until I’ve lost weight, but I’ll never be perfect enough in my own eyes, so I keep telling myself maybe something will come up. I also try to remember that I see all body types in shows and movies. Trying to keep my head up & wondering if anyone else relates!
How do you Scream..without straining your voice? by Acestun • last post Feb 8th
I'm amazed at how voice actors scream in cartoons/animes (especially the distorted ones) and made it look so natural. I did some warmups and screamed once, and boy my throat hurt too quick.
Summer or three year conservatory training? What should I do? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Feb 7th
I’m interested in getting professional training to become a better actor, even though my teacher at my University said that I already have training, which I believe the training I've had are just drops in the bucket; I really haven't had time to sharpen and develop the skills and training l've had, as well as prime and use myself to get the best out of my craft. The thing is, I don't know whether I want to do a summer conservatory, or a three year conservatory. I was thinking of maybe doing one at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting or Art of Acting Studio, but I'm not sure what to do. Anybody have advice?
Question about Instinctual vs Intellectual acting by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Feb 7th
How can an actor who is naturally more of an intellectual (such as myself) in his life, work, and his approach to work rather than an instinctual or emotional (etc, etc) grow, nurture and develop the other necessary "skills". In other words, how can an intellectual actor become more of an instinctual, imaginative, and emotional actor rather than just an analytical / intellectual / cerebral actor?
QUESTION: Tuning an actors instrument? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Feb 7th
I've heard time and time again that the actor him/herself is their own instrument, and in order to be able to express their character's feelings, needs, wants, actions, and journey, he/she needs to have a fully primed and open instrument which their mind, body, voice, imagination (and even soul). What sort of things can an actor do that can open and fine tune their instrument so they can do the best they can in whatever role or as whatever character they are playing?