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I’ll be streaming omori but I want to make it interesting by Altruistic-Cheetah-8 • last post Jan 22nd
Hello ima be doing an omori stream pretty soon I love the game and have played it once but not finished it but I can’t do it alone I need some voice actors if your willing to join Im on Xbox and will be streaming on there I can make a party and we can do it together just three people will do so if your interested let me know by direct messaging me☺️
how do I price contracted work for a start up YouTube channel? by The_Naive_Hero • last post Jan 22nd
I'm still an amateur voice actor but a friend of mine got me an opportunity to work for a group of people that want to start a YouTube channel. I'm thinking of charging 10 naira per word (0.022 United States Dollar) and about 10-15% on generated revenue from the video's. (I'm a Nigerian)
Should an inspiring actor focus more on skills or looks nowadays? by prudencioxel • last post Jan 22nd
If I am being honest, hot people get hired. They may have mediocre skills in acting, but their attractiveness makes up for it. The directors and the hiring staff know that attractive people will always attract more viewers and attention, so they may let the more talented people go without the job or offer them more minor roles. The film industry is adapting more and more to satisfy this, so should someone who wants to make it big in the acting world now, focus more on their looks or talent? both?
Which talent agencies accept submissions from foreigners? by Spiritual_Invite1647 • last post Jan 22nd
Hello! Which talent agencies are open to submission from foreigners. Couple bullet points below: -Actress in Seoul -Wants to break into US market -Is a citizen of the US (born in US, moved to Korea in the teens) -Active in tv dramas but no longer have representation anymore in Korea as the agency closed down, looking for representation in the US. Is the only way to get represented is to outright move to the states? The perfect ideal situation would be to still go back and forth between US and Asia.
Make the most of the Oscars? by Defiant_Wish_8304 • last post Jan 22nd
Hey everyone! I’m a UK actor and lead a short film that has been nominated for a BAFTA and shortlisted for an Oscar (find out on Tuesday!). I don’t want to jump the gun…but if I were to be in LA for the Oscars come March time, does anyone have any advice as how to best use the opportunity? Currently repped by a local agent here in UK, but looking for representation with bigger reach. What would you guys do?! Thanks!
To: Toronto actors by Fifth_Business29 • last post Jan 22nd
Hi guys I’m a 20 yo filmmaker, GTA based. I want to make short films but solo filmmaking is damn near impossible. It would be great to have an actor star in my short films. Someone that I could potentially become friends with so we can be a director/actor duo like Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. Give each other feedback and help each other become better at our crafts. So if ur around my age and location pls hmu.
Can I send different sides for the callbacks? by EthnicPotato • last post Jan 22nd
Director here, I'm preparing to send callback invitations to a handful of actors. Since the initial audition there have been several changes to the script. Is it okay to send new sides for talent to memorize for the callback? Can I even send sides from a different part of the script to see their range? Or is it better to keep the sides the same as the initial audition?
Question to WORKING ACTORS by Infamous-Penalty5301 • last post Jan 22nd
Hello, there. I’m 22 and I’m Italian. I’ve never had an acting job and I’m more interested in film industry outside my country bc Italian movies and tv shows are not it… too predictable and there’s always the same actors involved that are most likely to play the same part all over again. I like American Netflix shows and hbo shows. My question is… how do I start? Can you recommend some books or YouTube videos that I can read/watch. Any advice?
Actors access audition by Remarkable_Low8752 • last post Jan 22nd
Hey y’all! I just got my first audition through actors access - I was wondering if any fellow redditors have experience with booking auditions through actors access and, if so, what usually happens? Do you get an email saying you got it? Or do they call you?
How long is sufficient time to give actors to submit an audition tape? by CrazyVegetable3187 • last post Jan 22nd
For the first round of auditions actors had anywhere between 5-13 days to submit their tapes depending on when they sent me their headshots/reels/resumes. The second round of auditions will be all virtual as well, and I'm wondering how long is appropriate to give actors to submit their second tape? Sundays are the only day everyone on my team is free to watch, and I was hoping to email all callbacks by Wednesday late afternoon. Would it be too soon to request tapes be submitted by 9 PM that Sunday, or should I give them 12 days and ask for the following week?
Can I be an actor? by cigaretteashtray • last post Jan 21st
Hi, I’m sorry if this comes off as rude, I’m genuinely just wanting insight. I’m 19 and in my first year of law school. I’m studying law because out of all the ‘mid-high paying jobs’ I chose law to be the best field for me. Small context: I’m a pretty impulsive person, money means a great deal to me so I wouldn’t really be happy without the security that I could secure a good pay in the future. Anyways, alongside impulsivity, I’m also indecisive as hell. So indecisive that after almost every decision, I find myself regretting and wondering how life would have played out picking the alternative. Because of this I’m always second guessing who I wanna be in the future. Part of me wants to be lawyer, another is a tattoo artist, another is… an actor/voice actor. TV has always been a really big thing for me growing up. Sure, I know everyone could say that but- when I was younger, all I ever did was over analyse movies and tv shows to the extent of appreciating every little detail. Anyways, I was curious as to whether in four years time I could create the option for myself to become an actor? Obviously, I have part of my schedule taken up now by university studies. But is there any small things I could do now to make becoming an actor in the future a possibility for me? I always assumed every actor put their heart, soul and sweat into acting and didn’t really have time for anything else.
First MFA Acting Audition next weekend! by Logical-Ad-8044 • last post Jan 21st
I am 25 years old and have been acting only since 2019. I am going for my first MFA audition in a weeks time at one of the major MFA programs on the East Coast. I'm being vague for privacy's sake ofc. I have three monologues prepared to present. Shakespeare, a modern comedic piece, and Chris from All My Sons . I feel as confident as possible going in to it but I still wonder how much I don't even know that I don't even know. What is the audition set up like? Is there time/space to warm up? Assuming they like my initial run, how likely is it they'll ask for a third monologue. I wont have a fourth if they ask. What sort of questions should I expect to be asked, if at all? Assuming I make it to later callbacks, what kind of vocal or physical warmup exercises are they likely to do with us. What are their expectations there? I am not a very practiced singer, how much does that work against me? All in all, I am not going in with any deluded expectations. The chances of my getting in are infinitesimal. This is more of my first real test as an actor, to see where I stand in the industry. My personal goal, that I would feel proud of and would give me the confidence to move forward as an actor, is simply to receive day-off callbacks. I would feel like I at least belong in the room then. Any advice from previous auditioners or current elite school MFA students who could elucidate things for me would be greatly appreciated. General advice outside of what I have mentioned here is also welcome. Thank you in advance for your time.
What do I call an actor who is known by a nickname? by ActingGabriel • last post Jan 21st
Next week I'm filming a small role opposite the lead, who goes by a nickname (not a stage name). His Wikipedia page shows his actual name. What's the etiquette here? I guess the safest thing to do is to call him whatever he says when I shake his hand and introduce myself? How does this work in general, for actors who are known by a nickname, and for actors who are known by a stage name different to their birth name? Is it a case of everyone calling them by their "public" name except their family and close friends? Or everyone calling them their real name except the general public?
Beginner on camera class - for newbies? by colteesAC • last post Jan 21st
I audited a beginner “On Camera” class (virtual) with a well-respected acting school. I have never acted before. I enjoyed drama in high school (long ago), and I enjoy public speaking/presenting. The school quelled my concerns about having absolutely no experience and that all were welcomed. When I audited the class though, I was completely blown away by how great everyone was? Truly, they were amazing. One even cried during their scene. While auditing, I decided to search their names and most had IMDB pages and a few credits. I could not help but feel like if I, with ZERO experience, joined I would absolutely stand out/bring my scene partner down. Is it normal for Beginner On Camera classes to have experienced and inexperienced people alike in there? I really though everyone was phenomenal and I had absolutely no business considering being there
[CASTING CALL] Chinese dub for independent NYC-based live action short film. by bigchikorita_ • last post Jan 21st
Desc: It's a multilingual action-fantasy film about an all-Asian, ragtag crew fighting for their community. For more info on the project: Link to the teaser: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/) Link to the project IG: [https://www.instagram.com/dont\_film/](https://www.instagram.com/dont_film/) Character is a **Police officer,** middle-aged, stern and corrupt. * $50 flat rate. * Fluent **Mandarin Chinese** or **Cantonese Chinese** speaker for appx. 10 required lines with room for improv. * **\[DEADLINE HAS BEEN EDITED\] to audition Feb. 7 11:59:00 EST. For instructions on auditioning** [go to this Google form.](https://forms.gle/CbeqwbhaqMQUpE3u5) * If you're in NYC, we can arrange a place for you to record with the director, otherwise the expectation is recording on your own with professional quality audio. * possible round(s) of feedback on submitted lines (depending on the needs of the actor - likely a minimum of 1 round of feedback). * Expecting a directed session during recording with the director (remote or in-person, based on your location) around end of Feb. * Feel free to dm if you have any questions! [Actor: Akiko Fujiwara, Photo by: Cindy Trinh](https://preview.redd.it/y2pe2zwaqgda1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=dee3dd6e4441aab4313538f890c720f9f8c50ead)
Summer Opportunities for College Students that AREN'T Shakespeare? by StarkyAntoinelli • last post Jan 21st
So I've been going hard at submitting self-tapes for regional companies, training programs, anything at all that someone my age (21) can do over the summer. I've looked through jobs on Playbill and Actors Access and applied for some training programs that my peers have recommended, but it seems like the only options available for me are all Shakespeare-related. Now don't get me wrong, I like doing Shakespeare. I enjoy his plays and I see the value of learning them at an early age. But I've already done / am currently doing a TON with Shakespeare (productions and classes at school / past training programs), and I want to branch out into other styles of acting. But right now it seems like that's the only option for me right now. Does anyone know of other opportunities? I really wanna start learning and analyzing other famous playwrights (Beckett, Wilde, Moliere, O'Neill, anything contemporary). I want to find something like a summer stock program for plays, but right now it seems like no such thing exists.
Follow up on my talent manager meeting: Trying to prepare a self-tape by lemonstrangers • last post Jan 21st
Hi guys! First off, thank you to those who commented on my last post for the wonderful advice! I listened and did my due diligence, researched the manager, their company, the roster, etc. and it went very well. Also really emphasized this time around that acting is my priority over my day job (duh) and I’m staying up to date on my training. Now I’m trying to prepare a self-tape. She said I could do a monologue or scene, specifically asked to see variety to see where I’m at. After talking to a fellow actor friend, I’ve figured it’s best to do a scene since the management is based in LA, but I’m really struggling to find a good script. I even checked my nearby Barnes N Noble for some books but they didn’t have literally anything acting related. Been looking for a couple days now, of course I know it can take a while to find the right script for my type, but I thought I’d hop on here for some help. Any tips/resources you use yourself to find scripts? Or your advice on self tapes for the LA market? Thanks in advance as always
Question for film actors.. by _themob13 • last post Jan 21st
So Im still a newbie (couple commercials, but only thing Ive done with lines was a student film oner.) Volunteered to act in another student film for more experience, and the stop and start after only one or two lines to set up different camera shots for an entire 6 page script was brutal... Took a solid 7hrs, and it was so hard to be in character and figure out action (We did not work the scene at all ahead of filming today. ) How normal is this? Mostly the stop and start.. makes me worried how I'll be able to play realistically in a couple jobs I have coming up. Thanks for any input/feedback/thoughts!
Just got a huge audition for an Emmy award winning HBO show by Joe1237 • last post Jan 21st
Hey actors, I just wanted to come on here to share some exciting news. I just signed with my first agent still pretty recent (June 2022), and I just got a huge audition for an HBO show. A little background about me, I’m currently 24 and have been acting since 2019. I actually started off as a commercial actor, doing mostly regional commercials, but had some luck booking Union commercials, which made me eligible to get my SAG-AFTRA card. Fast forward to 2022, I was able to get a meeting with a NYC/LA agency, by getting a referral from a good friend actor of mine. I got signed last summer, and had a slow start, I wasn’t really booking anything for a couple of months. But I finally got a huge audition for the first time in my career!! I know that I don’t have the role yet, but every big Audition is a win, and I know I’m gonna kill it. Anyways, I know I sound like a child, but this is huge for me, and I just wanted to share it with fellow actors for hopefully some hope and motivation. We all know how much of a mean business it is, but just keep your head and hopes up. PS: wish me luck
Killers of the Flower Moon by Norma Jean • last post Jan 21st
Well, some concrete advertising is actually happening and I'm just so excited! I know I posted in the Fall that a published release date was upon us - that didn't happen. However, if you check your Apple TV today you'll find some advertising! Yesterday at Sundance, Lily Gladstone did a short interview with Variety that is gaining momentum. Here it is - enjoy! (For those who don't know, I play Vera, Lily and Leo's Head Housekeeper in the film. This is the first major film role of my career.) #scorsese #killersoftheflowermoon https://variety.com/2023/film/news/killers-of-the-flower-moon-osage-nation-changed-scorsese-vision-lily-gladstone-1235496848/