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Would it be weird/rude to ask actors in callbacks if they're interested in reading for a different role as well? by CrazyVegetable3187 • last post Jan 23rd
I'm in a predicament in which I have a ton of people who auditioned for the two male leads and there are four actors for one of the leads that I REALLY like and three for the other that I REALLY like. The problem is that I can only hire two of them. However, there are four supporting male roles that none of them asked to audition for and I haven't found anyone that I really like yet for those. Would it be weird in the callback email for the second audition to ask all seven of them if they're interested in also reading for any of the supporting roles? I don't know if that'd be considered disrespectful or if it'd be awkward to act with the people who ended up getting the lead roles?
Thinking of doing a career consultation - any suggestions for online/NYC based services? by what2dotoday • last post Jan 23rd
I really feel like I've been spinning my wheels for the past 2 years. I booked 1 co-star 2 years ago and haven't booked since. I'm constantly in class and meeting CDs, getting consistently good feedback, but still nothing, and now my auditions have started to dry up. I don't have great reps; I think they are part of the audition problem since I used to get auditions regularly until late last year. It's like they've sort of forgotten I exist. I tried reaching out to them but they weren't very helpful and didn't give much advice. I'm afraid to drop them all before securing new reps, but I'm sure new reps are also wary of taking me on if they see I have an agent/manager on my Actors Access. My headshots are good, my reel needs work (mostly self-taped stuff) but each time I've paid to create reel footage I haven't liked the final product, especially considering the price. I really just need a professional to talk with and see what exactly is going wrong and what to do next. I'm so tired of staying stagnant like this, and I'm very driven to improve my (lack of) career. I'm doing some googling but not sure who is really legit. Anyone have good experiences with this kind of service in NYC or online?
How do you deal with getting callbacks but NOT booking? by throwawaythrowsthrow • last post Jan 23rd
I consider myself a pretty good actor. I have the credits and the training to back it up, I'm constantly in classes and I feel like I'm improving every month. For where I'm at in my career, I feel like I'm doing well. But I am going crazy with getting callbacks and not booking. I had a commercial audition on Friday that I feel like I did pretty well at, and then I had a callback for it on Saturday that I feel like I did even better at. It shoots on Friday and I still haven't heard anything. I know I still have time, but I still feel like I'm getting beat down with these constant callbacks and not booking. I'm grateful, but its mentally exhausting to keep coming close and then not securing the bag. Prior to this, I had two callbacks for films last month, and didn't book either. Last year, I had two callbacks, then chemistry reads for two different series, and when it came down to me and another actor (both times) the other actor booked it. I know the deal "do the audition and then forget about it", and I do, but when it comes down to the wire and final stages, I just find myself constantly checking the clock and my email. I can't be the only one right? It just feels defeating after awhile.
At what point realistically do you think someone should give up? by hannahmitch777 • last post Jan 23rd
It’s always been my dream to be an actor, but unfortunately I think it’s time to give up. I’m sure some people will say never give up, and some will think me quitting now is over due so I’m curious what everyone’s thoughts are. I started acting at 13, spent years not being able to book a single role. I’m almost 23 now, These past few years have been pretty good I’ve booked leads/supporting roles in a few shorts/feature films. One of the movies is going to be on Netflix which is pretty cool. However I thought this was gonna be it for me and I’d finally get somewhere, but even after spending 1000$ on headshots, training three times a week at the studios everyone recommended to me and finally having a reel from work I did I still didn’t have a single agent respond to meet with me. I submitted to over 25 agency’s, spent hours making sure they were personalized and still nothing. After 10 years of work, and not being able to get an agent still I feel like is a sign it’s time to give up. If you were in this position, would you keep going or quit? I just feel like I’m hitting my mid 20s with almost nothing to show for it, Genuine question!
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.