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Please help! is this a scam? by XXparesseuseXX • last post Jan 12th
Hi everyone! So I applied to a commercial on Mandy Network and got a message there to email the casting director. They asked me if I wanted the gig after re applying and I agreed. This was the email message they sent me next. "Thank you for choosing to work with Anthology Productions. Please find below the necessary details and more information required from you for this shoot. COMPENSATION, BUYOUT FEE & NON-UNION CONTRACT DETAILS : C$850/day and C$4,500 for buyout [Total: C$7,050]. This is expected to be a three-day shoot which involves up to 5-7 hours daily. We can arrange a full 2-day shoot for you in case you have a tight schedule. There will be a contract/agreement upon acceptance." USAGE: TV, Web and social media campaign for 6 months only. A POSSIBLE re-purchase of usage at the end of the 6 months contract and fee can be re-negotiated at the end of the 6 months contract. WARDROBE & MAKE UP : We’ll cover your hair and make up as well as your wardrobe. Your wardrobe consist of high end fashion products (clothes, shoes, custom wears and fashion accessories). A wardrobe allowance will be allocated to you in-line with the company policy and you’ll be instructed on how you will shop for your wardrobe just in time before the shoot. RETAINER & PER-NEGOTIATIONS : An upfront as down payment [C$550 as retainer].Remaining balance [C$6,500] to be paid upon completion of the shoot before you leave the location. EXTRA INFO : You may come to the shoot location with a friend or family if it makes you more comfortable. An actor/model coach will also be on set to offer you a profound change of mentality, guideline & confidence. Don’t get me wrong. It’s rewarding and a privilege to be part of this industry but this same line of work can slice your confidence into pieces. Time and time again I’ve heard actors ask painfully vulnerable questions. Am I pretty enough? Am I the right size? Do I have what it takes? I fully understand the importance of having confidence, and if you’re a working actor, you should too. No I I’m not talking about faking confidence or putting on a forced smile in the casting room. I’m talking about really feeling comfortable in your skin and embracing every quirk and trait that defines you. This is where working with a commercial acting coach comes in. COMPANY NOTE: "In addition to representing talent, Anthology Productions also offers training and related development services to models and actors for additional fees depending on experience level and select division(s)." REWARDS: This will be a fun day of shooting as you get to keep all wardrobe. The videos will be posted on TV channels nationwide and various social media platforms with name and link credit. INFORMATION REQUIRED : The below information is required to confirm your registration with Anthology Productions for this project and subsequent projects you will be doing with us in future. LEGAL NAME STAGE NAME (IF ANY) PHYSICAL ADDRESS + APT NO IF ANY(NO P O BOX PLEASE) CONTACT PHONE NO AGE EXPERIENCE (IF ANY;) ANY LINK TO YOUR TALENT PROFILE or TALENT RESUME (IF ANY;) SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (IF ANY;) PRESENT OCCUPATION PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS: By providing the information requested above, you oblige to the terms stipulated above (usage, remuneration, media gadgets + press kit for the project, make over, logistics & negotiations and rewards). If you do not agree with any part of the policy & terms, or if you have any other dispute or claim with or against us with respect to the terms of use or media services, your sole and exclusive remedy is to notify Anthology Productions. We will not sell, rent or provide your personal information to third parties or unaffiliated Internet Brands. Your personal information is ONLY shared with third parties with your consent, except in circumstances where the law requires it to be shared. CONFIDENTIALITY: Anthology Productions and it's representatives shall keep any information obtained in the course of this commercial services hereunder confidential, including, without limitation, any conversations or communications, actions, business plans and strategies, marketing plans, techniques, technology, trade secrets, personal information, original works of authorship, or otherwise (the “Confidential Information”). Anthology Productions understands that the above list is not exhaustive and that Confidential Information also includes other information that is marked or otherwise identified as confidential or that would otherwise appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Anthology Productions understands that improper use or disclosure of the Confidential Information might cause damages and liability under confidentiality agreements with third parties, civil damages, and criminal penalties. Thank you & Looking forward to hearing from you soon. ------------ Best Regards. Denis Creelman Casting Director / Project Manager Anthology Productions denis.creelman@anthologyproductions.ca http://anthologyproductions.ca" They said they were gonna send me a contract soon. So does this look like a red flag????
How Calgary actor Jenn Stafford landed a role in Avatar: The Way of Water by _SpaceGoats • last post Jan 12th
How to help prepare an actor for an unhinged role? by EmbarrassedYogurt993 • last post Jan 12th
I’m a fairly new director finding my footing in working with actors. If I have script that requires the main character live on the dark side and have a mental illness (similar to No country for old men, The Joker, one flew over the cuckoo nest, or even The Shining) what would be some tips/exercises/practices to give to an actor to help them get into that role. It seems like a lot of actors are comfortable playing roles that aren’t too far from themselves, I want to challenge them to take a step further.
I don't think anyone will give two about this but I have a new flex and want to share. by yer_maw22 • last post Jan 12th
I just acted out the full Shrek movie, 1 and 2, by reading the transcripts with my two best friends on the phone. It took about 3 hours. My mains for Shrek 1 were Shrek, Pinocchio, the old lady that tried to sell Donkey, and a few extras amongst the film, and for Shrek 2, I was Shrek, Pinocchio, Queen Lillian, Jerome and extras. I always thought I was a bad actor and would always be because of my confidence but I really started to get into my role and enjoyed putting power into my emotion, then it wasn't too embarrassing. At the end, I got Alexa to blast 'I'm a believer' and 'Livin' da Vida Loca. Tomorrow, we're doing Indiana Jones aha
Seeking a male voiceover actor who can speak Italian (PAID, non union feature film) by DancHunt8 • last post Jan 12th
Hi! I’m looking for a male actor (50-75 age range) who can speak Italian to record some lines of dialogue for a sequence in a feature film I’m making. Everything would be remote. Pay is $125 usd. Less than one page of dialogue total to be recorded. If you’re interested in audition please send me a DM and I’ll send you the sides!
how to find low budget movies by SxvenRings • last post Jan 12th
Hi! I'll start off by saying that I don't really have any interest in becoming an actor or anything but one of my dreams is to be in low/moderate budget slasher movies. For example, Terrifier and Terrifier 2. I just really want to have a chase + death scene of me out there lol. Is there any specific way to find places to audition or would I need to find an agent or look for places locally? I don't have any knowledge in stuff like this but I know I'd enjoy being a slasher movie and I know most don't really care too much about good acting (based on the thousands of low budget horror movies with bad acting).
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jan 12th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
How do you feel about actors who take on projects that profit controversial people? by QueenBitch13 • last post Jan 12th
To give a specific example, Hogwarts Legacy is a game coming out soon where the previous lead developer made public statements aligning with JK Rowling's terf (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) views, the plot of the game follows the main character as they try to stop a slave revolution (very antisemitic coded), and JK continues to profit off Harry Potter IP such as this game and the Fantastic Beasts franchise. My question is, how do you feel about fellow actors (especially in large franchises like this where big names are attached) that take roles in projects like these?
[PAID] Looking for female voice actor who can fit these requirements by Rabiddd • last post Jan 12th
I have 14 lines I am looking to have read, two in an English accent and the rest in a russian accent. Willing to pay up to $400 through PayPal or Cashapp. You must have some kind of portfolio or example of how your voice sounds! DM for further info if interested.
What should I be doing to find roles? by spiralaxle • last post Jan 12th
So I know it's the fated pilot season and all, and not only that but a new year. And while I don't expect to book the next Stranger Things, I'm a bit lost on where my efforts should be placed. I have an agent, and I search for roles on AA/FB. (I was using casting networks and backstage, but canceled my premium subscriptions to them as I didn't find either very useful.) I'm just wondering if there are any databases of upcoming productions, casting directors that do a lot of open calls, etc. Anything like that! I'm definitely not an extremely seasoned actor by any means, but I strongly believe that practice makes perfect, and auditions are the best practice for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to all in this new year!
When do you start getting pilot season auditions? by jettacfer • last post Jan 12th
I am a SAG-AFTRA actor with a NYC based agency. I’m wondering when I might start getting pilot auditions. This is my first time having an agent during this time of year and I know (and hope) it should start picking up because it is pilot season. I haven’t gotten any pilot auditions yet. What is the usual for this?
How much does reputation matter? by julienle_lievre • last post Jan 12th
What I mean is, would you be ok with non-anonymously speaking out your political opinions, or your opinions on controversial figures like Ezra Miller, or with working with a very controversial director like, say, James Franco ? I’m asking because I’ve refused a part in a production made by someone who tweeted really stupid stuff, if you get what I mean. I don’t particularly believe in the ‘by working with this person in this movie you’re encouraging them to become a repeat offender’ thing, maybe I’m wrong to think that. But what I’m curious is, could it ruin an actor’s career to be associated with controversial people? Cuz I’m wondering if I did not overreact by refusing the part. I don’t know if my question is clear and if I sound like asking in bad faith I apologise.
do you see talent in any actor from dhar mann? by prudencioxel • last post Jan 11th
I like watching his videos when I am bored but the acting sometimes feels off, do you think anyone that acts in his videos have some talent?
Training by Spare_Department5413 • last post Jan 11th
Here's the dilemma. I'm about to go into college right now to study product design and at university, they obviously give free time outside of your lectures. I've been looking at part time drama programmes such as Theatre Peckham and The Identity School of acting, schools where actors like John Boyega and Damson Idris went at one point in their lives. Acting classes are a massive investment but I still want to have a stable and comfortable income coming in, if it's an industry I want to put all my time, energy and heart and soul into. Does this sound like a good decision? Outside of my college lectures 1. Learn more about the craft through podcasts, learning script analysis and watching Youtube Videos. 2. Recording Monologues and posting them on socials 3. In person acting classes or watching plays on the weekends 4. Doing Summer Courses ​ Does this sound like a manageable plan, training wise?
I've been in the biz for almost a decade (casting director + voice acting). These are some of the most common mistakes I've seen beginner voice actors make that you should avoid. by raulness • last post Jan 11th
Hello fellow voice actors! I posted a video about when I got started voice acting and the mistakes I made, but it was taken down by the mods for self-promotion. I figured it's still good advice so I've decided to do a write-up instead! These are some mistakes I made early on in my career that I wish I would have focused on sooner: - **Reading way too fast**. Adrenaline is a hell of a thing and when you're in your first few recording sessions, you will feel the need for speed. Slow down more than you think and focus on enunciating properly. - **Not practicing enough**. Sounds obvious, right? Well, I don't mean just practicing for auditions. I mean practicing all the time. Read *everything* out loud. Books, shampoo bottles, whatever. It will get you way more comfortable and teach you to make even the most mundane things sound interesting. - **Apologizing when you mess up**. I get it; it's embarrassing to mess up in a session, but nobody cares. Move on and take it from the top of the paragraph or line you messed up. Apologizing not only wastes time but also lowers your confidence and will lead to more mistakes. Trust me on this one. I've had early career sessions go completely south because I essentially dug myself into an insecurity hole after a few flubs. - **Copying other voice actors**. Look, it's awesome if you can do 30 impressions in under a minute, but that probably isn't going to get you many gigs because it doesn't show what you have to offer. It shows that you are really good at mimicking what other talents have already worked hard to create for themselves. Find your voice by focusing on your natural speaking voice and emphasizing the unique qualities it has and developing said qualities. - **Bad recording quality**. Another obvious one, but I'm still surprised by how little effort some newbies put into trying to get some decent quality going. If you're serious about voice acting, you *need* to invest in a decent mic. Even just spending between $100-$200 will make a world of a difference. Turn off your loud A/C, go in a closet, throw some blankets over your head; whatever helps the overall quality of the recording will do wonders for you in the casting process! If you have any other you wanna throw in here, I can add them too!
Any good ways to find casting calls in Washington State? by therandomperson1001 • last post Jan 11th
Hi. I am a 16 year old aspiring actress. I've gotten into acting over the past 2 or 3 years, but have had no luck with finding any casting calls in my state. I live in Washington State, and am looking for casting calls around the Olympia/Seattle area. I've tried to use Actor's Access, but found that the majority of casting calls are for Las Angeles. A couple days back, I saw that they were helping people find acting agents. However, when I tried to use the applicant myself, I saw that the only available locations to choose from were L.A. and New York. I also tried Seattle casting, which didn't even have casting calls for Seattle, which makes the site false information. All I want to know is where can I find casting calls for acting skits around the Olympia/Seattle area, or at least in Washington State.
giving out business cards by kitkatlover2 • last post Jan 11th
made some actor business cards that I'm lowkey proud of. they've got my b&w headshot on the back, and on the front; my name, phone number, email, location, and a qr code to AA profile. Hopefully I'll be able to give these to people I run across, such as in a casting director workshop or something. But I was wondering, I am hoping to apply to an agency in the coming weeks, and if I had an interview with one, would it be appropriate to offer my business card at the end of an interview? I would have already given them my materials, but it would just be so they can have a physical reminder of me on hand to keep me in their thoughts. But I don't know if that would blow my chances by being too much
Advanced Theatre Intensives (Summer or otherwise)? by mistake_number_one • last post Jan 11th
Are there any 4 to 8 week theatre intensives geared towards theatre school graduates? I spent the final year of my theatre program almost entirely online due to covid, and haven't really done any acting since i graduated almost 2 years ago. Now that theatres and schools are mostly back to normal, I want to revisit and make up some of that final year in the form of an intensive workshop. Something i can fully immerse myself in for a month or two, instead of a 3 hour class once or twice a week. It can be anywhere in the world, I don't mind travelling and I'm willing to spend a chunk of money on it, but I don't want to sign up for something that's geared towards beginners. I feel like most acting intensives are either teaching fundamentals (ie. meant for untrained actors) or, if they are for "advanced actors," they specialize in something like Shakespeare or Chekhov, or musical theatre, or film acting. Is there a workshop out there for experienced actors that is 2-ish months long, full-time, theatre-based, but not necessarily classical?
Asked to prepare any scene for audition for independent film? by ThatJazzyPenguin • last post Jan 11th
Hello, r/acting community. I've been taking acting classes for a long time now and I finally put myself out there, and lo and behold, I landed an (Zoom) audition for a lead role in an independent feature! However, I've been asked by the director that I should be prepared for any scene he may request during the audition, in which this particular role is in a lot of scenes (almost 50) ... considering the length of the entire script, I don't think I can be off-book in a couple days. If it was a couple pages of a scene, that's understandable and doable on my part. In my research for audition prep, I've learned that typically a side is provided but in my case, the full script was provided. This doesn't seem normal to me, so I'm looking for advice. I've already reached out to the director to ask for more specific direction and if there's a particular scene or two to focus on, haven't heard back yet. I just want to be sure that I'm fully prepared when I do the audition with the director. I've been rereading the full script to gather character points, relationships and beats. Do I have to be fully off-book? What do you advise I should do to prepare if the director doesn't know what he's looking for? This is a non-paid role since it's fully independent and I'm just getting my feet wet with finding work, but still, this seems a little much, unless I'm totally wrong. Any experienced actors have notes on this?
Los Angeles Actor by Willing_Two_ • last post Jan 11th
Hello! So I am currently 17 and roughly around 6 months into acting already, I've gotten the chance to do films with speaking roles, background, music videos, etc; does anyone know how to take things to the next level in acting? I've been using both Backstage and Casting Networks as a main way to get jobs though I want to sign up with management or an agency to help get more known. I live In Los Angeles near Hollywood, so does anyone have any ideas about how I can get further into this industry?