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Is acting more exaggerated than normal behavior? by pivo161 • last post Jan 2nd
I am not an actor, but when I watch movies, I have the impression that actors bring in more energy than an average person in daily life. Also it seems to me that gestures and facials expressions are slightly exaggerated compared to average Joe. Additionally accentuation seems a lil bit more that I would do in normal life. Maybe 10% more than regularly. Is that on purpose? do you think that actors have that same attitude off-screen, too?
Are there any free acting classes in NYC? by Few-Object7406 • last post Jan 2nd
So my situation is a bit difficult I am 18 years old I’m kinda all by myself my dream of becoming an actor isn’t supported by my family and I’m not exactly bringing in money as to where I can pay a lot for classes I wanted just find a way to progress in something I’m really passionate about but I’m just kinda lost right now can anyone help?
looking for voice actors by brunacpereira • last post Jan 2nd
Hi everyone I'm bruna a 21 yro from Switzerland. I am applying for Film university, so I'm currently filming a short film. I found most actors except the parents role where they are always arguing .... since it's taken place in the past it's mainly voice.... I was wondering since it's mostly audio if I could find a couple that would like to play that role for me ? It's a no budget film I also won't gain any money from it and I currently don't work... if I did I would be willing to credit but at the moment I can't financially sustain that.... If anyone however wants to help and also wants to film it themselves taking place in their house I would be very thankful The parents are black in the story or atleast one is black since my main actress is black and I wrote the character to have biological parents.... However I would be very very grateful if anyone could help me with voice acting... (If you are interested DM me and Ill gladly send the script)
Where do actors live in NYC? by LLViewer • last post Jan 2nd
I'm looking into moving to NYC and was wondering if there is a specific area/neighborhood/part of the city that a lot of up-and-coming actors tend to live in. I like to be surrounded by people with similar interests and goals. Any suggestions?
Is it strange for a manager to be willing to bring you on without a meeting? by Open-Shopping-4575 • last post Jan 2nd
I got a response from Talent Link on actors access and they said they’re ready to bring me on board and send over paperwork.. I’m a bit leery of paperwork and this kind of immediacy. Thoughts?
fund raising by Steve Sacavitch • last post Jan 2nd
Seeking to discuss fundraising ideas for pilot to be shot in and around Philadelphia
Photoshoot on Friday by Kris_Ford • last post Jan 2nd
So, when I was on the set of a TV show last summer/ into Fall 6 times as a background actress (yay they asked me to come back that many times lol), one of the cameramen stopped me one time and asked if I was BG. I said yes, then he handed me his business card and said we should have a photoshoot sometime causw he does photography on the side. We've texted on and off since August and finally set the date for this Friday. Should I be concerned at all about this? I don't think he has bad intentions at all, and each time we've met he just smiles and says hey during each shoot for the show. Just for context of the situation, I'm 21 years old, and my dad wants me to take my sis just in case anything happens. I think it'll be fine, but I think my dad is just a bit worried cause the guy just asked me randomly as a younger woman, but I think he was looking at other BG as well to pass his card to. I'm really excited
From chemist to actress by rouzmb • last post Jan 2nd
Hi people, I'm from Mexico (F/34). My family and I we are now in the path to emigrate to Toronto to start a new life there, but I definitely decided to start a new career like an actress. ( I sent applications at two different colleges). I graduate from college in 2012 of Chemistry and I'm currently working in that field. The big "BUT" is that I've never wanted to study chemistry at all, I really struggled my entire college life because I didn't felt that it was my passion. Since I was 9yo to 32yo, I was in dancing classes (Mexican folklore dancing); I was an amateur broadcaster and I created a dance summer camp for kids back in 2007, all of that just for hobby. The chemistry path has been good for my but it's not what I want. I just realized that making money it's not enough to making me happy. I don't want just to make money and feel that I doesn't matter, that I'm just a number in this life. Since 2022, I started acting classes, drawing classes, voice over and singing classes just to confirm that it really was my passion and I can confirm that IT IS. I had the blessing to worked for a big editorial company were I have had to create a lot of voice over acting in different roles and I LOVE IT AND THEY PAY ME FOR THAT!! I still can't believe it. (If this was just in the beginning, what can I do next?) Recently, I went to singing classes with the great James Demster and played at the city's museum and also IT WAS GREAT!!! I was sold out!!! Just to finish, I'm scared to start a new life in a foreign country but, I feel confident enough that I can make art anywhere, anytime, I don't know why, I just feel like mandalorian said: "this is the way". For the first time in my life, IT FEELS CORRECT
UK (+ireland) acting workshops/competitions for teen actors by Aquestion465 • last post Jan 2nd
Hello reddit, I would have a brief question. Are there any (preferably holiday) acting workshops or competitions for teen actors, located in the UK? I would love to network with other teen actors (maybe even directors) and broaden my horizons. Something like the YoungArts competition in the US, but on UK level? And maybe available for people without UK-citizenship too? Thank you for your answers, I would greatly appreciate links and tips :)
Important question, if u can help me choose please by Own_Faithlessness253 • last post Jan 2nd
So i’m a teenage actor from india but my age deosnt even have a proper film or music industry there isn’t any proper pay for anything here and i’ve always wanted to act professionally. So i did find these international casting sites like backstage, actors access, fame street. But all of these have a monthly payment, so i wouldn’t be able to afford all of them but i can get the membership for one . which should i get, if u have any experience, considering my circumstances what would be the right choice ?
Final Casting Call for my Audio Drama by Seeker_of_Time • last post Jan 1st
For the past half a year I've been producing a full cast Audio Drama for a novel of mine. I've gotten several actors from this sub and once again, I need your help for the last few minor characters. I'll post pay rates next to the characters but they are negotiable if it takes more time than we thought. ​ (Adult Black Male) Rogue Agent Ken/Shaka Zulu - Time traveler who abandons his mission and becomes Shaka Zulu. $25 for about 3-4 paragraphs worth of lines. (Adult White female) Lauren - Trashy trailer park girl who helps the main character survive his first week on his adventure. $20, roughly 2 paragraphs worth of dialogue. Someone who can sound like Jaime Pressly would be great! (South African Female Accent) Annika - This character is a small role but makes a huge impression towards the end of the story. She's a female street fighter that won the mens division in her home country and is no competing in a major tournament. $40, maybe 3-5 paragraphs total. (Older White Male) Aging Nazi - Minor character. $10. Old, washed up nazi that coaches an Ubermensch martial artist. Roughly 4-5 lines of dialog. (Early 20s Male) Dungeon Master - Nerdy guy that grew up playing tabletop games and harnesses the power to manipulate your perception of reality. $10, 2 paragraphs. (Middle Aged woman) Book Store Clerk - Owner of a creepy bookstore that bends reality. $10, only 3-4 lines of dialog. (Adult Male) Pissed Off Ex-Boyfriend - Exactly how it sounds. Guy brings his friends to jump the main character for taking his girlfriend. $10, 2-3 lines. (Mid 20s Female) Angie - Girl who thinks she can get whatever she wants for her looks. Learns a valuable lesson when she gets rejected. $10. 2-3 paragraphs.
Union actors keep submitting for my non-union roles (need advice) by TimPrice2 • last post Jan 1st
I produce some very small indie productions. Some are union projects, others are non-union. Every time I put out a casting call here in LA, I get hundreds of union (SAG-AFTRA) actors submitting for the parts even thought the casting calls are very clearly for non-union projects. I know that they are not allowed to do non-union work due to Global Rule One. I've been disregarding any submissions that I know are from full union members (ie, not just SAG-Eligible). Should I be considering them? They're the ones who would get in trouble if they were caught so you can argue that it's their risk to take, but it just seems wrong to someone knowing it could come back to bite them. I'd like to hear an actor's perspective. To be honest, I'm probably not going to change my mind on this, but I'd still like to hear if you think I'm in the right or in the wrong here.
Question for voice actor / actresses : by lilbigswrld • last post Jan 1st
what is the best coach or self practice to have right now?
Curious to go into acting but not sure if it's for me? by Fantasy_girl_ • last post Jan 1st
I am an adult with a full-time stable job. I've been taking group acting lessons for the past 6 months which I absolutely love. I haven't performed or anything like that (at least not yet), but have really enjoyed the classes so I am thinking how I could take acting further. My plan is to sign up with an extra agency, recommended by our acting coach, just to get started and see if this is a field for me. But even before I do that there are aspects that worry me and I could use some advice on are around health: \- Long hours - as we all know lack of sleep can have physiological and psychological effects. I'm the kind of a person that needs a lot of rest and sleep. Lack of sleep can make me feel ill (I can get really nauseous to the point of vomiting) and it takes the toll on my thinking processes. I've heard that actors/actresses and crew often spend long hours working and have very little sleep. Any advice on how to deal with that? \- I've heard there is pressure when actors/actresses are ill, they still have to go to the set? How is sick leave managed? \- I have a physical health condition that I am managing by regular intake of fluids (mainly water, going to the loo regularly (about every hour or so) and by not holding any pee. How does this work on set? How's the access to the toilets? Would producers take into account any health needs? Anything else I should know or be aware of? I'm asking these questions to educate myself, I want to make sure I know what I would be getting myself into.
CA Actors? by lemonstrangers • last post Jan 1st
I'm an actor in DFW, been working commercials for a couple years now. If I'm being totally transparent, I am suffering a little bit mentally from a combination of holiday depression, FOMO, and this idea that I started acting "too late" (which I know is a little ridiculous, I'm 27) and wishing I never got tattoos that could prevent my acting career from taking off. Currently my mind is hyper-focused on making this leap to CA for more opportunities rather than sitting here in DFW feeling like I'm in the wrong spot and getting in my own way. I'm curious to hear your opinion about living in CA as a working actor, what area you're in, affordability, experiences, etc. Also, I have an agent in DFW, working to get management in CA. I just really want to break in the film world but DFW is 99% commercials and while it's good money I don't want to be only a commercial actor.
Audition for a TV show by Mr-whatever46 • last post Jan 1st
Does anyone know where someone can audition for a TV show? That’s currently on the air and if they’re looking for new actors?
NYC Actors: Link your reels in the comments by One_Pause_3184 • last post Jan 1st
I’m a director in Brooklyn on the look out for actors to collaborate with. Please be based in New York.
Is learning to dance important as an actor? by Movie-Connoisseur • last post Jan 1st
I’ve read and heard countless times on how learning to dance is important as an actor, most recently from Uta Hagens A Challenge for the Actor. I personally haven’t taken any body or dance classes ever in my life, I have a history in some martial arts and wrestling but was curious on if learning to dance will be that beneficial to me as an actor. Any advice or input would be appreciated! Thank you :)
Question if you dont have a reel...can you...? by coreyt0304 • last post Jan 1st
So my acting journey started suddenly about six months ago when I got found on Tiktok by casting for a full-length produced feature. I thought as a kid (im **34**) my facial difference would ruin any chance of acting so i buried the dream...Long story short I ended up going in for an extra role and coming out with a principal role. I thought to myself if that just went so well i'm going to make an attempt at this thing. I had a few headshots taken and signed up on backstage. Within a day I got cast for a short indy as a main character and recently an extra in an indy film. This is not to brag at all. It is to explain my problem. This was all done with me posting a few tiktok videos and my pictures...I am just starting...I have no reel...but then I found "self-tapes." and "demo reels." If I have no experience for a reel can I shoot a few monologues showing diferent ranges? (does it have to be a monologue?) I figure do one that's Patch Adams's cliff scene and one that is more flirty and one that is evil/villainous. I'm sorry for the word - vomit but I really want to do this right and have been looking for a community to talk to and learn from other actors.
Performance Comments by reddrikYT • last post Jan 1st
Hey! Just made my first reel, and I’m really looking for feedback on my acting/performance. I know it’s not the most technically proficient demo reel, (I’m going to pay someone to mix/master a reel for me once I make enough money) and I know there are some issues with the mix/master. However, I’ve never done this before, (recording this demo was my very first time ever even attempting voice acting seriously) and my greatest concern is that I’m a decent enough actor. Thanks all.