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Actors, for how long you can survive in your respective city if you stop getting work from tomorrow? by stardust_moon_ • last post Dec 11th
In the middle of anxious financial situation. Do you guys save up money in a different bank account for situations like these? If you are a non established actor, how do you plan your finance? Any perspective is welcomed!
How to face rejection. by tilly_maria • last post Dec 11th
Okay so I’m an aspiring actor and i’ve recently auditioned for a role that i really wanted, got a callback, but only an ensemble role and i’ve been really beating myself up about it. Eg. saying things like ‘why did i ever try, i was never good enough, im such an idiot i should just stop’. If anyone has any tips on how to avoid feeling this way, i would love to hear them. Now every time i watch a tv show or something and maybe go to criticise it, i think ‘how in the world can u think that thats bad acting when u cant even earn a role’. Also if u have any tips on how to improve my acting, I NEED THOSE. Thanks.
NY or LA for actors? by Any_Introduction2561 • last post Dec 11th
I’m planning to move to the US next year but I am still confused as to which city is better for actors in terms of getting auditions, finding an agent etc.
Starting out in Australia by Ok-Taste6851 • last post Dec 11th
Hello, r/acting !I am currently 17 years old, reside in Australia, and will begin college in 2023 to pursue a degree unrelated to acting or the arts. I just experienced a little of burnout and was contemplating a career in acting. I've been interested in acting for a few years and enjoy playing characters in short films I make in my spare time. Regrettably, I never had the confidence to go for it, not even in a high school play (something I deeply regret), because I had low self-esteem and toxic relationships did not help. In addition, I am not a fan of over-theatrical theatre, and I like realism, which is why I wish to work in film acting. In spite of this, I assisted with lighting, cue callouts, advertisement banners, the production of media, and its administration in my most recent school performance, which earned me a lot of credit and some excellent contacts. With four more years of college to go, I'd like to try my hand at acting and have done research resulting in this general plan for getting into acting. \*Headshots for applying to classes (Required for all classes nearby) \*Creating Short Films \*Taking acting classes (Good connections here which may be beneficial) & Accent Classes thats online \*Doing workshops \*Doing small short films with connections made from classes \*Signing up onto casting platforms for casting (FAQ was very good for this info as well) ​ I believe I will be able to do this part-time while studying and working in an area linked to the university's degree, which will give me with more than enough money to invest in courses and other activities, so the cost should not be an issue. I will be relocating to the United States after graduation for work reasons, but I believe this is a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to a new market in acting as well, thus I want to spend my time in Australia in a less competitive sector like this wisely. I have 4 years ahead of me like I said, and this is a starting plan with the research I did from IMDB, connections, casting director posts, other actors in nearby studios and always a bit of Kurt Yue (Cool channel). What are your thoughts about this? Are you an actor in Australia, what route did you take? What routes should be taken? (I know this is basic but having no background experience other than working backstage and creating short films for 3 years, which is why your thoughts are very important to me and feel free to be blunt with them.)
I’m only just starting out. What do I need to be doing? by virgo_moonlight • last post Dec 11th
So, I’m a late bloomer. I’ve always loved acting and have done things here and there (local theatre, background in films) but it always felt unattainable as something to really go for, and I was also mostly focusing on music and my band. This last year though, I’ve tried to be more serious about acting and have been auditioning for small projects often and throwing my headshot out there. I just look at other actors my age (I’m 27) and see they started as kids or straight out of high school/in college and get discouraged and overwhelmed. I know it’s probably not too late, but how do I deal with feeling like I’m running out of time? I’m also not sure what I need to be doing exactly to really start putting myself out there beyond student and short films. What if I don’t have a reel? Do I need an agent? How do I get one? What resources are there? Any advice or resources or insight would be so very appreciated.
Canadian & Foreign actors working in the USA by Rob Daprocida • last post Dec 11th
I am wanting to collaborate with other actors from Canada and abroad that are currently working in the USA or are wanting the same information on working in the USA. What are the DOs and DON'Ts? What is the best path and approach to being able to legally work there, finding representation there?
Just trying to learn by actress_writer101 • last post Dec 11th
I've heard that streaming TV shows (Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, etc) tend to "film like movies" in the sense where they do crossboard filming, or they film scenes from all episodes at one location, and then move on to the next. I can see how this resembles the movie style, and streaming shows have more time to film than networks because they make episodes, but they film faster than movies right? Like they get more footage at the end of each day than a movie does right? Because if every Netflix TV show started filming at the pace of Hollywood Blockbuster, the TV industry would not do that great. I've heard Hollywood movies barely get through a page or two in a day. I'd much rather work on a Netflix TV show that gets maybe 4-6 pages in a day, even if it's from different episodes. So basically what I'm mostly asking is when people say these show "film like movies", they mainly mean the filming by location, not really the pacing? I'd imagine that these streaming shows are slower than network shows, but faster than Hollywood blockbusters (or indie films on a good budget). I know it most likely varies per show, but is there a more general answer? I'm new to the industry and am trying to do my research. I got these above estimates from other sources, and it's always good to check. I tried posting this in the filmmakers section, but it didn't work. Also, does anyone know any good side gigs to do? I'm approaching the end of high school and I'm really serious about making acting my full time career, along with screenwriting, but I know that although my dream is to work consistently as an actor, it won't be that consistent the first 5 years maybe longer. And even when I am working consistently, I'm aware I might still need a side gig, but a more flexible one because I would be booking more. What are some suggestions? I have so many questions, but I'll leave it here and post more in this subreddit when they come to mind. I just got reddit today so I've got a lot to learn Thanks everyone!
Agent by Efficient_Fan_4052 • last post Dec 11th
Should you really spend money on expensive acting classes? I don’t understand how to find and get experience from nothing. Can you just film scenes at your house and use it on your reel? We’re all actors rich and could afford these expensive classes?
Can anyone recommend ideal self tape kits online for beginning actors? by Powerful_Network14 • last post Dec 11th
I’m in drama school and want to start applying for things on Backstage to develop my experience and beef up my acting resume. Some of these jobs require self tapes, and I was wondering if anyone could give me self tape kit recommendations that are portable (lighting, background screen, etc). I’m also pretty new to acting, so any kind of set up recommendations or gear that SAGAFTRA or very seasoned professional actors are using would help. Also, what cameras would you recommend using? People say use your phones for self tape, but that doesn’t seem professional. I have a NIKON D5300, but it’s only really great for photography and it’s focus is for shit on video. The max it goes up to is 1080P.
Should a beginning actor take bit roles in the ensemble? by KarlWithACapitalC • last post Dec 11th
I got cast in a play, but as many different bit parts, I will have roughly like 15 lines altogether. I am a beginner. I am wondering if this is worth accepting or if I should keep looking around for other shows that might give me something more substantial to work with. All of my friends got leads as well, so it is even harder as they now think less of me I believe.
Recommended school program? by Nimaon • last post Dec 11th
Hi,pursuing actor here, have done a few local 3 month programs with different local teachers and have been thinking of taking it to the next level and I’ve been thinking of moving to the states/London (probably states) in order to enroll in a larger program to deepen my skills and improve everything I know (and also to work in English) so a little bit about me I’m 22 and as I said I’ve done a few local courses I’ve been to some auditions and have worked with a few local directors I can say I’m into both film and theatre but I’m leaning towards programs that works on films. I’m aware most big programs are probably 3-4 years so I could recommendations on where spending my time will be most efficient List of school names I’ve been getting recommendations on are Stella Adler Lee Strasberg RADA Julliard Tisch If any of you know and could tell me a bit about the pros and the cons in these schools and obviously can list more names that will be super appreciated! Also I’m gonna be an international student if that’s something I need to mention. Appreciate all the help thanks! :) If any need further information I haven’t listed just let me know
Is there such thing as a good starter commercial agent ? by GoldenActress777 • last post Dec 11th
Hi I would love to find auditions for commercials and more print work. I’ve been self submitting on backstage and casting networks & actors access but I have no luck sometimes but wonder if having an agent would help. I am sag eligible so I feel like that would help but how do I go about submitting? And I’m based in nyc but should I look outside of the city as well. Besides a good headshot and what would a good resume look like? Thanks again
how should this project be listed on a resume? by DevilCat96 • last post Dec 11th
I got this gig on Backstage. I'm a newbie actor seeking any experience. But I don't know how would I categorize this project on my resume. It's not a movie or a play. It's a video of a monologue. How would you categorize it? ​ [https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-kardashian-komplex-2544847/jordan-skopp-4516527/](https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-kardashian-komplex-2544847/jordan-skopp-4516527/)
Advice for getting started in the industry? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Dec 10th
What can recent college graduates do to get into the industry as a working actor besides going to grad school? Any advice?
Where can I get auditioned in Europe? by nnotte • last post Dec 10th
I live in Italy and Germany at the moment and all the websites I stumble by like backstage, actor access, casting frontier are all for US locations which is pretty damn far away. Does anyone know a website like these for Europe? Thanks.
Could a VA also be a consistent YouTuber? by Completionist_Gamer • last post Dec 10th
I'm now considering being a voice actor, could I also be a YouTuber as a secondary hobby?
How do you find your commercials? by lemonstrangers • last post Dec 10th
I'm a working actor in DFW. Been in a handful of commercials this year but have ever only seen one (and only cause it got recorded for me by a family member). I met a friend on set who said she got all her footage that she shares on her socials through certain websites. I tried it but couldn't seem to find anything. How do you guys get your footage?
Resources for Theater Business by LifeOnstage • last post Dec 10th
Does anyone have good resources for understanding the theater business as an actor? I just finished Peter Skagan's "Screen Acting Trade Secrets" and found it incredibly insightful into the film and TV industry and how to best market yourself as an actor in that side of performance. Anyone know of anything similar for commercial theater, like Broadway or WestEnd? To be clear, I'm not looking for acting technique guides as much as marketing and general business resources. I found the book list pretty scant lol.
Tips on how to study films and the actors' performances by Sufficient_Aside_167 • last post Dec 10th
I think as actors, being well versed in the the processes behind every film and performance is very important and something I am trying to learn more about. Is there anyone in here that do "case studies" with their favourite films to help them learn and if so what do you look for because I want to start watching films as an actor rather than just an audience member, if that made any sense. ​
New to Karmalicity by Lisa Varga • last post Dec 10th
Hi there. I'm new at Karmalicity. I'm not really sure how it works yet. I need some tips or direction. I got my star meter up 2 weeks ago and then it plummeted over 20,000 points the following week. What am I doing wrong? Any advice or insight would be helpful to get my star meter up. I have a film that I am co-producing/acting/writing in and our team will be sending the package out to potential investors next week so I want the numbers to look appealing to the investors. I'm just not sure how this all works. And can someone please explain the point balance to me? Thanks. Hope you all are having great success.