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A24 Pilot Role of Jayden by Most_Amphibian6967 • last post Dec 7th
Not sure if people remember the A24 open call from a while back. The role of Jayden in the open call was looking for East Asians specifically. Today they released the cast and an actress called Annie Marie Elliot was cast as Jayden. She’s gorgeous and I’m sure a wonderful actress but ngl she looks vaguely Asian but straight up white in some photos…….feels like a disingenuous attempt at diversity and representation. Sorry for the rant. Just wanted to see if I’m insane for feeling this way?
GF isn't supportive of my passion to be actor by desi_aladdin • last post Dec 7th
Hey everyone. I've been dating my gf of nearly 2 years and we're extremely serious. We've discussed about the future: marriage, kids, and our passions and ambitions for life. She has much much more on her list and I'm still extremely supportive of them all, but when it comes to my deep passion of becoming an Indian actor, she's not very much so :( We both love and care for one another very deeply and connect on a level that we haven't with anyone else we've come across. We're the same age, but she's currently in grad school and I'm a little behind due to taking a few gap years but am planning to attend grad school as well. Her main issue is: a) she really misses me a lot on a daily basis and will do so if I'm away for work (we've been long distance since the start), and b) she believes our kids in the future will need me around at all times. My main responsibility as a man is to provide for my family, so I know deep in my heart that I will not even pursue acting unless I've comfortably provided for the family with a substantial amount of savings, and I've ran this very fact through with her. She's still not very thrilled with the idea. I want to make a name for not just myself, but for our family as well. I've asked her how traveling for acting would be different than traveling for work if I was a contractor. Unfortunately she called acting just a "passion" and doesn't consider it as work. She thinks I'm being selfish :( My family will always be my number one priority, but I also want to do something I can look back on 50 years from now and be extremely proud of and die without any regrets. I love her so much, but I can't help feeling stuck. Could anyone advise me on how to talk this out with her? Thank you so much.
is it worth attempting a carrer as an actor in 2023? by C0untingNightmares • last post Dec 7th
I feel like it's a career path that has a very high failure rate. I think it is more about you knowing the right people and building a "network" than being actually good at acting. Being able to make a living from acting can take years and years of carrier building and still be risky. I have seen many actors from my childhood now ending up doing no movies, some even having very successful TV shows and yet, they are kind of out of the business. I think acting is one of the few career paths where some luck is a must, in order to be successful. ​ I want to be an actor but there are so many insecurities for me.
Pilot Season Without an Agent: My Worst Fear by Revolutionary-Leg659 • last post Dec 7th
**tl;dr I'm not sure I'll be able to get an agent in time for pilot season and need to figure out what to do if I don't - are there casting sites that take submissions for pilot roles, co-stars and guest-stars from unsigned actors?** Just moved to LA three weeks ago after wanting to be in a bigger market for the last six years (the wait was for a variety of different reasons at different time ranging from savings to other work in the field to relationships to an entire pandemic). I've updated my reel, started working surivial gigs just enough to make my budget, submitted on Backstage and Actor's Access like crazy, signed up to audit some classes, and even landed a couple small projects with film students (not quite what I'm trying to make most of the next year be, but I'm incredibly thankful that I can say I'm getting work of any kind). I took the time to draft and get feedback on a cover letter to send to agencies, and I've submitted to 18 in the last week. Made a spreadsheet today to see what "level" the different agencies and their clients are on to see which ones will be in the middle ground of not so prestigious that they won't even look at me but with enough of an establishment that I'd feel really good about signing with them (solely to prioritize where I send my material first - even with my experience I'm a new arrival to the city itself so I'm taking the reality check to realize I'll be grateful for a boutique agency signing me). I'm confident in the steps I'm taking, but time is of the essence and my biggest adversary here - if I'm understanding correctly, once all the agencies close for the holidays, it's onto pilot season and all their energy will go to submitting the clients they have rather than picking up new ones. I feel like I'm in the middle of a window of opportunity, but that it's closing fast. I'm sure it's going to take some time for them to even get through my submissions (6-8 weeks is the quote I'm seeing - eek), so I want to plan for the worst-case scenario where I don't have representation come January. Making the most of finally moving out here is imperative to me, but I'm still trying to figure out: how do I navigate pilot season without representation? I still need to look into casting sites that aren't Backstage and Actor's Access (LA Casting and CastingNetworks are the ones that I've heard mentioned most), but do any of them allow submissions for guest stars and co-stars for unsigned actors? Even if the answer is no, I'm sure I can use the time to network and bolster my training, but I want to make sure I have every single tool available to me. If anyone has further insight as to navigating this, I'll be super grateful. Hope everyone has a great day!
Should I move forward with this stand-in actress role I've been chosen for? by alyeria11 • last post Dec 7th
Hi! I'm just starting out in my film acting career. My friend sent me a listing for a new movie being directed by an actor I really admire. The qualifications were for the stand-in of the main female actress, and I fit each of the physical requirements. Seeing as I've applied for multiple student films over the past few weeks - and haven't heard anything back - I figured it was good practice just to apply and get my name out there. Well, they emailed me back tonight, and I'm one of the top four choices. The only issue is that it lasts for an entire month, in a few states away from me, and I'd have to pay for my own accommodations. The pay would balance out what I lose at my primary job. Here are what I can think of as pros: \- Industry and set experience; incredible working set knowledge \- Networking and connections \- Resume building Cons: \- Would need to leave my new full time job for an entire month, which I am excelling at \- Would lose a slight bit of money (the pros outweigh this one for me) So, is this worth it? Again, the stand-in would be for the primary actress, and the actor who's directing the film is a big, big name. This would be my first working film job. Thanks so much for any feedback and advice, I really do appreciate it!
Are Closing Credits classes worth it for a beginner VA? Where would be a good place to start? by Maridash4ever • last post Dec 7th
Are Closing Credits classes actually worth it for a beginner voice actress looking to get into acting more? I haven't taken any formal classes for voice acting in the past, and I was wondering if Closing Credits would be a good place to start, or if there are some other classes out there that are more worth my time (and money). I have technically done unpaid voice work in the past, but I still consider myself a beginner because I have only featured my voice in relatively small projects like Gacha voice-acted content and fandubs. I want to branch out more and seek out more roles, and I want to receive some sort of formal training/lessons before I do so.
I’m miserable and jaded, what can I do? by Aggressive_Cattle_69 • last post Dec 6th
Currently sitting listening to my roomies guest talking about his new manager meeting, all the folks talking to him and his bookings while I sit in my crappy catering outfit, freshly dropped by my rep with no auditions in months. I’m tired, miserable, jaded, and losing hope of achieving anything with my career bc I can’t get any response from anyone; agents, managers, showcases, auditions or mutual actors. I hate my face, my body, my ginger hair and my overall queerness bc I feel like it’s turning folks off to me and keeping me from work. Idk what to do at this point, how to change this, I don’t want to quit but I’m so burnt out on my life… what can I do?
Monologues for queer actors? by TempestOfMine • last post Dec 6th
Hello artists! I am looking to build out my resources for queer students. Any plays or monologues you would recommend? Any and all help appreciated!
Why don’t places such as Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Netflix or Disney compensate their voice actors as much as Fox does? by sgavary • last post Dec 6th
Fox pays voice actors for it’s shows so well that some of them don’t need to rely on other shows anymore, like Milhouse’s voice actress stopped voice acting for anything else besides the Simpsons after her pay raise (with a few exceptions), even Mika Kunis gets paid 175k-200k per episode of Family Guy and she only voices Meg (And a background or cutaway character here and there), so that begs the question, why don’t other companies pay their voice actors this much? Like I heard Tony Sampson (voice of Eddy from Ed Edd n Eddy) went to work on an oil rig since the agency or something wouldn’t give him a raise.
How do join casting through social media? by JellyfishField88 • last post Dec 6th
Ive seen people talk about recieving casting calls through instagram & facebook but never understood how. All ive been using for 3 years was backstage and im about to join Actors Access, how can i join more casting calls as a small actor with a decent amount of experience? Im trying to grow.
Looking for four voice actors for an animation! $30 to $50 depending on the character by iknowobamasfirstname • last post Dec 6th
Hey all, I am looking for four voice actors for an animation I am making. It's a story based one that focuses on fight sequences, but the dialogue will also play a crucial role. The characters range from late 20s to early 40s, and my rates go from $30 to $50 USD for a whole character, depending on which one you pick. I can do either PayPal or Venmo, and payment will come to you very shortly after I approve the final lines. There is a lot more information within the Google doc below and the Casting Call Club link put in it. My contact info is in there too if you would like to ask me something. Looking forward to working with you! [Link to the document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zFia6ZiHPfqMrOUZM57RzSsNyASTfc417Zb6kMAieWA/edit?usp=sharing)
Looking for an angry middle-aged female voice actress by cajen8 • last post Dec 6th
I am looking for a middle-aged voice actress. The character is Nadine, co-owner of a fish pet shop who runs it with her husband. She supports the sale of it as it’s only lost money for years. However, she cannot be there for the actual signing because she is at her father’s funeral. She left Jeff in charge of the sale and now he’s panicking and claiming he doesn’t want to sell. Therefore she is very angry during both calls. It's live-action but, again, all over the phone. The first call is loud angry and the second one is furious but in a church so she's whisper-screaming. Already shot so I can send the rough scenes for timing as well as the script. $30 for 250 words
I wanna start acting but I don't know what to work on first.. by MasukuSan81 • last post Dec 6th
i don't know what to start learing about in acting. When Im training to become an actor, what's the first thing i should learn about?
Would act for free by Glittering_Wind_4707 • last post Dec 6th
Okay so i am 26 old male from croatia...i always wanted to act in english speaking films sooo if there is anyone out there that needs an actor in a minor or main role please let me know! I have good "mug shoots" that i can send :) (post might sound stupid but i really want to become an actor and its hard here in croatia even indies look for allready enstablished actors)
If you wanted to become an Actor, what type of genre would you aim to act in? by SadAssociate4296 • last post Dec 6th
I personally would want to aim mostly for Horror and Action.
Someone I know wants to pursue acting as a hobby/part time thing in MA. Where and how can they apply? by Hungry-Video-5094 • last post Dec 6th
Hi. I am just an ignorant person here who knows nothing about acting careers and related matters, and the help of anyone here would be appreciated. This person doesn't want to be famous or any of that sort. They only want to know how they can be a part time actor for fun and as a side job (regardless of the income) in any type of domains (local theaters, parody-acting, movies etc...). Like one does, I went on google first. All I get is a long list of ads and websites that want you to pay them to learn acting skills and all the other acting stuff. Also, apparently LinkedIn doesn't post acting jobs haha
Acting for taller people by Least_Bowler5594 • last post Dec 6th
I know this might be a dumb question lol but is their opportunity for tall actors it’s just been an insecurity of mine im 6’3 and I feel like there aren’t many roles for me since I’m so tall. Also a fairly new actor so just curious ! Would appreciate any feedback
Feeling lost after some wins… any advice? by lurkingaround3312 • last post Dec 6th
Throwaway for obvious reasons. Hey r/acting- I’ve felt a bit stuck in my career lately and I don’t really know who to go to for help/if there’s anything I can do. I’m stuck in this liminal space- I have great reps, several great network guest star credits, supporting roles on indie and major films, and I audition with regular frequency. I know I’m lucky- and I know a lot of people would kill to be where I’m at, in this stage of my career. But- I’ve hit a wall. The past year has been a bunch of lateral moves and not a lot of vertical growth. I was really hoping to book a recurring guest or a series this year- and I tested for a series regular at one point- but nothing has come of it. It’s been a lot of almosts, a lot of being the 2nd or 3rd choice, a lot of pins, producers sessions, but nothing that would give me that break. My reps are happy with my tapes- and I’m doing what I can. I go to class, take specific courses that may help with my weak spots, and am constantly trying to improve. But it seems like no matter what I do, the roles I tape for go to already established actors, actors who have prior connections with the team, or nepo babies (don’t even get me started on the last one). Everyone I speak to says I’m at a stage where it’s simply just a matter of time before something falls through- waiting for the right part to come along- but it doesn’t feel that way right now. It all feels very hopeless. Anyway, was wondering if you had any advice- maybe things I can do to stop myself from going stir crazy, perhaps ideas on how to network etc. If you’re stuck in a similar place let’s chat!
Recommended school program? by Nimaon • last post Dec 6th
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
Atlanta help!! by RightAct • last post Dec 6th
I’m strongly considering moving to Atlanta to further my career and would love to know other Atlanta actors experiences! I have an upcoming meeting with a pretty good atl agent but I’m worried about limiting myself to smaller roles like only day player and co-stars when production will usually fly in leads and large recurring roles from LA and NYC. Is that still true or is that changing? Also looking for any other Atlanta tips like casting directors to pay attention to and showcases to attend or ways to get on CD’s radar/ways to meet them? Thank you!!