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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.
Resources & organizations for actors / filmmakers in NYC? by Peace-and-Love-5000 • last post Dec 10th
I've been in the city for a few years now and I'm trying to take my game to the next level both craft wise & networking wise. I'm wondering what other good resources you guys use in the city that I might not be aware of? I'm aware of and a member of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to take advantage of their workshops, The Actor's Fund, the quiet library on the 3rd floor by Lincoln Center, etc. but what else exists that I might be able to take advantage of that I'm not currently? Actors Connection apparently doesn't do their "Free at 3pm" workshops anymore, Actors Launch Pad used to be $40 a month and is no longer around, are there anymore good deals like that to be found? (i'm not really a workshop person, but I will do them on occasion if they are free or super low cost) Are there any good organizations for filmmakers as well? Theatre groups that are some-what easy to join? From my research, all of them seem to be really convoluted on how to actually join, or you just have to hope to be cast a bunch of times before thats even an option. Reputable writers groups? My friend in LA does Deadline Junkies, which is just such a phenomenal resources for writers & actors, I've done a few zoom ones but it's west coast hours, I WISH they had a chapter in NYC! (maybe I could start one actually...)
Starting acting at 16 by Frosty_Prompt8632 • last post Dec 10th
Do you guys starting out acting at 16 is too late? I just turned 16 and I don’t really know how to start off and when you look at successful actors majority of them started at a very young age in theatre and musicals to get experience young. It feels hard to start off. What should my first step be as a 16 year old? I took acting classes 2 years ago and I’ve been in quior and a couple of school musicals.
As a new actor who is now SAG eligible because of Background work is it worth joining now or should I wait for a job that I would be a must join? by GoldenActress777 • last post Dec 10th
Hi hopefully the title made sense lol, let me tell you a little bit about my journey bc I’m lost again. So I started my actor journey professionally last year ish with doing background work on major film sets and my goal before was to rush through and collect the 3 waviers so I can join sag because everyone on set was telling me the pay is better & id be in the union with better benefits but as a I slow down and think about the goals I have I want to be a professional working actor. I would love to work on commercials and films. My fear now is that I know when your sag you can’t work on nonunion student films ( I don’t have a full reel yet) so I’m wondering is that even necessary. Because I don’t want to be professional SAG background actor, I want to try to audition for roles and commercial work. & I know it could get more limiting because some sets only hire like 20 SAG workers a set, But it’s being sag with no agent or manager beneficial? I’m so confused
Juilliard Extension by poehlerandparks19 • last post Dec 9th
Hey! Just wanted to see if anyone had experience with Juilliard’s extension courses, particularly scene study? Was there a particular methodology they taught? And, they say it is open to brand new beginners to professional actors, so, I was curious if they split the class up in any way? They only offer one section of scene study, so I was curious how that worked, and if anyone had experience with the class. Thank you!
What are my chances of becoming successful? by DemeXaa • last post Dec 9th
How to start acting in my situation? So I live in Europe, I am from a country in which English isn’t the native language. So we naturally have a strange accent, but unlike others I think I know English quite well. I am a 10th grader (sophomore year). Soon I will play a minor role, or so my director told me (don’t have the role yet) and then I might even play a role of younger version of our great respectable king (not to much screen time, probably 10/15 minutes), if everything goes according to plan. This movie will only get national fame, but I guess it does add up to something, so I guess it’s a great place to begin. I have absolutely 0 experience with acting, not even an accidental background shot, but my country has no movie industry, so theaters and art/drama schools are very rare. Plus my parents HATE the idea of me becoming an actor, so even if I found a great school, I wouldn’t get any aid, because I am currently dependent on them. Trust me on this, I want to become an actor, I would do anything for it, but my country won’t allow me that and it will be near impossible to start it directly from L.A. I do generally plan to move to the US. How can I reach success and how can I become a successful actor, do I need talent (I think I lack it) do I need to be able to dance (if it will be necessary I will learn it) do I need to go to some special school/hella lot of money to be auditioned (I can’t right away since I won’t have support, but maybe in later when I have some money) Not trying to brag but I am a hardworking dude, so I know it won’t be easy and I will do literally anything to reach my goals, but how likely is it for me to reach success (I know it will be hard from the start, but how hard are we talking about?)
How does one get a UK agent when based in Europe, but not the UK? by hristomatique • last post Dec 9th
Have any of you Europe-based actors had success getting UK agents? I’ve heard some actors from other European countries have managed to get agents in the UK, and since it’s the center of film and TV in Europe it’s quite beneficial to have one. I was wondering does anyone know is it okay to just approach agencies with a showreel and CV or are they looking for actors particularly based in the UK?
Need your advice actors — should I take the 2 year opportunity to work in UK as an actor or go straight to LA post graduation? by ZTheLittleAlien • last post Dec 9th
I am a postgraduate student in London currently completing a 1 year course in film production. I wanted to study the business of film for future projects and make UK connections. When the programme ends, I am entitled to a 2 year graduate visa in which I can work in the UK without sponsorship. Once this 2 year period ends, I either need to obtain a work visa, a creative temporary visa (if I happen to land a role it’s a 6 month visa for that particular film), or leave the country (yes I could marry someone but not relying on that / in a rush). Therefore I’m looking at 2 options -take the grad visa opportunity, sign with an agency and see what work I can get in London as an actor before returning to LA. Pros: London has a lot of film work going on here and I could land some good gigs. Cons: I’ll be 24 by then, not getting any younger and don’t want to wait an eternity to start my career in LA. If I took the 2 years I’d get to LA at 26/27 yrs old. Or: -go straight back to LA and start working right after graduation. What would you do? Thanks! X
Is it easy to become an actor and is it worth to move to USA from an eastern European country by PIDI1745 • last post Dec 9th
Im 17 and I am from an eastern european country where movies nowdays are not taken very serious,I like acting a lot and i don t wanna sound narcisistic but people told me I d make a good actor,altough I have never in my life played in a theatre.I just can t think of another thing that would earn me money and like it for myself so i said that i will be going to an acting university in my own country and after I finish it I will move to the U.S or Australia because there are more movie oportunities.But i do not know if this is a good idea like what state should I go in,what do I do until i get picked for a movie altough my parents will send me money i still wana make my own Now i don t necessarily want to be the main actor in a movie or tv series(even though i d like to) but I d like to know if i could make a well paid career by being even a background or side character or simply if I can win nice money from this acting stuff so I would really appreaciate your advice.