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Agent Message Advice? by Professional-Stock-6 • last post Nov 16th
Hey, I need to talk to my agent, but I don't know how to much say and what to withhold. Here's the situation: My mom pays for my union membership, headshots, acting classes/private coaching, self-tape equipment, etc. She even let me be in L.A. by myself at 16. I was so appreciative (and still try to be appreciative) of this level of support since of course there are never guarantees it will pay off. The downside is, my mom believes she is still allowed to control my image, aka how I present myself to the world and the kinds of projects I play in, and that's become a hefty issue because I'm a trans man and ready to come out as such. I'm 20 years old. I know I can't exactly handle the full financial coverage this career requires, but I'm losing my passion for the craft because I hate watching myself in takes, I hate the roles I'm trying out for, I hate the *actress* casting sees when they see me. I'm ready to take action, even without my parent's backing (and trust me, my mom is absolutely unsupportive of me being in the LGBTQ+ community). For me, taking action means bowing out for a bit. Bringing my true self to the forefront will take some time. For instance, I have an appointment for GAHT in December, but who's to say that's when I will be able to start T? There are many unknowns for me right now and I don't want to let down my agent by not trying my hardest for what she's submitting me for in the meantime. What can I tell my agent? I don't know if this will be unacceptable, but I want to ask for a 3 month hiatus, starting in 2023 (or maybe December depending on if agent thinks auditions may still be happening). After those 3 months, I want to check in with her, let her know how I'm progressing, if I want to quit indefinitely or I've gotten myself situated somehow. My acting teacher said they will probably mark me as an inactive client or informally dropped client during this time. I'm perfectly okay with that, as long as I don't damage the relationship I have with them, which I would definitely be doing if I just said nothing and leapt away to fix my miserable life. Thoughts? Thanks for reading.
Lead role auditions? by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Nov 16th
I recently spoke to a top 50 agency that told me they only submit for guest stars. Is this normal? What agencies submit for lead roles? I thought all top agencies could submit actors for lead roles?
Why there are in movies scenes were the actors weren't actually acting despite it called acting by Odd-Worker-8223 • last post Nov 16th
Why do actors sometimes in some scenes in movies weren't actually acting and the movie scenes were real despite it called acting if so then why they do call filming movies acting
Sundance Film Accepted! by mikero123 • last post Nov 16th
Howdy y’all! So to keep a long story short, I’m an actor with few few credits. Very new to the game. However, I did book my first SAG indie short earlier this year in LA. It was a fantastic experience as I am one of the leads of this short. It was a challenge but a great one at that. Now, this said short just got accepted into Sundance 2023 and it will be premiered there in person and online since it will be a hybrid festival next year. I’d love to know if anyone has a recommendation/advice on whether or not I should be contacting publicists or managers etc. My agent asked if I will be bringing my team to the festival. Team?? What team?? I would hate to lose an opportunity here as this is one of the more bigger things I’ve been lucky to be apart of. But if I don’t have to hire anyone, than I’d rather not.
Voice actors that need their work sounding better. by soulcitymp • last post Nov 16th
Hey voice actors! I’m an audio engineer that has been working with voice actors to help them get their audio books sounding great. I’m just about to wrap on my current project and would love to start up a new one right away. I’ve years of experience in audio books, podcasts, post sound for film and music production. DM me for more info :) Thank you!
NYC Boutique Agencies by Tricky_Machine575 • last post Nov 16th
Hey guys! Having a really hard time finding representation. Could I hear recommendations for some great NYC boutique agencies that people have had good experiences with? I have a B+ Reel, 1 co-star on NBC, average theater work, but great training and a solid instrument. Also, if YOU have an agent, why do you think you stood out to your reps? What are solid ways of ensuring I stand out as a serious, working actor. All the best, THANK YOU K
Is 13 a slow age for actors? by Due-Success2695 • last post Nov 16th
Last year at this time, my daughter tested for a pilot, had lots of tv and film auditions, then after the summer we had one television audition and a few commercial auditions. No auditions from our manager. We haven’t booked anything for a year and a half being signed with them, but gotten lots of callbacks and producer/director callbacks for Disney and Nickelodeon. My daughter is mixed (3/4 Asian and 1/4 white). Our agent said it’s a slow age. Are they giving up on us? Should we get a different agent?
LF actors/actresses that wanna join me and my friend for our found footage films - Chino Hills, CA by KindredJars • last post Nov 16th
This is super casual and we're basically just making short videos in the range of 5 to 10 min and posting them on tiktok. If you're into horror/ found footage that would be a plus since that's what we're filming. Otherwise we're just looking for fun positive people who want to make films with us and act in our videos. Creative input is welcome and we improvise a lot. DM me if interested!!
Is CGTV/DAN talent group legitimate? Or is it another showcase scam? by moonkitchen • last post Nov 16th
Hi guys! I asked about a showcase being legitimate in the beginning of the year on this sub, but I saw an ad for this agency(?) DAN Talent Group happening near me soon. It seems a little different from the other showcase things I’ve seen. The program is run by Adrian R’Mante (suite life of zack and cody) saying he wants to pay it forward and help discover unknowns. It lists successful actors that were involved with this program, actors I knew like Georgie from It, RJ Cyler from the Power Rangers movie, etc. I didn’t see anything like that on the other type of showcases. I put my name in to see what material’s they’d send and the script they sent is the exact same one the scammy showcase used. You think it’s a common practice script in the industry in general? Or is it just the same script these showcases all recycle? Think this is another scam that will lead to them asking you to spend money to be seen by people? And that they’re just bluffing that this is what got those actors started? Just wondering if I should give it a go or not. Any input is appreciated! TLDR: think this is a scam/another showcase that “puts you in front of managers” but actually just takes your money for classes? https://cgtv.la
Not a voice actor but I have trouble enunciating. Any tips to overcome this? by Bogey247 • last post Nov 16th
I love cooking and with lots of free time now, I want to start a channel where I cook. One big problem I have though is if I want to do a voiceover, I have trouble enunciating and sometimes speaking too fast. Are there any tricks that have helped you guys overcome this problem? Thanks.
Best Way of Securing Representation in NYC/LA? by UnqualifiedProphet • last post Nov 15th
I’m an actor who is moving to NYC next month. I have had recurring credits and co-stars on major networks and streaming platforms. I have good training. I have a solid reel. This is all from living in the Southeast. I have been trying to get a bicoastal agent before I move to NYC. Mostly I’ve been cold emailing different agents and getting no response. I’ve tried TalentLink on ActorsAccess and it’s mostly managers that would reach out. Those of which didn’t seem to do much for their clients. Is having a referral the only way to get one of these agents attention? Do you have any other suggestions on how to approach getting a bicoastal or even solid NYC agent?
Montreal Independent Film Festival by Craig Warnock • last post Nov 15th
Just been selected with my new script, "Jimmy Duff and the Modfather"
I live in Arizona, are there any agencies that are reputable here? I see a lot of pay to play scams. by dannyallenxp • last post Nov 15th
I live in Az. Im an actor/writer. I want to book some commercials/television just don't know where to start out here besides driving 8 hours to California.
How much do credits and training matter? by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Nov 15th
I’m a new actor and my agent has been submitting me to a lot of lead/series regular roles for huge shows/movies. While I am excited about how “big” these auditions are, I also feel a bit dismotivated because I am still non-union, I didn’t go to a well-known acting conservatory or college drama program, and I have yet to book a professional SAG credit (I’ve only done unpaid non-union shorts and student films). My agent loves the auditions I’ve been submitting, but apart of me feels like no matter how good my self-tapes are, producers will never trust me to lead an entire show given my lack of credits and “good” training. Thoughts?
Zero luck with Talent Link LA by Fisch1999 • last post Nov 15th
I recently moved to LA and decided to try out Talent Link on Actor's Access. I did the month long submission where it sends your profile our to agents/managers once a week for 4 weeks, and unfortunately I had zero agents reach out. I was kinda surprised because i've had several friends try talent link in LA and they all had multiple agents contact them pretty quickly, and I feel like my resume was on-par with theirs. This is my AA profile if anyone's willing to check it out: [https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/fischerknapp](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/fischerknapp) I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of why I maybe had no luck? I think a potentially reason would be that you can see on my profile that I already have representation in California. I was living in New Mexico before, and my agency out there recently opened an LA office and reps me here theatrically. They are just getting started in this market though so they don't rep me exclusively. What i'm really looking for right now though is commercial representation in LA, but i'm worried that agents see me already repped here and don't want to 'poach' me from someone else's roster. Does anyone know if there's a way to make it clear to agents on Talent Link that I am not repped exclusively in LA, and am not repped at all commercially? Maybe that would help. Thanks for reading either way!
Auditioning for a student film by Old_Literature1008 • last post Nov 15th
Hello, I have recently finished taking some classes at HB Studio and would like to begin auditioning for student films. Most of the student films on Actors Access require a demo reel which I do not have. Would a self taped monologue be okay for now? Can the monologue be from a movie? Thanks
What are some essential reading for professional actors? by glasspeach- • last post Nov 15th
What have been some of the most influential books you’ve read that have been useful or influential in your acting journey? Am keen to get a list of reading list of books to help develop my technique and craft. Any book suggestions ( fiction/ non-fiction) welcome!
What are some daily practices you recommend for actors? by glasspeach- • last post Nov 15th
Between classes, workshops and auditions, what practices have you found essential and useful to developing your craft? Was recommended daily journaling, but was wondering what other exercises are useful in the daily routine of a professional actor.
What is in LA, or maybe even NYC that an actor is to find there? by BansheeSplitter • last post Nov 15th
I hear about all this opportunity in those two portals of entertainment hubs. The competition is fierce, but there is plenty room find something supposedly. What is there that makes the access available to an actor? Thanks. Charlotte,NC