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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?
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.
Montreal Independent Film Festival by Craig Warnock • last post Nov 15th
Just been selected with my new script, "Jimmy Duff and the Modfather"
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
Questions I need answered by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Nov 15th
•As actors, how can/do we measure truthfulness in what we do onstage and on camera? •How often does real, truthful, spontaneous, and unplanned acting occur? Those little tiny moments where you feel magical, invested, and truthful that appear out of nowhere and are gone within seconds, unable to be consciously replicated. Those little instances that actors pursue all the time and hope will come every time they act because those are the moments where acting is really acting. And what do actors do the rest of the time? When those rare moments don't happen? Do they just fake it and it comes off truthful? How can I get to that point? •How can you really, truly be in the moment and believe what is happening onstage/on camera in front of you without losing control and forgetting you're just acting? •As actors, is there a measure to how connected and empathetic we are to our roles on an emotional level? Like, if you can't feel this or know this, you're not connected enough?
If you don’t land any agent representation, high profile theater roles, or any kind of proper film and tv actor status (series regular, or booking guest stars or working on the Indie film level) by the time you graduate drama school, are you f***ked? by Powerful_Network14 • last post Nov 15th
As someone who just started drama school, this has me very curious. I know some people have been acting their whole lives or other come to drama school in the middle of their college careers or just pursue acting right after they studied something else, but I read a post here about Paul Mescal, and recently other rising actors in the states that ended up succeeding in acting by their late 20s or gave themselves a great launchpad to more prominent roles and making a living off of acting by their 30s and eventually 40s, but is this a common trope outside of drama schools? All the actors I admired just ended up getting these astronomical starts outside of drama schools / extremely large BFA programs. With so many damn students, MainStage opportunities, short films, and smaller stage productions, how the hell do you even stand out ? I know these actors - like Mescal, or Taron Egerton, or Victoria Pedrertti from YOU, all went to elite drama schools, but they were getting work from major networks or production houses (and that too leading roles by 25). They obviously worked hard, but is this all right place right time? Acting isn’t a linear ladder, so how would one scale it if they’re just getting started with the whole headshots, short films, Student play grind and only have 2 years? I’ve completed half of one and I’m still a complete nube at acting. I haven’t even been able to touch a professional set, let alone be an extra on it. And I’ve never been taught acting technique so I haven’t been confident enough to go for larger stage shows. This
Actors Access Audition Request Question by Dapper-Mango • last post Nov 15th
Hi all - last Thursday I received an audition request for a a very specific guest star role for a prime time tv show (I speak a specific language fluently and can do an American accent of it). I remember seeing the breakdown for it but I do not remember if I applied for it or not, and when I went to my submissions tab I did not see it on my submissions at all, in fact the entire breakdown doesn't exist on the posted breakdowns at all now and when I received the request. So, how did this happen? I've never had dealt with this. It is a legit office and I've known of this CD for many years. Did I never submit and they just found me on AA and asked me to audition? Did they delete the breakdown and therefore that's why I don't see it in my submissions? I'm truly curious. I did submit the audition this weekend, though. Also, the deadline for the audition was this afternoon, how fast does someone hear back regarding a Guest Star role for a major tv show? Thank you!
Can I go from YouTube to Hollywood ? by fartLessSmell • last post Nov 15th
I had a rough childhood. I was bullied and abused, but I still internalized these feelings. never reacted to any of it. But part of my coping mechanism was to talk with girls. I have always been a performative guy who would remember to say funny things in front of girls and make them laugh. I also seek attention from others. might be because of my own insecurities. But I am also an introvert, so it's not like I make friends and am friendly with everybody. So, I thought this would be the best way to level up from my shabby childhood. Part of my childhood was rough because I had a big mouth. I always had a passion for movies. When I saw Space Odyssey, I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker.However, I later realized that I mistakenly believed I wanted to be an actor or that I lacked the ability to make films. In my own country, films and art in general are not yet established businesses, so I don't have support from my family. I want to do this in Hollywood. So now I am planning to be a YouTube artist at first. no matter how. Maybe I will start to upload videos of monologues. This might be helpful for my own improvement as well. I also want to take a class, but with a lack of money and no support from family, I might just do free courses online. What is the best course to do? I am also planning to read books and plays. I know that is not enough. But I am planning to do this without talking with my family. I am planning to do this only with free online classes, books, and plays. Do you think this is possible? Is this the right path to go to Hollywood? Is there another best way to become an artist? ​ Edit: I also have tendency to day dream a lot. Is this advantage or disadvantage? What about meditation? Is it good to focus on nothing or let whatever thoughts come in mind flow?
Headshot Disaster no.3 - Are You Face Acting in Your Headshot? by Headshots-in-London • last post Nov 15th
I want to talk about the phenomena o*f ‘face acting’*. This is a term I came up with to describe the way some actors present themselves during their headshot session. [Awesome acting headshots](https://preview.redd.it/bhczqu7eu40a1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ba1a52f34b2e5cd5dc7dfc4cc651315ca01d931) It’s incredibly important to have a selection of headshots that suit your castability – whether that is as the cute girl next door or as a tough courtroom battler – it’s better to have a headshot that looks like you ‘in character’. To be ‘in character’ you need to invest emotionally and ‘be the part’ however, there are many times when an actor is in front of the headshot photographer that they won’t or can’t do this. They’ll act with their face to give a facial expression instead of looking inside themselves to engage with the character and express emotional content. The eyes are by far and away the most important part of your headshot, they must connect with the viewer, they must contain personality or emotion and they must be focused in the correct place. Casting directors are used to looking at hundreds of headshots a week and have an expert eye for spotting a good headshot, and an equally good eye for skimming over headshots that don’t do the business – that is to grab their attention and say ’wow look at me', As professional actor's headshot photographers, we must recognise ‘face acting’ and coach our clients into engaging and expressing real emotion and real feelings if we are to help them stand out and catch the casting director's eye. We can do this by engaging with our clients better, by giving them specific directions and by suggesting scenarios and everyday instances where they can draw on the emotions we all experience. The job of a top headshot photographer is not simply to take a technically perfect headshot but it is to coax, cajole, encourage and show the actors how to take their headshot to the next level and stand out from the crowd, to get them NOTICED! If we can’t or aren’t prepared to do this I believe as professional actors headshot photographers we aren’t doing our job correctly. This isn’t always the easiest skill to master as we’re photographers, not acting coaches. But to give our clients the best possible chance of succeeding we should be able to deliver this service as a given.
Do you guys believe after Stranger Things airs, that the actors will still be on top of Hollywood or take a different route from the downsides of fame? by Wespo_Lopez2 • last post Nov 14th
EG - Millie bobby brown, Sadie Sink, Gaten
A few things I learned from : Robert J Sciglimpagila Voice Over Legal by Failed2launch • last post Nov 14th
https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Over-LEGAL-Robert-Sciglimpaglia-ebook/dp/B00998J7JO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=DMD4OHKIDVAQ&keywords=voice+over+legal+by+robert+j+sciglimpaglia+jr&qid=1664232593&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=voice+over+legal%2Caps%2C667&sr=8-1 DISCLAIMER: I'm not him, nor do I get any money for linking this ebook. I am just a voice actor. Also, it was made in 2012. Which is important, because this was made during the merger of SAG-AFTRA. So, some information may be irrelevant, BUT some things are the same and it being 2022, it is great to see what has become not just common sense, but wisdom. This will be a long post. I have tried my best to sum up 9 chapters of the book about what are the most important things I have learned. In the book, he always has real life examples of voice actors he had to represent in cases as well as Commonly asked Question and Answer sections per chapter, usually. From Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 VOICE ACTING IS A BUSINESS Make sure you know that. You can get sued. GET an ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY. GET A TAX ADVISOR. Have these professional help you decide if you should be an S-corp, LLC or something else. Every situation is different for everyone. From Chapter 3 Celebrity impersonations, YOU CAN BE SUED And many more things you can be sued for if you do a commercial and the product doesn't work or someone DIES (Like medicine commercials) Again, he stresses that voice acting is a business and need insurance and to protect yourself TRADEMARKS, LIBEL, DEFAMATION From Chapter 4 All about CONTRACTS gets very specific about setting rules and time frames for delivery for clients, what happens if you get sued and breach of contract and making sure you get paid Also WORK FOR HIRE, Time is of the essence vs. REASONABLE TIMEFRAME AND what I consider the most interesting question that finally gets answered: WHAT IF I LIVE IN ONE STATE AND CLIENT LIVES IN ANOTHER AND I GET SUED HELD HARMLESS CLAUSE CANCELLATIONS RETAKES AND REDOS ARBITRATION JURISDICTION Chapter 5 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT HOW TO COPYRIGHT YOUR VOICE FAIR USE Chapter 6 Whats the difference between a Manager and an Agent Also the talent managers association, as well as union and non union agents ALSO READ THE CONTRACT BEFORE YOU SIGN YOUR AGENT, GET AN ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY Make sure you get paid for your work, on time. It should have: "1) rate of compensation, 2) length of term, 3) payment of costs, 4) termination right by talent, 5) agent’s right to continue to receive compensation from artist after termination of the agreement." DON'T GET SHELVED! It's real! The author talks about some agents will hire you just to make sure you don't compete with the other talent on the roster. They won't send you out for auditions or work. CHAPTER 7 Unions, RIGHT TO WORK, FI-CORE This is something I really wanted to know, in fact, I made a reddit post about this and nobody had an answer (https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/u6ol9y/can_you_do_nonunion_work_once_your_union/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Anyway, this is a touchy topic, but from what I understood is that if you live in a Right-to-Work state, and you are Fi-Core, you can work union jobs and non-union jobs without discrimination. Here's a list of these states as of November 2022. (https://www.google.com/search?q=right+to+work+states&oq=righ&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i65j69i57j69i60l2j46i433i512j0i131i433j46i433i512j46i131i199i433i465i512j0i512.1362j0j4&client=ms-android-google&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8) Chapter 8 BUSINESS INSURANCE Do you need it? only if family and friends are in your house, near your booth. But if you are a hermit you should be fine. Author recommends state by state research and ask an attorney for this. Chapter 9 TAXES And yes to finish off, he goes into detail about how you can write off your purchases of microphones and a booth and for travel like flying to Los Angeles for an audition and hotel stays. I highly recommend looking at that chapter. He recommends checking with your tax attorney before doing all of these write offs though. And finally, he has a sample voice actor contract that you can use freely if you are just getting started. He still recommendeds you have an entertainment attorney look at it. AND THAT'S ALL FOLKS. I hope this post gives a glimpse of what you can learn in the book, and I hope the author doesn't get mad at me for sharing too many secrets.