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How to deal with/manage actors as a director in situation like this? by VinniPereira • last post Nov 3rd
There was this short I wrote, and set out to produce and direct. I found a DP, got the two actors needed, the locations etc… But the lead actor, I was chatting about the script, and then he sends me a “revised” version (he didn’t tell me he wanted/was going to make changes). I disagreed with him, I thought his changes were introducing unnecessary exposition and they changed the story, my story. He then left the project, on the grounds of the character “not being enough self-aware” or something along those lines. I don’t know if I was harsh by just straight up denying any changes, if I could have talked to him to understand better the story, to reach a middle ground… I don’t mind being offered changes that I can see an improvement on my work, but I’d like some more involvement instead of changing scripts without notice… So I come here to ask is what can I do if I face another situation like this, how can I improve as a director to better manage actors? To better manage actors in situations like this?
Organized actors, what time of year is usually the most busy? by Failed2launch • last post Nov 3rd
I mean, you don't have to be organized, you could also answer this based on a feeling. Let's say for reference the past 5 years. What time of year did you receive or get the most auditions and or work of any kind? *If someone knows a public database that has stats for this please comment. (I searched the reddit searchbar to no avail.) [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/yla3zt)
Does anyone else feel like it's impossible to make it as an actor if your not born into wealth or a product of nepotism? by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Nov 3rd
I recently saw a Buzzfeed article about actors you might not realize were nepotism hires. These actors may not be huge names but they are the children of some of the biggest actors in the world or the children of industry big timers. Even the smallest costar/guest star roles are given to nepotism actors. There was also another article about actors who may not be direct products of nepotism but were born incredibly wealthy and some go through great lengths to hide their fortunate backgrounds. This allowed them to be incredibly well connected, afford prestigious drama schools, live in LA or NYC without having to work a survival job etc. *\*There have been dozens of articles relating to these issues online.* When researching top actors and rosters of clients for top agencies/managers, nearly everyone is a product of nepotism. Do you feel like its possible to "**make it**" as a actor who has no industry connections and not born into wealth? **\*By "make it" I mean survive as acting being the only source of income.**
I'm a lead in a TV film - sneakily asked to lose weight 4 days before shoot begins. don't know how to feel by throwaway4reddit777 • last post Nov 3rd
Hello everyone! TW: weight / weight loss. Throwaway account because I'm a bit paranoid. I've been cast a few weeks ago as the female lead in a TV film - not an English speaking production but European. I'm very used to working on UK based projects (UK, US or European prods) and have more than a decade of professional acting experience. I'm thrilled and excited, this is my biggest role so far and the script is well written and progressive in many ways. However, I've just received a message from the higher ups (I don't know who exactly) stating that they want me to lose weight. The character is described a few times as muscular and slim. I have trained and lifted for years, I'm pretty sporty, but I've put on a bit of weight during the pandemic... I'm in the process of losing it and I'm very comfortable with my non size 0, pretty muscular body, that would be described more as a Beyonce than a Kate Moss....... I've always felt very comfortable in my body whatever the size and have never been made to feel bad about it on any film, TV or theatre production before (mostly UK and US based) Also, I've auditioned less three weeks ago and haven't changed much since meeting everyone, and didn't hide anything! Now we start shooting in less than a week and there are two scenes where I'm supposed to be in my underwear/ swimsuit, so we did the costume fittings and I'm guessing they didn't like the look of my thighs / butt ... I don't know... I've told my agent if production feels the need to, please use a body double, I don't care. My agent thinks the whole weight thing is a ridiculous point to bring up at such short notice and also a completely dated. I just... Don't know what to do. It has shaken me a bit, we haven't even started filming and I feel ... Unbalanced and unwanted and.... Little.... Not the best place to start working on a new project. I guess what I'm asking is, what would you do? What should I do to calm myself down and not let myself be affected by this? Part of me almost wants to say: eff' it, if you want a catwalk like actress, why don't you hire one now, you've got another 3 days, I'm out! But... I know I won't and I don't know how to contain this and not just put on a brave face and suffer in silence while doing my best to give a good performance, knowing someone(s) think I'm not "good enough" for this role somehow. I think if I were in the UK I would probably be contacting the Union, but I'm not under their 'jurisdiction' and don't think there's anything similar here... Argh. I feel a bit distressed... Well that was a novel...
help by theactorwithnoagent • last post Nov 3rd
hi reddit, I'm a 19 year old actor with no agent and I just want to rant for a minute and get some advice. I’ve been in love with acting ever since I was 9 and I realized I wanted to do it as a career 5 years ago. I feel like I’m getting so close to making it a career, I feel like the universe is giving me all the right signs. I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, here are a few examples. 2 years ago I saw an ad on instagram for an acting studio and I took a coaching session with him. Super great guy, he told me I should take classes through his studio so I can join in the showcase he puts on at the end of summer. I saved up some money for about a year and decided to do it. I felt myself improve so much in the 5 months I was with his studio. When it came time for the showcase, I was given the scene that I had originally worked on in the private coaching session which I thought was a sign from the universe that I was going to do well at the showcase because this is where it all started. I didn’t hear from any of the agencies that were at the showcase which bummed me out. I’ve stopped going to my classes because of money issues but now the same thing happened again. I decided instead of looking at some agencies in LA, I would try local agencies (I live in NorCal). I was getting really close to submitting myself to these said agencies, but then this happened. I ended up finding an acting studio that's pretty well known in the NorCal area and noticed there was a TV/Film course that teaches me everything. With my old class, I did it over Zoom, with this class, I'll do it in person, and I get the chance to preform new scenes in a sound stage with different camera types. I really want the chance to work on a set, and I feel like this is the next step in the right direction. I've decided to hold off on submitting myself so I can add this class to my resume. I'm really excited for this class, but I still have this feeling in the back of my head, that I'm getting my hopes up and I'm not going to get much further. I get so excited about things like this and I hate to feel disappointed. That’s what the business is though, not every audition goes your way. I don’t know, I just want this so bad and it gets to the point where I’m stressing over it and it’s effecting my sleep. Any advice for any of this? Has anyone gone through the same thing? The future stresses me out, I don’t wanna live with my parents for the rest of my life. I get really stressed out over money only because I’m afraid that I’m not gonna have money and I’m not gonna be able to pay for what I need to pay. Right now only thing I need to worry about is paying for my cell phone, gas, and insurance for my car. But for the future I’m nervous that I’m spending all of this money on acting classes. I just spent $500 on this acting class, which I feel like that could be a good investment because then I’ll have that knowledge when I’m on set, but then I have that thought in the back of my head that I'm spending all of this money for something that's not going to happen. I want future me to be happy. I will say every day that I work at my job, I become less happy with it, I work in retail and I don’t want to work in retail for the rest of my life. Acting is my passion I don’t want to be stuck in retail for the rest of my life and regret the decisions I made. I don’t wanna go to college, school isn’t my thing. I tried to take real estate classes to use as a back up but looking back at it now it feels like a waste of money because I’m not going to finish it, my brain is gonna let me finish those classes because they’re honestly boring. I’m just hoping everything that I’m doing right now it’s gonna pay off in the end. I can’t see what my future is going to be like and that’s the scary thing. Every decision that I think is going to affect me either in a good way or a bad way. I feel like I’m at that point where somebody wants to become an actor and they go through training, get head shots taken, and they get seen by agents and managers in a showcase, they don’t get representation, and they just give up. I really don’t want to be like those other actors that just give up, but it’s so hard to stay motivated when I feel like I’m going nowhere. I just want advice. I can't talk to my parents about this because I feel like they don't get it, and I don't know anyone who has been in the same boat. Reddit... Please help me. \- sincerely, theactorwithnoagent
As an actor, how do you like being ‘directed’? by Theodore_Buckland_ • last post Nov 3rd
What qualities in a director and a set make you feel the most comfortable, confident and bring out your best performances?
How do child actors deal with bullying scenes by Accomplished_Fix2602 • last post Nov 2nd
When child actors do movie scenes in which they are getting bullied by other students or being laughed by other students or the class do they really feel that they are getting bullied and annoyed or do they feel like it's just normal acting because I feel sorry for these child actors if they feel they are getting bullied
How to use a stage name? by sleepylittleducky • last post Nov 2nd
I would like to make sure to use a stage name from the get-go so I can avoid confusion. There is an online submission that I plan on submitting to, but I don’t want to end up stuck with my legal name. What do I write on the submission email? “Thank you, *stage name*” ? When I set up my Actors Access and IMDb pro, do I just use my stage name? Is there any sort of legal process I need to go through to be able to work under a different name? Or can I just make an email with that name, sign up for things under than name, make social media under that name, and that’s enough?
Just for fun by Character_14 • last post Nov 2nd
Which name would catch your attention if it was an actors name? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/yknw0z)
Are there any actors here who also serve in the military? How do you balance it? by Miserable-Shirt396 • last post Nov 2nd
Thought it best to ask the internet about this one. I've been out of college for a few years and have picked up some professional acting credits here and there. (Regional contracts, day-player roles; Nothing too crazy) Lately, I've been working part-time as a bartender and freelancing to pay the bills. Thankful for the job, but can't help but wonder if there's more I could be doing. I'm passionate about advancing my acting career, but have always felt the call to serve in the military. The more research I do, it seems like a career with the National Guard or Reserves (once you get through BT) gives you the flexibility and time to pursue a civilian career. I'm wondering if there's anyone here who's had experience balancing the two. Have you found casting directors had been willing to work w you because of your service or have you ever lost a job due to time constraints?
A woman hires an actor to re-enact the last fight she had with her crush. by Hollyamber99 • last post Nov 2nd
Any Agents Lurking Here? by correctstatement2022 • last post Nov 2nd
Agent friends!! I/we want to hear from you! Do you feel like it's been slow lately as well? How has the industry been treating you lately, and where do you feel like work has been exciting or dull? Any pet peeves you want to air out, or any dream films or shows that you'd love to get a client on??? I'm always so intrigued about things on your end (I'm an actress), and I'd love to hear a little about your life these days :) whatever you'd like to say. LAY IT OUT ON THE TABLE BABY!
How to get theatre auditions when you primarily read for tv/film? by fuckingabundance • last post Nov 1st
I mostly read for co-stars, occasionally when god graces me with her love, something bigger, but theatre has always been a huge brick wall, which to me, feels backwards, like i've always heard theater is the pathway to film/tv. certainly not for me! anyway, i realize my reps are just more tv/film focused, but i finally started getting tapes for Telsey & Company, for example. The very first tape with them, a pretty decent sized co-star for a tv show in NYC, a few months ago, I was pinned for, and i just got my 2nd tape from them today for a co-star on a big show interacting directly with the lead, a big time star. but what i REALLY want is to get theatre auditions from them. I've almost written off theatre completely, becuase for whatever reason it's just been so inaccessible to me. i wait tables, work nights & weekends, and unpaid theater, the stepping stone to paid theatre, i just can't do. But my god, i'd LOVE to get into a show, be around other actors, get to be in character for a longer period of time, and actually make money from acting for a change instead of having to rely on work that makes me fantasize about escaping this planet. i could cry just thinking about it. ... should i put in my submission notes..."Hey, please consider me for theatre stuff too!" in all seriousness though, how can I go about this?
As a minority performer, I really want to see the end of certain 'positive discrimination' by Crowdfunder101 • last post Nov 1st
The thing that prompted me to write this is a Tweet from Kit Connor, lead actor on Heartstopper TV show, who was forced to 'come out' via social media due to pressure from supposed fans who accused him of queer baiting... simply for playing a bi character in a TV show, and then being seen holding hands with a girl in public. As someone that is in a minority group, personally I hate feeling like I'm being given a free pass simply for who I am, and not that I'm necessarily the best actor for the job. As someone that occasionally produces film and theatre shows, I also want to find the best actor... which is someone that can empathise. Straight people can empathise with queer people. Vice versa. I think it's a great way to create even stronger allies, and break down barriers. It will also stop this awkward thing happening as above. And also remove barriers for entry for people who *aren't* yet openly out but should have every right to play the role without fear of it meaning it has to lead to any public disclosure. I like to think I'm open-minded! So welcome your thoughts on this topic, which I know can (rightly) be a delicate one.
Tips for an audition in English for someone who has another mother tongue by BMJank • last post Nov 1st
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I have a very good friend that wants to be an actor. He has studied acting here and even acted in some plays and a soap opera. But now he's auditioning for the Art of Acting Studio in LA and has to send some videos to them, and is kind of nervous because he says he focuses so much on not messing up the words (because they're not his first language) that he forgets to focus on the feeling of the things he has to say. Seeing as I'm not an actor and I don't know what the people responsible for judging auditions look for the most in these situations, I kinda googled some stuff and found this subrredit and thought it would be helpful to ask for advice here from people that have more experience. So, you guys think it's more important that he gets the words right, or that he should focus on the feelings of the scene and not care so much if messes up a couple of words? Anyway, thanks in advance
How to do kissing sounds? by DevilBirb • last post Nov 1st
I am mainly an audio engineer so voice acting isn't really my specialty so I apologize for what might seem like a simple question. I'm working on something that has a lot of kissing and smooch sounds in the script that needs to be replaced due to the actor not being able to do them. I was asked if I could replace them myself but every time I try it sounds dry and fake. Is there any sort of technique I could try to make it sound a bit more believable? Unfortunately I do not have a library of kissing sounds or I'd use that instead.
Advice for dad of an 8yo actress? by shawnhopman • last post Nov 1st
My daughter started acting during the pandemic. She booked a role in a 3 month run of a musical at a 900-person theater on her first audition. She just shot a holiday (union) commercial for a major car brand and today booked another (non-union) commercial for another national company. My wife and I are new to all of this and are trying to do right by our daughter. She claims this is what she wants to do with her life. Any advice on helping her continue to progress but not exploit her? We want to allow her to stay a child but continue on with performing. Thanks for any advice. It’s greatly appreciated.
Finding the right market for ultra-specific voice acting talents by atomicnone • last post Oct 31st
Hello there! I'm an actor investigating the voiceover industry and I'm having a problem I didn't anticipate. I've looked over all the major services - Fiverr, Upwork, Voice.com, etc - and I'm yet to find something that would seem to work well with what I do. I can do a lot of very specific voices and impressions - an old lady smoker, a Victorian child, a femme twink, a david lynch impression, russian and french accents, and so forth. It seems most voiceover marketplaces are just full with people doing normal corporate speaking voices for ad content, etc. Sometimes in their profiles they'll demonstrate that they can do accents, but I'm fantasizing about a marketplace where I can post demos featuring every character I can do, and then people can find me by searching categories/keywords like "old lady smoker" or "sleepy bear" or something. Does a character-based marketplace like this exist? Thank you all! Happy Halloween!