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Background actors must not approach principal actors by Yoghurt-Kitchen • last post Nov 17th
This is a general rule of them, but the idea being just be cool on set you know. However I’ve never had a gig specifically list that background actors are not allowed to interact with principal actors…and honestly this rubs me in the wrong way. I’ve worked on many sets where principal actors do in fact talk to extras, especially if they are in the vicinity of them. I appreciate it because it makes us both seem like we’re you know, human beings, and not just worthless people with no meaning. And I get that background actors are not on the same level as a principal actor however you think the rule of thumb would just be, treat everyone with respect. Because statements like you must not interact with leads make them seem like untouchable gods who are better than us in all capacities per the production. I’m honestly just ranting and I have a feeling a lot of people will disagree with me, all which are valid. But idk, I feel like I deserve the same respect as not only principle cries but just everyone on set. Because in my eyes no one should be considered less valuable. Everyone has a purpose on set and to emphasize that there are differences in the importance of people on a set just irks me. Not saying it’s not true but to say it out loud as if we didn’t know that already just really really irks me.
Lets get the STARmeter green this week! View for View!!v4v ; https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5800711/ by Art Hsu • last post Nov 17th
LET EACH AND EVERYONE VISIT HONORABLY, I WILL ALSO VIEW, M, MAKE SURE TO DROP YOUR LINK v4v ; https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5800711/
What NOT to Say to an Actor by thepowerofnow1 • last post Nov 17th
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Nov 17th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Got my first role in a student film! by Lyxiam • last post Nov 17th
Really, really giddy. Just want to celebrate a bit, don’t really have anyone to share it with. I love acting, it's so much fun and storytelling is just... a wondeful experience. I did a bunch of theatre in HS, but decided to go to university for a degree instead of film school/acting school. Right after HS graduation, I had gotten an agent when I wasn't ready. I had no experience, knowledge of the industry, and was basically going along with what my theatre teacher was doing. The agency knew I was going to Post Secondary for applied science and said that they wanted me on anyway despite not taking any part time actors even when I brought up my concerns. After not getting anything from them for a year but still bound to their contract, they dropped me this year a few months back (understandably so, I wasn't being profitable for them). After that, it was like a huge weight off my chest because now I had room to experiment without the worry of an agency's reputation on my back. I've been auditioning for student films on and off over the past couple months, but 7 classes a semester has really put a stopper on what days I'd be available to shoot thus what I can audition for. But since I love acting so much I've been trying to find things that work. Last week I did a self tape and got my first callback. It went really well, I felt like I nailed it from their reactions. Cue anxious waiting as they're making their decision. I got a call saying I got the role. I feel ecstatic, suddenly it feels like I don't have to give up acting for my degree. I know it's just a student film, but getting this is such a huge win that opens up so many more doors. It's the fact that everything is now suddenly possible. I have a midterm soon so I can't even celebrate too much (gotta study lol), my friends don't know I'm actively auditioning, and my family doesn't really support my acting. So all this relief and happiness is just all really bottled up with nowhere to go. I have so many questions, I'm reading so many articles on set ettiquite and preparation, the adrenaline is making it difficult to focus. Anyone got any advice on what to expect on set? What to do or not to do? I'm just so happy :) TLDR Got my first role/basically my first credit. No one to tell so just sharing it here. Any set advice?
Looking for a Shaquille O'Neal type voice or similar deep African American voice (PAID WORK) by baconatoroc • last post Nov 17th
Title sums it up looking for a voice actor who could imitate Shaquille O'Neal or give a similar deep African American male voice. For a sports tiktok channel that posts animated clips. This is paid work the rates and pay is negotiable and will be discussed more once we find a suitable actor minimum payment will be ATLEAST $60.00 up to $100.00 once the script is finalized (if amount of lines change).
Private thread to get demo reel feedback? by OkShip5012 • last post Nov 16th
I feel that people I know in real life have a tendency to fan my ego and I’m just looking for something honest and constructive regarding the content, performance, and structure. I have a limited understanding of how Reddit works and mostly peruse when I’m having one of my seasonal actor meltdowns (lol I have full awareness and empathy toward what it is, I am just trying to tame it in a positive and helpful way) Is there some kind of private thread to get demo reel and self tape opinions? I want some unbiased feedback to get a feel for how my demo reel comes off if you have no other concept of me but I don’t really want to put myself on blast publicly on this very large community bulletin board. Thank you somebody out there!
Seasoned acting friends, any suggestions/tips for an actor/actress starting out? by thesoulofasage • last post Nov 16th
I just started to get back out there in the acting industry and I would like to hear your journey of how you made it into the acting world. Any tips on auditioning for commercials, Netflix series, voice-overs, etc? (I have Backstage which I’ve heard is pretty reliable but any experience with your career is valuable to me!) Thanks in advance, happy holidays ❄️
let get the starmeter green AND VOTE by Art Hsu • last post Nov 16th
LET EACH AND EVERYONE VISIT HONORABLY, I WILL ALSO VIEW, M, MAKE SURE TO DROP YOUR LINK v4v ; https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5800711/
I want to get I to voice over work, any advice? by RSD_2001 • last post Nov 16th
Someone I know told me I have a good voice (British, deep voice, 21 years old) and would be ideal for voice over work. I’ve had no training and I have no idea where to start. I am not really interested in the standard voice “acting”, with different accents and characters etc, but more serious things such as narration, documentaries, or horror story style voice overs. Do I have to be a voice “actor” to do voice work? Where do I start? I live in the countryside miles from any colleges etc.
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!!