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Any help? by DanWitter • last post Nov 6th
Any local male actors with ease or previous experience in a drag queen character?
Backstage and Background Work by turdfarts25 • last post Nov 6th
I’m an actor based in LA and I was hoping to possibly get some advice on using Backstage for acting jobs and also other legit Background services. I’m on all the usual casting pages (Casting Networks, Actors Access, Casting Frontier) and a couple years back I was on Backstage but I found in my experience that most of the jobs posted on there were either student films or sketchy types of productions that I didn’t feel were legit. So I’m just wondering if in the past few years the site has improved and if any of you have gotten some professional paying jobs from there. When I’m not on set and have some down time and I’m looking to make some money until my next gig I usually do some background work with either Central Casting or random gigs I’ve found online so I was wondering if there are any legit background calling services in LA? I’ve heard of Face2Face and Extras Management but friends have told me that they’re a nightmare to deal with. Thank you so much for the help/advice!!
Martial Arts as Asian Actor? by bunnyhophop11 • last post Nov 6th
​ I'm a young 20 something Asian Actress and I was thinking about better ways to amp up my resume. I came to the conclusion that learning a martial art might be just that. I'm a trained dancer in all genre's so the process of learning it won't be too difficult for me and I'm genuinely interested in becoming efficient in it as I think it would be a good life skill to have. That being said, I was wondering if anyone had some insight as to what martial art would be the best to learn in terms of what casting people look for. Any input is appreciated!
Is it worth getting a new set for headshots for a different look such as my hairstyle? by caoroux • last post Nov 6th
I have great headshots with my wavy hair but my hair is also curly, especially if I help it with hair products. There aren’t a lot of curly haired actors of my race and type of look so I’m wondering if it would help if I can showcase that my look is versatile. I have no problem switching from wavy to curly. I am going to ask my agent for his opinion but I also like to ask other actors for theirs. Thank you!
You know that saying " there's no such thing as a dumb question," well. . . by Jhg178 • last post Nov 5th
I'm ticked off about BG and extra actors being treated so badly by production etc. Recently, on a four day shoot, I was in a pivotal role ( a judge in a military trial) where we did crazy hours, got served cold, terrible food and even starved one day from from 8am to 9pm ( we were marched over to the food tent at 8:30pm, only to be called back on set so that the shoot could be finished for the day. FYI: the caterers had prepared the food for 1pm as per their instructions! When the shoot wrapped for the day, the food had been thrown away: 80 + pissed off BG actors!). So, is there ever any recognition for BG actors? And let's be honest, without them there would be a fraction of the movies made. How about an collective Oscar for the BG people? FYI: I was just offered a four day part with the same casting company, only this time the pay had gone from $15/hr down to $11.50/hr, I'm reaching for my middle finger! Oh, and how about the unions doing something about this? Ok, rant over.
Actors access advice by Perfect_Excitement65 • last post Nov 5th
What do you do to make your actor's access stand out and get more auditions? Right now, I only have two headshots on my profile with no slate shot, and I don't have a reel, so I use one of my professionlly recorded auditions. I recently took more headshots, so ill add more soon; what is something else I could do to help me stand out more? And are slate shots necessary? If so, how many do you suggest having put up?
What material do you use to practice/for demo reels? by keegtirr • last post Nov 5th
I am completely brand new to acting, out of school right now, have no connections, no experience from school, etc. So i'm basically learning and building my foundation from scratch. I want to make a demo reel out of self tapes and I was wondering what script material and/or how do you find material to use for these tapes? Is it standard to just find any random amateur script that looks appealing to you online? Do you choose famous film/television scripts? Just want to know where to find and what scripts the starting actor would typically use. (I currently do not have an acting coach or class atm either.)
Acting/talent agencies in Chicago? by PaxG0ldc0re • last post Nov 5th
I am 17, almost 18 and I will be moving to Chicago for college along with some other friends. We all plan on living together, a bunch of actors and writers. Anyway, I was wondering if there were other actors/writers/comedians here who both live and work in Chicago to see what your guy's thoughts and opinions were on the talent agencies within the city. Who would you guys reccomend?
Do actors struggle with being fake or not themselves when they're not acting? by gldiatr0 • last post Nov 5th
Acting requires you to fake who you are and how you behave. Does this translate into your real life?
Not aiming for a career? by Costemore • last post Nov 5th
Hi! Since there aren't any stupid questions out there, I thought I might as well share something that's been on my mind lately. ​ I have dreamed of acting in a historical film/tv-show/whatever for almost as long as I can remember. Both History and art have been major interests in my life, and at some point, I just came to the conclusion that my ultimate dream would be to combine those two passions and be in a film or tv-series with a historical plot. I have taken acting classes in the past and although I do not wish to sound arrogant, I do believe I have talent. I have always enjoyed roleplaying, dressing up, etc—which I feel is something a lot of aspiring actors have in common. However, I do not wish to pursue a career. I am currently in uni, studying in a field that has very little to do with drama or theatre. I know I will be able to get a nice job in my field of study and I am very happy with that. But that does not mean I wish to let go of my dream of staring in a historical production. ​ My question is; is it even worth it to give professional acting a try in my situation? I have been looking for auditions for a few months now (mainly on casting websites such as Backstage and so on) but have never come across anything related to my dream goal. I have considered talent agencies (which would give you access to 'cooler' auditions, right? It would make sense to me that major productions would rather cast through agents/agencies rather than websites) but a talent agent would have no interest in working with me since I don't aim to pursue a long-term acting career. ​ I hope I got my point across. I am very hesitant and sometimes I wonder if it wouldn't be wiser for me to let go of this dream of mine, because the more I dig into the acting industry and the more unrealistic it seems. Have any of you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Even if you haven't, I would highly appreciate any of your thoughts on the matter!
If I change my look by shaving my head would my acting clips be useless? by actionj32 • last post Nov 5th
I’m a 24M actor & this past year(my first year of acting) I was blessed to book quite a few lead roles in films & was even a guest-star on a network TV show! This is great because I’ll have clips to put together a solid demo reel & will hopefully help me as I seek representation! In regards to my hair/look…I’m biracial with a curly fro hairstyle & a receding hairline (thank you genetics
Auditioning For Roles You Can't Attend? by TheSeventhPrince • last post Nov 5th
Hello! New actor looking to ask a question: Is it appropriate to audition for a role outside of my home state if I know that, more than likely, I would be unable to travel for it? I'm curious to know whether it would annoy casting directors. It's just that I'm in a fairly small market so it's not often that I see a lot of casting calls in my area. Would applying to the ones that are across the country be unprofessional? Thanks!
Self-Taped Reel or Fully Produced Clips? by goatsneedhugs • last post Nov 5th
Hey guys!! So I've acted in several student/indie shorts, but have only received footage back from one (and it's just not something I'd want to put on my reel). For the past couple years, I've used short self-taped scenes on Actors Access and as a reel. They're how I got my current agent. However, I really want to step up my game and see if I can sign with an agent in a bigger market. I'm considering producing scenes and filming them like a real film (on location with multiple angles). I feel like it'd be way more professional than just self-tapes, but it's pretty daunting. I don't have any filmmaking experience and none of my friends do either. I'd feel terrible if I roped my friends into doing this and it turned out horrible. I really wouldn't like to go with one of those companies that produces reels for you since I feel like the scenes are incredibly expensive for what you get. I know that a bad reel is worse than no reel at all, so should I just continue using self taped scenes as a reel and hope that an agent bites? Or would filming one like an actual film be an advantage to the point where it would be worth it? Thanks in advance for the help!
Who are your favorite *young* character actors? by Brave-Court-1582 • last post Nov 5th
and what would you actually define as a character actor? can a lead be a character actor?
Just a few questions because my career is finally in my hands by Barkeep_W_A_PewPew • last post Nov 5th
So I'm leaving my agent soon because they mostly focus on child actors and haven't been very helpful for the past couple years, plus I'm 18 now and kinda wanna fresh start rather than picking up what my mum and agent have been overseeing. So there's a few things that have been nagging at me now I'm fully in control (On mobile so formatting might be a bit wonky) 1: when it comes to finding a new agent, should I just contact whichever catches my interest or is there an audition process I need to wait for? (Like do they put out casting calls?) 2: I'm gonna need some new headshots but (very annoyingly) I have this prominent red mark that's been on the side of my nose for like a week now. Should I somehow cover it up with makeup before the shoot or do I need to worry about it? (I'm not very knowledgeable about makeup so if I do need to use it tips are very much appreciated!) 3: does anyone have any self tape tips? I've done DOZENS of self tapes but hardly any of them paid off at all and I feel like it might be related to the quality possibly? Either that or I'm just a bad actor
Do acting schools let you miss class to partake in films? by Wyattbd4362 • last post Nov 5th
I’ve been thinking about taking a 2 year acting school to better myself as an actor but I also want to constantly try and get roles for the shows and movies. Hypothetically, if I was in acting school and I got a part in a decent movie production, would the school allow me to be absent while I partake in it?
Is it possible to overcome the anxiety if you used to be confident? by AncientRead1596 • last post Nov 4th
So basically Im 17 yo and I wanted to get into acting. I absolutely loved it as a kid and I did a lot of stuff actually. I wrote poems, I liked to draw, ...anything artistic. And I remember I felt so alive when acting and it just suited my personality really well. I was just the type of person who you could tell was into acting without me even telling you. Someone even said when I first met you I thought you were a theater kid. And I was. And I was really proud of it as well. But I never really got the chance to do anything outside of school. But i am confident enough to say that back then I really had everything that it takes to become an actor realistically speaking. I was charismatic, confident and was never embarrassed of myself just doing whatever I wanted to without worrying. The one thing I guess I didn't have was maybe the looks but other than that I was not too bad at it and enjoyed it very much. Fast forward to high school I dont know what happened to me exactly but all I know is that I am ANXIOUS. Even when talking to friends. And that confidence is kinda gone. And I had stopped acting for years but was thinking of getting into it again but Im just not good anymore. First I have become so self conscious and I kind of blame toxic friends for this. I guess the environment that I have been in was very toxic to begin with. My friends would always always tell me whenever I was being "cringe" and first I didnt care but after a while I have become so self conscious its insane. And when I try to act, even alone in my room, I cant help it to. feel so embarrassed that I cant even enjoy it at all and Im very bad at it too soo yh... And the other reason is when I was younger I would never worry about being good. Well of corse I wanted my performances to be good but I did my best and I did it out of passion and just had fun with it without being scared of being judged or anything because I literally just didnt care. Now its not like that anymore. Now that I want to pursue this as a career I feel so much pressure that I freeze and sometimes I cant even get myself to say my lines. So basically anxiety changed me a lot. I dont wanna blame other people but I cant help but think about how at the beginning of high school I was my normal self and only after I got close with that friend I talked about earlier I started having these confidence issues. It was just very...toxic, I guess. I was scared that maybe Im just gaslighting myself and giving other people the fault because I dont wanna blame me so I started writing down all the red flags and honestly at this point I cant really deny that those friends dont have anything to do with my anxiety. (of corse im planning on cutting them off but this is more about how I can gain my confidence back) Every time I am away from that friend I already feel better and more confident and more comfortable so I feel like once high school is over not having to be around those people will make a difference but Im scared that its not enough. I really wanna go acting classes because I think I would enjoy it sooo much (IF i can get myself to act again of corse) but Im scared the teachers and everyone will judge me for being horrible at it and then they will all think what am I doing there in the first place. I guess I just wanted advice. Acting is not something that I wanna do full time. I have other plans too. And acting classes arent really cheap either. So Im doubting if its even worth it.
General questions about Demo Reels by Friskymama • last post Nov 4th
Apologies if these are silly or obvious questions - I couldn't find a place that answered them. My friends have been encouraging me to try out voice acting as at least a hobby for a while - I'm a professional singer and I already have most of the necessary equipment and It's something I've been interested in for a while. Even my actor friends, coach and someone I'm working for who works in a related field is suggesting it. My questions are related to demo reels themselves, as I'm trying to put one together and just get some work through Fiverr to start with: \>Shall I have separate specialized demo reels for different types of work? (say VA in video games/animation vs VO work like reading books/advertisement?) \>Can I just read ANYTHING our while recording them, or am I unable to read out copywritten material? Could I, say, read out a page from Dune, Verbatim? If not, where can I get sample resources to read out? \>Where can I get background music/sound effects and do I really need to? \>Are there any major tips regarding recommendations and pitfalls to avoid? I already know I should have about a minute's worth broken down into shorter segments and not bother introducing myself at the start As a (not-so) little bonus question that frankly I haven't looked into yet much, how would you recommend getting STARTED as a total beginner in terms of publicizing myself? Should I bother paying someone to build a website, or shall I just start a YT channel/Linkedin or what? I already have a separate website, but that's specifically for music. ​ Thank you so much, I'm really sorry if these questions are silly/not appropriate, I looked around and couldn't find anything regarding this in particular! If all goes well I'll post a demo reel on here for critique ;D
What do Agents look for? by theactorwithnoagent • last post Nov 4th
Hi Reddit, I'm currently looking into submitting myself to a few agencies near me and I want to know what they usually look for. I've submitted myself to a few agencies about a year and a half ago and heard nothing back. I think this was partly because the only experience I had was high school theater and amateur headshots. Also I was submitting myself to some bigger agencies in LA like Osbrink, AEFH Talent etc. This time around, I'm looking more local to me in San Francisco and Sacramento. This past year I've got some more training under my belt. I've been taking classes since March with Actors Edge and I'm planning on taking another 4 week class with Studio 24 to help me get another perspective on my acting skills, and to give me some camera blocking training. I also got some updated headshots (I'll post a picture of my old headshots, my profile in one of my new ones). Based on your experience, what do you think my chances of getting signed by these agencies are? Now that I have more training and better headshots, do you think I'll have a better chance getting signed by these local agencies? Or do you think it's still not enough? The agencies I'm submitting to are 3 Model Management, Cast Images, STARS The Agency, MDT, and NYLO.
Looking to hire Asian male actor/voice actor by Alex_Biega • last post Nov 4th
(Added compensation rates to the bottom, it's $45/hr to $105/hr) Are you interested in being an inspiration for millions of people who want to change their lives for the better? We need an asian man with a far-east asian accent to help us market one of our products (a bracelet) to an international audience. We prefer to hire the best of the best and are willing to pay top rates for top talent. As part of this marketing effort, we will be creating a 5 to 15 minute long video that will feature you as the main and only character. Here is an example of this type of video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf7xSKmZgfM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf7xSKmZgfM) **PROJECT REQUIREMENTS** * Have a far-east asian accent (Chinese, Japanese, Hong Kong, Thai, Vietnamese, Laos, Taiwan, Korean, Mongolian, Cambodian) * Be asian * Look at least 30 years old but not over 70 * Have a good microphone and video camera (sorry, we cannot work with people who have low quality equipment) * Be bald or willing to wear a “[bald cap](https://www.amazon.com/Mehron-Makeup-Premium-Character-Bald/dp/B002D88O7I/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_1_1/135-4785212-4938725?pd_rd_w=KdpvT&content-id=amzn1.sym.2dc9b33d-bf98-4c85-be26-75af626c0551&pf_rd_p=2dc9b33d-bf98-4c85-be26-75af626c0551&pf_rd_r=FRBSH3J7WWDNB6CFKQWT&pd_rd_wg=8sRUh&pd_rd_r=4a7287f0-ad2f-4719-bc2e-f5dc142e26b7&pd_rd_i=B002D88O7I&psc=1)” (we will pay for your bald cap if you need one) * Be comfortable with dissing China/communism * Be able to make us believe you are the character we want you to be * Speaks English fluently (native English not required but your script will be written in English so you need to be able to read and speak English pretty well) * To prove you meet all these requirements, please make sure you send us samples of relevant work OR create a 10 second sample where you pretend to be the main character. * IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THE 10 SECOND SAMPLE, here are the opening lines of the script, “Hi, my name is Shang, let me tell you how Feng Shui saved my life. When I was a kid I was so happy until one day the Chinese communist government forced me and my family into a truck, we never saw our home again.” **CHARACTER DESCRIPTION** * When you were a kid, your family was forcefully relocated from a farming village in the mountains of Tibet to a low ranking Chinese city. You and your family lived in a shipping container, your parents ended up dead. You leave to go to Harvard on a scholarship. You drop out and try to kill yourself. A Buddhist monk saves your life and gives you a bracelet. You move to Beijing to make your fortune. You meet Jack Ma and become his personal assistant. Jack Ma retires from Alibaba in 2019 and you decide to become a Buddhist monk in Tibet. You spend your days making Feng Shui bracelets by hand and blessing them. * Hates Chinese and communist people * Wants to free Tibet from Chinese occupation * Is friends with Jack Ma * Will follow Master Wu to the ends of the earth * Is a believer in Feng Shui * Thick far east accent, but that doesn’t mean you speak broken English. You had some success, some education, but you must still appear and sound asian instead of white washed. * You’ve been through a lot and now you want to help everyone else * At the time of filming the video you have been a Buddhist for a couple years, you are a monk but of course you can still relate to non-monks and a Western audience **COMPENSATION** Anywhere from $40/hr to $105/hr. We are happy to pay you whatever you prefer to be paid. We will send you the bracelet so you can wear it while filming the video. We will also need you to be bald/wear a bald cap in the video. We also need you to wear a buddhist monk robe in the video. Here’s an example of the robe: [https://www.amazon.com/Zzooi-Chinese-Cassock-Religious-Performance/dp/B08GZYZNRP/ref=asc\_df\_B08GZYZNRP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=594180129353&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16271867828764024362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012661&hvtargid=pla-1642597177376&th=1&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/Zzooi-Chinese-Cassock-Religious-Performance/dp/B08GZYZNRP/ref=asc_df_B08GZYZNRP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=594180129353&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16271867828764024362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012661&hvtargid=pla-1642597177376&th=1&psc=1) If you don’t already have them, you will need to order these items (bald cap if you’re not bald and a buddhist robe) but we will pay you to order them so you do not need to spend your own money. **CONTACT ME** I will try to check reddit but it is easier to reach me via [alex@yourscalesource.com](mailto:alex@yourscalesource.com) or you can apply to the Upwork job post I made here [https://www.upwork.com/jobs/\~015ddb1e9650343039](https://www.upwork.com/jobs/~015ddb1e9650343039) Thanks for reading, we look forward to working with you!