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How to direct theater actors for great screen performances by Fun-Bother-4890 • last post Nov 12th
I'm a film director. This is a problem I've had time and time again. I try normally to cast actors that have screen/camera experience. But sometimes I just can't, and I end up with theater actors. They are great, but they always end up telegraphing their emotions and tactics, even when I point this out to them. Is there any tip or exercise anyone can suggest? Especially if you've dealt with this same problem successfully (from acting or directing perspective)
What happened to young actors that were in famous tv shows a while back? Why didn't they stay famous in todays world? by Wespo_Lopez2 • last post Nov 12th
EG - cast of The office, Friends. And maybe the cast of Stranger Things after it finishes.
Voice Actor Needed For Youtube Project by LibraryforAurora • last post Nov 12th
I am doing a project on youtube, very similar to an audio book. I'm looking for a voice actor of the other character, a young adult woman. Don't have a huge budget, I can pay 25 dollars per video/chapter. Each Chapter is about 20 lines-30 lines. I will send a link to part of the first chapter or "script". The character is sarcastic a little bit, cherry, smart? Sorry my first time doing something like this, if you need more information please dm me. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZtLNNbRxp8RHQZ2mBvHC2InmiGBrz3gf1nFff3Po-lE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZtLNNbRxp8RHQZ2mBvHC2InmiGBrz3gf1nFff3Po-lE/edit?usp=sharing)
Looking for Youtube Channel Voice Actor by tabletop43 • last post Nov 11th
Hello, I'm looking for a voice actor like in the link below for a youtube channel, payment will be $30usd per script and scripts are usually 400/450 words long. Starting with 3 a week and then looking to do more. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlMgsIS-Paw&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlMgsIS-Paw&t=1s) Send me a sample of your voice please, if your voice doesn't fit what I'm asking for then please don't message. My discord is TheBox#8696
anyone know how to audition internationally? by Own_Faithlessness253 • last post Nov 11th
I love acting and i have since i was very young. i even have an acting course and i was in school drama club and did a play but unfortunately there isn’t almost any opportunity for child actors here and in my state the adult actors barely make money. i’m in india so the main industry in my country is Bollywood and it’s literally the most messed up industry and only nepotism runs it so only actors who have family connections to the industry are ever cast in any of their productions. Other people just get small roles and there’s sexual abuse, trafficking, etc. in that industry and many of the people get so poor because they don’t get roles, so that’s a really bad industry to get into . I’ve always wanted to act in hollywood (i know there are problems there too but it’s nothing compared to the industries here trust me) So how can i get international auditions? i know i can through some websites i even tried backstage but most of those auditions require u to be from a particular place. Are there any other websites or ways from which i can audition for like. european , canadian or US productions?
Showcase was like the X Factor - with multiple Simon Cowells by Ok_Spell_6971 • last post Nov 11th
Hi! I've been trying to get new rep and have done a three workshops where you could meet a single agent. They were kind, and one provided some constructive criticism about my audio. All very professional. However, I figured it would be a better idea to meet more agents at once, so I signed up to a 12 agent showcase (I'm sure many of you can guess which company). Holy sh\*t, I really did feel like I was on the X-Factor. Many were just NASTY. It felt like because their fellow agents could see them, they felt the need to show off with their critiques about my performance. I'm all for professional feedback, but some were quite cutting with their remarks and I felt that some of them were enjoying their moment of power a little too much. A few agents were really lovely, and for that I will always be grateful because boy, was that a horrible experience. I've done a few guest stars and multiple feature films (in another country), and I don't think I'm too bad an actor at all. However, despite trying to forget and keep my thick skin, my confidence has honestly been dented after that experience. It's like they had no empathy for someone having the guts to try hard and really put themselves out there in front of strangers. Has anyone had a similar experience at these showcases?
Does Casting Networks Shadow Ban or Rank? by seanny333 • last post Nov 11th
I regret to say that I flew out to do a job a couple of weeks ago and ended up with a dead phone and being locked out of my hotel(s) all night. To spare you the details, I did everything I could to navigate a delayed flight and a lost phone charger, but to no avail. Because of this, I couldn't report to set. After walking the streets all night, I finally found somewhere I could charge my phone. By then, it was too late. I couldn't even get a charge in time to let them know what was going on. I was so mortified and I know how this industry works, so I knew there was nothing I could say that would make it better; I ended up never contacting them about it. I booked them through Casting Networks and I'm wondering if there's some kind of ranking/rating system that actors get regarding their professionalism. Like, if I never report to set, could the people who cast me rate me poorly and hurt my chances of getting seen in future castings? Nothing like this has ever happened before and I anticipate learning from this and doing a better job of handling this kind of situation in the future. If there is some kind of shadow banning done by Casting Networks that affects actors' reputation, is there some way I can contact them to do damage control? I would hate for this experience to screw up my chances. TL;DR I screwed up a booking. Does CN have a system where actors can be rated that effectively makes their profiles more or less visible/attaches notes about them in submissions?
Cis actors applying for trans roles? by MaybeTooLost • last post Nov 11th
I was wondering what the general consensus is regarding cis actors applying for trans roles? Could a cis woman apply for the the role of a trans woman if there are no listed casting restrictions? If the script deals with the experience of being transgender, would it be disrespectful for a cis actor to apply as someone who doesn't have that experience?
Advice for actor playing a female role (I’m male) by Able_Value_9005 • last post Nov 11th
Hi everyone, I got cast as Daphne in “Sugar,” a musical at my college. It is based on the classic movie “Some Like It Hot” and I’m playing the Jack Lemmon character. I’ve studied the film many times, but it has been hard feeling comfortable dressed as a woman (the character is in drag most of the time). I want to do well, but it has been hard getting used to the wig, makeup, dress, high heels, bra, pantyhose, slip, nightgown, etc. I didn’t think I would struggle like this - good thing it is also a comedy - but it has been stressful. The guy playing Josephine seems so far ahead of me and it is a good thing the play doesn’t open until the spring. We just started this week. He’s so confident - even shaves his legs well. He and a few others have told me that I need to practice more being dressed as a woman and I will soon feel more confident as Daphne. While I’m not a Method actor, my roommate is rarely home at our apt. and wouldn’t care anyway. The director’s wife offered to give me an old dress (we’re the same size) that she is going to donate to charity anyway. I don’t really know the females in the cast. I also don’t know any female impersonators and my best female friend is a tomboy. Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. 1. Have any male actors out there played a female role? If yes, how did you get comfortable playing the part? 2. Ladies, any general acting advice and any advice getting used to the clothing, high heels, etc.? Thanks, everyone, for your assistance. I really appreciate it.
Actor call outs in Las Vegas, NV by hendersonwriter10 • last post Nov 11th
I am currently casting for a fiction audio podcast to be to be recorded locally in December. I am looking for 4 non-union actors of legal age. This is a paid gig $150/day. To apply, pls email to hendersonwriter10@gmail. In the email subject of your application, please indicate which character you are auditioning for. You can only audition for one. If you do not specify this, I will delete your application. No exceptions. Casting roles are as follows: - Older male character (50-60s) - Older female character (50-60s): must be able to deliver multi-roles. - Young male character (mid to late 20s) - Young female character (mid to late 20s) I appreciate your interest!
What casting sights do you recommend? by kennedydynasty • last post Nov 11th
I am not looking to become a serious actor, but I would really like to try out being an extra in films. I was on backstage but I don't want to pay for it if it is going to be mainly student films like I've seen. Are there any casting sights you recommend for just being an extra? I am in NYC and Boston area.
I have a VNS scar and I hate myself for it, do I still have acting possibilities by Creative-Diva-05 • last post Nov 11th
I want to be an actress/model. But I think I’m too ugly for it/will denied roles/jobs. For those who don’t know what VNS scars look like, there are two ((one by your heart (where the chip is) and the other on your neck (where the wire is)). The one by my heart is not noticeable but the one on my neck is (kind of). But it could easily be covered with makeup. I am more insecure about how the wire looks. Will I be denied jobs? What do you guys think? I’m not sure how to post a picture of it, but you can Google what the wire under the skin look like. I just really hate my body and don’t know if I can make it in the industry…
Any advice on how to recreate the voice acting from BK songs despite having a very deep voice? by satanicgoblin • last post Nov 11th
I've been trying to train my voice to be able to recreate Karkat's voice in [this song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWcb2pdgZTc), or perhaps like the voice actor for [Karkat in Voxus' "Lets Read Homestuck" (If timestamp link doesnt work its at 13:30)](https://youtu.be/Y1bPZMzAW6c?t=810), but I really have no idea how to begin to get it anywhere close, since my natural voice is quite deep and resonant, and I don't know of any tutorials of stuff of the like that would help with extremely specific shit like this. Any advice?
Is it possible to burn bridges with CD's? by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Nov 11th
When I first started out, I didn't always send in great quality tapes because I was still developing as an actor and (honestly) got my agent too early. I'm wondering if sending in less then amazing tapes often translates to that CD never calling you in again?
How do actors remember their details and choices of their role when they get a callback months later? by jelly_jellooooo • last post Nov 11th
(I’m talking about an in-person audition) I know some actors after getting an audition they throw their sides away so how do they remember what choices they made if they get a callback months later?
Fi Core by General_Career3251 • last post Nov 10th
Please will anyone whose gone Fi Core tell me about their experience. It seems more and more actors are choosing Fi Core (or claiming to be Fi Core when they’re not) and it’s becoming more accepted by the industry. I understand what Fi Core is and how it works, but I’d like to hear from actors who’ve switched to Fi Core in the past 2 years. Is it harder or easier to find an agent? Have you gotten more auditions or jobs. If so, what kind- commercials, theatrical, union or nonunion. Any information is appreciated.
Talent Link by Strange-Associate412 • last post Nov 10th
I’m in the Atlanta Market and I was wondering if talent link on actor access is useful for people that act in Atlanta.
Jobs. Actors life by Officialbabe • last post Nov 10th
I’m an actor but I’m very new- still sorting out my headshots and showreel and getting an agent and have auditions etc. however, I’m really struggling financially, I have done a bit acting here and there and other casual jobs here and there but not enough to support a living. I’m thinking to get a stable permanent part time job that would help to pay rent and food , while working towards my acting. Anyone been through this? Thoughts? Any advice?
Tips for a fellow Mentally Ill Actor? [Bipolar] by PrblmticThrowaway • last post Nov 10th
Hello everyone! I'm an aspiring actor with Bipolar (untreated but will get meds soon). Is there any way I can still make it through my career? I've had offers for student short films and played in one. But I'm not sure if I can ever make it due to my condition, and because of the emotional process it takes to build up a scene. I really enjoy the craft, and the characters I can play, and I want to stay long-term.Do you have any tips for me?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Nov 10th
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.