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First CoStar audition on a major network by Actorwithoutlimits • last post Oct 17th
I just got my first co star role audition on a major network with recognizable actors and my audition is only one line. I’ve been to workshops where casting directors mention it’s difficult to cast these one liners bc there’s no much the actor can go off of. Do y’all have any tips on how to stand out even with one line?
Brand New and I'm Hooked! by TheFuckNameYouWant • last post Oct 17th
I did drama and theater classes in high school and a little bit in college and I **loved it** but I was discouraged from seeking a career in acting by many of the adults in my life at the time. Eventually I listened to them and gave it up in college. Fast forward 20+ years, now I'm 40 and I've been having strong urges to get back into acting. About a month ago I decided I'm really going to go for it. Found this sub and wow! A lot of really good advice here! I know a lot of people say background work won't lead to anything except more background work, but at the same time it seems to be the general consensus that it's great for beginning actors to see what it's like being on a professional set, to network, etc. I'm literally brand new so I decided this is one of the first steps I'm going to take to get my feet wet, hopefully meet some people, and kind of get a feel for things. See if I really do like it. I signed up for Backstage, Casting Networks, and Actors Access. I spent time thinking about what I want out of this, and started speaking some of my goals out loud (to myself). I wrote down some things that I want to do and how I plan to do them. I think the universe must have decided it was time to give me a little bit of luck. I got my first job doing background work and it's for a major show with a lot of big names involved in the project! It happened really fast and I'm still not sure how I even booked it, but at this point it doesn't matter because we filmed last week and I LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT!! I followed some of the advice that I've read on this sub. I stayed out of the way but was right there ready for them to use me. I watched and listened closely so that I wouldn't miss anything. I showed up early. I got involved in everything that I could without overstepping. I made sure to learn and remember as many names as I could from production and they seemed to appreciate that. I think I did a good job, they used me a lot! I swear that unless they cut all the scenes that we filmed, I'm going to be seen on this show
question for actors who are also filmmakers : getting your short film accepted on imdb by Single-Character-434 • last post Oct 17th
to anyone who has successfully got their short film on imdb, what would you say is the bare minimum required to get your film accepted onto imdb ? I am in the process of making my first short film with a very small budget. I'll be 100% honest with you guys, my main goal is just to get an imdb credit, and not so much about telling a overly unique story So to any of you who have had your short film successfully added to imdb, can you please let me know the do's and don'ts ( what would definitely get rejected ) when it comes to submitting. thank you
Unknown Force, can someone help me out? by DK012415 • last post Oct 17th
This is kind of a weird question to ask but when you finally made the decision that you want to be an actor. Has anyone experienced an unknown force? Like you finally stepped into your purpose but there is negative energy that follows Some experiences could be jealousy, crab in bucket mentality from peers. I can't help but notice that when you start pursuing your dreams and you're trying to be great that's when weird things start happening in your life.
Just got an agent - zero acting experience please advise on next steps by fongc4 • last post Oct 17th
Hi, I’m a male in my late 20s in the LA market. Just recently got into acting by taking my first scene study class and really enjoyed it. In the last month that I’ve been here (I just moved and don’t know much about the city) I’ve already started talking to two agents (one which I met on the street and one which was a referral by my friend) and was directed by one to set up a profile on casting networks and actors access. I’m currently working with one (I think she’s also relatively new to the business but she’s licensed and affiliated) who’s agreed to submit me for small parts and commercials despite my lack of training or experience (I guess I have a unique look). I haven’t signed any formal paperwork yet as I guess this is still a trial run. I recognize that I’m extraordinarily fortunate to be in this situation as others have to fight for representation and I was just handed it. My question is - how you would recommend a beginning actor in my position get started? Ive only taken one class, have no resume or projects, and don’t have any reels. Only unique things is that I have some language skills and military experience/knowledge that my agent thought would be useful. I’ve almost wrapped up a really solid beginner’s Stanislavski method class focused on scene study and am looking for new classes to take. I’m currently thinking about either an intro to improv or a auditioning class. Money isn’t really a huge concern as I have a solid 9-5 career that gives me the privilege of investing in this hobby. I really want to do well by and not embarrass my agent as I recognize that she’s taking a risk on a newbie like myself. I don’t even have professional headshots as she advised me to just use a personal picture till I actually book work. Just wanted to reach out and solicit as much advice as I can. Thanks!
Japanese Voice Actor Needed! by tussyville • last post Oct 17th
Hello! Need a Japanese voice actor, preferably a woman's voice, to say the following line: "Due to copyright issues, we couldn't use the anime quote we wanted to." The story is, in planning a fun video, we realized some custom music we made sampled an anime voice, so now we're pulling that and placing this instead as a fun joke. Happy to pay $20 for this one sentence in Japanese. I prefer PayPal for payments. Thanks.
[PAID] $25 Female Voice Actress 30's to 40's by MyHeadIsCrooked • last post Oct 16th
Hello, I need a female voice artist to record one line. This MUST be a high quality recording, the recording room MUST be treated and there must be a minimum of 3 different takes, max of 5. The line: “I hope when we look back, we remember we asked for this” My wife spoke bitterly, shattering the silence. I use Paypal or Cashapp and I will pay after a sample file is sent and approved. This is for my horrorcast series. Please DM all submissions. Once I choose the actress I will give you the email address where the final full quality file will be sent. You may send over a low quality sample or a high quality sample with a watermark. the minimum sample recorded sample rate can be 44100 or 48000, 16 or 24 bit. File type should be WAV. Thanks for your time and I look forward to working with you soon!
Chicago Improv Classes - CIC vs Annoyance (2022) by FormerRisk • last post Oct 16th
What are everyone's thoughts on the CIC long-form improv program versus Annoyance's classes for film/tv actors who are new to improv and would like to broaden/improve their skillset (e.g., creative thinking on your feet, being present and listening/reacting, etc.)? Does anyone have any experience taking either roughly-one-year-long programs? (As an aside, iO is being excluded for obvious reasons, and Second City is being excluded as I've heard that only their Conservatory is worth it, but feel free to add any additional insight!)
Question for actors who have worked on a project that used heavy CGI by whatchrisdoin • last post Oct 16th
I’m watching house of dragons and thinking to myself, “imagine if all of these huge sets were actually real!” (I know some locations might be but much of this set is known to be using one of the biggest cgi system in the business.) But I’m curious if after the actors watch it in post, do they ever remember the scene as themselves actually being in those environments? Or is that imaginary part non existent for them and they only remember the green screen and set?
Acting Parallel Careers by Patio_furniture8 • last post Oct 16th
What possible parallel jobs or careers could you do **alongside** acting until retirement? For instance, having worked in the restaurant industry, I find it hard to see anyone serving or bartending past a certain age just due to how laborious and physically taxing the job is. Moreover, most restaurant jobs don't offer great (if any) retirement and/or health benefits. I also wouldn't consider retail jobs as parallel careers due to how financially challenging it is (those that pay minimum wage as we all know how high the COL is in most acting hubs). I do not want to work a job that pays so little (with no room for growth) that I can't even afford to *try* acting professionally anymore (headshots cost money, classes cost money, etc.). I also don't want to be in my 50s with no savings whatsoever and with no substantial growth in my acting career as well (we all know how random, and statistically hard, an acting career can be). Life is short, and I want to be a film/tv actor...but I also want to live life, occasionally travel, eat healthy, etc. **I don't believe that I have to choose one or the other.** Which is why I need your creative minds and experiences. Some examples of jobs that I think could be considered parallel careers are: * Flight Attendant (you can choose which flights you want to pick up) * Substitute Teaching (you can choose which teachings "gigs" you want to pick up and fill in for; you can also do seasonal or semester long contracts) * Remote IT work (as long as they don't require set work schedules, or have meetings you can't miss) * Cleaning jobs? (I've seen job postings that say you can work when you want, and as much or as little as you want) Anyone have any suggestions or personal experience? TLDR: Looking for long-term careers that have the flexibility to cater to a professional acting schedule as well.
Backstage is Bullshit. New Actors don’t waste your money on this garbage by Lanky-Worldliness485 • last post Oct 16th
Don’t waste your hard-earned money on a backstage membership. The magazine literally gave you the same crappy advice that everybody in the industry gives you. Advice that doesn’t work. Years ago when I was a young actor I was told by an agent that I needed a membership to playbill and backstage because no one would take you seriously if you weren’t listed in backstage. This is complete crap. All the advice in backstage is complete generic bullshit that does not help any actor in their career. They take your money every year for their membership and give you the same bullshit advice that keeps you at the bottom level. Cancel your subscription now and spend your money in a real place like acting lessons or some better head shots
Louis Stancil Studios LA Bullshit Industry talks- Avoid!! by Lanky-Worldliness485 • last post Oct 16th
Do not attend LS studios industry talks in Los Angeles. Waste of your time. The studio invites agents and managers to do free industry talks at their studio. They advertise that the event is free and you can bring your headshot with you and if the agent is interested they will call you up to do a monologue. This is complete crap. I have been there several times and the only actors that ever get chosen to read monologues are conveniently students at the studio. The advice they give is generic advice that anybody who has been acting for a while already knows. Louis then uses the time to plug his studio and make potential students out of the young foolish actors who attend this crap. Don’t waste your time on this place, go to a real acting studio i.e. Stella Adler, UCB, or Anthony Meindl.
Indian actors by jatingosai • last post Oct 16th
Hey I wanted to ask if there are Indian actors on this sub reddit and if they can suggest some sub reddits where Indian actors talk about work and casting calls.
Agents for Theatre? by Snoo_47064 • last post Oct 16th
Do agents who submit actors for film and television also sometimes submit actors for theatre or is that a different thing? Do actors usually have agents for theatre or do most just go to open calls? Couldn’t quite find the info I was looking for online. Thanks!
Bladerunner 2099 casting by Sad-Rub7067 • last post Oct 16th
Does anybody kmow how to find casting calls for projects like this? Im a local film actor for the past 6 years and Ive never been able to find casting calls for shows Id actually watch. AA and backstage only seem to offer casting for indie films or for white males corrupt cop roles. Im not complaining but I meet alot of actors who have worked far less than me that already have agents and working on bigger projects but usually when i ask how they find it they just say "oh ya know" amd dont give any details. Just curious if anyone knew a site or casting directors they recommend following
Voice Lines Not Sounding Good Together by PiggoRBLX • last post Oct 16th
I'm working on an animated film project and getting many voice actors to help voice act for it, all are great at voice acting and everything they have delivered is quality. My problem comes when putting lines together and they don't flow as well as I'd like them to, it's mostly the different microphones sounding rather different however it's also slightly to do with the characters not recording their lines together. Any tips on how I could edit and make everything sound more natural?
[PAID] $25 Female Voice Actress 30's to 40's by MyHeadIsCrooked • last post Oct 16th
Hello, I need a female voice artist to record one line. This MUST be a high quality recording, the recording room MUST be treated and there must be a minimum of 3 different takes, max of 5. The line: “I hope when we look back, we remember we asked for this” My wife spoke bitterly, shattering the silence. I use Paypal or Cashapp and I will pay after a sample file is sent and approved. This is for my horrorcast series. Please DM all submissions. Once I choose the actress I will give you the email address where the final full quality file will be sent. You may send over a low quality sample or a high quality sample with a watermark. the minimum sample recorded sample rate can be 44100 or 48000, 16 or 24 bit. File type should be WAV. Thanks for your time and I look forward to working with you soon!
Danny Pino, Eden Espinosa, Rafael Cebrian and more speak on Hispanic representation in media | Actors With Issues podcast by iJuanAyala • last post Oct 15th
Where are you living if you’re not in a major city? by act0rthrowaway • last post Oct 15th
This post is part asking for advice, part ranting. Excuse any tangents. Im sure many of you, like myself, live here in NYC for acting. I’ve made so many connections, friends, success with acting, and the city brought me such joy. I can’t imagine being anywhere else trying to pursue not only my passion, but also living in general with the amount of things to do. However things are starting to change for me. In recent years the city has started to feel incredibly unsafe. With crime being up, I feel like it’s beginning to mess with my mental health. I don’t want to go into Manhattan, take the trains, and it’s messing with my inspiration of being an actor (meaning my curiosity, creativity). It feels like I’m just paying to live in this expensive city and not reaping the joy or benefits I used to from it. This has really started to bog down on me, I very recently lost a family member to a random act of violence on the train—which sent my paranoia and frustration into a tailspin. Not trying to make this post heavy, just trying to paint a clear picture. With NYC being *the* acting hub of the east coast, I’ve been thinking of moving out of the city and into the suburbs. Whether it be upstate, or another state in general, but I’ve always said I “need to stay close to the action”. Its a shame that to pursue this we’re so bound to 4 major cities, but there’s got to be a way to balance this lifestyle with living in a not so hectic atmosphere…hopefully. LA doesn’t seem as different as NY, more expensive considering the cost of a car, however not being completely ruled out. Have considered Atlanta, though more research needs to be done. But for those of you not living in New York, or LA, or if you are and are pursuing this and are successful or booking often while being in the suburbs—where are you? Do you like it? Has it effected your acting career? Any advice, inspiration on where to be?