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can I still be fat and be an actress?? by Additional-Notice-39 • last post Oct 14th
Acting is something I’ve always wanted to do but I never see anybody my size play anything other than a “funny” side character or they’re always used as a political statement. What do I do? Should I like lose weight??
Creating art and improving on it by Illustrious_Belt_976 • last post Oct 14th
Hey all, this may seem like a bit of a silly title. However, I’m a relatively fresh Australian Actor. I’m a young, aspiring country person wanting to be apart of something. I want (as the title suggests) to add to this visual medium that we call Television and movies and indie films. I want to help create this beautiful art of story telling. Truth be told, I don’t really know how to improve or really pick up any gigs. Unfortunately, things have been slow. I have had a lot of trouble in my practice time stepping into character, opening myself completely which has never happened. I’m an avid D&D player and every week at least once a week since I was very young I’ve been pretending to be someone completely different. Be that, an Orc Warrior with a heart of gold, a simple Tiefling woman who has unfortunately struck a deal with an unknown entity in a time of want and desire of something, for that to get twisted. It’s such a surreal thing and I’ve never ever experienced anything like it. I guess I aspire to be apart of something amazing and maybe I’m not giving myself the chance to be as amazing as I can be. I’ve tried taking courses and classes but when I read the script and go to send it in I just freeze, I doubt myself, I stumble over my words I become very vulnerable. “Will they like my talent?” “Am I the person for this character, is there someone who can do it better?” These questions come up and for the first time in a long time I get very nervous. It just bubbles up and I feel as though it consumes me sometimes. Anyway, I just wanted to ask for some help or tips that may help me when practicing and going for an actual role.
Should I add hi-res versions of my headshots on Actors Access? by penguin_reddit • last post Oct 14th
On Actors Access do I add the hi-res version of my headshot or another version, say under 4 MB? Won't adding the hi-res versions make it better quality?
Will I be Taft-Hartley’d under the Short Film Agreement? by Goat_Disastrous • last post Oct 14th
My friend is producing and directing a short, with a budget of about $30k. He is hiring some SAG actors, and some non-union. I was cast as a substantial principal role, and am non-union. The project will be under the Short Film Agreement. I am having trouble finding information on whether or not this will result in my eligibility for the union, and was wondering if I could get some help?
Dwayne Johnson Should Not Be Black Adam by SeaFile3899 • last post Oct 14th
The rock has become such a character in himself that now, whenever i see him play a role, he is just Dwayne Johnson, not whatever character he's playing. It really takes away from whatever he's in because I just see a celebrity, not a character. I have kind of lost respect for him as an actor as he has just become le body building funny man. If he like, lost all his weight for a role like Christian Bale did, my respect for him may be reinstated, but as of right now, he is just le muscle man that can act. I mean it's a bit late now as Black Adam has already been made, but even the headlines are like 'The Rock Makes A Good Superhero'. Its all about Le Rock not the character he's playing. Okay rant over, thank you reddit, love you <3.
Kirsten Potter (VA) by darleyquinn • last post Oct 14th
Hello! So here's the deal: My best friend's birthday is coming up. And I want to surprise her buy having miss Potter (voice actress) record a happy birthday message in a video game character voice she adores. But problem is that miss Potter doesnt seem to have social media or any way to contact and ask if she would be willing to do it. I found one way maybe and thats via IMDB Pro and I have issues with account, because it requires access to Amazon and I cannot access my Amazon currently. If anyone has any advice or maybe a contact e-mail I would be forever grateful.
Is acting more about the “look” rather than talent? by Jimmy_Chung • last post Oct 14th
A friend of mine has been studying drama for three years and has performed in theatre on occasion and despite going for some auditions for TV etc, has never been cast. Then I know another guy who has an ordinary job but has a particular looking face and looks more like an generic “actor. He recently got cast in a part for an indie feature movie despite having no experience other than looking a certain way… (and presume that auditioned well). it made me wonder if success in acting for screen is more determined by your physical appearance. What are peoples opinions on this?
Actors Access Audition Question by PLorreMyMuse • last post Oct 14th
So I submitted for a role in a student film. Two roles were posted I was a good fit for, I only submitted for one. Was invited to audition via Eco Cast, and was given link to entire script. On reading the script I realize the role I didn’t submit for is a better fit for me. Is there a good practices anyone can recomend here? Should I simply submit for the 2nd and add a note explaining? Just wondering what others have done in same situation and would recommend.
How do you achieve a deep character voices? by Scotty_SR • last post Oct 14th
I'm trying to learn techniques that are used to achieve different voices and I'm trying to figure out how deep voices are done. One example is Yoseph Calvert from Astral Chain. [Here is an example of his voice](https://youtu.be/K-erRwt2EwE?t=1387) (If time stamp doesn't work, go to 23:07). His voice actor is Joe J Thomas, and based on an interview I listened, his voice isn't that deep naturally. Yoseph's voice does seem to have a bit of a gravelly quality to it, but I'm not sure if the two are connected. I'm going to have to learn the gravelly voice eventually, so if you know how to do that, feel free to give advice on that too.
Background Acting Full Time? by HelloYeahIdk • last post Oct 14th
I do not want to be a real actor or later have a career in this industry unless it's voice work, but I am looking for job options I can be compatible with and not be in customer service anymore until I can make my own form of income going. I like the idea of working on projects too and I would appreciate seeing how this industry works. I understand a gig could be $120/day on average. Can this reliably make $2k+ monthly? Im also considering joining a union. I do not have an acting background though.
Is the reason why production hasn't added my credit on IMDb because the project was a docu-series and not a traditional show? by penguin_reddit • last post Oct 14th
I had a one line co-star on a hybrid docu-series type show on DISNEY+ and I was acting in one of the reenactment scenes. I was listed in the credits and the show aired almost 2 months ago. I checked the project on IMDb and it seems as though production has added none of the cast. Every actor listed seems to have manually added themselves. Could the reason be because it's a docu-series and not a traditional scripted show ? If this is the case, will they probably never add the cast and should I just add myself manually?
Do you guys believe that behind all the cameras that show famous actors/actresses being happy, that they are more depressed than the average person? When on camera, is it a persona? by Wespo_Lopez2 • last post Oct 13th
I thought of this question after reading few answers on Quora, on the fame of Stranger Things cast.
Hey guys, I have been feeling sad over the fast few days because of how happy the Stranger Things cast look with their fame and attention. I envy them because they are 2 years older than me, and they seem like their acting careers are just starting. Any a by Wespo_Lopez2 • last post Oct 13th
Especially the actors of Millie bobby brown, Sadie sink, Finn and Caleb
Which Stranger Things actors do you think will succeed after Stranger Things finishes, and which actors will fall off in Hollywood? by Wespo_Lopez2 • last post Oct 13th
Millie Bobby Brown has 60 million followers alone just off the lead role of Stranger Things. So I think she is set for life.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Oct 13th
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.
[Hiring] Voice Actor for advertising copy by db_at • last post Oct 13th
Hiring voice talent to record a handful of voice over lines to be used in video ads for a game. Looking to cast both male and female voices with native American or Canadian English accents. Here is a reference for the tone and style of the voice over we're aiming for: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzDdvfOEhU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzDdvfOEhU) Script is about 100 words total, consisting of 13 lines. Each line will need 3 different takes / deliveries. Must be able to self record and deliver lossless, high quality .wav files. Full ownership / buyout required. **EDIT FOR CLARITY:** This means full license and ownership of the recorded files. **Target budget:** $200 - $300 USD Please reach out with voice samples.
I have very minimum interest in watching movies and shows due to my long term depression, what are some shows/movies I should watch to keep myself updated with the Acting world? by 40jbaby • last post Oct 13th
Warning: Kind of a long post, sorry! TLDR at the end :) Hello! So as the title says, I lost interest in my hobbies and basic things like watching entertainment once my depression settled in. I didn't realise this until recently and I've been dealing with it since I was 11. I've graduated from uni for my Acting course and I'm embarrassed about how little I know regarding shows/movies. I absolutely love acting, it's what I want to do but I don't keep up with the industry side of things. It's hard to explain to people it's due to depression as it's quite a heavy topic and just seems like I'm making excuses. I tend to rewatch the same things as it means I don't need to focus too much on them as I simply don't have the energy most times, or I need to be very interested in the show so as to ignore my thoughts and anxieties. Usually it's South Park, Futurama, Bob's Burgers. There have been a few shows where I've become very interested in them and either watched them to the end or gradually stopped watching due to the busyness of life and my lack of energy. Examples: Peaky Blinders, Line of Duty (I was very engrossed in and watched till the last season), Wentworth, Motherland, The Walk In, Black Mirror, The Walking Dead, Derry Girls, Girlfriends, etc. All of these shows I absolutely loved and enjoyed watching. I watched The Walk In with Stephen Graham whilst I was at work and was very engrossed in it and loved watching it from an actors perspective, it reminded me of how much I love acting and watching things. But it's like once I get home and I'm not in a position where the only thing I can do is watch TV, I lose interest and go back to watching my repeats when I'm bothered. I'm also very particular about what I like to watch, not a fan of romance or (copious) sex scenes, so I've had no interest in things like Bridgerton despite people telling me to watch. But I've come to accept that if I want to stay up to date I will have to watch these things anyway as people who aren't even looking to be actors have way more knowledge than me about movies and shows. So basically, what shows and movies should I watch to give myself basic knowledge of industry projects? Both classics and recent are welcome, there's so much stuff out there it would be nice to have a condensed list of main things to watch, to have somewhere to start. All genres are welcome too. I live in the UK as well so am also interested in British movies/shows, classics and recent. And just to finish, are there any other actors who've experienced this or can relate? It feels like every actor I speak to is obsessed with the industry and knows all these celebrities off by heart, I'm not really big on celebrity culture anymore and also don't have enough space in my brain to remember the names of people I don't know lol. I feel like an anomaly and very very embarrassed and kind of ashamed about it. Thanks for reading, looking forward to your comments :) sorry for the length of the post. TL;DR - I'm embarrassed about my lack of knowledge surrounding TV shows and movies, it's hard for me to watch new things due to my depression, lack of energy and motivation. But I love acting! Any recommendations for movies and shows to watch, both classics and recent to give myself a start?
Are there some productions that just don’t end up getting around to adding actor credits on IMDb? by penguin_reddit • last post Oct 12th
i’m still waiting on my co-star on Disney+ to be added by production on IMDb, and it’s been almost 2 months since it has aired.