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How to write character descriptions for auditions by hiprunter  •  last post Sep 27th

So im actually gonna make my first screenplay happen. But i have no real idea how to write character descriptions. What do the actors need to know in order to audition? I find it difficult to make the characters be described correctly in so little words. Any advice?

Who sifts through submissions first, Casting Directors or Casting Assistants? by Blueeyesindisguise  •  last post Sep 27th

Does anyone have insider knowledge or experience with actor submissions? Who sifts through submissions first, Casting Directors or Casting Assistants- who makes the decisions to ask for tapes?

I had a one line co-star on a disney plus show - is it worth putting the clip on my Actors Access profile? by penguin_reddit  •  last post Sep 27th

The clip is short and it's only one line, but it's one of the only legitimate professional credits (not including student film stuff) I have right now. Is it worth adding to AA?

Never been casted after years by spacegreninja  •  last post Sep 27th

For most of the past few years, i've been doing theatre. In high school, and in college, i've taken a myriad of acting classes. But no matter how many auditions I do, no matter how good, i have never ever gotten casted. I've been told many times by my teachers (who also happen to be directors, and do the majority of casting) that I'm an amazing actor and i give my all to everything i get. And yet i've still never gotten anything. Not even as an extra or ensemble. It's infuriating. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong! they host help for auditions and they give me a ton of tips that I use, and still get nothing! I feel like i'm at the end of my rope and i'll never be able to do what I love.

I just feel that I'm not doing enough... is there more I can do??? by Globesurfer123  •  last post Sep 27th

I'm an actor in NYC. During the pandemic I was taking virtual acting classes, and doing workshops/seminars at various acting studios in the city. I got headshots and signed with a commercial modeling agent. I've been getting on set doing background work that I usually secure through Casting Networks. I just feel that I'm not doing enough to feel that I'm giving my maximum potential to this career choice. Every morning I submit on Actors Access and Casting Networks, which usually leads to background work or the occasional audition. I'd like to start booking more shorts or even student films just to get some credits on my IMDb. I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing that would aid in my career? I see many people booking shorts on here and it seems I'm missing those in the breakdowns. Any veterans that can give some advice? Thanks in advance :)

Must an actor be a show-off? by pbasch  •  last post Sep 27th

I ask this as an older person who used to be an actor in NY in my 20s and 30s without much success. Now in my 60s I'm taking a class again, preparing to jump back in, and I'm wondering... I have a personality flaw that I'm a bit of a showoff and loudmouth. I can be pretty funny sometimes when the stars align. At work (I'm a tech writer) I have learned to keep my mouth shut unless I have something substantive to offer (which is, tbh, a struggle sometimes). And in my family I have learned that it is almost always a better choice to listen and ask questions. I mean, it's hilarious and tragic that the best thing to do in life is almost always to sit down and shut up. I guess that's wisdom. Also, as an actor, being a showoff (and a loudmouth, don't forget that part) may be the thing that makes it so important to be on stage. But it also draws focus away from where it should be, namely your partners on stage, the script, the story, the audience. I am posting this rumination to get other actors' responses. Are you a showoff? Do you think it is helpful to your acting? Harmful? Maybe the (boring) answer is that it's good to be aware of it and keep a balance. What do you think?

Got hired for my first background job. by RandomGerman  •  last post Sep 27th

Signed up for Central Casting and got booked for my first job. Big show. Actually my favorite TV show. I almost died when I got the offer. Will be fun. I know it’s not acting but it gets me on a set and maybe make contacts or friends. Who knows. I have manners (cause I am old) and will not bug people and watch the hell out of what’s going on. Plus this way I don’t look like a newbie when I get hired as an actor. Any tips how to maximize this? I think I am good but there might be things I would not think about. You don’t have to tell me to be on time. I am German… can’t help to be on time. Annoyingly so.

Booked my first lead in a feature, SO in my head about the actual shoot… by Exotic_Reflection309  •  last post Sep 27th

So basically, after 5 years of trying and trying and booking a ton of random acting jobs across a bunch of different genres and budget levels, I finally booked my first lead in a feature length film. My issue is, I have gotten very comfortable crafting my very best auditions and then sending them into the void expecting to hear nothing. Now I’ve actually booked the leading character, and I’m having all of this imposter syndrome. It makes no sense to me as in my real life I used to be very shy before I started getting into art and I love sharing my other art forms and don’t care at all if nobody understands it or thinks I’m being “too much/ too free/ too avant garde”. I am a natural performer when I’m not afraid and I LOVE that feeling of sharing a story in dance or in writing. I have no problem being the life of the party or presenting outlandish ideas that inspire me, but…. Whenever I book, I somehow forget my entire personality and start to freak out that I secretly don’t even have one. Like, my superpower is gone. I can’t stress enough that in other art forms I don’t even think about it, the artistic expression comes completely natural and I believe in what I’m doing. Even commercials are never an issue, it’s strictly theatrical stuff that I get freaked out about AFTER BOOKING. When I was pinned for one of the leads in a TV show I had this terrible fear of booking it because I knew deep down I didn’t feel ready because of this. Is there some way I can prepare for this amount of material without defaulting to making the character have no personality? It seems so easy for all of the other actors to just come in and be themselves. This wasn’t problematic for me in the audition but something happens in this stage where I freak out and go emotionally blank!

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Close to my record. I Will visit everyone who posts here, twice this week. Please return. Thanks by Mattie Ward  •  last post Sep 27th

Close to my record. I Will visit everyone who posts here, twice this week. Please return. Thanks https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm9989253?s=8ac1bee8-b401-5e39-2cf4-36b95b876886&site_preference=normal

An online presence is super important - make sure you're contactable! by Crowdfunder101  •  last post Sep 27th

I've recently started producing my own short films with decent enough budgets and large casts/crews. One thing that got me was how little people self-promote. So here's some insight and tips from my journey. You've no idea how frustrating it is when trying to find good talent - maybe spotting them during an acting workshop and only catching their name - and not being able to find them online. And even when you do find good talent that you might want to work with in the future, it's a nightmare trying to index it all manually - if I can just drop a weblink into my spreadsheet, it's far more efficient than seeking out your headshot, email, phone etc from various sources. Facebook and Instagram are not good enough - they require sign-up to view a profile, and accepting their cookies/'privacy' policy otherwise you can't access content. If one is logged in and does a search, their 'algorithm' tends to show profiles it thinks will be more relevant based on country/interests/etc rather than accuracy of the name. Also terrible if your name is fairly common, eg Tom Smith. Twitter is better as you can easily spot a headshot, web link and usually their rep or contact email in their bio. So make sure your bio is up to date, regularly checking any links to make sure they're not broken. By no means am I implying you have to start worrying about follower count or posting regularly. Open a Private Browser (and if you have one, use VPN) and Google your own name. See what comes up. How hard or easy is it for someone to find you? Do a dozen other unrelated links and people pop up before/around you? Now try adding 'actor' to the search terms. Any better? If not, try figuring out how to improve those results. Try putting more relevant keywords in your Twitter bio or actor's profile. It's also extremely important to list your current city/country. The times I've stumbled upon a great actor who doesn't have this listed and I take time to reach out to them only to find they are half way round the world from me! The most effective way to present yourself online, where you're fully in control, is having your own website with a personal domain. Even if that website just redirects to your actor's profile/Twitter/A headshot and email address, that's fine. If your'e a bit tech savvy you can easily get something bare-bones created yourself, and it's cheaper than you might think. It also comes with the added bonus of being able to use the domain as your professional email address, which, sure, might be quite vain but I think it just shows that extra little bit of dedication subconsciously. If you want to go down that route, my recommendations: Namecheap: Domains sub $10 Hosting: There are free options (GitHub). Otherwise $20-60 annually (even better if you can get one for $100 for unlimited domains and share with your pals) Try not to use same provider for hosting and domain. Though sometimes the hosting service offers a free domain - fine. Avoid GoDaddy at all costs. Learn Bootstrap and how to edit Bootstrap templates. Otherwise, Wordpress .ORG not .COM Avoid Wix! I hope this is helpful to some. Take it or leave it - I'm by no means an expert, it's just my own findings. I *want* people to succeed! And I think this is one way to boost an avenue of success.

Call times and the actor by Impossible-Wind-987  •  last post Sep 27th

i know it’s better to arrive early on set rather then on time. How early should i arrive, i fear that i’ll arrive way to early before crew gets there.

Would you work on a one-man crew film? by FerrariCar12345  •  last post Sep 27th

Coming from a filmmaker. I'm making a short film, and I do not have a crew. The reasons are a mix of the film being a conversational piece and the fact that part of the project assignment (this is for film school) is that I cannot have a big crew. I need to have a major creative part in the film. All that considered, I just figured this can be something I can film by myself, but I need two actors. I will pay the actors for the one day of filming I am planning, but I'm just worried they won't take me serious if I say I am a one-man band even though this is a very serious project for me, and I have spent a lot of time prepping, storyboarding, etc. Should I mention on the casting call that I do not have a crew or after I talk to the actor? I’m looking for a somewhat experienced actor (non-union) which is why I'm worried that they wouldn't want to work on a film with no crew.

The Definitive Spider-Man Voice Actor Ranking by Commercial-Mix-2633  •  last post Sep 26th

Toronto Actors: Compass Artist Management by 416throwawayy647  •  last post Sep 26th

This is a throwaway account, but I've been hearing a lot of horror stories about this agency withholding payment from actors. Please use this thread as a place to communicate about this situation.

Is Backstage.com legit? by TypeAffectionate  •  last post Sep 26th

I’ve heard and seen a lot about it across the internet and it’s just a bunch of job postings for actors, etc. Pretty much everyone in the entertainment industry. Has anyone used it? Is it legit?

Who is your favorite voice actor/who inspired you to pursue your interest in voice over work? by HappyHammy7  •  last post Sep 26th

Not just limited to English VAs! All are welcome. Me personally, one Zach Aguilar. He's in a ton of stuff I'm a huge fan of (Fire Emblem, Genshin Impact, Demon Slayer, Bubble, etc.), and I always find myself watching something that has his name on it, even if it isn't my personal cup of tea (for example, Netflix's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners). He also streams on YouTube, so it's really interesting to be able to consume content he produces, and not just works that he's in. The content he makes is based around what projects he's in and it's clear that he's very passionate about them and I love that (if you wanna find him over on YouTube, search up airzach)! I am really curious to see what you folks say, because there are hundreds of amazing VAs out there and I'm excited to know who especially feels important to you as people who have decided to pursue voice acting.

I wanna be actor by Elijahgarfield21  •  last post Sep 26th

I’m 17. My names elijah. I wanna get a theater degree. How does one go about life after college ?