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Hypothetical: If you had unlimited resources (time, money, etc.), what would you have done differently? by DonaldJGromp • last post Oct 1st
Being a professional actor takes talent, determination, and a good amount of luck. Often, the profession requires a full time side job which takes away from one's ability to take more classes, workshops, auditions, etc. If you could go back to when you were starting, with unlimited time, money, and ability to travel what would you have done differently? ​ What classes would you have taken? How often? With whom? What casting sites would you have been using earlier? What additional steps or roles would you have taken? Would you have moved to a different city? Better headshots and haircuts? Professional coaching on auditions? ​ What do you feel would have made you better positioned for success (regular roles, working actor, etc.) either overall, or earlier in your career?
How do I fix my resting face to make it more neutral? by okaychair • last post Oct 1st
I've been told by film/tv casting directors, directors, and other actors that I'm good at reacting to other people's news (heartbreak, shock, fear, etc) and good when I'm saying a line. However, I apparently need to work on my resting face when I'm neutrally listening to something because I look kinda sad or blank even when I'm perfectly content. It was never a problem when I used to do theatre for obvious reasons. I do plan on taking film/tv acting classes, but in the meantime, any advice?
Los Angeles based actor looking to form a film making group with fellow actors who also have some production skills. by bigguysmalldog • last post Oct 1st
Hello, my name is Bruce Nachsin, I am an actor and I am also a writer & producer. I’ve had several short films in the past and I would like to start making content again. I am looking to find a few like minded individuals in the Los Angeles area who are not only good actors, but also have production skills, equipment and experience to form a group with a focus on producing short films and short form content with eyes towards being able to eventually build bigger projects once we have found a good working relationship. Now, who exactly am I and why should you want to work with me? As an actor, you can think of me as an intersection between a John Candy and a John Belushi. I’m currently on the heavy side but can move very well and have stunt training. check out my [IMDB](https://imdb.me/brucenachsin) As a producer, I have made several award winning short films, I have a good grasp of story and most importantly, I can see things through from conception to finalization. In post production, I am a decent editor and I can even pull off a few moments of decent After Effects. A few samples of my films: [Dark Specter 2](https://youtu.be/haUP47gv2Es) [Lunchtime is Over](https://youtu.be/DmlFS2lS7ho) [Nothing Personal](https://youtu.be/2xuKK14vthI) [Searching for the Words](https://youtu.be/Ki27PLCO4Fs) [Stuff ‘N’ Stuff](https://youtu.be/TBgnee_7NeE) Resources I bring to the table: Hardware: Blackmagic 6k Pro 2 Manfrotto tripods Several lenses Several LED Panel lights, plus a few other lights Professional Sound equipment including Sennheiser Lavs, and Boom Mics Zoom H6 recorder with all accessories Full Boom pole setup with Rode Blimp and Carbon Fiber pole. Additional sound setup that allows for recording up to 8 sources at once. Software: Full Adobe Suite Full DiVinci Resolve suite Older Pro Tools What I am looking for are actors who will also have a mix of their own production equipment and additional skills like editing, sound design, color grading, vfx and social media marketing. The idea is that between everyone we would have the skill set to produce quality content without having to outsource or spend much money, which has always been the killer in making things for me. As far as what will we make, it will all depends on who the members of the group are and what are their strengths as performers, we should be playing to our strengths to highlight people in their most castable roles. As far as any kind of pay goes, the idea of this project is to form a Los Angeles actors group that can self produce for itself, there is no pay, but if we were to get to the point where our films and content made money, then we would split any profits that would occur. So if this sounds interesting, if you’ve always been the person trying to get people on board with you creatively and find yourself doing all the heavy lifting, if you’ve really wanted to do something and get frustrated by more talk then action then let’s talk. We just might be able to do something.
Bail out of my role in a film? by jjkkkppp12 • last post Oct 1st
I’m a newer actor - I’ve been training, self-submitting, and auditioning. Recently I went through an audition process and committed to a supporting role for a short film. The role isn’t large but from the sides I read for there was a fleshed out character, a reason for my character to exist in the script and help move the story forward. Soon after committing the director emailed an updated script and I saw that my scenes were cut out. My role had been reduced to two lines and I saw that there didn’t seem to even be a reason for my character to exist - if you cut out my 2 lines, the script would make sense. More so, it felt the director just needed my presence in the scene to fill up space (he could probably just get an extra). Is it fair to bail out? I feel like I was catfished during the audition process based off the sides I read for. Additionally, a number of other films (that happen to shoot the same wknd as this film) I submitted for reached out to me to audition and these roles are far more substantial. I just feel like I’m not getting much out of the film, am definitely not reel material. The shoot is 6 weeks away and I committed to the role a few days ago.
Is it ok to post here for gay male actors for an adult scene? by malefootlover1 • last post Oct 1st
I am looking to hire adult actors for my gay male video shoot is this a place I can ask?
Any Actors/PC Gamers? by mycco • last post Sep 30th
I am looking for actors that are involved in PC gaming, Have an opportunity to spread skill set and expand awareness. Also looking for someone Bilingual in Spanish/English. This is a start up production, that you can be involved with from your own computer while also gaining experience and knowledge. Just comment below if interested, thank you!
Lots of teen characters, not many teen actors… by Abirando • last post Sep 30th
I’m thinking about film in particular. I always figured teen characters were often played by older actors because they’d had more time to develop their skills—but is that actually true or is it for superficial reasons (acne being the first thing that springs to mind)? Young people can be decent actors—some children have been nominated (or won!) major acting awards. It almost seems like young people are banished to acting Siberia during their teen years. There are exceptions of course, but I am not super knowledgeable about casting and curious if anyone has insider knowledge on this phenomenon.
Question about 2 Toronto Agencies by daisytuliprosee • last post Sep 30th
I’ve unfortunately been caught in the mess that has occurred with a formerly reputable talent agency in Toronto (if you know you know…) As a non union actor I have little protection…and little prospects
I need to sound old but I am 15 by Lloyd_A • last post Sep 30th
Hello, I am making a game where I need there to be a middle-aged or old, sounding male voice actor. The problem is, I am a 15-year-old male. My voice is quite deep, but I just don't sound old. Any tips? Is this even possible?
3 years of amateur work & I'm ready to take my next step - but how should I go about it? by Behonkiss • last post Sep 30th
I started pursuing voice acting and general voiceover in mid-2019, after trying out improv and both enjoying and getting positive feedback on my ability to bring out different voices and personalities on a whim. Due to living in Washington DC, which is not a prominent area for voice work, I gradually set up a home recording booth with an XLR mic and high-quality interface for higher-quality sound, took several coaching sessions from a veteran still active in the industry, crafted a demo reel with professional help, and have worked exclusively remotely both due to the pandemic and my location. I've focused on auditioning for public casting calls through platforms like Twitter, Casting Call Club, Voice Acting Club, and even Reddit on occasion. Doing this, I've landed a few indie YouTube & Newgrounds project roles as both characters and narration, one e-learning instructional gig, and voices in a few Steam games through this time, but I'm feeling a desire to take things more seriously and invest time and money into the next significant step towards making this a true profession and source of income. This is due to a good 70-80% of the indie & amateur projects I read for not coming out, which leaves me with nothing to put on a demo reel or resume, and the lack of financial return - I estimate I've made maybe only $150 total through this three years of work. I know that it would be foolish to assume I should immediately aim to look for an agent or move to a more prominent area of the industry like New York, LA or Texas, especially since I've seen it recommended multiple times to not try either until you already feel that you're getting steady work and making steady income. (I actually am interested in moving to one of these locations in due time, but want to make sure I have a proper foundation first.) I'm just trying to figure out what the best remote platforms and overall workflows are appropriate to do this. I was gearing up to save for a [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) membership, but I've seen all the recent outcry and criticisms about the changed payrates and rules making it less financially sustainable for actors, so I'm likely going to look elsewhere. Right now, I feel most likely that I'll renew my Backstage membership and focus daily on auditioning for remote voice acting and narration gigs on it (I've been on and off it in the past and have had several close calls when it comes to casting, but have yet to get actual work from it - I'm hoping that can change if I commit more), plus start applying to ACX for audiobook narration since my e-learning client was pleased with my work and I've been practicing reading books and text out loud to hone that sound. But I'd like to try and do more beyond that, yet with my remote location and lack of connections I'm unsure what the right processes to start actually are. Has anyone here been in a similar situation and gone through this stage in their career, and what steps would you recommend taking to increase work opportunities, growth, and the start of a more steady flow of work?
Leveling Up by BigShowa • last post Sep 30th
Hello everyone! This question is for the people who’ve gotten to the point of booking guest star / co star roles and above.. I am an actor in LA that’s been doing the student film/ ultra low budget indie short grind for the last couple years and signed with a boutique agency a few months ago. I was wondering what things you felt you were doing to get you to that next level in your career, where you were getting more auditions and eventually bookings for bigger jobs? Whether that was networking techniques, investments in headshots or certain classes, different mindsets, ect. Please let me know, thanks!
N/U Commercial Actors: Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Did by seanny333 • last post Sep 30th
If you're a working non-union actor at the beginning of your career, this experience might be worth the read, especially if you do/plan on doing commercial work. They're expectant, deceitful, untimely, and predatory. Their casting calls are vague and omit most of their intended usage, strategically offer less than you're worth for their unfair terms so that they can bribe you with more to make it seem like a deal if you try to negotiate, then get back to you so late that you're pressured into letting them exploit you. To top it off, if they decide to dump you for fighting for what you deserve, don't expect that response until the midnight before the shoot, after you've already packed your bag with the suitcase full of clothes they asked you to bring BEFORE they ever even sent you the contract. More often than not, contracts with unfair terms are either copied and pasted from templates online or just offer as little as they can for as much as they can get away with because it's less of a headache and more money for them; typically, if asked for limits on usage and or better pay, they oblige because they didn't really *need* the original terms to begin with. This producer, however, knew exactly what they were doing from the moment they told me to hold the shoot date, all the way up to the disrespectfully late moment they rejected my negotiated terms. I canceled my attendance to a wedding, took off of work, and spent hours putting together/taking pictures of wardrobe options, only to spend more hours trying to renegotiate this unfair contract that I (should not have) assumed I'd have no problem changing if I needed to. I'm still fairly new, but have enough experience to know that this seemed really fishy. I called my ex (a casting director for many years) and he wasn't surprised, but agreed they were especially predatory. I asked him what I should do and I couldn't believe how much I learned about the business side of things from him. So grateful. If enough actors started rejecting contracts claiming usage rights in perpetuity, negotiating pay, educating other actors, and calling out predators, we'd set a different standard. Maybe Backstage would force usage terms to be listed on calls. I'd love a more effective platform for actors to share information and put unethical industry companies out of business. We shouldn't have to learn through career-risking experiences with manipulative producers what we deserve. I knew enough going into this career to protect myself fairly well, but I still wasted so much time and put life on hold for nothing this week. I hope some influencer-actor starts a series where they turn stories like this into viral videos, or some tech-savy actor makes a website for N/U actors to publicly call out this kind of thing (with names). Until then, I know it was my responsibility to know not to invest so much time into a project before asking for usage details, a contract, etc. and I learned my lesson. P.S. Are we allowed to use company names on here if we wanna publicly drag them?
Actors Access mistake by SafePizza1719 • last post Sep 30th
I submitted for a call back but forgot to save the changed name of "scene1_Name" so now the name of the vids are just random numbers. Is this fine or did i just screw my chances. Should i contact aa??
Backround / Actor Doubling in Film by TitaniteHydra • last post Sep 29th
Hey, folks. I'm not exactly the most experienced when it comes to in-person acting, primarily doing most of my work in Voice Work. However, I took a gig as a backround actor in an upcoming film. As it happens, I've also been selected to double an actor. Since I'm inexperienced, I'm trying to make sure things are on the up-and-up. Naturally, since I'm just a backround, it's not like I can make arguments one way or another, but I'd like to know one way or another- Is it normal for them to pay me the same backround rate as a double? I assume it won't include stunt work, but I won't know until I'm on set.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 29th
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.
Where can I find casting calls/auditions without paying? by Micahxfranco • last post Sep 29th
I don’t want to pay for Backstage but want to find casting calls/auditions in California. Can anyone help me with this? I’m a new 23 year old actor and have been in one local film and am looking for new opportunities. Here’s a clip of my acting: https://youtube.com/shorts/QW0CkaZkSAg?feature=share . How do I get in contact with casting directors?
Actors' Equity EPA Auditions by FiremanTodd • last post Sep 29th
Can anyone tell me how EPA auditions are currently being run in New York? I stopped auditioning this way when the pandemic hit, but I assume the EPAs have resumed. No one answers the phone at the union office, so getting info from someone there is difficult.
How often does your commercial agent get you auditions? by SarcasmSandwhich • last post Sep 29th
My manager connected me with and I signed with an agent commercially in early august and I haven't yet received any auditions from them. The agency is in the top 150 on IMDbPro and the agent only Reps about 77 people themself. So I thought I'd ask other actors. How often does your commercial Rep get you commercial auditions? I'm female, black/white/native - ethnically ambiguous, 16-25 age range.
[FREE] Forgotten Crusaders And The Race Against Time - Episode 8 - Lightseeker Heir; 5 Male VA. by ZephyrFH • last post Sep 29th
\-------CASTING CALL-------- ​ Project Title: Forgotten Crusaders And The Race Against Time - Episode 8 - Lightseeker Heir; ​ Project Type: Machinima, Animation; ​ Compensation: Non-Paying; ​ Vocals Needed: 5 Male VA. ​ Audition Due Date: 4 October 2022; ​ Warnings: Safe for all ages; ​ Project Summary: This is a story inside of the World of Warcraft project a friend of mine has been writing. The story's about the destiny of a boy that with time will discover dark secrets from his ancestors. I wish to bring all of it to animation and post it on Youtube; ​ Audition Material: Giving material to the ones who show interest; ​ Recording Days: As soon as the actor's able to record; ​ Submission Details: Able to send the files through Wetransfer or Myairbridge. Will give more info over discord - Zephyr#4215; ​ Requirements: ​ \- Must have decent home recording setup with no back ground noise; \- Please record in mono and save in .wav or .mp3 format; \- Must be available during this week of recording; \- Must have my discord so we are able to talk;