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Acting BFA essay advice by flowerinaforest • last post Sep 22nd
Ok so college app season is starting to heat up and I’m struggling to write my creative statements and essays for drama programs. A super compact version of the idea I want to convey is such: I want to be an actor because I think that it is the most human form of storytelling, but I also think of it as more of a tool than an art form of itself. Actors are to play writes and directors, as pens are to writers, and instruments are for musicians. And I want to become the best pen/trombone/whatever that I can be. Obviously I’m going to make it nicer and include career goals and such, but I’m worried that my philosophy about acting will come off as rude or uninformed (maybe it is, idk) Any advice would be appreciated, very much freaking out.
Question for Toronto Actors by MulberryFamiliar7185 • last post Sep 22nd
Hey guys - I'm wondering if any Toronto talent can give me advice on looking for theatre auditions. I'm a working tv/film actor but my agent hasn't been able to find anything for me and I'm struggling on google. Currently non union. Is theatre still trying to come back from Covid?
Mobilize in support of Mob’s English Voice Actor; Fight for Union Dubs by milksopmishaps • last post Sep 22nd
Crunchyroll has chosen to recast Mob’s English voice actor, I think it’s important to rally behind him and other English dub voice actors right now. There were voice actors who reported only making $150 before tax and with no residuals for their roles in jjk0. ​ [A voice actor from Jjk0 movie who was only paid $150](https://preview.redd.it/d822xeksdgp91.png?width=360&format=png&auto=webp&s=a90e0ded623f27d0265d595844f29ca8902a53af) This is appalling and something that shouldn’t be given a pass as Crunchyroll is now owned by a company as powerful as Sony. Also, Netflix a few years ago made a contract on their own accord with **SAG-AFTRA union.** Even Netflix is doing better by voice actors in this regard. Kyle McCarley has tweeted the hashtag **#JustAMeeting** to represent Crunchyrolls refusal to merely meet with the Union and talk about potential future negotiations. I think it’s important to stand up for workers' rights and hashtag on Twitter (or TikTok & Instagram when they’ve stopped limiting comments on it) as much as possible. Also, feel free to use Crunchyroll's customer support form about wanting Kyle back for mob psycho 100 season 3 by talking to the Union. **Tell them you are unsubscribing and won’t watch the series on their platform. Let them know**. Use their resources. This cannot slide. This is for workers' rights. ​ ***Crunchyroll's Support Form:*** [https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket\_form\_id=61515](https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=61515) ​ *Thread from voice actor Ben Diskin regarding the situation and how Netflix actually handles dubs better:* [https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1572671747555729409?s=20&t=\_M7NfYvIEwUzxZ1FLvJvyg](https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1572671747555729409?s=20&t=_M7NfYvIEwUzxZ1FLvJvyg)
Looking for showreel feedback (Meisner trained, predominately film actor) by Mattgilp • last post Sep 21st
Hi Y'all! Not 100% sure on if this is allowed. The feels like it might fit into the 'headshots feedback' category, but there wasn't anything explicitly about showreels in the FAQs or rules. Mods please let me know if there's somewhere better for me to post this! Basically, I'm from the UK and mostly a filmmaker (Writer/director/editor) but I also studied Meisner extensively for a year, and on and off a couple of years since, as well as doing a bunch of theatre/drama stuff as a kid. I enjoy acting, and did so in a bunch of short films, mostly with local film students. Figured I could take some footage and put a showreel together to be used if I'm looking to get more acting gigs in future. So I'm looking for any thoughts on my current showreel! Mostly about the content and structure of the showreel itself, but if anything stands out about performance, or opinions on my type, I'm more than willing to hear that too! Anything you feel is missing? Anything you feel I should have left out of the reel? Are the scenes too long? too short? (I literally don't have any more of Black Mirror, so that's all that's going in!) Only bit of feedback I don't want to hear is 'Get headshots!' I know. I'm working on it lol. [https://youtu.be/QzA9Y25CoZU](https://youtu.be/QzA9Y25CoZU)
Makeup for Coverup by honeybobes • last post Sep 21st
Actors, what makeup do you use to coverup tattoos? Does it last all day? How do you apply it?
Do you think AI and CGI will take over the Acting business? by synthmylife • last post Sep 21st
Will actors become obsolete?
Newbie Quick Q’s by Agile_Ad_312 • last post Sep 21st
24F. I’m finally pursuing my acting dream. I have 2 big questions. 1. Is being vaccinated a must? I’m a Texas resident and unvaccinated and only had COVID once back in 2020. I just have no desire to get the vax. But if it will help me land roles I will be open to getting it. 2. First time visiting a big time agency in my city, they tried selling me their $3800 5 week course and said I had to pass a mock to then possibly join agency. I turned it down & am now taking an amazing $250 4 week course with an experienced actor :)). So, I’m coming into this alone, no agent, nada. Don’t have a whole lot of money. I find casting calls on instagram. I am wondering if Backstage is worth the membership in the long run? I’m trying to get some experience under my belt and hopefully land big roles soon. Thnx!!! Any other unique tips you wish you had known in your beginning years pls feel free letting me know.
What should i do with my career? by iKiruni • last post Sep 21st
Hello everybody! I just finished a 3 year acting course. Even though it isn't a uni, it's still something for my CV. In my country we only have one acting school. People say it's a really good one, but it looks like a very traditional one! I don't know if i want to follow the traditional path of an actor. Regardless of that, I'm looking for a job at the moment. And for me, the perfect job would be playing a character, but not exactly on a stage. I would love to interact with kids or play a funny character... Anyways, my question is! **What jobs can i do with an acting CV that aren't just woking on a acting company?** Thank you so much for reading!
Legit casting call or not? by Saaaintniiiick • last post Sep 20th
Found this in my local actors Facebook group. Even if it’s legit… it’s a bit weird. Firstly, it shoots out of my province (it says it covers airfare and accommodation), but why post in my LOCAL fb group? It says it wants the leads from my city but that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me if they’re not going through big casting directors and breakdown sites or agents. Secondly, this was posted Sept 18 and filming starts Sept 25th. It’s currently Sept 20th and tapes are due the 22nd. Booking airfare in that short of time seems rough too. The payment says they need actors to “work on points” which I have no idea what that means, but also once they “sell” the movie we will get paid a daily rate. Aside from the character descriptions I also don’t know what the film is about because there’s no synopsis. I looked up there website of the production company and there is one, but so far they’ve done promotional company videos and state they’re moving into feature films. The Facebook page follows one guy (not sure if he’s affiliated w the company because I can’t find any names anywhere) but he does look like a genuine filmmaker from this province. I don’t know honestly. I submitted because what’s the harm, and asked where exactly in the city it films/have they booked locations, and where the accommodation is. It seems semi-legit if you know what I mean. But cmon, nobody flies amateur actors out of province for a low budget indie for a new production company right?
how do I add nominations/award on my acting resume? by may_be_bigger • last post Sep 20th
I'm an actor and I was recently nominated for Best actor award and was awarded in another nomination in a film festival. I'm not sure if there is a proper way to include that in my resume or if I shouldn't add them at all. Any help would be appreciated
What is the charm and mystique of actors like brad pitt, tom cruise, denzel? by konzquenze • last post Sep 20th
These actors never relied on physically large bodies to attract attention, these actors are so refined in the way they move, talk, walk and they have so much influence in the industry then you look at the actors now are relying on physicality they seem more like meatheads then actors, like chris hemsworth, will puolter for adam warlock, kj apa, jason mamoa. I have nothing against these dudes my questions is how did guys like brad pitt, tom cruise, denzel gain the trust and respect of millions of girls and especially guys when a lot of guys are looking up to muscular figures.
I really struggle with ruminating after auditions by LetMeDisconnect • last post Sep 20th
I had an Audition today for a job that pays really well and would help me out a lot. I usually have a sense of when I do really well at an audition and those times I usually am less self critical and tend to get callbacks or if lucky, I get the role. This time I felt like I let myself down because I know I can do better but for some reason I did not. And so I message my actor friends expressing this and it drives me insane when they try to be positive or try to change my perspective and I can be a bit grumpy when they react this way. I don’t like to hear “oh you were probably good or better than you think “ and it just feels like they’re not trusting my judgement that I know I did not do well. I know how silly this sounds and I know it’s ridiculous to get so frustrated and almost angry over how my friends react to my thoughts about an audition that didn’t go well. It just becomes such an overwhelming obsession in my mind until I get a result. I feel scared to be positive about my performance because I want to make sure I’m being realistic about how I performed. I’m not sure if there was much point to my post other than getting it out of my system and as a way to not irritate my poor friends with my rant. Maybe someone can relate?
Genuine Question about acting by NotSoTraumAtiq • last post Sep 20th
Hi all, I have no background as an actor so to prepare for acting I started reading books by Constantin Stanislavski and Larry Moss. Rarely do I ever read books but these ones were so interesting about how they coach actors to reveal their emotions in the scene (essentially make them better actors) I absolutely loved it. However, it made me question if I like acting or the PROCESS of acting. Has anyone been in this scenario? I would love your opinion.
Where to find professional actors by SushiCPR • last post Sep 20th
I am looking for actors who can film their own short videos and send them to me. Is there a good place to find this kind of professional quality? I have been asking actors on Facebook but the quality is not consistent.
Any actors out there with dreadlocks? by Royal-Change-2094 • last post Sep 20th
i don't have dreads but I have twists in my hair. I am debating whether or not I want them to lock. I like the look of locs, but I worry it would hinder potential roles. truthfully I am growing out a afro and I love it but even that seems to maybe hinder roles, because most black men in film have mostly had low cuts. I see in the new house of dragons show there are black characters who are given locs, I think in the new avatar film some characters have locs as well. to get to the point are there any actors here with locs. have locs significantly affected the acting work you audition for/book?
What is an acting/actor’s profile? by sylviequach • last post Sep 19th
What exactly is an acting/actor’s profile? What do you need to do? Is it just an headshot of yourself with informations like height, etc. or a video of you from all angles, introducing yourself & saying informations or is it your acting resume with a picture of yourself on it? When agencies tell you to send your profile, what do they mean?
Any experience with MovieLux Artist Management? by LTHewitt • last post Sep 19th
London-based actors! Just received a contract with them which is full of typos. I can't find much about them but they seem okay. Does anyone have experience with them and should I avoid them?
Weekend Auditions - Rant by ActorActingInLA • last post Sep 19th
I want to preface this post by saying that I'm very grateful to be an actor who gets a lot of auditions. But I'm also allowed to be grateful and exhausted at the same time. Is anyone else overwhelmed with weekend auditions? I wish casting wouldn't be allowed to do this. I feel like as actors, we work so hard to get flexible week night jobs, that leave our days open for auditions. And although the new world of self tapes have made it easier to be an actor now then ever before, it's still SO demanding. Sometimes it feels like it's crickets during the week days as far as auditions go. But the minute Friday night comes around, audition notices start flooding in. All with Sunday night and Monday morning deadlines. This weekend I had 5 auditions. I was exhausted. I had to cancel plans to get them all done. And don't even get me started on the 6PM audition notice you get on Tuesday, thats due at 8am on Wednesday morning. I know deadlines happen and this industry is very fast paced, but I would much rather an 8am audition notice thats due at midnight that same day. Whatever happened to having your days open for auditions?
As an actor, what kind of paperwork do you look for on a short film? by FerrariCar12345 • last post Sep 19th
So I getting ready to direct my first "real" short film. I say "real" because it involves me actually casting people and not just asking my friends. It's a really small short film thought as it is really just me with a camera and two actors. However, I do not know the actors personally ( I found them on a Facebook acting group) so I want to keep it as professional as possible. Filming is pretty easy. There is no action or anything. It is a character/conversation piece. All that being said, what kind of paperwork should I present these actors. I also plan on paying them like 80-100$ probably for a days work (still working these things out). I'm assuming I need image release forms, and maybe a location release form since I plan on filming at an Air Bnb. Other than that, is there anything else I should give the actors? Thank you!
How should I use Twitter as an actor? by PaxG0ldc0re • last post Sep 19th
I’ve been toying with different social medias to use for promoting things I do like writing or performances. I thought that it would be a nice thing to have as an aspiring writer/actor. I have an instagram and TikTok and know how to use those apps. The one that I don’t know how to use is Twitter. I know it’s older, but it’s still a really nice social media. What’s the best way to organically grow and use that platform?