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Is it easy for an actor to remember who they worked with over the years? by Desert_City_Lights • last post Oct 6th
For example, for those that have been acting for decades, would they remember a crew member or actor they used to talk to during the filming of one movie 35 years ago? If so, how common is it to remember, stay in touch, or even forget people throughout your career?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Oct 6th
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.
Networking Filmmakers party? nyc by Impossible-Wind-987 • last post Oct 6th
do anyone know where i can find a filmmakers/ actors party in nyc. I missed one last month and it seems interesting
WeAudition slow for anyone else? by BitterRabbitKid • last post Oct 6th
I love the resource, use it as an actor and reader all the time. Of course the site has some flaws but no need to get into that here. As a reader, I've been getting \*zero\* requests suddenly? I have about 50 positive 5-star reviews and whenever I logged on I would usually get at least one request in a sitting. There are multiple professional credits attached to my IMBD and I have reasonably priced (or maybe not??) reader rates ($5/15min, $10/30min, $20/hr). I leave my beacon on all day long and for the past week and a half it's been literally crickets. Am I missing something? Maybe just a bizarre coincidence? Would love to know if anyone has any tips to get more readers, as I really enjoy having this tiny little side source of income -- grocery money!!
Dream Team Talent Agency (Atlanta) by Perfect_Excitement65 • last post Oct 6th
Auditioning for Dream team talents Atlanta Division does anyone know if they are a good agency and get their actors auditions frequently?
Looking for Voice Actor for Mobile Game by TeamBadPanda • last post Oct 6th
Greeting! I have a medieval fantasy game I am building for mobile. I am looking for two actors to record their voices for the games introduction. I am looking for a female voice actor who can record a 7 paragraph script speaking as a elf. I also need a male who can record the same script speaking as a dwarf.
I really want to become an actor, but I'm not sure if I will enjoy the process or if I actually just want the reward. by RareComputer8021 • last post Oct 5th
I have always loved watching movies and I wish that I could be in those worlds that the movies create. Like, I want to fight goblins, fly on the back of a dragon, use magic, become a superhero, survive on an island, and get lost out in space. So I thought that in order to be in those worlds, I could be an actor. My parents are skeptical because they think that I might just want the reward of acting (like being famous and making lots of money), and this is fair because they don't want me to waste my time on something that I don't actually love, yet I think I actually do love the process of acting but I'm not sure. What do you guys think? What could I do to figure all this out?
Should I stick with my Talent Agency? (Chicago) by flash217- • last post Oct 5th
I'm a part of a boutique agency in Chicago. In the last 5 months, I've had 3 theatrical and 8 commercial auditions. Is this too slow? I'll note that I am a relatively new actor so that may be why and I should just have more patience.
How do I get more audition call-backs for lead and supporting roles as a new actor? by An-Actual-Vampire1 • last post Oct 5th
I live in Los Angeles and have been acting for two years. I use Backstage and Central Casting but have gotten way more background roles than any audition call-backs. How can I get more roles for lead and supporting? I have professional headshots and a demo scene, as well as one IMDB credit. What else can I do to get more roles? My current goal is to get an agent but I feel like I need more demo scenes before applying. I've been lead in about 3-4 scenes, all student film material but I don't have the footage.
SAG-AFTRA actors: vibe check? by nondescriptmammal • last post Oct 5th
Hey all, I've been in the union for 10 years now; I've learned more about what happened before I joined, and I've seen a lot happen to the VO folks of the union since joining, and it is hard not to be angry. Voice-over is rarely treated like a full-fledged career in the union, and it usually is approached more from the lens of "This is something fun you can do when you're not booking enough on-camera work!" The reason I'm posting is because of a talk I joined last week. They offered a panel discussion on how to get into live-action dubbing. I'm already somewhat in that world, but I thought it might be good to learn some more names and faces. I stuck around long enough to hear the MC ask, "What voice-over demo do you want to hear when you're reviewing actors?" and this casting director straight-up said "a live-action reel." I understand this CD is not a SAG-AFTRA rep, but it really summed up the union's attitude toward VO. It's just something to do on the side. I have no issues with more actors from outside of VO exploring it. I think it's great. But VO didn't even have its own department until 5-6 years ago, and we still don't have a ton of resources for us specifically. I'm looking for discussion on how fellow union folks handle this, what your attitudes are about being in the union as a principally VO person, and what you think we can realistically do about it. Cheers.
Actor compensation by cutieflamingo • last post Oct 5th
Hi all, have a question that would like to ask for opinion, currently l'm new in acting and got casted by a project it stated it has some compensation…... Well during the production day the production house didn't ask me to act much basically nth much did maybe just one shoot for few seconds?not sure if they recorded that actually... Then they told me to leave. Ok so in this case, do they have to pay me? Thanks you all I'm new here
Acting classes in New York? by Web-Wonderful • last post Oct 5th
Hey everyone, I’m visiting New York in November and I’d love to experience a New York acting class looking for recommendations for any drop in acting classes I could attend for professional actors. I am hoping for either an just a short evening class but all I can find are long courses. Any suggestions would be great.
The acting class I’m in sucks what do I do by Saaaintniiiick • last post Oct 5th
The city I currently live in isn’t renowned for its acting but I joined an 8 week acting class to keep up my training as I do auditions off in the city. The first class was tonight and man, I hate it. Firstly, I’m a 20 year old woman and 90% of the class is 60+ year old men so don’t know what that’s about. Secondly, I’m not by any means an acclaimed working actor, but I’m trying so hard to get there, and when the teacher asks if anyone knows what an objective or beat is and people shake their heads, I’m just exhausted. Everyone is nice and passionate about acting, but I’m so much more than this. There’s only one another studio in my city I can try for classes, but this studio doesn’t offer any sort of refund and I don’t know if I can stick it out. It was a couple hundred dollars so I dunno if I can just drop it, but it’s two hours once a week I could spend doing meaningful work on auditions. I’ll try and ask/beg if I can switch into another class w people my age but I’m not sure it’ll happen and this studio seems pretty amateur and probably doesn’t care abt my acting development more than profits
Seeking very specific 2-woman (or gender neutral) comedy scenes from TV by gina_theresa • last post Oct 5th
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but not new to acting! I'm a bilingual (eng/한국어) acting coach and I've recently taken on a new client. She is a very well-established actor, but is just starting to learn how to act in English. She tackled her first monologue like a champ, and now we're moving into dualogue work. The only problem is, I'm struggling to find solid examples of 2 woman/ gn comedy scenes from television. Most comedies/ sitcoms are massive casts, like 5+ people (Friends, HIMYM, New Girl,) and it's been like a needle in a haystack trying to find a two burner with women. So, if any of you are avid television watchers and can think of a scene that had you in stitches, please drop them below! I don't mind doing the transcription work myself as long as I can find the episode somewhere.
Is it worth to get an agent if you are just starting out? by eldemusic • last post Oct 5th
Hi all! I've been asking dumb questions all over this wonderful subreddit and of course on my journey to becoming a va more of these come up. I got a little role in a videogame demo, which made me happy. It's by no means perfect. It's over acted and made under a blanket, but it's a start. I want to become a videogame voice actor. It's a hobby since I just like learning accents and making up voices in my head, trying them out, tweeking them a bit and such. I DON'T WANT TO MAKE BIG BUCKS I have a job for that. So that's what I wanted to ask. Is it worth to just shove off all the work to an agent? I have abysmally low reply rating on all the cites and emails I send. Usually the v.g. companies just tell me "we use an agnet, sry". So, maybe I shouls get one? If yes, than which ones are better? What company should I go to? If not, why?
How much leash do agents usually give actors when they first sign them? by Legendsball • last post Oct 5th
Just passed the one year mark since I signed with my agent. We have a great relationship and I've gotten a few pencils, callbacks and have auditioned for some cd's multiple times but no bookings yet. Just got updated headshots and got my showreel sorted a few weeks ago as well. Is there a point where you would start worrying if you'll get dropped? I have confidence in my abilities and I know I'm doing well but the fear of getting dropped just won't go away.
Seeking advice for breaking into receiving quality tv/film auditions and getting momentum by detlillaspoket • last post Oct 4th
I've been in LA for 4 years now. The first two don't really count when talking about auditions because I spent them in a 2-year acting program learning the craft and not auditioning. Then Covid happened. I didn't try to work during covid, as I was focused on staying home and staying safe. I landed my first agent mid-2021, with whom I only ever received one theatrical audition (albeit for a great show), but they had 1000 clients so probably not the best person to get me out. I've since signed with a boutique agency, 100 clients, 20+ year industry veterans, so a lot more focused, but I have yet to receive a single theatrical audition through them despite everyone telling me I have great headshots, including my current and former agent, and being SAG-eligible. Is it "normal" in the beginning of your career to rarely get auditions even if you have an agent? I'm 20s-30s age range & female so lots of competition but I do have a bit of a character look and identify as lgbt. I have a reel that I paid to get produced, plus some footage from a short film I produced and it's okay. Definitely decent enough to land a co-star audition I would think. I have spent lots of time (6+ years) in acting class and am currently in a booking class so I think I'm capable of booking but I just....don't ever get the opportunity to book the job. I do self-submit on actor's access and am auditioning through there and I'm also producing some stuff on my own, so I'm staying busy, but I want those big theatrical auditions that you can only get through an agent and I've yet to really land any despite having an agent. I'm wondering what you folks did to get yourself to that point. Building relationships with casting directors? Joining SAG? Having a bunch of credits on no-name projects around town? Getting a great agent? How does one get a great agent without having recognizable credits? I'm just frustrated because I feel like I'm right at the precipice of breaking through that wall, and I see it happening for my classmates, but I just haven't been able to cross that bridge yet. Tips?
For those who think Tom Cruise is not a good actor by onionsandradishes2 • last post Oct 4th
Ralph Macchio acting technique by bohrphycs • last post Oct 4th
Ralph Macchio being my favourite actor, I wonder which acting techinque he uses. Is it The method, Meisner, any other???
Casting director's explanation of which audition wins by controltheweb • last post Oct 4th
> *"I listen for one authentic moment—which most auditions have zero of—and then figure we'll bring you into the studio and get a few more moments out of you."* Another useful quote I remember: "Well-trained actors sound like non-actors. Non-actors sound like bad actors." ([What is Voiceover](http://whatisvoiceover.com/) has some tips on how to achieve authenticity in voice acting.)