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Aspring Actress in Texas by TypeAffectionate • last post Sep 8th
Hi all. Ever since I was a kid \[I am a 21F\], I've wanted to act on screen but never did do theatre or anything like that through school. I actually forgot about it for awhile until summer of 2018. Even then, I was unable to take theatre my senior year. I come from a large city in Texas, there are absolutely no acting studios, agencies, acting classes, anything you would find in a big city similar (or exactly like) Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin or New York. Obviously, just moving to either of those at the drop of a hat doesn't always work and is not a smart thing to do. There is only one talent agency and a few community theaters here. Before the shutdown in March 2020, I was only able to audition for one CT play. I got a callback, but I didn't get the part. The person who did though was freaking amazing, I'm not even kidding. I already understood there is a ton of rejection in the entertainment industry and that you could go to 100 auditions and only land 1 role, so I managed to look on the positive side. I may not have gotten the part, but at least I got a callback. So the director saw something in there. Natural talent can only get you so far, so I'd like to expand on that and try to land more CT roles until I have enough money to get to a bigger city or something like that. So there's not a ton of sources out there to get started or even to learn. Are there any legitimate online acting classes? Should I just try to buy books off Amazon or Barnes and Noble to try and teach myself? How can I get started on acting when I have little to no sources around me?
How Much Do You Think Is Fair To Pay VO's who are playing Side Characters for a short film? by SBJTV • last post Sep 8th
What do you think is the maximum you should pay voice actors for Smaller roles in a short film? What is your budget range?
Feel Like I Can't Make Any Progress - What Am I Doing Wrong? by jlm792 • last post Sep 8th
I'm in my late twenties and have been in this industry for pretty much a decade in some way or another, but I feel like I've been doing it wrong this entire time and have made 0 progress. I'm based in NY, have my BFA from a prestigious college, have taken a million classes/workshops, have professional headshots/materials and know what I'm doing in a room is "good". In classes, my feedback is always positive and a lot of the time I don't even get a lot of feedback/notes from the CD workshops I've taken. But I cannot get anywhere. I will say I had some mental health issues over the last two-ish years that took me out of the game but I've been trying to get back into it for the last six months and nothing is happening. I hardly even see anything to submit for on Actor's Access or Casting Networks - maybe 5 things a week max for my type. I'm not that interested in theatre so that eliminates a lot of the postings. How are you making connections with CDs without an agent? I've submitted to so many reps and never get any responses back. But I also feel like I can't get auditions on my own. I have all the groundwork, and materials and training but I just can't get it together to move onto the next stage and I've been at this for years and do not know what to do differently. I feel like I'm running in circles and just not getting anywhere. How have you transitioned to the next stage up in your career?
Any tips for an international actor who's just starting out??? by meetmeinthedaylight • last post Sep 8th
Basically, I'm an 18yr old girl, and I want to pursue acting. The problem is, I don't live in the US, or in a country where there's at least any theater where I could start out at. I used to be on lots of school productions, but since I just graduated, I can no longer do that. I've also tried attending acting classes, but there aren't many here, and they're all awful. And, if I'm lucky, there'll be like two worldwide casting calls a year that I'll be able to submit to, (aside from the weird most likely scams on backstage). So I'm really stressed out, and don't know what to do. Which is why, I've been thinking about a few things I could do to help my career. First, moving to the US for a bit, since I do have family in LA (and Miami), which means I could technically move in with them for free for a couple of months (due to only having a tourist visa), but would I even be able to work??? Or would I just have to pray that I get lucky and get scouted on the streets??... I've also been contemplating the idea of filming a short film myself and sending it to big festivals, so I can be discovered like that, but realistically, would that even work, or happen?? This is where it gets even more ridiculous, as a last resort, I could try to become an influencer that's popular enough to get a manager or agent that's willing to sponsor me for a visa and get me auditions, I know that'd be really difficult, BUT tbh you just kinda just need to be consistent to build an audience PLUS I already know a few influencers that are doing big things like going to awards, premiers, and film festivals, my only concern is that I don't want to be known as an influencer since 9/10 times influencer get stuck being that... I also know a "nepo baby" whose dad is directing/producing some films (that aren't that great), and we are not that close, but do you guys think I should tell her to tell him about me?... that'd be lowkey embarrassing, but ig an opportunity is an opportunity and Jeremy Strong wouldn't be where he is rn if he hadn't networked
Best way to connect with other Actors in Los Angeles by Drecasso_Ent • last post Sep 8th
Been in LA for 2 years now and I still have barely connected with other actors out here. What’s the best way to connect with other actors, put myself out there more, and meet new people in LA?
How can i pursue becoming an actor realistically. by NeedHelpBecomingAMan • last post Sep 7th
Here is my situation. I m 23. I work from 7am-12pm roughly. I make about 1000$ a week minus gas which is around 150. And it is 1099 which means i can write off taxes. So basically around 45k a year. There is not a job that pays as good as this one and as comfortable. God allows me to take care of my family of 5(including myself). Reason for me wanting to be an actor is because i want to be in a videogame (motion capture) and be in movies to entertain people. There is more to my reasoning but it isnt important. I m going to be in an independent movie for about 30 seconds, i only have a few lines. Hopefully i get callbacks if someone likes my appearance. I m currently taking basic community college classes english 101 and precalculus in the afternoon. I need to get a 4 year degree and make 100k from start, so i m looking at computer science/software engineering. This is better than me finding another job or keep running after money. College can also allow me to experience plays and theatre. After I get money, I am able to make my family comfortable and be able to buy me time to take acting classes and get auditions. I want your guys' opinions. What is the best action for me to take. What would you do if you were in my position.
How do you prepare for a tv role larger than a costar? by throwtac • last post Sep 7th
Hi. For actor’s who have worked on TV shows, how do you guys like to rehearse/prepare yourselves before shooting a role in a tv show larger than a costar? Have you ever had to rehearse on your own without any help? What do you usually do? Any pointers/tips? Thanks!
how to get recognize?? by informedmoons • last post Sep 7th
(this is my first ever posting on reddit, so my apologies if im not doing it right…) im a—beginning—actress at 15, and i can’t seem to find any REAL, AUTHENTIC, and LEGIT casting calls/auditions for beginners and whenever i do, they will always say i have good potential and ask for over $500!! i was merely close to paying up but when i looked more into it, i realized it was a scam which made me cry!! it’s hard since i never really know where exactly to start. i tried to do headshots myself at home—which i cant since i dont have any cameras besides my phone and i cant afford to get my headshot taken. i’ve done plays at school, yet whatever i do, i just dont know where or what approach is best. i dont know how to get recognize by real and legit agencies and how i could start to finally build my dream career. all i ask is for some tips and advices!! thank you everyone!! and goodluck to anyone on their acting!!
A question for actors who are also filmmakers by hristomatique • last post Sep 7th
I know I can't expect random people on the internet to solve my indecisiveness for me but perhaps I can get some insights from someone with more experience. I did my Bachelor's in a field that turned out not to be my thing. Meanwhile I did a part-time course in filmmaking, and when it finished I also did a part-time acting course (both laster for one year). Initially I wanted to be a filmmaker, but it didn't take off immediately after the course was finished, so I decided to try acting too (I had some experience from an amateur theater I participated in). I also included some electives in film and theatre to my university degree. Anyway, about a year later I got a grant to work on my first short film with a production company. At the same time, I started getting some small acting gigs here and there. I decided to pursue a master's degree in either acting or filmmaking. From what I read, the university that I'm applying to is not that hard to get in, so I'm thinking which one should I go for in case I get admitted to both (I'm not from the US just btw, so it's not super expensive). I guess my main dilemma is that I don't know which one I like more at this point. I feel like I wanna do both, and I don't know which one is more useful to have as a degree. Filmmaking seems like it would get me more jobs, since there are a lot of international productions being shot where I'm from and I've heard a lot of students get internships and then permanent positions in the studios. The problem is I guess that I feel like I wouldn't wanna settle for just doing assistant director jobs on sets and I feel like I'd just be jealous of the actors as what they're doing is more fun. If I get to direct my own stuff that'd be great, but the grant that I got is actually not from my home country and in my home country it seems like everything happens with connections and mostly people whose family is in the industry get to actually make their own films, while other film graduates mostly do cinematographty/editing/assistant jobs. In this sense, it'd make more sense do study acting to potentially get more acting jobs that way, and hopefully if my short film does well I might also get more film grants and opportunities to direct as well. What bothers me though, is that the acting degree would be more focused on theater, and while I love theater I just don't see myself becoming a professional theater actor, it's also harder to get jobs there than in film studios and it doesn't pay that well. Anyway, if there are any actors who are also filmmakers reading this, which path makes more sense to you?
Does it benefit an actor in any way to do production assistant work while acting at the same time? by IAMMYONLYHOPE • last post Sep 7th
I mainly do acting full-time but between the times that I’m not booking work or auditioning I’m always looking to help out so I’ll do extra work. When I was on set doing extra work I offered to help and after the project was finished I got a call to do PA work on the next SAG project. Will this help me or benefit me in anyway and trying to become a full-time Actor?
Got Accepted Into An Agency But... by chidori1239 • last post Sep 7th
So, I got an email saying I was accepted to an agency I looked into! But I am skeptical of signing any paperwork just yet. Why? Well, when I initially researched talent agencies near me, I took a look at their website and it seemed very off putting...so I never signed up or submitted anything. Fast forward to two months ago, I meet another actor on set who is one of the main actors in a current tv show. On his IMDB, the agency in question is the one he's signed under. Interesting, right? So, they have some authenticity to them. So, I made an account on their website but I never uploaded anything except for my name....now I'm accepted. Seems a little sketch, no? What should I do?
How do you nail TVCs? by jontirictor • last post Sep 7th
Is there a secret to it or is it purely down to disposition? Seems like there are actors who naturally book TVC after TVC. Personally, I’ve never booked a TVC, but am regularly cast for narrative projects. I have another TVC audition tomorrow and was wondering if I’m wasting my time or if there are things that I could be doing differently.
question about shooting schedules by sp00kysabrina • last post Sep 7th
hey! finally landed a meaty role with a supporting character with many lines that appears through-out the script, where-as all my roles before were either smaller or it was a short enough short-film I could easily remember all my lines at once. but now i landed my first role with enough dialogue i will now have to be worrying about shooting schedules, which is both an out-right blessing and a blessing in disguise seeing as it's scary since i've never done it before, but a great oppurtunity to grow of which i'm excited for. my questions are: is "shooting schedule" even the correct term for this, the term for the schedule of which production will give actors to let them know in what order scenes will be shot, so that they can memorize scene by scene rather than a whole large script? would i ask production for the shooting schedule at some point or is it just expected to be given out? i want to know the proper ediquitte lol. mind you, this is an indie film though. my first time working with this director so i'm not sure of the way they run, but i get the hunch some indie film makers don't familiarize themselves with things like shooting schedules and call sheets and what-not, and would just expect the actor to learn the whole script at once lol. not saying i get this vibe from this company at all, i just want to brace myself for anything. say for some reason or another i SHOULD ask them for a shooting schedule, what is the proper timing to do so from point of being offered the role? or, on the contrary, how long should i wait after accepting a role before i should expect to have the shooting schedule sent my way. say it is proper etiquette to be sent the shooting schedule without asking first but the scenario i was talking about of an indie company not being very familiar with shooting schedules happens and now i have to ask, what would be proper etiquette there? sorry if it sounds like i'm overthinking LOL i literally got offered the role just yesterday and am now trying to be prepared as possible haha. thanks!
Partner for Acting? by LassieIris • last post Sep 7th
Hey everyone, I wanted to ask if there were any experienced actors or at least any actors more experienced than myself I can practice some Meisner technique with? I’ve been acting for several months and the feedback I generally get is that I’m pretty good, but it’s hard to keep that momentum without anyone to run lines with. I’m also practicing for a character I want to play as, please let me know via DM if anyone has an hour a week to spare. Thank you!
Yesterday I booked an incredible recurring role (my 2nd) that includes international travel. My first recurring airs this week. I’m over the moon but feel can never share my big wins with many other actor friends without feeling like I’m boasting. Anonymo by Zamking • last post Sep 7th
Let me preface this by saying that I’m not here to inflate my ego; I am nowhere near the top of billing; in fact I’m closer to the bottom than the middle lol, but I am aware that I have covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time as a no-name actor and I’m proud of myself for that. So I just booked a recurring guest star role on a major series with a star studded cast—I am so incredibly thrilled and still in disbelief that I landed this role. I am absolutely elated with the amount of progress I’ve made since moving to LA 4.5 years ago. I was able to join SAG within my first 3 months in LA due to booking a role on a web series. I managed to get an excellent manager through a well know casting director’s referral and subsequently got connected with my now agent. Multiple co-stars (Netflix, HBO, and Showtime) and a couple of guest stars (FOX and Paramount) and a very long list of commercial bookings. Much of this happened within the last 2.5 years. I’ve sacrificed everything and made a massive career change and shifted to acting with zero training, no connections, and no money—I even went through a pretty devastating breakup earlier this year (she ended it). I’ve struggled with financial, housing, and food insecurity many times but have soldiered on. It has easily been the most difficult 4.5 years I’ve ever experienced, but my struggles have always in silence and only the fruits of my labor are witnessed by others so from the outside it has appeared like I’ve always had things under control; I rarely do. The future is presently looking bright and dreams are starting to morph into goals and the dark times have become worth it. But I have, essentially, no one to share the bright moments with. Does anyone else run into the dilemma of whether to share your successes with industry friends if it appears that they are in a rough season? I personally always want to hear about my actor friends’ wins because it inspires me and motivates me. I could of course just not share with anyone, but it does feel good to have someone to share in the excitement with you. Even if it’s just Redditors lol. I’m not sure what my intent is with this post, but if it at the very least gives someone some hope that that next rung on their climb is within reach, then I’ll be happy with that. TLDR: I’ve done a cool thing and I’m giving myself a pat on the back for once.
Tired of Everyone by Kaori_Kat • last post Sep 7th
I want to be a Pediatric Nurse, Actress and Voice Actress, and possibly start a Small Business. People keep telling me I'm "trying to do too much." I don't know if I can take another "that's too much/you can't do all that" before I just quiet on everything.
Any actors in Los Angeles without a car? by Royal-Change-2094 • last post Sep 7th
If so is it easy to get around? Is it practical to live in Los Angeles without a car period? I don't go out too much. I have been to LA numerous to audition and have experienced how ridiculous uber prices can raise when the freeway gets busy. I realize auditions won't be everyday and some will be self tape. How do you guys manage, is it as hard as people may think?
ADHD Actors- Any tips on apps to keep auditions/schedule organized? by ohnoilostmypassword • last post Sep 6th
I self-submit and lose track of things so easily, a regular calendar doesn’t seem to be enough to keep me on top of deadlines. Curious what apps/workflow/tips folks might have to help because she is OVERWHELMED and DISORGANIZED. ***NOT interested in debating ADHD / diagnosing***
Any anime tips? by imnotorigional • last post Sep 6th
Hey all! I’m hoping y’all can help me out. I’m an actor, and have decided to pursue my dream of voice acting for dubbed anime. Would any of y’all have any tips on what some good first steps would look like? Any good agencies or the like? I’m out in Dallas trying my absolute best but I’m not sure where to start.
Actors needed- my script is finished by the_annoyedreamer • last post Sep 6th
A while ago I posted I wanted to direct a short film and a lot of people reached out. But the script wasn’t finished but now it is It’s a classic story about a boy & a girl but it’s not a romance. It comes from my strange and weird mind and I love it and would love to bring it to life. ACTORS NEEDED Lead Male is aged 18-22 Lead Female is aged 18-22 I’m only sharing the script with people that are serious about being a part of the film. Disclaimer: I don’t have money. I’m not rich or anything so there won’t be money to make. This is just for the love of film I am located in the DMV area btw