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*another* question on acting schools... by General_Stranger2633 • last post Sep 9th
I know this question has been asked a billion times already, but I still need some clarification. I want to be film/tv actor and I want to get a formal, good quality training from a conservatory program for a year or two either in New York or Los Angeles. What schools would you recommend for someone ready to put in the effort to refine my craft.
How to start out by Aussie_Joey • last post Sep 9th
I have a new interest in voice acting, but I don't know how to start. There are so many factors to consider. Vocals, reading ability, acting ability, equipment, voicing material, etc. Before getting into the technical side of things, I would need to work on vocal training. What are the areas voice actors focus on while doing vocal training? Vocal Range? Pronunciation? Impressions? Stamina? There are too many to list. Can this be practiced solo or would it be better to have a vocal trainer teach? I have a USB mic for gaming/streaming purposes that was on sale (HyperX QuadCast Condenser Microphone). I bought it mainly for better sound quality when I do voice chats with friends. I thought of starting with this but I've seen proper setups with XLR mics, amps, soundproofing, audio editing software, etc. However, the equipment can be pretty expensive to get. If it's better to get the more proper gear, what should I get? I thought of starting with this USB mic and audacity to test the waters. But it's hard to gauge whether or not I'm doing good. What are things to look for while editing after recording? Even if I make a recording that I'm proud of, what platform is best for voice work? I thought of posting work on youtube in the form of vocal skits, but it doesn't seem right. If there are more things to look out for, feel free to share your thoughts.
What should I do? Advice about a course by Background_River_279 • last post Sep 9th
Hey guys I’m 20 and trying to find my way into the industry. I have a place on a course (in London) which to me seems pretty expensive for what it is. But the school claims to have very good industry connections: which seems legit as a lot of good actors have gone there such as John Boyega, Melanie Liburd, and Olivia Popica who are some to name. It’s my understanding they were scouted by the agency the school runs and that’s how they made it into the industry. And in this way, as I have no current connections seems like quite a good pro of the course. It hasn’t started yet but I went to an induction day last week and I didn’t feel entirely convinced the environment was right for me. It seemed most people on the course were there just to fuck about. So it doesn’t seem to add up as the actors they rave about were once students at this school. I wonder if it’s all a marketing tactic and I worry that if I go I’ll feel like I won’t get much out of it. I don’t know what the quality of the teaching or the lessons are like but I don’t particularly want to be in a class of people who don’t take what they’re doing seriously or put in the work. What should I do? Should I give it a go despite the high fees and hope to be pleasantly surprised by my peers to be? hope the quality of teaching is good? Or should I just learn/ study on my own, create my own work and find an agent by myself and make my own industry connections?
International Travel for a role by Opening-Race6586 • last post Sep 9th
I was just wondering: if an American production would shoot partly in Europe, do the actors then need a visa for that specific European country (and the production company just takes care of that) or not because it’s still an American production company that they currently work for?
Actresses, what are roles that immediately turn you away from a project? by SwimGood22 • last post Sep 9th
I’m curious to experiences you’ve had for roles offered that turn you away. What are typical female characters that feel typecast to you? What have been roles that challenge and attract you to the character, especially showing the writers and director care more than just being a typecast.
I’m desperate for a technique/studio that is trauma informed. Any information is greatly appreciated. by ident1tyunkn0wn • last post Sep 9th
Ok so I don’t know if it’s me but almost every class I’ve taken has resulted in some form of trauma. It probably sounds like I’m being dramatic but hear me out…in the 6 years I’ve been studying acting I’ve been victim blamed, verbally abused, shamed in front of an entire class, pushed to share details about my personal life, told I should quit acting and have been literally pushed to the point of having panic attacks on stage. Not only that, the market I’m in is extremely competitive and there is endless nepotism in classes. It’s been such a terrible experience that I have almost no motivation or joy for the craft. I’m starting to think there’s something wrong with me. At the same time, I get that actors need to have a tough skin, but I don’t think they should have to endure literal abuse. I don’t want to share what market I’m in but I will say it is one of the three big markets in the US. I really need help understanding how to identify potentially dangerous studios and /or techniques. It would also help to know I’m not alone. Has anyone else had similar experiences? How did you navigate.
Shameless Grifter by username698085 • last post Sep 9th
So let me start this out by saying I used to work on the Walking Dead wiki way back in the day, I was a huge super fan of the show. Years later I got the opportunity to work as an extra. Flash forward to a few days later a friend of mine sent me picture of a Walking Dead actor at a convention and I immediately recognized him, my friend didn't remember him from the show but I did. Years ago when the show had less characters and BG, a guy was added onto IMDb and the community was very curious about who he was. Episodes come out, and he was a barely featured extra. He did an interview with the moderator and claimed they gave him a name, said he was told him his profession before the apocalypse, the writers told him he was a secret character who they several ideas for, talked about how he got super tight with the cast. He even campaigned on Twitter to return to the show despite being very clearly killed off, he was even hyping up his role on Twitter before his episodes aired which is a no go as far as NDA's. He was never anything other than an unnamed extra who lied about his role and sadly everyone has seemingly bought it. But apparently hes been going to conventions all this time and profiting off them. I searched him up on YouTube and there were a few interviews of him by smaller channels, listened to one where he claimed he got the role through his agent (bullshit). Looking at his filmography his TWD "role" helped him get a lot of indie horror projects ever since. I even checked his resume and Walking Dead is listed despite him being an uncredited extra. I don't know why but this guy's sheer arrogance and deception really rubbed me the wrong way. It also makes me laugh too though because its not something I would ever expect to happen, or have ever seen since. Do you guys have any other examples of shameless grifters?
ACTORS NEEDED- For a short film by Salamander-Jerry • last post Sep 9th
Hello all, I am a writer/director from the DMV Maryland area and Im shooting a short film this fall. The story revolves around a young girl and a young boy but its not exactly a happy love story. The film will have a runtime of 30 minutes Shooting will take place in the DMV area this month! \[It will be shot with a Sonya73 camera\] I am looking for: MALE actor ages 18-22 FEMALE actor ages 18-22 When the film is done, I'm sending it to as many film festivals as possible, so there will be exposure for you. There is no pay ( Im broke, I spent all my money on camera equipment lol) but there will be exposure! Im submitting it to film festivals and you can share and send it however you please. I want there to be something in this for you as well But I'm not affiliated with a movie studio of any kind. This is a solo mission from me. I just simply want to make a cool movie. Ive shot movies before so I have experience in film making. This project is simply to push myself farther in the world of film and if you're interested in doing the same let me know I will send you the script if you're actually interested. a lot people seem interested but never follow up so I dont wanna send the script to someone who won't even read it
3 weeks of several callbacks for the role of the main character in a feature film; not chosen. No agent, no sag eligibility. Five years trying. Several years in acting school and college. Time to retire? by Ancient-Guava-9822 • last post Sep 9th
Hello everyone. It’s official. My previous posts detailed my situation of applying and having several callbacks for the main role of this feature film and it turns out after three weeks I did *not* get the role. I’ve realized after spending nearly five years trying to act professionally I have little success or achievement. Never got an agent, only did seven things which only a few actually came out. No sag eligibility. I’m 19 and have been acting for a while now, trying to make it a career, and unfortunately it just seems not to be in my cards. I guess it’s time to retire as an actor? I did my hardest work and was truly led to believing I would get this role and jumpstart my career in my first feature film. Not chosen in the end.
How do you feel about film directors asking actors to work for "exposure"? by MasterGuig • last post Sep 9th
Hello actors, I'm an upcoming film director and I am currently auditioning actors for my next short film. It's a self funded production and I am unable to pay any salary on this project, including the technicians. Meals are paid, and gas is refunded. It's a 2 day shoot, from 9h to 17h, with 1h for lunch. Every take can be used by the actors for their reels, and I offered my video editing services for free, to do just that. The thing is, I got a few emails from actors accusing me of cheap labor and not respecting the craft. This is really starting to get to me, and I've considered postponing the film until I have gathered enough money from my day job to actually pay people. Is filmmaking only for the rich? How do actors feel about unpaid work?
Acting in latin america by xomartu • last post Sep 9th
I’m 23, from argentina, i have been doing self tapes for the last 2 years and a half, (mostly for commercials, but for some tv and movie roles too). Here, you don’t get an agent until you have experience, so most of the self tapes i did were for open casting calls or for auditions that the casting agencies sent me when i subscribed to their database. And when i see the commercials and who got the role, it’s usually an influencer, an actress that already has an agent or for a tv/movie role, its always the same group of actresses my age, that are already known, what should i do to not get discouraged when this happens?
How do I pay taxes as an actor? by Tasty_Security5080 • last post Sep 9th
I have recently started getting paid for my acting, and I dont know how to set up a business or anything. Please help lol
Stage name question by ApricotLow5208 • last post Sep 9th
Hello! So, I’m a young actor and I have been debating on 2 versions of my name. I have 2 last names, and one of them is very unique, but also hard to pronounce. Which one would be better for a stage name? Donovan Boursiquot (Boo-c-co) Wade Vs Donovan B. Wade
Getting better at acting feels hopeless by temporaryjazz • last post Sep 9th
I’m a terrible actor. I have no formal experience learning how to act and I feel very behind compared to my peers. I am currently a freshman studying BFA musical theatre in college and I’m afraid I’m not making any progress whatsoever. According to my 4 year plan, I’ll only be taking 3 semesters of acting classes within the 4 years so I feel like I don’t have enough time to progress. Any tips on how to feel less discouraged in the college setting and how to improve by yourself? Or how to get better in college?
terrible actors got leads for production i auditioned by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Sep 9th
Hi everyone- I just wanted to vent...but to also say its fine if you dont get cast...most of the time, the cast they do use is so basic it doesn't even matter..
As a minority, how hard is it honestly to make a career out of acting? by Redditorbuttercup • last post Sep 8th
Do you find yourself having to work twice as hard? Do you get rejected because you don’t have the look they want? I really like the idea of being an actress, not necessarily to “make it” but to have a steady income from it would be a dream. I am a minority woman and hearing how competitive it is already makes me doubt myself a little.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 8th
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.
Can you recommend plays for three "actors" ? by ArtichokeNo8145 • last post Sep 8th
We are 18 year olds, a girl and two boy. A drama would be nice, but we would love to hear about anything. The duration have to be around a 45min-1 hour, but we can make it shorter/longer so don't worry. Thank you in advanve guys, gals :)
[Hiring] Voiceover for YouTube videos by CaptainTime • last post Sep 8th
I run a virtual assistant agency that regularly develops content for clients. I am developing content packages that include articles, social media, and videos and I am interested in adding a voiceover actor to my agency. Our process is this: * We create the article * Our automated tool helps us generate a presentation tool from the article * The voiceover actor would do the voiceover for the presentation based on the article and the presentation slideshow. The article would be the script in this case. Each video would be likely 10-15 minutes long. I was thinking perhaps $50 per voiceover. If you would find this kind of project interesting, PM me with a link to your voiceover demos.
[HIRING] Female voice actor by Itsamemario23232 • last post Sep 8th
Hello,I own a business that works through discord,and Im looking for someone to be voicechatting with people on discord(no cam,just talking),we would go 50-50 on the money I would be the one to get the customers,and u would be the one to talk to them.Hopefully u are from Europe aswell so timezones wont be a problem. Comment on the post below or DM on Reddit if interested.Payment rate:10 bucks for 10 minutes of talking.