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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
Finding Partners by Creepy_Wish_6309 • last post Sep 6th
Hi all, Im an aspiring writer/producer and I wanted to find some aspiring actors in my city who would be interested in creating ideas + filming them for YouTube. Any idea where I could look to network?
Betty Gilpin Gives Advice to Young Actresses in Book Excerpt by thisisnotarealperson • last post Sep 6th
What Medication Would Help with Long-Term or Photographic Memory That Would Help Actors Memorize Dozens of Lines? by xJoshuaMaye90 • last post Sep 6th
Hey, I've heard somewhere that A-List Actors, or elite A-List Actors like DiCaprio, that they sometimes or often have prescriptions or over-the-counter medication given to them that was designed for conditions related to dementia, even though they don't have dementia. This medication gives you a boost in the area of the mind that helps with memorization with respect to long-term memory, and how it triggers something that basically perfects one's photographic memory. I often use the traditional method in memorizing my lines coming from the theatre tradition: mainly the blocking technique more or less. But regardless, I have been taking over-the-counter drugs to help with this after taking a brief hiatus, and this was at a local Walmart Store in my area in Jax, Florida. BRAIN PERFORMANCE dietary supplements, of least 100MG. But anyway, anyone care to help me out? I would really like to try even a controlled substance geared towards those who have dementia to help with my memorization skills tenfold.
The Danger Of THINKING In Acting by cryoncue • last post Sep 6th
If I had to sum up the “secret” to creating Attention grabbing performances that make people forget their watching an actor and authentically builds the skill of being in the moment, it would be this ditty I was taught years ago... Only deal with MEANING. Which means how does it make you FEE? Very simple principle. Definitely not “easy” for most because... A lot of actors struggle with connecting with their character and creating truthful emotions because they tend to focus on creating a STORY about their character... But when you realize connecting to what the circumstance MEANS to you EMOTIONALLY And truly ALLOW yourself to FEEL it and EXPERIENCE it... You’ll see meaning is way more important than THINKING about the story . Take this circumstance for example : Your alone in your room and your turning the place upside down looking for lose coins... ...And the REASON your looking for the coins is because your desperate to scratch together enough money to buy drugs. For an actor connecting the meaning that NEEDS to be there is the most important thing... Allow yourself to Imagine how you might feel if this situation where real .... Maybe your imagination goes to clawing through filthy trash just hoping to find a penny ... Or... Imagine tearing your roommates room apart for the money .... For me the meaning of this circumstance is ... look at how pathetic I’ve become . When I allow my imagination to connect with feeling so pathetic and defeated by drugs - I begin crying at the shame and humiliation of this circumstance . Instead of creating a story that’s loaded with intellectual mumbo -jumbo cut to the emotional guts of your circumstance... What does this mean to me emotionally ? It’s an emotional question with an emotional answer.
I live close to Budapest, I would like to be a background actor in Dune: Part 2, which is currently filmed in BP. How does it works? by SecondsYmon • last post Sep 5th
I don't know how does it works, but I would really like to get into background acting, if anyone knows these things please leave a comment.
At what point is it worth paying for IMDb pro? by Mellowmoves • last post Sep 5th
As an actor what are some notable advantages of paying for Pro rather than the free membership?
What do you think about getting a major in dramatic art? by AlexeiYegorov • last post Sep 5th
hello everyone! so I'm a 19 years old guy. I love acting, though I've never done it outside high school plays, but being an actor has always been my dream, since forever. Thing is today I'm applicating for college and I'm between *Dramatic Art* and specializing in foreign languages (English & French). Thing is I don't know what the hell to decide, because...please don't laugh of me...but I wanna be a Hollywood actor and I'm not American so I'd have to stick to getting a student VISA to there...that's not the main point anyways. ​ The thing is is acting isn't that profitable in my country, and as I said, it's always been my dream. ​ What would you guys say? Should I try it? Thank you :)
What are y’all’s thoughts on Jennifer Connelly in “A Beautiful Mind”? by AwkwardSwine101 • last post Sep 5th
I personally thought she did an amazing job in this movie and she definitely deserved her Best Supporting Actress win, but I wanted to know what other other people think?
officially hit 150 tapes in past 18 months. god give me the fortitude to keep plowing forward by brooklyn3215 • last post Sep 5th
150 tapes over 65 CD offices. This is all strictly theatrical auditions for major tv / film via reps. No commercial / vo / student film / self submission stuff included. I work with a couple low level agents and a manager. - 29 CDs have given 2+ auditions - 16 CDs have given 3+ auditions - 12 CDs have given 4+ auditions - 7 CDs have given 5+ auditions - 6 CDs have given 6+ auditions - 1 CD has given 7 auditions - 1 CD has given 8 auditions - 1 CD has given 13 auditions -9 CDs' most recent audition has been bigger than the one before (meaning i read multiple co-stars and most recent tape was guest star / recurring) - 100 tapes for network / streaming co-star - 50 tapes for guest, recurring, series reg, supporting film, lead film - 6 Pins - 3 Producer sessions - 1 Call back - 0 Bookings. (all of these were for network / streaming co-stars) Student films, i don't keep track of submissions, but I booked 4 student thesis films in supporting / lead capacities and I self produced 1 short. Trying to think of any more useful details to include. I'm excited for the future, looking back I see progress and momentum, but man it's challenging. I've put MANY years into this now, many years before i had my first agent, then i would only get a handful of auditions a year, finally it's gotten to the point where i tape about 1-2x+ a week for network / streaming co-star & above, and I really want to get to place where I'm taping every day. That's a longterm goal. I did all this with 0 connections to the industry prior to pursuing acting professionally starting in my mid 20s, 0 referrals to reps, 0 friends in NYC or LA prior to moving to them, plenty of a la carte training over the years but no fancy expensive BFA, and honestly, I kind of pride myself on this because I really feel like i'm earning this through my acting abilities, skills, and blood sweat & tears - not because i was handed the keys to the castle at 22 because i was born into a well-off family that paid my way into an expensive college. I also think my journey represents more of the way it "happens" for most people, the long grind, especially if you're not born into a well-off family, and newer actors should really understand that, structure their lives accordingly and responsibly, and not expect shit to happen overnight because they read posts on this sub from winona portman and other similar actors who had extremely lucky scenarios earlier in life because they were born into more fortunate circumstances / well-off families. I pray for the fortitude required to push forward and book, however much longer and however many more auditions it's going to take to do so.
Gee, I wonder if those "A-List" actors are working for free on this film as well. by Tyrellepily • last post Sep 5th
Hello, by Ok-Bend-6194 • last post Sep 5th
Any actors in the state of Georgia who’d be interested in being in a horror fan film?