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Fee for taking part in film festival panel..? by lunchwild • last post Aug 23rd
I was asked to take part in a panel discussion at a film festival. I was given details about the festival, the point of the panel, time commitment, and compensation (travel, accommodation etc.) .. but then it ended with asking “what’s your fee?” Uhh I don’t know lol. I legit assumed this would be a volunteer thing all the way up until reading that question. I’m a nobody actor with a handful of guest stars, a couple recurring, a coupe leads on the resume, ranging from indie, to network, to studio — but by no means am I a name, nor would I say I’m recognizable Anyone here have experience with this? I’ve looped the agent in, but I’m curious what the internet says Edit: I guess what I’m asking is: should I treat this as an acting gig and go for my quote? Should I take the budget of the program into account? How about the other panelists? Soooo many questions..
Casting Director, using throwaway so I can be honest. Sometimes actors make me hate my job. by throwawayhamburger79 • last post Aug 23rd
Actors who reach out to casting directly - you are not entitled to a response, ever. As human beings, a principle that everyone understands is that just because another human being wants something from you, it doesn't entitle them to it. Since Covid started and self tapes and online casting have become more prevalent we have seen an increase in disturbing aggressive, hostile behavior from actors in attempts to engage in communication, get our attention, or get auditions via email / social media or other casting platforms. Auditions are job interviews for large corporations. We deal with 1000-5000 people per project, we do not owe anyone any response. If you reach out to casting do not expect to get a response.We have lives and illnesses, divorces, sick children and serious issues that no actor ever hears about, because it is our lives to live. We are not here to serve you 24/7, please understand it is not a fun experience being seen as a one way street to meet thousands of strangers needs, all the time. It's exhausting and harassing us doesn't help you. "Venting" on any casting directors social media posts is a great way to show casting that is how that person will behave on set if given an opportunity to be on one., so we note that and don't give them auditions. If you press us, harass us, keep contacting us, we share it with your agents. All of the other casting directors share this info with each other. We do not put people who cause us grief on sets, ever. This includes social media behavior. These are not spaces for you to work out your emotions and feelings of rejection, or victimization from the Casting Director that will not respond to you or give you an audition, it is highly inappropriate to demand free therapy from casting, (often these messages are downright disturbing) it's a place for business. ​
[Hiring] - $300 for commercial use portrait for voice actor website/socials by Shouganai_Senpai • last post Aug 23rd
I am a voice actor looking to have some art commissioned for commercial use on my website and socials to promote myself and my work. I was looking to have a portrait done of myself in the distinctive style of Yusuke Nakamura. Here are some samples I had in mind: [https://imgur.com/jqOITJ3](https://imgur.com/jqOITJ3) [https://imgur.com/gZOaLQG](https://imgur.com/gZOaLQG) [https://imgur.com/bHEG4Ur](https://imgur.com/bHEG4Ur) Some specifics I have in mind are that it would be a bust portrait of myself from a side view with some extra elements drawn around me, but not nearly as much going on in the provided samples. I can provide photos of myself to work off of, as well as a mock-up of the picture I have in mind. My budget is around $300 and would be handled over PayPal. This would be considered commercial work as it would be included on my Twitter banner and eventual website, but there is no merchandising or reproduction planned and you would still be credited and permitted to promote the work for your own portfolio and services. I have no strict deadline at this time as I am flexible and currently planning other elements for my website. I look forward to seeing everyone's portfolios and any input on my idea. Let me me know if there are any questions. Thanks!
How every beginning actor hopes their first audition goes by Bolteus • last post Aug 23rd
Starting to Feel More Confident/Feeling Like Good Things Are Coming by TheLavenderMenaces • last post Aug 23rd
Honestly this is just a ramble post so. I feel like Los Angeles in general is this BIG mental health tapeworm for newer actors, or maybe that’s just me. But I’ve been off and on depressed for the past year and a half that I’ve lived here and been very discouraged about acting since I majored in BFA theatre instead of film. BUT! I’m finally figuring that out and getting new headshots on Sunday, got cast in another (nonpaid) Backstage gig so I can add another credit and more stuff to my reel, getting back in shape, and have been talking to some of my acting friends about instructors they recommend out here to effectively learn Meisner (since I basically only know Stanislavski). It’s definitely such a slow and back and forth process but at least now I’m not actively getting discouraged about lack of representation and the other things that just take time. TLDR; LA do be a tapeworm for mental health if you’re newer to the film game. But also just happy that I’m finally slowly but surely getting things figured out.
Memorizing Lines - Long Term Memory Techniques by xJoshuaMaye90 • last post Aug 23rd
Hey! I just wanted to assist all actors who use this subreddit for guidance somewhat. It can be difficult to master one's long-term memory when memorizing a piece of material, especially an up to 120 pages screen or stageplay in usually one to two weeks before production or rehearsal. I just wanted to give you all ideas on how I am perfecting my long-term memory with respect to the acting method for which I was taught... Method Acting, from the traditional theatre tradition many years ago. But regardless, to advance this type of memory, read through this small one-page script just once for the overall story, and then another for the actual lines that you would perform, and then do two or three more run-throughs of the actual lines that you would be performing. What I am introducing to you all is a form of BLOCKING instead of memorizing a large wall of text. EXT. RIVER - EVENING A young REDDITER is on their phone teary-eyed at looking at something, something tragic. REDDITER I, I... Then, REDDITER I, I... don't like this post. Then, REDDIT I, I, don't like this post, indeed. Then, REDDIT I, I don't like this post, indeed. I am not amused. \---- If you all have techniques to master one's long-term memory, please share!
Where is a good acting studio for my situation in Los Angeles? by notburneddown • last post Aug 23rd
So I want to practice acting and gain the skills and learn from it but don’t want to be a professional actor. TV/film type of acting scripts would be preferred over theater. Thanks btw.
Aspiring and working actors - how much effort into your appearance do you put in. by PrincessElias • last post Aug 22nd
I'm 36 and new to acting - I'm self-conscious about my skin and my figure and I was wondering if everyone else puts quite a bit of effort in being film/tv friendly, appearance-wise. Do you have a strict regime or just let it slide. I'm not against improving myself, I just want to know how much energy others devote. Thank you.
How do actors have interesting things to share on interviews/talk shows? by ImpressiveFinish0911 • last post Aug 22nd
I'm not sure if this is allowed here as I suppose only questions related to acting itself should be in this sub, but I don't know where else I might get answers,so. Please let me know if there is else where for such question. So, the question: I always observed that all most all actors, everybody has gor something fun/interesting/entertaining stories to share on interviews and talk shows. Now I don't know if they all have unique and peculiar experiences that happened to them, or everybody(not just actors) had such memories and actors just get to share theirs when are in the public eye so get more attention... but really everybody has got something interesting or funny to say. And they have people in their life involved in these stories like their mom or dad or neice or friends or crew members or even strangers in their experiences whi have embarrassed them or something funny happend. So, are they all real life stories? Or is it part of media training? Or the interview strategies of their PR? Or a mix of all? Thanks!
20 tapes and nothing booked by harveyspecter666 • last post Aug 22nd
Hey guys! I signed with my agent about 10 months ago. Had about 20-25 tapes for different things with them. Nothing booked. Been pencilled three times and had one good feedback. I started to hate doing tapes. I don’t know… the worst thing is that people tell me I’m a great actor. I’d rather be shitty and not getting jobs than good and not getting jobs.
UK vs US/Canada for opportunities? by icedlemon787 • last post Aug 22nd
Looking for people from UK and North America to drop their thoughts below: I'm 21yo based in Republic of Ireland and the work and opportunities is very limited here despite american productions shooting here. Most tv shows that shoot here end up hiring British trained actors for main roles anyway. I wanted to ask if anyone would be able to drop their thoughts on the industry in the UK vs canada/us. From my research in the UK, it seems that you HAVE to get on spotlight and the only way to do that is going to a traditional drama school like lamda rada and doing the full 3 years. The reason I mention spotlight is cos its where all the auditions are held in UK for shows and movies. Getting into those schools is pretty damn hard and I think it'd be right only consider doing drama school if I got into the top ones right? What good would be to do 3 years in a mediocre school? Does the North American industry operate similarly to UK? How exactly would I go about getting a good agent and building rapport with cds, etc? Do I have to get into a good drama school? Or can I just hustle the old school way by building up a portfolio of experience reels etc and get an agent from there? Financially wise I'm pretty okay, I have online income so moving abroad isn't a problem for me. My main concerns is trying to establish myself in the market. I'm a poc that hasnt been able to get many auditions here because not enough roles are created that demand a poc person. I've considered London as its right across but I'm.a bit thrown off with the high ass rent, crime everywhere, and I'm not sure how much it would help my career if I graduated from a decent drama school. I've heard cases of people graduating from drama schools in UK and then just moving to US cos they had better work opportunities. On top of that, the whole Hollywood nepotism thing that came to light had me questioning whether I should still stay in the game. If I'm being honest I as an actor do feel out of place in the Industry considering my background and the rumours that you're basically competing against a bunch of wealthy elite upper class white kids with connections lol. I'm 21 and I'm already starting to feel like the adulthood responsibilities are pilling up on me, almost if I'm starting to lose the dream and drive that I had when I was younger. Anyone else been through this phase? Would appreciate your opinions Thanks
Is not going to acting school straight out of High School a good call? by SlightFatass • last post Aug 22nd
I'm (17M) currently a senior in hs and while researching how to get break into acting, I stumbled across someone making a somewhat convincing argument that one shouldn't go to acting school right after college. To sum up what was said, the dude explained that going acting school right when you're 18 is missed opportunity due to the fact that 18-20 year olds have younger looks that would allow them to portray 15-17 year olds. He claims that this something that studios are looking for due to the fact that they can have younger looking actors without worrying about child labor laws. Finally he says that 2 years of acting in those younger roles and then going to school is more beneficial than going to school and missing out on 2 years of experience. I dont if the argument is right or wrong. Personally I have heard more people say that you should go to school first to hone your skill and then breach into acting. Im wondering which is better approach for pursuing a career in acting.
If my C-Mail request says “3rd Pass,” does that mean that they’ve called 2 groups of actors in before me? by Rainingsun15 • last post Aug 22nd
If anyone has any insight, I would love to know! I’ve always wondered what the “1st/2nd/3rd pass” system is from the casting perspective.
You are so lucky... by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Aug 22nd
I have been acting or trying to act for more than 10 years. I have tried to move to LA full time but the price of rent and general cost of living has been a huge obstacle for me. The rental scams in the city are insane! I have tried cold emailing agents for years and have commercial experience but have only received one response back in all these years. Actors Access is a shitshow, they rarely post decent jobs and many of them are so sketchy. I just wanted to say that for those of you who are lucky enough to get repped I truly envy you and wish destiny smiled upon me the same. I have done many workshops with agents and CD's and have had them tell me they thought I was good but when I reach out to them they never respond. Things are getting really bad for me (living situation) and I don't want to give up my dream but a decade of rejection is destroying me especially when I feel like I have put a lot of effort into this career. I have met some VERY important people in this business but no one has wanted to help me by giving me a referral. I just wish someone would be willing to help me get rep. I think about if should I have left my hometown with nothing all those years ago but I truly feel that I would have been homeless and my naivety at the time would have got me in trouble. I am older now and more ready than ever but I have not been able to break in the business. Should I keep going? I don't know Im just ranting because I feel so alone and jealous that so many of you have shared that people you didn't even know referred you and helped you get ahead. (headshot photographer, CD, friend of a friend).
Struggling with self-belief. It feels different. Lost & hopeless. by 720AtHome • last post Aug 22nd
I don't look at Reddit often, but if I see them I read posts like this because I want advice, too, but I still feel lost for myself specifically. People that are experienced at this, what have you experienced or seen from others? I struggle communicating quite a lot. I've been practicing a lot over the years by going out more often and trying to engage people, but I don’t really connect with people and still don’t know what to say. Same with news articles about the world. Often I could lean either way on many issues and don’t have strong opinions. Makes me feel like a stupid human lacking essential, normal abilities. I try and try, but still fail the same. By connecting I mean we don't build a conversation and I don't really get the way people feel (despite being an emotional person myself). I can feel their emotion, but I don't know how to respond to it at all. I’ve also spent the majority of my life being either nothing, or a reject to many people. School, certain workplaces, hobby groups, friends of friends, etc. I’m used to being the one left out, or told I am uncomfortable or weird because I am quiet. I find it so hard to believe I can be an actor. If you think you can’t, you can’t…that old saying. PS I have spent many years with therapists and will probably go back again as I recently stopped seeing one for certain reasons. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety for a long time. Despite that, depression is like constantly battling low energy and negative thoughts. I spent years to find something meaningful in life (acting) and it seems covered in hopelessness (including the harsh industry and no-success stories everywhere). I can do it as a side hobby, but it’s not motivating to only be okay at something you care about... you want to give it more and be really, really good at it.. give it what it deserves and get back what you really want: fulfillment...not regret and dead wishes/dreams. It’s an overdramatic statement, but I feel sentimental at the moment due to the spot I am in and that's because I really don't get much feeling from anything else I do in life. Acting makes me 'feel' a purpose to get out of bed and exercise, etc. I don’t want to be just some extra person adding to the over-congested actor supply problem if I have nothing great to offer...feels selfish/foolish. I would be full of regret of I didn’t give it everything. I don’t know why it’s all so hard.
Do you have favourite voice actors? by agwoodliffe • last post Aug 21st
I do: Peter Cullen - most known for Optimus Prime in “Transformers” Richard Waugh - most known for Albert Wesker in “Resident Evil”
What's the best mic for a begginer voice actor? by argghhhhfoiledagain • last post Aug 21st
My budget is 300$.
We are looking for a male voice [Paid] by Ok-Acanthisitta5276 • last post Aug 21st
We are looking for a male voice over actor who is middle-aged and has a deep and suspenseful tonality. Please check some example channels below to get a better idea of what we are looking for: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PXmBOuMhGTskIJq1Wlxdg](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PXmBOuMhGTskIJq1Wlxdg) [https://www.youtube.com/c/FrontCost](https://www.youtube.com/c/FrontCost) [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8QQivacLB1eYgI21qF1agQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8QQivacLB1eYgI21qF1agQ) The budget per 1600 word script is $20 USD with consistent long term work together. We will be doing 8 videos per month with possible opportunities to work on other channels in the future. Please send me a voice over sample using the script below. If you fail to send the sample and reply with "blue dog" your application will be ignored. SEND IT AT Mohab#3384 (my discord account) Sample: This New Anti-Tank Missile DESTROYS Russian Tanks Looks like the tables are turning! We’re finding out that the bigger they are, the harder they fall! There’s been a monumental evolution in the game of cat and mouse – the hunter has become the hunted. The Russian tanks once known to be fierce and dominating on the battlefield have now become nothing more than target practice thanks to this new anti-tank missile. The Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon, known as the NLAW, has changed traditional tactics on the battlefield and has become the ultimate tank killer. The NLAW is giving Russia second thoughts to their war strategy as their tank fleet back peddles from the unforeseen power of the new anti-tank missile. Check out to see how this powerful tank destroyer has tipped the odds on the battlefield!
Looking for a voice actor [Paid] by Ok-Acanthisitta5276 • last post Aug 21st
**A nerdy, down-on-her-luck Supergirl fan and cosplayer has an unfortunate accidental run-in with some aliens en route to a Halloween party. After a tough night at the party, she leaves, only to be involved in a car accident. She is discovered by aliens, however, and, recognizing her costume and knowing the superpowers that are supposed to come with it, the aliens correct her oddly “powerless” situation, making things better for her. MUCH better! (Hint: there may be flying involved!** **I’m looking for one third-person narrator for the story. Please feel free to message me with any questions about the role or catch me on Discord at Mohab#3384 and send a sample of your voice with the script below. I look forward to working with you!** **Payment will be made via Paypal.** As Lily retreated back into their bathroom, Chloe looked down disappointingly at the red 'S' draped limply over her chest. It wasn't THAT long ago that Chloe and Lily used to share and exchange bikini tops at summer camps. But there had been some significant changes in the past four months since Lily left for early summer enrollment. But over those two semesters, Lily began working out and eating healthier…not to mention she apparently had been visited by the Va-Voom Fairy! The resulting by-product was a new and improved Lily who was 20 pounds lighter and now sporting a glorious silhouette that was normally reserved for lingerie or swimsuit mannequins. ​ Pinching the material of her costume, Chloe even noticed the fabric was somehow magically changed. The texture and elasticity felt like nothing she had ever seen, definitely not the materials she had used. Pulling it from her midsection, the material creaked sexily as Chloe's superstrong fingers slowly pulled it away from her unbeknownst with thousands of pounds of force. Letting it go, a sharp report rang out like a gun shot echoing through the valley as the costume snapped back violently against her invulnerable tummy with deadly concussive force. Chloe simply giggled. It tickled. Sweeping her hands over her super new curves, Chloe's hyper-enhanced sense of sensation detected hundreds of steel-hard little indentations and bumps over her body. Muscles! Wonderful, sleek, sexy, lithe muscles had sprouted all over her body -- her arms, shoulders, tummy, legs -- all in the perfect places with the perfect subtle proportions, enhancing the sexiness of her body to the Nth degree. ​ While it seemed like an impossible feat, it was effortless to Chloe. Everything seemed like that now, thanks to these wonderful powers. Chloe used to be a nobody, but now nobody was like her. As she clenched her fists, her assailant's eyes widened in fear as Chloe's tiny hands bore down on the pool balls, cracking each of them like empty eggshells. As she wrung her fingers, her superhuman digits pulverized and crushed the balls into a course powder as it ran through her fingers and fell onto the floor like fine sand.
Take the role? by WasteLingonberry6108 • last post Aug 21st
Just asking if things seem strange or not? A writer/director was going to meet me to discuss a role over dinner. We had been trying to arrange to meet for a while to discuss his scene. The day before, he messages to ak me if I want to sign up for a 20 dollar acting workshop hosted by his renowned friend a method actor. I politely declined. On the day, he tells me he's inviting another writer to thedinner (without asking me). We are down to meet for dinner at 7 pm. At 7 pm meeting time he calls and says 'I will be a bit late' and that he's leaving a meeting now and not far away. He doesn't apologize, and arrives 15 minutes after. We talk and it goes okay, regarding the scene he's writing. It seems to be coming along well. He asked me where I live in the city and 'what building?'. It's a small city but I declined to answer as this was too much for the first time meeting. I got the part. At the end of the meeting we are standing together, he puts his hand on my arm for a few seconds (I find it a bit weird) and says 'Alright, goodbye then; see you at rehearsal day'. Does any of this come off as a bit strange? Not sure. I don't know if I am getting this right so a second opinion would help. He is legit from checking his name and so is the company that produces shows (I know many of the cast actors)