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Don’t be like this person. by bustergaming777 • last post Aug 14th
Worked on a shoot today and it was for an indie film with a small crew, an actress who was literally hired for 1 scene was one of the most demanding and rudest divas I have worked with in a long time. She spoke so poorly to every crew member, tried to speak over and give “notes” to the director and gave everyone else her “advice” in the green room. It doesn’t matter where you are in the pecking order just be humble ffs. Especially when you’re literally a minor role like that. I’ve even worked with extras that carry this complex around with them, like seriously, why ?!
Demo reels by Tiny-Collar-3372 • last post Aug 14th
I’m a beginner actor and I’ve done stage acting for 4 years . I’m trying to do screen acting and many agencies are asking for demo reels . How do I do that with no type of screen acting footage
failed a broadway callback and still think about it by spiritofthestage • last post Aug 14th
I auditioned for Dear Evan Hansen at one of those cattle calls back when I was like seventeen and got called back almost three years later (a few months ago). It appeared in an email with a zoom appointment with the entire artistic staff -- a complete surprise. They were looking for an understudy replacement for zoe/alana for a date that has come and gone. I'm kind of silly about it-- I gingerly check my emails daydreaming. I occasionally search my gmail for keywords ("DEH" "TARA RUBIN" "my name") basically everything under the sun in case some sort of mail was lost. I spent a lot of time thinking about everything I could have done better over zoom or what could have happened if covid wasn't a thing and we went straight to in-person auditions and this and that. Lots of what if's and a lot of regret and guilt for not doing better. I had these sides to learn and this and that and it was just a lot of variables that dance in my head. ​ Because I didn't receive an email or anything back the part of me that still has a bit of hope keeps itching at the bug bite like one day I'll magically receive the coveted email to move onto the next stage (likely in-person interviews etc. based on the email) but at the end of the day these things just happen. And I know that, and I was fine with it for a while-- but I've been thinking about it the last few weeks and what "could have been" like one of those unscratchable itches. ​ I really wish they had sent a formal rejection or some sort of email to end off the interaction and zoom meeting because there's an anxious part of me that is thinking xyz (even if unreasonable). And I really just don't know what to do about it in my mind-- like where to place it. Actors getting rejected is just such a common thing but it's really difficult to wonder about how many variables could have resulted in me moving to NY and my entire life flipping on its head. ​ I got soooo close!!! but not close enough. ​ I guess I don't know what I mean to get out of posting this-- Part of the reason is only my immediate family and close friends know I even auditioned in the first place because I wanted to keep it private. I guess I wanted to put my feelings into words somewhere. I mean-- I'll be fine, and I know my email excavation is very silly, the rejection was implied with no follow up email. These things happen. But MANNNN!!! ​ I wonder what to really do from here. Keep on keeping on-- and stop checking my email haha. I wish I knew what went wrong, but I guess that's the mystery of all auditions.
Embarrassing BG moment by Momtoweens • last post Aug 14th
Hey all, I’m new here but I just had to share this moment from my very first background gig this week (2 night shoots). And wanted to know if anyone else has had these experiences on set as background? We were filming at a theme park for a tv show and right away I noticed this one BG actor seemed like he was definitely on something or at the very least VERY strange. So during the last shot of the day (in the blazing sun) they placed me with the weird guy and one other girl in foreground with a stroller. They yell action and the girl and I start are very natural “normal” fake convo, and all of a sudden the dude starts faking that he is angry and yelling at the baby in the stroller. And I mean like HUGE arm motions, over the top, totally crazy fake yelling and pointing. The girl and I had no idea what to do. They didn’t seem to notice the first time, but during the second take, HE DID IT AGAIN! And even more over the top. Then the main actor (pretty well know guy) stopped during his take to ask the guy if we were with them (he thought maybe we were just random people) the crazy guy said “uh yeah” and the actor was like “oh ok sorry” but I could tell he was trying to nicely make a point that this guy was being distracting. Then the assistant director came over and had us move out of frame, and a minute later the pa removed all background from the scene (including the people behind us). I felt so embarrassed to have been roped in with this dude and his random wild actions, and had no idea what to do in that situation and for the fact that the main actor was the one to say something! And the worst part was the dude just thought it was funny and laughed walking away like “guess I must’ve scared him with my yelling at the baby”. I didn’t say anything and just kept walking. Have you guys ever had or witnessed a moment like this with background work? I imagine they have a lot of wild stories since they don’t really vet any background people ahead of the project. It just sucks when you’re trying to be professional and other people don’t seem to care if they ruin a take.
Moved to Atlanta by Swagsurfff • last post Aug 14th
I just moved to Atlanta and I’m looking for projects to work on in the area I’m on actors access and sent to a few casting background agencies but haven’t heard back is there anyone who has advice on where to go to look for castings that will book and what agencies to apply to here in Atlanta?
Actors based in Atlanta how’s it going for you? by Alone_Pen1565 • last post Aug 13th
I’m planning on moving to Atlanta next year and hopefully start my acting career. I’ve heard plenty of nice things from the city but I would love feedback
Sad and weird situation by Chino91914 • last post Aug 13th
Is another network co star role (rhymes with shash bee oh) worth doing if travel/per diem/hotel isn't offered and I'd probably spend more than I make? Weird situation is I'm sort of being submitted by a known sag franchised agency that is submitting me, as well as a manager overseeing stuff, but I haven't signed with either. Could be due to the fact I promised them (via email) that I'd hook them up with more than above average commission, for a first role (up to co star) before they had to sign me. I have a good film look I guess, terrible commercial look, and 6 credits but they're all pretty good considering I've only been in the biz a lil over a year. For context, I have 2 network co stars (fx/nbc) both with speaking roles with A-B listers, plus a leading role in a non union Indy with a budget of 200k and a good supporting role with a sag low budget film with a budget of 2M ish, and a few scenes with another popular actress. I turned sag E within a month of acting class (Chicago PD/NBC) (Jan 21') and was Taft Hartley-Ed into the next union gig (FX/The Bear) then got a union feature (strong supporting) gig within my OK-30 status. I'm a must join now. I haven't worked since then and have started auditioning for series regular stuff and was pinned for my first one day guest star (but was released from first refusal a couple weeks ago
I was hired by an actor as a branding consultant. How much does social media help in landing a gig? What content should he publish? by jvincentsong • last post Aug 13th
I am asking this question because my client doesn’t post much on social media. He has a talent agent and I respect that it isn’t in his personality to post videos and pictures on his feed daily. Also, I do improvising as a hobby and see some actor/improviser friends hustle too much online. They post too much videos and some of it seem like just a cry for attention. It can get annoying. I don’t want my client to project desperation into the world. So, what type of content should he put out just for people to know that he wants to get into acting? How can social media attract casting directors? As for his natural experience, He currently as a lot of videos on hosting because made his own documentary. He also beatboxes and does martial arts. He wants to get into hosting. I pitched him to do podcasts and YouTube video where he comments and gives expert advice on pop culture (movies, reality tv shows) as an occupational therapist/beatboxed/martial arts expert and wildlife life hunter. Is this is a good thing?
How to start? by No_-_Namee • last post Aug 13th
I'm not sure is that common question, or just outrageous one. But how to start voice acting I mean I done this twice for my purpose, but it was just bad as you can expect form someone who never done this. I would like to improve my self, to work in some projects. Without experience, and good microphone (I'm using blue snowball) I wouldn't even try to waste time, someone who's looking for voice actors in any paid job. I'm not native English speaker, and due to my luck in English lessons in school, I got tendency to messing up pronunciations. That's why I think I need to practice a lot. So where I can find any community auditions, or other fandub auditions? Oh and a bit off topic but how you guys avoid killing your voice after speaking in other voices? Like if I'm not speaking in my normal speaking voice in something like 15mins my throat is hurting, so I'm defiantly doing something wrong. Hope my questions are not too stupid, I'm sorry if they are.
I know I’m meant to be an actor but I don’t know how to get there. by Hungry-Cat5195 • last post Aug 13th
Hiya, my name is Robert and I know I’m made to act. I’ve always had an overactive imagination and sense of immersion which lets me really easily feel powerful emotions and feelings. I know acting is something i would thrive at but I just don’t know how to get there. Help please!
I'm a full time professional actor/singer/performer who is looking to get into voice acting/voiceover work. Looking for any help and advice! by CaeruleanVein • last post Aug 13th
So whether it's relevant or not, it's been my career for bout 10 years now. Full time singing and acting, on stage mostly. Im pretty embedded in that space, but have always wanted to do voice acting. I'm interested in the whole spectrum of it, from going for character work in shows and video games, to doing small voiceover jobs for companies, commercials, etc etc. ​ I'm just looking for any and all help/advice from people experienced in these areas. I have a friend who is willing to help set me up with his agent, and thats all well and good but I am just really looking for anything anyone has to offer me in the ways of advice or direction. ​ I have a Microphone, the brand/model is a Rode NT-USB USB Condenser Microphone. It's brand new, a friend recommended it to me, so any feedback on the quality and capacity of this mic in the world of voiceover work would be great as well! ​ I've seen a few of these kinds of posts sprout up over the last couple weeks, so I do apologize if this is redundant on this sub. But I would greatly appreciate any and all advice! Whether its websites to sign up and work off of, where to make certain profiles, what equipment/set ups work best for just starting out, etc etc. ​ I'm willing to put a lot of work and effort into this so hit me with whatever you got, I know I could carve out a space for myself and I'm confident I'd be good at it, I just need some help on where and how to start. ​ Thanks!
How would you use Flight Benefits to give you a leg up in this industry? by Career-Tourist • last post Aug 13th
My girlfriend is an actress. She wants to be on screen in any capacity and here in Minneapolis there are only so many options. We just got a film tax credit so hopefully there will be more opportunities soon. in the meantime, she's been talking about wanting to move to another market. LA or Atlanta come to mind, but I came up with an idea that might be worth looking into. Since I work for an airline, we get free domestic flights and discounted international. How would you use this benefit to your advantage as an actor? Is this something that she can utilize to find (ideally paid) on-screen work around the country? Can you even market something like that to an agency?
We got to meet one of the best voice actors of all time, #TimCurry via @GalaxyCon by ipainttherosesred • last post Aug 13th
Inspiring or deflating to see Blockbuster movies with lead actors who little to no acting experience? by VoiceOverAndMocapGuy • last post Aug 13th
I recently watched Easter Sunday, Prey, and Crazy Rich Asians in the same weekend. Prey's Dakota Beavers is tremdendously good, gets wild action scenes, dramatic emotional moments. And he's never acted in anything before this film. Henry Golding had never acted before Crazy Rich Asians. And quite a few people from Easter Sunday have relatively small IMDB credits. Do you find it inspiring or deflating? I personally find it inspiring. Your life can change with the right role. I dont think seeking blockbuster level fame is realistic and its not why we do it. But its so cool how your life can change if everything does comes into place.
Exploring how to be a Holistic Actor/Artist/human being by Matt-Pipes • last post Aug 12th
Hello! I just put up a YouTube video about how I remain a holistic Actor, there's so much to explore within this topic and something I'm always trying to improve, would love any and all feedback/discussion! [https://youtu.be/4kSYjsbcidQ](https://youtu.be/4kSYjsbcidQ)
I have been invited on set by a famous actor/producer for a celebrity shoot. If I get to go (COVID restrictions) what should I look to get out of the experience? by ztpoketmon • last post Aug 12th
Basically what the title says. Some backstory: 5 years ago my dad was on a flight from LA back home and sat next to a successful English actor who has had a lengthy career and they hit it off. He told him about me as I was in high school at the time doing music and had just done my first musical and was cast in another one. The man kindly offered to give me a chance to be on set/tour a studio if we were ever in LA, and not really being able to afford a random trip we sort of wrote it off. I’m now a senior in college for acting and going to LA with my girlfriend for a week because she’s from Venice, CA. I remembered that meeting and asked my dad about it, so he emailed the guy and he responded literally within 20 minutes that Covid protocol allowing he’d be more than happy to meet me. He seems extremely generous and I couldn’t be more thankful for even the opportunity, regardless of if it happens. If I am cleared to go, what should I observe/ask about? I want to be friendly but professional, and I don’t want to come off as desperate but I’m curious if there is a way to forward my future career from the experience. They say it’s who you know after all, but “networking” feels super artificial and shallow, and I don’t want my presence and “eagerness” to interfere with the actual job they’re all there to do. Thank you for any advice!
Demo reel by HLGRugs • last post Aug 12th
Hello! I'm an aspiring voice actor, and I just made my first demo reel! I'm very happy how this turned out. I would like feedback- but more so, advice on how to use this new tool that I have. if anyone has any tips for marketing themselves as a voice actor I'd love to hear! anyways, here's the demo [https://soundcloud.com/hlg-rugs/character-demo-2022?si=8b2f14a87c0d4c27a9cc982c61b51b01&utm\_source=clipboard&utm\_medium=text&utm\_campaign=social\_sharing](https://soundcloud.com/hlg-rugs/character-demo-2022?si=8b2f14a87c0d4c27a9cc982c61b51b01&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing) (P.S I'm currently having a demo card created)
Questions about unemployment. by SmellyCat808 • last post Aug 12th
So I saw a post few days ago and found out actors can collect unemployment between jobs and my mind was blown. I had no idea this was an option. I realize each market might be different, but for those who do it/have done it, I had a few questions. 1. Do you need to be union? I'm SAG-e right now and my agent prefers me to stay there atm. I honestly would have a conversation with them about joining if this was strictly a union thing. 2. Is this perpetual? How long can you not book and still have this as an option and is there a set amount of auditions you need to be going out for? I'm in a smaller market so auditions come through about once a month on average. 3. Is the rate based on the rate of your last job or is it just a flat rate? 4. If you do gig work, do you need to stop doing gig work for a set amount of time to qualify? Don't need to answer them all, but any info on the subject would be appreciated
Do agents know if you self submit on Actors Access? by dontcallmebythat • last post Aug 12th
I've been continuing to self submit after signing on with my agent two years ago. With them, I get maybe three auditions a year, and no communication otherwise. But now I wonder if they've been able to see all my self submissions?
Self taught acting? by SpecificPiccolo5099 • last post Aug 12th
I don't have any particularly high aspirations, apart from just improving on the skill of acting just for the sake of fun. I do want to become as good as I can be, but it's just for myself. That being said, I still want to become good at it. So here's my question: Can I become a good actor by learning and acting on my own? My goal is to learn as much as I can about acting using resources online, as well as studying human behaviors in a social context and seek to accurately act out a certain emotion, or complex set of emotions, embodied in a script that I will write then act out. I will most likely record it, and critique it myself through harsh criteria. And through doing this, I hope to maybe teach myself how to act. Down the line, I wouldn't be against learning with other people, but I don't know if I'll want to do that for quite some time. Does this seem like something which could plausibly give some benefit? TL;DR Can I teach myself to act on my own, through a combination of learning as much as I can about the topic and writing scripts and recording myself acting them out? I'd be willing to adjust how I approach recording myself acting based on new information learned, of course.