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Experience using Talent Link? by doobiestonerpothead • last post Aug 10th
Anybody here have a positive experience using Talent Link through Actors Access/Breakdown Services? Or any negative experiences? I’m wondering if it’s worth coughing up the fee or not — thanks!
How to land representation in other states? by PNW_Creative • last post Aug 10th
I am a Northwest actor with a lot of experience in the business. I have pretty decent materials, and quite a few (regional) credits. I am trying to figure out if it is at all realistic to think that I can find representation in other markets where I don’t live. The local-hire question is a big one, and the research I have done seems to indicate that in many places I would have to prove residency to be considered a local-hire. If anyone has any tips about the “How do I land reps in LA when I don’t live there,” I’m all ears.
Great actors = Enormous baggage? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Aug 10th
A lot of the greatest actors to have ever lived (and lots of other great working actors as well) have and have had a lot of serious personal struggles and problems. Struggles/problems like family and relationship issues, drug/sex/porn addictions, mental illnesses, etc. I’m not insulting or trying to hate on them, or stating that this is fact. I’m also not saying that being a tortured soul is the only way to be a terrific actor. But why does it seem that the most brilliant and talented/skilled artists tend to be the most tortured by their demons?
Got into the best acting school of the Netherlands (Film actors academy Amsterdam) by inaszzz • last post Aug 10th
I really don’t know if anyone cares, but I’m gonna say it anyway. After auditioning and auditioning I got in my dream school. I’m so happy, I know I’ve worked hard for it.
Personal Advise on if I should go to LA or NYC for training? by seemslikegoodidea2me • last post Aug 10th
So I know there are a lot of posts about LA vs NYC, but I wanted to see if I could get some advise about my specific situation and which would end up being the better option for me. I’m really looking to move out to one of these cities to get training. That’s what I really want to focus on right now, and I’m really interested in doing a 2 year Meisner program. During Covid I did a meisner summer intensive and a 1st year Meisner program all online with a teacher in LA, and I really loved it, and want to do a full 2 year program in person. What I’m having trouble with is deciding if I should do the 2 year Meisner program with that teacher I really loved in LA, or to do it with one of the studios in NYC like Esper studio or Terry Knickerbocker studios. I really loved the teacher I had who’s in LA, and think he’s fantastic, but I’d only really be going out there for his class, as I like NYC as a city much more than LA. I like how close everything is too each other and how I don’t need a car, and how there’s lots of theater and film out there. I also have a lot more actor friends and mentors out there in LA. The thing I’m nervous about with NYC is if I don’t end up loving the teacher I get out there. So I guess to sum it up, would be better to go to a city that I don’t love as much as NYC, but I’m with a teacher who I love and trust, or do I go to NYC which has more of what I want in a city and the people I know, but go there not knowing if I enjoy the teacher I’m getting? Thank you!!!
Why are some actors signed to two different agencies in the same city? by Sufficient_Aside_167 • last post Aug 10th
I tried to find a post like this but couldn't, but I was wondering how and why some actors are signed to two different agencies in the same city, e.g. LA. And if you are signed to two, how does the working relationship between both agencies develop and work? And is there anyone here who is signed to two wherever they reside?
Self affirmations for actors? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Aug 10th
Does anybody have any positive self-affirmations related to acting that they can share?
HELP. HELP. HELP. Please. by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Aug 10th
I feel the constant, consuming need to be good/great as an actor. I’m trying to shed the need and desire to be a great actor in favor of trying to create as an actor/artist for the love of it and the character that I’m portraying. It’s so damn f\*\*king hard though. I don’t know if it’s working. Not only do I feel like I need to accept, succeed at, and be truly proud of my performances, but that other people love and praise my performances. I constantly worry that I’m a failure as an actor and that I’m not living up to my potential and that my potential is not as great as I want it to be. I’m always second guessing myself and the things I do in acting and I want it to stop. I worry that my personal views and definitions of success and failure are so f\*\*ked that it’s nearly impossible to redefine them and make them more realistic, practical and achievable. I’m constantly worried about the quality and results of my work rather than taking the time to actually practice and take the time to improve and explore my craft/technique and make discoveries. I feel like it’s really hindering me and my progress. I feel like I NEED to shed my ego and my worry about being a good/great actor, otherwise, I’ll spiral down a really dark hole and my acting/performances and mental health will suffer from it. My acting professor/director once said that she isn’t sure if what I want is to be a fully trained and skilled actor or to be considered “the best”. And the truth is, I’m afraid of what it may be. Because I guess I believe one is admirable, the other is disgusting. And I’m afraid the truth might be the disgusting one. Because I’ve come to the conclusion that the disgusting one is a guaranteed route to absolute catastrophic failure. Someone once said “if you want success, acceptance, and praise, this is not the career for you.” (I’m paraphrasing). But honestly, success, acceptance, and praise is what I feel like I need in order to feel good about myself. And acting matters more to me than pretty much ANYTHING. I don’t want to worry about whether I’m a good/great actor or not. Because then I think that will take a huge burden off me and I will be able to live joyfully and fully. I don’t want to derive my self-esteem only from acting, but there’s nothing else that gives me the fulfillment that acting does. Playing guitar, hanging out with friends, painting, doing well in school, spending time with family, none of it gives me the fulfillment acting does. My life revolves around it. My relationships do not feel fulfilling to me, and I don’t know how to fix it. I am afraid at this point that acting is causing me more stress/anxiety and harm than good. But I can’t quit. I will not quit. If I quit, I’ll feel like I’m worth nothing. I don’t know what to do. Does anybody have some helpful advice about any of this for me? Thank you all.
Moving from LA to NYC and transitioning from Film/TV to Theatre by Lunafeather • last post Aug 9th
Hello there! I have searched the subreddit extensively and haven't really found much of an answer to my question, which was surprising, but alas. So I've been in LA for 4 years pursuing jobs in film/TV. I'm Meisner trained and have gathered a lot of useful resources and knowledge specifically about building a career in film/TV -- podcasts like Audrey helps actors, groups on FB like TMFA, casting director social media profiles, workshops, etc. I've realized that I am really unhappy in LA and that I would much rather pursue stage acting like I originally intended to -- and it's been my goal to live and act in NYC since I was 13. Unfortunately, it's been a bit harder for me to find groups and resources about getting your footing as a stage actor in NYC. I know that the process is similar in some ways (self tapes and having an agent) and different in others (headshot styles and the way the union works), but there doesn't seem to be the same kind of guidance for theatre as there is for film/TV -- or at least I don't know what to trust and what is garbage. I am SAG Eligible and know that I can bunny hop unions if I join SAG and am in good standing for a year. I already have a financial plan in place, so not super worried about that. I don't care about starring on Broadway, I would be happy doing plays anywhere in New York -- I can sing well and can dance if I try really hard, but I prefer plays to musicals. Does anyone have a list of resources for an actor switching from film/tv to stage? Are there any good groups to join, books/articles/guides to read, communities to join, specific people in the theatre industry to follow on social media? Do I just move there and submit to Playbill/Actors Access/Backstage and hope for the best? Thank you for all your help!
Worried bad acting will ruin my film by redsushifellow • last post Aug 9th
I'm making a film, just a casual project, but I want to make it as good as possible. I'm acting in it, as well as another actor. I'm worried that our lack of acting skills will ruin the film. Is there anything I can do, or should I just accept that it might lower the overall quality of the project?
Actors Access or no? by TomKunzman • last post Aug 9th
I’d love to hear peoples opinions and experiences with Actors Access. I’m considering renewing my account. Thanks!
PR by correctstatement2022 • last post Aug 9th
Hello! When should actors get a PR team behind them? Does it help up-and-comers get more roles/visibility - especially if they aren't in a current show or movie? I have worked professionally in film, TV, commercials, VO, but I do have solid rep. Auditioning actively for high profile projects and waiting for that series of roles to has propel me into the public eye. Any opinions?
Casting Philadelphia for a 5 to 8 minute POC by Steve Sacavitch • last post Aug 9th
I am currently casting Actors in the Philadelphia area for a 5 to 8 minute POC. It is a story that takes place in South Philadelphia during the mid nineties. You can contact me via email parkerlulu@verizon.net for character breakdown and more info. Thank You. Steve
Please Help! Getting IMDB Rating Bombed Due To LGBTQ Content! :( by Scott Butler • last post Aug 9th
Hi everyone, I am so sorry to have ask this, but is there any chance any of you could help us out. Our new movie we all worked so hard on, "Hypochondriac" is sadly getting 1-star rating bombed on IMDB, most likely due to it having an LGBTQ couple as the leads and this is all happening outside of the US (it's not even released outside the US!). It is such a wild, raw and beautiful movie delicately portraying a story about mental illness and how it affects so many people around us, and has a truly beautiful ending with a powerful message. We're not trying to over-bloat the rating, just to try to fight against the review bombers (a similar thing just happened to the movie "Lightyear" due to having an LGBTQ kiss scene) and get it back to where it needs to be to at least have people take a chance and go watch it on Prime, Vudu and iTunes. The movie has had great reviews and audience reviews, so the 4.8/10 score on IMDB right now, I really feel is not indicative of it's true rating, (more like in the 6's at least imo). Here's the IMDB page, please rate it between 7-9 please (not 10), many thanks!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12186098/?ref_=login Here's the Rotten Tomatoes page to see how well it's rated in normal circumstances: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hypochondriac And lastly, here's the trailer if you'd like to check it out: https://youtu.be/bLyA0tRrcMo Please reply here or DM me and I will do the same for your projects right away! :) Many thanks for your time, Scott Butler ("The Wolf" - Hypochondriac)
The reader/actor of my Zoom Audition… by Wolfchile • last post Aug 9th
So the other day I did a zoom audition to test my chemistry with the main character (who they have already cast). The actor was dead pan and missed multiple lines each take or said them early etc- I improvised through it. But it was rough. We were meant to be flirting and they gave me nothing. I’m shortlisted and worried that they will take this into account that we didn’t have chemistry but I really did my best and was happy with what I did but sad about the situation. Do you think casting will notice she was deadpan and not punish me for it??? I’m just confused at why she didn’t really try.
Submitting Twice? by joesatmoes • last post Aug 9th
Hi, So I just saw a listing for an acting role on actors access as well as in my inbox from a separate company. Is it in good or bad form to submit through both means?
How do I know if I'll make a good actress? by omg_its_apple_juice • last post Aug 9th
I have wanted to be an actor since I was like…4 years old. I suppressed it because I thought my family would disapprove. Now that I'm 18 I want to take steps towards getting into acting, but I just don't know if I would be any good. I'm not emotionless, but I do struggle with portraying the right emotion a lot of the time, and I know this is a big part of being a GOOD actor. Is this something that going to acting school can teach me? Or should I give up while I'm ahead. The other thing I worry about is that I'm not conventionally attractive. I'm not saying that for attention, I've just accepted the truth. I may be attractive to some people but I'm just not the blonde hair, blue eyed, clear skin beauty that society prefers. I have very masculine features for a woman and I have a very imperfect face. I see a lot of actresses out there that are conventionally attractive and not many at all that are similar to me. I'm not the type of person to blindly jump into something with little proof that it will become a success, so these doubts are the only things preventing me from starting college for acting/drama. I just need advice on if it's worth trying.
A discussion about background work by Impossible-Wind-987 • last post Aug 9th
hey, i want to be more serious in my training as an actor. I do training and background work at the moment. Extra work has been my income but it doesn’t satisfy me. What should i do? Any tips
Is Momentum Talent a good agency? by throwaway2872253 • last post Aug 9th
I see they are stationed at Warner Bros and have a couple positive reviews, but I can’t find anything about their clients/projects/success online, and they don’t post about their current actors on Instagram like other agencies (which makes me wonder if a lot of their actors are working). I would greatly appreciate if anyone could share anything they know!
Agency "double dipping?" by SexysNotWorking • last post Aug 9th
I'm just trying to gauge how common this is. In my area (a medium market), it's common for a contract with an agency to include a clause saying they're entitled to their 10-20% *in addition to* the 20% that productions will often tack on. To me, it seems like in adding an "agency fee," the production is trying to allow the actor to get the remainder, but often agents will take that 20% as well as 10-20% from the fee. Does that make sense? Sorry if this is unclear. It's legally accounted for in my contract, so I'm not asking about legality. Just wondering if this is normal elsewhere so I know what kind of bargaining power I have if I try to negotiate it out. Thanks!