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Finding your “TRIBE” by Drecasso_Ent • last post Aug 3rd
For my actors out there. How hard was it for your to find your tribe or community of actors? The ones you hang out with on a daily basis. Do auditions with, run lines for auditions, and maybe go to class with. Being in LA can become a lonely journey, and I am having a hard time of finding people that I can really connect with. How would one go about finding actor friends to climb the ranks with?
What movie / TV show inspired you to act, and what movies do you think are important to the business, historically or otherwise? by Bolteus • last post Aug 3rd
For me, Better Call Saul pushed me over the edge from daydreaming about being an actor to actively trying to pursue a career in it.
Backstage partnering with Starnow bringing in more scams? by sp00kysabrina • last post Aug 3rd
Was surprised to say the least when I logged into Backstage days ago to see the pop-up message they were now partnering with Starnow...always thought Starnow sucked lol but I was like whatever. But now this is really starting to suck because I think this partnership is bringing in more scams/scam posts are more easily slipping through the cracks. Like 2 days after the partnership started I get an email in my inbox from someone on Starnow saying they invited me to apply to this casting call. Except it's a modeling casting call for a "virtual shoot" not caring if you have no modeling experience with a pay of 1500 dollars for 2 hours of work. Now I know literally NOTHING about modeling, I'm an actor, so I have NO clue what typical pay is or anything so, maybe a bit naively, I was like 'oooo money! I'll send in my headshots and full body pics as requested and if something comes of it I'll look more into it' A day later I get the "congratulations!" message and am like 'oh cool welp I guess it's time to put in the research now'. Everything in the message looks fine at first glance to me...they're not asking for any money...not asking for bank info or ssn's to pay you...it's a new virtual thing where they'll send you the clothes rather than it being at some creepy persons house or anything... But then I research a little more and some things don't entirely make sense...the casting director on this project is supposedly Cindy Tolan, I've never heard of her but with a Google deep dive I see she's casted some serious projects (Batman, West Side Story, Straight Outta Compton, etc.) and my first thought is instantly okay ummm yeah maybe this person isn't who they say they are. Why would someone with such big projects under their belt reach out to ME? and then, they seem to be a movie casting director, I'm not entirely versed in if the 2 worlds ever cross but why would a movie casting director also be casting models in projects? So lastly I'm like okay the congrats email I got has the classic no-profile-pic-profile-pic, let's see if the emails match up. I search online for Cindy Tolan's email and while not much comes up, there are 2 sources that say it's [ctcastingoffice@gmail.com](mailto:ctcastingoffice@gmail.com). The email I got is from [ctccastingoffice.com](https://ctccastingoffice.com). Thought they were slick lol. Almost forgot, the icing on the cake is y'know how Backstage now lists on the top of casting calls how long the person listing the casting call has been a member and how many jobs they've posted, and sometimes a verification? Well Starnow is doing that too now and the casting call I got invited to apply for says the person joined March 2 2022 and has 2 jobs listed, and is not verified. When deep diving everything on Google earlier I got sent to a page on some other random casting website I've never heard of before with a casting call of the exact same content this one is, from the exact email and people, but listed from March 2 2022. Meaning that must be the other job listed on their Starnow as well. I find it hard to believe the real Cindy Tolan team would have made a Starnow just this year only to list 2 projects of the same exact nature lol, or make a Starnow at all for that matter. I don't want to believe it because it would be REALLY nice to have 1500 dollars, but even the pay alarmed the first red flag in my head originally because it seemed like so much...not even sure how they were gonna scam me, but never got this close to even dipping my toes into the trap of a scam before Backstage started partnering with Starnow. Anybody else having any similar experiences? All very disappointing
What is the next best move in your opinion? by PunkRockRobot • last post Aug 3rd
I work out of a city that isn’t NY or LA but have found some success here. I’ve shot for network and streaming shows that were minor characters, but the work is yearly and over time I have a resume that is longer than most of my peers here. The issue is all my lines are small background characters that honestly are blink and you’ll miss them types. The last role I shot for did have me across from an Academy Award winning actor so that was nice having a scene with them and the experience was great. The thing I’m trying to ask here is what should I do here? I want bigger roles but those typically get taken by people from out of town, flown in from LA or NYC. Also, maybe I’m just not ready? I don’t get many opportunities with plays during COVID so I know I should turn there to hone my craft, but also I have friends who have management out in LA and even other agencies in my town have offices in Atlanta and LA as well So my options are to me * a) just keep doing what you are doing and work on your craft by seeking plays and classes. * b) seek out management in LA (5-10 credits on network episodics. SAG-Aftra and also a POC should help, right?) * c) seek an agency with offices in LA or NY along with my town. I really don’t want this because I have had the same agent from when I started and while there are flaws, I do feel that as long as I’m auditioning and booking why jinx it? Thoughts?
Online LA Classes by Physical-Froyo-1823 • last post Aug 3rd
Looked through the past posts on this but haven't seen reviews on Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber, or Stan Kirsch in the past year--I was wondering what people's perspectives on these studios were, especially the zoom versions of the classes, and if there's any other studios that would be worth checking out for an on camera actor.
Are there any female actors who became famous in their 30s? by electronic_zucchini_ • last post Aug 3rd
It seems like if women don't get their big break by 25, they have no chance.
What is Being an Actor in the Digital Age? (NEW PODCAST) by AngeloActs • last post Aug 3rd
***What does it mean to be an actor in the modern age of social media and content creation?*** That's what a new video podcast I'm working on aims to figure out! It's called The Digital Actor, and we're going to be going over all kinds of things like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch from an Actor's POV and how we can use these platforms to get ourselves and our work out there. Find the introduction right here! [https://youtu.be/qjoUVXTCRoA](https://youtu.be/qjoUVXTCRoA) It's also available most places your podcasts! Just look up "The Digital Actor."
Should you hide sexuality as much as possible until you have a decent career by Applesapples159 • last post Aug 3rd
I have done alot of research and have yet to see an openly lesbian/only liking girls actress who wasnt butch/masculine or with short hair who was extremely sucessful or well known. I am very feminine but a lesbian. I believe i have acting potential I’m not out out yet but close friends and some family know but no public gf. Should i keep it this way until i land some gigs. Acting is truly the only thing i have ever wanted to do in my life and if that means hiding in a closet for 5 years to get there so be it. Honest advice only! Thinking of pretending to be bi as that seems to be less of a career killer then lesbian
Serious: How do you find a community of professional, passionate actors in LA that take their craft and pursuit seriously? by comerlosricos99 • last post Aug 3rd
i'm new to LA and in my early 30s. i feel like my entire life i've been surrounded by amateurs who don't take it seriously at all, and in turn make me feel like something's wrong with me for taking it seriously. i have low tier reps and i audition semi-consistently, pins, repeats from casting, etc. I was accepted into a master class with a reputable scene study teacher in LA and i'm starting that in September so i'm extremely excited to hopefully be around actors that are ahead of me, to get to watch them perform, learn from them, and hopefully develop new friendships. I really want to find other actors around my age, or older, 30s / 40s / 50s that are serious about their craft, rehearse on a regular basis, do all the things your supposed to do on a regular basis. all i seem to find are really young people / people that prioritize going out and getting fucked up and / or basically everything else EXCEPT working on their craft. basically people that call themselves actors but aren't actually actors. it's honestly incredibly disheartening. If i had the money i'd take classes 24/7, but i don't. So I need to be careful how I spend it and be specific about the choices I make / things I do / people i surround myself with. I found a group the meets regularly, but it's primarily a writer's group, and even the actors there are not really at the same level where they have reps and are auditioning for things, and there's just such a big disconnect, not to mention bitterness and resentfulness from them regarding the business. these are not the kind if people i want to surround myself with! i just dont know how to find serious people! Does anybody have any ideas for meeting likeminded people who take it seriously?
Voice Acting in the Atlantic Maritimes by Puzzleheaded_Log9378 • last post Aug 3rd
Hi, I don't know if anyone here is aware, but New Brunswick has no Media Industry. There's no TV Studios, no Voice Houses and no Movie Productions. It's all mostly independent stuff and it doesn't seem like the big Media Groups here (Stingray, Acadia Broadcasting, Maritime Broadcasting) are interested in doing anything. There's some stuff in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland but nothing here. Bigger Radio Stations won't hire new folks either, for anything. Is there any real future for someone living in New Brunswick to make a living off of Voiceover, or even in this Remote Age would I still have to consider moving to Toronto or Vancouver for bigger work? I'm thinking of doing a "Dramatic Reads" series where I have fun by doing uber-serious readings of Nursery Rhymes just to get my voice uploaded. I've been doing Voiceover for about 2 years now, though most of it has been unpaid stuff from Castingcallclub. I've been trained by Canadian Actors from Alberta and Ontario (Brendan Hunter and Deb Munro) and I have a semi-decent pro setup I'm just getting used to (Aston Origin in a Sound Blanket Booth, plugged into a Scarlett Focusrite, Audacity as the program). Though I think I need to upgrade it. I've been working at a Community Radio Station (unpaid) doing weather and News Reports since January 2022 and I'm doing my own show there now reading poetry and short stories from Local Authors. I don't get paid for any of this and haven't had a high paying gig in a while. A local animator in Saint John hired me to do VA work in a miniseries he did that will air on TV later this year, I'm going to ask him what other opportunities he thinks I might have now. It was a paid gig, but pretty low (not that I'm complaining). I still have my dayjob. I'm in my mid 30s too, so I'm not quite a spring chicken either. I'm just wondering if any of this has any future to it, or if it's just a Pipe Dream unless I pack up and move somewhere else where there are studios.
Looking to hire an actor for small part in short horror movie. Self-tape. by IHunt • last post Aug 3rd
This is going to be strange: I'm making an independent low budget horror movie that will contain vignettes showing disturbing things you might come across online. I am looking to hire someone to make a very short clip of themselves shirtless doing a muckbang while crying (I know, disturbing but it is a horror movie after all.) The video can be filmed by the actor on their phone. I can offer $50 plus the cost of the food. It would look something like this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5KzAZsxyY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5KzAZsxyY) Looking for someone in their 20s/30s who is bigger. I can offer more information on the film/my background upon request.
Small audition advice by thegirlwhowaitedAmy • last post Aug 3rd
Hi! 20 year old actress here, relatively new as I only started acting about 3 years ago. I tend to usually only get small auditions, which is kinda a bummer because I find them really hard to do. (Though I'm still grateful to get anything) They usually are only 1 to 2 lines, and barley any directions on what I'm supposed to do before or after i say my line. My question is: how do I do a good audition with the little material that I'm given?
Is it Necessary to Learn Gymnastics? by TheLavenderMenaces • last post Aug 3rd
I keep seeing all of these actors that also are learning stunt work and I feel like I should probably do that? Is it important/detrimental to a budding career to not learn gymnastics? Also, any recommendations of good gymnastics studios for actors in LA?
Looking For Male Actors for a New Youtube Series by ChangedOfficial • last post Aug 3rd
I am a 13 year old content creator for Youtube and I need voice actors for my project. I'm looking for a person to voice a 36 year old named Norman Hunt, he is in a depression and normally talks in a very soft and slightly deep voice. He is a detective and does research on any unexplained phenomena for people. More info on the character will be given if you comment and ask to work on my project. If you want to know about other things I do, here's a link to my channel: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAzrY0DLqhKBv59JhCabnA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAzrY0DLqhKBv59JhCabnA)
Does being in the union limit the amount of work you can do? by TheGentlemanWolf • last post Aug 2nd
I know the whole union vs non union situation is pretty complex, I've asked alot of people on both sides and they all given me different answers. So I just wanted to ask those who are in the union, once your apart of the union can you only do union work or are you still able gigs that would fall under nonunion like freelance work and buyout work (like anime apparently)? Because I've heard there's different types of union status of to accommodate all types of actors but I've haven't been able to 100% verify the validity of that statement.
Chemistry and Acting by Kris_Ford • last post Aug 2nd
I am in school to be a chemist, then I wanna go to a Master's program for a cosmetic chemistry degree, but ever since I was young, I wanted to pursue acting, and I just finished my first gig as a background actress. Am I able to do both? And has anyone done something like this having a full time job but also wanted to do big acting jobs??
do actors get paid per episode for a cartoon series? by Boring-Cunt • last post Aug 2nd
Or do they get paid per session? So say for example an actor was appearing in 8 episodes of a cartoon, would they get paid a free for each episode they appeared in or just for as many sessions it took to record all their lines ?
Does anyone have any experience with MAG (media artist group) TALENT? Or ERIS TALENT? by The-Stone-Man • last post Aug 2nd
Hello! This may be odd but I don’t really have anyone else to ask. I am a 25 year old NYC based actor. I have been offered rep by both Eris Talent and MAG talent. Very cool but I’m at a loss on who to go with Eris on the surface seems more prestigious but I like that mag has a smaller roster. I don’t have any major credits and my focus is just getting in the room Any experience or insight on either agency js welcome. Also I’m NY based If that helps Thanks!!!
Looking more hireable by clawhammer-cat • last post Aug 2nd
I realize that I've just kind of let myself stop caring about what I look like and that's severely impacted my ability to get gigs. I'm not going to expound on anecdotal evidence, but I have plenty with direct ties to how I appear interfering with my jobs. I'm an efficient and hardworking actor, and sometimes I'm even good. But I never look a way that fits into a director's perspective. I'm losing weight for health reasons and that's going really well. But I need to cut my hair and start doing skincare and dress a little less like a tired punk and a little more like a hireable actor. Unfortunately, being a person of color with frizzy, curly hair nearly always requires some artistic legwork for a director around here to consider, but I'm hoping to compensate. How should I optimize my wardrobe and general look to make myself more viable for dramatic male roles in emerging/experimental work? I describe myself as a kind of scruffy brown guy with facial hair, fluffy almost shoulder length hair, glasses, and a stocky build. I know I need to get better shoes for auditions and start wearing slacks.
Lobbying??? by marie_g10 • last post Aug 2nd
What does it mean when they say an actor lobbied hard for the role and how do they successfully do it other than auditioning?