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Can anyone explain to me how residuals/fees work? by PFTETOwerewolves • last post Jul 16th
1. So you get money when your film/tv show is sold or screened. Is that everyone, even the extras or just the stars/regulars? 2. Is it forever and does it increase or decrease over time? If the actor dies does their family inherit these payments? 3. As a regular on a show, does your pay automatically increase over time or do you have to renegotiate your contract? 4. What percentage do you get? I mean is it big money or just a symbolic amount? 5. If you're a writer and you create a character do you get paid whenever that character appears, even if it's someone else writing?
How much should I charge as an experienced acting coach? by Bobble_83 • last post Jul 16th
I (22f) am a professional actor who has been acting for over 14 years and teaching for roughly 3 years. I'm currently teaching a few classes at a rate of $25AUD an hour. I've been offered $50 an hour by another institution (with the potential of growth depending on performance) but due to distance it wouldn't be worthwhile. I have roughly 10 students per class who pay $40-$45 per class. My class numbers are also growing because they shut down the classes on days I don't teach as everyone wanted to move to my classes. I know I should be paid more because I am a very accomplished actor, I have great student retention, and everyone expresses how much they like my classes. For context: When I first started I was paid $300AUD for a 3 half-day holiday program ($20 an hour). Then, my boss asked me to 'volunteer' until he thought I was ready to start officially working there. A year later he offered me $25AUD an hour which I've been on now for nearly 2 years. I knew from the get go I was being taken advantage of, but I was really invested in building up my teacher resume. Even now, I still don't think he realises how well trained and regarded I am and still tries to teach me how to turn a camera on. Essentially, how much should I charge per hour as an acting coach? (Also, I have to stay in studio for 1.5 hours between classes as some students do 2 classes a day and wait in the studio. I currently am not being paid for this, should I charge for this?)
Hi there! Voice actor and aspiring voice director here. by Fresh-Job-2339 • last post Jul 16th
Question: how do I get to dip my toes in the world of directing? Who do I connect with? Thanks in advance!
hi im new to acting and kinda wanna start doing it, but i have a few questions by Blueplays64 • last post Jul 16th
so i just watched stranger things and just finished it awhile ago. and for some reason, im kinda inspired to also be an actor. like its cool being in a movie/series and people love it and it looks fun to be on set and meet new people. but, im kinda curious, can you learn how to act without going to acting school? i mean, theres a lot of videos out there on the internet. and, if someone wants to go act, but is still also a student, how would that work? would there be like a teacher on set? is the teaching there good?
improv by ashykloudz18 • last post Jul 16th
When an actor is improving for a scene, do they have to ask the director to improv, or can they do it without verification?
How can I stop comparing myself to an actor friend who auditions for the same roles as me by orbiscity • last post Jul 16th
We're both Asian American actors and I've noticed that she would get the roles that I would audition for all the time. I know I shouldn't compare but its hard not too...
How do you deal with anxiety as an actor/actress? by dtrres • last post Jul 16th
I am trying all types of tips and tricks to calm my nerves but I can’t seem to truly get to a calm state and I feel like it’s affecting my work. I keep letting my anxiety get the best of me and I don’t feel like I’m giving my best performance because I’m too busy trying not look/sound nervous…. Any advice?
Background AND Principal agent - paying commission to both? by Mild_Satisfaction • last post Jul 15th
I'm based in Toronto and an ACTRA Apprentice member. I'm in the process of submitting to principal agents, but I've also found myself in a situation where I'm looking for flexible employment. I figured, since I'm union, the rates for background performers are pretty decent, so I was thinking about doing that for a bit as I continue to evolve my acting career. So to do background regularly, I'd need to submit myself to a background agency. My only concern with that is, if I get a principal agent, AND continue doing background work with the background agency, do I have to pay commission to both? Because that would eat up 30-40% of my paycheque which would kind of suck :( Should I just submit to the background agency now, while I still don't have a principal agent, and then remove myself from their list if I end up getting signed? OR - is there a way to submit myself for background work on a regular basis (1-3 times a week) without signing with a background agency? I've seen casting calls for extras sometimes come up on casting workbook and actors access, but it's not often enough for what I'm looking for.
Voice fatigue by Dry-Tune-223 • last post Jul 15th
Hello, all. I'm not actor but I do have to push my voice at work all day, every day. I talk to elderly people on the phone who are hard of hearing, and by the end of my shift my voice is tired and the area around my upper chest is sore. Any advice, I would greatly appreciate. Thank you all!
UK wannabe actor by Cableguy1993 • last post Jul 15th
Hello everyone, I've been doing sa work now for a year and have loved every minute of it, however I want to progress into bigger roles, the only issue is I have no money, I have no drama or acting qualifications and I also don't really know what to do next, any help is greatly appreciated
Vocal fatigue by Dry-Tune-223 • last post Jul 15th
Hello, all. I'm not a voice actor but my job entails I talk to the elderly on the phone all day, every day. Most of them are hard of hearing. By the end of my shift, my voice feels tired and my throat and upper chest area - around my clavicles - feel sore. I'd appreciate any advice you can give me to prevent this and get better at using my voice, without overdoing it. I'm a fan of what you all do! Thanks!
facial expression by babyarsinist • last post Jul 15th
I really want to be an actor and I know a big part of acting is facial expression. I'm taking my own headshots and I'm having trouble with my expressions, specifically smiling and doing a normal resting face. It sounds weird to say i dont know how to smile and that not really it, i just don't know how to force a smile or smile on cue. As for my resting face it is sorta mean looking and makes me look a bit high... i think i'm pretty decent at other face expressions its just those 2, any tips?
Looking for actors in south-eastern PA by sergeiglimis • last post Jul 15th
Tv production, pm for details if you are interested in auditioning.
Is acting even a realistic goal for me? by BackgroundS0ck • last post Jul 15th
I have always been interested in films, and have wanted to be an actor since I was younger (9 or 10 y/o) and I’m 16 now I just feel like the amount of people who want to be actors is so insane there is no chance I can actually do it.
Do you have to be good at imitating a lot of other voices (like Celebs) in order to be a good VA? by dylanaruto • last post Jul 15th
NOTE: I am not a seasoned VA but I've been practicing on my own for about a year. It seems like every time i mention to people that i like to do voice acting, they presume that i can do like all these different celebrity voices. Like, I get that voice actors specialize in doing different voices but for me, I just don't know how to do a lot of impressions. I guess my true question is would that be a requirement to do all these different people's voices in order to be a good voice actor?
Filmmaker - Question about Acting contract by vanityfantasy • last post Jul 15th
I've found myself in a bit of a conundrum. For my previous shorts I'd get in touch with actors directly, sign a contract, shoot the whole thing, then pay them at the end. Now, for an upcoming project with a bit of higher budget, that shoots in 2 months, I've had to talk directly to an actor's agent for the first time. He's waiting for me to send over the contract, and I need to complete the pay clause in it. What is usual setup for an indie short? Is it odd to pay after the shoot? Is 50% upfront 50% after more common? When is the 50% usually paid, right away or really close to the shoot (in my case matters, as that is 2 months away) Maybe it's none of these options, and someone can enlighten me, thank you
New voice actor looking for tips by JMRZ27 • last post Jul 15th
Hey guys I’m 19 and have just started to try voice acting on Fiverr slowly starting my career. I’m starting to get down when looking at already established voice actors in their 30s or 40s since they’re so far ahead of me. I know I shouldn’t compare because of the massive age difference but I can’t help it. I want to be just like them. I’ve already auditioned for things before and even had one paid job already. I also finished a voice acting course on Udemy and am seeking for acting classes and to hire a studio for a showreel. I wondered if anyone had any tips for this youngster. Thanks!
I don't know how to overcome the nepotism in the LA theatre/film industry by TheatreThrowaway3 • last post Jul 15th
I grew up in the South in an area where no one ever left their hometown, and as a result went to my BFA program and MFA programs without any real connections (other than to the acting professors I worked under). Despite being told by my mentors I'm just as likely as anybody else to get cast, I just simply don't believe that's true, even if I happen to be better trained/more talented than others. I've only ever landed half a dozen or so callbacks despite a degree from a top 10 MFA program (and I even attended grad school in the LA area), and I've been working for nearly four years. Sometimes if I'm feeling particularly bitter, I'll do some research on the people that actually did get a part, and I'll find out that most of the time they were either (A) spouses/partners/family members of the other actors or directors or (B) they worked under the director in grad school or undergrad. For people who were in the same rut I'm in, what finally gave to where you were getting ANY acting work? Edit: I should say, none of my acting professors are really involved in the industry anymore, which might be my downfall. A lot of them worked in different markets, like Chicago and New York and are transplants to the LA area. Is that really enough to make my degrees irrelevant in LA?
Should I spend all my time trying to become an actor? by Cold-Handle-827 • last post Jul 15th
I understand that very few people make a living as an actor. I looked it up and sources say only 2% of actors actually make a living. My goal is to make a living off of acting. I’m not saying I want to be the next tom cruise, but I do want to be able to support myself enough to the point where I do not have to do side jobs to make money. But is it worth it? Should I risk trying to become and actor to make a living, or should I spend my time trying to do something else? What do you guys think, and has acting worked out for you guys?
Advice about intimate scene by Opposite-Ad-5605 • last post Jul 15th
Hi! Using a throwaway account. I need your guys advice and perspective. My girlfriend has been offered a roll in a theatre play. It is a relatively small production but still a big step up from her normal "semi-professional" theatre performances. The play is about a (straight)couple living apart during covid lockdown, the feeling of longing for one another, breaking the rules to go and see each other. Here is the big issue. The play will involve a sex scene, where the actress preforms brief but real oral on her co-star. My girlfriend hasn't accepted the offer. She believes in the directors intensions - it helps that it's a woman - with the scene but have some doubts about the necessity. Still she is totally in love with the rest of the play and have this attitude that not everything can be 100% perfect. She wants to say yes, but want my approval first. I am quite torn. On the one hand no way I want her to do it, but at the same time I know how happy she is being on stage and how much she likes this play. Even if this is a big career step for her, I am certain her main drive for going through with it is because she believes in the project. I feel bad saying no to her. The director is half famous in our region and does a lot of "artsy" stuff. I'm completely sure that she genuinely believes that it is a necessary part of the story she wants to tell. My girlfriend tells me that it won't mean anything, that it's just a part of her job, that the kissing and caressing is more intimate etc. But it is though to accept. Even if it's part of the job the guy will still enjoy it, she will still share this intimacy with him. And it will happen during several shows including rehearsals. I will most likely say no, but I wanted to hear different perspectives on this from fellow actors.