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Upcoming Action Actor Advice. M (20) by dimplejones  •  last post Jun 8th

Hello Reddit! I thought it would be a good idea to ask like-minded people on this subreddit a question I have about acting, and if the general public thinks I’m heading in someone of a right direction with my goal. My goal is to become an action star and be in action movies. It’s been something I’ve been doing since I was a young kid, but I solidified it into a major goal recently and want to take definitive steps towards it. As of writing this, I’ll be an upcoming junior in college studying English, and I’ll be leaving the country to study abroad for a few months. I’ve done theater for the past seven years, and I’d say that has been doing a great job together gathering experience/credentials. I have also been doing martial arts ever since I was four years old. I’m thankful that I have a family figure who acted in the theatre as well, and they’re giving me lessons on things like the Meisner technique, so I can shape up my acting skills and be better versed. There are people who break through the industry not only by auditioning, but by modeling, stuntman training, and the like. Mark Wahlberg is a pretty good example, with his famous Calvin Klein ad. Another example, Jean Claude Van Damme (one of my favorite martial arts actors) for example, is originally from Belgium, and he had a quite a few odd jobs here and there in the United States. I believe he began as an extra, and he was apart of Chuck Norris’s stuntman team for a while and even trained with him. He ended up getting a movie role in the late 80s, but his big break was a Bloodsport at 27 years old (1988). I am aware that this was more than 40 years ago, and the world of acting 40 years ago does not revolve the same way it does today, as customs change and processes evolve. I feel like other people who have similar goals as me are doing things that I should be doing right now, and I feel like I should fill the gap by doing something important to be one step closer to attaining my goals. In order to reach my goal, what would be some advice from you guys in terms of the next step/what should I be doing? Thank you, I like to think of myself as having an open mind, so I’ll take any helpful feedback that I can…

Need Help! Canadian actor with US REP by bfjsjsdn  •  last post Jun 8th

Hi guys! I’m a Canadian actor with currently no rep. Do US agents/managers accept Canadian talent on their rosters? Please let me know if you have any knowledge about this! Thank you!!

How does one go about getting Atlanta representation when hardly any agencies are considering new clients? by JCStellar  •  last post Jun 8th

I’ve been acting for a little bit over 3 years in the Orlando market and I just recently flew to Atlanta for an acting workshop hosted by Rhavynn Drummer. Since then, I’ve been thinking really hard about moving to Atlanta. I have an agent in Orlando but I know many actors/actresses here that have both Orlando and Atlanta representation. It just seems to me like those individuals have more opportunities to book appearances on tv shows and movies (which they have).

Can you message the casting director on Actors access? by Vanthuuu  •  last post Jun 8th

I got an eco cast request and they said don’t submit if you’re not free Tuesday! I’m not free Tuesday until the late afternoon so I’m just trying to verify that with them before I put the time into a self tape! Is there a way to message them from the eco cast directly?

Best career consultation places for actors in LA? by penguin_reddit  •  last post Jun 8th

Really looking for advice and have questions about my career/whether I should switch/seek out new reps - I have representation in NYC, a few professional credits, graduated with a BFA, and I just moved to LA. I'm feeling a bit stuck and lost. Anyone know any reputable places for this kinda thing? Does it even exist?

Opinions On Advancing Your Career Through Crew Work by FlargenstowTayne  •  last post Jun 8th

I’ve heard a lot of people give advice on working on film crews to advance your acting career (through networking and whatnot). There are stories like Chris Pine getting people coffee onset, as a crew member, when he was starting out. The thing they fail to mention is that his grandmother and father were both rather successful actors. What is your opinion on advancing your acting career through crew work? Have you successfully done it or know anyone who has? Acting has always been a “who you know” business but I’ve also heard people say “Once you get into the crew side of things, you’re stuck there.” I can certainly understand both points but also know that crewing is grueling work and doesn’t leave much left for a father of 2 young kids, in his early 40s aka me. I bring this up because I was just laid off of my office job of 4 years. I’m a fairly new transport to the tri-state area, so I have friends and family (who don’t necessarily have experience in the movie business) suggest that I do something like an AD training program in NYC or to get hired as a crew driver (I know someone who does this). Opinions? Edit: Forgot to mention that I’m not new to acting or the industry, just new to a market as major as NYC. I had an agent for 20 years when I lived in the Southwest prior to moving here.

i’m a 16 year old aspiring actress from germany, how can i find open casting calls? by am3thystxx  •  last post Jun 8th

hi, i’m a 16 year old who wants to get into acting; i’m looking for some open casting calls for jobs in europe, but i’m having trouble finding ones that fit my age and location (preferably for horror, fantasy, thriller, or science fiction projects). any help would be appreciated:)

SAG New Media Contract, Enough for Union Eligibility? by TheOfficialJonSnow  •  last post Jun 7th

Will keep this short. I'm a non-union actor who just signed a New Media contract as part of an ongoing web series (I am joining an established project / cast and taking over one of the principle roles). All my previous credits are non-union projects / roles. Does this new job mean I will be SAG-Eligible? Thanks!

Any Tips for Dubbing? by Ranshi922  •  last post Jun 7th

Hi, I’m a fairly novice voice actor, but I’m trying to do everything I can to get practice and experience in the industry. I recently got a call back on an audition and they asked for a sample of me dubbing over some footage. I have no experience dubbing, and I have some neurological conditions that make processing audio I hear a bit tricky. Does anyone have any tips that would make things easier to record this, short of manually isolating the single character’s dialogue? Thanks so much!!!

Agent Submissions by meinai88  •  last post Jun 7th

Hello fellow actors, I am getting ready to submit to agents here in Toronto and just had a quick question. How do I know how many headshots to include in my submission email? Do I just send my best one or do I send 3 (1 for film, 1 for commercials and 1 other one) or can I submit all 6 I have? Thanks for your help in advance.

Agency meeting question by cheerallyear  •  last post Jun 7th

First time poster here. I posted this on another FB page but no one answered so maybe I’ll get more help here. Hi all! I can't believe it but an agency actually got ahold of me and would like to do a phone interview! This agency is a big one in town. I will be speaking to the president of the company (not a specific agent) as more of an informational chat and for me to ask any questions. They represent actors, models, hand/feet talent, and voice over talent. They are are on the SAG-AFTRA franchised agents list. What are some good questions to ask this agency? This is my first conversation and I saw a lot of questions previously asked were for specific agents. Thank you!

Looking for a male voice actor to do some sound effects for a video game (PAID) by jackfrench9  •  last post Jun 7th

Hi there, I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this, but here goes: I'm working on an indie First-Person Shooter game and I'm looking to get some custom audio recordings for my main character. Currently I'm using sounds from an old video game and I want to swap them out for new ones. The sounds I need are basic character reactions to things in-game. So things like getting hit, taking damage, grunting when jumping, and screaming/choking/wheezing when getting killed. All in all, I need about 30 samples - about 6 versions in 5 different categories of sound. Things like, taking damage, grunting, getting killed, taking a deep breath etc. For an example of my game, and to hear some examples of the placeholder sounds I'm currently using, check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52iYV5iPeCA&t= The weapon sounds are all handmade by me, to give you an idea of my level of quality. If anybody is interested, please hit me up and we can have a chat about costs and where to go from here. Feel free to send me examples if you like, and then we can come up with a price/delivery plan. At the moment, my rough ballpark for these sounds would be about $150US for all of them, so long as they hit a level of quality that fits the project. If you have the right voice for the job, putting it all together shouldn't take more than an hour or two, so this price feels fair. A few more technical requirements: - The audio must be high quality (perferably 44.1k 24-bit WAVs) with no reverb or discernible echo. Please, no dodgy bedroom recordings on an iPhone. - The audio samples themselves will only be a second or so in length. - I need a male voice that sounds pretty gruff / coarse, like your prototypical solider in a video game. Thanks for your time, and please get in touch if you feel like you'd be a good fit for this project!

Do actors ever get lost in their fights on screen? by wrecked_wretch  •  last post Jun 7th

I was watching A Few Good Men the other night and was mesmerized by Jack Nicholson's and Tom Cruise's performance. Their anger towards each other seemed so genuine and pure which got me thinking: do you think actors ever take their scripted arguments/fights personally? Like they get so lost in their character that they forget they're not actually fighting and naturally feel a bit of anger towards the other actor after the scene?

Acting with a mental illness... by toserveman91  •  last post Jun 7th

Here's one last question that may sound a bit odd and not everyone will be comfortable being open about but do any of you (willing to divulge so) have any mental health issues that you have to juggle while being an actor? For instance, I have social anxiety, panic disorder, seasonal depression and type 1 Bipolar. The anxiety I might be able to cope with but the stress of pursuing acting might cause mood instability with my Bipolar, triggering mania or depression. By any chance do any of you have any of these mental struggles and if so, how do you manage dealing with them/their impact while pursuing your career? I was surprised to learn that many rather big name actors have Bipolar. I'm not sure how they do it.

Got cut from short film by Saaaintniiiick  •  last post Jun 7th

I had a small (but seemingly important) part in a short film recently and it got me my first IMDB credit, which I was just ecstatic about. It felt like I had made a mark in my career. I liked seeing that I was ‘known for’ something. I went to check the IMDB page recently and found out I was no longer on the cast list. My page also said I had 0 credits. I know I’m not owed at explanation, but this was kinda a rough way to find out, plus I thought I had really bonded with the director as I was the only actor on set that day. Should I email him to ask/confirm? The release date is not until 2023 (last time I had checked it was actually 2022 which is interesting) so I could just wait it out. Maybe I should just move on, but not having an reason is really bugging me. I’d at least like to ask if I could get some footage for my reel, which I was told I would get sent but never did.

I want to form a company as an adult by Shakesqueer7  •  last post Jun 7th

I would like to form a Shakespearean acting company when I grow up (with contemporary plays and musicals too ofc) and I can’t stop worrying about it. I don’t want to be that person who get straight out of their bfa program and starts one, I’d get some years of working as in actor and being part of a company under my belt first to make sure I know exactly what I’m doing. I’d take business and branding courses through collage along with my acting studies… I’ll be prepared. I’m also very lucky to have financially well off parents who are willing to support me. I’m not expecting it to be the next RSC or anything like that… even if it’s small that’s fine, as long as it’s a running theater. I know it’s still difficult but I want to stop worrying about it all the goddamn time, i’m 14 lol

I need help/advice. Idk what tf to do by Throwaway19482973  •  last post Jun 6th

Ik there’s like a trillion posts a day asking the same thing. But like. I’m dumb af sooo