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Annoyed at actors stuttering- why so much??? by celihelpme • last post Jun 5th
I am not an actor or actress However I had to post this Why is it that actors feel the need to stutter, especially during dramatic or emotional scenes?? Its so overdone imo that I get kind of annoyed watching it. It just lunges out of the screen - an “I’m acting btw” giveaway… especially when it’s not only one actor doing it in a scene but multiple I feel a bit triggered whenever I hear something like “but I- I-“ ,” bu-bu but “, etc.
Actors on SSRIs by HeavyWeightBeepo • last post Jun 5th
How has it affected your acting? I’m trying to get mental health treatment and I think I’m gonna start medication and I was wondering how it’s affected other people and their work? Tbh I’m scared how it’ll affect my work, but I need to get on medication to live like a functioning person. Is there anyone who has experienced this? I’m afraid of fogginess, lack of creativity, and the weight gain people talk about.
Being the Best We Can: My Code of Conduct as an Actor by AJDon82 • last post Jun 5th
Actors needed for paranormal video project by paranormalguy86 • last post Jun 5th
Casting call! I'm looking for actors for an upcoming YouTube video series about paranormal activity caught on camera. It's not a paid gig but it's super fun, quick and easy. The videos will be along the lines of the videos you can find on "Slapped Ham" YouTube channel, basically people encountering and filming ghosts, aliens, creatures, and other scary things. You simply record it yourself and send me the footage to edit and do some movie magic. DM me for more information.
Reality of becoming a leading actor at 30 with little to no credits ? by bustergaming777 • last post Jun 5th
Just wondering if it’s possible or am I just holding onto a bad dream.
HELP! Talking with CAA and trying to understand language?? by SwimGood22 • last post Jun 5th
Hi all — I’m a filmmaker currently in talks with people at CAA and UTA to cast a few actors for my short. I’ve written to specific agents sharing the person I want to cast and a few have replied back saying they need it to be “an offer”. What’s the difference between saying you want to cast an actor and “an offer”? Aren’t they the same? Do I literally have to say “offer” or does that include a list of what the package would be for them involved in the film (pay, dates, etc)? Also, this will be a SAG Signatory film for anyone that’s wondering.
I'm 18 and I am trying to become an actor :). by BookofTrey • last post Jun 5th
I turned 18 a few months ago, I've always wanted to become an actor and experience what I've seen others do on the shows and movies I've watched. Ever since I was little I've wanted to become an actor but I was shy and couldn't even imagine opening up about that sort of thing to my grandma or mom, they haven't even done anything remotely close to acting so I would have to start the journey from the bottom which is super fine I told my grandma about my career and she was excited for me because I never had a direction for my career in my life I was 15 going on 16 and really looking forward but then Covid hit and I had to do online school and sit in the house all day this let me to really look at my insecurities, I have insecurities about my face, mainly my nose which is somewhat deviated and my smile and teeth as well as my jaw which are a little bit shifted to the right side of my face, I can live with my teeth and mouth but my nose really bothers me and I feel like the only comfortable way is to speak to a professional about it. It took a lot for me to post this on here but It also feels like I'm lifting a weight off my back I'm not really open with my mom or grandma about said insecurities but it did feel good to post this :). I have no acting experience other than watching a ton of movies and tv shows I really want to get a start but I have no idea how too will anyone help me with any of my questions I live in Florida but may be moving back to New Jersey depends how I feel I do plan on making a youtube channel to express my passions in my life and become an entertainer as well because I've had a passion for gaming as well in my life and I now want to make acting a new passion. Can someone give me some Direction for my start <3? Anything is Appreciated If we can talk in the comments that would be great :).
Passion or folly? by GiantMonkeyMan • last post Jun 5th
Just a random thought I’d like to discuss.. When I was in freshman year of high school I became obsessed with the idea of being an actress. I would study different roles and immerse myself in quotes by famous actors. I felt a pull to this idea, not for the fame or money, but just an urge to act, and to do so in a way that people are genuinely captivated and want to watch. After a while I decided I was being silly to think that someone from the middle of no where would become a famous and well recognized actress. I let it go. But to this day, when I’m asked about passions and what I might like to do with my life, acting almost always comes up in my mind. Whenever I see good acting in a movie; I don’t merely enjoy it, I feel an urge to be the one in that position, making others believe in a made up situation, with joy, sadness, or terror. The main thing is, whenever I think of this, I genuinely feel that I would make a great actress.. it’s just a feeling inside of me that says, “hey, I could do that! And I could do it well” maybe it’s silly or delusional, but despite not having any formal training, I think there’s maybe some gold buried deep within me, wanting to shine through
magical people using telekinetic powers to get roles??? by HourGlassTicking • last post Jun 5th
yeah, i know they say 'no stupid questions' but we all know they don't mean it, so heres mine. i've seen plenty of people do self-auditions and post them for roles they either did or didn't cast in, although they're always for big productions like euphoria or shameless. question is, how are people finding out about these auditions? i don't expect to get the roles but it would be nice to know how to access these auditions before these shows blow up after their pilot. my guess is that agents find these roles or theres a gigantic memo that all these sneaky actors are intentionally hiding from me because they don't want me to steal their roles. thoughts?
Seeking for an American to help me with US accent :) by mangalangs • last post Jun 5th
G’day guys! As you can see from the title, would love to get in touch / work with someone from the states on standard US accent. I’m an Australian film actor and in definite need of practice haha. Looking forward to some responses :)
View For View!! by Joe Bird • last post Jun 5th
View for View! Lets get those green numbers! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12480921/?ref_=tt_ov_st
Signed up for “Audition,” turns out to be a scam? by Savagesavi21 • last post Jun 5th
So recently I wanted to peruse a career in acting since my family has been super supportive of me doing so. Anyway, I search up some places, and started doing my thing. I had gotten a call from an “agency” John Casablancas, and they had asked if I was interested in acting and modeling and if so then I would have a zoom interview and have to preform a short commercial. Got to the Interview, was told we would be put into groups A (experienced), B (a little experience), C (no experience). I was in A and there were only two other people who were there. You would assume that for an interview it would be one on one? Yeah no, we had to preform in front of anyone who was in the group. Once I did my commercial, we were told we would get a call if they liked us or whatever. I ended up getting a call back and was told I was getting a second interview? At this point I was so happy but the next day (today) I had a weird feeling once I checked an email they sent me saying that for the second interview, we would be put in groups again of A (professional actor or model, ready to be thrown into the industry), B (need practice and will be charged a one time fee of $295), C (not interested). After reading this I was a little suspicious about the fee? So I decided to do a little research which yes, I should have done first, and found out that the $295 is to hold your spot if you are chosen and then you pay $2000 to take classes. Tomorrow is my second interview and I’m really debating just not showing up because of this. I don’t want to be in a situation where I’m told I’m an A, if I do get it and then be told, “but we do think you need some training,” apparently that happened to a lot of people where they would push them to get training anyways. I’ve seen some good reviews about how it’s not a scam and how people have actually gotten roles and went through the schooling. But I’m really skeptical, I don’t want to not show up and be embarrassed but at the same time I don’t want to sit there and have them possibly throw me a sales pitch. Obviously acting is very hard to get into and takes work and classes. (I do have 4 years of experience) I’m not sure what to do, I need the community’s opinion. Should I flake or show up and possibly have to deal with that? What would you do? Help please
what’s the first thing you’d start if you were me? (BECOMING A FILM ACTRESS) by LillyVelvet • last post Jun 5th
Hello Reddit, I’m a black female turning 21 in August. I have no car and still live with my parents. I have 0 experience with acting. I’ve only read a few film acting books and I haven’t went to college yet(I live in the middle of Arkansas, so barley any colleges have "performing arts" majors and it’s hard to find acting classes and programs, but even if I did, I don’t have a car to get to and from them). If you were me, what would be your first step? And ANY ADVICE HELPS! (And again, I live in the smallest town in the middle of my state, which makes me want to move to California or New York, to get more of a better chance). (Also: I’ve wanted to act since I was 14, I took a drama class in 8th grade and we acted out scenarios in front of the class and it was fun, although I highly doubt my folks would want me pursuing an acting career, so I’d rather wait until I’m on my own). (And I do plan on getting a car this year so I know this would be my pre-first step, I’ve had my driver’s license for some time now, just not a vehicle).
Any Americans Working in Australia? by daonload • last post Jun 4th
Hey whats up fellow thespians? I'm a NYC actor relocating to Bali within a year or so. Would love to keep working - are there any Americans working in Australia that have insight or a second to chat ? ​ Much love
Feeling let down by RipAggravating1068 • last post Jun 4th
I know I know… I know that you have to have thick skin in this industry and I know sometimes things don’t work out… what I’m sick of is being let down. Directors, producers, etc please stop making promises of things. It hurts us because we get so excited and on fire, lit passions for a project that… sadly doesn’t happen. It’s happened to me so much that when I get offered something I’m not as passionate or excited about it because in the back of my mind I’m just like “ok yeah sure we’ll see if it happens”. Like I said I know some things don’t work out but it’s pretty messed up when you PROMISE someone it will. To put this into perspective—I’m pretty broke… right now I’m just dependent on booking things, I’m having a hard time doing so as most things require you to be fully vaccinated— I only had the first dose of Moderna and had a crazy bad reaction, dr advised me not to get second dose and even if they said it was ok I would refuse, sorry, not getting shingles and Bell’s palsy again. Anyways, I have kids to take care of and my fiancé is working full time at a factory. We are barely getting by. I was presented with two opportunities. The one was a film that I’d be lead in— the director/producer promised it would be big—- we’d film on an ARRI—- got stuff lined up with investors from Netflix, Hulu, tubi, etc interested and that it would be a decent budget. I was so excited and now… it’s been months and crickets. No communication. Second opportunity I had was with a YouTuber who has a substantial amount of followers. He liked my voice and invited me on to do voice work. Great thing is I could work from home and he stated he would pay me very well. I have my professional mic stuff all hooked up and been waiting for weeks to start— every time I ask about it he just says he’s waiting on scripts yet he’s daily uploading to his channel. So that had me quite confused. I was thinking of just starting my own thing but I don’t know how to edit stuff like that so honestly I don’t know. I’m just to the point where I’m losing passion and I don’t know where to go from here. Wondering if I should continue on or focus on other things— if I don’t start booking soon I’m going to have to get a job so I can help with the bill’s because things are getting crazy expensive. I am a patient person but I don’t have time to wait around. Like I said I know things don’t work out sometimes but… stop making promises if you don’t know for sure it’ll work out. It really does hurt our soul. Just the same reason I won’t do a lot of indie stuff anymore—- I’ve done so much indie film that I didn’t get paid for— never been finished. It was a great learning experience but if I am not getting paid and can’t get copies of footage for demo reel it’s a waste of my time. Sorry
As a beginner, how do I progress if I'm at most taking classes once a week? by rampishama • last post Jun 4th
I wasn't sure how to phrase this, or if it should just go into the stupid questions thread. I've been taking classes online, but they're once per week. Sometimes I have a month or so between classes. I feel like I'm not getting enough instruction/practice to really advance. I also feel a bit too green to actually act in something, plus I'm traveling right now. I was hoping someone could share strategies to really maximize a weekly class? I've reviewed the stickies on practicing from home, and have been working on those, but I'm not sure how to link that up with classes. Edit, Summary: - Go to more classes 1. Lesly Kahn is recommended 2. Become a key student in exchange for classes 3. Meet up with other students to rehearse or generally review things. - Online Learning 1. Youtube - Sam Stiglitz - Mikayla lysiak - John D'aquino - Actors Round Table - Actors on Actors 2. Podcasts - Wendy Alane wright's secrets of a Hollywood talent manager - In The Envelope - Action: the pursuit of acting excellence - Back To One - Audrey Helps Actors
Manager/Agent Contract - Is this normal? by throwawayidkwtci • last post Jun 4th
Hello! Recently I was sent a contract by a management company in a major market, but they told me they also operate sort of like an agency. I was referred to them by a fellow actor, and they definitely aren't some hole-in-the-wall business--they have a pretty good rating on IMDB pro and don't seem to be easy to get repped by. They sent me an exclusive contract, and this would be my first time signing with reps exclusively, so I'm not sure how to tell if the contract is fair. Some things seem a little strange to me, like: 1. The contract would be exclusive commercial representation for three years, and it also excludes getting a commercial agent, since they consider themselves to be management and an agency. It auto-renews for another year unless you notify them a few months before the contract ends. 2. They take 20% for non-union work. I am scared to sign something if I don't know what I am getting into first Any suggestions? Is this standard? Thanks!
Looking for an app like backstage for actors looking for work in Europe. by Autismdemigodof420 • last post Jun 4th
Any actors not from usa know of a service for actors in Europe, or just worldwide. I was about to buy a subscription for backstage bit they clearly only look for talent in the states
might be a dumb question, but who are the more reputable/reliable acting classes or coaches in Los Angeles? by matttcortez • last post Jun 4th
I’m 19, i’ve lived in Los Angeles my whole life and recently decided I want to start acting. For those here in LA, who are some reliable classes that are quality and not just some dude taking my money? edit: what are some things that you are able to work on as an actor on your own time without needing a person with you?