Okay, so I'm making my first "real" short film. By real, I mean that I am looking to hire a couple of experienced actors, and not just use my friends or family. This if for my MFA application for film school, and I have come to realize the best way to get commitment is to pay actors. However, how do I do it? Where do I look? I have no producer, it is just me, the director. Should I contact their manager/agent? Some actors don't have managers so do I just pay them upfront? Do I sign a contract? I also know there are like certain minimums you need to pay actors if they are union. Does union mean they have a manager? If someone could explain some of that to me, I would appreciate it! Thank you!
I'm 14 and want to be a Shakespearean actor when I grow up. Right now I'm in a youth company where we do 3 Shakespeare plays a year. I'm debating whether or not I should start doing community theater/professional productions instead - it would be good experience/look good on my resume. However, it wouldn't necessarily be Shakespeare (I'm okay with some contemporary stuff but would prefer mostly Shakespeare), and children's roles often aren't leads, which I could likely get in my company. Advice?
I've had this issue of thinking most productions wont want me because there are many actors who can do kissing scenes and might think im complicated. Is me becoming an actor with a hard no on kissing going to ruin the opportunities for me? With many shows and films, almost every character has a kissing scene and its just gotten to me that this might not work out and it stresses me a lot, i'm even scared that my agency would drop me if i reject those roles with kissing scenes.. Please give me the honest truth of what you believe Thank you
i was looking through some casing calls and searched through a bunch on backstage but i couldn’t find one that was asking for white & black mixed actors, they were all either white or black so if there is a casting call for someone that is specifically white or black, could i apply
I read and hear how important relaxation is for actors and their work. I've tried doing Strasberg's relaxation technique (sitting in a chair, trying to focus on breathing, trying to release tension, etc.), but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. I've only been doing it for about a week or so. Are there any other relaxation exercises/techniques/practices I could do that might help me? If I might be specific on a couple of things, how does one exactly "release tension", and how do I know whether or not I've reached a level of relaxation that could help my acting more? Thank you!
Hello! I'm 15 and very interested in acting but I have no experience whatsoever. From what I've read, taking classes are the first step to becoming an actress/actor. How long do you usually take classes to become good at acting? I heard you should take classes for about three to four years.
Is there literally any way that I could be an actor with chronic illnesses? I want a career in acting because I love it but I’m limited in a lot of areas right now because of my diagnosis. I’m going to improve as I get older but like right now its hard to do too much
I'm 20 turning 21 in September and I'm a pretty newbie actor. I took a drama class in highschool and I was in a tiny play once when I was still in elementary. I don't think I'd be horrible at it and I'd like to get started. My question is am I too late? And how do I begin? I know I should take classes but I don't have the time or money. I could do voice acting aswell but I'm really struggling with how to begin. I live just an hour away from D.C. and am wondering if theres anyplace in the area that would be able to take me in. My motivation to get into acting is the freedom it offers and that I could potentially do something great and inspire others and I want to make enough for the love of my life and I to live comfortably.
Hi everyone! This may be kind of a silly question, my apologies Does anyone here have a link regarding acting as a minor? More in the sense of legality and permits and such. Can minors use sites such as actors access? Do you need some form of worker permit? Any thing else? Thanks \^\_\^
Over the past six months i’ve had a serious lack in confidence in myself and now every time I do any kind of acting (whether it’s acting in school or rehearsing to myself) I feel like i’m a bad actor. It’s pretty much my only thought and it’s sort of taking over my head, does anyone who’s experienced something similar know any ways to get over it?
Hi, I’m represented by a top 25 Agency but my resume isn’t super big. I’ve only appeared on one network show. Lately, I haven’t gotten many quality auditions, mostly smaller stuff and stuff that is kinda a reach from my description. I was just wondering if having an agent with much more established clients than I would be problem because the roles I’m being submitted for are above my experience level. Thanks!
Lol I think i do quite well in front of a mirror but i iinda suck when recording. Auditions are soso. Lol Its a silly question. But in curious how you'd see yourself if you were the same. Haha
Like me and my gf literally had a few short scenes togheter as a couple and look at us now. We didnt even have kissing scenes or anything like that, just a lot of sweet talk, hand holding and hugging. Meanwhile there's ppl having deep intimate make out sessions or sex on camera like it's the easiest thing to do in the world. How do they do it? Especially in romantic movies, where the whole movie is about THEM????
I’m researching the top LA based managers and they all seem to have atleast over a thousand people on their roster. Companies like Luber Roklin, Authentic, 3 Arts, Anonymous content, etc. Isn’t this way too much? I thought management companies were supposed to have smaller client lists/more personalized attention? I scrolled down their lists on IMDb and a lot of their lesser known clients have little to no credits or don’t even seem like they’re seriously pursuing acting. Why take them on then? Am I missing something?
As long as I can remember I’ve been fascinated by voices, pitch, tone, timbre, color etc…(I am also a musician) It amazes me how dramatically some VAs can manipulate their voice, especially those who work on animated programs. For example take someone like Nick Krull (one of the creators and actors of Big Mouth on Netflix) When he uses his normal speaking voice, which I wouldn’t say is especially deep or darkly colored, he sounds, well, normal. To do the Maurice the Hormone Monster voice (look it up on youtube if you’re not familiar) he uses this incredible unique tone which is not only floor-shaking deep but also the craziest guttural effect I have ever heard. I know people ask about raspy voice and the standard response is usually either a) it can totally mess up your voice or b) its just the shape of that persons voice box that allows them to make that effect. But, I’d like to learn more about such techniques. Its usually called vocal fry but, seriously go on youtube and listen to a sample of Nick Krull doing this: This is no normal vocal fry. It literally sounds like he’s grunting/clearing his throat while speaking. But its too clear to be that. Probably similar mechanically to a vocal fry but a much coarser/darker sound. I am fascinated. I’d like to find some more info on how to try out techniques like these (safely of course) or just what the techniques are (vocal fry vs whatever the hell Nick Krull is doing to manipulate his voice like that.) Thanks for the help
Heres the situation, if I submitted to a role on Actor's Access, would it be a big no-no to ALSO look up the CD and email them directly? Normally I would say no, but I've seen some CD's have open casting calls on their own webiste. Wondering if they would just tell me, "You want to submit? then do it on AA." ​ Thanks guys.
I know that being an extra doesn't further one's chance of being an actor, but it's often said here that having another job is essential.. so what if being an extra was that job? The pay seems pretty good at around £90 to £100 daily. I imagine it would provide useful experience on being on a set and the etiquette.