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Action & Physicality in Performance by Inga Ryazanoff  •  last post Feb 27th

SUMMER RESIDENCE: International Physical Theatre Lab & Conference at Laubegg Castle (Europe) by Inga Ryazanoff  •  last post Feb 27th

Physicality in acting by Inga Ryazanoff  •  last post Feb 27th

Physical action in performance making by Inga Ryazanoff  •  last post Feb 27th

Join us in Berlin this April 2024 for a dynamic international workshop focused on Physical Action in Performance Making by New International Performing Arts Institute

The Uncanny Valley: When AI Actors Take the Stage by Robert Kiesling  •  last post Feb 26th

Have you ever watched a movie and felt something was slightly off, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? Could the day come when the line between human and digital actors blurs so much that we start questioning the authenticity of every performance?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of filmmaking, AI's integration has been nothing short of revolutionary. But as we march towards a future where artificial intelligence plays a central role in the creative process, a dystopian shadow looms large over the industry. The concept of AI actors is no longer confined to the realms of science fiction; it's a burgeoning reality that's both fascinating and, frankly, a little unsettling.

Imagine settling into your seat at a premiere, the lights dim, and the movie begins. On the surface, the performance is flawless, but there's an underlying coldness to it. The actor on screen, created entirely by sophisticated algorithms, delivers lines with precision but lacks the subtle imperfections that make human performances so relatable. This is the uncanny valley – a realm where the almost-human becomes eerily alien.

The rise of digital performers presents a paradox. On one hand, it's a testament to human ingenuity, a breakthrough that could revolutionize storytelling by transcending the limitations of physical existence. Characters can now be ageless, boundless, and capable of performing feats far beyond human capacity. But on the other hand, it raises profound ethical questions. What happens to the art of acting when the actor becomes an algorithm? Does the essence of performance – the raw, unfiltered expression of human emotion – get lost in translation?

As AI continues to infiltrate the director's toolkit, the implications extend beyond the screen. The technology that enables a director to manipulate a digital actor's performance with a few clicks could also lead to a homogenization of storytelling. When machines start dictating the nuances of a performance, do we risk creating a monotonous cinematic world devoid of the idiosyncrasies that make each actor unique?

The prospect of AI actors is a double-edged sword. It offers a glimpse into a future where storytelling is unbound by the physical, yet it also poses a stark reminder of what might be lost in pursuit of technological advancement. As we stand on the brink of this new era, one question remains: Will we embrace the allure of digital perfection, or will we cling to the flawed, unpredictable beauty of human performance?

What do you think? Are AI actors an exciting innovation, or do they herald a dystopian future for cinema where the soul of the performance is sacrificed at the altar of technological progress?

Problem by Jed Power  •  last post Feb 25th

How come I can't share my  script listing to FB? Says App not working. HOW long will this be?  

Coffee & Content: Do These Stars Remember Their First Audition? by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post Feb 25th

Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.

Oscar winning actor & writer Tom Hanks gives the Oxford Union an acting lesson - OxfordUnion by Florin Şumălan  •  last post Feb 24th

https://youtu.be/gWnMgMEVABM

Tom Cruise & Alejandro Inarritu Team Up by Nick Phillips  •  last post Feb 23rd

I'm really glad to see this.  Tom Cruise has been playing it too safe for years now, working only in action franchises and only with directors he could exert some measure of control over.  Now it looks like he's headed back into working with auteur filmmakers again.  Within the first 10 years of his career, he worked with Coppola, Scorcese, Barry Levinson, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Curtis Hanson, Oliver Stone and Ron Howard, among others.  He needed to challenge himself again and re-elevate his game.  There aren't many movie stars left of his caliber.

Looking for agent - commercial/VO/film/TV by Lee Kim  •  last post Feb 23rd

I was represented by a very large agency in NYC doing commercials but they recently shut down their commercial division. I am in interested in pursuing any freelance opportunities with agencies in the NY/NJ area. I'm interested in commercial, VO, film/TV work. I've done some films and VO work over the years. By way of background, I'm a cybersecurity and AI expert with a significant media portfolio (including podcasts, TV, radio, etc.) and public speaking experience (domestically and internationally). I combine my expertise in tech and law (as I am an attorney). I believe that my experience would give me a unique perspective in a commercial/VO/or acting (film/TV) role). However, my interests in acting are much broader than simply the tech and legal sphere. I have a lot of creative pursuits, such as in photography and poetry. But I do think that I have some things that I can potentially capitalize on. Thank you for any ideas. Lee

The Top 5 Things Casting Directors Look for in a Self-Tape by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Feb 22nd

Congrats Jacqueline Elyse Rosenthal, winner of the Empowering Women Screenplay competition! by Elaine Chang  •  last post Feb 21st

BACKLOG sounds like an amazing project on a crucially important subject, the staggering number of completed rape test kits that have gone untested. Time's still NOT up for all these survivors. Well done and all the best with your screenplay, Elyse!

(FWIW, as a semi-finalist, I feel honored just being sort of in your company. :)) 

Congratulations!

Acting and Story Telling by Katherine Lansing Davis  •  last post Feb 21st

I'd love to connect with actor or anyone who loves to tell stories. I'm older but weird and funny and I'll do anything Plus after four years in a Mythology program at Pacifica Grad Institute (home of Joseph Campbell's library) I have a pretty good understanding of the story. I didn't write screenplays, but I have some crazy stories I wove into papers and poetry. I'm in LA near K--Town.

I Never Left by Barry Culver  •  last post Feb 20th

Getting new mic today by Justin Groats  •  last post Feb 20th

Getting new Microphone today, RODE NTI XLR Microphone. Hopefully this will help my Voice Over career better. I already have a Well Treated Environment, I should have gone with a Condenser Microphone from the Start

Do Actors Need Managers by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Feb 20th

Do Actors Need Managers
https://youtu.be/PIT37vygH_Y

Actors Keep Up The Good Work! by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Feb 19th

Shashi Kumar Ravan (hacker) Height, Weight, Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Girlfriend, Biography & More by Smart Ranjeet Kumar  •  last post Feb 17th

Dealing With Audition Rejection by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Feb 16th

DEB AQUILA - Casting Director - Team Deakins Podcast by Florin Şumălan  •  last post Feb 16th