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I got a role in a film and its time im acting. I want some tips by usernameusername012 • last post Apr 26th
I literally have no experience in acting, but i want to be an actor, i work as a crew but ive got the role. But i dont have much time, how to get ready? Anything i can do?
How do I get paid for a Non-Union BG role in a Commercial? by dontcallmebythat • last post Apr 26th
I recently got booked and worked as BG in a commercial. I believe this was a Union project, or at least the principal actors were Union. However, I was a Non-Union BG. The producer booked me basically the night before the shoot, so there wasn't much in the way of signing documents. Just an email paper trail of my booking and call (and my rate, which I had to specifically ask for). Usually I get paid for BG roles within two weeks. Was I spoiled by this timeline? Because now it's been three weeks since the shoot, and I've heard absolutely nothing from them. The part that worries me is that they don't even have my address, or tax information, or anything. They couldn't send me a payment even if they wanted. I sent the producer a follow-up email last week, but he hasn't responded. I've seen some people say that sometimes you get paid 3-6 months later for commercials. That sounds... unethical at best, and hopefully against some labor law. But maybe not. What can I do in this situation, or do I just keep waiting?
Working in casting but wanting to pursue acting by tchsf • last post Apr 26th
Hi all, I’ve been asked to do an interview for an internship working for a major network to potentially work in casting. The internship will be a little over two months so I won’t be working at that job permanently, but I wanted to prepare myself for potential interview questions. The questions I have is that do you think casting directors would be skeptical if I were to say I also wanted to pursue acting. I’ve heard the best way to make connections in the industry is to work for talent agencies and at casting offices, so that was *partially* the reason I applied for the internship. I wanted to take acting classes anyway because I feel like regardless, potential casting directors should have a bit of acting knowledge aside from watching movies and TV. I don’t want to directly say that I want to be an actor in the long run, but I would like to know what goes on behind the scenes so I know what casting directors are looking for exactly. I’ve heard that this is the way to go to help with your acting career but I’m interested in hearing other opinions. Thanks!
Voice Actor Looking to Play Villains by Bostonah • last post Apr 26th
I absolutely love playing a bad guy, anything from a deep gritty voice, chaotic evil, manic cold and calculating. I have quite the range and I'm up for anything! I have time to do a few projects for free so PM me!
Slap for someone who probably hasn't acted before by mongster_03 • last post Apr 26th
Hi! I'm a college comedian and I came up with the idea that a target of one of my jokes just hauls off and Will Smiths me. (He's actually a member of the group I'm shitting on.) Except, he's not an actor or anything—I'm messing with one of the athletic teams. How do I get him to convincingly slap the shit out of me without hurting me?
Is it necessary to study theatre at college to be a professional actor? by Specialist-West2909 • last post Apr 26th
I apologize if this is a dumb question, I'm new into the acting world. I plan to study other career at college but I still want to be a professional actor if I get to manage my time well. I'm currently on an acting school. Is that level enough or those received from theater are more prioritized? Or is it just the quality of your acting perfomances and having a good manager? I know I may have the possibility to study theatre after the other career and going to a theatre college is totally worth it, I would love to go, but still I would like this doubt to be cleared, thanks!
Demo Reel monologue help! by poppyartistt • last post Apr 26th
first post here! I’m currently working on my demo reel for voice acting. My agent sent me a few commercial samples to include but i’m also planning on doing two monologues with a lot of character for video game or animation work i’m wondering if it’s ok to just take a monologue from an existing game? i’ve found generic sample things online but there’s one piece from a video game that fits me well but i’m curious if casting directors wouldn’t want something that’s already been done by another actor? any help is appreciated!!!!
I'm an actor and when I play a sad character I get too into the role and end up being sad myself. by Tamale-Talks • last post Apr 26th
Is there any way to stop this from happening?
Can I have 1 on 1s with CDs when represented? by sailor_melody • last post Apr 25th
(FOR REFERENCE: I'm Canadian so the CD/actor relationship is slightly different than my American friends here) My friend who is unrepresented and starting their career has mentioned they have reached out to casting directors to just have chats with them, get insights into the industry and what they could be doing in their journey so far. I want to do this, not because I feel like my agent doesn't do enough but because I feel like I could learn a lot and get to know CDs I have not been in the room for, for one reason or another. Is this a sneaky thing to do? I know it's technically an agent's job to do this and pitch me to CDs.
Is it worth it to pay for acting lessons from a well-known theater in my area, if it means I might have to do it all over Zoom? by quixotic_mfennec • last post Apr 25th
Basically, with the pandemic being a dick and my having genetic vulnerabilities that make me nervous even though I'm vaxxed, I don't know that I would be able to attend these lessons in person once the case numbers start going up again in my area. It's been a couple years since I've performed, and I want to get back into it but I'm rusty. This theater is small but it's solid -- it's really well-known and has hosted some pretty high-caliber actors and amazing shows over the years. They do good work, but even without the remote issue I still feel like I'd just be some amateur with delusions of grandeur forking over money to stroke my own ego. Still wanna do it though. Would having to do some of the work (if not all for the time being) over Zoom or something be defeating the purpose? For what it's worth, I'm very interested in film as well as theater, so the format wouldn't necessarily bother me as long as whoever's directing me is fine with it.
IMDB credit by dr-donald-d-duck • last post Apr 25th
Since my last post here, a lot of you have been very helpful in guiding me. I’ve been looking at different Facebook groups to casting calls for short films and small productions. To be clear, Im not going for money at this point, but experience and networking. I’m finding a lot of casting calls that offer IMDB Credits, in addition to, or instead of payment. As a starter, I’m not an actor yet, should I even care about IMBD Credit or is that something that will help me down the road?
Should I become an actress? by Sad_Face9296 • last post Apr 25th
I’ve always been interested and curious about acting but my parents never let be because they never thought it was realistic. Now I’m 21 on my own. Yesterday I took a free trial acting class and I really liked it. We did this commercial practice and it felt right and very natural. Then I saw myself on video and I looked genuinely excited and happy to be promoting xyz product. My teacher said I had talent and I’d get an agent eventually. He sounded so certain and confident in me. My only concern is that if I invest in this and it doesn’t work out then I’m wasting my time. Obviously I want to make it big, I know that’s hard to do but im willing to work if it eventually pays off in the end. What is Hollywood looking for? I heard that who get hired are unique and memorable. I have a unique name, 4’9, I look it younger than I am and people have told me I’m incredibly charming and charismatic. Based on my looks/description do you know if there’s a chance of me becoming an actress?
Do I need to go to NYU Tisch to make it as an actor? by DelicateYet • last post Apr 25th
Background info: I'm an international student, and my parents are paying my tuition. My options for US schools are NYU (Tisch- Drama) and Boston U (college of communication). My end goal is to be an actor, although I want a backup plan in case that doesn't work out. NYU tisch has been my dream since I was really young and I can't believe I managed to get in. I didn't apply to BU for drama because, simply put, my parents wouldn't even consider paying for a school (especially overseas) if it wasn't extremely prestigious for drama. So I didn't even bother applying, and instead applied for communications, which would be my choice of career field if acting really doesn't work out. I didn't get aid for either school, although with NYU there's still possibility to negotiate which I'm in the process of doing now. (BU doesn't offer aid to internationals at all besides the merit ones which are only offered to like 20 kids, of which I was not one). Assuming I don't get aid for NYU, the cost of tuition will be about the same for both schools, although of course the cost of living in NYC will be more. Basically, the commitment date is May 1st (this sunday) and my parents are really pushing for BU. They haven't ever been keen on me pursuing acting, and I guess that's fair because of how risky it is. If I do go to NYU I plan to double major with MCC (Media, culture, communications) as a backup career for if acting doesn't work out. However, my parents want me to go to BU for comms and double major with business, forgoing acting/ drama. I'm really not willing to give up acting entirely, but I figured maybe at BU I could do community theatre, work for free, attend summer programs at NYC studios like Adler and Strasberg, and still build some sort of connections, all while getting 2 degrees that would pretty much set me up for a good corporate job. With an F1 study visa as an international, I can't work paid jobs that are outside the scope of my major, meaning I wouldn't be able to do any paid acting jobs while in college. But at NYU it's not like I can really audition tons and do acting jobs while in school? (Unless I somehow get an agent and book a job while in school, I would take a semester off, but what are the chances of that?) I know I would have a great time at BU, it seems like a great experience, but I'm just scared that I'm giving up the once in a lifetime opportunity that is Tisch, and I might really regret it. So my questions is: Is NYU Tisch worth it? Or can I gain similar training and connections by going to summer programs in NYC, doing community theatre/ joining theatre clubs at BU, and working for free in Boston? This would make my parents happy, and maybe give me a more stable life? But am I missing out if I go to BU instead, and will it severely impact my acting career?
Support my documentary to bring peace by Svyatoslav Vlasov • last post Apr 25th
I found that "Give Me a Word" affects people hard and it could stop war and violence by power of the Word. Help me to share it and make this World better. Anything you need would be done. God bless all of you and stay safe. https://youtu.be/orIwulk8PNo
Anyone willing to watch a tape of what I’m using for a college audition for feedback before the actual day arrives? Looking for people who will be BRUTALLY HONEST! Either dm or comment! by broadway__obsessed • last post Apr 25th
Thank you all so much! I feel like I’m a terrible actress but I also have terrible anxiety so a brutally honest person who will tell me if I suck would be amazing!
Martha Graham's Quote on Judging One's Own Creativity by FiremanTodd • last post Apr 25th
I had an experience last week on a set where I was frustrated because I couldn't tell how I was doing. All I knew for sure, was that the goals I set for myself were accomplished during each take (which is really all that an actor has control of during a performance). Knowing this, a friend sent this quote to me and I thought I would share it with all of you. It's Martha Graham's words of advice to Agnes DeMille. “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable it is, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased…there is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction. A blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
Beginner questions by Primary_Mechanic_998 • last post Apr 25th
So I am taking an acting class next semester but have also been applying to roles that don't require experience. I have a few questions about some general stuff. \- I know actors need headshots but like how do I know what kind of headshots I should take. The ones I have right now look like mugshots lmao. \- Best way to practice? I have normally just been running lines with my brothers, but I have been thinking about recording myself and reviewing my body language and speech (anything else I should do?) \- How do I make an acting resume? Is it like any other resume? Or do I make a link in or something? Or do I not need one? Because I know you need to show headshots, and video reels, so how does that work. \- Any other advice would be appreciated thanks in advance!!
Does submitting after 6PM decrease likelihood of submission being seen? by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Apr 25th
Hi, I submit alot to Actors Access on projects that aren't student films and I assume are more competitive. I have tried to maximize the algorithm by adding slate shots, including a reel, etc. etc. However, I'm wondering how much time plays a factor in whether agents will see it? For example, if its posted at 4PM but I submit at 6PM, is it likely to get lost? What are some other algorithm hacks to ensure your submissions are being seen?