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Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Apr 21st
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Good survival jobs? by Swagatron001 • last post Apr 21st
I’m an acting student in college, and the plan is to move to New York after I graduate. While I’m here, I want to minor in a field that would help support the actor’s lifestyle. Any suggestions for what field I should study?
agencies by lemonademouthiscool • last post Apr 21st
Look Models & Actors said that I would have to pay a $35 consultation fee because I’m not already in the industry, is that a thing agencies do? I thought Look was reputable but it’s giving scam.
I interviewed a talent agent and former casting director to answer many of the most common questions new actors have about the business. by locreative • last post Apr 21st
Actor's real names by Ok_Explanation_2317 • last post Apr 21st
I often see actor's real names written on IMDB and therefore on wikipedia and everywhere else. For example Natalie Portman - born Natalie Hershlag, Winona Ryder - born Winona Hershlag, Rebel Wilson - born Melanie Bownds and plenty of others. My question is do they have to list their birth name on IMDB or is it their choice? It seems odd, why change your name as a celebrity and put the name given you at birth on the internet if you want to be known by different name? Or is it that you have to list your real name if you are known by a stage name and if you've changed legally you don't? Aren't actors and their agents in charge of their IMDB profiles? Can anyone add something that they cannot change? Does anyone know how it works? So intriguing.
Any book recommendations on Psychology? by aweiner99 • last post Apr 21st
I believe it’s important to have knowledge about psychology as an actor as it helps you determine why your character acts the way they do and what makes them tic.
Who are the top 10 Hottest/most in demand actors right now? by Happy_Cat5061 • last post Apr 21st
Timothee Chalamat...who else?
LGBT Actors- how do you play "Straight?" by Happy_Cat5061 • last post Apr 21st
I've been cast to play a straight man in a love triangle with 2 women, and I'm gay. I'm not very flamboyant or feminine, but it's not totally far fetched either to pin me as not straight. How have you dealt with this before? How can I be as believable as possible?
Unvaccinated Actors by Usernameme3 • last post Apr 21st
Is it difficult for unvaccinated actors to get an agent currently? I was going to send in my materials to an agency but they told me they only accept vaccinated actors Is this common? Will I be able to find an agent as an unvaccinated? Thanks
is this a good acting class? by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Apr 21st
The two acting classes I've found locally have a ton of beginner actors. Are these kind of classes good? One is fun. The other is super boring...even though its full of beginners.
Acting more butch as a feminine man by ausaury • last post Apr 21st
First, I wanna start this by saying I’m very comfortable with myself as a man. I don’t really care that I’m perceived as being feminine. But it’s affecting my career as an actor so I’m not looking for comments that align with the sentiment “who cares! Just be you :)” Also I know I can turn down roles, but if I did I would get virtually no auditions. I’m a transgender man who is getting back into acting after having spent 8-10 years playing the “leading lady/romantic interest” type character. Super hyper-feminine roles. I’m wondering if there are any other feminine men who have had to learn how to butch up their performance in order to avoid being constantly given auditions for gay men. I want options. I want to be taken seriously as an option for more roles rather than just the “gay guy”, so I’m looking to butch up my performance. Genuine advice on doing this would be really, really helpful and appreciated. Please and thank you.
I came across a casting call that is past the deadline on actors access but is still available to check out by 666satanherr • last post Apr 21st
Is this some sort of error or has the submission date been extended?
Acting in Horror (and screaming question) by Unhelpfulhelpful • last post Apr 21st
I'm a female actor cast in my first horror project (and my first project since 2019 thanks covid) but I have no idea how to pull this off. I'd love to hear some techniques from other actors, especially ones who have acted in a project where they get killed by a monster (lol). I also have no idea how to scream. Do I practice my getting killed noises? How do I do that in an apartment? I might be getting cold feet/imposter syndrome but I'd appreciate any pointers
need your advice on acting training by dandansson • last post Apr 20th
Much of my early training was reading and reciting simpler material, mostly from children's books, song lyrics (much of it for children but not always) and reading simpler texts. I did this with a teacher who mostly focused on my voice, both singing and speaking. I was also taught how to use body movement when reciting or reading the stories. This teacher is a speech therapist and a singing teacher. I am not saying that all of what I did was acting but it helped me use my body and voice. I am now going through Osip's monologue from The Government inspector. I do this because of an acting teacher/coach I went to. I have only taken one lesson with him and am not sure if I should study with him.He told me that some texts that I have used in my training are too easy for me. My thinking is that it is important to be familiar with all kinds of texts. I like too use both simpler and other kinds of texts. One things that simpler texts do are forcing me to make voices (eg do different characters), be it texts for adult or children. It's more about how I say it and how my body moves than the story (even if the story is of importance), I guess. When the acting teacher/coach I went to told me to use more difficult texts I was a bit confused and perhaps a bit upset, I guess. I have always been thinking that we need all kinds of texts (or telling stories without texts sometimes). There is a famous actor who said that he did a lot of children's theatre early in his career at that helped him a lot so I am not sure things can be too simple.What do you think?
skills section of an actors profile. How much is too much? by JonnyDevious • last post Apr 20th
I've been trying to look through other people's acting profiles to get some wisdom here, but I'm curious on the Reddit perspective. I've basically spent my entire life trying every hobby... Juggling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, motorcycles every type of longboarding and skateboarding, capoeira, rock climbing, break dancing, trapeze. A few years ago in school I was at decathlon athlete which basically means I do every single track and field event. I can play basketball, All around gymnastics, parkour, free running. This is maybe half the list of things I have taken seriously at some point and have at least an intermediate understanding of to the point where I could competently play a professional in that field with no training, not to mention the things I could put down a beginner's level of understanding with. I've kept it winnowed very far down on my profile to things I think would be immediately and commonly relevant to the things I would like to apply for so that someone reading my profile would actually breeze through the list and see that I am generally physically competent rather than completely disregarding a huge jumbled paragraph of skills. HOWEVER, looking at some other actors profiles they seem to throw everything down from whistling and humming and hacky sack to ping pong and jogging. So what do you think reddit? Should I get exhaustive in order to capture those projects that need something very specific or keep it condensed and concise?
Should I upgrade to AA plus if I'm a beginner? by Kitchen_Cellist_5683 • last post Apr 20th
I only have like one film credit, ands its a small role. Is AA for more experienced actors who have more credits? Is it worth paying 70$ for?
Take note actors... These are the types of agents to avoid like the plague. by BigBadBootyDaddy99 • last post Apr 20th
[https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/u6i7au/bad\_sign\_or\_not\_honest\_opinions\_wanted\_from/](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/u6i7au/bad_sign_or_not_honest_opinions_wanted_from/) [https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/u7lkx0/agent\_meeting\_update\_you\_cant\_make\_this\_shit\_up/](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/u7lkx0/agent_meeting_update_you_cant_make_this_shit_up/) Final update regarding this flakey rep... I email her this morning thanking her for her time (which was an utter waste of my time), and she emails me 1 MINUTE LATER saying "Great. Best of luck!" Common sense tells me if she can respond this fast, there is absolutely no excuse for what has transpired regarding this meeting for the past few days. I really feel sorry for any actor who isn't like me and has no other options but to deal with people like this. Take it from me though... THERE ARE MUCH BETTER OPTIONS OUT THERE. Shop around, don't be desperate, and I promise you'll find someone that is a million times more professional that believes in you and is enthusiastic about repping you. Out of all of the agents I spoke with, there wasn't one that even remotely behaved like she did.
any American here signed to a Canadian or out of USA agent? by MaveInfinite • last post Apr 20th
Just want to see if any American actor on this board has been lucky enough to get reps in Canada or somewhere else? I'm just ready to travel anywhere for my career. I need to start making moves.
Does Magnesium spray help? by Brokengraphite • last post Apr 20th
I heard another Voice actor say they used magnesium spray for tired vocal chords. Is this helpful? If so, what brands do you recommend?
Rankings by BigBadBootyDaddy99 • last post Apr 20th
If you're not new to the biz, then you know the star meter rankings don't mean anything and no one cares about them for reasons I shouldn't have to go into here (do your research). But is that same "system" applied to the agencies or companies that rep the actors? I'm asking because I see agencies listed in the top rankings I know for a fact shouldn't be there just based on their client list. I mean a lot of the actors I've seen in these client lists haven't worked in years and the projects they have worked on weren't even big projects where they had major roles. Some of these same actors despite this, have starmeters at 100,000 to 200,000 when they haven't even worked in a few years. I'm guessing the company ratings are influenced by the arbitrary numbers of the actors?