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How creepy would this be if I reached out to an actor asking to get involved? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Apr 2nd
Hey! I was standing on the subway and looked down to see a guy writing a pitch for someone to produce his screenplay. I peered down, because im a nosy person and for that I apologize. I’m an actor- I have an agent and a manager. But I looked this guy up just now, because he had his name, and oh my god! He’s so successful. I would kill to work with him on a project. He’s an actor as well, he’s starred in a bunch of network shows! How can I not so creepily get involved, and maybe pitch myself for an audition or a chance to work with him? I’ve got his website and his email. I would love to write an email, but I wouldn’t know how to approach him since I never met him formally and never spoke to him and we don’t have any mutual friends!
How do actors get the right to work in the USA by Ok_Explanation_2317 • last post Apr 2nd
Is being already established in their country the only way to get a working visa? I often read about actors who moved to the USA in search of work, but I guess all of them had done some previous work in their country. Also, it seems like finding an agent who would enable some higher profile auditions to be the step that should be taken before potenciall moving to the states, but would any agency sign someone without being certain that they will be able to work in the country?
Uta Hagen 9 Questions by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Apr 2nd
As a professionally trained actor, do you find yourself using Uta Hagen 9 Questions anymore? Are they still useful?
Estelle Harris, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ actor, dies at 93 by Motor-Ad-8858 • last post Apr 2nd
To reel, or not to reel, that is the question. by BigBadBootyDaddy99 • last post Apr 1st
So, my question is kind of loaded one for my situation and I really need to decide how to continue to seek representation. I've asked something similar here and I got great feedback from the community. But now I need more input on a decision I'm contemplating. I'm fairly new to acting even though I'm a classically trained drama school graduate that came out at the top of my class. I have a couple of well known plays on my resume in which I had major roles in. I also have a couple of very low budget films on my resume in which I've had supporting roles, but I don't think those film reels are suitable for a reel when looking for a rep. I have the footage, but I'm wary of putting a reel together with the footage because I don't think the production quality is up to snuff. I'm pretty sure most of you have been in this situation. You really don't get a second chance to make a first impression and I really don't want to put myself in a position where a bad impreesion is made because of a bad reel. I've heard many industry people say that no reel is always better than a bad reel so in lieu of making a reel with my film footage, I have been submitting audition reels to at least show them my range and that I'm a competent actor because most industry people say those are acceptable also. But now, I'm doubting the decision to even keep doing that when I submit. I really struggle with low confidence even though I have validation from industry people and my peers. I watch these audition reels over and over and always find something wrong with my performance. I know I'm too hard on myself. It's a Virgo thing so I can't really help it. I've also heard industry people say that most of the time casting directors and agents don't even look at a reel unless you have some really good credits that they can recognize from commercials to television to movies because they get tons of submissions and mostly trash them anyway if they aren't interested when they look at your resume. So, I'm at a loss for what to do to be honest. I haven't been hearing back from anyone and it's always in my head that they don't like the audition reels. My resume isn't the best, mainly because I'm a fairly new face, but my training and theatre work is solid. I've also been thinking about targeting the agencies that have a commercial department because I've heard that getting a commercial agent is somewhat easier than getting a theatrical one. If I can get my foot in the door that way, I think it would be easier to build once I start booking and they trust me enough to bring me over to the theatrical side. I apologize for this being so long, but I just wanted to give the full picture of it all. Any advice from someone more experienced in the industry would really help me. Thank you.
How do you know you want to be a full time actor? by serahlizette • last post Apr 1st
Could you guys share how you know that you really love acting? Or how you fell into it? I’m trying to decide how I want my life to be in the future. If it’s worth it to take the risk of being an actor. Or if I should just do what is safest.
Acting as a form of therapy by DefiantStranger496 • last post Apr 1st
Never in my life did i ever consider becoming an actor. Not consciously atleast. It wasnt until recent events led me to realize i am emotionally blocked in many ways bc of trauma. In order to explore my feelings ive chosen to take some acting classes. Im hoping it will help me learn more about myself, help me grow in confidence and also strengthen interpersonal relationships considering im kind of aloof. While waiting for my classes ive been reading up on techniques (Meisner being my fav so far) and watching actor’s interviews on their creative process. Im shocked to see how much acting falls in line with subjects i gravitate too such as psychology, emotional maturity and anything existential in nature. Has anyone else approached acting this way? As a form of therapy?
First SAG feature callback - any advice? by Stop-Better • last post Apr 1st
Hi!! I just got my first callback for an indie SAG feature and am being called back for the lead. The callback is in person; they are having me do a monologue they selected and having me devise and perform a piece based on the character. I've auditioned and had callbacks before, but always for student films/theatre and never for a SAG film....Any advice, tips or tricks? Im pretty nervous, but also celebrating the fact that I even got a callback at all, and know that booking the role is not something you can control as an actor, so I'm celebrating the small win of getting my first callback (for a lead none the less!! Heck yes!!). Any advice/affirmation is appreciated :-) Thanks in advance!!
Thoughts on Bradley Cooper and Mahershala Ali Actors on Actors interview... by djk96 • last post Apr 1st
At the 16:42 mark, Bradley Cooper brings up this really interesting notion about the types of actors that come to set. On the one hand you have the actor that comes with everything "mapped out" that leaves the other actor in a position of almost watching the movie as it's being made. The other actor is the one that finds the scene as they are doing it, i.e. coming from a place where the imperfections are there, but they are constantly working and finding "it" in the moment. Any thoughts on this? Do you find yourself as one of these types of actors, or do you favor one of these methods over the other? Is it the medium or the type of project that allows for one over the other? :)
Best place to move in order to become a celebrity actor? by pochidoor • last post Apr 1st
Self explanatory, I want to begin an acting career but where I live from what I’ve seen there’s not a lot of people here who are running any sort of student films and what not. I’m planning to move soon and I would like to know the most likely place I can become a celebrity actor and star in big time films? Thank you. :))
New Bio Up... by Norma Jean • last post Apr 1st
Hello Folks. I have a new bio up. Written by Eva Basler. If you are looking to have a new fabulous, professional bio written, let me know and I'd be happy to connect you. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2692138/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
SAG/AFTRA vs Non-union work opportunities and career advancement by NoStart5630 • last post Apr 1st
I'm getting mixed insight across different chat boards, so wanted to ask this question specifically for those who've been in the industry a while and/or know a lot about dynamics between non-union v SAG/SAG-e opportunities. Is it possible to book any big (principal, guest star, etc) roles on notable film/tv shows when you're non-union? I was under the impression non-union actors could be cast in SAG/AFTRA roles, but I keep reading things like "if you want to go far" or "if you want to progress at all in your career," then a SAG card is necessary. I am based in the SF area - where most of the work is non-union commercials - but have an interest in moving to LA in the near future to increase opportunities for episodic/film/television work. Would love for folks to weigh in on this - thanks!
Pursing screen writing by allifromwestva • last post Apr 1st
I love acting but cannot for my life book a part- I got a lot of auditions in first week or so of joining actors access but out of nowhere it stopped and now I’m not getting anything. I want to continue acting and pursue my dream of being in some film of sorts- so why not write my own stuff? Im tired of waiting for other people to green light my dream. It feels like a waste to keep submit it on actors access when the changes are slim to none of ever getting anything. Would love some insight on this and what steps to take to approach it- im looking at classes now and would like to hear if anyone else has ventured into this space.
I have some questions about getting into voice acting by SillyCowboi • last post Apr 1st
I'm a sophomore in high school right now, and they put a lot of pressure and importance on us choosing our future careers. I want to be a streamer but that's unlikely to work out so I'm considering voice acting if I can't be a streamer. What are some things I can do now to maybe help in the future? Do I need to go to college to be a voice actor? (I looked it up and apparently I don't but does it help?) Can I do any voice acting right now or before I graduate high school? How hard/stressful is it? Just in general what is it like? I started considering voice acting bc I started a game that apparently has Troy Baker voicing the main character and I realized just how much stuff that guy is in. I've also always been at least a little interested in acting anyway so
A curios question I’ve been pondering. I’ve been studying Japanese and singing but I just can’t seem to pronounce Japanese or sing (passable) unless I use a character voice? by niconicodance • last post Apr 1st
Well yeah… question’s in the title I guess. I’ve been wondering about this! Like is there a reason for this? Like is what I’m experiencing an actual documented phenomenon that happens to people that has a name and everything? Or am I experiencing another weird unique problem and I’m sadly on my own again? And by character voice, I mean something a little obnoxious, extremely exaggerated in tone, sort of theatrical, and definitely giggly, high-pitched and childish. I am not a voice acting expert or even actual voice actress by any real means, I just like it and have grown up doing strange voices in my room alone to myself and putting on shows for nobody. Somehow I just can’t seem to articulate or sing unless I get into this shrill, sing-song-y voice. My lower everyday voice just seems to be monotone and lack life in comparison as well. I am actually a really bad speaker normally and a lot of it has to do with anxiety. But for some reason I just can’t get the same sort of expression, or melodic quality, or enunciation in my voice unless I raise the pitch as if I am talking to my cat. And I really have no idea why!
just started doing extra work in belgium by Autismdemigodof420 • last post Apr 1st
i put all my info in one of those acting sites, before i tried to apply for something i already mailed me if i wanted to do extra work with a couple speaking lines. its so easy to do it here in belgium i geuss a lot of belgian dont really care about being in movies, btw they shout some big movies here im already gonna be on a movie made by the director of peaky blinders(i cant say inaything else about that) anyway im just saying its crazy how many acting gigs i can get here without acting school. basically just decided to be an actor and its just happening,
How do I tackle my first time working? by thelaughingcake • last post Apr 1st
I was wondering what are some must/should know the first time working on set as an actor/actress. Thank you in advance!
Newbie voice actor here. I made two different character voice demos and then mashed them together. I would like to make a "master" demo out of the best voices in these. Any feedback or help would be greatly appreciated. by Stroomphyex • last post Apr 1st
I would love to start doing character voice work so any help making my demo as good as it can be would be wonderful. https://reddit.com/link/tu5jgz/video/o5jd2kk2g0r81/player
Voice actors for cartoon characters are speechless (art) by PowerfulButterfly185 • last post Apr 1st
desperate actress here by fififoefum • last post Mar 31st
hey yall is it weird to dm a little indie filmmaker on instagram almost pitching myself and almost jokingly asking him to keep me in mind for future projects or??????????