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Long term job in the U.S. - help by Kashtendies • last post Mar 12th
So I’m a British actor currently in talks for a role in a feature film being shot in the US and while it isn’t a certainty I have some questions for anyone who’s been in a similar situation. I’ve never been to the US before and I understand there’s a lot to consider before taking a long term job overseas (the role Im being looked at for would have me filming in the US for around Five months). I understand that obviously I need to make sure I have things like a visa, accommodation, travel, health/travel insurance, covid vaccination status etc. before I even consider taking the job but are there any specific things I should know about or maybe just some tips/ pointers old hands can give me?
Odd situation with my agent by GloveboxPingu • last post Mar 12th
Hi! I'm (23M, UK based) asking here because of anonymity - I've been with my agent for about 5 years now and have had a largely very good experience. They're a relatively small agency who have got actors into a couple of big jobs but nothing too constant. I got over 30 big auditions through them last year (some that fit my casting a lot more than others) and have had 9 so far this year, but their communication is starting to get really odd. They rarely reply to texts unless about current auditions, even though they've pushed me to communicate as much as possible in the past. This isn't a case of be being annoying either, the texts they've ignored include me offering them free tickets to a play I was in, asking for opinions on new headshots (they said they would in the next few days and never got back to me), asking for their opinion on a new showreel, and the comp link to a feature film thats recently been released where I have a major character. They also tried to arrange a meeting almost a year ago but we still haven't done it despite being about 40 minutes away from each other, because it's been 'Really hectic' for them - even though very few people in the agency seem to be getting jobs at the moment, and I'm one of their most successful clients. I'm considering switching agents as my gut and their behaviour suggests that, but am holding back because of the amount of auditions they've been getting me To further explain the gut feeling, I feel as though the auditions have been happening because of my wide Casting bracket rather than their skill at landing auditions, as the occasional one has been very obviously not something I fit I'd love to hear people's opinions. Cheers!
Voice actors needed by Dirttheif_offical • last post Mar 12th
Hi I am a small YouTuber and I need some voice actors for a little thing I can't pay and I will let people who are interested know what the little thing is and finally let me know if you are interested
Know any Los Angeles hangouts for actors or other industry people? by TimPrice2 • last post Mar 12th
I just moved to LA this month. I work in the film industry in various capacities. I don't know many people here and I'm wondering if there's any places where people in the industry hang out. I'm not talking about places where famous people who already hit it big go to network. I'm just looking to meet some other actors, background actors, PAs, writers, etc. I'm just trying to find some friends who are also in the industry. I've been thinking about checking out the bar Residuals, but I don't drink so I'd feel out of place at a bar. Any suggestions?
Poll for Los Angeles union (SAG-AFTRA) background actors. by TimPrice2 • last post Mar 12th
How many different BG jobs have you booked so far in 2022? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/td03my)
Updated info needed on acting classes, rents etc. in NYC by ActingGrad • last post Mar 12th
I'm looking at a move to NYC next fall with a friend. I've been out of drama school about a year (I'm straight acting vs. musical theatre), and decided to stay near home in the Midwest this past year (worked regionally) to save money, and because of the instability of covid. I've been working steadily all year in commercials, industrials, indie films, and educational theatre where I auditioned as a non-union pro actor. Unfortunately, there are almost no union jobs here right now so I'm not even SAGe yet. I've also been training as much as I can via zoom. I've done classes in VO (I'm also starting to build up work in VO now) and Improv with UCB. I'm looking for a great zoom cold reading class now, and once I settle some place I plan to continue with scene study, and more advanced work with Improv, etc. I need to get out of here to move my career forward. I'd planned for a move to LA to work in film/tv, but for a lot of reasons, I've thought it through and I think NYC is going to be a better fit for me, for now, plus it's a big deal that I won't need a car with current gas prices. Most of the info I can find on NYC is several years old. Any idea on how much I need to save? What do I need to plan to pay for a two bedroom apartment now that rents have gone up? Which areas are more affordable now for people like me, just starting out. Also--who are the best teachers and training studios? Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much!
Has anyone worked with Marvin Hinz at Pro Actors Lab in Toronto? by FitFlamingos • last post Mar 12th
I've searched the sub to see if anyone's written about their experience specifically with Marvin but nothing turned up. What are his classes like? What's his demeanour like? Did you find the classes genuinely helped you improve? Is there anything else you think would be helpful to know going in? I'm looking into quality acting classes that will both give me the opportunity to improve myself as an actor, and that will also look good on a resume as I'm currently looking for an agent. The big three seem to be LB, Armstrong and Pro Actors Lab. Armstrong is too expensive and I had a bad experience taking a class with LB, so I've turned to the remaining option. Since classes are still generally expensive, I'd like to be sure that I'm choosing something that's going to deliver value and a good experience. Thanks for reading!
Does anyone else struggle connecting with non actors because of their lack of communication skills? by Bend_Desperate • last post Mar 12th
I think that most people don't have near the same level of communication that actors do. There have been times recently where I've tried meeting new people who barely even made eye contact with me when talking. It's so off putting. It's awful on tinder too, with so few people starting conversations or even replying at all after matching. The interactions just make me feel like I'm putting in a lot more effort than they are. Of course there are people who aren't actors who are great at communication, there are just so many I find who aren't.
Anyone here repped by Productions Plus / The Talent Shop? by Haunter_Gurl • last post Mar 11th
I've been registered modeling, voiceover, and acting, with their Detroit & Chicago offices for several years now. Lately with the Covid, I get that most of them are prob still wfh. But email comm. has been very hit miss. So irritating responding 1 or 2 word replies, which technically is the old school IM. Instead of actual phone call to make it easier. Half the time they don't answer or respond to calls anyway. Which doesn't work if you need immediate asst. They have FREE codes for Actors Access etc. But it seems an eternity before they ever send them to you
Fresh Air Mar 11: 'Star Trek' star Patrick Stewart says he's braver as an actor than he once was by colorsnumberswords • last post Mar 11th
Do I really need to move from NC to ATL just to get a better agent? by nacho__mama • last post Mar 11th
I thought about spending a few months in Atlanta just to try to establish a better agent who can get me auditions for speaking parts on TV shows and films. But everyone I know in Atlanta is just doing background work and trying to find a good agent themselves. And they spend a lot of their time doing no pay non-union work. I figure I can do that here. In the last year I've had two speaking parts in feature films and I write and direct my own projects too. But I get the feeling Atlanta agents do not want anything to do with an actor unless they live there.
Tips on learning new accent? (Iowa in this case) by Sherdsleryerrr • last post Mar 11th
Hey there! I’m still on the newer side to all of this, and I’ve gotten an audition for a character from Iowa. My natural accent is west coast US, and I have TX southern down (family…), but I don’t have much midwestern accent experience. I found a few Youtube resources I’ve been practicing, but am having trouble finding Iowa specifically. Does anyone by chance have recommendations on finding specific regional accents? Or know of a character/actor I can use as a reference point? I’ll keep searching in the meantime! Thank you!!
How to be okay in front of cameras? by rhilectricboogaloo • last post Mar 11th
So I joined an acting class, my first session was today. I met some amazing people and joined their group chat, went to the pub afterwards. Got some very creative minds. Becoming an actor has been a recurring dream for a long time. I have a very active imagination, especially when I’m on my own. I love to make people smile and want to peruse it. But when the cameras were rolling when we were creating a scene, I stammered over my speech, had to pause a lot. My brain just went blank. I obviously need to work on this. Are there any tips on how to overcome this? Is it a common issue? Thank you!
Anyone Interested in Q&A Livestreams? by AngeloActs • last post Mar 11th
Hey folks! I'm a professional SAG and Equity actor here in NYC who studied here and worked in the industry for 8+ years in film, theatre, and voice-over. I'm posting today to see if any actors new and old would be interested in tuning into regular Q&A livestreams on Twitch opening the floor for questions about the biz, technique, daily practices, or whatever else! I've been streaming for a while now and looking for what could work as a new show. Let me know in the comments if you'd be into it!
Unvaccinated by BigBadBootyDaddy99 • last post Mar 11th
I know this is a hot button issue and has been for a while within the acting community, but I just have to express my feelings on this and ask my fellow actors what their thoughts are. I'm a fairly new actor who has worked in theatre and film before the pandemic. But now I feel like my career is over before it even starts because of the vaccine mandates on set. I'm signed up with a casting service and nearly all of the potential work emailed to me requires all performers in zone A to be fully vaccinated and starting March 15th a booster shot is also required now to be considered fully vaccinated. I don't want the vaccine and I don't plan on getting it. I'm not against it, but I believe it should be a choice. Not a condition for employment. That's unfair in my opinion. I know all productions are not mandating, but a majority of them are and that limits opportunities that I believe should not be taken away. Getting a foothold in this industry is already hard enough. If you're unvaccinated how have you dealt with this and what is your advice. I also welcome opinions from anyone that is vaccinated. But please be civil. I'm not trying to get all political here because it's not about that. All of this is just really discouraging for me. I don't want to quit, but the odds are that much more against me now.
Brian Timoney Actors Studio? Is it any good? by bobstarrr • last post Mar 11th
Hes doing these Timoney Method Intensives and they aren’t too expensive, wondering if anyone here has done them or knows whether they are legit or not, thanks.
story time/drama (advice welcome!) by mildhot-sauce • last post Mar 11th
our story starts out very simple. Audition, get cast, record my lines. Easy job. This was 6 months ago. Yesterday I get a email from on of the voice actors, to every voice actor in the project. " the "director" you are talking to is a imposter. There is no movie. I'm sorry". And then links us to a video. Of the ACTUAL owner and director of the show. A simple video warning people of a fake in his community. So we all contacted him and we now get mentioned in the credits in a future video. And we got offered roles. A troll, trolled us . and made us trade a 100 view job to a 300k view job. The imposter had all his accounts destroyed and or reported. I do have one worry now. What is this person using our voices for? Ive heard about some of those deepfake ai stuff before. (My lines were super simple but the others I worry more about) Your collective wisdom is very needed
What is the audition climate looking like right now in L.A. with your reps? by SeverePilot • last post Mar 10th
So I’ve been signed with a great mid tier agency since October of 2021 and I’ve gotten some great auditions out of it. But, sometimes I feel like it’s a bit slow, especially now. Sometimes I get 4 auditions in a month, other times 3 auditions in a week for big networks.It’s super random. To also give you insight on my type, I’m a young Black and Asian actor who’s in my early 20’s. My actor friends in LA too say that it’s a little slow with auditions in the industry right now. Same with my actor friends in New York. Anyone else feeling this as well?
Can’t get any roles by Ok_Manufacturer_1272 • last post Mar 10th
Hey guys! Beginner actor here interested in film acting. I got a backstage acc and have been auditioning all around for student films, short films, etc. but have gotten nothing, and I’m at uc Berkeley so I feel like there’s not toooo many audition opportunities that I can access at least in SF? Also in a theater class but my prof is not of much help. Can anyone offer me some advice?
Any Toronto Actors have any experiences with these agencies in the city? (OAZ, ART, Hero, Compass, BRB, dacosta and more) I'm a new actor and don't have much insight to agencies yet! by illiterateliterary • last post Mar 10th
Hi all!!! So, I applied for agencies a few days ago and got some emails back from: Oscar Abrams Zimel (OAZ) Amanda Rosenthal (ART) Hero Artists Compass Artists (CAM) DaCosta Talent Newton-Landry Talent Butler Ruston Bell Amy Hines Choice Talent Valerie Carr/Exposure Talent Glickman-Alexander Talent Premier Artist Carrier Talent Management Edna Talent Management ​ If anyone has had any experiences with any of these agencies- I would love to know. ANY guidance or insight would be so helpful for me as I am a new actress to the business and most likely am missing out on a LOT of common sense industry knowledge when it comes to agencies /getting signed etc. Thank you all!!!!