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2 Thoughts Battling in my mind by Particular-Sport-627 • last post Feb 27th
Right so i'll keep it short , the only thought stopping me from going full head on with my acting career is the fact that i might try my hardest bestest of work without not much in return when i could put that insane work ethic in trying to make money to secure my financial future . So there you go , i'm 22 with all the energy and ambition to do something but i'm stuck between these 2 thoughts , one is telling me go try my hardest as i can to succeed as an actor because i think i love it , the other is telling me go hustle get money invest and yeah , which one will i follow ? I guess i can try acting and if it doesn't work then just go build my financial freedom but it doesn't work like that it's either i go full head on into it or i don't at all . I have nobody to guide me or give me some words so i would appreciate any reply that could help me . Thanks very much :)
Casting Director's Rant by nacho__mama • last post Feb 27th
Any place that has an image of you or your reel or your resume put your email on it! Add your email to your Actors Access resume! And for God's sake if you have an IMDb Pro account add your email! It blows me away how many people have a website with no way to contact them and an Instagram page with no option to message them directly. I see so many actors wallpapering themselves all over the internet but there's no way to actually connect with them and offer them an audition. And there is no excuse to not have any media or at least a slate shot. Even if all you can do is record yourself talking with your cell phone, do it! Nobody is going to consider you just based on a bunch of pictures without being able to hear your voice.
Who's the worst 2021 Hollywood actress? by Zeeto17 • last post Feb 26th
And why do you think it's Tiffany Hadish?
How can I learn from watching movies? by Elcompaenrique • last post Feb 26th
I’m an aspiring actor and I’m wondering if anyone has any tips for ways I can learn when watching other actors, so that watching movies would be a productive and educational activity. What traits and nuances should I look for when watching successful actors?
Is Casting Networks even worth it anymore? by Haunter_Gurl • last post Feb 26th
Like others have stated in these forums, Casting Networks (formerly L.A. Casting, that completely split on its own) underwent a supposed 'overhaul' during 2021 \[I got the update too\] and also raised their rates significantly. They're definitely not Actors Access (which remains the easiest go-to) So, I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has been having spam issues with email casting notifs, like I have. After updating everything in my revised profile, I've gotten legit casting alerts, which I've responded to.... but also spam alerts nowhere a match to my actor profile (Caucasian female): "MALE - 40-50, Black/African-American ...blah blah blah" "Seeking REAL LGBTQ men & women who have tats.... blah blah blah" It's been utterly ridiculous as I'm PAYING for a Pro membership (waiting for my Detroit agent to provide me the free code) that I'm not receiving. So it's become an utter waste of my time. Any thoughts....feedback?
What is your favorite casting site and why? by ParticularPaper6095 • last post Feb 26th
I know CD's have their fav sites to cast but as actors, what is your fav sites and explain. I'll go first. I would like to start by saying that I am non-union and I am not repped. My 2 is Actors Access and All Casting. Actors Access is pretty easy and pretty straightforward. I get a lot of my auditions from them and they are quality auditions. My thing is with AA is that you still have to pay for extra stuff after you get the pro account. I would honestly by happy paying a higher membership fee if we got to add more headshots for free, more slate shots for free and maybe reducing the acting clips pricing. Well maybe not reducing but, let's say you have a 28 second clip, instead of paying the $22 because it's within the minute time frame, pay $11. Also, I would love for them to update the site as a whole. It just looks old but thats a personal reason. All Casting is like a elevated Backstage. It's pretty new too, like 4-5 years. They have this cool rating system to incentivize you the actor/model to fill out your profile completely. It's doesn't effect your chances of booking a gig (or maybe it does and I haven't noticed because my profile is rated professional). They have a lot of video resources and they are constantly making articles about the industry. The site looks nice and fun (in my opinion). They also make you a free comp card! It's not the best looking comp card but it's something if you need it. My thing with AC is that I can tell they SCOUR the internet for castings. I've booked or got in person auditions from them and I asked CD's have they posted the casting on the site and they said no. One said they use the site to find talent but they didn't post their audition on there. I don't think that's a bad thing because some CD's have said they have gotten a lot of great talent from that site that they will be using it now. They do have quite a bit of scam castings (like backstage). They also need to update the inbox. You don't get notified through email or text if someone has sent you a message on the site. I have almost missed some messages from CD's because I didn't get notified. AC is also cheaper than Backstage. I self submit through those 2 sites everyday and I use others but those are my favorites. I would say union actors should just stay away from AC because you can't tell if a project is non-union or union most of the time. For me, I have booked far more projects from All Casting the short time ive had it (less than a year) than ive ever booked from Backstage (on and off for years!). Actually, I never booked anything from Backstage.... Anyways , whats's your favorites and why?
Getting hung up on monologues, especially for stage. Very bad when depressed. by murphysbutterchurner • last post Feb 26th
Whether choosing an auditioning monologue or coming up against a monologue in a part I've already been assigned, I get so stuck on the stupidest stuff. Especially for monos that seem especially stylized or "writer-y," I can't get past how I don't know how to make the line work and it's gonna sound clunky. I always feel like I'm missing the point of the monologue entirely, especially if it's a storytelling monologue that's clearly supposed to be laden with significance. I'm not necessarily bad at analyzing plays but sometimes I zero in so much on every word of a monologue that I can overlook the meaning entirely and just think, "why are you even talking right now?" Which of course is not a good thing for an actor to find themselves thinking, ever. I'm coming up against this again now because I'm trying to fold in some new auditioning monologues and work on my range. Every monologue and part I read...none of it resonates with me, and I just feel this huge welling-up of panic and anger that I can't do the part the way it needs to be done. It feels like a joke. Anyway. Thanks for letting me rant, and if anyone has been through this I'd love to hear it. If I'm just being dumb, I'd love to hear that too.
[Question] Do voice actors ever get paid periodically? by itiswhatitisloll • last post Feb 26th
For example in online games like League of Legends, VALORANT, DotA, etc. where the characters have a voice over that is always heard as long as the game is online. Does that give voice actors the right to get money periodically because they're technically part of the game? This might sound dumb, but me and one of my friends were talking about this earlier, and I'm pretty sure that even in online games voice actors get paid once for the recording itself, and that's it. But I could be wrong. Does anyone know how this works?
Beginning Acting Career by liljizzle17 • last post Feb 26th
I live in a small town in TN and I have always wanted to be an actor ever since I was 16 years old. I’m 28 now and one of my dreams is to act. My issue is, I just don’t know where to start. I haven’t acted since high school, when I was in 2 plays. What do I need to do to begin my acting career? How can I begin my acting career?
Actors who keep their personal and professional lives separate, how do you do it? by WennesseeTilliams • last post Feb 26th
I know some actors like to use stage names for privacy, but what comes with this? What other things do you do to ensure separation? For an example, I've known of people using a different phone number for their business-related contacts than the one they use for their friends and family. Thanks!
Moving Into VO by playingpretend97 • last post Feb 26th
Mods, feel free to delete if not allowed or relevant. I know there’s a VO sub, however, I’m curious if any TV / Film actors here have transitioned into VO and what their experience has been. I want to continue with TV / Film but I’ve always been interested in VO. I get auditions here and there for it but nothing too crazy.
The Hero of Ukraine is an actor by chosen-username • last post Feb 26th
He actually has a pretty long list of movies (check Wikipedia). Which means that right now he is just playing a role - like Schwarzenegger in action movies. And he is playing the role so well because he is always method acting and filming on location. ;-)
Best places to look for auditions? by 3ambubbletea • last post Feb 26th
Hi, I've been an actress for most of my life on a school-wide level and I'd like to try and take that into the professional world, in both film and musical theater. However, I have no idea where to even start looking for auditions. I have found a website called Backstage but I don't know how legit it is or if it's worth paying the money they want for premium. I am willing to travel potentially but I'd like to start in the Denver CO area if possible, as I am currently living there. Does anyone have any good directions they could point me? (I'm already fairly familiar with how the audition process works but tips are welcome also)
Taking acting classes. I notice BAD ACTING. "Perfect Storm" for example by Tommygun9999 • last post Feb 26th
I've been taking acting classes for only a year but, man, I can really notice bad acting where you have to think, even the actors realize how terrible the script is.. Man, I was watching Perfect Storm just now...That intro/establishing stuff. . OMG. So BAD. Clooney, Wahlberg, Dianne Lane.. WTF???? Anyone know what I mean? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmDfuVjSc0&ab\_channel=clipsman25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmDfuVjSc0&ab_channel=clipsman25)
If you used Agent Blasters, what are your thoughts? by ParticularPaper6095 • last post Feb 25th
My friend found out about Agent Blasters months ago and told me about it. I looked into and I was like, "Oh so like Talent Link.". I did Talent Link once and I barely got any response. Anyways, I looked more into Agent Blasters and what pulled me in was analytics. I make youtube videos so I was forced to like analytics in a way lol. I have also seen actors in this reddit group say that they have used Agent Blasters and thats how they got their rep. I would just like to hear from the ppl who have used it. I might use it if I get rejected from this agency that I submitted to this week.
Buyout? by Gymleadercoda • last post Feb 25th
Hi, my beautiful actors! I was curious what anyone has to share regarding a buyout for an ad spot? I just booked my second lil' ad thang, ayyy (humble brag or whatevaaa, lmao). Anyways, I was wondering if a buyout often happens? If so, would the buyout rate be payed some time after the booking rate? Anyone got anything? Muah! We got this y'all <3
Video submissions best practices - from a theatre producer by 2B_or_MaybeNot • last post Feb 25th
Hi actors! Theatre producer here (Equity outdoor Shakespeare). We're gearing for our first post-COVID summer season and about to do our first-ever round of video submissions. Just wondering, from the actors' perspective, what is working best for you all? Our plan is to ask folks to self-tape a pair of contrasting monologues, 3 min total time, and have them send links to YouTube and/or Vimeo links. Does that sound reasonable/doable/easy? The other option is to ask folks to either upload videos to a Google drive (or similar) or just email them. Fewer steps, but perhaps harder due to file size issues. Are actors pretty savvy at this point or do they need advice on how to frame, light, and manage uploads? Any info would be appreciated!
Question About Actors/Directors by palegreenhoodie • last post Feb 25th
To preface, I am not an actor so I apologize if I’m breaking any rules I’m just not sure where else to ask this question lol. For context I was reading about the director Sam Levinson and the actress Barbie Ferreira, who plays Kat on Euphoria. They allegedly got in a dispute/disagreement about how Kat was developing in the storyline. I guess Barbie didn’t like where he was taking the character. At one point she allegedly stormed off set. Resulting in him basically cutting all of her scenes in season 2, we barely see the character at all. Everyone basically agrees that Sam Levinson is a dick and is completely out of line for doing that. However, I did see one take where someone said that “as an actor you are hired to see out someone else’s vision and it is unprofessional to storm off set or make someone rewrite an entire script/storyline for you”. Basically saying Sam Levinson had no choice. Now like I said I’m not an actor so I don’t know what the etiquette/rules are when it comes to things like this. Another actress on the show, Sydney Sweeny, said she works closely with Levinson to develop her character, so I’m also not really sure how that works. Anyways, to make a long story short, my question is: If an actor doesn’t like the direction a character is going, is it the responsibility of the writers/directors to change the character development? or are actors really there just living out someone else’s vision with no say?
I was rejected from a role because I wouldn’t get nude in a recall. by RatoAndHarambeLive • last post Feb 25th
I was asked at a recall to get naked for a short scene in order to see if I was comfortable to do it. The director didn’t warn me that I was going to do it before the recall, however I had a feeling that they were going to ask. The recall occurred at the directors apartment and I was uncomfortable to do it there, in front of the director and their AD. I was sent a rejection email telling me that because “I was unwilling to give everything to the role” and the other actor was willing to strip for it. At least it was insinuated in the email I received. Is this normal practice within the industry?
How to find movie/ acting gigs or casting calls for new actors? by MelaniChoco • last post Feb 25th
Hi, I’m a new aspiring actress who’s looking to start to build her portfolio. I’ve done acting before in plays for high school and middle school, and I’m thinking of finding movie sites or places that can get my acting off the ground and onto the big screen but I’m not sure where. I’ve looked at actors access, Backstage and Casting call websites but I’m hesitant to give my money and pay their services since there are mixed reviews. Can someone help me please?