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Talent Agencies in Toronto by meinai88 • last post Feb 3rd
Hello fellow Toronto actors. I have been take classes since October and I am thinking of submitting to agencies for represention. However, I don't have any experience just some training so I was wondering what are my chances of being accepted by an agency. Two people that I know from my classes were just accepted to AMP Talent who are in the similar situation as me. I did some research and found out that AMP is not listed on the Actra site but has good reviews on goggle. Would joining an agency not on the Actra site wise or should I submit to ones on Actra site. Thank you all for your advice.
Critiquing Showreels live and Everything Film Acting by CmdrRosettaStone • last post Feb 3rd
Hey everybody, my name is [Scott Cleverdon](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0166526) together with my wife [Assumpta Serna](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0785264) we have taught film acting for the last 20 years. We've also done the job, Assumpta more than most will ever do in their lives (and in 6 different languages). Follow the IMdb links to seeSince the start of this pandemic of ours, we have been livestreaming on the subject of film acting technique, career management, agents, casting directors, international work and pretty much anything you can think of. [trying to be easy on the eyes an ears](https://preview.redd.it/j7rh5zyppof81.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=65fe86483acdf86c79227d36ba8b780fac6b9b5f) We're live simultaneously on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/escuelaassumptaserna), [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/assumptaserna), [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/assumptaserna/) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/assumptaserna), four days a week and on thursdays we're in English at 7pm GMT. We usually review showreels and give our advice and help on what we see can be improved and we're always open to new ideas. I'm relatively new to Reddit and I thought this might be interesting to this subreddit. Our english playlist is [HERE](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYIEtBLIwJsK7eojqrrmDyxHWHGp5kLsF) The latest is where we're debunking that [charlatan at the Actor's Academy.](https://youtu.be/9BAueS_GsP4) And we'd love to know what you think and if any of y'all would be interested in having your showreels or headshots critiqued.
What is the best website to get auditions if I live in Texas and travel to LA frequently? by maximilli2n • last post Feb 3rd
I live in Texas and travel to LA a lot, right now I don’t know whether to use actors access or backstage, which would be best for me? As someone who’s trying to do films exclusively.
Tips on getting signed by an agency (networking) by Anywhere______ • last post Feb 3rd
Agencies like UTA, ICM, Innovative, and CAA and more seem to be referral only or email. And I feel that sending an email won’t be effective at all since I imagine these agencies get a million emails a day from strangers everyday. I know that referrals come through connections but it’s tough for someone like me for example that has no ties to the industry whatsoever. Any networking tips for people that wanna get industry referrals and contacts to get further ahead? I get that talent has a lot to do with someone’s advancement in their acting career but it seems like the actors who get good work are all signed by good agencies and are well connected. How does one become well connected? :/
Haruki Murakami Actor's Monologue by NextIndependence3176 • last post Feb 3rd
Starting a new series of monologues. This one is from "After the quake" by Haruki Murakami. Hope you enjoy.
Acting Authentic by Skdang • last post Feb 3rd
I feel like I over act. People tell me I'm not, but when I watch my self and compare it to people on tv or actors I like I don't feel like I'm over acting. I know I shouldn't be thinking about acting and just be, be the character, but I feel like even when I am I don't seem natural when I watch myself. When I try to not over do it, it looks full and unexpressive. Any advice? Thank you!!
How much more advantageous is it for an actor pursuing film & tv to be living in LA versus anywhere else? by penguin_reddit • last post Feb 2nd
Specifically talking film & tv, and taking into consideration the changes in the business due to the state off the world (self tapes being the norm, etc.). Is actually living/moving/being based in LA as important as it once was? Even more?
What should I do ?? by WBA_HWA • last post Feb 2nd
I'm a Korean high school student in the age of 18 and I wanna be a Hollywood actor I will start acting career by next year and I'm wondering what I have to do. Should I move to USA and start my career or stay in my country and be an actor, and then move to USA?? I don't know what should I do
Actors, do shower in the morning or before bed at night? by FilmMikeAcct • last post Feb 2nd
This may be the silliest question posted on here, but do you prefer showering the morning of a performance, class, audition, etc. or the night before? Thanks.
Acting Courses by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Feb 2nd
I live in a place where acting is messed up even the most renowned actors here are absolutely mediocre, the acting schools don't teach any specific technique all they teach is how to get better at expression, how to maintain voice In a scene basically doing everything to make a scene look real rather than getting out of your head and immersing in a scene. I want to learn and I know there are online acting Courses too, so all I want to know is what are some great acting Courses available online? Any help will be appreciated.
How to speak with fake teeth by coronakills • last post Feb 2nd
So how do actors speak when on camera with fake teeth. Especially like the scifi style that has like fangs or knarly teeth. I can barely speak with a normal set of veneers on.
Want to be a better actor? by OneRing2RuleEmAll • last post Feb 2nd
Find your personal truth, and build your work off of your soul
Any Austin actors have advice? by AdEffective8646 • last post Feb 2nd
I’m located in Dallas. I’ve been with the same agency for 10 years and it’s time for a change. I’m thinking because all the best Texas stuff is in Austin, it’d be best to get reps there. Do any of you know first had who the best agencies are? Thanks in advance!
Traveling for jobs? by Confident_Tax8911 • last post Feb 2nd
I’m pretty new to acting, getting new headshots and starting new classes this month. I want to work through Arizona, California , Nevada, New Mexico and Utah and I’m wondering if that’s a possibility the more I train How common is it to travel as a working actor. I want to stay in a state that’s relatively cheap but not too far where I could fly out. Edit: On Actors access AZ, UT, NV, NM are all on the same listing so I just wondered if is possible to be traveling. And how hard is it to manage?
Wanna book unique roles by Anywhere______ • last post Feb 2nd
When you start out as an actor you I know you shouldn’t be picky about you’re roles. If you’re talented you should be able to perform and shine with any material given. While I agree with that to some extent, I also feel like we should stick to our strong suits. I really love film, I love filmmakers like Harmony Korine and the Safdie Brothers who tell interesting and unique stories and use actors that can convey hyper realism. I really wanna book roles in unique projects. Not sure if I’m making sense but you know the kinda of projects that get picked up by A24 or HBO or do well in the festival circuit. If you know you know. Best way to get casted for projects like Good Time, Licorice Pizza, Hereditary, Euphoria, Uncut Gems, Zola
Sharing About a VO Artist Who I Find Very Inspiring - James Arnold Taylor (And I'm looking for mic suggestions!) by Sulis_Gemini57 • last post Feb 2nd
I've been slowly getting more and more VO work. It's definitely been a learning curve, but I've really been enjoying it. Mostly corporate work for me at this point. I think it might be time to invest in a new/better mic. Anyone have any suggestions?? I don't have a ton of money to burn, so any cost effective suggestions would be really helpful. Thanks!! I also wanted to share about one of my favorite voice actors! James Arnold Taylor is a legend! Not only is he incredibly talented, he's really kind and encouraging. I admire how positive he is. He even created a book called JAT365 with daily journaling prompts to help keep you in a positive mindset while going after your dreams (it's also free on his YouTube). It really helped me through a difficult time in my life. I figured I'd share this all on here in case anyone is feeling low and needed to seek out a pick-me-up. I know VO work can be tough sometimes. He always gives great advice on his youtube and insta. Plus I just recently learned he voiced one of my all time favorite Star Wars characters! He's Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Clone Wars!!!!! I just listened to a podcast episode all about him and it was so fascinating. You can listen to it here if you want: [Discussing the Talents of James Arnold Taylor (Voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars)](https://anchor.fm/most-things-kenobi/episodes/Episode-36-Discussing-the-Talents-of-James-Arnold-Taylor-Voice-of-Obi-Wan-Kenobi-in-The-Clone-Wars-e1djhob) I don't know about you all, but I try to consume a lot of material produced by and about VO artists who are successful. You never know when you might stumble across some great advice. Any suggestions of an artist I should look to for inspiration?
PLEASE HELP BEGINNER ACTOR by Independent_Cover635 • last post Feb 2nd
HIIII I have my first call back next week and I ned urgent advice! This may sound self-explanatory but I wanted to ask should i wear the same top i did in the audition and change anything looking back at the self-tape? Add more emotion? or stick to same? they are looking to test chemistry, any advice on that? do i print the script to the callback? or do they have copies?
I am thinking about getting into acting by SaleSubstantial9962 • last post Feb 2nd
Hello. I for so many years been into all sorts of television and movies and all sorts of other entertainment. I as a little boy had such an active imagination over the stuff I would watch and it would serve as my escapism from the stress of life. But ever since last year, I have been watching all kinds of movies from some parts of *"The Green Knight"*, *"Eternals"*, *"C'mon C'mon"*, *"Marrowbone"*, *"Ip Man Series"* as well as so much more movies. What all of them have in common is that while some aspects of the writing isn't up to par, they do their jobs in serving as entertainment, with the actors/actresses being able to express themselves and to craft a wonderful story with their brilliant acting. I've also been into martial arts movies and the movie series I listed up there was so fun and inspirational to me including the spinoff film. It gives me hopes and dreams of maybe achieving something like it and being able to make a great life for myself and to push myself beyond limits. Since I am only 20 years old, I have some desires revolving around this and sometimes find myself jealous of child actors, who got their start very early, the most recent example being Woody Norman from *"C'mon C'mon"* who seems to have accomplished more in a year than what we on average as normal everyday working citizens would do in a lifetime. I have only 1 life to live and I want to spend it making it big and showing any talents I think I may have and to hopefully inspire others with the same kind of entertainment I always was enjoying as a little boy. So in conclusion, I have been in college as an English major for only a couple years since 2019 with about 50 credits and I talked to a counselor on maybe finishing my Associate's degree for English while taking some theater classes to at least have some of those credits or more for transferring to a possible university for more experience. I have some form of social anxiety, currently going through an identity crisis based on my terribly average looks and may not be that great at acting, but I still may want to try it out and see how it goes. My original career was wanting to be a librarian, but I don't want to waste my life working a boring job and not doing anything better with it. I want to write books, getting better at drawing, earn more experience with painting, to read a whole lot more and gain sufficient knowledge capable enough of helping me succeed through life as a result. If anybody has any suggestions for me I would love to hear your ideas of where I could go from here and what your experiences were like in figuring this out in your life as well. P.S, if you have read and made it this far, then I thank you so much for being really patient with me and taking the time to read through all of this and hope you are all making it in your future acting careers.
Question by Complete_Ad2525 • last post Feb 2nd
do i NEED money to start acting? i've been wanting to become an actress for awhile but decided in July that i wanna start pursuing my dream. I've been trying to get a job (not acting) since last March but it's impossible. so is there any way i can start my career without money?
How common is it to live in Chicago and work in LA as local hire? by flash217- • last post Feb 2nd
I live in Chicago but I have the means to fly to LA if I were cast for something. 1.Does living in Chicago make a project not want to even look at me because of my home base even if I can pay for my transportation? I see a lot of posts that says "must live in LA" so it just worries me. 2. How common/difficult is it for an actor to try to work in both markets? Does that make it harder to get representation since you're trying to dip in both?