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Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jan 27th
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.
What's your opinion on this kinda weird question? by grumpycoffeee • last post Jan 27th
Hello everyone. So I recently got really into j-dramas and movies, do you think it's possible to become and actor in a foreign country with such a different culture?I love the country and most of the plots are fun to watch and don't involve a lot of nudity. I have always dreamed of being an actor, but I don't have the confidence to start, am extremely shy, introverted and self conscious . I have a certificate from some acting classes I took, but the teacher basically scammed us. Nobody will take you seriously if you haven't worked with lines and the "diploma" has spelling errors.... Also the only "on camera experience" I have is now lost forever, since my hard disked got destroyed) I sung on a stage twice, but quit after my classmates laughed at me gor messing up the pronunciation of s word. Aldo, I'm getting older (late 20s), so I'm out of most of what's looked for in my country ( Model-looking people with no boundaries for minor roles) Any tips would be appreciated. I really want to go for it.
I sound like a 13 years old kid, what should I do? by cseke02 • last post Jan 27th
I'm 19/M, I look like a ducking prison inmate, 6'3 yet my voice is high, I still have voice cracks and so on . I really want to be an actor-or a voice actor, but my voice is an embarrassment. What should I do, what could I do?
Can anyone explain to me why it seems like 95% of VAs are Canadians? by Shokora_Chan • last post Jan 27th
Is there something I'm missing, here? Why are there so many Canadian voice actors?
Any discounts on IMDBpro for non-SAG-AFTRA actors? by jostler57 • last post Jan 27th
I want to sign up for IMDB, but wondering if there are any tips/tricks to getting a discount. $150 per year is a bit hard to swallow, so I'm seeing if there's any other way to get it for cheaper. Thanks for any advice you can give!
I’m having an issue with taking the first step. by Amber_Steel86 • last post Jan 27th
So I’m having an issue with being open minded about roles. Aside from not being able to apply for them in actor access for some reason, I’m being too picky I think. Nothing is catching my eye. Lol I’m still waiting for Keven Feige to call me.
Advice for a small towner by xoxoar • last post Jan 27th
Hey everyone! I have wanted to professionally act for a long time but kept pushing it to the side as I felt it wasn't realistic. It's been eating at me lately so I figured it was time to prepare/attempt. Issue is I live in a rural town in Northern Nevada. Closest big city is 2 1/2 hours away, which I do visit often so it's not too big an issue, but it's still not really an acting scene. **So, what I'm asking is, what is your advice for an aspiring actress stuck in a small town that works full time and could only occasionally travel for acting opportunities? It can be anything.** I plan on taking online courses to up my acting skills, I participate in our small local community theater, and I plan on moving to the aforementioned city in 2 years which will put me closer to LA/San Francisco, etc. When I'm there I'll be able to put a bit more work into it with more classes, an agent, etc. I am female and 21 if that is necessary.
Instagram: Getting verified and how to optimize instagram to help acting career? by Born_Comfort_6258 • last post Jan 27th
1.) Does anyone here have a verified instagram account? It's something I just thought about today, not any big life long goal. I've done a guest star and two co stars. And a pretty decent amount of IMDB titles. Somewhere in the middle. I was wondering where you were at before you applied for verification. 2.) How would you maximize instagram to help with the acting career? I feel ig is a good way to share what you're doing. Maybe a director or other actor will want to connect. I've connected with 2 other performers from ig and ended up filming demo reel scenes with. Just wondering if there are other ways that I haven't thought of. Maybe something in searching the hashtags, idk
Current info for CDs who do Actor Workshops? by iEsq • last post Jan 27th
I've returned to acting in my 40s, and although I acted a lot as a child, I'm a lawyer and former prosecutor. (I was an Assistant DA for 8 years and an Assistant Attorney General for 3 years.) I've returned to acting now and so far I've studied (in person) at Stella Adler and the Barrow Group here in New York. I'm not sure what my next best step is, but I think it makes sense to invest in trying to get in front of CDs. Someone very helpfully posted a list of CDs who do one-to-ones but I can't seem to find any websites or sign-up pages or any info! I'm seeking any information about how to contact Clint Alexander, Allison Kirschner, John Ort, or any other CDs who are doing acting workshops in order to get class info and (ultimately) sign up! I'm inspired to be a part of such a supportive artistic industry, and I appreciate any assistance and/or information you can share! Many thanks
Graduating high school soon and want to do acting right after but still want to have college to fall back on. advice? by 93ciaran • last post Jan 26th
So I'm a 17-year-old female high school senior and I'm graduating this June. Being an actress is the only thing I can ever see myself being happy with. I've always wanted to be an actress and have done my research for years and have a few unsteady plans. I'm applying to colleges as a business major, I'm also doing dual enrollment so ill also have a general AA when I also graduate from high school, but I don't see myself studying business because I hate it already. Applying to colleges was the reality hit that made me realize I need to do something very soon in order to be happy with my life. My parents are immigrants and completely against me being an actress and want me to go to college to make them proud. But I am known to go against their rules so moving across the country after high school to pursue my dream without warning wouldn't really shock them. I live in Washington and although I live about an hour away from Seattle, I'm not aware of any local opportunities to get my start. Does anyone have any advice regarding how to start? And any locals know of any local opportunities?
Advice Needed!! by No_Outside1133 • last post Jan 26th
I was recently given an opportunity from a regular at my work to audition for a new Netflix show. Problem is I have no acting portfolio and little to no experience! I am a model and have a decent portfolio for that. The regular said to make up a reel and his management company (that he also works with because he’s an actor) will call me in a few weeks! So now I have less than 2 weeks to put together a decent demo reel on my own. If anyone has any suggestions or feedback please let me know!
Would LOVE help finding comedic sides by alexdau • last post Jan 26th
Hi everybody! I am a 29 year old actress who has been searching up and down for comedic TV sides to use at agent auditions. I have a few options, but I would love more- even if they are just good scenes from a specific episode of a TV show- I've been watching Community and Broad City and finding the episode transcripts and making them into sides. But there's so much content I don't know which episodes to use. Any help would be soo appreciated. Examples of shows I'm looking at: New Girl, Community, Broad City, Happy Endings etc. Comedic female parts 20-30.
Capitalizing on my career in adult films for mainstream acting? by EntertainmentSea5492 • last post Jan 26th
Hello all! Throwaway account. Some backstory: I have been pursuing acting in LA for several years, without too much to show for it - i.e. not the typical career mile markers like co/guest star TV/film credits. I do have a quality commercial agent, and a manager. A few years ago, I took a random gig as an "extra" in an adult film scene - as "the girl" who finds her boyfriend cheating on her with a man, who then has a big comedic horrified reaction and storms off. (I am a plain-Jane mid-late 20s white female) **EDIT: There may have been some confusion because I originally used "background actor" - I have many speaking lines, so it's not like typical film/TV background work. I'm just not... "performing" in the definition for the genre. Haha** It was fun and professional, and I thought it would just be a funny little anecdote to tell at parties. But they liked me and asked me back for more scenes, and I agreed (it paid well and they let me improv off the script). Cut to today, I have now done probably 25 scenes across multiple adult sites, always in my same capacity, aka not engaging in the adult acts or being nude etc. (I've already shot 2 this month!). Sometimes I see my clips on Tiktok/twitter/etc, and there's always comments saying how they love seeing that same girl in every scene, how she's a legend etc. So, I do have a minor amount of recognizability and notoriety in this niche. (My reps do not know about my adult career, as it started before I signed with them.) I of course do not use my legal name for my adult work, while I do use my legal name for my legitimate acting. I have a pseudonym for my adult work. **ALL THIS TO SAY:** I find myself in a unique position. I am, on paper, an "adult film star," but in the most non-sexual, comedic way possible, which is absolutely my "brand." I am interested in pursuing capitalizing my "star power" in the adult industry. I've kind of come to terms that I may not have a typical/linear acting career, and to just own and go all in on my unique niche. I'd like to further expand my scope in that industry as an "extra" in more sites' productions. Of course, the ultimate dream would be to make a name for myself in my niche, and then take that reputation and build a larger career off that. I've been researching what the "models" in adult films use to get gigs, and there are many reputable agencies, but... they are specifically for the models, who are the stars. That's not what I'm looking for. I suppose I could still apply and say what I want and link to all my work, I just don't want that to waste both of our time. My dream would be to get a manager who is able to help my career both in the adult industry and mainstream. My current manager is... not overly good. I'd been wanting to move on from her for awhile now, but now I have all the more reason. She's not connected to social media or current shows/casting, and most of her roster is older, so we're not a great fit for multiple reasons. I know such a diversified manager is a big ask, and perhaps unrealistic. Anyway, I think that's it for now. Long shot, but if anyone has similar personal experience I'd love to hear. Thanks everyone!
ACTORS WITH ISSUES - a podcast for actors by iJuanAyala • last post Jan 26th
In May 2020, at the height of the pandemic, I started a podcast called 'Actor With Issues' where I chat with actors from across TV, film and Broadway, to share their experiences some were talking about their first TV role ever, others promoting the network TV show or film that they were starring in. We've had actors from Steven Spielberg's *West Side Story*, HBO's *Mare of Easttown*, Netflix's *Midnight Mass*, *Insatiable,* and Broadway productions of *Newsies, Come From Away* and *Hamilton*. With 85+ episodes so far, we have SO many great interviews with working actors giving invaluable insight and advice. We have new episodes every Monday, links to tune in are below, please check it out and subscribing to the show or our channel would be a huge help. Enjoy! [LISTEN ON SPOTIFY](https://open.spotify.com/show/54vdVnOvuXS52z8R6VdXwl?si=1bdf4c0c244443db) [LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/actors-with-issues-with-juan-ayala/id1513275789) [SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXh7J2KhyRmRkwgVNSqLcA)
Where to find scenes for additional clips on AA by noclownshere • last post Jan 26th
So I need to add more clips for character types on my Actors Access for my agency. I was curious as to where I should find scenes to tape. It will most likely be monologue or self-tape with a reader. I know on Showfax there are sides, but are we allowed to use those for personal use? Also, was debating on a monologue from the walking dead, but don’t want to get in trouble for using their material. Any suggestions are appreciated! :)
Actors, what changes would you make to the audition process to improve your life/work balance in this new self-tape reality. by Okika13 • last post Jan 26th
I'm an experienced as an actor, no leading roles yet but some supporting leads and dozens of smaller roles...maybe 50+ commercial over the last 20 yrs. I love that we don't have to commute for auditions any more and don't really want to go back to in-person auditions. I do miss the direct and immediate feedback and redirections from casting directors, but I've been booking fine without it. There is one thing that I would change that I think would make life more manageable for those of us juggling acting with other responsibilities. I wish self-tapes and callbacks were banned on Weekends and Mondays before noon. I feel like ever since the pandemic began, I've spent every weekend working on self-tapes that are due on Monday morning. All I want is 2 days of the week where I'm not memorizing lines, or rearranging my furniture to tape, or sitting at the computer to edit. Also, I wish there was some union related "reader honorarium" because I would love to just hire someone to be a regular reader for me. Right now, my partner does it but it is definitely an imposition on his time. Maybe this is just growing pains and I am facing the realization that I need to scale back on my non-acting work (self employed). What are some unlikely-but-possible things that you would change if you could?
I am currently studying a Media degree but performing is my real passion. Will I be able to do a Masters in acting or MT? by starsontheceiling_ • last post Jan 26th
I know I won’t be exactly in the same place as others auditioning who have completed a degree in the subjects already but I have been performing since I was 10, studied Drama at GCSE and Performing Arts at A level. I also studied in the young actors studio at the RWCMD for a year 2 years ago. I feel like I have a good base of training and what I really lacked auditioning for degree courses was life experience, which I am now gaining in uni. Is there any hope for me on a masters course without prior professional training? I’m quite talented, but not a once-in-a-lifetime superstar sort of talent.
Give me tips as a new actor:) by Marley-MBS • last post Jan 26th
Hi everybody. Ive always liked acting (in school plays etc.) and yesterday i decided to give it a go. Can yall give me some tips or things i should work on as a newbie. I will start to practice my craft for a while before going to auditions so its mostly acting tips im Looking for
Where are my nasally congested voice actors at? by Englishhedgehog13 • last post Jan 26th
This thread is for those who are usually intimidated by any decently long sentence, because they know they won't get far before gasping for air. For those who forget how to enjoy speaking, because it feels like a wrestling match with their own body. For those who procrastinate, because they think to themselves, 'maybe my nose will be better by the end of the day'. For those who can't tell if their failing at reading something properly is due to their own lacking ability or their nostrils preventing them from being better. Okay, there might have been a little projection in that paragraph. But my point is, I'd quite like to be reminded that I'm not alone in having my wish of being a better reader, while also having a severe hinderance. And perhaps there are at least a few of you who could use the reminder as well.
What kind of acting isn't isn't for you if you laugh alot and don't want to suppress it? by -_ABP_- • last post Jan 26th
Alot, I mean longer than most, and sometimes when the actor is not supposed to laugh while the audience does, I don't think I could comfortably not laugh, Or convincingly retell the joke if it wasn't funny to me, because that kind of acting sounds painful