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Saw WarnerMedia Access Talent showcase on Actor's Access. Has Anyone done one of these before? by odub6 • last post Dec 29th
I'm very new to the industry and would just like a little more info and if this is a legit thing. Sounds like a big show and tell, so to speak, from the description. They're looking for mostly underrepresented groups, which is good for me. Should I try it?
Hey SAG actors, anyone know anything about screeners? by aznednacni • last post Dec 29th
I always really look forward to getting the screeners in time for the holidays, I have time off and it's such a privilege to be able to sit down and enjoy them. They're way later than they usually are (last year it was 12/17). Anyone know anything??
I’m a 16 year old that really wants to be in some sort of tv show or movie by No-Can-9093 • last post Dec 29th
I have pretty much no experience in acting, I’ve never done theater or anything like that. But I have a goal on my bucket list to appear in some movie or tv show, no matter how big or small the role, even if it was voice acting. I wouldn’t call myself a bad actor from having no experience, but obviously I’d need another’s judgement. But my biggest question is, is this goal even achievable? Do I need experience to be able to do something like this? I really want to have this small dream of mine come true but I have no idea how to do it, and I just simply don’t know if it’s possible. I’m just curious is all, if you can relay me any info it would be greatly appreciated.
Is the Blue Yeti mic a good mic to start out with for voice acting? by Chill0000 • last post Dec 28th
I got one for Christmas cause the person who got it for me knew i wanted to try and get into that and i like it but i wanted to know if voice actors use this kind of mic
Vaccines for actors? by Neither_Speaker_6811 • last post Dec 28th
Is being un-vaccinated going to be problematic with re-starting my career in Acting/Modeling? I'm NOT anti-vax, I want to be VERY clear about that! My personal reasons, for not being vaccinated, are due to the fact that on two separate occasions in my life, while trying to get regular series of vaccinations, I had horrible allergic reactions that required medical intervention. With this being said, it was actually advised by my family doctor that I should just avoid vaccinations, due to my strong allergic reactions. With that being said, I've always been a very hygienic/clean person who avoided being around people who might have been sick "Which is just commonsense frankly." And even though I have been around people who have had the Flu, Strep etc, I've never in my life had anything other than a sinus infection from time to time. I'm planning on trying to continue my work around Flordia/Georgia/Tennessee etc. I had to hang it up for a bit for family issues "Which I will not get into." But, what I guess I'm trying to say, is this going to ruin my career? I've spoken to some who work in these areas, and then haven't personally experienced any issues, but I'm wanted to reach out to others.
Are websites like mandy and spotlight good to put your cv on? by EzzerTheLezzer • last post Dec 28th
Basically what the title says. As far as I'm aware those are uk only so uk people this question is for you! I'm trying to get myself more public as an aspiring actor.
Places that are great for theatre actors by Existing-Ad-8360 • last post Dec 28th
Where are some places that may not be well known that are great for actors that want to do specifically theatre other than NYC?
Question about Self-tape reels by izbenn • last post Dec 28th
Hi everyone! I’m a soon-to-be graduated-from-college actor and I’m working on getting ready to break out into the professional acting world. I learned recently about “Self-tape reels” from my friend in the industry, which is just instead of film reels you combine self-taped monologues and short scenes to submit as a reel in lieu of a film reel. I’m definitely considering making this, as I only have a few student film credits, but I wanted to ask: How common is this within the industry? and would it be a bad idea to combine self-taped monologues and scenes together with the small amount of student film clips that I have? Thank you!
Can an actor do an LLC instead of an S Corp as a loan out company? by peter_peter_pete • last post Dec 28th
Curious if any actor is working as an LLC and if that works similarly to an S corp for tax reasons? ​ Thanks for your help!
An Interview with Voice Actor Rob Paulsen by dylanatthedisco • last post Dec 28th
Do series regulars usually make scale in the first season of a TV show? by SPELDWR0NG • last post Dec 28th
Suppose you're not an already known actor. If you book a series regular role on a TV show, are you pretty much guaranteed to make only scale in season 1? I know paychecks can get pretty big on TV shows that run long enough for the cast to renew their contracts, but how about early on? I'm guessing that even the actors playing major characters make scale during their initial season unless they're already known for something else. Am I way off on that or does that sound pretty accurate. I haven't booked anything like that but I'd be really interested in knowing.
Letting a childhood dream go? Feeling like I’m going through an identity crisis by lostMillennial1996 • last post Dec 28th
This is the usual beginning of “I’ve always wanted to be an actor since I was xyz” yes, since I was 6, Disney channel did it for me. But I’m 26 and I’ve been battling with wondering if I’ve been in love with the idea of acting and the industry rather than acting itself.. when I look at my old diary entires or things I posted from 10 years ago, all I talked about was being an actor. I did drama class in high school for two years but I had horrible stage fright and I regret not getting involved in plays and really being a theater kid.. as an adult I took some acting classes, and still it felt nerve-recking.. still exciting to be around other creatives but I always stopped and start and would I guess put acting on hold “until I lost weight” It’s like im wanting stability and a creative path still but if I admit that I really liked the idea of acting, I feel like idk what to do with my life.. this is literally all I’ve said I was going to do, my mom even told ppl this for years & when I moved to a diff city, ppl always told me they couldn’t wait to see me on screen etc bc if my personality & how I am on my blog.. I love films, behind the scene footage,the interviews, the set up, and the making of the movies/shows … I tied this childhood dream to my whole identity and I feel like I can’t let it go but deep down think I wanted to be known/impactful- a star,… this interview Oprah did, resonated with me, She said “I wanted to an actor and my manager goes Honey if you wanted to be an actor, you’d be bussing tables in nyc acting- what you want to be is a star. And she was right” And I though wow Oprah is me? yes I would still love to star in a movie, so I guess it’s been fame? Impact?… im ok with letting it go until I watch an award show or Netflix show then im like “ugh I need to get back to this” but is it the lifestyle im idolizing? I feel torn… TLDR: I thought I wanted to act, realized I may have liked the idea of acting but now struggling to let dream go because tied it to my identity and I don’t know what else to say about myself or do if I let it go bc it feels like apart of my identity
Have a manager...looking to add an agent. by Christina Kasper Babinsack • last post Dec 28th
Hello all. I have a wonderful manager, but I'm looking to add a Literary Agent to my team as well. Any suggestions? I specialize in drama and comedy.
Advice to Get into Acting? by notforbread • last post Dec 28th
I’ve been trying to get into acting since i was 13. Now 19. I always push it off due to social anxiety and income for travel. Now that’s mostly sorted, where do i begin? I have no professional training or lessons but take advice from other actors , books, etc. Could i start anywhere right now? are classes required ? Help!!
How to tell family & friends that you are an Actor. Podcast by Lewis Baumander. Have a listen! by synthmylife • last post Dec 28th
Do I have to pay Agent if I never signed a contract with them? by TheSemiSeasonedActor • last post Dec 28th
I know this sounds extremely shitty. But this Agent in Florida tried to screw me over big time. It was for a non union gig. I was referred to this agent by a friend in Florida, and Unfortunately I didn't do my own Due Diligence. They are known for not paying their actors (citing "you should know this is a business" and fear mongering. And I'd love to give these guys a taste of their own medicine. My question is do I have to pay these guys a commission if I never signed a contract with them?
Hi my non-American actor friends, how do you move to the US without a sponsorship for your visa? by chloekeh • last post Dec 28th
Hi friends, I’m currently in toronto and with the winter coming and the whole city getting shut down again, I’m thinking moving to US for awhile. Just wondering how will we be able to move there without a work sponsored visa? From time to time I read people move to NYC or LA to further their acting career, but how can we do this if we are not famous yet and just want to move there to hustle?
Newbie looking for a smidge of advice! (UK) by Lord_Scrumptious239 • last post Dec 27th
You have probably heard this story a thousand times but hear me out. So long story short, i've been doing engineering the past 5 years of my life on and off (23 now) burnt out from it all and i no longer enjoy it but i've always been fascinated by the idea of acting, My old man is an Extra Actor and from what he tells us it is really enjoyable, obviously they are different leagues but i'd love to be able to try something like that. From what i have gathered would it be best if i take some acting classes in the UK, try and audition for some small films and then move from there? Have not got a clue where i can get acting classes as i live in Birmingham and it all seems to be Theatre stuff mainly and i'm not quite sure if these "Casting websites" are legit as a large portion of them require payment of membership fees and i've heard that they just take your money and rarely post auditions. My friend also makes short movies but i'm not sure if being in those short movies would count as he does not put them on iMDb Any help would be great!
What to do next year?!?! by Relevant_Fix716 • last post Dec 27th
Basically I have just finished high school in Australia, and have always wanted to take a year off before going to uni. My plan was to stay here in Melbourne for the year and try to persue my dream of being an actor by going to as many auditions as possible, and trying to find an agent to represent me. However q lot of my friends are going away next year on an 8 month program in Israel. For the last 2 months now, I have been planning on joining them, and ditching my original plan of just staying put. I'm sure if I do end up going with them I will have a great time, and won't regret it. But at the same time I worry that I will be wasting a year that I could be using to help my dream of being an actor. I'll never get another full year off to just persue acting, as my parents want me to go to uni after my year off. Also, another con, is if I do go I'll have to use all my money that I earned the last 3 years working at a supermarket. I'm really not sure what to do. Do I go and enjoy a year off with friends? Or do I stay here and get a head start on my career?
Booking a Role Outside of Agency by Glittering_Compote92 • last post Dec 27th
If you book a project without the aid of your agency, do you still owe them their % fee? I recently filmed scenes for a day player role in a short film and the director notified me that they have decided to add extra scenes added to make it a feature. It’s still a low to no budget project, but they are writing up a contract that will guarantee that if the film makes any money, the actors will be paid. I’ve worked with this director and crew before I signed with an agency, so I know they are good on their word. Has anybody else ever been in this situation? How would you recommend handling the situation?