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Can you self teach yourself to be a voice actor WITHOUT a coach? by StillAssistance • last post Dec 24th
Just asking because I make like $100 a month and that's obviously not enough for a coach.
Merry Christmas Voice Actors! by Alixvoices • last post Dec 24th
What counts as an acting credit? by hzren • last post Dec 24th
Hey everyone! I am a new actor trying to build my resume. My question is **what counts as an acting credit?** People have recommended starting out with student films/ non-paid work/ backstage etc. Can you just produce you own short films on YouTube and use that as credit or does it have to be from a company/ professional etc? I have a few 30-60 second monologs on TikTok/ Instagram that got +100K views, can I use that as a credit? Thanks so much in advance!
First self tape by 00Dylann • last post Dec 24th
I was invited to send in a self tape for a role in a tv show. I’m not an actor, and not expecting to get the role, but I really would like to put my best foot forward - Just for fun. If you were in my shoes, what would you do to prepare? Where do I even start? Thanks so much for any responses!
Actors great at playing to the camera by S_Gertie • last post Dec 24th
Who are some of your favorite actors to watch to learn how to play to the camera well? My first thought is Jim Carrey. I first really thought about it from the Liar, Liar gif that is always posted on Twitter where he puts his hands to his face in horror (this one: https://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/OMFG-Liar-Liar.gif) and I noticed how great he did it without covering the reaction in his eyes. A lot is with the cinematographer setting things up after rehearsals too, but Jim knew exactly where the camera was in that shot. And I was noticing things more in the Grinch movie when I watched that last night. So, who are some other great actors to watch, who seem to really get angles and stuff right to show well on screen?
Gary Oldman vs Daniel Day by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Dec 24th
Who do you think is the better actor between them?
[PAID] Looking For a German Speaking Actress by VadimTt • last post Dec 23rd
ONLINE PROMOS - WORK FROM HOME - NONUNION - OPEN WORLDWIDE Description: We are a new fashion brand looking for an actress 18-30 years old to create TikTok videos reviewing and presenting products we send you. You'll have a few directions for some videos and you'll be free to improvise on others. Videos will run as ads on the platform and may be used on the website. Based on your performance, cooperation, and market response — and obviously if you want to — this may extend to a long-term partnership with professional pay. Females only, Fully Remote, should be ready to start immediately. First month will be compensated with a Stipend payment of €200.00 Flat Rate for the duration of 1 Month. In exchange we need from you 7 TikTok videos per week. Additional Instructions: In your message include your video portfolio, content we're asking for will have to look organic, you will be playing an exciting and authentic customer. You can check top TikTok content on #ad for some examples.
Does an international actor need to buy a membership from a casting website? by Last_Refrigerator731 • last post Dec 23rd
Hello I am an international actor who wants to get a representation (or an agent) and auditions. I heard that I should look for agents and casting calls on casting websites such as Backstage, Spotlight, and Mandy. It costs lots of money to buy each membership. Do you think I should buy some of them or all of them? What about you? I wonder your experience and opinion.
Advice for someone who is not from the USA? by Kirby_Stomps_Kratos_ • last post Dec 23rd
Hello, i really want to become an actor, is my dream but where i’m from theres not much to do, I don’t plan to do this right now, maybe in the next 2 years when things in the world get better, i will try my hardest to be able to work in the US legally before going of course. My problem is that i don’t know where to go, i saw new york is a good place to start but i also heard LA is the best place, but no way i would be able to afford it, is there other places i could try? Anything i should keep in mind? Im a beginner in this Any help, advice, recommendations, precautions would be really appreciated.
Confession: I book way more work as an actor when I’m the director of the project. by sirdannyfarber • last post Dec 23rd
RANT! by cyberinsekte7 • last post Dec 23rd
Hello I have to rant here about casting issues. I may be the greatest living actor of today but I am severely underappreciated and often typecast for specific roles on the stage. For some forsaken reason the casting director decides I should play the villain. Although I enjoyed fulfilling the most challenging role in the play, and being undoubtably the most interesting character on the stage, many roles have started to feel increasingly two dimensional and bland. I believe I should have the chance to play the hero, especially with my extreme good looks and smile. I have demanded that they re-cast me but the director is a dkhead and won't hear it. I threatened to walk out of this awful production, and it would be their loss and not mine, because I am a great actor and deserve better than this sht.
Should you submit self tapes the day they post? by Sketches-n-Drawings • last post Dec 23rd
I work full time with a varied schedule and due to that and often times unable to audition for a role that very same day but feel like I'm shooting myself in the foot by missing this deadline. Do most actors memorize and submit for roles the day the audition posts? Thank you for the answers
Which state would you recommend for a beginner? by Kirby_Stomps_Kratos_ • last post Dec 23rd
LA is really expensive so i don’t have any idea how i would be able to afford it, maybe new York? Atlanta? Im not sure where i could go, i really want to become an actor but im not sure where i could start
Anyone here still actively doing Casting Director Workshops? by rainbowsprinkles14 • last post Dec 23rd
Years ago, before the strict rules were enforced about not charging actors money to meet with CDs unless certain criteria was met, there were countless studios in LA with online calendars full of CD workshops you could register for. Now that most of them are gone, the only ones I really know about are Ace Studios, (LA) and TVI Studios, (LA) which is more about the ongoing acting courses taught by CDs instead of the one or two-hour workshops. I'm not opposed to either of those, but after hunting around online for a bit, I'm not finding many other places/services that have current CD's/associates from current/renewed TV shows doing workshops/classes. For those of you who actively pursue CD workshops or other ways to actively connect with casting for your targeted shows, which studios/services do you utilize? Thanks!
Getting very frustrated with training during the pandemic by MyFavColorisMauve • last post Dec 23rd
I started taking acting classes in the Spring of 2019. I believe my entire first year of training was a waste of time and money, because all I did was pick up and reinforce bad habits in an overpacked general acting class that had no real structure or focus on a particular technique. When the pandemic hit or when everything shut down in Spring of 2020, I found a private acting coach and they helped me shed a lot of my bad acting habits. This acting coach also encouraged me to start taking technique classes, so earlier this year (2021) I started taking Uta Hagen classes. It wasn’t until I started taking this class that I realized I had no idea what acting is about. No idea. But now I understand, and I have improved so much- and there is a lot more room for improvement. But I think I’ve become stir-crazy from the 2 years and 8 months of training straight. I thought that maybe since I’ve gotten better, maybe I could take an audition technique class and start auditioning. I talked to my acting coach about it and they advised that I complete my Uta Hagen training and then complete a Meisner Intensive (either a 6 month or 1 year course) before I take any other acting class. My coach believes I need to have a strong foundation in technique before doing anything else. That makes a lot of since but I’m so frustrated by this long time line. And I feel like the pandemic is making things go in extra slow motion. Are there any other actors who spent or are spending a very long time training before starting their careers? And I mean outside of university or conservatives. At this rate I’ll be 35 or older before I start auditioning and then in my mid 40s or early 50s before I really take off (hopefully) in my career. I know it’s never too late to start an acting career but I’m feeling very antsy and am very eager for the next step. Please advise. Edit: the private coaching and Uta Hagen classes have been virtual. The Meisner intensive will be in person.
How similar are actors/actresses to the characters they play in real life? by spankyourkopita • last post Dec 23rd
I think a lot of people assume they're just like the characters they play in real life but all they know is what they see on tv. We tie their identity to whoever they portray. Still its hard to tell, you wouldn't know unless you actually got to know them, and its called acting for a reason. Some actors seem like they could be like that in real life but I think many aren't. I bet many actors get tired of people thinking they're really like that character and need to make sure they don't lose themselves and become it. I just want clarity on this.
Apple or Android (I just started my acting career) by Alert-War-7740 • last post Dec 23rd
When it comes to acting, do others in the industry (Casting Directors, Producers, Writers and actors you may know ) use android phones ? Is it 50/50 ? some android,some apple? From what I read so far through some quick google searches, it seems like Apple is not only more used, It's likely you're going to get **looked down on** if you say/or pull out an android phone...but I could just be taking it the wrong way The samsung galaxy s22 is coming out soon...so ya, im just asking you guys this to possibly save me some embarrassment that i may come across solely due to my phone choice.
I want to act, but I don't necessarily want to be an "actor" by sickboy775 • last post Dec 23rd
Just wondering how feasible what I'd like to do is. I really want to be in low budget, B-Movie, horror type stuff (stuff like Sharknado 5, Camp Death, The Prophecy 4, etc). I don't really care about being a "serious actor" (no shade at anyone who does). As of right now, I don't even care if I get paid I just want to do it. I just think it would be a fun/interesting experience and something I think I'd like and do decently well at. I currently live in Phoenix, AZ so not a mecca but I don't believe it's completely devoid of opportunity either. I have basically no experience either (some small stuff in school, but not enough to really count for anything). Is that something that could be realistic or is my head in the clouds? I also have interest in doing voice acting, but currently have the money to set up a recording space at home.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Dec 23rd
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.
Never wanted anything more by Gjoetino • last post Dec 22nd
Ever since I could remember all I ever wanted was to be was an actor , but to me acting is being comfortable in your own skin cause how could u not like yourself and try to be someone else, it doesn’t work and a big part of holding me back from my goal is over eating, I’m not even fat but it more so affects my self esteem among other things, I’m not sure why I’m posting this maybe I need words of wisdoms, so say something mean, say something motivating, say whatever I just want out of this loop of a problem.