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Brand spanking new to acting after years of doubting the possibility, living in NYC- feedback requested by giannamarie212 • last post Dec 26th
Hello all you lovely actors and actresses. I always wanted to be an actress, but as a millennial I grew up in a world where information was limited. All we knew about how to start a career was limited to word or mouth, usually parents and family members. When I was 8 years old I told my mom I wanted to act and she said, “people start in commercials from the time they are 2 or 3 years old, you will never make it that industry there is too much competition”. I actually did join community theatre as a youth. But, acting wasn’t encouraged in my community and all the other kids dropped out for sports. Soon my one background role encompassed about 5 different roles for rehearsals and then the play was eventually cancelled. Now as an adult, who recently moved back to NYC after quarantine I started my passion by accident. I applied to a model casting and after the photoshoot, the photographer who is also a filmmaker asked me to star in a short film. This was my first time acting on film, with no rehearsals, and I actually revised most of the script the night before. So memorizing lines and acting natural with them could have been given more time. So please keep this in mind when providing feedback. My role is Sarah, the lead female. TLDR: despite the naysayers I’m going after my dreams. Please give me (constructive) feedback on my short film. Keep in mind it’s my first time acting, and there were no rehearsals. [the Meeting short horror film](https://youtu.be/VKuq1-89HaE)
Voice actor needed by Cautious_Employee934 • last post Dec 26th
Voice actor needed of a young male around 20-25 years old preferably a slight northern accent. Work is paid of course. PM me for more info/ auditions
Need help identifying a book by codebcode • last post Dec 26th
I'm trying to remember the title/author of an acting book I worked with in 1990. The cover was white with a couple of red stripes, I believe, and the book consisted of a number of creative exercises to get actors out of their heads and into their bodies. There was a chapter on animal work, and other similar exercises which also guided the actor through creative use of the body (imagining oneself as a tree, a rock, water, etc.). I thought the author's name was something like Yann, but I haven't found it searching with that name. Any ideas would be appreciated. I believe in 1990 it was a fairly recently published book, so it's none of those classics that are on all the lists of 'best' acting books.
Any American actors considered India? by Blaize_Ar • last post Dec 26th
I heard in India there is a demand for American actors as they want to make movies that appeal to Americans or somthing. Has anyone considered or made the move to India for acting? I heard the pay there is a lot lower but there is a lot more work.
Where do I find film auditions when I live in a small town? by moonduckies • last post Dec 26th
I live in a fairly small town in Upstate NY. I can’t move because I’m 15 and live with my family. But I really want to be in a movie or on TV. I’ve been working hard as an actor and want to audition for something film related. I’d be happy to be in anything. Where do I find auditions?
Need voice actors for a fan Silent-Hill Game by Curtin4ASquirtin • last post Dec 25th
I'm making a big-scale Silent Hill fan game in dreams for PS4 the main character is a female and I would need at least one male to do multiple characters Please PM if you're interested- This wouldn't be paid work however I'm more than happy to credit you in the project and share your social medias etc
Thinking of pursuing acting but i come from Singapore by DoorOutrageous3696 • last post Dec 25th
In Singapore the biggest film industry, mediacorp is already dying. Shows are too boring and not a big amount of people watch it. Is it worth to spend 3 years and a lot of money to learn acting? If i were to make it to a lead role in Singapore, it probably be a 7.30pm to 8.30pm show on the TV anyone can watch. I’d like to get into those big role in the future that when someone says ur name 90% of people would know who u r. Like in marvel movies u say a name of an actor there and guaranteed some would know the name. Im not going into acting for fame. I just want to become a successful one to star in a big movie in hollywood, earn good money and have a good life. Should i pursue this or go into a more which Singapore type job which i feel is boring like medicine, doctor and stuff like that, still make good money just without the possible fun of acting How would i get into a big role in hollywood? Without any connections, how would big producers even know my name? I’m asian too and as it’s obvious lowers my chances already by a lot. I only know simu liu and randall park for asian actors in hollywood What would my road in acting be like knowing i have to do 2 years of national service ( army ) when i’m 18-20 what would my steps towards a hollywood actor be
My actor demo reel 2021 (In spanish) by Hongofrias • last post Dec 25th
Is it normal for an agent to require actors to pay them even for projects that they didn't get you? by Zuse_Castor • last post Dec 25th
A new agent is interested in working with me. However, his contract states that if a casting director, or producer, or w.e. reaches out to me directly, or if I book something on my own, I need to basically loop him into that contract and pay him his percentage. Is this normal practice?
merry christmas actors by nicholasbloom • last post Dec 25th
my wish is to go on more auditions next yr i got new headshots but i feel like i need a new reel to but i remember that some of you told me that reels cost alot im still trying to seek out help but i haven't had much luck
Would an invisible disability be a barrier? by auburnstar12 • last post Dec 25th
As above, I have an invisible disability (chronic back pain due to nerves being a bit messed up). However otherwise I look perfectly 'able-bodied'. I'm only just starting out so not particularly relevant to my current situation, but am I right in thinking that most roles don't require any sort of physical training? And that if you wanted to, you could just avoid those? I'm just aware that it's a hyper competitive industry, and people generally try to get what they can, and if you can't do a certain type of role that's another thing you can't do in an already super competitive industry. Lifestyle wise I'm also alright with long hours, waking up early/low sleep, nights, provided I can take meds on set occasionally (my main set of meds are 12hrs apart anyway). Some idiosyncratic but pretty minor things like can't drink more than one cup of coffee w/o a straw because of acid reflux. It's not impossible my disability could worsen in the future, but equally it could improve. Because of my disabilities I'm generally better suited to things like part time temp work rather than bar work (although a coffee shop could work), would that be an issue if I'm supporting myself and going to auditions (since temp work is usually during the day, although security and/or data entry could be at night)? I'm privileged enough that I'll have enough expenses saved by August (probably about 8-10k saved by then?) to last at least a year in a cheap shared flat in London even w/o working as I'll have very low expenses (will be sharing a very cheap ~170/mo flat in Scotland atm on a 20k job soon). Can't afford drama school really without a full scholarship and those are very rare. Have been looking at ISA though but it seems that the beginners one is 9-5 weekdays and 9-10 weekends, which leaves almost no time for working or auditioning (although their intermediate and above is evenings, not that I think I'd meet that standard yet!). Is this idea even realistic or attainable? Ofc for now I'm just gonna be doing community theatre and such (semi rural area in Scotland so there's not a lot available outside of community plays or amateur MT, but it's a start - getting involved has been tricky cos I'm moving soon & lockdown but I definitely want to try and see how I feel before making any big commitments). Mainly my insecurity stems from questioning if it's even doable as there are really so few disabled actors in the mainstream and some of the practical survival job aspects are made a bit trickier.
Asian actors who are actually good at acting? by Triphae • last post Dec 24th
I’m an Asian American who is interested in getting into dramatic acting. It seems like a lot of Asian actors I’ve seen who act in American films, like the ones in Crazy Rich Asians, have more of a comedy background and aren’t actually that good at acting. Don’t get me wrong, I think representation is important, but I’d love to see some examples of serious Asian actors who are excellent at their craft. Who are some Asian actors you can think of who are actually really talented at acting and can deliver an incredible dramatic performance? Sandra Oh comes to mind for me.
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.