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If you could get advice from one actor (dead or alive) who would it be and why? by cgoettel • last post Dec 1st
For me, I'd say Paul Newman. I have an immense amount of respect for his body of work and would love to pick his brain. How about you?
I think I need counseling or something. I don’t know. by Njhorror88 • last post Dec 1st
So last month a movie I’m starring in came out on pretty much every single VOD platform and cable. It’s a genre movie and it’s very indie. The first week we found the film was heavily pirated and the comments were talking about how the movie was sitting at a 9 and that they needed to “fix it”. So it was a bumpy start but the reviews and ratings started to level out. It wasn’t soon after that a couple YouTubers not all started reviewing the movie and calling my acting horrible. Now it’s to the point where a handful of people are calling me out specifically that I’m a horrible actor and that I destroyed the movie. I know it’s my first leading role in a film but these reviews are vicious and starting to take a toll on my mental health. I am dating a local agent (thank god we aren’t exclusive) who only started submitting me once the movie came out even though they became my non-exclusive agent in late 2020. I just feel like this negative feedback on my performance is now a death sentence for my career. On the plus side I have more people telling me I did an amazing job than I do with the ones saying I’m the worst actor alive and some have even sprinkled the fact that me being overweight ruined their experience as well. Has anyone had this experience or is going through this experience have any advice? I’m at the point where I have nightmares that my career is over before it’s even began. I have never booked commercial work and I’ve recently joined SAG-AFTRA after I starred in this theatrical. Maybe I need more classes but that just seems to burn a hole in my pocket. I don’t know. I never posted anything on Reddit. Maybe I needed to let this out.
I'm 24 and want to become an actor by GrantFrink • last post Dec 1st
I'm 24 about to have my 2nd kid. And I feel like it's too late to become an actor. I want to so bad I just don't know where to start
WIFT by Dazzling_Noises • last post Dec 1st
So, I’m currently doing a short film and one of my fellow actors told me to check out WIFT—Women in Film & Television. This person has a huge amount of professional credits and has been working professionally with several agents for a few years, so I trust their word. However, signing up requires me to have a sponsor of sorts, and while the idea of being a part of this group is great, I unfortunately do not have a sponsor or someone who recruited me unless you count the person who told me about it. Does anyone know more details about this group and how to sign up? I’d love to be more aware of the acting community where I live and have more opportunities haha
Best way to make a demo reel script/Place to get demo reel scripts by Gaelic_Gladiator_64 • last post Dec 1st
So I'm trying to make a bit of a demo reel to get into the VA buisness, but I have trouble making a script for it. I'm good at reading off a script, and improvising once I already have a character, but making a script meant to bounce around from various characters and emotions quickly is difficult for me. Is there any place where I could get very short scripts(2-4 lines) to try to show off my vocal and emotional range. I would try to copy pre-existing scenes that already display wide range of emotions, but I'm tend to end up trying to copy what the actors there already did instead of doing my own thing.
My scene was cut from a major motion picture. by Illustrious_Minimum1 • last post Dec 1st
Hi Fellow Actors, I just learnt the news that my scene was cut from a major feature film. Heartbreaking, I know. I mourned for like 5 minutes already. But a pat on my own shoulder because I booked the job and the scene was really great! However, it didn't;t make the final cut. Here's my story, I have been training my craft since 2016 and been self submitting since August last year. I was invited to audition for a role in a huge Netflix film, my character had a page an a half dialogue( principle role!) alongside a very established actor. Being non-union, they had to Taft-Harley me. This being filmed prior to vaccination, it was an- 8 day paid quarantine plus one day's shoot in a covid-free bubble. My first film credit, literally, in a major film. So I spent the entire year looking forward for this movie to come out, I was going to organize watch parties with my fellow actor friends! Then.... boom! I got a text this morning from a fellow actor in the same scene, whom I presume got the news from their agent. Our scene was cut for length, it had nothing to do with us. I'm super glad they told me because I wouldn't have known otherwise, I don't even have an agent yet. I will literally find out in theatre sitting next to loved ones lol...... I'm spared. The bad side: - I was crushed, I mean CRUSHED for a moment. \-All these awkward conversations I will be having telling my friends and loved ones, no, you won't see me in that movie. I think this might the biggest regret. The good side: -I booked it, I was on set, I filmed it! Still my first major credit I hope? \-I learnt a huge lesson about show business, always enjoy the process more than the result. Because nothing will ever be promised. \-The entire team from the director to the crew has been just the best, kindest, most thoughtful and dedicated people I ever have the privilege to work with. They really raised the bar for what it takes to work in the business. I learned a whole years worth of what I would learn in a classroom by being on set for one day. \-This feels like a secret initiation of some sorts? Something along the line had happened to numerous actors who eventually made it. So I'm not losing hope. Hope my little story of the day will inspire you all the stay in the grind! Happy holidays!
Looking for a female voice actor for my producer beat tag by lofimase • last post Nov 30th
I need a female voice actor to say “I don’t like Mason.. & “Fuck that guy IDLM (Pronounced EHD-LIM) Since the audio file will be short I am offering to pay 30$ for the service.
Hating your voice while acting HELP by Professional_Ad_3354 • last post Nov 30th
Everytime I act I sound very sick in an deep tone.when I watch actors the sound is clear and very confident.how can I speak in a more proper tone?
Hating your voice while acting HELP by Professional_Ad_3354 • last post Nov 30th
Everytime I act I sound very sick in an deep tone.when I watch actors the sound is clear and very confident.how can I speak in a more proper tone?
Is there a general format for actor's CVs? I have seen examples online but I'm not sure which to use. by Missmoneysterling • last post Nov 30th
I have spent the last couple years preparing and now I'm trying to find an agent.
Do you usually send in two different versions of a self tape or just one? by nacho__mama • last post Nov 30th
I had an acting teacher tell us to always send in two different versions of the audition. But how would you even do this on a platform like Actors Access/ Eco casting where you can only upload one video? I guess you could just put them back to back on one recording. But I would wonder if the casting director would even realize there's another one coming up or take the time to watch it.
I think I want to be an actor but I don't truly know. by Clikkks • last post Nov 30th
Hi, I am 20 years old and am stuck in life but I think I want to be an actor. Each time I watch a movie or tv show I just think about acting. I don't know what it is about it that draws me to acting like that. I don't know if it's what I know I want to do or what. What should I do and how do I know it is what I want. ​ I am also in a bad spot in my life. Currently have no money and still live with my grandparents. I also have major social anxiety and get scared and shy when I talk to many people. And I don't have any drive. I feel tired all the time. But ya what should I do and how can I get the drive I need to start something.
Feedback on my monologue and accent by zeromalarki • last post Nov 30th
Hey guys, I'm an Irish actor, but on Sunday my friends and I shot me performing a monologue from Far Cry 5 ​ Would love to hear your thoughts on it [https://youtu.be/ohG9Tus8oHw](https://youtu.be/ohG9Tus8oHw)
Is there a service that helps you find an acting agent? by lennytim • last post Nov 30th
Hey guys. I'm a new actor in Los Angeles looking for an acting agent. I was wondering if there's such a thing as an "acting agent broker"?! Someone that will contact the agents on your behalf and help you find one. Thanks in advance.
23 year old that looks like a teenager - advantage or disadvantage? by iudkwl110 • last post Nov 30th
hello im thinking of becoming an actor however i am 23 years old and I look like im 17 i always have to show my id whether its going to see a 18+ movie, buying alcohol etc.. do you see this as an advantage or disadvantage?
Reposted Breakdown by cr0wnedprince • last post Nov 30th
This might be a dumb question but it's mostly out of curiousity. My agent got me a pretty big audition and while she said I did great, I wasn't expecting much and mostly forgot about it. But today I just saw that role posted on the actor facing side of AA and was just wondering if that means they've definitely moved on from me? The other roles in the previous breakdown weren't there either so it seems like this is the only role still left to cast.
Backstage.com question from casting's perspective: How does audition scheduler work by Ekublai • last post Nov 30th
Hey all, I'm new to casting via Backstage and don't really understand how their audition works? When I create a audition with unscheduled applicants, is it my responsibility to schedule applicants and put it in the applicants's court to request a reschedule or has creating the audition alerted them that I want them to audition and given them the power to request a slot without me adding them to the schedule? Very confused. I want the actor to pick the slot they can fit into their day during the day to audition. Much thanks in advance.
Looking for a female voice actor to voice a Mermaid in a student film. by craze1122 • last post Nov 30th
We are searching for a female voice actor to play the role of a computer-generated Mermaid in our student film. The film is set in England so a South east English accent is preferable but any British accents are accepted! The premise is: a fisherman goes to a beach where a fabled mermaid is known to live. She is a mysterious entity he believes will be able to bring his wife back from her death at sea. She lures him toward the water and unbeknown to him prepares for attack. Ideally, we are looking for a deep, rich voice but would be open to hearing all types of female voices. As we need to begin the process of lip syncing the mermaid to the dialogue we would like to try and arrange to have the lines finished by the 7th of December latest. As we will also be animating to the voice, we need footage of your face preferably with a range of emotion. We know this is a big ask and if you have any issues with it, please let us know early, the footage will not be shown anywhere and will have its sole use in animation reference for us. The piece consists of 4 lines from the mermaid and so we would be looking to pay £40 for our voice actress. Our voice actress will also be credited in the film which will be submitted to multiple film awards and seen by major Film studios. We look forward to hearing all applicants!
Am I a jerk for recasting an actor after we’ve already shot? by DarthKanyeW • last post Nov 29th
I’m a writer/director currently working thru an edit of a micro short film shit this summer. Everyone put so much work into the project, but am going through the edit now and we are planning to do a re-shoot of a scene. One of my actors, let’s call her Shailey, is only heard though her voice the entirety of the project. Shailey was really difficult to work with during pre-production, while she put a lot of prep work in, she was not good at communication. Several times I had to reach out to follow up from things she said she’d do and never happened. It felt like pulling teeth. Once I was doing rehearsal with her and we broke halfway thru, Shailey had an appointment and said she’d be gone an hour, would let me know when she got back to finish the character rehearsal. She never reached back, went to the movies that night, and I never heard from her for two weeks. It was a frustrating experience. Shailey’s character is only heard during the film, a conversation with our lead on-screen talent. I’m editing and planning a pick-up shoot, i feel like I should re-cast Shailey’s role. She has been paid already, but I don’t want to deal with communication (pulling teeth) during prep like last time and her performance was off, I know I can re-cast with a better talent. As I’m a director, I don’t want to hurt Shailey, but I am spending my own money on this film. I don’t want to deal with a flakey actor.
Help me find this play by satansdragon • last post Nov 29th
It’s a play within a play I did in high school. Basically this director is trying to put together a school play but all the actors are terrible whilst at the same time there’s a school prom going on. I remember I played the character whose motto was rise above and she was a black character. She was the directors assistant. I think her name started with a M. Like mitsy or something.