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Rarely do I get starstruck.. by PrestigiousLeg3510 • last post Nov 18th
But I just signed with my manager less than a month ago and today I just received my first Tyler Perry audition. As a black actor, this is huge to me
Background actors, if you don’t get work on a given week, can you get unemployment for that week? Anyone have experience with that? by barfingclouds • last post Nov 18th
I live in Los Angeles for reference, and do both central casting and calling service. I just am curious to see if it’s reasonable to get a week of unemployment every once in a while
Submitting to union projects as non-union by jem365rox • last post Nov 18th
I’m a non-union actor and am decently proactive about submitting to roles for non-union film/theatre work. I’m wondering though if I’m allowed to submit to EPA auditions for theatre and SAG projects for film (I need 2 more waivers to be SAG-eligible). What’s the likelihood that I’d be seen or taken seriously? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I haven’t been able to find a straight answer. Thank you!
Preparation for a Role by BeneficialGuidance32 • last post Nov 18th
Hey! I want to ask about how long can an actor prepare for a role? In my opinion, to get into a character takes time but I also heard that many actors have only a week for the preparation so what’s the average?
Best way to choose your "Best" Headshot by Born_Comfort_6258 • last post Nov 18th
I'm referring to selecting which Headshot as your primary photo when submitting to Actors Access and Backstage. - I think picking the one that best suits the role makes sense first and foremost. - - I've heard some sites say use tinder and put up both photos for the same amount of days to see which gets more swipes. If it's one photo by a landslide over the other then thats an answer. (I don't believe this necessarily because that's more for modeling. I do think "approachability" is a factor as well as, "this person looks like someone I could tolerate for 12hrs straight") - - Personally, I alternate dates submitting for everything I can with one photo. Then the next day with another photo. At the end of the week I look to see which got more audition requests. - - And for some actors, you have one really amazing headshot that stands above the rest so it could be an easy pick for you. What's your process for deciding on your default photo and primary photos you submit with?
Do you think big actors get frustrated when they’re always associated with a single project? by Significant_Night_65 • last post Nov 18th
Like Emma Watson regardless of what movie she does she’ll always be thought of as Hermione. Like Vin Diesel with Dom or Chris Hemsworth as Thor. They can never really step out of their character’s shadow.
Dealing With Conspiracy Driven Family Members. by Existing-Cherry4948 • last post Nov 17th
Delete if not allowed. I'm an aspiring actress that would love to one day be in real movies or on real tv shows. I've mostly done plays and student films but have started taking it more serious and am joining a union. Some of my family members are trying to scare me into crazy Q anon theories about Hollywood and how it's evil and run by pedos and I should stay away and I told them that every workplace and business has some form of corruption and that these crazy demonic theories have been around forever. I wont lie though, it does scare me and sometimes makes me not wanna even try to take my acting further even though I know the theories are insane. Can anyone else relate?
Would it be super unprofessional to show up to a set as a fan? by Aqua-breeze • last post Nov 17th
So I'm going to New York this week for an anime convention, and then I get word that one of my favorite shows is filming somewhere else in New York, and if I'm in the right part of NYC at the right time, I could potentially watch them film and/or interact with some of the actors. But I also want to be a professional actor, on a level with this show's cast. I'm obviously not going over there with an 8x10 glossy and asking to be on the show or anything like that, I just want to watch them film as a fan and maybe get a selfie with the actors if they'll let me. Would that hurt any of my future prospects as an actor, or am I okay?
"Pinned" or "On Hold" by thatactressspams • last post Nov 17th
On the topic of being "pinned," do you typically hear back from casting when they would like to release you from the pin (for specific dates) if they go with another actor? Or is this like most things in the industry where you should assume you won't hear unless you book?
Is it more difficult to get started at 27 then it is at, lets say 21? by heavymetalharry • last post Nov 17th
I'm still an aspiring actor, but I don't have an agent, and my last (and only) gig was a commercial gig 2 years ago. I've been doing loads of extras work on the side but Im starting to wonder If I should approach work differently than 6 years ago, but then again maybe its all in my head. Also I have a fear that I have forgotten how to act as I was not practicing during the lockdown.
New voice actor by Robertor1999 • last post Nov 17th
I’m fairly new into the whole voice acting process. I’m taking classes and stuff to refine my voice. I’ve already been stage acting for years. I’m just wondering how is the best process for getting auditions. I don’t really care how big or if they are paid. I’m just wondering if there is a trustworthy site to visit? Any help would be welcome no matter how small.
New actor - stay in San Diego or move to LA? by goinghardinthetaint • last post Nov 17th
Hello all, I wanted the opinion of anybody working in LA right now or who moved from San Diego to LA for acting. I'm a young professional who has some job offers to work in LA. Because a lot of things are virtual at the moment (including classes), would it be worth it to move to LA? I'm interested in taking improv and acting classes, which I know LA has some of the best options for this, but most of them are virtual anyways right now. Also, because I don't have much experience, I'm aware a lot of people recommend not to move to LA until you have some experience. Should I move to LA right now with most things being virtual classes/self-tapes and get any in-person experience I can with the currently available fewer options for classes. Or should I wait 1-2 years while building experience in SD? Appreciate any thoughts!
Racist role? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Nov 17th
Hey! I got cast in a student film as a suuuuper creepy racist role. Basically I would put on “Asian face” at some point during the film. Potentially taping my eyes to be more narrow, and caking my face in white makeup. I’m a new actor, would this be really fucked up of me to do? I’ve got an agent and manager and I don’t feel comfortable asking them just yet if I should do this or not.
In a short film, would it be wrong to ask for a name? by Born_Comfort_6258 • last post Nov 17th
I'm in a short film where I have more lines than the lead character. I think I'm working with a first time filmmaker, they didn't specify. They said they are doing this for diversity and so that all the actors on this can be discovered. Would it be wrong to just ask for a name instead of being called "Brother 2?" It's incredibly irritating but maybe they aren't thinking about it. I just worry it could risk me losing the role. I've played enough no-name roles in the last 10years, my imdb is already littered with horrible choices lol.
Commercial Auditions slowing down in LA? by pudgiedee • last post Nov 17th
Wondering if this is the time of year Union commercial and/or theatrical auditions slow down? Is there a time where they just aren’t shooting anything in LA due to the holidays? Someone told me it’s good to stay in town during December since many people aren’t available but I’m not sure if that’s true for SAG actors as well?
Non-USA citizen wondering about Unions by kaydidi • last post Nov 17th
I wouldn't even call myself a new actor as yet as I have no on-paper experience. I'm from a small Caribbean island and acting isn't really a huge industry over here. I self-tape, take online acting classes, study techniques, etc. I think I have so much potential. I really want to start off somewhere but I guess asking/reaching out for help right now is a good way to start. I've been researching Non-American Actors in Hollywood for over a year now and I really haven't gotten any real answers as yet. I read in order to get a good agent and build your career or even get into high-profiled films in the future you need a union? My country/region does not have anything like that and I was wondering if I can legally get into any Union in the USA. Even Canada or the Uk would be good for me. I just want a stepping stone or a guide on what to do next. I feel very stuck but I'm not going to lose hope
Got dropped by my manager of 3 years. I am very sad and feeling insecure about my acting/passion for it by fighterandlover23 • last post Nov 16th
Ugh… idk where to start. I lived in La for 4 years moved back home (couple hours away from La) because I lost my job and figured I could do self tapes from home anyways since that’s the new norm. I can honestly say this year I’ve been rejecting more audition offers (due to me not living in La, not being interested in the role, very low pay… Not enough for me to travel, family obligations, and my mental health has been at an all time low) My manager dropping me today has me re-evaluating my whole life. I can’t help but feel like a failure. I can’t help but feel like I wasted 4 years in La. First year was a complete joke. I was 23 years old spending 5 days a week closing a bar until 3 am and could barely make ends meet. Couldn’t afford an acting class. My friend told me our mutual friend asked her “does she even pursue acting anymore”. It broke me. I was constantly in survival mode while I watched that same girl pull money out of her trust fund account and solely focus on acting. The second year was bad. Finally 2019, I started getting into bigger auditions, studio lots, call backs (still non union) but no solid bookings! Yet I felt confident and was finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Covid hit, I spent a whole year stuck in my apartment. Came home, unemployed, booked one gig all year through my manager. I know I wasn’t putting my all into acting. I am more focused on my mental health and making money in hopes of living a better quality of life and hopefully will be able to be in a more comfortable state of mind, enough to whole heartedly chase acting again. I just can’t help but feel like maybe I just suck. 4 years in La did some work, most was shit. I didn’t even see end result for so many project. Self tapes give me anxiety. When I was in La, I would get my tapes done at a studio. Now I’m home I have no actor friends to help. I don’t want to pay someone off we audition to help me. It makes me uncomfortable not knowing the person and it doesn’t even feel like I am connecting with my reader responding through a screen. I hope I am not losing my passion. I am afraid I am…
[Casting] Need actors with animals / pets! by db_at • last post Nov 16th
I own a creative ad agency called [Airtraffic](https://airtraffic.co) and we work with a lot of mobile app/gaming clients. Right now we are producing a series of short TikTok style video ads for a client, and they call for people with pets or animals. The videos are all remote / self-filmed using your phone. The animals vary from dogs and cats to horses, fish, birds, cows, snakes, turtles, goats, and even a tarantula. The videos are fairly short - around 20-30sec - so they should take maybe 30min of your time to produce. These are all paid gigs. Contract is full buyout but we do not limit your ability to work on similar productions in the future (i.e. other mobile or gaming products). If you have an animal and are available, please email [talent@airtraffic.co](mailto:talent@airtraffic.co) or send me a message here. Thank you!
The secret to being a successful actor revealed by Shoopherd • last post Nov 16th
Looking for LA Actors for Student Interview by cyclopsface28 • last post Nov 16th
Hi r/acting! I'm an undergraduate currently pursuing a degree in acting. As part of a project for my Business of Acting class, I'm supposed to interview professional actors who work in LA. I would be asking questions about their experience in the business and what it's like to live in LA. If there are any professionals on here interested in giving an interview, either over email or Zoom, DM me! I'd also greatly appreciate any advice on how to get in touch with actors in the LA area. Thanks!