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Sorry, £200 total for TEN DAYS?! You're expecting an actress to take ten days off of work to be in your film so they can make £20 a day?! by secretly_an_octopus • last post Nov 7th
Tips for a new actor?? by stunes77 • last post Nov 6th
So I've landed my first audition for the lead of a short indie film. This would be my largest role yet if I book it, as I've only done student films and that sort of thing. Any advice for really becoming the character and nailing the audition? Appreciate any tips!
How do you find developmental talent agencies, and when do you start applying? by ActingGrad • last post Nov 6th
I'm taking a year or so after finishing my acting BA to work in a smaller regional market to build a reel, build an on-camera resume/IMdb credits, build up my other marketing materials, and save a ton of money before I head to LA to try to break into film/TV there. I've been doing well so far. I'm working all the time in that small market and getting lead/supporting roles--first doing student films/indie shorts and now moving into more indie features. I have a local commercial agent for non-union commercial work (almost no commercial work in this market), I'm self submitting for theatrical work, and I'm in the process of trying to break into VO work as a flexible side gig. I'm also continuously taking industry specific classes from LA via zoom. I'm a marketable type. Still, I know LA is a completely different ballgame than where I am now, and a million times more competitive. Should I be looking nine months down the road toward my LA move, and start looking for an agent there now? Should I be looking for a more regional theatrical agent instead to start with? How do you find agents willing to take on early career actors for theatrical work? I know references from friends are huge, but are there other ways? If I have a strong marketing packet now (reel, headshot, resume) should I start submitting now, or wait until I actually get to LA? I'm an [Imdb.pro](https://Imdb.pro) member, and I research agencies whenever I hear of one with potential, but are there other tricks to identify agencies that might be willing to work with me? I'm also not SAG yet--I've heard wait until the absolute last minute to join because the work is limited after that, but will that hurt me in getting a developmental agent? What about a manager?
Is it really beneficial having a dedicated actor Website? by Euphoric-Wash-5659 • last post Nov 6th
Other than it giving your brand more professionalism.
Acting groups in nyc by bellab2 • last post Nov 5th
Hello everyone, I recently moved to NY and feel a bit overwhelmed. There is a lot of theaters etc that have been temporarily closed and I am looking to meet actors in the area and join a acting group/theater that is low key. I was wondering if anyone knew how to find or knew of any that you'd recommend me to look into. Thank you
Help me get my degree. by RaduTrica • last post Nov 5th
Hi everybody, I am a last year BA acting student and in order to get my BA degree I need to write a work that starts from the thesis ,,is it possible for the actor to perform , indifferently to the space in which he performs?” I need to do research work, so if you could recommend me some books related to this topic, I would really appreciate it. Thank you very much.
Transgender Actors & Comedians: Please shed some light re: Dave Chappelle for me? by CuspChaser111 • last post Nov 5th
I want this to be a respectful discussion, but coming from a comedy background, everything is fair game for getting made fun of. Lisa Lampanelli did it well, Carlin did it well, really well-written comedy shows do it well. Can you weigh in on exactly what is so offensive about Dave's work? I have watched Sticks 'n Stones (by myself and with my SO) trying very hard to find what is so darn offensive but I can't. I am used to comedians making fun of my background, ethnicity, sexual preferences, and gender constantly, and I am not offended by it. I don't see why everyone is up in arms about this. Would truly love to know your thoughts. I want to know what I am missing here.
Silly question, should I vape in this self-tape? by LickMyCockGoAway • last post Nov 5th
I genuinely don't know. I'm not a new actor so I feel silly for asking this question but at in-person auditions, you get a prop or mime it. This is in my house though, so would it be bad if I vaped? In one of the scenes a guy gets handed a joint and takes a huge hit. Professional job not indie, what are your thoughts? Should I just do it? (I think I should do it.) (I can blow smoke rings.)
Slate shots on Actors Access by Un-Disclosedrotca • last post Nov 5th
Important? Necessary? Worth the price?
Screen Testing, what’s the difference? by DokkanLoser • last post Nov 5th
Okay so obviously I looked on the internet, but I’m still confused. Mind you, I don’t know much about acting but I definitely want to be an actor. I’ve watched some marvel and other movie auditions so I have to ask. 1)What exactly is a screen test? 2)And how is it different from an audition? 3)Furthermore, for future reference, how exactly would I go for auditions? Like where would I find them?
Rehearsing with directors by pinkinoctober • last post Nov 5th
I have a silly question given that I have never worked in the film industry. I have read reports about directors who are assholes etc. in fact there was an article that George Clooney refuses to work with directors who require 40 takes. But there was an old video of I think Glenn close rehearsing with someone for the movie fatal attraction. So my question is why don’t directors rehearse with their actors prior to shooting? Is it because actors have to be paid during the rehearsals too? I’m just curious.
The Actor and the Target by HippieHamBoi • last post Nov 5th
Hey just wondering if anyone can recommend any videos or sites or blogs breaking Declan Donellan's books down. He has some moments where I'm conflicted about his message. Some moments make sense and then others seem to contradictions one another such as his disdain for the use of the word "I" which he then goes on to use to describe what a character needs in a scene. Just curious if anyone has any comments or ways of thinking that helped them understand this book.
How to impersonate powerful japanese voices like Erwin Smith? by Both-Carpenter2587 • last post Nov 5th
I came across some TikToks/Videoclips of people impersonating the:“Shinzou wo sasageyo“ from Erwin Smith from Attack on Titan and I think they were pretty dope. Now my question is, as the title already says, do you guys have advices on how to get that power behind the voice like Erwin Smith does (his voice actor is Daisuke Ono btw). I would train and search up tutorials but I don’t know the term of this specific japanese voice style. The same japanese voice style is used in Jojo‘s bizarre adventure (for example). I don‘t expect to exactly sound like Erwin Smith, but I want to improve and maybe learn something new :) Thanks for reading and helping :D
Birmingham, AL Casting by uberjim • last post Nov 4th
I've seen plenty of scam audition offers (trying to get you to pay for a membership to view listings and so on). Does anybody know of any companies that actually audition, hire and pay actors/extras in the area? [Filmbirmingham.com](https://Filmbirmingham.com) suggests contacting the movies in progress and asking for their casting directors, but doesn't give much advice on how to find and contact those people.
Obstacle in method to act by Newactorintown • last post Nov 4th
I'm facing this issue, where as an actor I've read a play again and again and after I'm able to imagine it think what the character I'm playing would be like, it's living in my imagination. But I'm having difficulty bringing it into reality. I'm able to bring the tempo and rythym where I start with, but after some time my own consciousness comes up in between which is a very big disturbance for the character as it starts to diminish when this happens. Does anyone have any helpful inputs on this.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Nov 4th
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.
How do you become a successful actor ?? by Psychological_Tax645 • last post Nov 4th
I’m currently on my first beginners class but how does a POC become a successful actor in this industry??
Foods to bring that are filling for a long day on set? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Nov 4th
Hey! I’m vegetarian- I’m filming something and I’m looking for foods that other actors bring for long days on set. It’s an indie film that won’t be having craft services- what should I bring? What foods do you bring to set?
IMDB Pro question, because my first co-star role show is airing this month: Can I get away with just paying for "1 month subscription" to get my professional pic(s) and self-written bio put up, and it'll stay that way even after my subscription ends? Or m by jostler57 • last post Nov 4th
I don't have any IMDB credits, so far, so I don't have any experience with this stuff. Show comes out on Nov. 13th. Depending on the cutting-room decisions, I'll be in a maximum of 8 or 9 episodes. They've just put up the IMDB website, and all the famous actors are already on there. I read that I'll have to wait for the production staff to add me *after* my first episode has aired, and *then* I can pay the subscription and update my info. **2nd QUESTION:** How do I take control of that credit? Thanks for any info you can give!
Actor's access submission help. by ReallyJTL • last post Nov 4th
I noticed that most of what I have submitted to so far just has me send photo/slate/reel. However, I was looking at one listing and decided to see if there were sides on showfax and there were. Are they expecting people to pay $44 ($22/min) to upload a self tape of the scene just to submit? I have a subscription so it doesn't cost me anything to add media to the submission itself, but I would still have to pay $22/min to add the self tape to the media pool first. The post makes no mention that the sides need to be used to submit for the role. Maybe they are just for if you are selected to audition? The project is Lost Man Found. Can someone with AA experience clue me in please?