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Tell Manager? by Fit-Factor988 • last post Oct 7th
So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should I just decline the audition on actors access?
Some casting calls are so unprofessional by Affectionate-Bee-617 • last post Oct 7th
I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its actors I’ve done many films with no pay at all and completely understand but usually theyll say we will pay for meals give you footage credits etc for your labor to encourage actors that we understand we can’t pay you with money but we will try to give you something in return for your time and labor you put into this film again it’s a feature. I just find that very unprofessional and it’s weird how productions really think actors deserve nothing and as if they are doing actors a favor and just seeing how they wrote NONE was so triggering lol at least write no pay but will provide metro card meals footage and credit that something a lot of actors can get behind..am i wrong to be annoyed by this i know it’s not a big deal and i just ignored the call but wanted to see what y’all thought..
[PAID] We are seeking Asian/Asian-American Voice Actors! (Details Below) by platformprodco • last post Oct 7th
Release Form for Student Film by hlwa21 • last post Oct 7th
Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!! *Actor/Interviewee/Extra hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defends the producers and assigns from all claims, damages, or liabilities of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to all attorney fees reasonably incurred in connection therewith) which may result from Actor/Interviewee/Extra participation in, or observation of, the production of the picture.*
Tips for getting representation by Ill_Detective_5905 • last post Oct 7th
I have taken a couple classes and I am planning to get headshots soon, but I have not had any professional acting experience yet. Nonetheless I decided to seek an agent first, especially since I am in no rush to book a role. With that, what are my chances of getting an agent? And what are the best ways to get representation? I have also noticed that some actors “breakout” roles are their first roles and I was wondering how they got their role/agents with little experience as well? Thank you!
Casting a Christmas-themed comedy sketch to be used as a holiday specific social post for Video Agency. Shot similarly to the style of "The Office." Takes place in a corporate office setting with a "wacky character" (character details will be shared when by John Bonavia • last post Oct 7th
Casting a Christmas-themed comedy sketch to be used as a holiday specific social post for start up Agency. Shot similarly to the style of "The Office." Takes place in a corporate office setting with a "wacky character" (character details will be shared when cast). Rehearsal and Production... also need 17-23 YO F 45-50 YO F 23-26M 35-45 M. Also need lots of "party goers" with under 5 lines
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Oct 7th
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.
Loving improv classes, should I sign up for (real?) acting classes? by betamau5 • last post Oct 7th
I’m a few weeks into improv classes and I’m totally loving it. It’s stimulating a creative part of my brain - something that never happens during my day job. Recently, I’ve found a desire to stay in character and explore them and a scene they’re in more deeply. Although there’s a lot of beauty in improv, it doesn’t give me the opportunity to do so. Improv scenes and characters are short lived, and I find a “good” scene is analogous to a “funny” scene almost every time. Because of this profound revelation, I audited an acting class this week - although the sample script for the class was kind of boring, it was really fun! I’m debating if I should sign up for acting classes at the place I audited. The main reason I’m on the fence is because I can justify doing improv classes due to the overall skill improvements (social/communication skills etc). Lots of “normal” people with full time jobs like myself are doing improv classes. With acting classes, I’m in classes with people trying to to be working actors, something that’s harder for me to justify. But I love improv - it’s given me a taste for acting and I need to know if I really love acting or if I should just stick to improv. I need something to scratch this itch if you catch my drift. My questions: 1. If I don’t want to become a working actor, will I reap the same benefits in acting classes that I do in improv? 2. I’m working a full time job - will I actually be able to get “good” at acting with a < 10 hr/week time commitment? Leaning towards doing it but any thoughts are appreciated!
Can actors use prosthetics to hide physical imperfections? by Jibbyf • last post Oct 6th
Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails, they look absolutely terrible. And I'm afraid that I'll one day have to do close-ups of my hands of some point and it'll just look terrifying. So, does anyone know for sure if actors are allowed to use things to cover imperfections like these, like making my hands seem bigger or putting on fake nails just for a particular scene? To be clear, I haven't even started acting yet really, so yeah.
How much variety should there be between your headshots? (UK) by lovetempests • last post Oct 6th
Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots, but I actually dislike those specific photos and don’t feel like they represent me at all. They make me look kind of older, more miserable, a bit sad looking - and they’re definitely not a good representation of what I really look like. However there’s some different headshots from the same shoot (different outfit and hairstyle) which I love and I feel like they represent me much better. However they’re a bit more alternative (mouth slightly opened, looking a bit more like myself rather than dressed up to look like a lawyer or something) and my agent insists the industry doesn’t like that, they have to be that sort of cookie cutter facing forward with a Mona Lisa smile vibe. To clarify - I’m primarily a TV/film actress but I wouldn’t cross off doing plays etc. Should I follow my instinct and push my agent to let me keep the ones I like? Do a mix? Do you have to stick to those very set standards (and show different versions of you) or show your personality and who you are?
How to start a voice acting career? by ___Applesauce___ • last post Oct 6th
Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I can use your tips to help me in my career.
How does texting work on screen? (From the senders perspective) by ybbakrad • last post Oct 6th
I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”, and while a bunch of R’s are coming up, he’s hitting JWKXBNRJRKAB (or something like that - I can see the letter bubbles getting large like they do when you tap it but he only hit R once or twice). Do they just edit the text to the screen after? Or how does that work?
‘The Mandalorian’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Is Fed Up With Actors Who Don’t Want To Get Vaccinated by azthemansays • last post Oct 6th
Getting Cast/Training With An Evening Job by ImGoingGhost7919 • last post Oct 6th
Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the evening, so I'm worried that I'm essentially shooting myself in the foot with taking those hours away from my availability. Are there ways to still be successful (as a beginning actor, so just getting experience and training) with an evening job? Thank you!
I am a Voice Actor seeking roles by BenHarding2005 • last post Oct 5th
Hello. My name is Ben Harding and I am a voice actor I am looking to be voice acting roles for things like short films, animations, narration etc. If you are interested in adding me into one of your projects then just dm me on my Instagram @VoiceDemonOfficial Thank you
Changing my actors access profile address back to New York after facing a lot of discrimination for not being a local by nacho__mama • last post Oct 5th
I used to live in NYC part of the year but since covid I'm now about 7 hours away. I have a flexible schedule and could still just as easily act in a film in New York but I'm getting too many responses from directors asking "r u in nyc?" even if the film is shooting two or three hours upstate from Manhattan. I tell them I have family there who I can stay with which is true. Anyone else experiencing this? I guess I will just lie. Unless they are doing live auditions only which would be like so 1990s everything is going to be a self tape anyway.
Toronto or Vancouver by newbcanadianactor • last post Oct 5th
Hey r/acting, really appreciate your time first of all East Asian Actor here with play age 20-35ish. Currently bases in Toronto. I’ve been thinking and planning to move back to Vancouver for awhile. I’m from out west originally, and will end up being closer with family. As well as it seems like more work is available for me, my type, in the American productions that are going on Vancouver. I’m like 80% sure I want to move, but getting a bit of wet feet and FOMO I just want to get a bit more of a feeler out in Vancouver and see how everything is going so far, and what would be the advantage for me to stay in Toronto Thanks all
Can someone please explain PNW hours for BG Actors? (UBCP-ACTRA) by ladyartless • last post Oct 5th
I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!
Looking for a young (18-25) male actor in Toronto for feature film (PAID). by Gucci_little_piggie • last post Oct 5th
Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now looking for a replacement. But the good news is that the role he would play is the most demanding role in the whole film, so I think that an actual actor would be better suited for it. So I'm posting here to see if anyone is interested. Here are the details: This is a very low-budget production but we can afford to pay $50CAD per day. At the current shooting schedule we would work on the following days (this is subject to change): October 16th (Saturday) October 24th (Saturday, very short scene) November 6th (Saturday) November 7th (Sunday) We would usually work short hours (with the possible exception of the last two days, which are more demanding scenes), and since the character is in relatively few scenes it wouldn't be too big of a time commitment for the actor. The actor would play two characters (this is explained in the full script), both characters having very different personalities, and one character would play the other in the film (I know it's kinda confusing but if you read the script it makes sense). Very nuanced and skilled acting is needed to make this believable, so I think this is a great opportunity to show-off your acting chops. If you're interested and would like to read the full script or have any other questions, send me a PM and I'll get in touch.
I just don’t know what to charge for VOs. by AHungerForKnowledge • last post Oct 5th
Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months. When someone wants me to record 100 words for their YouTube channel or a little 1,000 words for their work presentation it’s easy for me. I have a price per word set up. I’ve just been asked to voice a tiny little part in an animated movie. It’s nothing major, it’s an independent movie but still… it’s a movie! And it’s only 50 words… I can’t just charge $10 for that can I? The problem is that I’m new and I want to receive regular job offers so I need to be a little cheaper until I’ve established myself, but at the same time I don’t want to undercut other voice actors and contribute to ruining the industry by offering cheap labour. I just don’t know what to charge and how to determine which jobs cost what. Please help me with this because if I know reliably what I should be charging then I’m less likely to undercut everyone else. At the same time please don’t tell me to charge $200 for 50 words or something because I’ll never get work as a newbie and I’ll never be able to fully break into the industry.