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Eco Cast Audition - No Sides - What do I send? by writerinneedofadvice • last post Oct 4th
Newbie here, please help. I got invited to do an Eco Cast Audition on Actors Access, however, there are no sides attached and the audition instructions read: "Will C-Mail for any additional media." What am I supposed to send? A demo reel, a monologue, a scene? The word "additional" certainly makes it seem like I should be sending something. If it makes a difference this is for a commercial.
How do you create larger-than-life characters? by Clean_Eye_622 • last post Oct 4th
When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more larger-than-life/comedic/over-the-top characters just from reading a script? Especially when it comes to your typical villains, like the type you might see in a cartoon or theatre, or kids show - ex. Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil. For example, When I was in the Wiz, I ( and the director) thought I could come off as a bit boring, even performing ensemble roles. To be honest I thought the script was just boring. But there were some actors who could really bring these characters/scripts to life in a very entertaining way that I just didn't know how to. Or when I was cast as the god of death in Once on this Island, I couldn't figure out what to do with myself... I didn't want to copy the original actress's performance, as fantastic as it was, and whatever I tried, it kinda felt like I was being cringy/trying too hard. I can be more dramatic or over-the-top with more realistic characters because I can kinda just amplify some elements of myself or people I know, and it's entertaining. But how am I suppose to connect with something so much more larger-than-life, like a god of death? How do I come up with their physicality or voice, or attitude, etc? How can I make that entertaining???
Does anyone know the SAG rate for a fitting? by TimPrice2 • last post Oct 4th
I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and can't find it. I don't want to pull a number out of thin air and end up underpaying them if there's a normal rate.
Trying to help my wife! by AaronTheDort • last post Oct 4th
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get her hands on through all the main online listing sites. She has done a few short films and a couple student films, but wants to do more. She has also taken multiple classes to continue to grow her craft. After doing research into how to get better potential jobs, I found that getting a manager or agent is the way to go. So the advice I am looking for is how can I assist her in this process, or what should she really be doing to get a manger or agent. She has submitted to some but has only heard back from one, and it was a no. Are there any tips that could help her? Or that I could use to help her? Thank you in advance any help would be greatly appreciated!!
I need help- by Diligent-Noise5880 • last post Oct 4th
So, I was contacted by a director after seeing my cattle call audition to audition specifically for her show. This is an amazing opportunity but I'm a tad apprehensive because the role she has called me for is that of a Brazillian maid. I am not Brazillian but I do have 6 years of experience speaking Spanish, and many people when they look at me assume I'm mixed due to my hair (it's extremely curly). I don't know my background but I do know I never grew up in a Latinx household. Would it be wrong of me to accept the audition and go out for the role? Most of the actors I've seen playing the part have been white and seemingly aren't Latinx but obviously, you can't tell if someone is by how they look because you can be white and Latinx. Please help- I don't want to do anything offensive/harmful to anyone. It would amazing part to have but again I would hate to do something shitty. I had one person whom I know who's Cuban that said they thought it was okay, but I really need more opinions. (This is cross-posted)
Which city has more opportunities for new actors: Atlanta, GA or New York’s Metropolitan Area, NY? by Palomomomo • last post Oct 4th
As a recent graduate with a Fashion Business degree and various job offers from company’s located in the aforementioned cities, I plan to attend an Acting School (most likely remotely) while also applying to as many Casting Calls as possible, attending Modelling Photoshoots, submitting auditions, honing my repertoire and perhaps make some connections along the way. I have never had any real formal training as of yet, and have only acted in one short thriller film (back in 2016) and you’re odd high school play lol Either way, wherever my day job beckons me, I’m incredibly excited for the road ahead. I’m 200% committed to retaining as much knowledge as I can to improve my craft and immerse myself in an infinite surplus of genres and projects from all kinds of bona fide directors.
What's the Average Audition-to-Gig Ratio for Voice Actors? by Juuggyy • last post Oct 4th
I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?
TypeCastMe: Headshot Critique Site by underestimatedbutton • last post Oct 4th
I'm not actually looking for headshot feedback, so I hope it's okay to post this, but I recently came across [TypeCastMe](https://typecastme.com/). I couldn't find previous mentions of it on the sub and thought people here might find value in it :) Basically, actors upload their headshots, which site visitors can then evaluate for their percieved age range, ethnicity, and profession/lifestyle, as well as if the photo seems professionally shot and outdated or up-to-date. The actor that posted the picture then gets the feedback broken down I statistics/percentages to review. I'm finding it really useful to see a variety of headshots with the opportunity to start looking at them critically, through casting's eyes. I'm simultaneously feeling a lot better about my own headshots and identifying places where I can refine them for my next set, lol. It's a little like a game and is rather addicting. I do think the lifestyle/profession options are a little lacking, and I wish there were a way to comment or say if a headshot is actually, you know, *good*, but I think it's a nice starting point for type research and studying headshots. If you're interested in spending any time playing around on the site, I reccomend starting a (free) account; if you're not logged in, something about the algorithm will just cycle through the most recently posted pictures over and over again. If you're signed in, though, the system tracks which photos you've reviewed - and for every 50, you get a credit to upload your own picture *without* the $5 fee they advertise. It's also much easier to navigate on the desktop site, rather than on a mobile device. Anyway, I'm having fun with it, and I thought you guys might, too :)
Can you book a co-star, guest star etc on major projects without being SAG-E? by xoaku • last post Oct 3rd
I’ve auditioned for co-stars and guest stars on major shows and recently a fellow actor told me that CD’s basically throw the submission in the trash if the actor isn’t at least SAG eligible. Is that true? Besides background work and taft harley, can you become SAG eligible if you book a SAG ultra low budget or micro low budget project? What are the odds of a non union actor booking such a role?
Always wanted to be an actor. by PillowAssasin • last post Oct 3rd
As the title says, I felt that it’s something I always wanted to do but never pursued it. Felt that I needed to pursue other things to make family happy and now I’m at the point where I feel I have nothing to lose but to go for it. I would love to find a position to be an understudy or for lack of better words being an apprentice under somebody. Any direction or thoughts on how to make this happen?
Acting skills stagnant after 10 years by Bank-thr0waway • last post Oct 3rd
I've been trying to become an actor for 10 years. My performances from 10 years ago are about the same as my performances today. Despite spending thousands of dollars worth of classes, my acting skills have remained stagnant. I've only slightly improved, but when I've looked back at mmt own work, it feels like I started acting 3 months ago instead of 10 years ago. And mind you, this was after years worth of classes at different schools and thousands of dollars spent. Much of it was spent at multiple community college acting classes in multiple cities, since that was all I could afford given my bad financial situation, but I had also studied at with an adult group class at a private acting school. And all of this was after years of doing my own research and studying on the side. I've only done 6 community/school theatre productions in the past 10 years, 2 amateur V.O. roles, and 3 student films, 2 that I wrote myself. First of all, how does this even happen? And is there any way to change course from here?
Uk skilled worker visa for actors by Ok_Explanation_2317 • last post Oct 3rd
I'm planing to go to film academy, which isn't a university but rather a 2 year course,in my home country in EU and after I finsh I will apply for a UK visa because I want to work there. My question is how do I find a sponsorskip after just an acting course, without TV nor movie credits?
Would it bother you if a production used a "cheap" looking camera? by TimPrice2 • last post Oct 3rd
I produce small, micro-budget projects. I have another one coming up in two weeks that is nothing but actors sitting in a single, studio location speaking directly into a camera (it's an usual project). I've been planning on using my Sony ZV-1 as my camera. I've tested it extensively and the quality of video I get is very good. I'm perfectly happy with it. The problem is, I just got done casting this project and I got some very, very experienced actors on board. I was not expecting to get people this big. Several of them have even produced projects with much larger budgets than mine. I'm worried about having these professionals speaking into what looks like a point and shoot camera. I'm considering a last minute upgrade to something a little more expensive looking like a GH5 just for appearance sake. The actual quality of footage isn't an issue. What are your thoughts? Would it bother you if you showed up on a tiny set and the producer was using a Sony ZV-1 (it's a very small vlogger camera)? Would a slightly larger mirrorless make you feel better even if it isn't logical? I'd appreciate your thoughts.
If I have child voice actors in my animation show will I have to replace them every season or so? by BobsBurgerLove • last post Oct 3rd
A lot of child voice actors get replaced by season in animated shows so will I have to have them replaced every season?
Existential angst by Alternative-Estate87 • last post Oct 3rd
I’m looking to studying a BFA in acting, but lately I’ve began to feel very self conscious and very nervous and doubtful about all this, thinking am I crazy for wanting to study fucking acting?! Seriously, that’s what I want to fucking study? I’m also nervous that my family and friends are going to judge me or even bully me for taking such a weird and unrealistic and effeminate (you know how prejudiced people can be) career path. Also to study this I need a scholarship, but who the fuck is going to give me a scholarship when I’m an amateur actor with mediocre school grades? Also, if I do make it into one of this universities, how the fuck am I going to pay rent after I graduate? Sorry for ranting, I just felt like this was a good place to talk about all this, this isn’t a persistent feeling and I’ll probably end up fine, but this questions give me a lot of angst sometimes
Teenage Actress Going Through Awkward Phase Between Cute And Sexualized by WinonaPortman • last post Oct 2nd
Need advice on actorsconnection by harshreality35 • last post Oct 2nd
I have a question for anyone in the industry or any actors who may be able to give me some input on my situation. So I just purchased the fast track program on actorsconnections. I did 2 meet ups with casting directors already. I had one class left but I cancelled it. I'm slowly starting to realize that where I was at in my pursuit of an acting career, that this could do more harm then good, putting my face out there to cds when I'm not ready. If I cancel my program and just dip out will they remember me and will that be bad for the future if I ever get a certain point in my career or does it not matter because they see hundreds of faces on a daily basis. I don't wanna burn potential and future bridges because I made a mistake joining something I wasn't necessarily ready for career wise
DO Give Up at Some Point by FurmidableCat • last post Oct 2nd
I have been desperately trying to be an actor: dedicated my whole life, time, and money to it. It worked for a while, but then it didn’t. I still loved acting but acting didn’t love me anymore. So I decided to move on to something else and I have been way happier. The truth is that the majority of actors will never make a living out of it. The vast majority will never become famous and have the lead role in the new popular show. We can’t all be special. Only very few of us will become very successful and there is a high chance that it won’t be you, or me. We only talk the one in a million who succeeds after years of struggling but we never talk about the other million who will struggle for their whole life if they decide to stay in acting. If you love taking acting classes, acting in some student short films, and audition for a couple of projects every month even though you know there is a high chance you will not succeed, you have a chance to be happy acting. But if you don’t make enough money to pay for basic things and are deeply saddened every time you don’t get a role or don’t move on to the next step, this industry is not for you. The industry is not interested in desperate actors. They are interested in successful people. You will appear much more competent if you have enough money to live comfortably and invest in your passion, have learned new skills from other experiences, have gained new life experiences, and are simply happy. Actors who are only starving actors are pretty boring. At some point, the best decision is to let your acting career go. If the industry really wants you, it will try to get you back. But if it doesn’t, you will see that you were desperately in love with a passion that will never love you back and this is not a healthy relationship. Do apply for acting opportunities here and there when the right opportunity comes, but don’t be so desperate about it. If you can find another passion that you love as much as acting, do that other thing, because it will always be easier than acting. I personally moved on to hosting/emceeing and after only two months, I am working full time on a contract basis, make great money, and am recognized as a valuable person. I am much more happy now that I am in love with a passion that loves me back. When it comes to acting, you are not special. I am not either. But we can choose to find another passion to which we will be special.
[PAID] Seeking 3 actors to perform in reference footage for a 3D-ANIMATION SHORT FILM, “SHATTERED”. NYC. Saturday, October 30 film date. Must be vaccinated. $150 pay (and lunch). by bloopedyblap • last post Oct 2nd
We are seeking actors in the New York City area to perform in reference footage for our 3D-animated short film, “SHATTERED”. Reference footage helps us determine the pacing of the film and later helps the animators (AKA me lol) with their work. Since this is proxy footage, anyone is welcome to apply, but we encourage Asian, Chinese, or Cantonese-speaking actors to apply. Filming will take place in Chelsea, Manhattan on Saturday, October 30 from 9am-4pm, lunch provided. You must be vaccinated. We are working on a student budget, but we can compensate you for one day of filming with $150. * **SCOTT:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chinese-American male. He is a passionate and dedicated artist who is growing into his identity. Although he is confident when he goes outside to take pictures, he struggles to connect with his parents and express his dreams. * **DEDI:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. Although he has traditional values and acts stern and inexpressive, he used to be a passionate photographer. However, he gave up his love in order to provide for the family, and along the way, he hardened his heart to dreams. * **MAMI:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. She is the type of mother to overworry and nag because she values her family above all else. She is the glue holding this family together. Although she has traditional values, she just wants to understand her son. If you are interested, please DM me, and I will send you the self-tape details! Also, [this is the Backstage listing](https://www.backstage.com/casting/shattered-433428/?utm_source=social_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=casting_call) if that's more convenient.
Just got picked for my first role in a performance out on by my drama group by LTK_HAWKEYE • last post Oct 2nd
So , I'm a young actor and I auditioned for my first role a couple of weeks back . There was 2 rounds of auditions and about 1/5 of us were to be picked. There are putting on this play at one of the largest local theatres . Just thought I'd put that out there P.S I have been on productions before but this is the first time I have done an audition.