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question about how some actors land film/tv roles by katerwaulp • last post Oct 2nd
So I have this obsession with reading the wikipedias of big actors and seeing how they got their starts in the industry. And then I stalk their IMDB pro credits. Everything I've heard about breaking into this industry is about taking classes, getting in short films and other small scale productions, and eventually trying to get an agent. So many of these bigger actors seem to just magically obtain an agent with little to no starting credits. Take Finn Wolfhard for example - his wiki says he got his first gig off of craigslist, then somehow ended up in The 100?? How? I guess I'm just confused about how some people get that far into the industry. Are they just super lucky? Is there any other way to do this other than the way I mentioned before, aka the only way I've been told?
What if you're a decent auditioner but not a good actor? by murphysbutterchurner • last post Oct 2nd
I sometimes have luck with auditions going well (small stuff only, just starting out). I've bombed a couple and heard nothing after, too, to be fair. But the times I've actually been cast in something, I'm god awful. I just randomly saw a clip of an interview with Dylan Penn where she talks about how acting and auditioning are two separate skills and she's seen strong auditioners be terrible actors, and my first thought was "Oh, shit. That's me."
How to become a voice-over actor. FAQ's and Tips. [Guide] by Tommymel1989 • last post Oct 1st
it's really degrading and dehumanizing to struggle for years to just participate with this and see rich kids / people constantly slide right in to making money from it by overthisworld321 • last post Oct 1st
i could never in a million years recommend any young kid from a working class family pursue acting. not after my journey. it's literally all a joke. rich people, people that don't have to work survival jobs, people who's parents paid for them to go to 50k a year BFA programs and MFA programs and 20k a year conservatories... they are the ones that get to have careers. they are the ones who get to have good agents. they are the ones that instantly get picked up and get to start making money from this right away. people who don't come from money have such an unbelievable disadvantage it's a fucking joke. it takes decades of our lives to even get to a point where we can participate. we have to work shitty nightmare jobs or full time careers just to EXIST and then on top of that make enough money to pay for these grotesquely expensive acting classes. $300-500 a month to perform once a week in a 3 hour class. becuase that acting teacher needs to make boat loads off actors too! literally all CDs except like the top 20 ALL do workshops now. Almost all of them. the entire ecosystem is just such a fucking joke i'm starting to not even respect people who do make it through becuaes the only difference between those who do and don't is MONEY. not good art, not good acting ability. MONEY. i'm not saying they're not talented. obviosuly the best programs usually have the best training. but there are thousands and thousands of talented actors out there that don't even get a single break because they can't AFFORD to spend the money to be competitive. i'm just so beyond disgusted with my experience trying to pursue my dreams. beyond disgusted. low level agents and managers are worthless. at the end of the day, having enough money to pay all the industry people to give you an audition / referral is what it's all about. its disgusting. i wish to god i could wake up and have the desire to act be removed from my body so I can move on with my life instead of constantly feeling like shit about myself because i'm too poor to get new headshots and pay for this class and this coach and this workshop. it's just so fucked up. i just want to be released from this desire. i'm so fucking tired of this torture
Quick question that's been killing me by MelloWhips • last post Oct 1st
I won't talk much about myself or what I'm trying to do, but to summarize, I've developed this annoying habit where I mimick every actor's move and action while watching movies and shows, in hopes to get the correct impressions. And I understand you can't fake your impressions. And when I'm on my own I still tend to have my own facial impressions and reactions. I had a question that's been killing me though. For every role an actor has to mold into, do they adopt new impressions? You know how every person would react differently. For instance, i've adopted tom Ellis's eyebrow raise reaction and the use of the lower jaw when talking. Kind of what recreating 5 seasons of Lucifer does to you. But I always wonder, when I'm on my own. With no one to mimic, do I just focus on making my very own impressions fit for the character and look as realistic as possible? Or adopt a whole new set of impressions? I'd understand if it's a unique character like bill skarsgård's It where you have to develop an iconic smile just for the character. But I'm talking about playing everyday roles. Or ones where you don't have to be an overly exaggerated psycopath, should I be adopting new impressions? I wouldn't be surprised if people didn't understand what I'm trying to say, it's the first time I try to explain this and I don't think I had the correct words for it lmfao
any actors available to answer some questions regarding central casting background work? by noreceptionplease • last post Oct 1st
hi everyone, i have an account set up, headshots posted, details filled out... but i can't seem to find what to do next! i remember pre covid you would have to go to the casting office but i can't see any update on the website.. i've no experience with background work but a friend mentioned a booking agent! ps: it's pretty embarrassing that i can't figure it out... any help would be greatly appreciated..
The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute by dodoen101 • last post Oct 1st
Hi guys! What do you think of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute (NY)? I am a Hunagrian acting student, but there are a lot of problems within the theatre community in my country right now and there aren't that many oppurtunities for people who want to actually make a living by being a working actor so I am thinking about studying abroad sometime in the future. Is Lee Strasberg good? Do you know any other schools in the US or in England which are open to international students and which are not that extremely hard to get into?
What should I choose? by weltschmerzrz • last post Oct 1st
Hi, I'm a 17 year old from Poland and I've been thinking about pursuing acting as my job in the future. I would like to become a film or voice actress and, if that's possible, having a career in US or just outside of my country. I took acting classes for a year but had to give them up due to my busy schedule. My English is okay but I don't have any sort of accent. The thing is, after finishing high school, what should I choose? I don't think I will go to any Acting School abroad since my family can't afford it so I will have to stick with Poland for now. I'm not interested in Theatre Schools since I don't really want to work in theatre, I prefer working behind cameras. I'm also very musically untalented so any type of singing is just not for me. There is one Film School that doesn't requires any sort of singing during the exam but it's nothing prestigious so I don't think it will get me anywhere. I can also just took acting classes after I finish uni and try becoming an actress myself. So, my question is, what should I choose?
Do talent agents go to school plays? by RoadToMasterGuardian • last post Oct 1st
I'm doing a play in a relevantly well known performance spot in my area. I've been looking into ways to appear towards agents and was wondering where agents find talent for example drama school showcases. Are there agents that attend school plays or plays that don't have professional actors in them?
Aspects you don't like about being an actor? by StudySafe1982 • last post Oct 1st
For me, it's having to care a lot about your looks, especially if you're not that naturally attractive, thin or have clear skin. 'Cause well, your looks are your capital in this profession. Also, the pressure to make it while you're still in your twenties. ("Making it" in terms of being able to make a living out of acting, not having to work a side job.)
Showreel productions for Actors in London by syrenstones • last post Oct 1st
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Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 30th
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.
Who were the original voice actors of warioware? by Rimalogo • last post Sep 30th
In WarioWare Gold released on Nintendo 3DS, the game was the first in the series to have fully voiced cutscenes, however the whole cast with the exception of Wario was recasted, as far as I am aware of, the cast that had been in the games since the GBA have never been identified, does anyone have any information on the original voice actors?
Would it be wrong to cast a white actor in a white-passing role? by aaquilaa • last post Sep 30th
Not sure if this is the best place to ask this... I'm not an actor, but am a creator looking to cast actors for certains roles in the future... I have a character whose mother is biracial and father is white. I see this character being white-passing due to genetics and such. Would it be wrong to cast a white actor to play him? I'm asking this genuinely, I don't want to hurt anyone and especially want to make sure I do the right thing, like, I don't want to just cast someone for the role just because they look right for the part if it means I could hurt people by doing it. I wasn't able to find much online that discussed the casting of white-passing characters, other than Emma Stone in Aloha, which I can understand the issues around, however I wanted to hear more perspectives on this issue outside of the one article I was able to find. If there are better places to ask this question, please let me know! Although I have seen some questions asked here somewhat related to the topic so I thought I'd give it a shot. Thank you!
Reframing How You View Self-Tapes/Auditions by exaltogap • last post Sep 30th
A lot of people post about self-tapes these days and it's a main topic of conversation whenever actors talk to CDs etc. So much has been said about over-perfectionism and doing takes over and over and over again and I just wanted to share a realization that helps change one's mindset when it comes to doing these. Obviously people have talked about how if you're doing too many takes, it means you're not prepared enough - so clearly, you should **memorize properly**, **analyze the beats** beforehand, and then **do truthfully in the moment**. If you're making huge mistakes, then it's preparation that you're lacking. But once all that is done, you need to understand that if you are at a level where you know what you're doing acting wise - you trained, have good impulses, and know how to break down a script - your tape, whether good, or great, is only gonna book you the job **IF YOU'RE RIGHT FOR THE ROLE.** And by that, not only do I mean, your appearance, dumb stuff like your height or eye color, but also your **ESSENCE.** Are you this person, or is there something about you that helps build the compelling character portrait the writer or director is trying to share? **Everyone wants to believe they can play characters but nobody plays characters until they're an established, in-demand actor.** There are simply too many people to pick from who would fit the bill at an entry level. Once you understand that **it's not about you**, and statistically you are only the best person for the role every once in a while, your tapes will simply be a way to show **what you bring to the role**, your version of it. What you would do if you were offered the part - and that might not be what they want, but that's what you can bring to the table. If you're not yet at a point where you're nailing what feels like a take you'd be willing to send within 3-4 takes, view the self-tapes as an opportunity to **practice and get better**, until you're able to do that. Personally, if you're gonna do it again, I'd say do it through twice, watch the thing, understand what beats you should hit differently and if you're doing everything right from a technical stand point, then do it once or twice more.
Tiktok Content Casting Call - ongoing paid opportunity for actors and creators! by SH-Pilothouse • last post Sep 30th
I work with and advertise for brands on Tiktok and we are looking for people interested in making content for us! No need for crazy equipment, cell phones are great! ​ Our hope is to gather a short list of creators capable of shooting organic feeling content to be used as tiktok and social media ads. If we enjoy working with you and you are interested, we want to make it an ongoing partnership and whenever a contract comes up, we contact you for first dibs. ​ Get a contract, accept it, shoot some quick content, get paid! ​ If this sounds like something you would be interested in, send me an email and we can connect and work out some details. spencer@pilothouse.co ​ Disclaimer: we may ask for you to shoot a video or two for a fake brand to make sure your quality + vibe are what we are looking for. We will also share over some great ads as inspo as well! ​ Thanks for your time!
Ways to train your instincts and impulses? by Euphoric-Wash-5659 • last post Sep 30th
Although learning lines and doing the character work is crucial, what are ways to keep yourself spontaneous and open in an audition when a scene? I hear so many stories of actresses that did something that was completely unscripted or risky that made winning scenes or even got them the roles so it’d be interesting to find out ways to prep yet remain open. A perfect example of this is the story of how Margot Robbie won her role in Wolf of Wallstreet: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/how-margot-robbie-won-over-leonardo-dicaprio-after-awkward-audition-moment/news-story/e02a7388a652810fd7a3c9c068323753%3famp
Should a Pin be taking this long?! by Goat_Disastrous • last post Sep 30th
Long story short, I auditioned for a supporting role in a rather large studio film. After sending in a self tape, I was scheduled for a virtual callback with the director, producer, and CD’s. The callback went AMAZING, the director and I just talked normally for a good fifteen minutes beforehand and got along extremely well, and after doing my scenes she told me she had absolutely no notes for me and that watching me act had been the highlight of her entire day, and that she enjoyed watching me act so much she could do it all day, and that actors that could do that were rare. I left feeling I had crushed that callback and that it was out of my hands now. Four days later I get a call from my manager telling me that I’ve been pinned for the role and that me and two other actors had been sent to the studio for approval. This was on monday. I was extremely excited and glad that the audition room had felt as good as I thought it had. It is now thursday night and I’ve heard nothing. I have been “pinned” for things before, most recently a tv series lead and I was contacted about those after about three days to let me know I booked it, so it being that time and not hearing anything has got me worried. I know I’m going to be told whether I booked it or have been released once a decision is made, but I’m worried I’m now just sitting in waiting as a possible backup, or something like that. The project begins shooting on location this month, so I would imagine they are working fairly quickly. Thoughts?
Looking for actors by mxrsh0 • last post Sep 29th
***Me & a team are writing story's to animate and whichever gets more votes wins & gets animated, were looking for Voice actors to fill those roles, join the discord for more information.*** [***https://discord.gg/rZpUAVT9mW***](https://discord.gg/rZpUAVT9mW) ***:) dm mxrsh0.x#0460 once joined and you'll be assigned Voice actor.*** Were also looking for animators, (UNPAID) you will receive pay later in the season but for now UNPAID and entertainment only work.
Do you play Dungeons and Dragons? by Olivethecrocodile • last post Sep 29th
Just curious if other voice actors share this hobby.