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NYC based black actor just looking for some advice on getting to the next level. by Western_Equipment_62 • last post Sep 8th
I’ve been working pretty consistently for almost 10 years. I’ve done off-broadway and indie theatre, a few tours, and a couple independent feature films. When i do get cast it’s usually to lead. I’m not repped and when I do have representation it feels like they don’t know what to do with me. Just looking for some guidance/direction…on reddit
Let’s get philosophical eh? by Iceycat1234 • last post Sep 8th
Was just surfing the web and stumbled upon a beautiful story. Jim Carrey’s story is amazing and in his story there’s this part where he would drive his car up Mulholland Drive, and envision his success, tell himself he’s going to make it. He wrote a check up on that hill for 10 million dollars, dated 3 years in the future (1995). 1995 hit and his movie had grosssed him that 10 million. I mean wow, what a success story. As actors do you think you sort of have to be somewhat crazy? I just mean you sort of have to convince yourself everything will work out even, it might not. What do you guys think about this story? Do you think it’s just nonsense to envision future success as a mindset? Thoughts on this story? I think it’s super philosophical, it’s like standing on a mountain and screaming out in the city that “I will make it as an actor”, and then he does.
Gee, I wonder if those "A-List" actors are working for free on this film as well. by TheRadHatter9 • last post Sep 8th
**Two actors needed for Zoom table read on 9/15/21 at 8pm (eastern) - 32 page short film by Organic-Carob-3761 • last post Sep 8th
\*\*\*Update - I am only looking for two roles: I am a screenwriter who wrote a short screenplay (32 pages) and am in need of actors for a table read. The table read will be conducted over Zoom, and recorded to further develop my screenplay. The date and time of the table read will be based on the actors' availability. There is no compensation, but you will receive a copy of the recorded table read. **\*This screenplay contains strong language, drug use, and sexual situations.** If interested, please email me at jimjbon@gmail.com with the role you may be interested in reading for (see below). All ages (18+) and genders are welcome to read for any role. Roles: Elijah (M, ANY AGE - pref. 40+) - A “holier-than-thou” cult member who uses his intelligence to coerce people into thinking his way. He also reveres Esther and is in the same cult as Haman. Esther (F, ANY AGE - pref. 50+) - The leader of the cult which Elijah and Haman are followers of. Very bizarre and eccentric both in how she talks and in her movements, which are clumsy and bug-like. She acts like royalty among her followers. \*\*\***THIS TABLE READ WILL OCCUR ON 9/15 AT 8:00PM (EASTERN TIME) - Please check your availability at this time if interested.** Thank you!
Looking for actors to audition for an indie film. by LazyWriter2002 • last post Sep 8th
Pay negotiable. Would shoot in Franklin County, PA. The film is a horror-thriller-comedy. It's called "Downriver", here's the logline: "While on a kayaking trip, four friends get trapped on a haunted river" I'm looking to sorta subvert genre cliches by not having a "monster" per se, the monster is the river itself. Let me know via PM here. We'll talk over the role, and about you and my goals/vision with this movie. I'll send you the script and we can take it from there over zoom/google meet meetings. Sound good? Anyway, here are the roles needed: *Brad (18-21) (MALE LEAD)* An aquaphobic young man with a love for hunting. Any ethnicity. *Ashley (18-21) (FEMALE LEAD)* A nature-loving young woman with a passion for all things nature, Ashley thinks a kayaking trip will help Brad get over his fear of water, and can be a tad too pushy about it. Any ethnicity. *The Ranger (30-60) (FEMALE - SUPPORT)* An overzealous Native American Park Ranger, who is overprotective of the park and river.
Is this just happening to me or is it common? by IrishActor • last post Sep 8th
Hi all, I feel like I'm having a serious run of bad luck. I've worked on multipe projects over the years and I've always had toruble with getting my footage or it being released. For example, I worked on a my first uk feature film in 2017 and I was so excited as this was a proper production and my scenes were great. It still has not come out and I've done evrything to get my footage. In 2019 I worked on another feature film and I know my scenes are strong. I share scenes with major actors and the film was due out last year. Then the pandemic hits. Now the film is shelved and theres no release date. I desperately need my new material to secure better representation, which I cant seem to get despite having some good credits, previous casting by well known CD's and very strong showreel footage. I've done everything one is supposed to do and yet I cant seem to get anywhere. Earlier this year, I had a manager reach out to me suddenly after I had met with them 2 years prior. They wanted to arrange an online meeting and were very enthusiastic about signing me. This was an American manager which would be huge for my career. The meeting went great and they said they'd send me some scenes to self tape. A month goes by and they never follow up. I then emailed to follow up and was told they'd send them on. Still nothing and hasn't responded to me since. Even though they reached out to me after I had met them two years prior. I just cannot fathom how all this can happen and I am at a breaking point. Does anyone have a similar experience and how do you stop yourself going crazy
Are there any podcasts focusing on interviews with industry talent? by SElain • last post Sep 8th
Hi everyone. I'm curious to know if there are any podcasts out there that primarily focus on interviews with voice actors about their experiences in the industry. I've done some cursory googling and all I can seem to find are podcasts that are meant to help people break into the industry. Any suggestions are appreciated!
What should I say in a submission to an agency for commercial representation with whom I know someone who is currently on their roster? by biancanomaly • last post Sep 8th
Sorry if this question was worded weirdly, but here we go-- an agency I know of in LA is seeking new clients in their commercial division for a few specific types of actors, and I happen to fall within one of these types. (This is a boutique agency & this would be my first time seeking out representation.) I personally know an actress who is already on their roster who actually recruited me to be an extra in a music video several months back, as their agent was looking for people to fill the positions at last minute. Should I mention this instance in my submission? What other questions should I ask them should I end up getting a meeting? Thank you for all your help in advance!
New V.A Rates Help!! by skyybunnie07 • last post Sep 8th
Hi!! I’m relatively new to voice acting! I’ve been doing work as a actress all my life but recently started voice acting. The jobs I’ve done before have been a flat rate however I got offered a new job and he’s asking about my rates for a monthly/ bi monthly thing. I’m really not sure how to respond. I’ve researched a bunch but I’d like to ask here as well. Since I’m newer I don’t mind having lower rates but I also know that I need to appreciate my talent and not go too low. It’s all very confusing! If I could get some advice I would love that
Actors of the uk? by nachikeighth • last post Sep 8th
How execute I get an acting agent I know 16 and I would like an agent or ⠀manager?
Relationships & Acting by stimp-y • last post Sep 8th
Hello, Im currently 18 and dating someone who is in the acting industry. Shes only in university so the extent of her career has been plays and such. Im making this thread out of desperation because Im not sure where to go for advice on this topic. My girlfriend has told me that in some of her plays it requires her to do some intimate scenes with the other male actors. Im not so sure how to feel about this. On one hand, I want to support her and I know that any and all intimacy on stage is purely for fiction yet, the thought of it is really affecting me. I get this sinking feeling whenever I picture it in my head. All I want to do is love and support her career. Have any of you experienced this in the past? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know there’s a way to come to terms, but its still hard and frustrating. Thank you.
I want to be a director, could I also study acting? by JMansReddit • last post Sep 7th
I dream of working with a wonderful cast and crew to create a film to be shown on the big screens, not even, just to make a movie. Is it wise to exclude acting completely to focus on film or give it a try and possibly work more on it if interested? (Background) I see on behind the scenes what goes on with the casts and crew to create a movie, most of it is hard grinding work everyday to create every picture correctly, but the other stuff is just having fun with everyone and being the most creative-self they can be. That’s where my passion for movie directing comes in, I would kill to work in someway on set to create a movie with a group of people that I appreciate and they appreciate me! The thing is though, I also see actors and actresses getting along and having so much fun with each other, and it seems like so much fun to act and so play a character. There are directors that are actors as well (Tiaka Watiti, Jon Favreu, etc), so I know it’s not far fetched to do both. From actors who have had experience and know what they are doing, what could you tell me from someone on the beginner level.
How do voice actors feel if their voices are changed in any kind of way in post production? by DS9B5SG-1 • last post Sep 7th
I hope this is the right place to ask or start a discussion, as this is a more general regarding voice actors. I have noticed in video games and movies, that voices can be changed for any number of reasons. If you are a well known actor, does it bother you if they make the pitch higher or add some kind of electronics to it? If not slightly changing, than something completely different from the original? Or only them doing it without notifying you ahead of time? As some (voice) actors are known by their voice, does it make it less special to you? A pay check is a pay check of course, but just curious how you feel about it. Thank you.
Why Accepting Commercial Work With Perpetuity Clauses Is Detrimental to the Trajectory of Your Career by azthemansays • last post Sep 7th
Out of posting Simu Liu's recent revelation that he did stock photo work that's been resurrected, this was in response to someone asking why perpetuity clauses are bad to an actor's career, and I feel like a lot of the newer actors need to understand the reasoning behind it in order to protect their career trajectory: ----- ------ > Out of curiosity why would this be a reason to not sign deals with in perpetuity clauses? Because once you sign over the rights to your likeness the commercial or print can be used ad nauseam without any further compensation. It also potentially can cause issues with conflicts of interest when it comes to product advertisement. Conflicts of interest are when two products are from the same market share. For example, you can't be in a Pepsi commercial and do a Coca Cola spot. You can't do a Walmart commercial while you're in a Target one... etc, etc, etc. > He’s clearly very successful despite this and he’s going to be passively advertised through this for free. If a company wanted more from those specific photos, they’d need to contract him, too. The level of success is irrelevant. The number of actors who achieve celebrity status are a miniscule in comparison to the entire population of actors. Working actors need to ensure that no issues can arise for any future work they might do, which is why union contracts specify payment structures according to medium and cycle limits for usage. It's not the idea of passive advertising (which isn't a thing for actors), it's the fact that the stock photo company now can make continuous profits off of his past work and likeness without compensating him in any way, shape or form. They can also lease out his likeness to promote products that he would not be in support of, thereby tarnishing his image. At the point he is in his career, the secondary point is the main issue, while with most working actors the first point is of the essence. Once likeness rights are signed away in perpetuity, the actor has no say or control - and receives no proceeds from any utilization. Residuals are what sustain professional actors, as they spend most of their time interviewing for gigs and only a miniscule portion actually performing. In essence, auditioning IS the job while landing something is just the reward of doing that job well. That's why /u/CanineAnaconda 's friend [ended up buying back the rights to her past stock images](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/pirxit/why_you_dont_do_gigs_with_in_perpetuity_clauses/hbtjreh/). If Simu were to attempt to try to do the same, I am almost certain they will try to take him for all he's worth, but there might come a point where he's forced to, depending on how they decide to use his likeness. > None of it really seems terrible to me, but I’m not an actor so I genuinely am curious :) Curiosity is never a bad thing! The fact of the matter is that actors should be compensated for not only their performance, but the usage of it. There's the session fee for the day, then residuals for when it airs, on what channels and frequency of utilization. For commercials it also compensates for the exclusivity for a set period of time (usually 2-3 cycles after the spot stops airing - a "cycle" is a 13 week period = 4 cycles a year) because no other competitor would want to hire an actor while they're still associated with the other product. The fact of the matter is that without residuals a working actor would not be able to sustain a level of income that they would be able to solely survive from. Non-union actors audition and work much more often than union actors, but there's a gulf between their relative compensation. A union actor can live quite comfortably by landing 2-3 national commercials per year. A non-union actor would often need to have a "side gig" on top of booking 8-20 spots in order to even try to come close. At the end of the day actors need to know their value. An actor is the product, and if you're selling your talents for dollar store prices you either don't have much talent, or you don't know your own worth and you're selling yourself short - which producers love to take advantage of. Source - I am a professional actor who has lived off of solely commercial work for 8 years now, with over 2 decades of being in the industry under my belt... So I am speaking from a position of some experience.
Casting Call For Project: Anonymus - Roblox Series by Asofsmmy • last post Sep 7th
Hey guys! I need some actors to play characters in my new series. I cant reveal much about it because it is a secret project! Please DM me or comment to further talk about an audition with me! As of right now I am not sure a date or time for these, probably will be scheduled per person.
How do immigrant actors get paid? by snakexenzia • last post Sep 7th
For those of you who went from starving artist to working Actor/actress, what kept you going? by Pearlet2 • last post Sep 7th
Some of us on here could use some motivation. I’d love to hear your stories and I’m sure everyone else would, too. ☺️