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Votes Needed to Win World Championship! by IanEskelson • last post Jul 28th
Hey guys! So...I am a 19 year veteran haunted house actor that is currently in a global haunter competition and I'm now in the FINALS! I really need your votes to become the champion of the world! Please go to [Scurryface.com](https://scurryface.com/) and vote for my master vampire character, BLEDDERLOK Thank you SO much guys! [Vote for Bledderlok @ Scurryface.com to win the haunter world championship!](https://preview.redd.it/lm9murpgr2e71.png?width=3828&format=png&auto=webp&s=b8b1cbc9101c84dc057f428d6d5a9c39bec11131)
I was just offered an actor's dream side-gig, willing to accept all my terms! I of course accepted - I'm freaking out right now! by jostler57 • last post Jul 28th
Acting work for non-celebrities is few and far between. So, we need a stable, but flexible, job. Therein lies the rub. Well, I've been teaching for about 6 years, now, and a school has been pursuing me for the past year. I've told them I can't work for them, last year, because the schedule is 8-5 and inflexible. There's no way I can go do acting work when it comes up. Especially because I booked a recurring TV role at the time (which is now finished) Just 30 minutes ago, their 2nd in command video called me and said they're willing to be flexible and will take any schedule I can give -- even just 1 afternoon per week; they really want me in the school. I told them what I want is a stable M-F job, but allows me to take several days off per month with as little as 1 week notice. (Auditions in my market usually go late, anyways, so I can do them after work) They agreed, so I'll start in September with a flexible, stable job that allows me to still do acting whenever it comes up! Plus, it pays decently well! I'm so happy! TL;DR: Flexible, decent pay job for an actor!
What can an actor study other than film related things by annahenderson33322 • last post Jul 28th
My main goal in career is to be in the movie industry, but due to some complications I might not be able to attend the film school I wanted this year abroad, so I might stay in my country. What are some other options other than studying acting, film, producing etc that would be useful in an actor’s future career?
How famous was Leo DiCaprio in the 1990s? I'm trying to understand how famous he's been over his 30 or so year career. by ayo2008 • last post Jul 28th
At age 19, he became the [seventh-youngest Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_and_youngest_Academy_Award_winners_and_nominees#Youngest_nominees_4) nominee for *Gilbert Grape (1993)*, and he was only 22 at the time of filming *Titanic*. **Here are my assumptions about his level of fame and 'acclaim' as an actor:** |Year|Age|Film/s|Fame|Acclaim|Comparison| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |Early to mid 1990s.|19 - 22.|*Gilbert Grape, Romeo and Juliet.*|"Famous young up and coming actor with bright future".||| |1997.|23.|*Titanic*|Superstar.||| |2000s.|Mid 20s - Mid 30s.|*Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, Blood Diamond.*|Pretty famous; a top five leading man in Hollywood.|Two Best Actor nominations.|Mid 1990s Tom Hanks.| |2012 - 2019.|38 - 45.|*Django, Wolf of Wall St, The Revenant, Once Upon a Time.*|*ˆ*Two decades worth of being very famous.|Now a veteran, and accepted as a 'Hollywood Great'.|The career of Dustin Hoffman up until *Rain Man (1988).*| Because he achieved fame at a young age, what he has achieved at age 46, other 'all-time Hollywood legends' might have had a similar career but instead at around age 60. Jack Nicholson's AFI Lifetime Achievement Award came 25 years after he first gained some notoriety in *Easy Rider (1969).* If we compare this to Leo's *'Easy Rider'* being *Gilbert Grape (1993),* it'd be like Leo having his Lifetime Achievement Award around the same time as when *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* was released. Though, I'd prefer to use great 'acting performances' as a reference point. The comparison instead might be 'The career of Jack Nicholson until 1994' can be related to 'Leo's career until around 2030, age 55\~'.
Game Voice Actress needed! by Taste-Academic • last post Jul 28th
Paid position. Female characters. Character description: French like girl in her late 20's but already a widow. (Broken-English kinda like a Fiora voice) For the time being she has only 4-5 lines but whoever does them will co-operate with us in the long run. Must be comfortable with NSFW content. It's for a game. +18 required. Some other characters need voicing too. You can contribute with samples too. Script is around 500 to 600 words. Long-term project. (wich means this character will maybe have monthly script) Budget is 5 dollars per 100 words
My advice to new actors on here by honest_saltt • last post Jul 28th
People rehash the same questions every single day, so here is my advice to new actors: Get your answers, and then stay off this subreddit. Use this subreddit whenever you have a problem, not a wish. Acting is all about living, so if you want to be a working actor, write down a plan and achieve it, because you're never going to know "Whether or not a 25-year-old can make it" if you sit around all day on here waiting for other people to tell you. At some point, you need to say to yourself "Whatever happens, happens," and start the process. Follow the "do classes/go to college, get headshots, act in student films, submit to agents until you get one" plan that is on here 24/7. Google whatever "casting flaw" you're nervous about and realise that there is probably at least one successful actor that broke the mould. It's not rocket science. Most of y'all have very simple hurdles that you could overcome by simply going for it. Be the change you want to see. This subreddit is *amazing* for (beginner) information. Use the 'Saved' feature and then take an extra note of it in a journal/Google Doc. But don't get too comfortable on here. Don't study all of these posts and never learn on the job.
Shot a short, found out later lead actress is in SAG by Sherdsleryerrr • last post Jul 28th
Hey there! I recently helped produce a short film, the director/other producer brought on the lead actress, she seemed great for the role, and she did a great job. The shorts now almost complete, and we had a great time making it. It was shot for $200 and food for the crew, we're just planning on putting it up on Youtube, no competitions etc. However, I just found out our lead is in SAG, and the director never flagged it. He's done a ton of work before (all non-union), so I had assumed if she was, he'd have been aware of the.... issues, that stem from a SAG Actress/Actor doing non-union work. This was my mistake, and I've learned my lesson for next time. I'm not quite sure what to do. All I can find are steps producers should be aware of pre-filming, I've never been caught in this situation before. The person most liable to get in trouble seems to be our lead actress, I think she genuinely didn't know that there can be issues when shooting non-union that need to be addressed up front. I've gotten the advice of "it's not your problem" which doesn't even remotely sit well with me, and research is hitting a dead end. So I'd rather ask other actors/actresses their view of the situation, and if any of you have encountered this before? Thank you for any help and guidance you can provide!
Am I even an actor? I’m 30 years old, wanting to be an actor. I can tell you movies I enjoy watching, but anything more detailed than that, good luck. I can’t even tell you who the writer, producer, or casting director is for The Goonies or Titanic. Both by Covid19ISNOTCool • last post Jul 28th
Sure, I could google the answer, so I don’t look stupid, but I wouldn’t last in a trivia game show. People ask me who my favorite directors, producers, writers, or casting directors are, and I draw a blank. I’m not even a movie buff. I enjoy acting and watching movies. I can’t even tell you who I’d want to work with today. Does anyone else struggle with this? Will this stop me from being a successful actor?
How do you become a better actor? by monsow • last post Jul 28th
I'm not asking for advice on how to become an actor, because I'm doing that part as good as I can. For context, I've been acting for 5 years, done plenty of shorts, commercials and I'm currently filming my third tiny TV role. I've never had training, kinda learned everything from doing, but recently I've started to notice I'm not happy with my performances. I never truly can relate to the characters I'm playing, and I have a hard time being emotional in dramatic scenes. I'm trying to read books and study, but I find most education on acting so pretentious! I really can't deal with constant name-dropping or making this art out to be the most important thing in the world, cause it's not. But still, I do want to become a more believable actor, especially in dramatic scenes, and potentially be affected so much that I will burst into tears. I will soon have a lot of time on my hands and would love to spend it by bettering myself, so I'm kindly asking for what advice you would give you someone in my situation - thank you!
IMDb ratings & star meter boost by justbreadokay • last post Jul 28th
Hey guys! Was wondering if anybody wanted to drop some IMDb links to films they’re in, so we can rate it 10 stars! Films don’t get official ratings until a certain amount of clicks. In addition, weekly clicks to your actor IMDB help your Star Meter. (I don’t like it either, but I’ve definitely noticed more work and callbacks with a better star meter, sigh.) If anybody wants to join, feel free to comment that IMDb link, and I will update/edit below! Same with actor pages, but not a prob if you’d like to remain anon!! Cheers!
Can I become a voice actor with a stutter by OfficialCozalk • last post Jul 27th
I have a starter it happen sometimes usually when I'm under pressure or a bit nervous or when I get excited to tell somebody not something I also have a speech impediment where I get stuck on some words sometimes am I still able to become a voice actor in the future I could do impressions of a lot of cartoon/movie characters and things
Please teach the basics. by ThePsychoticWitch • last post Jul 27th
Hey, there! I (20F) am an aspiring model and an actress, but I have no experience or anyone in the field to help me out. Can someone please tell me the following!? Commitment shoot. Compromise shoot. Calendar shoot. Glamorous shoot. Bold shoot. Making out/making love. Adjustment shoot. I might sound dumb, but please help me and answer these. If you could share your suggestions or give me any kind of advice, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much!
Is it worth letting your rep know about abuse from another actor on set? by CuspChaser111 • last post Jul 27th
Long story short was abused (not sexual) by another actor on set - them purposely trying to ruin my up close takes (them purposely forgetting their lines to sabotage my up close - on theirs they did them just fine) and then them shoving me on set so hard to knock me off balance that the camera crew noticed and then trying to trip me a few times as well on purpose when I was in heels. Another co-star came up to me later and said they noticed this person had badmouthed me behind my back. Again I am not an A-lister (this person is higher up than me - not an A lister but more clout) and I stayed very professional, did the best work I could, was kind to everyone from PAs to drivers to hotel clerks and then let myself feel my feelings after the shoot is over. I did try to talk to this person and they did it more, saying they were only joking. They did this loudly saying I was over-reacting and made a whole one-person-show production of it so all could hear and it would be 'spun' that I was the problem so I dropped it quickly. My mental health and psyche have been affected by this more than I have realized, I am talking it out with my therapist but I am wondering if I need to let my rep know about this person's behavior and how detrimental it was to me. I don't want this person doing this to other people on set. Oddly enough this person has a big 'anti-bullying' presence on social media. Which makes sense because this person is a huge narcissist. As most narcissists can, this one stole the director's heart and had him thinking they could do no wrong - so if I complained as a nobody it would make things even worse for me. I have no 'want' from my rep except for them to know I might be in a funk for the next few weeks and again for them to just know. Is it better for the work to come out, see if my reps like the work I did / if I get good reviews, and then mention it? Any feedback or advice from seasoned actors will be helpful. I know there are some real monsters out there and I have worked with a few but by far this one has been the worst.
At a bit of a loss... by maxdurden • last post Jul 27th
Hey folks, I posted this in the "no stupid questions" thread, but it's a day late so I am making a post here. Sorry if this breaks a rule, but I need to say this. I'm trying to find a solid acting school that won't cost me an arm and a leg, and is in person. I'm not going to pay to do anything on ZOOM. For me, it's simply not worth it and won't help me. I was part of an amazing group that worked with people's budgets before COVID, but I don't think it's starting back up at all. The person putting it on kind of ghosted us, unfortunately. Honestly, at this point in my career, new "systems" are fun and all (I'm looking into Anthony Meindl's school...holy moly even discounted I'm not sure I could pay for it and live), but I really just need to get in front of people and act with other actors and get notes. Anyone a part of a group that is looking for new members or know of good schools that aren't insanely expensive? I know that you have to pay to play in this business, but the reality is I need to have a roof over my head and to like...eat sometimes. I'm based in LA.
Location by Zarathustraz0 • last post Jul 27th
Do you think as an actor, the only way to be successful is to live in L.A. or New York? Why or why not? Thank you
Question for UBCP Actors by hiponcronus • last post Jul 27th
MBT or AFBS? Pros and cons for either?
Should I use Willem Dafoe’s monologue from The Lighthouse in my pseudo acting reel? by hastalavistabb • last post Jul 27th
Hi all. I’m currently working on my acting reel and need more material. I’ve done 3 short films in Los Angeles and two of the films I’ve yet to see footage from due to unprofessional students. So I’m taking matters into my own hands and rehearsing lesser known monologues from folks that are my type. I’ve got 4 on my list so far but I’m looking for 5, the Lighthouse monologue really catches my eye. My concern however is if it’s too famous or too over the top to be worth doing myself to show my talent. As I’m sure everyone knows, famous monologues like the one from Glengarry Glen Ross are so iconic that it’s not even worth an actors time to do it let anyone anyone’s time to watch. I hope that makes sense. Thanks everyone!
Interview with Actor & Comedian Torey Adkins by Nazagar • last post Jul 27th
This week we are joined by actor and comedian Torey Adkins. Tory has appeared in such feature films: 30 Minutes or Less and Real Steel, plus many more movies and television shows. We talk how he got his start, how he landed his big films, how he worked on his craft, working with big talent and words of wisdom [https://wwsd.simplecast.com/episodes/ep36](https://wwsd.simplecast.com/episodes/ep36) [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep36-actor-comedian-torey-adkins/id1541909628?i=1000530100682)| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1McvmeBhMZm3pYzHjq2c8I)| [Google Podcast](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9WXzJNN1lYcw/episode/MjM1MDkxZWMtOGQ1Yy00NDkwLWI5NTItN2UyNDI0NWEwNGQ1?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjI8NquhILyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ)
Self-tape burnout by hithirteen • last post Jul 27th
How do you motivate yourself to do your best work when you keep getting audition after audition but barely any bookings? It feels so exhausting putting so much energy into something that 99% of the time turns into absolutely nothing. I love acting so much but I miss acting with actual actors and not readers over zoom