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Actors, Scars, and the Film Industry by Imnewhereokay1  •  last post Jul 10th

When I was born I had a congenital heart condition and had to have a pacemaker. I've had a total of 9 surgeries including open heart surgery. I'm female, 23 years old. Ive been acting for 13 years. Growing up I was very self conscious of my surgery scars. I was shy and struggled with being different then everyone else. I started acting to help me regain my confidence and put myself out there. I immediately fell in love with performing for tv and film. I haven't been in any big productions or anything and I don't have a big agency I'm signed to. Ive never seen anyone like me in the film industry. I sometimes wonder if Hollywood would be accepting of me. Im pretty sure my scars can be covered up with makeup, but I still fear I won't get represented by an agent or get a big time role because of it. I don't know...I feel like Hollywood has come around to the body positive movement. What thoughts do you have on this? Please be kind, Thanks!

Thinking of signing up to Jo Kelly’s 33 Day Reset Program by KrotaWolf  •  last post Jul 10th

If anyone’s interested in doing the buy one get one free offer with me and splitting it, comment down below. And anyone who’s done the program I would love to hear you thoughts and feedback from it. I’m a 21 year old actor and since the pandemic has hit I haven’t really had any work and feel like i’m struggling to keep my acting skills active if that makes sense. Just feel rusty. I haven’t done any academic acting courses. But I’ve went to numerous classes and read different books. Primarily i’ve learned Strasberg and Adler techniques and done a bit of Meisner but I would like to move towards more instinct based techniques.

Advice for someone who has never acted by arm214  •  last post Jul 10th

Hi everyone! Welcome my first Reddit post ever!!! (Yayyy) I’m 21 (m) and have a dream to perform in front of a camera. I started thinking about acting when I was a junior in high school because my mom made me attend a Disney audition thing. (which ended up being a total scam. You have the option to choose to go to an acting camp for well over $1000 so I didn’t go LMAOO) Basically during the audition I was given a short script and had to act it out with the director of the program in front of a small audience and Peyton List. Afterwards they would read out the numbers that we were given and if we heard our number we would be given an opportunity to go to the callbacks. At the callbacks I acted out another script with the director and made it through. Like I said earlier, the whole ordeal was a scam by Disney but that was when I realized I really enjoyed acting. Afterwards I started to really analyze and appreciate the art of cinema. One of the biggest regrets in my life was not doing theatre due to stage fright and looking back on it now, was probably a stupid reason to hold myself back. Fast forward to freshman year of college, I go in as a pre-dental major thinking I should just have a medical profession because all my friends from high school are doing that kind of smart people stuff and are going to make six figures after they graduate. I soon realized that it was not for me, and after failing my first semester of college, I decided to switch to an undeclared major. I started taking electives and my favorite ones were improv and world cinema. Fast forward to today. I’ve come to learn that I hate school and don’t think it’s meant for me right now but maybe in the future. I still love cinema and still want to be an actor. My girlfriend supports me 100% and shared the passion for the art (she wants to be a set designer in the future). Here I am not even close to getting a degree, working a shitty job having to pay rent and tuition debt, and feeling like I let my parents down. I want to do what makes me happy. Any advice? Thanks everyone! :)

Actors that can turn on emotions to preform, can you turn off emotions that come up organically? by foxwolfpew  •  last post Jul 9th

For example: an actor can ball tears, act infuriating mad or put on an emotional face for theater.. im assuming can turn it off? <is this even correct? > if something happened in real life that made you cry or out of control emotionally.. can you turn it off? is there a difference in control? what's the difference? How do you manage in a high range of emotions on demand? does that effect your life off the job?

Moving to Chattanooga (2hrs from Atlanta) by PassageWorth6508  •  last post Jul 9th

I'm sorry if this has been discussed recently, I know there's a subreddit but it's from 3 years ago. I am currently a working actor based out of San Francisco. My husband has a new job in Chattanooga, TN which is a 2 hour drive from Atlanta. I'm trying to figure out if this would be a good career move to be near a large acting hub like Atlanta or should I be prepared for it to be a set back? I'm mostly curious about agents, casting directors and finding work (versus classes, headshots, reel footage). Thanks!

Maybe I'm good for it by Ikswoslaw_Walsowski  •  last post Jul 9th

I think that I have a very strong voice, good hearing for minor details and ability to improve. How do I become a voice actor? The only experience I have is repeating ads for fun.

Others hating on you for becoming an actor....(hypocrisy found,lol) by Royal-Ad-3535  •  last post Jul 9th

In life, quite a few people base their lives/conform to what they see on television. Some get their attitudes from movies (try to be like a certain character in real life), and some just find their only time to truly relax is when watching movies/TV shows But what's funny, is that, even till this day, those same people are very critical/judgmental against people choosing a career in acting versus having a "normal/common" job... It just dawned on me today that it does not matter what age they are, people of all ages still criticize/look down/laugh at you for wanting to be an actor, but then turn around and binge-watch Game of Thrones/sons of anarchy/the walking dead....**Do these people think actors are holograms and not real people that are going on auditions trying to get the role?** Again, the hypocrisy from others that are hating on you for becoming an actor is just unbelievable sorry, I know just realized this today, I'm sure you knew this for years. But I still would like to see what you have to say. So let me know your thoughts. Thanks

Did small part actors on big budget films have small percentage for royalty or VHS/DVD sales in their contract? by BGLAVI22  •  last post Jul 9th

Was it, is it standard? Just in case the film hits. Most don't. Example would be the group of actors in Biff's gang in Back To The Future. Whenever on TV was always curious if they received residuals. Also 1985 was the boom for VHS sales. BTTF probably made another 50-100 million on this.

How to inspire people as an autistic actor by FurmidableCat  •  last post Jul 9th

Long story short: I am an autistic actor and I want to inspire people like me but I don’t know how to let my autism shine. I am an autistic actor (25F) and since I have gotten my diagnosis last year, I have been trying to learn more about autism. I found out there are very few well known autistic actors in my province (Quebec, Canada), most of them are men, and many others are not open about it even though they told me in private that they are also autistic. I have been discriminated in the industry. A university teacher told me that he « didn’t want me in his program and the whole group didn’t have to endure me » (he was later fired for sexual harassment) and an another acting teacher said my autism was a « problem » and a « disease » and the « reason » why I am not working as much as I want. By the way, except for those two (and another bully teacher who everyone agrees is a bully) no one ever complained about my autism. I want to be a good role model for people with autism because but I don’t know how. I can’t even get casted as an autistic character because I don’t « look autistic » enough. The only acting school focused on people with autism in my province can’t help me because I am « too advanced » (in acting) for their program. Organization who encourage diversity in the media only focus on cultural diversity. Organization who help autistic people mostly focus on people who need more support than me. How can I show that I am proud of being autistic as an actor and one day become an inspiration for people like me who don’t have any role model? (I work as a host too, if it can help)

Small mental tip by I_am_u_as_r_me  •  last post Jul 9th

I used to be an actor, made a living at it. I chose a different direction though considering going back now that I am back on the west coast. That said I see a lot of posts here and was telling a friend a lesson I learned in acting and in life and thought I would share. Producers, Directors and Casting Directors are nobodies. I used to treat them like gods and would be so nervous around some because they are the gatekeepers and so worshiped in our industry and many take advantage of this. I have had PA friends get drinks in their faces from high profile directors because they got their order wrong. I am in sales now, in the tech world. Producers have been replaced with CEOs. I see the same thing with colleagues talk about tech start up gurus and CEOs as untouchable gods they worship. I mention some of these other directors and producers in film and TV and they shrug. To them, those are just people doing a job they aren’t interested in. When I tell my film friends and acting friends about CEOs and the tech world they zone out. The point is, you create this nervousness and this fear. You are no different then them and other industries and environments don’t actually care about them other than an autograph or funding investment for some cause. If I could go back and really hammer this home to my younger self I wouldn’t have been as afraid and taken some crap that I did along the way. You are worth just as much as they are, have every right to be where you are and want to go. They started out as nobodies just as some of you may be. Now when I walk into a room with a CEO of some big tech company or some Producer of a film, I remind myself, to the tech world this person resume is nothing impressive and to the film world this tech resume isn’t impressive or whatever industry. Treat yourself with grace and love and encouragement, and in doing so treat others with that same respect but let go of the worship. Good luck!

I got the part but now I'm regretting it.. by Ok_Sheepherder_9467  •  last post Jul 9th

Hello actors! I landed a role I wanted for a small production and long story short, after several outdoor rehearsals in the extreme heat and rain I am exhausted mentally and physically. The cast and crew are nice but I'm not really thrilled about how our rehearsals are planned. Also the actor who's supposed to play my love interest is awkward with me and I tried to break the ice with conversation but it just keeps getting weirder and weirder

Best scene study and script analysis classes in LA? by warmlightglow  •  last post Jul 9th

Experienced actor with some years under their belt, but still looking to improve.

How do you know if your so dreadful at acting that you should just not act? by soliloquieer  •  last post Jul 9th

I’m 19 right now, and I’ve been thinking about whether I’m a shit actor. I went to a small high school, and I was cast in pretty large supporting roles my entire high school acting experience (Pugsley Addams, Madame Thenardier, Mechanicals in Midsummer, etc.), so this isn’t really because I’ve been getting SMALL roles, but it’s more that every time I act I feel completely confused? I don’t feel a deep clarity about my character, I don’t feel like I AM my character, and I can analyse the play/scenes quite well, understand intentions, but I never know how to SHOW that. I also have been told on certain show days that my acting was spectacular (by my drama teacher who never gives compliments), but I was doing the same thing all the nights, and I have no idea what was done differently. I also can’t tell what good or bad acting looks like unless it’s absolutely shit. For example, when I watch movies, or shows, I don’t really notice when acting is bad. Does anyone think this is because I’m bad at acting, thus I can’t identify good acting? I’m just wondering how I know that I’m just not good enough.

Difference in TV acting and Movie acting? by RGregoryClark  •  last post Jul 9th

I’m not an actor but I’d like some feedback on something I’ve noticed. Frequently when well known and accomplished movie actors appear in guest roles on TV shows their acting doesn’t seem to flow so naturally as it does in their movie roles. I’ve been thinking about why that might be. The most obvious answer is because you shoot so many shows during a season you have limited shooting time. So the directors have limited time to get the nuances of the performance they might like. It’s almost cliche the number of takes some directors demand in their movies. Or it might be the directors of TV shows aren’t as good. This obvious answer explanation might be the case, but I’ve seen this even with very good film actors. Could it be that some well known film actors really do need good direction to get their best performances? I don’t know. But it is interesting that the regular actors on the TV shows do seem perfectly at ease in their roles, and frankly, perform better than the movie actors do in their guest roles. Could it be just a matter of familiarity with the roles? I don’t know. But again it also seems to me TV actors who take on guest roles on a show seem to do perfectly fine with it. That’s the most obvious explanation. But here’s another one I’ve come up with. Well known movie actors might feel they have to dominate the scene even if it is a guest role. So they simply have a tendency to overact. Could be. I don’t know to to find out which explanation is the correct one, but I’m convinced it is a real thing. By the way, one actor I’ve found who is equally at ease in movies and in TV guest roles is Tom Hanks.

Questions for the me too people by StrobeRogers  •  last post Jul 9th

I am a guy was sexually assaulted by a male director/artistic director/actor in the changing area in front of two other actors. He put his member on my face to show authority. The other guys laughed and i did not. I thought it was frat initiation so i just tried to get through it. He also made up a fake play and convinced me to do a burlesque number in drag. I didnt realize it till the second performance when i saw him and his friend laugh at me off stage. Only one other person agreed with me it was wrong. I tried to confront him over the years but he denied it everytime and everytime i tried to tell someone they said i was lying. I finally messaged him on fb and he acknowledged he did it but barely. I saved the entire message just in case. I want to do something to hurt him..but im not sure its ideal. Hes a known producer and designer in the local film scene now and i used to be at his agency and know his agent. Should i email his agent with my proof?

How common/feasible is it to pursue acting while working a full-time career? by VidaLinn  •  last post Jul 9th

TDLR: I have a non acting, full-time career where I work remotely and a newfounded, completely unexpected love of acting with early success in student films. Is it feasible to grow as an actor and work my way up to sustainable income (if that's even a thing? by "up" I mean films that pay me to where I go full-time into acting.) Do others with success/experience in acting have full-time jobs or it not realistic to expect to grow while working a 9-5? Context: I'm 28 years old, married and live in Charlotte, NC (willing to travel to Atlanta or other states for gigs if I need to). Full question:I never expected to be an actor. I won speech competitions as a kid and loved to "make believe" but puberty came and I was a late bloomer and super shy. I became a nerd. Then an industrial designer - went straight through to grad school and got my masters and then a nice paying salaried job I've been promoted in every year since (I'm a perfectionsit/overworker). One day two years ago I was asked to model for by a photography friend for a dog toy company (just played with puppies and smiled, lol). Then later was asked back to model a wedding dress for a styled shoot.......long story short, I started doing more random/accidental gigs like that for fun and uploaded my pics on Backstage just cause I was curious. Forgot about it for a while. Then the last year found my way back to it because I was feeling so burnt out at work. I submitted to a few student films with just headshots (because ....I literally have no reels to pull from) and was freaked out when they would get back to me and I would send self tapes and get the parts. At first I felt clueless but liked the challenge so I studied, practiced and met with a few coaches. I found I actually really like acting. It's so fun and I'm so burnt out in my actual career that I'm considering taking it on but don't know if it's feasible for me. I'm a PERFECTIONIST and wouldn't do it if I didn't enjoy it AND feel I have a chance at actually being decent. I've been told I have great range, tone and likeability. No one believes I can access so many emotions so easily for someone who literally never acted (I blame childhood trauma, lol) Is it realistic to continue working my design job full time remotely while picking up gigs until I can earn more income as an actor? SO many people move to big cities and go into full-time while doing side gigs and I don't have that flexibility (I live in Charlotte, North Carolina and can cancel meetings and drive up to Altanta or other cities if needed for jobs that I book). Before I really, really dive in, I want to know if there are other late to the game actors who went in a unique route, or career actors who just happen to have other full time jobs and make it work. Am I crazy? Is this just a quarter-life crisis? Please help......

Questions about getting an agent/auditions - NY based actor by bknybambam  •  last post Jul 9th

I am NY based comedian with some acting training. I want to start auditioning for tv - I’m highly castable as a character actor, I’ve just never tried before. Does anyone have any advise? I feel totally down to try the audition grind, I’m just not really sure where to start. Because I’m so good in specific comedic roles (funny/awkward nerd), I feel I would benefit from an agent who could put me up for these. Obviously everyone can benefit from a good agent - it just feels like something I am finally ready for and would thrive under. Are pay to plays/showcases worth it? I’m willing to spend of money to get myself out there and at least feel like I understand the business a bit more. Thanks for any help!