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Appropriate time for a follow-up with agent? by stargirl2400 • last post Jul 9th
In a bit of a weird situation right now. Last month I rejoined an agency that I had been with as a child (took time off for school) and went through the whole process of getting new headshots done, joining actor's access, etc. In that time, I've emailed my agent a few times with questions to no response. Here's the part that I'm more confused about. We talked a lot on the phone and although they are listed as my representation online and it's been approved and everything, I have yet to sign anything. I know that they are a reputable agency in LA, but I'm confused as to why I've been getting radio silence. I plan on reaching out again today, but I'm interested to hear if someone with a bit more experience in this realm has any thoughts on how best to handle this!
Struggling to find agent and manager representation by Imnewhereokay1 • last post Jul 8th
I'm making this post because I'm so frustrated and bummed. I have been trying to get talent agency and management representation for years now. I started acting 13 years ago and I'm now 23. I have a local talent agent in KY, but they suck. I've done many showcases and studied with teachers In Los Angeles with either a no or I never hear a response. I have also sent out cold emails to agents and managers and again no luck. Also I submit through actors access, but no response to my submissions and not many auditions in my category to begin with. I'm female with blonde hair and blue/green eyes. I don't know what I'm doing wrong or if its just me or if my headshots suck or what. I know I'm a good actor. I'm confident in that. I'm just so eager to be able to get auditions for tv shows and movies. Does anyone have any have any advice or motivational stories??
Acting Discord by siresaix • last post Jul 8th
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Help wanted for growing Media Production company by Frictionite_Studios • last post Jul 8th
Howdy from Oklahoma! My name is Delta C. Hawkins, I am the owner of Frictionite Studios and lead developer of the upcoming RPG game Lupus Ex Machina- Frictionite Studios is a Media Production company that is centered around producing media such as Games, Film, Music, Books, etc. As our company, though small, progresses into a larger entity each quarter; we are looking for artists, animators, designers, influencers, analysts, photographers, programmers, journalists, music producers, writers, cinematographers, actors, singers, VFX artists, and more to join our company! How will projects and payment work? Everyone working under the Frictionite Studios brand are allowed to pitch a project idea of their own design, no matter the platform, and become a Project Director. Project Directors will be able to work with other creators in the creative branches to collaborate and produce media for a quarterly profit. In terms \*of\* quarterly profits, every 3-month period's profits will divided in percentages by the workload of each member of a project's development team. The ones who worked harder and longer on a project will receive larger cuts, whereas the ones that only handle a small workload receive smaller cuts. This way, everyone is paid fairly and hard work and long hours are rewarded as they should. The more copies or revenue generated from a project, the larger the payout each quarter regardless of someone's cut. What are the benefits of working under this brand? Rather than attempt to work under a small name self-represented brand, the goal of Frictionite Studios is to provide a singular base of amassed followers that all represented brands, projects, and products can benefit off of and market to. Of course, all credit will be given to the rightful creators. (We are VERY adamant about making sure credit and citations to the original creators are provided at all times, even to those who leave Frictionite Studios. If you made something, the world is going to know it was you.) Are you perhaps not one for creativity, but are still interested in representing our lovely brand? We also provide positions for social media campaigns, marketing, and analytics for quarterly profits and market trends! If you are interested in working with Frictionite Studios, please upvote and comment below what positions you'd like to apply for, or simply message us here on Reddit. Thank you all for taking the time to read this article, I hope you all have a wonderful day! \-Delta Hawkins, Owner of Frictionite Studios
[serious] why do so many french actresses go nude ? by BernieIsNoSocialist • last post Jul 8th
Sophie Marceau and Vanessa Paradis even went nude before they were 18. Adele Exarchopoulos was auditioned for Blue is the warmest color when she was still 17. What’s wrong with France ? And don’t get me started with the « oh it’s just acting, yada yada ». Lea Seydoux and Ophelie Bau said that they regretted doing the nude scenes in Kechiche’s movie. Change my view : there’s something wrong. I can’t put words on it but it feels weird
Side hustles while working other than serving or bar tending. by Global-Bridge-6787 • last post Jul 8th
Actor friends, what side hustles do you do in addition to your acting career? I’m in HR but I want to make a pivot at some point but I need income flexibility and stability, which I know don’t work well often. I’m considering getting a real estate license as I am a skilled communicator and persuasive but I don’t know much about the hurdles that line of work may present with schedules and such.
Why do so many people dislike self-tapes? by actresswhowrites • last post Jul 8th
I mean I’m not an auditioning actor and I cringe when I watch myself back too but self-tapes seem like a savior to me because it seems like it would allow you to have Both a stable day job and an acting career! Considering that post I saw once on here that showed someone got like 11 callbacks and 4 bookings after like 200 auditions, I think that since the success rate is so low on average, the idea that people can now balance self-tapes with more stable work rather than food service should be a good thing! I hope they stay honestly but I’d love to hear your thoughts.
All About Acting PART #2 at the ReelHeART. Friday July 9 at 2:15 ESTPM by miquelon • last post Jul 8th
Professional Development Workshop for Actors/Actresses. Live Auditions On Zoom! 2:15PM(EST) FRIDAY JULY 9! Have a 2 Minute Prepared Monologue Plus HEADSHOT. You Will get GREAT FeedBack! How To Present Yourself. Proper CV Format. Adjudication of Your Headshot. Adjudication of Your Monologue + Much Much MORE! Details here: [https://reelheart.org/en/reelheart-2021/all-about-acting-part-2-kimberly-skyrme/](https://reelheart.org/en/reelheart-2021/all-about-acting-part-2-kimberly-skyrme/)
Actors with Producers/Showrunners by hiponcronus • last post Jul 8th
Recently, I did a scene on set where I could tell the producers/showrunners weren’t super super happy with the performance I was giving, but the Director seemed to receive it positively at first. I could see the Director/Producer talking a couple of times, and from what I could make out, it seemed like they disagreed on what the character’s intention is. Eventually, the Director asked me to adjust for this specific scene, as per the Producers’ request, which I did and it seemed like it was given the green light. I guess my question is: how much should I worry about how my acting is coming off to the Producers, especially when nothing explicit is being said to me about how I’m playing the character itself. Everytime I see the producers/writers, they always say good job and how much they loved my audition, and it’s not like I’ve been explicitly told that I’m interpreting the character the wrong way (today was the first time something like this happened) - but i just have this weird suspicion that not everyone is happy with the performance I’m giving but no one has explicitly told me. I guess I just get nervous since they’re the Producers and Writers and basically have my character’s fate in their hands and I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize that.
Advice needed for pay negotiation on feature film by SuperNovaGemini444 • last post Jul 8th
Hello, again! I got such a helpful response on my last post that I've decided to reach out for help again. I recently booked my first lead role in a feature film. The budget for the film wasn't discussed but they sent me the daily pay rate. I was wondering is it possible for me to negotiate for a small percentage in sales of the movie as well as the day rate? I had an actress friend say that her agent ( I don't have an agent yet) usually asks for 1.5% in movie sales. Would it be appropriate for me to ask for this as well considering I am the lead and how can I go about asking without seeming entitled or needy? Thank you so much for any input! ​ Edit: I should mention this is a non-union film
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jul 8th
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.
Acting enthusiasts of Reddit: Who is a better actor, Owen Wilson or Paul Rudd? by CashTheTurtle • last post Jul 8th
Who has better acting chops, and what is your reasoning?? First time poster in this sub. Please help me settle an argument I had with a friend. Would love to hear any thoughts
How do I tell my agents I don’t want to do MOW, TV Christmas Movies, and Cheesy Network Movies? by IVLO11 • last post Jul 7th
I’m a Toronto based actor and several MOW productions and Network TV Movies shoot. I always get auditions for roles in these cheesy hallmark movies and it’s not really the material or projects that interest me. I’m not necessarily in this for the money. I want to tell great stories and be part of projects I really like. I’ve been lucky to have my first 3 union jobs being HUGE Network productions. Though my roles are small, they are Netflix, CBS, and Paramount +, jobs. That is the type of work I want. How do I communicate this to my agent without having them think that I think I’m too good for those parts? It’s just not what I want to do. Any tips help!
Next step by iovoko • last post Jul 7th
I have short scenes written for a reel. I have a good mic and an editing app. I have agencies I’d like to submit to. I have a photographer I’d like to do headshots. What I DON’T have is the order in which I’m supposed to do these things. Reel, headshots, actors access, agent? That seems to be the logical progression. However I don’t know if I should wait to get headshots because I’m growing my hair out, and it’s easy for me to tan. What if I look very different in six months and I’ve wasted a ton of money? What am I supposed to do for my reel? I’ll look the same in all of my scenes. Shoot some now, some later? As for submitting for roles on my own, I need the previous things. So that’s a catch 22. To get an agent, I need the previous three things. It’s worth noting that the theatre and filming scene where I live is dead. I’m really lost here.
Award-winning voice actor Ray Porter discusses narrating female voices by ce-19 • last post Jul 7th
Friend refuses to get a day job by rebeccazone • last post Jul 7th
I have a friend who's an actor. She was doing ok before the pandemic, some plays and bits, paying her rent. During the pandemic, obviously there was no work. And she collected unemployment and sold her car. She was venting to me last night. Now that the world is opening, she says she can't take some acting jobs because she doesn't have a car. I ask her if she's trying to get a car. I asked her if she's been applying for other types of jobs. She says she's willing to do anything but nobody calls her back when she applies to Target or whatever. But also she doesn't want to do anything else besides act.... so I feel like she's not really trying to do anything. ​ I tell her she could always get a day job that's flexible and audition and save for a car. And she kinda just dismissed that. ​ Is the economy that bad? Is it hard to get a basic day job or retail job you don't care about? Is it ok to hold on to your dreams and hope? ​ \*\*\*\*Also she's dating a guy in a similar situation job wise who doesn't leave his apt ever and she just goes over and sleeps over occasionally. Whew