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Autistic portrayal in film and TV by AndersN-H • last post Jun 14th
Dear actors and actresses. I ask for your help on a subject that might be of interest. We have an anonymous online-questionnaire about opinions on autistic portrayals in a selected number of films and TV-shows (e.g Rain Man, The good doctor, Atypical, and Music). It takes 5-7 minutes. I posted the same survey on a group for screenwriters and had a lot of good conversations on the topic of screenplays with characters with autism (and other conditions). I will respond to all comments you post here. The team that is conducting the study are: Professor Anders Nordahl-Hansen (Norway), PhD-candidate Stian Orm (Norway), Associate professor Michelle Dean (USA), and Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson (UK) [https://nettskjema.no/a/autism](https://nettskjema.no/a/autism)
Would I have to trill the r's for voice acting? by BobsBurgerLove • last post Jun 14th
Hi so some voice actors trill their r's and is that a genetic thing for them because I know I can't do it.
Is the Blue Snowball a good cheap starting mic? by jitsuzon-shugi • last post Jun 13th
New voice actor is this any good for narrating and such?
Any actors out there ever consider becoming a Talent Agent ? by actorneedshelp • last post Jun 13th
Every time I mentally take a break or mentally step away from acting, I tend to ask myself...why don't I just be an agent? To put yourself in my shoes, you would have to be in your mid 30's to early 40's , that's really who this question is targeted to, its just, when you're in that age bracket, your priorities/life/ and especially your health CHANGE completely compared to when you were younger. So, that's why the "agent route" comes to my mind, and NOT because I think the grass is greener on the other side. **Is there anyone else (preferably in that age bracket) out there that has considered or might be considering going the Agent route ?** I would honestly be happy with either of these careers (Acting or Agent), of course when I was in my teens and 20's, I thought I had "all the energy in the world and nothing could stop me"...but then I got older, and older, lol (so this is why this post is more directed to the older ones out there on Reddit) ​ *\* this is just an added thought...I have always said that acting was my "dream"...but i think I just wanted to be in that Hollywood/mainstream environment... I think that's why I don't have a problem considering becoming an Agent...*
Actors Connection - Email vs Website by cheapfakesunglasses • last post Jun 13th
Hi- I get the email notification for Actors Connection classes/seminars, which usually rolls in at about 11am everyday. I'm wondering, does anyone know what time the classes become posted and available for enrollment on their WEBSITE? Is it the same time, or earlier? Thanks.
Worried a friend is getting scammed, (CGTV) by LeSexyMemer • last post Jun 13th
So I am not into acting whatsoever but my friend is and she asked me for a ride to go to a audition but when we got there it wasn't what I expected at all. It felt more like they were trying to hire for a MLM, having a conference about how hard it is to get auditions and having a actor tell you the same stuff for 3 hours, the "auditions" were getting everybody in a big room one at a time stand up and say the line they prepared. She seemed really excited about it but as a 3rd party I'm worried I'm seeing through the facade. Has anybody done this? have you heard of it? Is it worth the money?"
I made an emotional acting experience and would like to share it by NSJack • last post Jun 13th
I’ve always dreamed of becoming a professional actors despite being a isolated Brazilian dude. And one of the most stereotypical skills an actor must have is the ability to cry, right? More specifically the ability to invoke emotions. So for the past 3 weeks I was determined to learn how to cry… like a pro. I researched both physical (blinking, onions etc.) and emotional methods (Meisner, Emotion Recall...) to do so while experimenting all of them with myself. I think the result is something that can be useful for the acting nerds like myself ahaha. If not, at the very least is somewhat funny. The whole process is documented in video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_OlyNQ9Gf4U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OlyNQ9Gf4U) Please tell me what you think! ;)
I’m looking to contact an actor for a job so who should I speak to? Booking Agent or Manager? by Plane_Band_6897 • last post Jun 13th
Thanks for helping!
U.K. actors: Mandy profile attachments by agnesroddy • last post Jun 13th
I’ve applied for a few roles through Mandy.com but it seems like the video I uploaded (demos) aren’t actually attaching to the application? It’s just my pdf CV. anyone know what I’m doing wrong? When I apply for a new role - all the previous files are there but then when I view my applications only the pdf is downloadable. It’s really frustrating if I haven’t actually attached what I’m meant to.. anyone know what I’m talking about at all?
Am i a bad actor if I can’t get an agent? by Glittering_Candle_23 • last post Jun 13th
Granted I only just received training last summer and I have almost no experience— but some others in that boat who graduated with me got agents, and almost everyone got an agent in total. I’m really stressing out!
Discussion: Is there a better system for SAG eligibility via vouchers? by SPELDWR0NG • last post Jun 12th
I've been thinking about the current systems in place for becoming SAG eligible. I see a lot of good and bad points to the current system when it comes to principal performers. When it comes to background actors, however, I think the system can be improved. Since the union does seem to be interested in finding ways to improve this sort of thing, maybe it's worth discussing some possible improvements. Maybe in a decade or so there may be a better system in place for new people if we talk about it now. The current system for becoming eligible via background vouchers is to collect three vouchers from jobs worked on SAG projects. The problem is, whether or not you receive a SAG voucher when you work on a SAG project seems to be almost pure luck. You could work 3 days and become eligible or you could work 300 days and not. It's pretty similar to the loot box system used in video games. You might collect 300 vouchers in around 120 days worked "on average" but there's no reliability to it. Do you have any ideas on how this system could be improved? I would think that maybe there could be a new type of voucher that you always receive if you work non-union background on a SAG-AFTRA project. If you collect enough of these vouchers, say 100, you become eligible that way. I don't know what the number would be. I just used 100 as an example. the real number could be 75, 120, 150, or anything really. I guess ideally they'd want the number to be whatever keeps new members becoming eligible at the same rate they do now. In my idea, this new voucher would replace the old one. Alternatively, the new voucher could be used alongside the old one. In that case you would need an exceedingly large number of them to become eligible. At that point it would just be to make sure someone doesn't devote many years to this and happen to get shafted by never becoming eligible. It seems like it makes sense from a producer's standpoint. Under my system, if you book a SAG background actor you'd know they had at least x number of days experience. This seems fair to me. Anyone have thoughts or ideas on the subject?
networking in la/nyc for actors by Anywhere______ • last post Jun 12th
Best places to meet casting directors and other industry folk? Especially for something that has just landed in LA wanting to make connections and get a referral to a good agency?
What are some ways to help an actor deliver lines with truth? by DarthKanyeW • last post Jun 12th
Hi all! I’m a writer-director prepping a project soon. I have an incredible cast, but my lead actor has a couple moments where the lines she delivers doesn’t feel “real”. What I mean is that it feels devoid of emotional truth, almost melodramatic/wooden. As actors, what are ways a director can help make you feel more comfortable and encourage an adjustment to have delivery come across feeling authentic and not “wooden”.
Following other aspiring actors on Instagram by alysplanet • last post Jun 12th
***HEY!*** I was wondering if any aspiring actors wanted to follow each other on Instagram and possibly form a group chat where we can support one another, give advice, tips, network, etc! Preferably anyone at the ages of 13-20. **BTW**... I'm 17, a black girl, and live in California
Getting out of your head by Ill-Nefariousness0 • last post Jun 12th
My whole life (I grew up as a competitive dancer) as a performer and especially now as an actor, I’ve been told that I look like I’m thinking or that I’m too in my head and I need to let go. Any advice about how to achieve “letting go” or get out of my head? I’ve never been able to do it and it’s holding me back, especially with Meisner stuff. If anyone could advise about what it feels like to be in your head versus out of your head or what worked for you, it would be so, so helpful!
Join a fun project by itaielidan • last post Jun 12th
We are making a fan game based on Avatar The last Airbender (you can see footage in the post history for this account) , and we are looking for a voice actor to play the role of a caster. Everyone on the team is doing this for free so there is no pay.
Night Shoots *Older Actors by DasherDiva • last post Jun 12th
For my fellow older actors (*could apply to anyone though) who on a typical take medications before bed … —that if you take too late will screw up your next day —but you can’t take on time for a night shoot because the meds induce sleep… what do you do about it for a night shoot? I’ll probably talk to doctor about modifying or temporary changing. Any suggestions?
Game video to use for demo by MATRIM666 • last post Jun 12th
I am a German actor and want to get into game VA(localisation). But I have no demo material whatsoever. I was wondering if someone knows sources for videos like cutscenes, trailers etc. Which I can use to record my voice on an upload them to my home page. So basically free to use an edit or even public domain videos.
What Goes into Final Casting Decision? by Dapper-Treat-7846 • last post Jun 12th
When it’s down to the wire and there’s only 2 or 3 actors for a role, what goes into that final decision? I know what that point that the directors/producers usually have their say, but how do networks and executives decide on an actor? Thanks!!
Meeting ghosting… by acf5402 • last post Jun 12th
Hey everyone, so I’m an writer/actor/comedian and I had a meeting with a great, well-known agency about a month ago after a friend referral and sending them some tape/scripts. The meeting went super well — their head of comedy told me it sounded like I was “knocking on the door and just needed help kicking it in”, and their lead theatrical agent said she definitely wanted to send me sides to put on tape to send back to her. Also, the vibes were just solid. I felt like we really hit it off. I left the meeting and sent thank you notes. After a week, I hadn’t heard anything, so my friend who they rep and who recommended me nudged them by emailing them to thank them for meeting with me. The theatrical agent told him it was their pleasure, I was adorable, and she was “definitely gonna send him something to tape!” That was three weeks ago now. Haven’t heard anything. I emailed her this week just to see if she wanted me to tape still/check in… nothing. Is it time to move on? What’s going on here?