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Canadian Acting Agencies by AmetrisB • last post May 1st
What are the best Canadian agencies? Am an actress based out of Toronto and am looking for a great agent.
First check!! What did you buy? by B1gred95 • last post May 1st
Hey all! I can officially call myself a professional actor as I am receiving my first check from an upcoming commercial. I am looking to buy something to commemorate the milestone and was curious about what you all may have done with your first check.
Acting and Mental Health? by justintimeforstuff • last post May 1st
I’ve heard about several actors who’ve needed therapy or felt depressed after playing a role. Some of which are Michael B. Jordan for Black Panther and Lakeith Stanfield in Judas and the Black Messiah Is this something we should be concerned about for ourselves
Anyone looking to rehearse? by ajinirs • last post May 1st
Hi, I’m a beginning actress looking to make friends to rehearse and talk about acting with, I’d you’re interested please DM me!
The Role of Breasts in Acting by woodwerksKY • last post May 1st
I have noticed that certain female celebrities seem to have variable breast sizes. Sometimes, depending upon the movie a lady is presented as very busty and exposing lots of skin. Other times in public appearances the ladies are very much less so. How common is it that one has their bust size changed for roles? Is this done with cosmetic surgeries or do they enhance natural bounty with padding, bra design and such? Do actresses resent the male influence on these physical attributes? I hope this post is not offensive, I just wanted to have real actors opinions.
how do you deal with discouragement with wanting to be an actor?? and the money aspect of it? by aesztic • last post May 1st
ive been fixated currently on what actors make for money recently. as i’m getting older and i have to figure out what i’ll exactly do when i’m older, this is when i start researching more of the financial things of an actor. but with doing this it has really discouraged me as an actor. i keep researching and researching to only hear that barely anyone makes it, all actors are poor, it’ll be impossible to live comfortably working in the industry.... all these things seriomakes my heart literally sink. i have never cared about fame and much of the money with acting but again, i’m getting almost to 18, and i have to think logically on what my dream career is going to get me. the more i hear about the reality, the more it’s pushing me down. idk what to do. i just maybe need some encouragement? and i love acting don’t get me wrong but it’s just so so hard that all i hear about is that acting pretty much can never get you anywhere....yes pretty much sums it up from every youtube video, and website article i’ve read. i hope i can change this mentality bc right now it’s really messing me up!
Any way to know what acting technique is taught at each drama school? by stile03 • last post May 1st
Pretty much what the title says. I’m just trying to figure out what techniques my favourite actors use to see if there is a pattern. Thanks in advance
Help! Advice for a Aspiring Teen Voice actor! by ariesasshole • last post May 1st
Hello big people, as a small person, I need help. I am a teenage actor that is trying out voice acting. I’ve done musical theater, film, and I’m vocally trained. So the training isn’t what I’m worried about. I’ve also done research and saved up money for equipment (Technica AT4040 Mic, Scarlett audio interface, pop filter, stand, Sony headphones, sound proofing, you name it). Where my trouble lies is the actual technicalities of the industry, especially since I want to do animation. I have little idea as to how create an appropriate demo as all the examples I’ve found are for kids or adults. I also am concerned about knowing my rates, and eventually becoming my own franchise. Or maybe should I just adjust my agency to see if they’ll put me in for voiceover work so I don’t have to bother with a home studio unless absolutely necessary? I also probably need a lesson or two on audio tech. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated
How do you "heal" yourself from an emotionally taxing role? by GlitteringTarget0 • last post May 1st
I need an advice on how to deal with my emotions. I'm that type of actor who has to dig deep into my personal emotional trauma to connect to the hardships of a character I'm playing, and while it does make everything seems more authentic, at the end of the day it's so tiring. I mean of course talking to a therapist and spending time/talking to my closest people helps but, idk, maybe you guys have a better advice on how I should deal with emotional drain? Thank you and have a nice day/evening Reddit!
Take a moment to look back on old self tapes- You'll be surprised what you may find. by express_sushi49 • last post May 1st
What a simple yet effective tool to measure progress. Watch yourself from 6 months, 1 year, 2 years or more back. Do your performances make you cringe? Are you catching all of these rookie mistakes and errors that went under your nose before? ***GOOD***. You're learning and improving, and being constructively critical of yourself and seeing where you needed improvement is pivotal in growing as an actor. Also, it may make for a good laugh.
Why is the second actor better than the first actor in this short scene from Wayne's World 2? by Any_Username_Works • last post Apr 30th
Getting Started Tips? Anything helps! by mel__belle_ • last post Apr 30th
Hi all! I'm new to the whole posting on reddit thing so this may be kind of wonky. But, let's give it a try, shall we? This is going to be long, just a warning. For reference, I am in my final year of college with one semester left in a major I hate. Thankfully, I live very close to a bustling industry area (NYC). After some personal setbacks after high school, I jumped from major to major, hating every one I applied to. Working these setbacks, I got my confidence back and got back into acting. Once again, I realized this is what I wanted to do in my life and where I needed to be. I got back into school theater, and just finished my first student film! I really want this to be a career for me. I have read up about "getting started", all of that -- headshots, finding casting calls, etc. By this summer I'll grab some headshots and sign up for some subscriptions for casting calls (Backstage, Actor's Access, etc). My troubles have laid in these two areas: **finding good classes** and **making a demo reel.** Like I said, I'm still in college. As of right now, I am unemployed as I am focusing on my school work. Being in an area like NYC, there are tons of schools, classes, and conservatorships to choose from. The choices are overwhelming and the prices even more so. I'm broke now and going to be even more broke getting out of school, even when I pick up a job. Some conservatorships are just as expensive as a semester of college, and that daunting price is keeping me away, as much as I want to do it. If anyone lives in the area or is familiar of schools and classes that are on the more reasonable price near the NYC area, I would super appreciate it! Now, demo reels, my enemy at the moment. The process of "you already need experience to gain more experience" cycle from the casting sites I see terrifies the crap out of me. My only camera work has been this one student film. I am uncertain if monologues being used that I tape myself with my phone will be viewed as unprofessional by some. I've seen studios that make reels for actors that charge an arm and a leg, and I have no idea if they are even trustworthy. Once again, any tips help about building a demo reel. I have seen some calls require a cover letter as well, and so many sites have so many different examples that it can become daunting to see which one is the "right one". Like I said, I would like for this to become my career. I would love to act, book roles, have an agent, all of that jazz. All I know is that article upon article from sites telling me twenty different contrasting things have made my brain fry. I would love to know your experiences and tips, if you would be willing to share them with me. Thank you all so much for reading this super long essay! Trust me, anything helps, whether that be here, through a message, or through chat. I hope whoever is reading this has the most amazing day.
Actors Access Demo Reel by LlttleGuy • last post Apr 30th
Is it worth it to upload a demo reel at $22/min on actors access? I’ve only ever done small student/independent short films and my goal right now is to get more footage for a better reel. I see all the breakdowns request demo reels and it looks to me like the only option to upload a reel is to pay that fee right?
Understanding your time frames from the writer's POV by spec_a • last post Apr 30th
​ Tl;Dr - Not sure where to post exactly, skip to bottom to know where I am in my project. ​ So, getting started. I have a single chapter that I feel is ready to have recorded. A single chapter, that's right. I have gotten around the writer's block, and am making progress. The one person I want to see it, will never see the full book, let alone series. My father is dying from COPD and other complications from other health issues. So, with failing sight I figured an audio version would be best. ​ ​ I'm not sure he'll make it to his next birthday (Sept), let alone father's day. So there's the time crunch. ​ ​ How long does it take a single voice actor to record? I mean, it not being a whole book, will probably bring the time down some, lol. It's approx a 25 page chapter (fantasy pocket size pages). And I want it fully voiced. That is, a voice for each character. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Financially it's probably cheaper to hire a one and done narrator. But if my story is not to succeed, I want it going down in full dress, lol. ​ ​ 5,246 total words by MS Word count. The narrator would likely only have about 4800 words once the dialogue was dispersed among voice actors. ​ ​ Narrator - male (preferably but not a deal killer) Hero - male Support 1 - Female Support 2 - Female Support 3 - Male BBG Demon - Male? (Need deep voice) Misc demon vocals (human through reptilian. ​ So up to 6 different folks. I have considered narration myself, but I can't stand my voice. And I don't understand how people can listen to me, lol. ​ So if I have separated out the dialogues with descriptions as to tone or inflection/situation is that good for you folks? Or do you prefer to have it in-context? ​ ​ Steps I've taken this far: Finished manuscript portion for recording Signed up on Voices and Fiverr to look for potential voices. Posted a question here in hopes to find guidance with my rushed deadline. For those concerned: This recording would absolutely be paid and NOT sold. Strictly personal/private use by one person who doesn't know how email works.
How has acting impacted your life? by dontcallmebythat • last post Apr 30th
I was thinking about how being an actor, and continuing to study and practice acting, has impacted me as a person. It's fascinating to me that it's one of the rare professions that is so intimately linked to who you are! I've always been a pretty guarded person, but I've been realizing that acting has made me a lot open and more vulnerable in daily life. I make a lot of unconscious facial reactions now that reflect my inner thoughts, which was nonexistent before. I used to have a pretty sturdy mask! It's a little scary since it makes me nervous to think that I'm easy to read, but I also love that it's a result of my acting, and more importantly, being more connected to my emotional state. How has acting impacted your life or personality?
Scouted for Short film and confused? by Southern-Primary-593 • last post Apr 30th
Preface I'm 20 AMAB Non-binary turning 21 So yesterday around 5pm I get a DM from a casting director assistant who identifies herself as such/ tells me who the casting director she works for is (I look her up and she's valid -- I asked my friends in the creative industry if they knew her / her work as well and she's legit). It took me by surprise tbh because while a lot of my friends are creatives in the industry I am not on anybody's radar/didn't submit to anything or contact this person. She fully reached out to me and said she found me through her "research." She told me they were casting for a short film (lead role) and that if I was interested she wanted to send me an email with details. Verbatim of the DM: "Hey (my name), I work for casting director (insert her name). We’re currently working on a short film set to shoot in (name of location) in June and I came across your insta in my research. Would it be possible for me to get your email address so I can send you some details to see if you’re interested? Thanks so much!" I responded back, thanked her and gave two email addresses-- she responded promptly and friendlily and said she'd send over more info /details "shortly." I anxiously/excitedly waited but no more messages (though she was active on social media after). I'm now here at 3pm the next day with zero emails in either of my inbox and feeling like the excitement was all for nothing. I looked up the film and fell even more in love with it and there's some major contributors to such (would open a lot of doors I think). Is reaching out randomly/the ghosting a normal occurrence? Did they just move on / realize I'm not what they wanted (as again I'm not a training actor-- I don't market myself in this way online though whatsoever) should I reach out her again on social media / email the casting director personally (my friends in the industry told me not to and that it may take some time) or do I just smear the dream and move on? I know they're probably scouting a lot of other people so it's possible that maybe they found a better fit but still? Again not an actor, don't know how this scene operates, I don't have an agent / a portfolio or headshots and am in college. However, it seems like they want "off the streets" people with this kind of close experience. Typically I'd move on but this has never happened / the role feels perfect for me and the characters narrative is central to my own experiences and I want to do everything I can to secure such potentially. All advice welcomed!
Why are south Asian people so badly represented in this industry ? by darknix19 • last post Apr 30th
Hi so , I’m a south Asian (Bangladeshi to be exact) and I’m an aspiring actress just starting out. I couldn’t help but notice that many acting jobs or castings in the acting industry aren’t as diverse as I would’ve hoped them to be Like for example when I search up the cast of a specific movie or tv show that I really loved, most of the cast is made up of white people , black people , mixed raced people and sometimes oriental Asian people too , but I almost never see someone who’s south Asian And whenever I do see south Asian people, They are basically playing the part of a character who has this stereotypical Indian persona or they have a family who is represented as the stereotypical classical Indian family. south Asian people aren’t that well represented in this industry:/ Which kind of makes me mad :D And obviously I’m aware that there are also castings that specify that they are open to all ethnicities but,even in that case they almost never pick the south Asian girl ( or guy) So what I want to know is Why is it that south Asian people are so badly represented in the acting industry ? If anyone can answer my question ,I will be forever grateful :D I just want more diversity and I want to keep on acting ya kNow :’) ( also if you’ve read so far tysm )
What other casting sites do you use aside from the usual? by Principal_Tala_7 • last post Apr 30th
We all know about Actors Access, Casting Frontier, Casting Networks, and Backstage. Does anybody here use Cast It Talent? What about Now Casting? Any other sites? I find Cast It Talent not user friendly at all but that is where the majority of television roles get posted. It's so frustrating to use, they need to post a tutorial. \*sigh\*.
CANADIAN ACTORS: Any good online audition classes in Canada to recommend? by nancysong74 • last post Apr 30th
I'm interested in taking auditioning classes. I'm based in Vancouver but I'm okay with taking auditioning classes across Canada online (ie Toronto). Let me know which ones you guys are taking and which teachers/studios you know have a great track record. Thanks!