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EcoCast but no Sides?? by hackinwackinsmackin • last post Jan 18th
I got an EcoCast but no Sides were attached and no audition instructions were listed. Just said they're looking for someone available on ___ dates. What do I do? There's no way to respond directly (on Actors Access). Should I post a random file and write in the submission notes?
Good Rep Changes Everything by June_Etoile • last post Jan 17th
In case you are afraid to drop your old rep - I just want you to know good rep changes everything. I've talked to friends in casting and even friends that are actors themselves that have had to cast something (ex. films they had get into sundance) and they were like, "I hate to say it, especially as an actor, but the UTA and CAA's and WM's get to the top of the pile to get seen bc they are top of competition." It sucked hearing that BUT it also inspired me to leave my old rep. I was writing my own projects, getting into contests, and booking parts on my own through friendships/getting seen in class, and I felt they weren't holding up part of their bargain. One of the guys I was on a show with (SERIES REGULAR) told me his agents never sent him out for that role - HE sent HIMSELF out. And he is a certain ethnicity and the showrunner told him, "The agents and Mgrs had told us they had sent us everyone in your ethnicity and age range. And we saw the tape you sent in yourself and was like why haven't we seen this guy yet?!!!" I'm soooo fucking glad I left my old manager and old rep. Even in 2019/2020. They fucking sucked ass. So glad I got my new rep and they are working so much harder for me. So many more rooms. So many more holds. So many more callbacks. So many better CDs to see me. If your gut tells you to leave, leave. So much of the time they want us to feel like "the spoiled whiny actor: - NOPE. If they suck leave. It doesn't have to be the Ivy Leagues of Acting, but have the faith in yourself to leave. It's your fucking career.
How often do professional actors work? by iovoko • last post Jan 17th
By professional, I mean either: making all of their income from acting, or enough to greatly supplement it. If you fall into those categories: I have a question for you! How often do you work? How many auditions/bookings do you get on the average year? What kind of work?
Is Ann Wright Representatives an agency for beginner actors? by factois1 • last post Jan 17th
We interviewed actress Tahirah Sharif, The Beloved Miss Jessel from The Haunting of Bly Manor! We hope you will enjoy her interview!! by -Countertrendfashion • last post Jan 17th
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Start my acting career by Candid_Ad5087 • last post Jan 17th
Am 17 I live in Morocco but I'm moving out to Canada to study nursing program but I want to start my own acting career. My question is can anyone be an actor? Should I continue? And any advice will be helpful. Thank you ❤️.
Where to find a Voice Coach? by RedN0v4 • last post Jan 17th
Where do I look to find someone to help me figure out my strong suits and to help get me set on a path to finding some jobs and get closer to becoming a voice actor?
Need Tips! by WetToast-- • last post Jan 17th
Hello everyone! I'm a new actor, I've recently scored an interview with a talent agent from Heyman Agency. I'm really new to this whole thing, more so the actual business part and professional acting. I'm still in highschool, so I'm pretty nervous. Anyone have any acting tips? Maybe any free online acting classes anyone knows about? Or audition tips or how to find them? Anything helps, thank you!
What is the best way to be involved in acting and film/theatre industry for someone’s in completely different field? by spicyramyunn • last post Jan 17th
Or is it even possible? I’m a senior in college going into grad school for engineering but I was a theatre major until my sophomore year of college. I took several acting classes, was in my uni’s mainstage show, and did a voice acting for a short film. I only changed my major because everyone wanted me to be “realistic”, especially when I’m an international student in the US. However, I can’t even watch movies or go to theatre shows anymore because watching them just hurts and reminds me of what I could have been if I stayed with theatre major. I don’t think this is healthy anymore and I wanna find a way to get involved in the industry again. One thing I’m worried about is that I will be busy in grad school doing research and classes and will have no time for it, but I really REALLY miss acting. I even told my parents that my plan B if grad school doesn’t work out is to ditch everything and be an actor. Anyways, my question is, is there any way to do acting again for a busy graduate student?
Finding a job/internship in LA that’s related to the business by deanu- • last post Jan 17th
I read an article where someone got a job as a casting intern and that opened a lot of doors for them. Is that difficult to do and is it worth it? What other jobs in LA might help networking within the business? I’m curious on if this seems worth it or if it’s just a better idea to stick to auditions and independent methods. I also haven’t heard of a lot of actors previously having jobs in the business that isn’t directly acting. I’m planning on moving to LA in the near future and want to be as prepared as I can be.
How long does it take to achieve representation? by Impact525 • last post Jan 17th
Hey fellow actors! Hope you're all doing well in this new year. My question is regarding representation and how long it usually takes to achieve both a manager and agent. To give you a little sense of myself: I am a 24 year old ethnically ambiguous actor who would fall into the leading man and college boy types. Without sounding boastful, I would say there aren't too many actors who look exactly similar to me. I've been in Los Angeles for one year and I take weekly acting classes and at this point in my training I would say I'm a solid intermediate actor. I self-submit three times a day and have booked eight films since arriving in LA. I'm getting new headshots next month as my current ones are three years old. My resume has a good amount of films, theatre and training. My demo reel currently consists of self-taped auditions where I was pleased with my performances but I'm obtaining footage soon to incorporate into my reel. My goal is to obtain a manager and agent by June 1st in order to take my career to the next level. How long does it usually take from the moment you begin targeting specific managers and agents to the point where you're finally signed? I've heard of actors who got off the bus in LA and were signed before they could even blink. I've also heard of actors who have been trying for years and years to score representation but it just hasn't worked out for them yet. I'm just curious to hear what people have to say. Just this week I received an email from a commercial agent who stated he saw my profile on a casting website and was interested in signing me. We had an amazing Zoom interview and he'll be getting back to me within 1-2 weeks. He said the reason he wanted to interview me was because of my ethnic ambiguity and "it's what everyone in the industry is looking for right now." I was pleasantly surprised because it had never occurred to me to obtain a commercial agent - I've always wanted a theatrical agent and talent manager. However, if he and his agency accept me \*fingers crossed\* I think it'll be a great asset for me because I'll be able to show potential agents and managers that someone in the business thinks I'm viable and believes I have what it takes to make them money. Sorry if this post is incredibly long and detailed but I knew if I just asked "how long does it take to score representation" people would ask me specifics about myself and my career anyway. Thank you!
Actors Access from Abroad? by LGGawd • last post Jan 17th
I know Actors Access usually has a lot of projects posted there that many of us in the UK never get to see on the casting sites down here. I wanted to know if there are people on here outside of America (and hopefully in the UK) that use AA to submit themselves to roles. I'm assuming this would be better than just hoping it somehow makes it onto spotlight for my agent to see.
I might’ve ruined an opportunity to get signed by coopersushi • last post Jan 17th
So 2 years ago, I was in a school play and a local improv acting coach saw me and referred me to this professional film/tv acting coach and casting director. Took me a whole year just to go for a consultation. Then almost another year to work with her because I was finishing high school. Anyway, I finally did a workshop with her via zoom a few months ago. I wasn’t in the best space then, like I was doing really badly in college online and was tired and had no energy all the time. I could’ve gone to more of the extra practices with the other actors and she knew that. The second to last class, she asked me if it would be ok for me to go on auditions during college, implying me getting an agent. I was so excited by this, because getting signed is my goal. But then the last day of class, I was so exhausted for no reason and I took a nap. I completely forgot about the class and slept through it. The last class would’ve been 3 scenes instead of one and I felt bad for missing it. I freaked out and couldn’t decide whether to email her and say I could record the scenes for her, or if that would be weird to say. So I procrastinated on emailing her and then at one point it was too late. I basically just didn’t go to the last class, didn’t email her about it, and haven’t talked to her since. Now it’s sooo awkward. I guess I will just have to sign up for ANOTHER class with her, just so I can talk to her about getting signed. Idk, I hope I didn’t ruin things. I made myself look unprofessional just because mentally I was in a bad place. Plus, when I do end up taking another class with her, what am I supposed to do? Awkwardly bring up months later how I missed the last class or just not say anything? Both options are bad. It’s so embarrassing
New teenage aspiaring actress here by SuperBlanketUser • last post Jan 17th
So I sent a selftape presentation of myself to this casting lady for a movie that is filmed in my city (it only lives about 600k people here in total). I am just in the first step of casting and only in the category "girl 5-17". The casting started in December and they are filming this year. **Do any of you guys know how long time until I get to know if I qualify for further casting or not? Will I even get an e-mail if I didn't?** Also, do you have any idea of how big of a chance I have to get casted? I mean, it is a **big** movie, the biggest created in 2021, but they said that we don't need experience. Since I have a 6-year theatre experience I figured that I have a *little* bit bigger chance at being casted than most others. They did need extra many kids and teens.
Do you stay friends with people that have "left acting" ? by CuspChaser111 • last post Jan 17th
How have you stayed friends with actors that have left the business? A couple of actor friends have "left acting" - which look, I get. It is an exhausting, expensive (mentally and literally) business recently. I guess Covid also took its toll as they had to move home. I've had some buddies that have gone to top schools (Tisch, Yale, etc.) post on social media they are leaving acting for good and these are folks that have major bitter attitude about the industry. I've also noticed these happen to be the very attractive white actors I knew in classes. It's like they hit a certain age and were like NOPE. It's been hard to stay friends with them without them getting sensitive about casting directors/auditions/agents they ask about as I continue to pursue the arts. I am a WOC and trust me it hasn't been a cakewalk. I've had to write my own stuff too besides booking work. It's been hard to avoid the subject of acting with them. Personally I think one is born an actor and will die an actor so you can truly never leave it.
I have an audition and a load of insecurities/ worries... by Dolente • last post Jan 17th
Hello! So I have a load of questions, any advice is so appreciated. So I have been acting for a few years and done so many self tapes, had some little roles in tv shows and a film, so I’m not “green.” But...I had a self tape come in and it’s for a lead role. It’s my third for this casting director (who is very well known and casts incredible projects.) Now, this part is amazing and it’s perfect for me. But one scene is quite traumatic. I’m not sure how to rehearse it because I’m scared that if I get to the right emotional space before I tape it, I will not be able to access it again when I tape. I know that as actors we should be able to repeat things, but I just feel worried I won’t be able to, so I haven’t been rehearsing fully. (I had an audition once where I was very emotional then got a call back and just couldn’t produce it the same and I think this has traumatised me
Looking for a female VA to voice a character approx 13 yrs old (PAID) by ominoke • last post Jan 16th
Hi, I'm looking for a female voice actress with a neutral accent to voice [my character](https://64.media.tumblr.com/9e7dcfe9cfd84e188b26ec64a3ee5a0d/c84c39a9ea45b422-fc/s1280x1920/80fb049207d8b9ff76faceeefee279352b856797.png) as well as provide 2 lines for [2 different similarly aged, female character](https://64.media.tumblr.com/9cb22b550092a0fd1636b45949310332/c84c39a9ea45b422-0a/s1280x1920/09939ccc934197bc822a9c844ace470aa449b01c.png)s. In total, I need about 110 words to be voiced, as well as some sounds like grunts/giggles. I can pay £25 (or the equivalent in your preferred currency) as it's for a student film. For an audition, please could you read this line with a couple takes: “Um…not at the moment. Mum and dad are always at work. I wish I had a sister to play with.” I can provide the full script and a storyboard to help guide you.
Who is this actress playing wonderwoman ? by Amitheasshoke4t54t • last post Jan 16th
Question about Actor’s Access by hithirteen • last post Jan 16th
My current reel on AA is from vimeo. If I decide to make my vimeo private, will that affect how it shows up on my actors access?