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Actra and sag by EvolutionTime • last post Jan 14th
Hey I have a quick question. It might seem like a obvious answer. But can Actra members still be apart of sag-aftra projects? Like for example there is a casting call for a project and the union for that project is sag and the actor is actra can they be apart of it ?
Sydney acting schools by jimnz93 • last post Jan 14th
Hi everyone, I am currently in the process of trying to decide which private acting school to apply for in Sydney, Australia. I have whittled it down to two that I like the look of and they are TAFTA and Screenwise. The TAFTA Full time program runs for 6 months from Feb and July each year and in the final term you create a showreel, hoping to showcase your talents as an actor for agents to see. During the 6 months you attend 3 full days a week (Mon, Weds and Friday) from 10am - 5pm, totalling around 418 hours (on their website) of teaching and practical work. Screenwise is a 12 month course and is 1 full day a week or two evenings a week and the website doesn't note how many hours but an estimated guess would be somewhere around the 300 hour mark. 44 weeks\*6.5 hours a week. The final term at screenwise also is producing a showreel. The course is in fact called the showreel course. ​ I am very drawn the the TAFTA course as I am lucky enough to be in the position to be able to take 6 months off work and enroll Full time, but I am struggling to find anything online around the reputation of the company or any reviews. Screenwise has a great alumni and great reviews but the hours of teaching are much more attractive at TAFTA. I must note also that both courses are nearly identical in price, circa $9,500 AUD. ​ Does anyone out there have any insight, recommendations or experience with one or both of these companies? Thanks in advanced. ​ Jim
Finding your spark again by danish_throwaway • last post Jan 14th
Before the pandemic I had career making jobs lined up but I also had so much passion. Now i have no jobs and i have absolutely no passion. I mean I still wanna act, but it's just so hard to keep my head up right now. We were 6 months through rehearsals, and now the project is dead. And i have nothing now. Like i don't even want a job right now I just want that job back. Do any of you fellow actors and actress have any advice for a relatively young actor?
2020 in review by sucobe • last post Jan 14th
Every year I sit down and tally up everything film wise that I've done as an actor the previous year to gauge where I am at, where to improve, etc. I present 2020. |YEAR|AUDITIONS|CALLBACKS /PINNED|BOOKINGS|PERCENTAGE OF BOOKING| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |2015|40|1|2|5%| |2016|73|2|4|5.5%| |2017|120|7|7|5.8%| |2018|83|5|2|2.4%| |2019|95|2|0|0%| |2020|63|6|2|3.2%| ​ Of these auditions, they are the following (**BOLD= BOOKINGS)**: |YEAR|FILM|TV|SHORT/STUDENT|COMMERCIAL| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |2015|5|**33**|1|0| |2016|8|**49**|0|10| |2017|11|**58**|26|**22**| |2018|**10**|41|17|11| |2019|6|47|22|11| |2020|**1**|**37**|1|24| ​ And the time of year (**BOLD= BOOKINGS)**: |YR|JAN|FEB|MAR|APR|MAY|JUNE|JULY|AUG|SEPT|OCT|NOV|DEC| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |2015|0|0|0|0|0|1|3|7|**11**|**10**|3|5| |2016|2|6|**1**|2|4|3|11|**9**|7|**12**|6|9| |2017|**7**|12|6|**11**|7|**6**|4|14|**13**|14|**18**|**6**| |2018|12|19|4|0|1|4|6|**12**|11|13|**7**|7| |2019|14|9|13|9|5|4|8|8|7|11|2|5| |2020|10|6|11|5|1|2|2|3|6|8|**6**|4| And lastly, location: |YEAR|LA|NY|ATL|SEA| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |2015|39|0|0|1| |2016|70|0|0|3| |2017|115|0|1|4| |2018|81|0|0|2| |2019|94|0|0|1| |2020|59|4|0|0| **NOTES** I am pleasantly surprised how well I did considering COVID and me switching agents start of 2020. So I count my blessings with that. Moreover, I am ethnically ambiguous, I have stunt experience and I can travel easily and as such audition all over to increase my opportunities. Also, as every path is different for actors, what works for me, might not work for you. I am by no means a statistician. I use excel for all this and just manually track each month as I go along. Take it with a grain of Himalayan salt. **FURTHER NOTES** This does not include financials, which I also keep track of and keep separate from my everyday life (according to the IRS this is just an "expensive hobby"). I could further break this down based upon CDs but I'm too lazy. Quick search shows top 3 CDs: Nicolo/Colloff (13), Wendy O'Brien (9) and Jeanne McCarthy and company (9). I also jot down when I get new headshots, swap reps, or take a new class. I'm sure I can also factor that into this, but again, too lazy. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
Do all of my headshots need to be professional? by aztecgold882 • last post Jan 14th
Hello everyone! I've had my Actors Access profile for a few years now, and I only have one professional headshot on it. I have booked everything on my resume with it, but a casting director recently suggested that I add a few more pictures to show some different looks. My question is: do these other photos need to be professional too? I'm not in a place where I can afford more professional headshots right now, but I have plenty of other good-quality photos that I feel could work, if that's appropriate. My professional shot will still be the one I submit first, and the one I bring to auditions. Any thoughts? Thank you!!
help: the silent agent by No-Shake3364 • last post Jan 14th
Hello I am an actor under 18 in the chicago land area. I landed an acting agent during quarantine since I had some theatre creds etc on my resume and a decent headshot. I was super excited for our virtual meeting but she was late with no communication so we rescheduled. Since august to january Its been silent. I try my best by actively taking classes, networking on social media, submitting to projects on backstage, actors access and open calls and I do update her on these things. They also are barley active on their instagram and website pages. Do I drop this agent? I don't know what to do because I know acting is a marathon but I haven't gotten a single audition in 6 months/since signing with them and I feel like I am wasting myself and potential growth and time.
Tips on getting into acting without an acting school by OpheliaLoveflower • last post Jan 14th
Hello everyone!! I can imagine this question is asked quite a lot so I’m sorry :( I’m 18 years old with no background in acting at all. My parents forced me to study engineering but I’ve always wanted to become an actor even though I have never mentioned it to anyone because I’m too shy and probably lack confidence since most people would laugh at me if I had told them. (I’m not good looking or I’m not tall etc.) I recently bought IRREVERENT ACTING by Eric Morris but I’m not sure if it is a good book to start with. Since there is a pandemic, I can’t take any courses so either I have to read books/articles or watch videos. Could you recommend me any books or websites that I can check? Thank you so much, have a great day <3
Cool! But...what about regular actors, or actors trying to break in, or have been trying for years to get a shot? by Food_Pre-Chewer • last post Jan 14th
Acting classes? Groups? by 89lish • last post Jan 14th
Hi. I am new here, so I’m not too sure on how to make proper use of Reddit as of yet, so my apologies if this post does not make sense or has been posted somewhere it shouldn’t have been. I am hoping to break into the work of commercial acting.. I have representation, I did a couple workshops last year but of course when Covid hit and turned into a pandemic, everything sort of just stopped. I am hoping to find out if anyone can recommend any workshops/online classes, or can point me in the direction of an actors group where reputable resources/great advice can be discussed (obviously Vancouver area) Thanks so much!
Would it be unprofessional to submit to a "closed" casting call? by ShrekFan2 • last post Jan 14th
The casting call is still up on actor's access, it was posted January 8th and said that the submissions closed on 01/11/2021. It's the first casting call I've seen that applies to my type which is why I really want to apply if it seems acceptable, but I don't want to make myself seem unprofessional by submitting when I shouldn't. I can't really tell if it is November 1st or January 11th but the casting call is still up 3 days after January 11th. I thought 3 days to cast the main characters of the movie seemed like a small amount but for filming dates it said " o/a Feb 23rd - o/a March 31st" so maybe it is the 11th? I don't really know. I think if the call is still up tomorrow I'm going to record a monologue, take some pictures for headshots and submit because my area only has a few potential acting jobs and most of them are for people of different ethnicities than myself so I can't apply to them. I won't if it seems grossly unprofessional, though, as I don't want to burn the few bridges I have. Anyway I just want input if this seems acceptable or if you'd advise against it - I tried googling but nothing that came up really applied so this is my last resort. All feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Can I still be a actor even if I dropped preforming arts GCSEs? by Subkay05 • last post Jan 14th
I’m a bit worried that I won’t be able to do acting or get an acting career because of this :(
I have never interviewed a child actor but Lilly Aspell was charming and professional. We talked about her role as Diana Prince in #WonderWoman1984 and I think in a few years time she will be very busy in Hollywood! by Thegeekofsteel • last post Jan 13th
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z\_8UYWuj-o&t=15s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z_8UYWuj-o&t=15s)
Interview with Don Cheadle, what actors need to do. by glennenglishnyc • last post Jan 13th
Some sage advice from Don Cheadle on what actors need to do, to have a real shot at a career! #actor #actorlife #actingclass #ActingChallenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qVLxLi_13s
Cheat sheet : Actors that have cast before - what impressed you about actors ? by CuspChaser111 • last post Jan 13th
Here’s what I noticed about our fellow brothas & sistas: 1. The importance of how to walk into a room. Energy & demeanor. You’re judged the minute you walk in. 2. Follow up after (this was for a play I cast) but a quick 3-line “all the best with project thank you for the audition” made a difference. 3. Dress & attempt at their version of the character. 4. Openness to play with role and make split second changes right there if directed. Some ppl simply cannot take direction. Also some ppl were amazing but were too young / too (whatever) and no matter how good of an actor there was they just weren’t the part - this is why the right headshot to show YOU and your ENERGY is so important - not just a “pretty” picture unless your casting is just “pretty picture” and honestly who wants to engage with that all day - find your accurate casting and stand out that way. I used to think it was just being “a great actor” being off book and having your choices made but it is so much more about your casting & ability to take direction in the room than anything. Sadly I’ve learned it’s more casting v. acting ability. What have you learned while casting as an actor?
Diversity in Casting-What's the truth on the ground? by jackblackbird • last post Jan 13th
Diversity in casting seems to finally be the golden rule to casting. With social pressures, producers are demanding diversity becasue, without a diverse cast, a show or film is almost automatically at a disadvantage and can easily be negatively portrayed. I've heard non-white actors complain of being stereotyped as drug dealers and thug roles and it's absolutely true. I've heard the complaints from our LBGTQ brothers and sisters that LGBTQ roles should be filled by LGBTQ actors and I love this approach. Here's where my question comes in. As someone that has done a couple films myself, I've struggled with wether or not to cast drug dealer/thug roles with actors that are non-white. Is it better to not give into a stereotype or is it better to simply cast the best actor for the role? Are actors of color weary of roles that live in the criminal world or is more a case by case basis? As an actor myself, part of the fun is playing villains and bad people but as a filmmaker, I don't want to further the issues that non-white/LGBTQ actors already face. I've actively tried to find LGBTQ actors to fill roles that were LGBTQ in the film, but this has it's own challenges. LGBTQ could be anyone with any personality and with any background. Is casting LGBTQ only about the sexuality of the actor or is actively seeking LGBTQ actors that live in and understand that world and the unique challenges that a true LGBTQ actor can bring to a role (as opposed to an actor trying to imitate being LGBTQ)? Just curious what the truth on the ground is? Should filmmakers push for diverse casts no matter the subject matter or does it seem forced?
Does Gary Oldman play himself within circumstances with his own mannerisms unless he’s playing someone real? by MedicalKitchen • last post Jan 13th
The man amazes me and I’m wondering if trying to build a character actor resume instead of a leading one would be smart. Does he play himself but hide himself within a costume?
Looking for Actors to Provide Audience Lines (Non-Paid, Quick) by MeTime13 • last post Jan 13th
I'm looking for people to submit lines for the audience of the mange Record of Ragnarok! Please click the link to join my server and look the "general-soundclips" channel for more info! [https://discord.gg/9yXVmsET](https://discord.gg/9yXVmsET)
Can an actor’s chances of getting cast be hurt by cosmetic issues like droopy eyelids or something like that? by Awkward-Ideal • last post Jan 13th
Title basically
Need a Monologue by Plymouth-Deli • last post Jan 13th
I’m a new actor (in an older body) and I’ve been invited to audition for representation. I need a monologue, 1 minute or shorter that would be right for me. I’m a late 50’s male with somewhat of an ethnic NY vibe. I welcome suggestions for a monologue that will help me land an agent. Thanks!