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Looking for support/encouragement from actors with similar frustrations. by dwiggs81 • last post Dec 10th
So, I'm nearing my 40's and acting has been something that I've loved since being on stage the first time in high school. Switched up my college major from Biology/Bioengineering to Theatre after my first year and a half and have been living on Chicago for the last 13 years trying to make it my life's work. I also have some wicked depression/self esteem issues that only really go away when I'm on the stage or in front of the camera, doing what I know I'm good at with other people that have the same passion. I've come close a couple times with projects that could open doors, but have fallen apart literally days before opening. Then had to deal with the financial backlash of taking time off regular job working to make this thing, and ending up so far behind that I can't imagine I'll ever have the free time again to find another project. The biggest thing that has made me salty is watching my friends build up resumes and make connections, while I'm working my ass off to barely scrape by and keep a roof over my head. It makes me feel even more alone and hopeless when I realize that they are becoming successful because they have a strong social group or a S/O to help with the financial burden of living. And because of my psych issues I don't want to be a burden on anyone, and feel like I need to be "successful" before I can expect anyone else to want to be in my life. And then the thought that I'm only looking for a relationship so that I can use them to get to my career goals hits and makes me feel even more worthless. Every single roommate I've had, we've ended up hating each other. One even got into a fistfight with me at 5am while on molly and methadone. So I'm extremely wary of living with anyone I consider a friend in case I screw it up again. But the financial expense of living alone is difficult to manage when you need a job with the flexibility to change schedules with like 4 days notice. And especially with COVID I'm depressed because I'm alone, running around the city delivering food and groceries for just barely enough to get by, and not doing what actually brings me joy. That's enough of a rant. Does anyone else feel this way? Have you been able to be a happy starving artist enough that you feel like you're giving equal parts to a relationship? Have you come out the other side? Please, I need to know that there's still hope and that I'm not alone.
Credits on IMDb? by Impact525 • last post Dec 10th
Hey everyone, I'm a 24 year old actor living in Los Angeles who has been pursuing acting professionally for the past year. I've acted in 12 student/short films however I have no IMDb credits to my name whatsoever. Four of these films have never been completed, five are in post-production and the remaining three have been completed but never ended up on IMDb. I'm just wondering if it's completely up to the director/producer/crew of the film as to whether or not the film ends up on IMDb and the cast receives a credit or if the actor can make an IMDb credit for themselves. I know I should probably know the answer to this question already but alas, I don't :O Thank you!
How do actors interested in auditioning for blockbusters find out about these auditions? More details inside. by reddsting • last post Dec 10th
So I often hear that beginner actors who have agents plead with their agents to get them auditions with current big movies that are casting. In the few cases I’ve heard about where actors do this, these ended up being their breakthrough roles. I recently got a well-connected NYC agent. One of her clients has had lead roles in several blockbusters. I’m a minority though (which might affect the available film roles). But how do I find out about these major movies and TV shows casting if most don’t release that info?
Need advice on getting this specific agent. I think I’ve got a chance, I just need advice! by mraladdinsirwat • last post Dec 10th
Hey guys- I take this acting class, and the teacher brought in this agent for the whole class last July. I’ve got my bfa, I’m trained and I’m at the top of the class. I’ve got 19 EMC points. I know I’m good and I know that sounds assholey. I’m not the best in the world, but I can play with the big dogs. Anyways, here’s my sitch. When the agent came in this July, I did mediocre work. Not bad work- but not the best I could have done. I did the dumb mistake of trying to impress rather than focus on creating solid, good moments. And I made some good moments, and I had some good comedic moments. The acting teacher talked to me after and the exact words were “I could tell he’s a better actor than what he did tonight.” So I didn’t push hard immediately after the class- I just emailed the agent, thank you for taking the time to share your expertise with the class, and I hope our paths cross again soon. That was at the end of July- last week, I sent him my materials, including my reel, which has some solid work, and also letting him know ive been booking work (I’m gonna be the lead in a play at a theatre festival). I told my acting teacher about it, and I didn’t get a response. I know agents get a lot of emails so I’m gonna follow up and send him a video of a scene we recorded over zoom during the acting classes, since it’s good work and just to show off more work to him. I’m gonna ask my acting teacher to directly ask the agent to take a look at it, since they’re bros. Do you have any advice for me? I just want to start building a relationship with this agent- I really think we would work well together, and I need more ideas to fight for his attention/time! I had a good conversation with an agent in the same agency as him, but he is in LA and I moved to NYC- should I mention that? Thank you in advance for any advice you’ve got! I think I have a solid shot at this guy signing me, and I need more help doing everything I can to hit my shot
Searching an agent is legit? by mosenco • last post Dec 10th
I read some answers to some posts here, and many of you and also, many of other actors around the world, got their agent cause the agent saw you in a theather, or in a student film, or he went to a acting school and the teachers suggest you and so on. But instead, is it legit to search your own agent, and maybe submit some photos of you, some videos of you where you do a monologue or some act alone? Someone already did that and can share their experiences? Thx a lot
Secret celebrity actors on here? by throwaway19971997x • last post Dec 10th
Curious... are there any undercover celebrity-level actors that frequent this forum?
Johnny Depp Study by No-Fig-8614 • last post Dec 10th
So I've spent some time watching and seeing the aftermath of Johnny Depp and his feud with Amber Heard. Hearing the tapes and testimony.... It kind of wants me to think about a deeper meaning. Curious about what you all think. At first: * Sociopath - No he clearly shows feelings an affection * Naccasicst - Listening to the testimony and tapes he wants what's best for both of them and wants to make things work * Egomaniac - Maybe? * .... Trying to figure out what got in his head so badly that turned him in from one of the greatest typecast actors of all time (you want a bit of an insane/goofy/funny/enjoyable character you get Johhny Depp). What drove him this time it seems like he is just off the deep end?
Is the Stella Adler technique better than Atlantic Acting school one? by StrobeRogers • last post Dec 10th
I'm reading the Atlantic book. I do like how direct their technique is because you can get there faster, but I don't like their actors because you can see their intentions as a paint by numbers performance. Stella actors seem to have cleaner brush strokes. Thoughts/experiences? Thanks
id like to share a scene i did for a film that was in a big film festival please tell me what you think by nicholasbloom • last post Dec 10th
[https://actorsaccess.com/actor/preview/qtplayer.cfm?actor\_media\_id=557314](https://actorsaccess.com/actor/preview/qtplayer.cfm?actor_media_id=557314)
Feeling like my brains just not wired right for acting. by TheVagabondStache • last post Dec 10th
Hi guys, this is my first post on Reddit, but it seems like a really great community and I’m happy to be a part of it! For many many years I’ve dreamed of being a great actor (like most of us who are pursuing acting). I’d love to one day be able to tell stories in the way that people like Saoirse Ronan, Tom hanks, or Andrew Garfield do. The minute I realized I had this dream, I began training and auditioning as often as possible, doing anything and everything I could to make myself the best actor I could be. I’ve been training for several years now and I’m currently finishing up my BFA in Acting degree. While I’ve been fortunate enough to have already gotten some amazing acting experiences on stage and in film, I just have never felt like a good actor, and I’m never proud of the work I do. I don’t tell the truth for a second when I’m acting. No matter how hard I train and practice on my own, or how much I improve and learn new techniques, there’s just a part of acting that I feel like I’ll never understand. My body keeps rejecting things that I’m not actually feeling and I find it impossible to “behave truthfully under imaginary circumstances” as I’ve heard many times in drama school. No matter how detailed of an understanding I have of my character, I never actually feel like I’m embodying that person. It just feels as if I’m trying to do an impression of the character, rather than actually being them. It always feels like I’m faking it. And no matter how much I train, and practice, and rehearse, and improve, that aspect has never changed or gone away. Because of this, I’ve been feeling recently like my brain might just not be wired correctly for acting. This of course breaks my heart because I still have that same dream of being able to tell stories through acting. I’m sorry that was so long, but if anyone else feels this way or maybe has any advice, I’d love to hear!
Casting two additional voice actor roles for narrative sci-fi audio series by ahjotina • last post Dec 9th
Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider these voice actor roles. We are opening up casting for two additional roles. I thought this would be a good place to cast for our new narrative podcast audio series, Earth Eclipsed. I am not sure if this kind of post runs afoul of any subreddit rules (if so, please let me know and I will take it down!), but feel free to ask me any questions in the comments section here, or to email us at casting@thelunar.co. We have an FAQ section on our website as well, which is listed below. Earth Eclipsed is a paid non-union production. All voice roles are compensated based on SAG new media daily minimums. We are looking for unique and talented actors to be a part of this exciting, new audio experience! To apply, please visit our [website](https://thelunar.co/casting). We look forward to reviewing your applications! To the moon! AJ/Nick **About the series:** A brilliant neuroscientist on the brink of a galaxy-changing discovery about human memories has her work cut short when she’s kidnapped by a renegade miner. Thus begins Earth Eclipsed, an audio adventure that follows Dr. Alexine Prometh as she works to outwit Nico Dunn and get back to the Abacus Project, a project that has the potential to save millions of lives. Set in the distant future, this immersive audio series explores what it means to live in a utopian society, and the great lengths a person must go to preserve it. Follow Dr. Alexine Prometh as she works to extend the reach of that utopia, but has to battle against a corporation that threatens to take her work and a man on the fringes hellbent on forcing her to participate in his own devious plan. Earth Eclipsed is a sci fi epic that explores what it means for humanity to be at its best, and what it means when our principles meet practice. Asking questions about data privacy and what it means to aspire to perfection, it's not only a thrilling tale, but a story for our time. The first season of Earth Eclipsed will be released in early 2021 on all major podcast platforms. **About us:** The Lunar Company is a new Los Angeles-based storytelling studio founded in 2020 by Nicholas Prufer, AJ Churchill, and Victor Lee. We combined our interest in science fiction and world-building with our skills in sound design and music to create our pilot project: Earth Eclipsed. An exploration into limits of the podcast medium, Earth Eclipsed is an immersive audio series with the same excitement and depth as visual storytelling. It is the culmination of our curiosity about the self, our philosophy of morality in society, and our understanding of the human experience. This is only our first step into something 'lunar'—a term we've repurposed from the universe of Earth Eclipsed that means 'something that doesn't fit neatly in a box; something fantastic and other-worldly.' We embrace that definition and bring it to the stories we tell, exploring uncharted paths into new media, and daring to go where no one has before.
Casting two additional voice actor roles for fnarrative sci-fi audio series by ahjotina • last post Dec 9th
Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider these voice actor roles. We are opening up casting for two additional roles. I thought this would be a good place to cast for our new narrative podcast audio series, Earth Eclipsed. I am not sure if this kind of post runs afoul of any subreddit rules (if so, please let me know and I will take it down!), but feel free to ask me any questions in the comments section here, or to email us at casting@thelunar.co. We have an FAQ section on our website as well, which is listed below. Earth Eclipsed is a paid non-union production. All voice roles are compensated based on SAG new media daily minimums. We are looking for unique and talented actors to be a part of this exciting, new audio experience! To apply, please visit our [website](https://thelunar.co/casting). We look forward to reviewing your applications! To the moon! AJ/Nick **About the series:** A brilliant neuroscientist on the brink of a galaxy-changing discovery about human memories has her work cut short when she’s kidnapped by a renegade miner. Thus begins Earth Eclipsed, an audio adventure that follows Dr. Alexine Prometh as she works to outwit Nico Dunn and get back to the Abacus Project, a project that has the potential to save millions of lives. Set in the distant future, this immersive audio series explores what it means to live in a utopian society, and the great lengths a person must go to preserve it. Follow Dr. Alexine Prometh as she works to extend the reach of that utopia, but has to battle against a corporation that threatens to take her work and a man on the fringes hellbent on forcing her to participate in his own devious plan. Earth Eclipsed is a sci fi epic that explores what it means for humanity to be at its best, and what it means when our principles meet practice. Asking questions about data privacy and what it means to aspire to perfection, it's not only a thrilling tale, but a story for our time. The first season of Earth Eclipsed will be released in early 2021 on all major podcast platforms. **About us:** The Lunar Company is a new Los Angeles-based storytelling studio founded in 2020 by Nicholas Prufer, AJ Churchill, and Victor Lee. We combined our interest in science fiction and world-building with our skills in sound design and music to create our pilot project: Earth Eclipsed. An exploration into limits of the podcast medium, Earth Eclipsed is an immersive audio series with the same excitement and depth as visual storytelling. It is the culmination of our curiosity about the self, our philosophy of morality in society, and our understanding of the human experience. This is only our first step into something 'lunar'—a term we've repurposed from the universe of Earth Eclipsed that means 'something that doesn't fit neatly in a box; something fantastic and other-worldly.' We embrace that definition and bring it to the stories we tell, exploring uncharted paths into new media, and daring to go where no one has before.
RADA / LAMDA / CSSD - Which short course to choose? by 2020Actor • last post Dec 9th
**Who I am and my situation**: a parttime, untrained actor who does some acting assignments a few times a year, as in commercials and as an extra with a few lines, purely based on improvisations skills. Now, I want to develop myself further and become more conscious about what skills I can improve myself further on. I want to convey that I see it more than just a hobby (but not a main job [yet]), and get a few more roles. (And additionally, maybe acquire a small role in a movie once I've gotten more experience and feel like it). I don't have much of a budget, so I want to keep it as cheap as possible and be done in maximally half a year, so I want to do short course and not a full time study. Now, after a a search on the best acting academies, a look at the hollywoodreporter and Youtube, I arrived at some short (/partially online) courses that are provided by some leading Unis/academis: RADA / LAMDA / CSSD. Their short courses are affordable and seem to offer a good fundament. Now, I'd love to get some **recent** thoughts and insight on those academies and their short courses (recent, because I've already seen an outdated post elswhere). I can't decide which of the 3 I should choose. **So, my main question is:** which do you believe I should choose and why, considering my situation and what I do it for^? **My brainstorming**: RADA: provides 4 online interactive short course (VOICE/MOVEMENT/CONTEMPORARY/CLASSIC), which can be followed by a more in depth course (the 500£ one on their website). CSSD: offers different online interactive courses, acting for camera 1, acting for camera 2, acting 1: intro, acting 2: text. LAMDA: has a ~1400£ course, 2 weeks on campus (seems like a huge advantage to me), but its dates are to be announced yet and seems like a no-go due to current difficulties in travelling and unpredictableness. Would love to hear your thoughts. Many thanks in advance! If things are yet unclear or you have got any questions, I'd love to hear them I appreciate any helping hand! Cheers!
Am I doing the right thing? by desert_cow_ • last post Dec 9th
I am in the middle of changing my full time job to something that will be less flexible and more hands on but will pay me more. I’m worried that by making this change, I won’t have as much time to continue auditioning and working as an actor. I unfortunately can’t make acting my full time job...yet. I’m stuck between sticking with my current job that doesn’t pay very well but allows me flexibility to audition to accepting a new job that will be less flexible but will allow me to support myself as an actor until I can solidify my acting career full time. What are y’all’s thoughts?
3D Animation about technology and automation by fabianmosele • last post Dec 9th
I’m searching voice actors for my thesis animation series that tackles problems of personalization, AI and Silicon Valley. Every 1-2 minutes episode has a different main character who interacts with the newest technology. I’ll use a text to speech software for the AI’s voice, but for the human characters I’d need 4 people: Mark, the CEO of Smart You, Zoe, a passioned owner of a small bakery, Jeff, a farmer who doesn’t care about anything and Lilli, a rebellious alternative-facts believer who despises technology and the system. As a student who’s finishing the university, my budget is restricted, around 50€ per person. I’m a freelancer too, so I want to pay you the fair amount, within my possibilities. Nevertheless I’d love to hear some of you and we can chat about specifics. You can look @new_display_ on IG for my creative process around this project. Hope to hear from you, Fabian
Plausible starting rates? by awalkinandante • last post Dec 9th
Hey, here to ask any starting out (or experienced) professional actors on how you set your rates. I recently booked an audition for the lead role for a short film, and I realised I didn't disclose rates on my resume. (To clarify I'm a student actor still very much inexperienced in getting my feet into the industry). How do you set rates that are reasonable while also not devaluing the measure of your skill? Would really appreciate any advice.
Actors Needed for Facebook Videos by JollyMission • last post Dec 9th
HIRING ACTORS FOR FACEBOOK VIDEOS Hello! I’m hiring a handful of actors for short introductions to Bored Panda videos on Facebook. I’m looking for people with great personalities that can deliver high energy performances to help hook people just scrolling through Facebook to stop and watch our videos. The videos will be about all things travel and are very short and the introductions will only be about 10 seconds. It’s easy and fun work, but we do have the following requirements: - you must have your own filming equipment. Good audio, Full HD video, good lighting (natural is acceptable) - you must have a solid background (just a wall is good, and colorful ones are definitely a plus) - you must be very communicative. Going a day without replying to me without very good reason is unacceptable Payment is as follows: The intros, as you saw, are very short (1-3 sentences) and you would be paid $10/approved and published video. That's an important distinction because, since this is the beginning of the project, we have to do a lot of testing in order to learn what works and what doesn't, so for the first month or 2 we will be doing 5 different intros for each video so we can run ads and see which one performs the best. You would not get paid $10/test, rather just the one that gets uploaded, BUT like I said, that's just for the beginning, after a month or so we'll be able to start scaling back the testing and as we do that we'll be able to start producing more videos, which means less work but more money for you. Also, these intros take about 2 minutes to shoot, so it's not a hug time commitment. If you’re interested, please let me know! We’re hiring up to 10 actors and after sending us a sample and getting approved by the team, we have have you start filming this week!
Whose advice do you take?! by forthe_99and2000 • last post Dec 9th
I was on the Clubhouse app last night \[Great for networking with actors/directors, but extremely addictive app in general\] inside of an Actors meet up room. The moderators were some 10-20 year seasoned actors opening the floor for questions or advice from other actors. I entered the room as a moderator was telling a new actor that he should not be turning down roles because he isn't 'big enough' yet for that. The actor explained that he enjoys listening to interviews with famous actors. Philip Seymour Hoffman advised to take all roles, while another actor (Viola Davis I think) said don't take it if your heart isn't in it. He said this resonated with him, so when roles come up that he isn't comfortable with or doesn't feel connected to, he passes on them. You often hear both sides of this spectrum. Accept whatever you can get, or don't take everything just because its offered. In your opinion, which is the better advice? Or should you just use your own discernment and decide what is best/safe for you?
How much to charge? by barbage1 • last post Dec 9th
I'm thinking about hiring a voice actor for a part but not sure how to go about it. Does the number of lines matter? Like if there were only 8 lines.
Agency scam or foe? by Psychological-Nose36 • last post Dec 9th
HELLO my fellow actors I’m coming to ask about an agency it’s called glitter talent agency I got it off of sag aftra but in some of the reviews it said it was a scam and you had to pay 100 could someone help out?