Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Hey guys, I was wondering if there were any actors on here that were under 20 and wanted feedback for their acting by a small group? It would basically be getting in a discord call once a week and we all do a 2 minute monologue and receive comments and ways to improve by peers. I want to do this for the many people who want to take acting classes but don't have the funds to do so. Reply that you're interested in the comments and I'll send you all an invite link tomorrow!
I am 18 years old. I become the worst actress in the world when I have to act in front of others. I instantly put up a wall. Though I do not want to. But when I am alone in my room, I can act just fine. I think I do it kinda okay/good. I practice expressions according to a situation I create in my head. I always strive to make it as perfect as I can right at that time. I make myself actually feel what that person in that situation is feeling. Or... Is anyone else doing this? Is it something people like to do even if they don't like acting in itself? ​ Sad situations are a lot easier (without audience). Happy situations are very hard. I can not laugh at all when someone asks me. But again if I am in my room alone, I can make myself feel that tingly feeling in my chest and be happy, smile or even laugh genuinely. I am in general, aren't an ''always smiling'' person. I do not have genuine laughs most of the time. Nor smiles. I want to have a bubbly personality though. So much. I just do not feel connected to people. Empathy is off my list too towards friends. I only feel it towards my little brother and romantic partners. \---------------------------- So people around me only see that I am an "egoistic" person who thinks she has talent.. I start to doubt myself because of this. My sister asks me to act, and is looking at me with her judgy eyes and then she has that "I told you" face and a smile on her when I can't act. I can't even get myself to start acting in front of her, so I am just like sitting, feeling stuck and then I suddenly become tired because it was "too much".. Getting myself to stop feeling this feeling and finally do something. ​ So does it make me a bad actress? Do I still have a chance to be good at acting in front of others/audience? :(
I submitted myself for a role on Actor's Access 5+ months ago and just got an audition. The thing is that during those 5+ months I moved to a different province (2000 km/1500 miles away). I honestly didn't expect this. I assumed they shot this scene a long time ago. I'm relatively new to acting and this is the first time I've ever gotten anything through Actor's Access. What should I do? Should I decline?
Did you have to sign an NDA? My agent just sent me one for it today, and I'm curious to why they want the NDA like a week after my tape was submitted...it's getting my hopes up for how far I'm being considered in the casting process lol
Hello there, I am 29 years old and still a beginner, getting somewhat close to intermediate. I have taken 2.5 acting classes and did a few months of extra work full time. I have never acted on camera or on stage, well other than for my band's music videos. I never took acting in high school or college. I have directed a short film. If I had all the money in the world, next fall I would join a 1 year intensive program and make that my life. Unfortunately that's not something I can afford to do. So I'm trying to see what the next best option is. I have blind spots in my self awareness and kinesthetic awareness so I know it's going to be a lot of labor to get me where I need to go. And I'm not confident in my speaking voice. My thoughts now are that I take a weekly acting class, and just start auditioning for little films, student films, unpaid stuff. Maybe between those two my brain will begin to understand the process. Another thing I've noticed in a couple acting classes is a lot of my peers are actually very good and already trained. Already had a theater degree. So I felt a little out of place. I needed to just sink a lot of hours into practice, while they had already done that and they were more about working on abstract skills. I need to be doing a ton of scenes. **TL;DR: What can a working not wealthy person do to really get a lot of experience to become a professional actor?**
After almost 4 years working as an actor in South Florida, I finally got an agent in Los Angeles. I can't wait to see what new opportunities lie ahead. So if there are any new auditions in Los Angeles, please contact my agent Laura Lichen [https://lauralichenmanagement.com/](https://lauralichenmanagement.com/) |||| |:-|:-|:-| |||| ​ https://preview.redd.it/kx6ummmtqt261.jpg?width=1565&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=66981b98d775cab26e3113eff26f5f040c607b3b
I’ve seen many actors like Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Jodie comer, Anya Taylor, etc. who repeatedly keep saying they never had any formal training and actor on their instincts? What does that even mean? Are they just talented enough to be natural actors or they learn acting on the job? What is their process how do they get their emotions out? How do they figure out the character?
I've been considering it and I'm willing to put in countless hours into mending my craft! I'd appreciate it if you'd give me a rough explanation on how hard or simple it is, before I do something irrational!! I'm 18 and looking to this as a job
I want to be an actor. I really do. The craft of acting fascinates me so much. Watching good acting makes me tear up. Doesn't matter if it's grief the actor is showing, or joy. I love it all. What I want to talk about here is my problems with facing a camera. I have as they call it, camera shyness. Mainly because I'm not really photogenic. That has affected me a lot. And now I get scared of being infront of the camera. How do I remove this fear and start expressing my self better? I am very much a beginner. I've never acted infront of anyone. I've kept it to myself. But I want to open up. Help out.
By “successful actors” I mean actors making their livings from acting, and well-knowns.
what are good markets right now for new actors starting out? female, 22, currently in south florida area... is ATL doing much these days? where is production more freq w covid? NYC? LA? CHI? looking to relocate anywhere but dont wanna waste $ bc im living at home still
I'm looking into getting a Masterclass subscription and will of course take the acting classes. I then had the idea of doing a directors class like Scorsese. Would that be a good idea for an aspiring actor to learn more of the directors point of view and understand them a lot more? Or would I just be wasting my time? Let me know!
Hi. I am wondering if anyone had experience with 321 acting studios? They have an overall good rating and it seems like they get good results for young actors but idk I haven’t seen any blogs or reddit posts about them. Additionally, does anyone know any good online acting lessons? I have masterclass and am taking those but I want to do some deeper work with a class. Thanks.
Hey guys, I was wondering if there were any actors on here that were under 20 and wanted feedback for their acting by a small group? It would basically be getting in a discord call once a week and we all do a 2 minute monologue and receive comments and ways to improve by peers. I want to do this for the many people who want to take acting classes but don't have the funds to do so. Reply that you're interested in the comments and I'll send you all an invite link tomorrow!
Hi all, first time poster here! I have a question about about the acting markets in ABQ vs ATL. I currently live in Georgia about 2 hours from ATL and was planning to move in several months but now that I have started looking for places to live in and around the city, I am realizing how much I dislike it. No offense to anyone who loves Atlanta, it's a cool place, just not for me. Anyway, it got me thinking of alternatives and I have heard that New Mexico is a good place to be right now (and having spent plenty of time in the state, I know I would love it). I have seen several posts on reddit and articles on Backstage etc. that make the ATL and ABQ markets sound comparable, so what I am wondering is, is that true? I periodically check the Rockies regional postings on Actors Access and it seems like there is way less stuff going on in NM right now, but maybe I am looking in the wrong place? Any and all advice would be so appreciated! I don't hate Atlanta so much that I wouldn't live there, but if there is a viable alternative in the Land of Enchantment then I would like to at least consider it! Thank you so much for your help! A little background on me: 30 yo female (I look significantly younger if that is relevant) who started taking classes 4 months ago. Been sending in a lot of self tapes but so far only booked a handful of student films. No agent yet.
Ok, i will cut straight to the point. I am an Indian residing in Bangalore and during this lockdown i have developed an interest in acting. I think i have some skills to be an actor as i keep mimicking and imitating characters from my favourite movies. I have also played the role of the main character in some of my school plays, and have received positive feedback for the same. I joined this Sub about a month ago and from a few posts, learnt that i need to start giving auditions to kick off my acting career. The thing is, i dunno where to find auditions around me. If there are any Indians in this sub, i would really like some help from you. Secondly, i find that while rehearsing for a play, during serious scenes i tend to smile conspicuously, and this ruins the emotion at the moment. I can't seem to fix this and during the final play, i barely stop myself from smiling and ruining the play. So yeah, i would really love some pointers on how to fix this and also some general tips on portraying my emotions better. Thank you in advance
Hello Actors,
Hey everyone! I have something I need help with. Bit of background on me, Im an amateur voice actor. I started a couple months ago with no prior experience in acting at all. As time went on I improved and became fairly decent for an amateur. A local agent has displayed interest for me and wants to have an interview. Since Ive never done this before and dont really know what to expect, what advice can you all offer me? Like what should I say or not say, what to wear (its online), etc. Thanks :)