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What agencies scour Talentlink on AA? by mraladdinsirwat  •  last post Nov 25th

Hey guys! Just wondering- which agencies look on Talentlink, from actors access? I’m on it this month, and I’m wondering who likes to look at it. People who’ve been signed/know people who’ve signed via Talentlink, which agencies got you?

Bigger agency the better? by Boo1994  •  last post Nov 25th

Hi guys, I hope you are all safe and well! I recently moved to an agency which is slightly bigger with more reputation. I didn't move for that reason but simply I liked the philosophy of the agency (agent) I moved to. One day I was checking my past submissions and tracking who got the role I auditioned for, which is unhealthy I know, but I wanted to find out to see if I can improve anything. Turns out all the roles went to actors who are with much much bigger agency than mine and made me think, do I have to be with even bigger agency to get a role? I personally don't want to believe it but I wanted to hear your thoughts. Roles I auditioned were co-star roles.

Submitting To Agencies In Toronto? by AnxiousAudience6  •  last post Nov 25th

Aloha guys. This post is pretty random and filled with a bunch of questions lol I’m thinking of taking the next step on my journey to becoming an actor and applying to some agencies(in Toronto) but Im a little nervous. I have some experience(2 students films, 2 music videos and a year and a half of acting classes) but my resume looks a little bland. *Side Note*- Can music videos go on my resume even though I didn’t have any lines and if so, what header would I put it under? Do you guys have any recommendations of agencies I should apply to in Toronto? I heard Amanda Rosenthal is good but I’m not sure if I should apply to her cause I don’t have that much experience.Also do you think it’s a good time to apply to agencies(November-December) or should I wait a little bit longer? Lastly, I kind of have a draft of what my submission would look like but I’m afraid that it’s too long/wordy. I also don’t have a demo reel(working on it) but I do have some footage from class. Would that be okay to send in? Thanks in advance for all the help!!!

ALL PARENTS OF ACTORS, Fantastic New Resource by stringtownie  •  last post Nov 25th

The SAG-AFTRA Young Performers Handbook has been extensively updated and expanded. I really consider this a must-read for any parent (and older child) in the business, even (especially!) if your child is not in the union. Chapters include union eligibility, work permits, Coogan accounts, the casting process, safety, and more. Please read and pass along to any families you know with kids in the business! [https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa\_documents/young\_performers\_handbook.pdf](https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=397bc07bc09201be2208744802636e51&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sagaftra.org%2Ffiles%2Fsa_documents%2Fyoung_performers_handbook.pdf&prodOvrd=RAC)

actor's access help? by hackinwackinsmackin  •  last post Nov 25th

Hi guys, I recently started doing BG work and I decided that I want to get really into acting. I made an actor's access account and I've been looking at roles and I've found a few that I fit but I have no idea how to begin. I don't have any experience other than my current BG work and maybe high school musical theater. The applications ask for a demo reel, and photos, and I don't have anything except a recent good photo of me smiling and sitting down. Is this enough? I just want to apply in the correct way and get on something so I can learn.

Actors, Voice Actors, Artist, Filmmakers, Screenwroters and more! by actorchrisbaker  •  last post Nov 25th

What's up everyone? Just wanted to drop in and let everyone know how much we appreciate being a part of the r/acting community! We love seeing the posts come through on Discord and many times, we get in to discussions about the posts. If you haven't already, come and join us in the "Actors Network" Discord community! [https://discord.gg/yXYgYmm](https://discord.gg/yXYgYmm)

Acting Classes Online?? Or should I wait? by ExampleSea8231  •  last post Nov 25th

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is safe, healthy, and happy!! I had a question about acting classes. So in July, I started my own Etsy store/business to raise money for acting classes, which I did! During this time, I also got an IMDB credit for VERY VERY VERY small role (I actually haven't even seen myself in the final product yet) for a self-taped virtual movie and participated in a 10 day monologue challenge on Facebook with a group of actors. Regardless, I really want to take acting classes; I know that if you don't have the credits on your resume, you should definitely have classes to make up for that. I'm sorry for rambling haha, but basically my question falls to this: are there any acting classes you recommend I take online? I just don't know how helpful they would be since the camera can make it harder to receive criticism??? I've applied to schools in California (I'm 17, a high school senior) and I'm pretty sure I'll get into my safety schools in Los Angeles and Redlands so I don't know if I should wait to take classes there in person or if I should take them online right now. I still want to go into California with some experience... Any help or suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks so much and have a beautiful day!

Egyptian-American Actor/Computer Engineer by Peetabread8991  •  last post Nov 25th

My names Peter Azmy I am both a Computer Engineer and an actor. I’m a first generation Egyptian-American who would love to work with Ramy Youssef, Rami Malek, Mena Massoud, or even Bassem Yousef someday (honestly if any of you knows somebody who knows somebody... pls help) I am extremely qualified in both film and engineering My qualifications and my film reel can be found down below and I’d love any advice in the industry, I’m about to be in an Amazon film and it’s (my first paid supporting role) https://www.solo.to/PeterAzmy

Top Foundational Conservatories in LA? by axel32  •  last post Nov 24th

Hey guys, So I'm currently in LA and will be for the foreseeable future and I'm looking to enroll in a Foundational acting conservatory in the city. I've never really had a formal acting education, so I'm looking to learn an acting technique (or multiple techniques) so I can have something to rely on when I'm acting. My focus is 100% on Film/TV and I'm trying to attempt to "recreate" an MFA education at a top-level university (The acting aspects of it, at least. I know voice and movement and other aspects will be hard to recreate). The places I've interviewed with so far are: 1. Alderson Studio (Virtual Meisner) - The upcoming Meisner class here works great for my schedule. My concern is that Bill Alderson is getting up there in age, and I'm not sure how long he'll be around and if the Meisner training here is the best in the city. 2. Taylor Studio (Virtual Meisner) - The class here is more difficult for my schedule since classes are during the week, but it seems like Alex Taylor is the go-to guy for Meisner in Los Angeles? All of the other Meisner studios seemed to have shut down classes due to the pandemic without an ETA on when they would return, but would you recommend one studio over the other on this list? Or is there a most-recommended acting conservatory in Los Angeles for actors looking to build a solid foundation? I'm open to learning any technique, and I'm not looking for any finishing teachers like Lesly Kahn or John Rosenfeld; just foundational acting conservatories (Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, etc.) Thank you!

How do I start working? by UnderstatedTurtle  •  last post Nov 24th

Ive wanted to get into voice over since I was 10 years old. I’m a theater kid so I’ve been around the industry my whole life. I’ve been working one on one with a voice coach, who is a current working voice actress, once a week for about 7 years. She has helped me in lots of ways, but I’m no closer to even having a demo tape to use. Should I drop the class and just find a one time class that will help me make a demo? Or should I stick it out? Paying for this class is my biggest expense. I also welcome opinions on what kind of hardware I should get (mics, pop guards, sound proofing materials, what kind of computer I should get, etc.)

Looking for actors for my Web Series by spruce213  •  last post Nov 24th

So I wrote and produced a web series about two women trying to navigate life in East Los Angeles while dealing with their insane friends and family. The first episode just went up. We have five more in the can and a lot more being worked on. We're a no budget production but with great scripts and some really talented people onIt Only Gets Worse board. We're looking for actors who would love to work with us. Take a look at our Halloween episode and see if this is a series that you'd like to work on. FYI, I've met actors that I thought were good people and I wrote characters specifically for them. I'm always open to help struggling actors. My show is called, IT ONLY GETS WORSE [It Only gets Worse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1txES9Ol1nA&t=617s)

What's an ideal session with a private acting coach supposed to be like? Also, how do I rehearse by myself to avoid being trapped in doing a scene specific way? by Snoo_96954  •  last post Nov 24th

I have acting training but I wouldn't call myself a TRAINED actor. I've done live theatre ish and a few other gigs here and there. I've never worked with an acting coach until today. She was so nice and very helpful! I just feel bad about it. I'm not sure if they usually have lots of notes or what. Is this usual? She was helping me prep for something. I'm just feeling very self-conscious about my abilities and feel like I wasted her time. Maybe, I"m being too harsh on myself? I did notice was that I'm probably running dialogue too much and have gotten into a specific pattern with the dialogue. She pointed that out! I"m wondering if anyone has any advice on how to avoid this and be more flexible? I've been using line learner and my bf has been reading it to me (he's not an actor at all)! I just want to be ready for this audition but I know I'll be nervous and they're gonna do it in a way like I didn't rehearse.

Should I try to pursue my dreams as an actress? by Snoo-51714  •  last post Nov 24th

I've just turned 19 and lately I've really been considering what I want in life, and I think acting is the way I want to go. I'm just not sure if I should seriously pursue acting. I'm in the PNW right now, near a big city, but it doesn't seem to be a huge market with COVID and all. I'm in college right now (freshman) and I was wondering if I should try to transfer to a school in LA or NYC so I could actually start my career. Also, I'm Asian, so it's pretty discouraging to see such few listings targeted towards Asian actors. Additionally: would it also help my acting career that I look like a teenager (I look anywhere between 16-24) and have modeling experience?

How difficult is the Selection process of MA in Direction at LAMDA (UK) by Squishhead2  •  last post Nov 24th

Hey there. I'm an Indian who is extremely passionate about Drama and Films. After having done a Bachelors in Commerce, I seek admission in LAMDA. I've read up online ( Not heard from anyone since I don't have any friends who want to apply to UK for Dramatic arts) that LAMDA, RADA, etc are extremely difficult to get into. I realise I need to get an IELTS score of 7 and above for applying , but that shouldn't be a problem hopefully. As for my past experience, I've worked on multiple local Hindi plays in Mumbai as an actor and backstage worker. I have also worked on a mainstream Bollywood movie as an assisstant director. With this as my past exp, I don't know if it'll be enough. Looking at the competition (English speaking students of Bachelors in drama wanting the same degree), I am worried whether I should even apply for top unis in UK. Please help me with any opinions about your admission experience, or about the selection process. Thanks

ACX changing its return policy after "feedback" by sdcousins  •  last post Nov 24th

For those that didn't see it, here's the full email (I've highlighted the bit I was most interested in): "Launched in 2011, the Audiobook Creation Exchange has paved the way for exponential growth in audiobook production and consumption, today supplying over 200 audiobooks in store per day to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. The ACX online rights marketplace and production engine is available to all authors, publishers, literary agents, narrators and studio pros in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland. ACX.com connects and educates independent authors and rising actors—many of whom are among 20,000 professional actors who have worked with Audible in the past 5 years—in the art of audiobook performance and creation, and provides title-promotion tools and methods to drive sales and audiobook awareness, allowing our creative stakeholders to reach new audiences on Audible and beyond. Free programs, including ACX University and the Promo Code Tool, seek to level the playing field and further expand opportunity for authors, narrators, rights holders and producers alike. As you know, we’ve been working to address some ACX authors’ concerns about Audible’s overall exchange policy, and we appreciate your feedback. The intent of this program is to allow listeners to discover their favorite voice, author, or story in audio. In instances where we determine the benefit is being overused, Audible can and does limit the number of exchanges and refunds allowed by a member. But as designed, this customer benefit allows active Audible members in good standing to take a chance on new content, and suspicious activity is extremely rare. We hope this helps convey perspective to our valued writers and ACX partners as to the impact of our current returns policies. **However, in recognition of these concerns, moving forward and effective as of January 1, 2021, Audible will pay royalties for any title returned more than 7 days following purchase. This adjustment does not impact our customers' current benefits of membership,** and we look forward to continuing to welcome millions of first-time listeners, enabling our members to discover new content they enjoy and growing the audience for our valued creative partners.Respectfully, The ACX Team"

Covid and Agencies by ChristmasLightsUp  •  last post Nov 24th

Hi everyone. I live in Toronto, and sent my materials (headshots, resume, demo) out to agencies about a week before the worldwide lockdown in March. Awful timing. 1 agency got back to me and nothing came to fruition from it. A lot of my friends told me not to worry it’s not my fault it’s just that agencies are downsizing or just not looking for new talent during a pandemic. Fast forward to to a few weeks ago when toronto was open and a photographer took some new headshots for me and told me about a few agencies were looking for new talent. So I sent my package out once again looking to be signed to agency and a little under two weeks go by and toronto is in lockdown again, and about 4 emailed back saying their rosters are closed. How long should I wait to resend my materials to agencies? Is it annoying to agencies to see my email and face a bunch of times? I’m genuinely worried that another year may go by and I will continue to be an agent-less actor which I know isn’t the end of the world but it’s very demoralizing. Thanks for reading.

Auditions via internet by Famous-Reveal  •  last post Nov 23rd

Hi all, I’m a singer/new actress and JUST signed with an agency. No prior experience in this industry aside. I understand a little of it from having relatives/friends in the industry. Aside from 800casting, what sites are you using for auditions for tv/film? Reviews on 800casting?