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Is anyone here familiar with the acting industry in China? by S_Gertie • last post Nov 8th
I was just noticing that most of the hits to my website lately are coming from China. I don't think they are specifically searching for me, probably just browsing Mandy and clicking on actors and links. Those clicks come thru as "direct" instead of "referral" in my page analytics for some reason (something with the way Mandy links people since hits from my agency's website show as referrals from there). But, since that is where most of the activity is coming from, it got me to wondering if their film studios are fully active again and how often they go looking for Western actors. Anyone here done any Chinese projects?
Advice Wanted by keshsmith92 • last post Nov 8th
Hey all, I’ve been in the game for a bit of time. Here’s the deal: I cannot for the life of me land an agent. My resume is filled with theatre roles, training, on camera work and all. My website Is also up to date as well as my headshots. I’ve been booking alongside actors who have representation and I have been landing great roles. I’ve been in my current market for about a year and half and have booked an industrial(paid$$), 5 theatre roles(paid$$),and one major project which I can’t disclose yet but is alongside some big theatre names. I’ve gotten good feedback from casting directors and others in the field but agents just seem a huge miss for me. Im a grounded person who is grateful and humble for all opportunities I received. I just currently feel loss and a little hopeless. Any suggestions? Helpful advice welcome.
Please help: Acting direction/advise? by kennedynm • last post Nov 8th
(Tl;dr at the bottom) Hi, this is my first actual post and I’ve had my account for awhile, but this has been wracking my brain for a long time and I don’t know what to do. I’m sorry I know this is pretty long, but I’ve also never really talked to anyone about all this before. A little background, I’ve wanted to act since I was little, also a time when according to family I was way more outgoing than I am now. I even had my mom take me to 2 different agencies we could find because I was really dedicated. I participated in outside theatre shows, school talent shows, choir, etc. As time passed I became more introverted and was feeling defeated by little to no opportunities where I live, but I still loved acting, so I took acting class in high school. I was required to audition for the school play for that class and actually made the cast list and the audition process and seeing my name on the cast list is still one of the most amazing feelings I remember, but sadly I couldn’t be apart of it because I had prior school obligations. As I said, I lost hope. I started to get “practical” in life. I figured I could never truly accomplish anything in acting and without a lot of support I decided to just pick a different career, but I never stopped wanting to. One day I was thinking heavily about it after a hard day (in college now) and I researched online and saw there was acting classes I could go to a 30 min drive from campus, so I did. And now it’s like I can’t turn back. I’ve been to 1 private class and 2 group classes, which I know isn’t a lot and I do plan to get more training when COVID calms down, and was also suggested to venture into voice acting. I don’t currently have professional headshots or a demo reel. My problem is I haven’t went to a lot of classes 1. Because I’m still a college student and most extra money goes towards books or other necessities and 2. Because I’m not sure if it’s worth it. I know that I love it. I know that I love the ability to express that comes with acting. This is coming up to my last year of college, what next? I feel like I can’t do things not only because of COVID but because of my college schedule. I’ve supposed to start shadowing for grad school, which I’m also supposed to attend a year after I graduate. The thing is I don’t really care to go to grad school, but I feel like I have to just as much as I feel like I have to finish college. 1. To get a decent paying job to pay back all my student loans and 2. To have something to fall back on just in case I don’t make enough to support myself. I just feel lost. I don’t want to wait. I could use that year to go to classes for sure, but what about getting an agent? What I don’t want to do is just stop my current career path without having representation. I’m on both backstage and actors access and there are no roles in my area. They’re all in Atlanta and I can’t just drive or fly to Atlanta, it’s just not feasible. At my college, auditions for plays aren’t open, they’re for the theatre students. I’ve been to the theatre building as well to look for student film opportunities multiple times because I had a class there and there weren’t any. Our city theatre here runs on schedules from 6am-6pm which I can’t do because classes. There’s only two agencies in my area and I applied to one last year after she said that she took on inexperienced actors and I didn’t hear anything back. I guess I just want someone to tell me what my next step should be which I know might sound stupid because it should be my decision, but I know a lot of you have way more experience and I’d love the help. I just feel stuck as if I can’t do both and then I’ll regret sticking with one or the other. I don’t dislike my current career path, but I definitely wouldn’t say it brings me happiness either. Would it be a good idea to just go get headshots done and a demo reel and submit myself out there now and see what happens to determine the future or are there other steps I should do instead and it’s way too early? I know I’ve only had 3 classes but I’ve also been practicing at home and watching videos when I can. I guess a really big part is not wanting to feel like I didn’t try or that I wait so long I decide to give up again or I’m immersed in my current career path. Anything would be useful please. Tl;dr I’ve wanted to act since I was little, but gave up until I got back into it in college, and I feel stuck in how to pursue acting in my environment while attending college. I have no idea of what direction or steps to take moving forward as I feel I’ve exhausted my options.
Beginning by WhyHeBuiltLikeThat • last post Nov 8th
Hiya! So, I posted something not too long ago aswell.. but as I'm a beginner actor, is there anything I should know? Do I need professionally taken headshots? Where can I find an agent? How much experience will I need?
Zoom Read by Edward Skirtich • last post Nov 7th
Hi All- I need two actors for an original script I wrote -"Top Gun" for a zoom table read on Thursday November 12th at 7 p.m. EST. One is Iceman- Maverick's rival at Top Gun and Skinner- Commanding officer for Maverick and Goose. Thanks for helping and for staying creative. Beginning actors needing experience or experienced actors wanting to keep their skills sharp . Thank you very much. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich
Anyone based in NC? by halloween_boi • last post Nov 7th
I'm an NYC based actor (I hate it here) and I'm looking to move to Wilmington NC to be closer to friends and family. But I'm also under the assumption that there's actually quite a bit of work down there. Does anyone living in or around the area have any advice, or experience in the scene? I'm sure it's probably much different, and not as saturated, as New York, but I need to leave this city for the sake of my mental health lol. Plus I just love NC
Anyone else constantly amazed by actor friends who can get started full time? by StrobeRogers • last post Nov 7th
Any male actors around 18-24 who either live in CT or within driving distance from CT? by __Exosphere__ • last post Nov 7th
Trying to put together a film project that I plan on filming some time in the near future, however right now I need to find the perfect man for a specific role in my film. If you’d like more information on the character, feel free to DM me at any time and we can talk more about him.
Would anybody like to be a guest on my new interview/podcast/show? by itsbradmichael • last post Nov 7th
I’m looking for a voice actor who has been a part some projects who would like to talk on my show. I hope this is not a request for work as it’s just me asking someone to just talk. DM me on Instagram itsbradmichael Or discord itsbradmichael#6432
I'm worried I have really bad teeth and I know that's unattractive for an actor by Trevorisacting587g • last post Nov 7th
Advice please ): by Beneficial-Pair-7114 • last post Nov 7th
Since I was 18 I wanted to be an actor , I am now 22 . I want to act sooo BAD that it hurts I’m not doing it!!! ): ! I read books and I study! I think about acting all the time ! I don’t know where to start , I am from Los Angeles. Can anyone please give me advice!!
What’s the point of trying ? by Leftoidss • last post Nov 7th
I used to be an aspiring artist my entire childhood. But now I’m completely cynical about the odds of me ever accomplishing anything or making any money cuz I saw what the odds of being a successful artist are (whether it is actor, writer, director, musician). [The](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=11ralaQD1v8) odds are [infinitesimal](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IlQyneXR3W4). So I don’t see the point of even trying. Do you ?
Do you think top A-list actors get nervous/anxious while talking to a big crowd? Think Brad Pitt in his acceptance speech. by Brave_Combination_93 • last post Nov 7th
Just something I've always wondered.
Is it normal to message someone and tell them your open to voice act in things they'll make? by Idubbzretardedson • last post Nov 7th
theres a guy on game jolt who makes stuff I like, but he seems low on voice actors. Since I'm trying to get into voice acting. Are people okay with simply having others ask if they can voice act
I need help with my dramatic interpretation by LackofPulchritude • last post Nov 7th
Hello fellow actors! I am a highschooler on my school’s speech team. My event is Dramatic Interpretation. I never win competitions and I want to know how to improve my acting. Does anyone have any surefire tips for dramatic acting?
somewhat begginer by mimidowntown • last post Nov 7th
HElllo all! SO, it has been a long time coming. I am just now within the last few months have gained more stability and independence since being in LA for a year now. and now I am ready to start plunging myself into the entertainment world for real this time! ( i slighly tried last year when i arrived but couldnt find any leads to background work or agents). A lilttle bio: Ive have worked as a bg actress more than a handful of times back when i lived in new orleans,la. (many tv + movies are filmed there btw). I was 20 when i started and i did this for a few years mostly consistently as i was becoming a regular for some gigs. This as well as a little runway and print modeling. I never had an agent for these modeling, background or stand in characters, it was all word of mouth or through a website. Since being in LA i have went to model go sees, zero call backs. I was looking into improv classes when this " CO-VID" started. basically i do not have formal acting training to show for & i have no reel as of yet although I could scrap together all the pics and short clips from the shows i movies i am seen in. But i have zero speaking parts or more up close personal types of things to show in a portfolio or whatever it is that they ask for. NOW I am wanting to get some experience somehow, as well as an acting or modeling agent. What do you all recommend i do in this climate, as a fresh start to make the film/tv industry aware of me here in LA??? ty in advance <3
Becoming an Actor - My Journey 2 by Beard_and_Hat_Actor • last post Nov 6th
Ok, if you saw my first post, it was how I got my first gig in Amazon Studios The Romanoffs. It was as background or extra. It was pretty cool since I got to go on a cruise for the first time in my life. I was absorbing everything like a sponge. The production booked the entire 13th floor of the MSC Divina. Call times were very early in the morning, but we were usually done early afternoon, so we were able to enjoy the ship [Stairs going to the main lobby](https://reddit.com/link/jpepdd/video/uxu0zug12px51/player)
SEEKING ADVICE: Considering making a SAG-AFTRA short film with most of the cast members working remotely on Zoom. by MackingMac • last post Nov 6th
Hey! I’m writing a 10 minute short and I’m thinking of submitting for SAG status. For obvious reasons, I’m having some cast members perform remotely on Zoom. I know that in order to work with SAG talent you need to have a union-approved payroll company. For timesheets that need an actor’s signature, would it be a good idea to seek an electronic signature or mail the timecard to get a signature? The reason I am considering making a SAG film is because I’m an aspiring actor and I am hoping to be eligible to join the union.
Should you negotiate a contract? If so, how should you go about it? by StrictlyLoony • last post Nov 6th
EDIT TO ADD CONTEXT: I often hear about how some actors negotiate contracts and I was just wanting to know how you would do it properly and without jeopardizing your relationship with the company you're auditioning for.
Inspiration by CamCrouch15 • last post Nov 6th
What voice actor helped influence you to get into the industry?