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Question about Casting by ricktheactor  •  last post Oct 30th

Hey guys, Finally managed to chat cordially with my agent about why im not getting any auditions. She showed me my talent report and all the casting are denying her pitches of me. I recently dropped my union status to improve this, but still, im being denied basic auditions. My agent told me that this is due to not having any relationships with the local casting agencies (Toronto). Is this totally out of my control? I know obviously that it's totally unacceptable to email CD's, but how else do aspiring actors establish those relationships in a professional manner? Thanks for any advice!

motivation by nxvsha  •  last post Oct 30th

is there anything that keeps you guys motivated to keep going in your acting careers? Like for example something someone told you, maybe another success story by a successful actor, etc. I rlly need some motivation right now.

I wrote and performed this monologue: ANY NOTES? by Actor1992  •  last post Oct 30th

Hello, I'm an actor. I miss acting. Since the pandemic started things have been slowing down. I wrote and performed this. (Youtube link) I would love to get some constructive feedback. I'm new to reddit as well. i figured I would look for an acting community on this platform. Let me know your thoughts. I you want an acting community of Instagram. My partners and I have an account called No Good theater we have weekly challenges for actors. Obviously is free. If you feel you want to be creative and you want some creative challenges, check it out.

The Actor CEO AMA - Questions about the acting business and owning your place in it! by ActorCEO  •  last post Oct 30th

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Looking to connect with student or indie filmmakers for short film by KingElrios  •  last post Oct 30th

Hello there. I'm a college student looking to connect with some filmmakers and actors that I can collaborate with for a simple superhero short film in New England, which I'd like to make relatively soon. If you know anyone that does filmmaking on their own that you could please refer me to, kindly let me know! I live in NH as of now, but I am currently in MA for a while (but depending on your location, we could work on a location we can meet). If you have any questions, feel free to message me or leave a comment below.

making things right... also, AMA (unofficially). by kay_citrine  •  last post Oct 30th

**disclaimer**: I am not verified. take my advice at your own discretion. I've answered quite a few questions on this sub, and there are a few people here who can vouch for my experience, but ultimately, up to you to decide how much of this to believe. I'm also Canadian, so the protocol may be slightly different here, but I expect most of this can generalize at least to the US. all that being said... I couldn't *not* make this post. let's just say it makes me uneasy when people give advice bout something, without experiencing the thing themselves. and I care about the baby actors on this sub. so, I'm going to do my best to set things right. below are some direct quotes of advice given on another post. I'm responding to them with my own two cents to clarify, correct, and add my own experience where I see fit. this is not to say that these quotes are always wrong and I'm always right -- I'm only speaking from my \~10yrs of experience as a working actor. **ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA** >I think you can take advantage of social media platforms while working on your acting career. As I mentioned before, creating content on these platforms is a powerful way to tell stories that showcase you best and reach an audience that loves what you do. \[...\] I say use to to showcase the human being behind the artist. social media is important (unfortunately) -- but it's also important *how* you use it. creating a fan club of people who love what you do, sounds more like an "influencer" thing. it's more helpful for you, as an actor, who plays characters, to use social media to uplift your projects & your characters' voices. I say use it to showcase your characters and your projects. if people get super familiar with you as a personality, how are they supposed to un-see that? as an actor, what you *don't* want is for people to be seeing the human being behind the artist. >you should also get a simple website up where you can showcase what you want and can control the content. ...I mean, you *could*. I wouldn't say you should. I haven't met a working actor with a website that's helped them get anywhere. and I haven't met anyone in the industry who's asked me for my website. **ABOUT MARKETING** >So do your research and know which casting directors work on the projects that you are right for RIGHT NOW. again... you could. I wouldn't say you should. waste of time, in my opinion. what are you going to do when you find out? they have a system for casting. if they're going to call you in, they'll call you in. I'm not even sure how one would gather this info. asking around? then you're *that guy.* don't be that guy. >Then focusing on the types of roles that align with those specific qualities ensures your working towards jobs that match what you do best. \[...\] You may find you no longer are aligned with a young, innocent, bumbling teenager type anymore and feel more in tune with something else. Well, work on that. Hone it. \[…\] Then you can authentically stand behind it and shift your marketing to reflect it. I say this all the time, and people always disagree with me, but I'll say it again: *you do not need to typecast yourself*. don't follow your "qualities," follow your curiosities. this is how you learn & grow, and it's also how you keep the spark alive. work on honing your skills in areas that excite you, not because you think that's your new "type." >It's important to realize that when you step out of training and start your professional career that you immediately become the CEO of your own business. don't step out of training. also, I'm not sure what is meant here by CEO. the analogy doesn't make a ton of sense to me, but that's beside the point. >A business that does no marketing does not survive. Websites, reels, headshots, social media, post cards, gifts, etc. are all marketing. helpful tools: reels, headshots, social media (carefully). useless: websites. for use only in specific context: cards -- handwritten thank-you for the casting director who brings you in for something you book. gifts -- for the crew when you wrap a major project, if you were high up on the call sheet. **ABOUT AGENTS** >The first step is to speak clearly with your current reps. "Here is my plan. Here is what I'm doing to execute on this plan. I think we can improve our work together, please give me some ideas on how to improve our efforts. If we cannot, it might be best to move along separately." yes, absolutely speak clearly with your reps... also, absolutely *do not* phrase it like an ultimatum. jesus christ. >I would research other reps, ask other actors, and have a target list for when you need it. again, please, don't be that guy. it's extremely uncomfortable when someone asks around about something like this. if you want recs from other actors, here's what to do: 1. do good work, on set and/or in class, around other actors. 2. if you're not represented, *maybe* mention it, and that you're looking for a rep. 3. if you're looking to change agents, for the love of god, *don't blab about it before your current agent even knows*. it's a small industry, even where it's a big industry. trust me. **ABOUT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS** >Building relationships with casting directors, directors, etc. is certainly part of the business skills that you the actor are responsible for. Sending them thank yous, reaching out when you're in something and the like. \[...\] It took 3 seconds of their time and kept you on the forefront of their minds. This is part of your business marketing. it's unnecessary to reach out when you're in something. if you book, then by all means, send a small handwritten thank-you card to *that* casting director. I like to also send a round of holiday cards at the end of the year to the casting directors who brought me in for the projects I booked. and I leave it at that. controversial opinion, but you are absolutely not responsible for keeping in touch with casting directors. if you did good work the last time they brought you in, that work will be in the "forefront of their minds" next time they see your headshot. *that* is marketing, baby. >People work with those they KNOW, LIKE and TRUST. Casting directors, directors, filmmakers, producers, writers, etc. are the same. You build those relationships by researching and connecting with those who can hire you now and you can "solve their problem" by being the right actor for the role; and you must work to build those relationships over the long run. yes -- people work with those they know, like, and trust. so, how does this happen? certainly not by researching and seeking out particular people with whom to build this type of connection. when you show up to do your work, simply do your best work. be the low-maintenance actor. be off-book for the blocking. hang up your wardrobe. don't make the AD's look for you. say thank-you to transpo and craftie. and show up this way consistently. you don't build trust by seeking out certain people you want to trust you. you build trust by showing up trustworthy, every time. **anyways, feel free to ask me anything!**

Behind the scenes... Do dramatic, comedic, and kid movies all have a different vibe & etiquette? by jonsanders32  •  last post Oct 30th

I was watching a bit of the movie Scooby-Doo yesterday, and I chuckled at the thought of these actors being in a really strict environment between takes, but I also know they're still highly trained actors with a huge budget at stake. So, what are the differences & similarities between shooting a serious movie and shooting a silly one? Are there OCD Christian Bale rants on the set of Paul Blart: Mall Cop?

why is it ok for actors to kiss each other? by vnmmn3  •  last post Oct 30th

why is it okay for actors to kiss each other, on screen? ​ I mean, if you're married with wife and kids, you wouldn't go and start kissing random girls on the street, so why is it okay for people to kiss on screen? I get its a character but its still YOU, playing that character. Its still YOUR mouth kissing another person's mouth. smh.

Zoom Read by Edward Skirtich  •  last post Oct 29th

Hi Everyone- I need two actors tomorrow to read an original script I wrote for "Top Gun"- Goose and Iceman. The script read on zoom is Friday October 30th at 7:30 p.m. East Coast time. Thank you very much. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich    

MFA at 30? by Wonderful_Drama  •  last post Oct 29th

Hey, I’m 30 and thinking of getting my MFA at either Columbia or NYU. Is it worth it? I do NOT want to teach but I am also a writing and filmmaker, in addition to be an actor. I do have acting training but not from such a reputable institution like NYU or Columbia. I’m having trouble deciding between dramatic writing, film and acting. Which is most useful? Is an MFA mostly for the connections anyway? Does it matter? Is it a waste of money? Is it stupid to go back to school during COVID? Help!

I've been hip-pocketed by a boutique agency, now what? by EstrangedHippo  •  last post Oct 29th

Hey All, I did an agent panel on Saturday and met with one of the agents on Monday where they offered to represent me for commercial+theatrical but didn't formally sign me (had me add representation to my Actors Access and LA Casting, sign a check authorization form). Does anyone have insight on what I should I expect in regards to the following: auditions - how many / how often frequency of contact - should we be talking daily/weekly/monthly being formally signed - realistic timeframe Thanks!

Actresses with long hair: Do you always curl and style it for auditions? by dontcallmebythat  •  last post Oct 29th

As I was thinking about revamping my headshots, I was looking through the myriad of headshots available online and on photographer's portfolios. And there are no actresses with straight hair. Generally, the hair tends to be styled in a flowy, wavy style that looks absolutely gorgeous. But there is no way that I can do my flat, limp hair like that for every single audition. But... is that what most actresses do? Are there no actresses that just have more "realistic" hair?

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 29 by AutoModerator  •  last post Oct 29th

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.

Thinking about moving to Vancouver from Toronto by newbcanadianactor  •  last post Oct 29th

Toronto actor here, I’m from Vancouver originally, moved down to Toronto because I wanted to try out acting here. My goal was to get some reel footages and experiences, do the acting grind here. I actually have been having some luck here, and I like the classes and studios I study at here. The networking seemed pretty good too. However, I seemed to have picked a bad year to start really auditioning and submitting for agents. A lot of the projects I booked were in limbo, and the agents aren’t very responsive to taking on new clients. I get it that a part of it is the environment, and another part is me. I’m gonna whine here, and say there are definitely agents telling me there’s already another Asian on their roster... Long story short, I’ve been thinking about submitting again to agencies in Vancouver, and as I had done so back in May since I was home through first half of the year when everything was very uncertain, I’ve gotten more responses and feedbacks from there too. I’ve established some good conversations, but I had to come back to Toronto for work (my main gig), and was told to keep in touch by a couple of them. It seems anecdotally, from friends in the Vancouver film industry, Vancouver is doing better with covid and film productions coming back. I’m just wondering if it’s reasonable for me to make a plan to move back Vancouver soon and do the acting grind there instead of Toronto... It could also be covid is making me a bit home sick... I feel like I fit in with the lifestyle there

Sets shut down due to Covid by rosencranzand  •  last post Oct 29th

So I was listening to "Threedom" with Paul F Tompkins and he related that he had a guest star role here in Los Angeles where things seemed pretty well handled (minus the holding room for actors which seemed like a poor idea) however a day or two in the whole set was shut down for the day as a camera person tested positive. Has anyone else heard this happening anecdotally? I only have one friend on a show right now, so I'm not getting much info otherwise.