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Etiquette for following up with an agent who expressed interest by silkk8 • last post Oct 12th
So I submitted myself for Talent Link through Actors Access, and on Friday I got a cmail saying that an agent wanted me and some other actors (names redacted in the message) to email or call her. Pretty much immediately I emailed her. Looking back I probably should have called but I guess I just didn't want to seem too overly aggressive in case she had literally just sent the message. She responded to my email asking if I was available to audition on Thursday of this week. I said yes and asked what time. No response. I followed up with another email since I'd forgotten to mention that I have a CD class on Thursday but could meet any time before that, or even take the class at another date if needed. Still no response. I know agents are super busy, and it's the holiday, so I'm not expecting to hear anything before tomorrow. But I'd really like to audition for this agent on Thursday, and all I need is the time. Would it be too pushy to send another email tomorrow evening or Wednesday morning if I don't hear back?
Anyone move out of NYC or LA and still able to maintain a acting career remotely? by Acts_Of_Random • last post Oct 11th
So I currently live in NJ and literally the only thing that’s keeping me here is the fact that I’m an actor and usually auditioned in NYC. I want to move to Texas but just nervous that it will affect me getting acting gigs. I wanted to know if there’s anyone that moved away from the acting hubs but still able to book work. With covid it seems auditions may be moving digitally which will help in that aspect. I’d be able to keep local hire status since I still have family in NJ. I fly for free so if an in person audition was required I’d be able fly in the same day at the drop of a dime. My work is online so income won’t be a problem as well. I’d just like to hear from anyone who’s had this dilemma and if it worked for them.
What are the benefits of using a photograph from a public appearance as your default on IMDB? by WonderNotEnvy • last post Oct 11th
While looking through a couple of IMDB profiles...I've noticed that some have opted to use a photo taken by Reuters or AP.... ...though some have gone for the typical portrait photo. For example...here are actors who've gone with a non public event photo: - [Frances McDormand](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000531/?ref_=tt_cl_t1) - [Kerry Condon](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0174403/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) - [Rupert Friend](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670029/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) - [Louisa Krause](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2106801/?ref_=tt_cl_t1) - [Gabriel Ebert](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3262796/?ref_=tt_cl_t2) - [Eliza Dushku](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244630/?ref_=tt_cl_t3) And some who have opted for photos shot during events: - Sam Rockwell - [Mandy Patinkin](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001597/?ref_=tt_cl_t2) - [Maury Sterling](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0827561/?ref_=tt_cl_t4) - [Rosamund Pike](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0683253/?ref_=tt_cl_t1) - [Amir Arison](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1682276/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t8) What do you currently have on yours?
delete if not allowed by Comprehensive-Fun596 • last post Oct 11th
hi I’m a high school student and I’ve really wanted to take the career choice of acting. It would be lovely to become famous and successful, but I know that’s really hard and I’m not sure if I can do that. I’ve been talking to my drama teacher and my aunt and uncle, who do theatre. I’m getting very anxious about all this because as hard as I try, I don’t think I’ll ever become a *movie star*. Any feedback helps, tips or whatever. I just want to do this but I don’t want to get my hopes up. I know actors are on here and stuff so I’d figure I’d ask for help here? If this isn’t allowed pls delete I’m just trying to reach out as much as I can. :)
Calling all Actors and Writers! Would you like to join a community that meets weekly for script readings? by spencerandy16 • last post Oct 11th
**Actor’s Book Club is a Discord server that brings actors from all over together to practice during downtime, sharpen acting skills, and meet fellow actors and writers.** Every week, we meet to read scripts together over Discord video call. We mainly do cold reads then re-read with critiques. We also have the scripts we’re currently reading available for everyone to become familiar with beforehand. **We break down into groups depending on your time zone to help ease scheduling.** Currently, our Central Time Zone and Eastern Time Zone groups are the most active groups, so we are looking to add people to help flesh out the other time zone groups. We are now looking to add writers as well to our community to give them the chance to see/hear their scripts come to life. Currently, we read a warm-up, comedic script first and then move on to a theatrical script. **Everyone is welcome at all script readings, no matter what time zone you’re in or what experience level you have.** Meetings for script readings typically last between 1 hour and 1 ½ hours. The Central Time Zone group’s next meeting is this Thursday at 7:30 PM CST and we have an Eastern Time Zone Group meeting tonight at 8:00 PM EST; we encourage everyone to join and attend the next meeting. Here’s an invite for any interested: [https://discord.gg/NvkHsD5](https://discord.gg/NvkHsD5)
What percentage of actors in the US are successful, making a living only from acting? by Apprehensive_Tutor14 • last post Oct 11th
I'm in my early 20s. I've been training and auditioning for professional productions since I was 14. I've gotten callbacks for films that have gone on to become blockbusters or indies with large stars attached, but I've never been able to score a role. The only paid professional role I've gotten was a guest starring role in an FX television series, which I filmed last year. Is there any point in going on? I feel like its in your early 20s that you're least fungible and make the most money (i.e. Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Holland, Lana Condor, Zendaya, Kristen Stewart, Logan Lerman, Daniel Radcliffe, etc.). I feel like my potential best years with regard to salary potential and the best roles are passing me by. I'm questioning if I should even pursue an acting degree or go to acting school. It's just so much money. So much risk with such little reward, generally. And then a select few hit the jackpot.
Teen who wants to be an actor, but I need help by AnyCooomers • last post Oct 11th
Some of my friends did drama as a subject all throughout school so far and I haven’t ever done it. Does that matter that much?
Actors who began on Social media? by punoq • last post Oct 11th
I'm writing an essay on Promoting yourself as an actor, and I need examples of Actors who began their acting career on social media/ cultivated social media (For example, the people who do acting "POV's" on tiktok) in a way that got them significant recognition/ an acting job. It doesn't matter how "well known" they are, I just need a few examples of people who've pursued acting on social media and become successful! Thankssss
Voice theatre actors Let your voice be heard worlwide by TOL • last post Oct 10th
Check out our Theatrical projects and join us from home Currently five projects open Example 1 Project one Theatre play reading A 3 act Play Scenes An apartment building with three studios All three parts is a monologue at a kitchen table All three Monologues are connected with each other…
I’m so excited. My first ever callback and it’s for the same network show, different role!! by _natalie • last post Oct 10th
Sorry I couldn’t contain my excitement. I auditioned for a recurring guest star role on a large network show (I don’t know if I can say which network because of the NDA) in August but I didn’t hear back and forgot about it. I figured it was a complete fluke I even got the audition because I have no resume and no demo reel. I signed up for a workshop with the same CD a couple weeks ago and during it she said we’d be seeing each other again soon and I didn’t want to get my hopes up though. Sure enough today I got an eco cast through my agent for another audition on the same show; just a different guest star role. Hopefully she remembers auditioning me! I can’t contain the excitement :) Just some background, I started trying to act about 6 months ago, got lucky in finding an agent 3 months ago, and this would be my first credit if I ever get cast
Should I just focus on something else? by loki_anarchist • last post Oct 10th
I live in Malaysia and am aspiring to become an actor and hopefully make it into the big screen but I notice that most auditions I found online were in America and the ones near me are just, well contest. I just need brutal and honest truth right now honestly so that I dont waste years of my life doing everything for nothing.
Last Minute Call for GEN Z Actors, Designers and Artists! (Academic WORKSHOP) by flowaflow • last post Oct 10th
Hello Actors, There are some cancellations happened in this academic workshop so we need 4 more Actors to contribute to this project. There are still spots in session 3 & 4. And one more session is added on Monday 12th, 7 pm - 9 pm. Let me know if you are interested! £25 Amazon voucher will be provided to the participants. https://preview.redd.it/f0ebzyjgk8s51.png?width=1587&format=png&auto=webp&s=204d3cedf5c0669bc46265e34445fc906b4336c5
Former Central Casting Employees Say Workplace Was Toxic, Failed Hired Actors by thisisnotarealperson • last post Oct 10th
Comedy/Drama reel by LapisFury • last post Oct 10th
Hi there. Newbie actor here. I'm currently getting my reel together and I have about 10 scenes in total that I can pull from. 3 scenes are more comedic while the other 7 are dramatic. I'm wondering if I should stick to having one reel since I only have a few comedy scenes or if I should create a separate reel solely for the comedy pieces. Any help or advice is welcome. Thanks!
Some tips from the sound department by KorovasMilk • last post Oct 10th
Greetings actors, I am a sound engineer that works primarily in film and TV (Mixer, boom op, playback, utility, audio-post). Working in the sound department, I am very focused on the delivery and clarity of dialogue coming from the actors. I have noticed a few consistent issues that some actors have that prevent them from getting high quality recorded dialogue on all their lines. Not capturing good audio during each take can have a big impact on the production process, which could lead to cut lines and scenes (i.e. reduced screen time), substandard performances, and more work in post-production (i.e. ADR). While I interact with the actors a lot, it’s not my place on-set to suggest any changes to performance without first talking to the director. What this means is that I will only interject if there is a major issue, and otherwise I will generally let the actors and directors do their job as they see fit. So, if an actor has bad habits that prevent me from getting good clean dialogue, I may share my opinion with the director once or twice, but otherwise I will just do my best under the circumstance. I thought it would be cathartic for me, and maybe helpful to any interested actors, if I share some of the common bad habits that actors have which hurt the quality of their own on-camera dialogue. 1. Doing actions over your own lines. Example: Imagine a man that is searching for a document on a messy desk. He is riffling through papers and he says “I know it’s here somewhere.” If he is moving all the papers around while he says that line, then the dialogue is not very useful. An experienced actor will take a very brief pause in their action to say the line, then continue. When done correctly, the pause looks natural and is barely perceivable, but it makes the dialogue useable. 2. Turning away from camera and boom mic when you deliver lines. This is a similar issue and solution to the last one. Again, there are many good reasons to turn away and perform actions during takes. However, on many occasions, I have seen actors mess up their own screen time by habitually looking away or downwards (for no good reason) when they say their lines. Ex: Imagine a character speaking to someone left of camera, and he says “I think he’s over there” and points away from camera (behind himself). In real life, you might say “I think...”, then turn away and point behind while saying “he’s over there”. However, on camera that would mean the majority of your line is getting cut off by you turning away from camera which would likely also affect sound clarity. A solution to this would be to begin a gesture as you finish the line, then turn: “I think he’s over (point) there (turn)” It is so subtle, but it will get better quality picture and sound. Another common example of this is lines spoken in sotto (to oneself under the breath). It is common in real-life to say these lines with a head angled downwards and maybe pointed away, but in film this often leads to bad picture and sound. Sotto lines can be spoken without looking downwards, then you get your face on camera and the dialogue gets picked up clearly. 3. Speaking way too softly. I understand that there may be a good reason to speak in a very low volume during a scene; however, generally it is a good habit to project your voice a bit (even when whispering). The default should be a clear projected voice, and only go into whisper/mumble territory if you’ve been directed to do so. From a sound perspective, mixers are always trying to get the most volume out of target dialogue without capturing too much environmental noise. So, when an actor is exceptionally quiet, they need to turn everything up. This means that environmental sounds like HVAC, traffic, generators, etc. will also get turned up. So unless you love the sound of your soft whisper accompanied by the sweet sounds of a lawnmower down the street, you should speak up. 4. Not landing on your position and not being consistent with your performance. Of course you might need to make adjustments from take to take, or you might be asked to try something different by the director. Someone from the camera and sound department is nearly always listening to the director (even when they are talking to actors), so if the director tells you to do something different, generally the camera and sound department are ready for it. Missing your mark and being inconsistent becomes an issue when it is repetitive and you haven't been directed to change something. If you move differently from take to take, then it is impossible for the camera man, focus puller, and boom operator to anticipate your movements. As a result, you could have a great performance but it isn't captured properly because nobody knew what you were going to do from take to take. An experienced camera and sound department can handle some inconsistent movement, but an experienced actor will know not to put them in that position too often. 5. Be aware of the lav mic that is placed on you. Avoid hitting it, or hitting someone else’s whenever possible (especially over lines). Don’t mess with the mics that are placed on you, and notify someone from the sound department if a mic has slipped/fallen or needs adjusting. These are just a few little points from a soundguy that may help you get some more keepable takes when you’re on set. They are generally good habits to keep in mind, but of course each of these points can be forgotten if the director specifies something to the contrary. I wish all of you the best at your next gig/audition.
Is it really worth it ? by Acc4VeryNiceStuff • last post Oct 10th
Hi everyone. i'm 17 and currently live in Portugal(recently moved out). i'm a native french speaker and i'm currently learning Portuguese. My life project would be to finish my studies (i will be around 20) and get my diploma before going to Hollywood and become a professional actor. i want to finish my studies no matter what so i won't have any problems latter in life with jobs but i'm still wondering if going to Hollywood right after i get my diploma is worth it. at first i was 100% sure but now i don't know if it's gonna work or even if i'll like acting in big productions. maybe staying here a little bit more is the best option, what do you think ? ​
Offered a role that is pending SAG-AFTRA! by superrobotone • last post Oct 10th
I just started following my dream the beginning of this year then COVID hit. So im very excited to find work again! I was offered a supporting role through Actors Access! It shows they are pending SAG-AFTRA. Can anyone explain what that means? Thank you for your time in advance!
Best Jobs To Work At As An Actor? by ApprehensiveCity8 • last post Oct 10th
I currently work as a preschool teacher 8-4 M-F. What are some better options? Part time?
What are the most exciting types of movies to film? by YourMumsAVirgin69 • last post Oct 10th
This is more for the professional and successful actors of the sub, but what genre of movies have you found the most exciting/fun to film?