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i feel like i'm not surrounded by positive, loving, supportive people in this journey and it sucks by bkdrummer95  •  last post Mar 25th

most of my friends are not in the industry, they work normal jobs, make good money, it's a hard juxtaposition for me to live an artists life especially in my early 30s when most people i know are not. i have some actor friends but literally all of them are not really as "in it" the way I am, and i've been made to feel ashamed about the fact that i like talking about acting, i like talking about filmmaking, i want to be making things, i want to be getting the next level. thats what i want my life to be. and i've realized something recently. my actor "friends" all have negative relationships with it, they either don't work as hard, developed a bitter attitude towards it, decided to get a full time job and put it on the back burner, are "working on their website" for years and never want to do anything... like my one close friend told me on the phone when i was bitching recently that he was "always jealous" of me, of the fact that i was able to make things happen. this was jarring to me, because first of all I have nothing to be jealous of (yes i have made some breadcrumbs of progress over the years from hustling and sacrificing so much to chase this), but because this guy was supposed to be one of my closest friends, a guy who never wants to write, would rather do drugs than be creative, who doesn't really match my level of excitement when I get an audition, etc. no wonder why this person isn't able to match my level of engagement with this pursuit or can't be happy with me, they are too busy dealing with their own personal fucked up-ness about acting in their own head. my roommate is the exact same way, when i get a self tape I can see the pain in their eyes of not even wanting to read for me because they are so angry... like this sucks man why can't you guys just be positive and work with me and then maybe things will change for you and you can get auditions too and then be excited for yourself and then WANT to get excited for me? so it's like, i need to be surrounded by people who take this seriously, actual serious actors, people who are supportive and want to see their friends succeed, people that want to lift everyone up around them, people who are trained and GOOD, people who get up every day and think about the things they can do every single day to take their acting careers to the next level. but it sucks because to meet these people, to be around these people, you need to pay $500 a month to be in these expensive ass acting classes. there's just no way around it. blah i'm just venting. the "hardness" of this industry is insidious and not the things that I thought. finding the right people has been the most challenging aspect, wishing close friends could be more than what they are... just is what it is I guess.

PLEASE help! I'm stumped on what to do. by dropinthesand  •  last post Mar 25th

I'm a 16-year-old female and...you guessed it, I want to be an actor. I've read multiple websites and many threads on Reddit, but I'm still not sure how to get started. My ultimate goal is to act in well-made films and I'm not interested in acting just to get famous/rich. I will go to college next fall and major in something S.T.E.M related because that's where my secondary passions lie. In the time that I graduate HS, and eventually college, I want to try my best to break into film acting (or at least set up a base that would allow me to have everything in line to pursue film acting). I am trying to make my own short films right now and will be the only actor in them. Apart from this, I want to get more experience to prepare me for the film world and build my resume since I won't be studying acting at a school. I don't have the luxury of adding any special effects or going to unique set locations for my short films (I'm just starting out) and can't really hire or find peers to help me, but I can get around this issue and think it might be the easiest way for me to get more experience in acting since I can write my own roles and make them challenging. I'll probably join a community theater when I go to college. I'm not sure where I'll go to college, so I can't really rely on being in a location with loads of film opportunities. My dream is to have everything set in place to pursue a career in film acting by the time I graduate college (2025). With the presumably tight schedule I'll have in college, what should I do to reach that dream in the timeline I set for myself? I know that I should take acting classes to improve my skills, get headshots, etc., but I want to familiarize myself with acting behind a camera and learn the technicalities behind the business/audition side (jargon generally used on a set, what types of auditions are there and what are the formalities related to auditioning, how to network and meet other people, etc.). How important is networking and when should I worry about this? Also, would YouTube be the best place to publish my short films if I like them enough? I need to emphasize that my timeline is an ideal situation, but I still want to do everything I can to fulfill it. I would sincerely appreciate any advice you have to offer!

FREE 40min Zoom tomorrow @5pm PST on what I've learned as an actor of 12 years in Los Angeles. (I will attach zoom link 30min prior) by theLAactor  •  last post Mar 24th

**First two zooms have went great and decided to do another one tomorrow at 5pm for anyone that missed it or you're welcome to stop in and check it out again.** It's on the dos and donts of Hollywood and what I would do if I were to start over, knowing what I know now. This is a free 40 minute coaching for anyone who wants it. I will try and give a crash course on everything that has and has not worked for me. If this interests you I will attach the zoom link tomorrow around 30 minutes before. Bare with me as coaching online is new to me. **A little about myself:** I’ve been an actor in LA for 12 years now. I've taken more classes and workshops than I can list. I've had good and bad reps and I've booked and worked on some amazing, and some not so amazing films and TV shows. I've had or have rep in New Mexico, Atlanta, and Charlotte, for those interested in local hire work. I've spent far too much time and money on things that didn't help me as an actor hopefully so you don't have to. **I'll be discussing:** Vision, headshots, classes, workshops, out of state local hire, getting rep, self taping, and auditioning. If I can pass even a few lessons on to you that will help, sweet. Hope to see you tomorrow! =) \-H **Also, If you have any specific questions you can ask them here and I'll answer them tomorrow!**

Anyone else see their buds do this? by StrobeRogers  •  last post Mar 24th

Hello, I know a great comedian who does great impressions who's a young dad. However, You can tell he could be a really great dramatic actor. However, he doesn't want to do drama at all. I know the right thing is to let him figure it out. I also know I'm so focused on him bc I can't get my stuff going. What should i do? Anyone else have the same experience?

What's Next? by Woyen  •  last post Mar 24th

Hi all, I have been lurking this subreddit for a few months, trying to soak in knowledge and experiences. Anyway, I took my first acting (for film) class in London this spring. Due to the coronavirus circumstances, it ended a little bit early, but regardless it was an amazing experience and my first time doing any sort of acting or anything related to arts for that matter. I got some decent feedback regarding my acting, and it was so much fun that I want to continue it and possibly pursue a career in the industry. So my question is: **What do I do next?** *Background...* Before I took the class I read online and a few books on the industry and acting techniques (including The Actor's Life by Jenna F., as suggested on this subreddit). I feel really "green" still. The class I took gave me some clips, but I feel they are rather short and incomplete for a showreel. I'm a white male, 24. I'm from Norway and currently here because of the virus, but I wouldn't have trouble establishing myself in London / take more classes there..? (Once this is all over) Potentially go to Oslo, the capital of Norway or the US? I have a college degree from the US and speak American English. Any tips, suggestions or whatever would be greatly appreciated. Stay healthy everyone and take care.

Pursuing a career in the acting/voice acting industry versus "safer" careers by HeartyTruffles  •  last post Mar 24th

Hey all! Like many before me i've gotten to the point in my life where i'd like to fully pursue a career or at the very least begin a level of education in pursuit of said career. I've spent my life of 19 years so far enveloped in two passions, creative work such as music, graphic design, and of course acting. And history. I absolutely adore both and of course my close friends and family. While fully believing i could act, of course like the idea of pursuing a BA in history as it seems much safer. My biggest issue with pursuing a career in history is, well, the actual careers. So many are desk jobs and teaching and i simply don't think i could live with that. There are jobs i'm interested in within the field but perhaps due to naivety or some other optimistic calling i feel like i could go afer something less safe I'm by no means in the field of acting, i've done theatrical plays and musicals, but they were always local affairs. Aside from that i've only acted in small films for my college/highschool level friends who often have projects in need of actors. And of course just goofing around and tuning my improv whenever i can. What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear them. Thanks so much in advance

Has anyone re-enacted horribly acted movie scenes but with good acting? by WallLearner  •  last post Mar 24th

I've been googling for this for a while and all I'm finding is various "worst acting" lists. I've always wondered if better actors could salvage some of the poorly acted scenes in movies. How much is it the writing and how much is it the actors? Anyways the one that always comes to mind for me is the [scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBBZN7g8W1E&t=29) from Point Break.

preparing / material? by redalienbaby  •  last post Mar 24th

what do you guys think are the essential steps when it comes to actors working with the material they have been given? once u get the audition scenes or a full script .. what are all the things you guys do to prepare? (aside from rehearsing and learning lines)

I keep blinking when I’m on camera by foxofthestorybooks  •  last post Mar 23rd

Is this a normal issue? And if you’ve dealt with it, how so? It’s frustrating cause it feels like no matter how much I improve as an actor, I keep blinking and it’s extremely distracting. Or at least when I watch myself, I feel like it detracts from my performance.

hey guys by wisemanhere  •  last post Mar 23rd

does anyone else notice that actors arent really looking at eachother when theyre acting??its like theyre looking at the shoulders of who ever they are talking to..im guessing they might me reading the script....but it doesnt seem like anyone online ever talks about it...anyone else realizes actors dont look at eachother??

Hobby to Voice Acting: Who started this way? by Calenart  •  last post Mar 23rd

Hello! I just wanna know voice actors who began with voice acting for fun (as a hobby) but ended up by getting a job and working professionally with voice acting as a career.

Most important accents? by Walter-McGregor  •  last post Mar 23rd

What would you say are the most important accents to learn and master as an actor?

James Lipton studied with Stella Adler? by StrobeRogers  •  last post Mar 23rd

Hello, I read the above. Does anyone know how it affected his decision to work at The Actors Studio? Thanks

what makes a great actor? by redalienbaby  •  last post Mar 23rd

hi guys im bored and pondering what makes a great actor as there are so many good ones from all different backgrounds with varying approaches to their work im wondering what everyone thinks makes a 'great actor' i know everyone has a different opinion of what that means but im curious what you gravitate toward when it comes to the actors you like or what all your faves have in common?

pursuing this for a few years now and I still feel like i'm missing something...? by bkdrummer95  •  last post Mar 23rd

like how to find work, how to find auditions for things, how to appropriately make connections with casting directors, producers, directors, etc. like should I be cold calling these people on a regular basis pitching myself to them directly? Is that actually appropriate? I'm in NYC i don't really know what is "industry standard" or acceptable rule breaking here. I have a few agents but i only get a handful of auditions for major things in a year, and i just for the life of me don't know how to increase it. i write and shoot my own shorts with friends, i do targeted workshops now and then when they're not $450. I do self submitting, all the things.. but i still feel like I'm just missing a major chunk of this stuff, how it all works, what I should be doing on a day to day basis to structure it like a 9-5, so i don't feel like i'm wasting my time or lost trying to make this a career.... i know corona virus has shut most things down now, and it definitely stifled the momentum i felt i had prior to this, but as an actor how you can you spend this time productively outside of writing and shooting your own material?

Getting into VO and locked down? I've made my voiceover exercise book free for you all. by GandalfTheTartan  •  last post Mar 23rd

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