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Why are most student films Union now? by CaliforniaStoked • last post Feb 21st
I'm SAG-E and I submit to unpaid student films if I feel like the writing is good and I could use it for my reel. I've noticed in the last 6 months tho, that 90% of these student films are SAG. I stopped submitting to them, because I don't want to be forced to join the union for unpaid work. Why is this? Whats changed? I always viewed student films as a learning experience for both parties, especially for new actors who are trying to get some credits and a reel under their belt. I feel like by this new influx of SAG unpaid student films, thats its made it impossible to do so. Has anyone else noticed this?
I totally read the scene wrong... I can't get over my mistake by leeval11 • last post Feb 21st
I sent in a self tape a couple weeks ago and after reading the first scene, I honestly thought "okay this is an awkward scene, the girl is awkward with the boy, they might like each other but theres just a lot of miscommunication going around" but then after talking with other actors who also auditioned for this said that the girl was actually really confident and blunt... I made my whole first scene the 'awkward/timid girl' :/ and i feel like i ruined my chances
Actor who joined drama club in hs to meet girls? by nukedbrain • last post Feb 21st
Wasn't there a famous actor who joined his theater class/drama club in hs just so he could meet girls, but ended up falling in love with acting instead? I'm trying to remember who that guy was, and Google isn't helping
Audio Competition for the Missouri Review by Dylan-MissouriReview • last post Feb 21st
Hello, my name is Dylan Wilson and I'm an intern for the Missouri Review, a small publication in Columbia, Missouri. I'm looking for groups that would be interested in advertising our Miller Audio Competition, a competition in which people submit audio in the categories of poetry, comedy, and documentary. I'll put a link to our website so you can learn more about it or if you are interested in competing yourselves. I was wondering if anyone in this subreddit would know of any groups that would be interested in getting the word out about the competition, specifically groups such as voice actors, improv groups, poets, amateur documenters, etc. I would prefer these groups to be in the U.S but I won't reject international ones. I apologize for the long post and I'm willing to answer any questions about the competition. [https://www.missourireview.com/contests/audio-contest/](https://www.missourireview.com/contests/audio-contest/)
Extra extra! Being a background actor. by singingnarwhal21 • last post Feb 21st
Hey there!! I’m an actor that recently moved to the New York. I have a theatre background, and I have little experience in film. Is being an extra a good way to break into film and learn the ins and outs of being on set? Any tips on being an extra and expanding to speaking parts? Thanks!!
What is “bad acting” in your opinion and how do you avoid it? by SUPERB-OWL45 • last post Feb 21st
For me, it’s anybody that feels too stiff and rigid. Like a robot that just says words with no emotion or physical movement behind it, you can tell they’re just reading off a script to get from scene to scene. I also think a lot of this is on the director, if there are too many cuts and closeups it feels like the actor’s face and nothing else is always in the frame. There’s no space for them to move or interact with others, it’s just a picture of a face giving wooden lines to another wooden face. I’ll watch bad, lower rated movies and it’s just something I’ve noticed compared to higher rated, criticality acclaimed films. It makes me think to runs lines as casually as I can, maybe try to slip them into real conversations to test myself
We've started a podcast called Role Call that focuses on legendary character actors and their true Hollywood stories, so far we have episodes with David Proval, Steven Ogg, Xander Berkeley, Barry Primus and others. by myfootfellasleep • last post Feb 21st
Hosted by director [Adam Cushman](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1756579/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) and actor [Raul S. Julia](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1038376/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1), Role Call is [a podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/role-call/id1469666022) that seeks to bring key figures in film and TV into the limelight who are otherwise the types of artists you might know by face but never knew their names. [Episode 1](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsvQXUHt9aowN8zszqblFA/featured) features [David Proval](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NQir2Z2lPg) of *The Sopranos* and *Mean Streets*. David talks about getting started in NYC as an actor, studying with actor's studio legend [Jack Waltzer](http://www.jackwaltzer.com/) (who is still teaching today). We talk a bit about Marty and Mean Streets, as well as lesser known 70's films like [Nunzio](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078011/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2), which is one of David's favorite roles and a beautiful film with a huge heart. It also features Morgana King who you know as Mama Corleone from The Godfather films. The highlight of the episode is David's story of the time Joel Silver asked him to coach Eddie Murphy on 48 Hours. Episode 2 is with film legend [L.Q. Jones](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZUGK4ZBQDo&feature=youtu.be), an actor mostly known for his work in westerns including almost all of Sam Peckinpah's films and most notably *The Wild Bunch* and *Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid*, along with Raoul Walsh and Budd Boetticher. Stories include the time Brando had scalded balls on T*he Young Lions* and LQ and Dean Martin conspired out of boredom and good sport to relieve the Hotel George V of its chandelier. L.Q. also directed the cult 70's film [A Boy and His Dog](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072730/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1). He argues that the dog should have at least been nominated, which is fair.
Worried about my progress so far. by eeetee32 • last post Feb 21st
Maybe I am just jumping the gun too fast, but I just need some advice. So after about half a year of acting training, I've began auditioning and self-submitting myself to projects (I'm using Backstage and Actors Access). It has been almost one month (started this February) and I've applied to about 8 roles so far (my location is not as busy as LA or NY so there's not an abundance of work available). I've gotten no auditions or inquiries from them so I'm a little worried. After all, if I can't even get called in to audition for a SHORT or STUDENT film, how does that bode for me in the future? This is all non-union work of course. I have 3 professional headshots, 2 acting clips (self-tapes, one drama and one comedy clip, good lighting, backdrop, etc.) and lots of training on my resume. My profile is also completely filled out. But I still get no responses. Am I worrying too much this early in my career? Should I wait a few more months to see how I do? I just expected to get at least ONE audition by now. Again, I am still new so I'm not familiar with the pace of this industry and if this is normal. A few more questions: For student/short films, what is the usual time frame for when you get the confirmation email saying that they want you for their project? Do they email you with the details, time, location, etc? What about the student/short films that put their submission deadline date just before their filming date? Do they even do auditions or do they just choose their actors based on their submission? Seems kind of weird that student/short films end their submission date so close to the filming date. I mean, how do they even have time to sort through the submissions and send out emails for auditions/callbacks? For Actors Access, they allow you to upload slate shots for each of your headshots. How does this work? Normally in slate shots you would say your name, agency, and the role you are applying to, but you obviously can't say the role in these slateshot clip unless you upload a new one every time you submit. So what would be the correct things to say for these generic slateshots? Your name, agency, height, and location? Also, do you have to wear the same outfits as your headshot for each of your headshot's slateshots? Sorry if this sounds confusing.
I need help being a maid by light-in-the-sky • last post Feb 20th
I know this is place for people inspiring to be actor or actress, but I need help for a murder mystery game. I’m suppose to be a maid In the 1920’s America, who works three jobs and is secretly fed up having to work for a bunch of rich snobs all day. I’m not sure how to address people as. Whether it’s master, Miss, sir, master or my lady or the ‘guest’ for that matter. I really want to do a good job so if anyone can helping with how to properly address people or maybe jesters that can enhance my character traits will really help me.
Is my dream worth it?? by rya21 • last post Feb 20th
So I’m (21F) a senior in university about to get my degree is history. However, my dream has been to become an actress ever since I was 13. But I never had the confidence to put myself out there and audition for anything in high school or college. Right now I still don’t really have the confidence to tell anyone about my dream face to face but I’m at a point in my life where I feel like this is my last chance to see if it can work in this industry and if I don’t at least try I might regret it. The instability of an acting career and my inexperience also scares me. I guess my question to y’all would be should I even pursue acting, if so where do I even start since I don’t have any experience or training and what do you guys do as “survival” jobs.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 20 by AutoModerator • last post Feb 20th
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.
Let's talk Mental Health/Time Management/Self Care: by Yaars23 • last post Feb 20th
For many of us, this career can play a pretty significant role on our mental health. From constant rejection, to comparison, to thinking we're "not good" or "not going to make it", working survival jobs we don't care about, or working real jobs that don't allow us to audition--many of us struggle with mental health/time management/or a lack of self care. What has your experience been? What do you do to try to work through these issues? Have you taken any workshops/read books/done worksheets that have helped with this?--Please share? Mental Health is an important topic, especially in this community where I see so many miserable actors--even successfull ones. Let's talk about it!
Advice for a (not so new) Actor returning to his first passion after over 30 years by SylvainPlasse • last post Feb 20th
Hello all, I returned to acting March 1 2019... I had studied Dramatic Arts and was a Star Improv League player back in the mid 80’s with a dream back then of becoming a full time actor, but another career presented itself and have had a successful career of over 30 years from which I am planning on retiring from in the next few years. Over the past 9-10 years, I have come across several people in the “business” that said I need to put myself out there for background acting as I have a look that would be in demand. I thanked them politely but in my head thought I was too old to return to acting. Last February, a colleague (who does some background acting once in a while) insisted I submit myself to Casting agents as I definitely have a look that would be in demand with the salt & pepper hair, uniforms, distinguished older, yet young looking executive / position of authority “look/type”. I was going to ignore it again but SHE INSISTED and wouldn’t stop until I did submit myself. One night, I was watching the late evening news when she texted me and asked: ‘So? Who did you submit to?” I started to laugh and replied that I was still considering it. She said “NO! You are submitting yourself TONIGHT... I’m not going to stop texting you until you DO!” So, with her guidance, I found a few Casting agents I could submit myself to... so “off went my profile photos’. TIME: 10:54pm Imagine my shock and surprise to wake up the next morning at 08:15 and find an email in my inbox saying: “Thank You for submitting yourself. I am BOOKING YOU in a background role of Commander on HANDMAID’S TALE. Filming all day March 1, 2019. Please confirm.” OMG Did THAT just happen? Well, that was the beginning of my return to my original passion of being an Actor. Fast forward to today, despite working my regular full time job, I have worked on over 32 productions since that day... first, mostly as a background performer but last August, everything skyrocketed when I got booked for my first speaking role on a Short Film production called “Little Soul”. It is in post production right now and will be doing the Film Festivals rounds around the world soon. I have since landed Lead roles in 2 other short films, Supporting role in 3 others and have already been cast for two films shooting from April to May 2020. I PINCH myself everyday as this is so exciting yet so surreal. You can see my partial Filmography already on IMDb by searching for my name. There are still many credits missing. [IMDb Actor Profile & Filmography](IMDb.me/SylvainPlasse) Here are some of the productions I’ve had the great luck and opportunity to work on since last year: - HANDMAID’S TALE S03EP07 - Under His Eye - TLC Untold Stories of the E.R. - S13EP03 - Gunshot Affairs - SUITS S09EP10 - the very last episode of this iconic TV Series - Wedding Guest - REAL RED OCTOBER - National Geographic’s - Submarine Executive Officer - WITCHES of SALEM - Travel Channel USA - Sheriff’s Men (4 episodes) - SILENT WITNESS - New 2020 TV Series - Narcotics Officer - SPINNING OUT - Netflix - Arena Spectator - DARE ME - USA Network - Football Stadium Fan - MRS AMERICA - Netflix 2020 release - 1) Republican Supporter 2)Special Secret Agent - JUPITER’S LEGACY - Netflix 2020 release - Rich Brothel Patron - Z•O•M•B•I•E•S 2- Disney - Seabrook Resident - SECRET SOCIETY of SECOND BORN ROYALS - Disney - Rich Dignitary at Gala and several other projects, including unpaid student films. 2 Online / TV Commercials: - DAYMAK e-bike Florence Fat Tires - ParticipACTION Canada - English / French Interviewee YOUR ADVICE: Would anyone in the know, could offer some advice or suggestions on how I should proceed from here on as I, like all the other Actors/Actresses out there, aim to make it to Hollywood.... to “get discovered”? I looked into getting an Agent in Toronto but, it can be a bit of a challenge to find a reputable one, as many seem to have this gimmick of getting you to spend incredible amounts of money just to get headshots (which I did last month) from specific photographers they recommend.... but most have over inflated prices, which is probably done to give payback to the agents for sending them the business. If I was able to find and land these roles by myself so far, to move to the next level, I feel I need an Agent in California. Is it even possible for a Canadian Actor to get an Agent in the US? Any info, advice, questions you may have would be gratefully welcome. Thank you / Merci, Sylvain
The Demo Reel Dilemma by niceguymcfly • last post Feb 20th
I’ve been having one tough time writing the script for my demo reel. I know I don’t need to write a New York’s time bestseller or anything but it’s really bringing out why I never decided to become a writer. Do other actors hire people to write their demos? Or does everyone do it themselves, I feel like a lost cause in the writing department
Since everyone else is doing it... (Demo / Site) by lusciouscactus • last post Feb 20th
I have been an actor for a while. I have been into recording engineering for a while. So I figured let's marry my love for both of those things. I am honestly just getting started. I get paid things here and there, but I'm not going to quit my day job or anything. Any and all feedback is appreciated. But be gentle. ;) Thanks ahead of time. mittstech.com/voice
[Hiring] Create Digital Image for Video Game Voice Actor Website by India085C5 • last post Feb 19th
Greetings. I am looking for a Digital Artist to create a custom image for a Video Game Voice Actors website. The image itself should have a 'Vibe' similar to these images: [Image 1](https://www.google.com/search?sa=G&hl=en_US&tbs=simg:CAQSoAIJEILHEhVbAzQalAILELCMpwgaYQpfCAMSJ_1MLhgRr7hfjFv8Muwz1C6Meoh7TKoU22CK0M9YqzSqPKIY21TjmJhowZ1fO9eD_1oswxUJ_1f7TvzrwtrEDKVRZ3bKvBQHOX1VHc8HFCs00aGLFFxlsp6wTPtIAQMCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgS4PhutDAsQne3BCRqNAQoaCgdwYyBnYW1l2qWI9gMLCgkvbS8wNHRyOHMKHgoLbGl2aW5nIHJvb23apYj2AwsKCS9tLzAzZjZ0cQoXCgNkZW7apYj2AwwKCi9tLzA5ZzZwdmQKHQoKc2NyZWVuc2hvdNqliPYDCwoJL20vMDF6Ym53ChcKBWhvdXNl2qWI9gMKCggvbS8wM2ptNQw&q=anime+background+room+night&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjRtYmBptznAhVNmHIEHX6iDmQQwg4oAHoECAcQJw&biw=1600&bih=796), [Image 2](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fst-gdefon.gallery.world%2Fwallpapers_original%2F406776_gallery.world.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fgallery.world%2Fru%2Fphoto-406776-art-noch-komnata-devochki-podrugi-veshchi-kompyuter-napitki-lampa-polki&tbnid=uJfhS474J0zxaM&vet=12ahUKEwiT9N6UptznAhUBXFkKHS_RC_UQMygCegUIARDAAQ..i&docid=_UU0lk1btVQw3M&w=1600&h=1000&itg=1&q=gaming%20nostalgia&ved=2ahUKEwiT9N6UptznAhUBXFkKHS_RC_UQMygCegUIARDAAQ), or check out the first few rows of [these images](https://www.google.com/search?q=gaming%20nostalgia&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg%3ACRCCxxIVWwM0ImAyXVyswVWfPGNzHRHXtbdQKerL9IIIbGG6P-LjK9P6-PNUy9fFDSUmF_19JxWPBZpqsoU1vehfzdelvbSMdgrU2SUH2SBwGCP0znBRftvs97k7j2N7YjJsZ8ySSDyJCpuIqEgkyXVyswVWfPBGNAnC4VJijQyoSCWNzHRHXtbdQEU07YnEiPHU8KhIJKerL9IIIbGEReVV8PTakuYkqEgm6P-LjK9P6-BFOZzvr_1cGPCyoSCfNUy9fFDSUmESFLlHVR_1rVOKhIJF_19JxWPBZpoRUqfJ_1WOICxwqEgmsoU1vehfzdRH-_13x6FHR30SoSCelvbSMdgrU2EdQp1vwrA6GaKhIJSUH2SBwGCP0RX5xUIoYTOhQqEgkznBRftvs97hFufckGJ4q40SoSCU7j2N7YjJsZEfMrSZlTDPOuKhIJ8ySSDyJCpuIRPEBXG8iNf7JhaICuyOORmlk&hl=en-US&ved=0CAIQrnZqFwoTCKC8pMWn3OcCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAF&biw=1583&bih=796), as well as ALL elements in the provided sketch. (Apologies for the sketch, I am not an artist.) Dark, slightly messy, cozy gamer room is the vibe I'm looking for. Feel free to throw in some moderate cyberpunkish vibes as well if you can manage it without making it overbearing or attracting too much attention to it. Sketch below. https://preview.redd.it/qtrqyfx7urh41.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f96fca41a7144bbf1fd4de9e6204129d4854ad94 Window curtains open, weather outside visible. To help your minds eye, please also visit r/battlestations and view the all time top posts. Computer desks, computers, speaker set-ups, etc. Time frame is 7 days beginning at 12AM EST the day immediately following the date-of-hire. Image must be available in 1200x1200 jpg format as well as 2400x2400 jpg format. There are probably things I've left out as this is the first time I've ever hired a freelancer. If I wasn't specific, **the image must be done digitally.** This is important. Paintings, oils, watercolors, etc,. will not be accepted. Base salary of$17 USD/hour. I am attempting to keep my budget under $400. This piece is important to me. There is definitely leeway within the image. If you would like to throw a book on the bookshelf (in the image) with your reddit name, deviantart name, etc.. I will not mind as long you point it out to me so I am aware of it. Also feel free to draw your pet or something within the image as well. PLEASE 'WATERMARK' YOUR IMAGE! As an artist, I would not want someone else to steal the image from my site and claim it as yours, nor would I attempt to claim it as mine. Just please dont make it a massive mark. lol. Feel free to leave questions within the comments, but anything else, please follow the rules and PM me. Thanks!
Getting back into things after taking a break for college? by RaeADropOfGoldenSun • last post Feb 19th
Hi guys. When I was in high school I started pursuing acting professionally. I lived near enough to NYC that I had a manager there and I booked a few small roles in TV shows and movies. Then I went to college in rural Ohio and my manager and I parted ways, and my acting career was put on pause for a few years. I booked one pretty decent role on my own over that time (small role in a Sundance film that shot over the summer of my freshman year) but other than that, I couldn't audition or work. Maybe going to college was a stupid decision but idk, it happened. When I graduate I'm planning on moving to NYC to pursue acting as a career once again. What I'm not sure of is how to do that. I don't want to start back at square one again (no agent or manager, doing no-pay student films, etc.), but all my credits will be multiple years old and my manager and I did not end on great terms so I can't go back to her (she was also just not a great manager overall). Would it be weird to text all my old friends who didn't go to college and are now working actors to ask them to refer me to their agents? Will having some credits and union status mean anything to agents and managers, or will I be seen just the same as the thousands of other recent college grads looking for representation? Not that that's a bad thing, I just feel like I had some momentum going then lost it entirely for college, and I'm not sure how to proceed once I'm back in the game. Any advice from anyone who's taken a break from acting for a few years and then successfully gotten back to it would be greatly appreciated!
Marketing your skills? by worldtraveler9700 • last post Feb 19th
Hi all, I'm an actor and recently have been thinking of ways I can monetize my skills. I was thinking offering private audition coaching and college prep. A bit about myself, I'm 23, have a degree in theater performance and am a working actor in the Washington DC area. What would you suggest is the best way to get my name out there by offering this? I'm just nervous no one will take me seriously. Thanks for your help!
Am I on the right track? by __Exosphere__ • last post Feb 19th
I auditioned for Peter and The Starcatcher and after auditioning I was given two minor roles to play. However, my two characters combined barely leave me with any lines in comparison to many other people who are co-starring in the play with me, and most of them are just playing one role and yet they still have more lines. I understand that everybody starts off small, but I still just feel like I am not able to show what I am truly capable of doing. No matter what is asked of me, I’m going to continue coming to rehearsal and perform for them exactly how they want. However, I just want to make sure that I am starting off where I am supposed to. If I’m somebody who dreams to become a successful actor not in just in theater, but in cinema, Is this the best way to get noticed? I just want to make sure that I’m on the correct path if I want to make it into cinema, and that I am not trying to get myself into a completely different branch of the industry.