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Booked a short film but never been on set - help! by LifePath1 • last post Feb 22nd
I booked a role on a short film and I have no idea what I’m doing. I’ve been taking acting classes for almost a year. I’ve been waiting to audition because there is still so much I don’t know about being on a film set- my plan was to do background work a couple of times to get a feeling. But I’ve yet to do that and filming starts next weekend. Anyway, I ended up booking this role without an audition. Someone visited my acting class and after seeing me perform they said they wanted me to read for a character in a short film they wrote. When they contacted me, they pretty much handed me the role. I accepted because I’ve never done anything before and I figured new actors have to start somewhere. Can anyone tell me what I need to know before I go on set? In my acting class, we don’t go over a lot of terminology. I plan to start a camera 1 class that will go over everything I need to know but that doesn’t start until April. This film is going to be submitted to a film festival- I feel like I’m going to be working with professionals and I’m going to come off as very green.
New voice actor looking for advice by Mr_Chiddy • last post Feb 22nd
So I'm keen to break into the industry. I've set up my own Fiverr page recently and had a few enquiries but nothing serious. Recently I had a guy get in touch asking for a reading of 59,000 words for an audio description. He's offering $350 for the project, but at Fiverr's rates that I've set up ($5 per 150 words) it'd add up to approximately $2000 minimum. It also seems to be a project relating to a national landmark and charity endeavour. I'm torn as to whether to accept it or not. The concept of being paid for my work is very attractive, but am I in over my head accepting a deal like this? Would you accept it, or is it way too low for its size?
Is there such a thing as a full acting course scholarship in England? by Ramoach • last post Feb 22nd
Hi there, I've been acting for almost two years now so it's still early days for me. I'd love to get on a course but simply can't afford it. Do any London or England based actors know of any scholarships or at least partial ones? Thanks
Hiring actor for a joke (M over 30) by throwaway_2222999ee • last post Feb 22nd
Hiring actor for a prank on friend. Located in Boston,MA. Around 5 pm on a weekday for 30 minutes, $30. Looking for male around middle aged to portray a priest. (priest robe will be provided)
Do you need headshots for student films? by randumbrando • last post Feb 22nd
Newbie actor here. Been considering auditioning for a few NYU student films. Anyone have any experience with auditioning for student films? Is a picture with a basic iPhone/camera ok for now? I’ll for sure get professional headshots in the future, but don’t feel like it’s worth it to spend hundreds of dollars on headshots for mostly unpaid student films.
Am I On Track? by evaaaaa12 • last post Feb 22nd
Hello! Post HS theatre *mostly* lead actor/ITS Officer, looking to completely throw my safe and predictable life out the window because I’ve been told me whole life to professionally pursue acting, and singing in particular... Queue my Grandmothers story, whom I’m named after, and was a Polish Jewish singer/performer in the 1930s in Europe and was only allowed to escape the war after being held in an interment camp with her two children, one of which was my father, because she was an “artist” (from her immigration card which I found online LITERALLY yesterday) sorry just a little back story on why I have a passion for the performing arts... SO! Now I’ve landed myself 52 days into the new decade promising myself that everyday I will work on my craft. In route of getting myself back into the swing of things before getting myself “audition ready” and really starting to apply myself in all that that entails... Currently I have several books purchased from Half Price Books. Play anthologies, modern and contemporary monologues and scenes, scene study and analysis, and a rather recent college textbook that covers the basics on history, technique, terminology and several spokes of the tech theatre wheelhouse. On top of this, I *try* to keep myself current with all that is going on with new and resurgent productions on and off-broadway. I want to get myself into a local improv group within the next month or so. I have always had a strength for improv and enjoy it just for fun tbh... I do hold down a 25 hour a week position as an in home caretaker, which I feel lucky to have since it allows me to focus a considerable amount of time on these efforts. So my plan is to study, read, “play rehearsal” with myself (not sure if anyone else does this lol), interact with our community as much as possible and fashion my own way into the industry I am so very ready to be in... I frequent this sub (so I know what a lot of you are probably already going to tell me haha) and a few others to stay current on discussions but I would love any other feedback/ advice you may have to give on my specific situation. P.S. that is my real grandmothers story and I am in the very beginning stages of writing her narrative as a screenplay so any discussion on that would be appreciated as well! Thanks!
Acting opportunities in the Washington, DC area by sipsnspills • last post Feb 22nd
Hi! I’d love some advice from any DC-area actors. I’m an actor based in NYC. I have no desire to leave but my boyfriend’s career will likely pull him towards DC eventually and so I’m trying to get a sense of the scene there. My general sense is that there’s some theater but very little TV and film, and that what is there is largely either non-union stuff like IDTV or is largely cast out of New York and LA. What’s been your experience? Also interested in what ongoing training opportunities are there — any good scene study, on camera, voice teachers or studios you like? Thanks in advance!
Aspiring Voice actor help by blvckstarlord • last post Feb 22nd
Hey everyone, I hope all of you are having a great day! I just have one question what are some practice methods that you all use? I’m just starting off so I’m a little green
I live in Kuwait but am finding it hard to find ANY acting opportunity...PLS HELP by AWK2545 • last post Feb 22nd
I am 15 and am an aspiring actor who has done school plays and parody commercials. I have done a lot of research and read monologues and am planning to move to LA or NY after finishing high school. But, as for now I really cannot find any projects that would help me gain experience. Anyone who lives in Kuwait who wants to work on a project with me or cast me in one of their projects, please DM me.
Is a VO coach necessary for a trained stage/film actor? by SaideeWynning • last post Feb 22nd
I see a lot of people recommend getting a voice over coach for those starting a VO career, but what I'm not clear on is what exactly a VO coach does and if one is truly necessary if you've already had professional acting training, including vocal training for dialects, annunciation, projection, techniques, IPA, etc. I've been acting since I was around 3 years old, so just over 30 years now. I have a BA in theatre, taught drama for years, and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood for 2 years. Along with acting methods, styles, and others, we did vocal training for the whole two years. A few years ago, I developed a chronic illness which has disabled me and makes it pretty much impossible for me to act onstage or on camera anymore, or even to teach or direct anymore. I am considering trying to get into VO work, maybe audiobook narration with ACX, but I can't drop another 2 grand on more training/coaching, especially if much of it will be redundant to what I've already studied. I already have good quality sound equipment and my husband is very familiar with editing sound and stuff through his media degree and job, so he's said he can do editing for me. I'm just trying to get an idea of how realistic it is to try to break into this without shelling out for a coach, with my particular experience, or if it really requires such very different skills. I miss acting!! It's been my life for so long, so I'm really hoping VO and/or narrating will be a way for me to continue some form of acting while also accommodating my erratic schedule and health needs. TIA!!!
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.