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Low budget short films. Yay or nay? by poloniuspoet • last post Feb 1st
I'm an actor and need some advice. Is it advisable to act in low budget short films? There's some films on a shoestring budget that have great production quality, but they are the exception usually. I just don't want to jeapordise my career early on as the low budget films could make me look 'bad'. Should I hold out for TV productions/feature films?
Can I find any aspiring adult actresses here? by homergogo • last post Feb 1st
I’m trying to make my own amateur porn videos with good acting and good production value! Got really inspired by Marks Head Bobbers and Hand Jabbers and how he kinda does his whole production.
Let's Talk About Going Fi-Core by banananuttt • last post Feb 1st
Hey actors, I'm currently looking into going Fi-core to tap into a bigger market. I have theatrical rep, commercial rep, and a manager and none of them really know the truth behind what going fi-core means for a sag actor. Neither do I! So I was hoping we could use this thread as a resource for now, and as future reference. Some questions: Do you know anyone who has gone fi-core? Have they been able to get back in easily? What is the worst thing about being fi-core? What is the best thing about it? (is it worth it?) Do you know anyone who has gone fi-core, what happened for them? From my understanding you no longer get screeners and have to pay dues + fine to get back into SAG. I'm not sure if it effects medical care under SAG. Please add any info you think would be helpful!
What email provider should I use as an actor? by SoulWolfX • last post Feb 1st
Currently I'm signed with boston casting, I want a good looking email, i tried gmail but everything i could think of with my name was taken, even though my name is relatively uncommon (walter norcross) what free provider should I use?
Ten Types of Actors In LA by inspiredman • last post Jan 31st
Audition class making me feel like shit. by meetier • last post Jan 31st
I decided to take an auditioning class. They film you each week, and its driving me crazy because the camera the casting director uses makes my face look wider than it actually is. What sucks is everything that comes through my state is cast through that guy, so when I get a real audition...my face also looks distorted. I've booked some self tape things because I know how to use my lens. I've been freaking starving myself to try and look normal on his stupid camera because I know if I ever want to get cast in a SAG thing it will be from an audition in that casting office. Also..some of the stuff they have us read makes me feel shitty about myself...I guess that could be my fault because I'm trying to do something the way I have seen another person do it, and try to mimic that rather than just doing it the way I am actually capable of. I wish I knew what roles I should be going for. I can't even remember why I wanted to do this. This stupid audition class was supposed to be fun, now its just making me doubt my ability and feel really fucking bad about myself. And I don't know...he gives criticism but its like ...always fine the second time through? I don't know if he's just telling me not to do it again because that's the best he thinks I can do...if its not bad and I'm just fucking paranoid. There is one obviously amazing actor in the class, and he just gets it and I can tell he's going places if he sticks to it...I'm not even close to that level and I wonder why I even try. I don't know why I'm posting this. I guess has anyone else gone through this?
Question regarding EDD unemployment for actors in LA by leapyeargirlkz • last post Jan 31st
Hello. I have a few questions regarding filling out claim forms. 1) Does unemployment contact casting directors or production companies to verify why the actors wasn't hired? 2) On the weekly claim form it ask for work search for that week, and who was the contact person. It just ask for name of company and who did the interviewing. Does EDD actually contact casting directors to see if the actors was interviewed?
What is it like attending an audition for a high-profile production? by Ramoach • last post Jan 31st
Hey there, I was just thought of how nerve-wracking it could be to be sitting in a waiting room full of familiar faces from film and television. Actors who have proven their talent and are potentially going for the same role as you. Have any of you ever had this experience? What was it like? Sorry if my question isn't particularly conducive of productive conversation on the craft. I'm just curious. Cheers!
Advice on acting problem by taylorymk • last post Jan 31st
So I’ve seen several interviews of actors I admire where they don’t prepare for their roles before rehearsal begins and also out of the rehearsal space. And one actor even mentioned how she chats with her company members right before the show starts and not get distracted. And I am the complete opposite. I haven’t had any training so I don’t quite know how I get into character, but it consists of too much time figuring it out on my own. And I want to learn how to switch it on and off and not carry it with me. Especially for depressing roles I tend to spend way too much time trying to get into that depressed state and it is EXHAUSTING. I get very reserved and in my head so that when someone tries to have a conversation with me during that time I will either not be able to respond or simply become agitated. I hate that I do this. In the end the audience sees my sincere emotions basically because I don’t know how to fake it. Do I lack imagination? I used to have a huge imagination so I don’t know what’s the problem. I do tend to feel most comfortable when I am alone so maybe that’s the problem? I’m preparing a monologue for an audition and the same thing: I need hours or some really depressing music to get me going or it doesn’t really come to me that fast. The longest run I’ve had is four days in a university production, and I was able to access the character more freely as time passed. But it comes and goes inconsistently. I’ve been in four of them and several other small school productions so know I can act, but my “process” feels so frustrating and very inhibiting. It’s caused me to procrastinate preparing my monologue for nearly four weeks out of fear of feeding a bad habit. I tried taking a brief acting class but they also focused more on the “inside your head” things so that didn’t do much. So I’m looking for a much more physical approach to stage acting. Maybe an Alexander class. Would that help with my problem? I’m at a constant loss.
How do you get into acting? by happiness88888 • last post Jan 31st
I’m a guy in my early 20s. I’ve been working for past few years and was previously working over 80 hours a week. I guess the reason why I work so much is because I can’t stop. It is merely an addiction and I love it. I’m depressed when I’m not working. And I’m tired of working ‘normal’ jobs. I want to use this drive towards something bigger. I’ve been thinking about acting lately. Not because I want to be famous (that would be pretty cool) but because I would love to be in the studio all day, 24/7 non-stop. That type of job would make me a much happier person. The environment, the different people you would see, and working together as a group. Hell, I would love to even sleep there. I just want to be busy all the time. I don’t want a “personal life”. I want my life to be what my work ethic shows, so I want it to be something more meaningful. I ‘think’ I would make a pretty good actor. I took an EQ test a few times and got back 160 each time. I don’t know how accurate it is honestly but I know that I am really good at playing out different emotions. I have an obsessive behavior. I’ve also been working out religiously for the past 7 years. I’m a pretty fit guy, like Ricky Whittle fit. But not like The Rock. I’ve done MMA my whole life and I can do backflips too (idk if that helps). And I know I’m a pretty good looking guy (lol sorry not trying to sound like a douche but I just really wanna know my chances). And I know that sounded weird but I am just really curious... how does one even “find” his first acting job? I’m just really bored of life and I need something refreshing.
Question about work and building a portfolio. by DeoSitGloria • last post Jan 31st
Despite the hate for fiverr (I know, I don't like it either and I'm working on getting off of there. Seriously. I'm just trying to get more experience) I recently received a random order from a large youtube channel with 1Million+ subscribers.I'm happy about the work but I understand anyone else doing this for a channel this size would likely be paid much, much more. I don't want this opportunity to go to waste though. There's a good chance for continual work as its for a series as well. Is there any recommendations or tips you guys may have to make this opportunity worth it? Such as receiving some sort of testimony from them, possibly adding it to a resume, etc.? I've been thinking about starting a youtube channel as well and was thinking maybe this would be a good opportunity to do so. Any tips on that? Thanks again in advance. I'm just a dude with a gigantic dream of getting into the VA world and any help means the world to me. Edit: I wanted to note that when I discussed why they chose fiverr over a community with more well known VA's, he had said they hadn't done anything like this before and weren't sure how else to go about finding actors. So I know they're not being cheap.
Question about an audition i got from actors access by toaster-cat-eggroll • last post Jan 31st
So I received an audition via AA, and the casting director didn’t include the sides - as far as I can see. Usually it appears under the “instructional media” section, but all the CD has listed is a character breakdown. Is there something I’m missing? Or is there any way to get in touch with the CD via AA to let them know I need the sides? Looking like AA doesn’t allow talent to contact the CD directly (understandably) Thanks!
Can you become a top-tier actor without going to acting school? Can you really train to become a better actor? by usernameabone • last post Jan 31st
Okay, excuse me if I sound ignorant, but aren't acting skills to a certain extent something you're born with? Isn't acting just realistically expressing/perform a monologue or scene? If you have high emotional intelligence or can naturally mimic emotions well, wouldn't you be able to become a great actor without any (or very limited) training? I heard, for example, that Kevin Spacey (whom most would consider a great actor) is mentally messed up or even a sociopath / psychopath (his brother said that his dad would use to beat them up), which is why he could play Machiavellian roles so well. In fact, he wasn't playing those roles, as in house of cards, he was just being (mostly) himself.
Left side only, Please help by Jasperstorm • last post Jan 31st
Hello one and all, I am a experienced actor throwing my hat into the game of voice acting however a lot of the techno stuff is flying right over my head. I figured out a good amount on my own through trial and error and youtube videos (Thank God I live in the 21st century.) However one issue I have come across is that all of my new recordings by default use only the left speaker. Now doing some digging I think I found the issue, I use a scarlet solo audio interface which automatically sets my voice to the left side and my instrument to the right side. Thing is I am only using it for voice work and even still I can't really recall any music I listen to that separates the lyrics and music though as I type this I just realized its probably to make it editing easier if you wan't to auto tune the voice or mess with the instruments without effecting the other. Anyway I am getting off topic, I found out how to "fix" this issue by splitting every stereo track to mono, its not that big of a deal except on the days where I have to make 100 different separate recordings for people who are modding video games. (Got to make sure I have 20 different noises for slipping on ice) Is there a way set it the default to mono instead of stereo? Currently even when I set up a mono track and hit record it opens up a new stereo track and records it through that instead of the mono track I already have set up. Any help would be appreciated, oh and if it is important I use Audacity
Aussie Actor by spookykittennn • last post Jan 31st
Hiiiii I’m wondering if there are many Aussie Actors in this group? I’m based in Melbourne :-) Any agents you can recommend in Melbourne? Or great classes to get into? I’ve got my eye on one (Howard Fine), just want to see what you could recommend. Really keen to get into extras work!! ♥️
Need help with health insurance as an actor! by nottokinkshamebut • last post Jan 30th
Hi! I'm an actress in Washington, currently non-union, been full-time acting for almost a year now and have medicaid. Some opportunities have started to arise, and my agent is saying I may need to move to LA very soon (turnaround is so quick in this industry as we all know...). I'd be living between California and Washington if things go a certain way, but I'm trying to be as prepared as possible because I didn't really have much of a plan to go to LA any time soon. Is anyone on medicaid living in two states? I am aware that you cannot have two different medicaid plans, and I'd have to cancel one and apply to the CA medicaid, and I know it's possible to just "seamlessly" cancel/reapply if you are back and forth, but I guess I just wanted to reach out and see if any actors have any experience with this? I've never lived on my own so this will be a stressful adventure! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
UNCSA Casting Call Feb 8: Audition for 16 shorts at once by gift4fiction • last post Jan 30th
All the details and the breakdowns are on the Facebook Event: [UNCSA CASTING CALL](https://www.facebook.com/events/186556699210493/?active_tab=discussion) Since so many post here tend to be of the "how do I get cast without a reel/parts without experience/build a resume without an agent/etc.?" I figured I would post this. Great opportunity for people close to Winston-Salem, NC. It is a single day Saturday casting for 16 shorts, Feb 8th Produced, written and directed by serious film students from a school with a good reputation. It is run by Jordan Beswick who is very chill with rookie actors and is a very low stress casting. UNCSA graduates great students and has a strong enough reputation that actors with good resumes still like to work on these projects so there is a good chance you will be working with folks who are knowledgable and experienced.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 30 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 30th
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.
I am 27 this year, have an undergraduate degree but want to act. Debating drama school or not by JoeNinetyThree • last post Jan 30th
Hi everyone, my name is Joe, nice to meet you! I'm from the UK. I've tried searching online for any existing posts of people in my shoes but cannot find an answer. Bit of back story on me: Ever since I was younger I've always wanted to be an actor. I've always considered acting to be an unobtainable dream as it is notoriously difficult to earn a living from it. Nobody in my family is in the industry, I was encouraged to pursue business to increase my chances at being financially successful in life. Being a safe option I went on to study business, after graduating and working for 3 years, I realised it is not my calling. I have many friends who are stuck in jobs they hate, doing miserable jobs because it's the sensible thing to do. It's ''what people do''. The idea of acting scares me senseless, but at the same time excites me. Having only attended one acting workshop in the past for 6 weeks, I want to take the plunge and now go all-in and act. I do not want to shy away from it anymore and continue coasting through life... I know in my heart that even if it doesn't work out, I will be filled with regret later in life if I don't try. Now that I am a bit older, I have more confidence in myself. The fear of failing is still there, but my fear of regretting later in life not trying scares me more. My question is, having already studied business and being 27 this year, is applying for a drama school a smart choice or are there better uses for my time/money? I know it isn't essential and there are actors who find success without attending drama school, however, training at an accredited school (if you get in) can help massively with improving your skills and contacts - which I know in the industry is equally important as your ability to act. If I went on to do a 3 year course, I will graduate at the age of 30 (and will have a lot of debt; tuition alone is 9,000GBP per year). I accept this will take time to pay back and I am prepared to face a lot of rejection. Thankfully I have some savings that I can put towards this to reduce the debt owing at the end. I don't think my family will be supportive of this choice as they think someone of my age should be working and forging a career path for my future - one that can pay the bills and allow me to support a family in future if I plan to settle down. Is there anyone who has been in a similar position who can offer some insight/advice? ​ TL;DR - Business graduate wanting to know if applying for drama school makes sense at 27y/o? Practically no acting experience. Better options at my age in terms or time/money commitment? Any and all responses welcome. Any harsh truths are also welcome. Thank you :)