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An agreement form of some sort for actors to give to directors/producer? by unchisuki_wara  •  last post Feb 8th

Is there such thing as a form to give the director or production that basically says as the actor I have the right to not perform in said thing if it makes me uncomfortable (types of kissing / nudity ) & that I will need to receive the completed film or my scenes no more than a year for the film date. I’m tired of not receiving the completed film and then also assuming I will do anything since I booked the role. I feel like I have no control over anything once I’m booked for a part and I hate that feeling. This would only be the case for student films/short films not huge productions.

How to practice raising your voice? by ViCaelestis  •  last post Feb 8th

Hey folks, so I'm not a voice actor per-se, I mostly just do voices for running roleplaying games, but I was curious if anyone had tips for practising roaring, shouting, and screaming? (mostly for voicing dramatic moments / monsters, not to yell at my players haha) I'm a very quiet person and instinctively whisper-shout because I'm so uncomfortable being loud, and I live in a shared house in a dense neighbourhood so I would feel really uncomfortable trying to practice being loud at home. I also don't really want to blow out my voice from trying it out. Any advice on locations that might be good to practice in and techniques to gradually raise my voice would be appreciated. Kind regards, Klaus

From lawyer to actress...possible? by jeankim92  •  last post Feb 8th

Hi everyone! I recently moved to NYC, and I realized during my unemployment phase that I HATE being a lawyer. I room with someone in film who also does improv on the side, and I see how the arts relieves her worries away. I have always been interested in the arts. Luckily, I was blessed with Asian parents who put me theater, contemporary dance, ballet, gymnastics, etc., instead of 115% academics (did I still go to kumon? Yes.). But, long story short, bc of societal and external family pressure, I ended up in law and hated it. My brain has always been more creative than analytical. I figured now that I’m unemployed and living in NYC, why not try to pursue my on-camera dreams? With that being said, any advice for someone with no experience, no representative, and nowhere to start?

Gossip Girl Auditions by KleoS95  •  last post Feb 8th

Hiya, This is super cheeky but I figured it was the best place to ask cos y'all are actors. I was wondering if anyone has read for the HBO Gossip Girl reboot yet? And if so, please could you divulge anything you know about the show/story.

Actors who moved to L.A. for work, how did you get settled there? by HowPrude  •  last post Feb 8th

Meaning, did you find roomates ahead of time, did you stay with family, what areas did you look into (The Valley, Silver Lake, Burbank)? Basically, I can never really find any good advice on the actual logistics behind moving to L.A. from somewhere else (New York, Chicago, Houston, etc.). I just want to know what the smartest move would be, considering I have enough money saved up to keep me afloat with roomates at least for a little while, but haven't exactly found people who are willing to take the plunge.

Casting Call - Chicago - short restaurant-based noir-themed short film (non-profit, no pay) by analogkid01  •  last post Feb 8th

Looking for four actors for a no-budget, non-profit film shoot the morning of February 23rd in the city. Male caucasian 20s/30s, if you own a pinstripe suit step to the front of the line. You're a customer ordering breakfast at a restaurant but the two waitresses are giving you a hard time. Female caucasian 20s: an angry waitress who seems to have little patience for a customer who wants his breakfast the way he wants it. Female caucasian 40s/50s: a pleasant waitress who wants to make her customer happy without giving in to his demands. Male, any ethnicity, 40s-60s: the head chef of a restaurant. Suspicious but accommodating, by-the-books. Send me a DM if you're interested and I'll send you the 3-page script. No pay, yes credit/reel, yes breakfast, location is a restaurant at Western & Chicago. Start time TBD, around 9am, go until 1:30pm. Audition via video is fine. Previous film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhsX1nxOvXk

My CV - 'David Attenborough' and other demos by Suburban_Bear  •  last post Feb 8th

[https://soundcloud.com/user-819325786/sets/voice-demos](https://soundcloud.com/user-819325786/sets/voice-demos) Hi there. My name's Daniel. I'm a trained actor from Cape Town, South Africa. I've been acting since 1999, voice acting since 2007. Here are a few demos for your consideration. Feedback, comments, all welcome. :) Cheers! Dan suburbanbearstudio.com

How to ask about salary and not sound rude? New and booked 3 jobs, one includes sex scenes. Need advice!!!!! by fairygoddess222  •  last post Feb 7th

So i just started auditioning for student films, web series, commercials etc. Freelance, no agency, green, last training was probably drama class in grade school. I just got booked a webseries, a commercial and a student film. All these are happening so fast and shit . For webseries is $200 for 12 hours an average amount? Could someone let me in on what's too little and what's alright? Do negotiations happen for actors? If so how to do it professionally? Also the student film has a sex scene. I'm being professional by dissociating myself and just focus on the character but it's so nerve wrecking and using this as an opportunity to fix my intimacy issues. But any advice on how to get through this/ precautions/what to discuss with the other actor? How do sex scenes work? Is it planned or do people just go for it?

Actors For Feature Film by Indiefilmsllc  •  last post Feb 7th

Award winning Producer/Director looking for both Actor/Actress ages 25-35 for a feature film shot in North Jersey. 2 day shoot. Minimum locations. Will pay, let's discuss. NON\_UNION

Best way for new actor to get experience/training with no budget? by barfingclouds  •  last post Feb 7th

Context: I do a lot of extra work and submit for auditions constantly. I found an amazing new acting class but realized I can’t afford it right now. What’s something I could do for free that could help me get experience?

What made you decide to be a voice actor & what was your first job as one? by WeaponLord  •  last post Feb 7th

Just curious what made you decide to become Voice actor/actress? What did you find most difficult about jumping in? (Equipment/Mic/acoustic sound proof walls?) What was your first big opportunity and how long did it take you to get there? Is the future of VA expanding with all the audio book stuff, I think I saw one lady did audio books and then she got an opportunity with warframe! ​ thanks so much for taking your time to answer

Female roles and nudity rant by bg3g  •  last post Feb 7th

I'm a young (early 20s) actress getting started in acting with indie film. Don't get me wrong, I'm finding good projects and booking things, I'm just really frustrated because it feels like > 50% of the roles I qualify for involve some kind of nudity, full or at least topless. I'll so often read a project plot summary and get excited only to find out all the female characters involve nudity. Oftentimes it's not even a sex scene, they just want a boob-shot. Am I the only one who gets annoyed by this? It sometimes feels like these indie writers are incapable of writing a female character if she doesn't contribute boobs to the film. Idk. I'm not completely against the idea of appearing nude in a film, but it wouldn't be unpaid and on an indie set where I have no way of knowing the directors or the set environment. Again there are definitely good indie projects out there. It just seems a little ridiculous the proportion that involve nudity. And almost none of them involve male nudity! -\_- Ok. Rant done. Please let me know if you experience the same thing!

How much am I hurting myself pursuing TV/Film in NYC instead of LA? by wholesomecoupon  •  last post Feb 7th

Hi, I had plans to move to LA, but I’m thinking that I’d rather be in NYC. Part of it is to be closer to my parents who are getting older and having more health problems. Also, I just think NYC is more my vibe and driving in big cities (like I’ll have to do in LA) gives me INSANE anxiety. I like theater and will do theater, but it’s not my main dream. I want to do TV or film. I’ve heard that you gotta go to LA for TV/Film and NY for theater, but I’ve also heard stories about actors in NYC getting roles in Netflix series and some of my favorite film actors/influences (like Timothée Chalamet) are/were NY-based when they got their big breaks. Since I’m Boston-based now I feel like getting an agent before making the move to NYC will be doable whereas I’ll have trouble getting an agent in LA before moving there? I would love to hear your experiences/thoughts!

Nonunion Commercial Daily Rates by lululightwolf  •  last post Feb 7th

I'm a non union actress primarily working in theatre. I have recently branched out to commercials and recently booked a union job through a casting agency. For most of my film jobs thus far I've booked through agencies or with well known companies, so the rates were good/standard and I didn't question them. Today, I was contacted by a local (tristate) business about a social media commercial they are shooting. The shoot is 2 days and both days are slated to be under 6 hours. Thing is, they didn't tell me the rate, but instead asked me what my daily rate is. This is the first time I've been in the position to negotiate my own rate, and I have no idea what a fair non union daily rate would be. Any ideas? Are there any questions I should ask concerning usage, etc.?

Ben Nye help by voixxy  •  last post Feb 7th

Hi guys! So I’m a perfect match for MAC NC35, a neutral cool light medium with golden undertones. I need to buy a Ben Nye creme foundation and I vaguely remember the last time I used it I was an almost perfect match for a “medium” shade but I can’t seem to remember, and I’m on the website now and there are so many damn options I have no idea what to pick at this point. Does anyone know how I can figure this out? The nearest store that sells BN near me is about a 40 minute drive so I’d prefer to order it online if I can. Edit: Ben Nye has always been the standard for stage makeup so I figured I’d post this here, assuming that actors would be well versed in stage makeup.

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 6 by AutoModerator  •  last post Feb 6th

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.

Trying to Find Fellow Doctors turned Actors by Acting_Doctor  •  last post Feb 6th

Hi. I'm a very young dentist, who recently decided to completely change professions. I moved out to Hollywood and I am trying to pursue my dreams of acting. I always wanted to try acting, but never had the opportunity to take any drama or theater classes since I had to spend all my time focusing on medical-related courses. I have no friends nor family with any experience in acting, and I am struggling to find others in exactly the same situation as me. I have seen groups dedicated to veterans, previous business workers, even lawyers, who changed professions and now act, but I have not been able to find any groups consisting of doctors turned actors. I am reaching out to try and find other doctors who are in a similar situation like me. If you are a young physician or dentist like myself who is in the entertainment industry, please message me. I would love to have someone to talk to who understands exactly where I'm coming from. Best!