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Adam Driver Hates Watching Himself Onscreen, and He's Not Alone Among Actors by thisisnotarealperson • last post Feb 2nd
LA Actors, what is the average amount of time it takes for you to get to an audition? by penguin_reddit • last post Feb 2nd
I know it might be hard to determine an average length as auditions occur everywhere. But considering traffic, etc./is there an area in LA where most auditions take place?
Approximately how many actors do CDs actually invite to audition via EcoCast? by HABBOwasCOOLbefore • last post Feb 2nd
Career choice by rubidium-314 • last post Feb 2nd
Hi. Some info: I'm a European aspiring actor. I'm not a native english speaker. I do although have a decent pronounciation. I've been taking acting classes, but I have never done theatre, just short-films. I'd like to expand outside of the small market I'm in and work in British/American productions. I've been offered a leading role in a small international production of a play by Shakespeare. Upsides: it is definitely an opportunity; I really like Shakespeare. Downsides: it will require a lot of time (first to study the part, then a month for rehearsal); the pay is very low; just two live performances; it will keep me from working on anything else for 1-2 months. I'm also feeling a bit anxious about it because I've never done live theatre and I don't know if starting out in a foreign language would be wise. In your opinion, how much would my career benefit from doing this?
Jumping Into The Deep End: Auditions by NotBillShakespeare • last post Feb 1st
Prefacing everything by saying I know that there probably is no ideal time (for most people, anyway) where they know that the stars have aligned and they're ready & that it's time to start auditioning. That said, how did you all know you had the confidence and skill to put yourselves out there and actually start auditioning for parts? I'm having lots of success in classes and am really enjoying all the work I'm doing, but the idea of going on an audition still terrifies me. I know the best way to get over it is to *just do*, but does anyone have any other advice for actors looking to really put themselves out there for the first time? One of my goals / aspirations for 2020 is to put myself out there & audition. I'm thinking I'll start small auditioning for roles at my acting studio for any productions they might put on throughout the year, and build from there.
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