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I need advice for my future by Sourcuz  •  last post Jan 11th

So my dream is to become an hollywood actor. Im not American. Im swedish, That’s a problem i know. I practice my english and my american accent everyday. Im not 18 yet and i won’t say my exact age like you prob understand. But my plan is to move to america for like a year and get a feel of the culture and see what i can do. I already know im gonna make it, There’s no other way in my mind. I just need advice to help me along the way.

Advice about starting acting? by oversized_socks  •  last post Jan 11th

Hi! Straight to the point - I am on the fence about starting acting. I am likely over thinking it but here is a bit about me - I’ve never been outgoing and was always introverted and shy as a child & I have anxiety. However, although it’s tough to deal with I am constantly trying to improve and am better than I used to be. However, although I didn’t always want to act, I have always liked film; my friends and I would recreate films and shoot them & I would “direct” and edit, I have always loved watching movies. I’m generally an artistic person (I like drawing/painting & graphic design, videography/photography, fashion, music, etc). Anyway, recently I’ve really been into acting, I’ve taken a few acting classes (4 I think?) last year and I really like it, and have tried to get better on my own and learn about it. But performing makes me very self conscious and anxious and I don’t think I would handle rejection well. I also know the people industry can be tough, some even rude & cold. Auditions would make me nervous. Despite all this, when I see behind the scenes videos of actors on set, or imagine playing a character different from myself, it makes me really want to do it. I don’t know, I am very confused about this and maybe outside opinions will help me. My apologies for my writing being all over the place. TL;DR - I am an introverted & anxious young person but am interested in acting and don’t know if I should start to try to do it seriously. Any advice is much appreciated :)

Casting an influencer? by momthinksimpurdy  •  last post Jan 11th

Mean Girls Bway just cast Cameron Dallas as Aaron Samuels. Cameron Dallas is a former “Vine star” known for just looking cute/taking his shirt off on camera and his “comedy” He may be cast solely to sell tickets due to his following, but couldn’t CDs cast a real actor? Does casting really care about social media following over talent nowadays?

Acting with a separate day job by Sweetacely  •  last post Jan 11th

Acting is a creative passion of mine from a young age and I want to stretch that ‘muscle’ while still keeping my 9-6 day job in advertising. How can I do this in NYC for free and/or minimal cost? Thanks in advance for any and all advice from other fellow actors!

Dual Canadian and American Citizen - Can I Use This To My Advantage? by sparkleeyes  •  last post Jan 11th

Pretty much as the title states. Also, I’m 25, female, biracial. I was born in Canada and moved to America at a fairly young age. I currently live in Los Angeles and I’m seeking a manager. I have solid headshots and a pretty good resume for a green actor. I’m currently waiting on better reel footage, but I have a short reel. Should I be looking for reps in Canada? I feel like I might be missing out on potential roles. In LA, I’m a small fish in a big pond. As a Canadian citizen, I know I’m able to work on some Canadian productions that Americans aren’t. Any thoughts?

Got a talk from a close friend by filthyhanded  •  last post Jan 11th

Hey guys, So I’m planning on going to school for acting (I’m specialize in improv, not in actual acting) and one of my friends sat down and talked to me about this. How agencies, commercials, etc don’t really care about your education but more about your looks. I’ve had problems with my memory from a concussion I had awhile back. But! I am a very committed person and I don’t stop until I get the results I need, whatever it might be. I know I have the right mindset for this, and it has been my dream to be an actor. I’m well aware that the industry treats people like they’re nothing and I know it’s going to be hard to get a job right after I graduate, but it’s something that I want to do. I really do appreciate what my friend said + I value their opinion. I did have second thoughts after the talk, I am literally putting all my eggs in one basket. I also come from a family that doesn’t have much, so the thought does cross my mind that I’m wasting their money. What are your guy’s thoughts on this? You can be as brutally honest as you want, I really don’t mind.

Actorive.com Review: Actorive Scam or Legit? by NewsOnlineIncome  •  last post Jan 11th

Following things make us suspicious about Actorive website:- # Actorive has provided its company’s address as “5 WARD LANE,FILER,ID 83328“. However, when we searched for this location on Google Maps, we found out it is an address of a residential farm area but not an address of any company or shop or store. So, it makes Actorive a very suspicious website since legit online stores always provide the authentic detailed company’s address but scam online stores always found to be hiding their identity or providing a fake address. On top of that, lots of similar kinds of suspicious sites using the same address such as Agenotsy, DarrellHartley, Outfityle, Strapelet, Shrinkela and so on # These days multiple new online stores are claiming to sell various items on huge discount, but most of them are scams. So, it’s better to stay away from the new online stores or at least do some research before you purchase something from the new online stores because most of these new online stores don’t deliver the purchased items to their clients or, deliver completely different or very low-quality items. To know more details about Actorive, please click the link here: https://de-reviews.com/actorive/

Feeling guilty for wanting to rent a room at the top of my budget cause I'm an actor by worldtraveler9700  •  last post Jan 10th

Hi all, I'm looking at moving and was wondering how actors look at finding places to live with a fluctuating income and still maintaining a decent quality of life. I make enough to live, be happy and pursue my career. But sometimes it's almost like I feel like I shouldn't be living somewhere that's within my budget but at the top end of it because I need to 'save as much as I can'. Is there a different way you all look at this?

What do Backround Actors talk about on scene? by zachwilik  •  last post Jan 10th

In movies when the main characters are talking let’s say in the backround what are the people talking to eachother about, I mean like let’s say in the halls in school, when they are walking, what do they talk about?

Are there any actors with foreign language degrees? by Winter_01  •  last post Jan 10th

I was researching different routes into acting online and came across an interesting article by timeshighereducation.com saying "language degrees also appear to be a good requisite for a career in acting." Since I am currently studying for a foreign language degree myself, I decided to test the validity of that quote by trying to find actors with foreign language degrees to see how they got into the industry, but so far I've been rather unsuccessful. Thus, I was wondering if anyone knows of any actors (well-known or otherwise) who possess a foreign language degree, as it may (or may not!) help me get into acting. Any help is much appreciated.

Can I use a selfie as a headshot? I hust want to start as an extra or something by dropthatmic  •  last post Jan 10th

I dont have any experience being an actor so I just want to start out as a extra just to see how every works and plays out. The problem is that I look horrible on camera and the best pictures I have of myself are mirror selfies. I dont have the money or the confidence to get a professional headshot. Can I just use a mirror selfie for now?

Looking for actors for episode 4 of this Vlog by cinematrick  •  last post Jan 10th

Voice Actors Needed For Animated Short *Paid Work* by ajeezyart  •  last post Jan 10th

Hi everyone! I'm currently developing a short 2-minute animation for an upcoming series called "ReBirth: Broken Memory". As of right now, the animation itself and the script are competently finished and we just need 2 Voice Actors who can lend their talents to 2 of the main characters (and possibly a few background characters also). To give you an idea of the voices we need, below are the characters and a brief summary of each of them: Cross - Best described as a rough around the edges war vet & father. Will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals. Dr. Ukiyo - Best described as an older scientist. Although both arrogant and conniving, he serves the main antagonist loyally. As this is only a 2-minute animation, there won't be too much dialogue until the full series is developed. If interested at all, please feel free to contact me and let me know what your rates are. I'll also be sure to answer any questions you may have. •Must be able to provide a demo reel •Access to a good recording setup •Reasonable acting ability •Be able to commit to a project and work within deadlines

Feedback wanted for voiceover samples by shelsss  •  last post Jan 10th

I’m a self taught Australian voice actor and wanted to get some unbiased feedback on my work. I’m currently working on a few samples in different categories but this is what I’ve got so far. Here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MRfEXSRgW4nnP76wZIPPgbV_0YX4vBQl If you have any suggestions on what I can improve on, types of samples I can add to my portfolio etc I’d love to hear them! Thanks :)

What do you do when you feel like giving up? by arabactor99  •  last post Jan 10th

I’m a fairly new actor, and I absolutely love every second that I am practicing, auditioning, or working on my element. The hardest part for me is getting my family and friends approval. Since I am 24 already and just began acting and planning a move to LA, I constantly hear how pointless it is, how I’ll never make it into the industry, how I’m wasting my life and will end up broke and pursuing a false dream, and more. I’m just wondering how others keep there head straight and keep going when this is all I hear every day?

Do most actors have a day/side job? by Dabrigstar  •  last post Jan 9th

As much as I love performing, sometimes jobs can be few and far between. even if you get a huge gig where you get four straight weeks work for thousands of dollars, once the four weeks are over you are unemployed again and until you get something else, you are on your own. barring the actors who make enough to live off it full time (not many) what do the other actors do to support themselves between gigs? do they have a day job at a supermarket or as a taxi driver or something? And how hard is it to balance your day job with an acting job?