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When should an actor create an LLC? by djk96  •  last post Dec 5th

I’ve been working professionally since 2017 with some decent credits (recurring, guest star roles) and some fairly top notch reps as of last year. A lot of other actor friends of mine in similar places in their careers have mentioned creating LLC’s and I was just wondering what the benefits or drawbacks (if there are any) are of doing so. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

How do you know if you even have the “potential” and talent to become an actor, especially when you have no experience? by EmmyEmma13  •  last post Dec 5th

Sorry for the confusing title. Long post with a bit of rambling! I apologize. This is a question that I can’t help but keep picking at and crapping all over my confidence and swaying my thoughts. I have zero acting experience. The only acting experience I “have” would be these 3 short experiences. One being in the audition room for a commercial at 6. I couldn’t read cause I wasn’t taught how to read and froze. Second being, 9-10 and doing an acting class maybe, 4-6 sessions, enjoying it and forgetting it and lastly, High School at 13. An entire semester, but the art teacher taught acting and it really wasn’t his niche. Anyways, sorry for the rambling. I’m a huge movie fanatic. I know every actor and their work, I’ve probably seen almost every film. I just love film. I’d probably be writing scripts too if I knew how, but don’t and my writing sucks, but since I love film, and even acting out film scenes embarrassingly to myself ... It clicked for me that this is what I truly wanted to do. Yesterday I was acting out in front of my mom with my brother. My mom is the honest, aggressive type... (I know don’t seek opinions from parents) But ... She will shut me down on anything if she isn’t liking it, or genuinely not right for me. We acted out some dialogue from an acting book and attempted to learn the lines in an hour-two. I fizzled on some that I kept forgetting though. I asked her for her opinions, and a rate out of 10. Her and my brother kept giving me rates of 7-8. She said my issue was not remembering the lines at times and it was impacting the performance. Other than that she couldn’t say much because she said she isn’t a director or talent finder.... As I was acting it out, the entire time at the back of my head I just kept questioning myself. The same question(s) ... “Am I natural?” ... “Am I believable?” ... “Do I genuinely have actual acting talent that can be worked on and get me far in this business?” .. “Am I intriguing to watch... Because the performance from myself is believable?” These were the questions that had me stumped. It’s easy to critique an acting performance when you’re *watching* but when you’re *actually in the moment* it’s so easy to make a small mistake that throws off an entire performance which I’ve learned yesterday. It’s hard, but I love it and had so much fun. But again. I just don’t know if I genuinely have “raw” talent aka, potential. I’m terrified of being a type of actor that gives off a performance like Hayden Christensen in Star Wars. Julia Roberts from Mystic Pizza, to Pretty Woman and basically her entire filmography is what I look up to, and hope my performances can be that great and ... Real. Same with Sandra Bullock. So... TLDR the question(s) I have is. How do you know if you genuinely have natural acting ability, aka potential. Especially when you got zero experience. I’m scared of sounding like a robot, or giving off a performance that isn’t believable. I’m genuinely passionate about acting and really want to pursue this seriously. I’m starting to read as many library books as I can, and hunt for an acting class then to learn more about the craft. But those questions kept hitting me, and wanting to know brutal feedback. I hope one day I can somehow ... Some magical possible way crack myself into film.... And hopefully give performances on the wavelength of Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, they’re my acting hero’s..... That’s how I want to be.

Hello by looking_to_draw  •  last post Dec 5th

Hello,im looking to be a voice actor. New at this this, i need tips,advice, And if you know one a voice acting coach. Thank you for taking the time to read this!

How important is your reader? by dontcallmebythat  •  last post Dec 5th

As I send in self tape after self tape, I was wondering just how important a reader is. I know having one is important, but my reader is definitely not an actor and has a heavy-ish accent that might be harder to understand at times. How do you get your reader? Do you have a dedicated person, or do you call in favors each time?

Calling all NYC actors, models and people looking to get into the industry ( www.mywecast.com) by ZafricanDev  •  last post Dec 5th

Hey r/acting, [WECAST](https://www.mywecast.com) has just launched in NYC and we are recruiting those looking to get greater exposure to jobs without the fees associated with other online platforms. The platform has been fully operational in Cape Town, South Africa for over 10 Months, giving talent located there access to over $1.5 Million in various jobs ranging from stills and commercials to feature films. We would love to get some authentic actors, models and those looking to break into the industry on our platform and hopefully providing some feedback. There is no cost associated with the platform and the only time you pay is when you book a role through our platform (Commission of %10 - %20 ). We would love to extend the invite to all of you at r/acting and by using the code FOUNDR when signing up, you will receive $30 in credit which is redeemable upon your first booking through the platform. If you are still feeling a bit skeptical, please have a look at our instagram (@wecast\_ )

Scream Queens on VH1 ( Acting Reality Competition Show) by CaliforniaStoked  •  last post Dec 5th

I wanted to recommend this show to anyone who hasn't seen it. It's an acting based reality show that takes place out here in Hollywood. It's an older VH1 show from 2008-2010, but its held up fairly well. It focuses on aspiring actresses who want a shot to be in the next SAW movie. A lot of it is horror based, and they work with acting teachers and casting directors along the way. It only lasted two seasons and you can watch it for free if you have a Roku TV. I think the app is called Vudu? Its also available on YouTube to watch, but obviously the quality isn't the best. Anyways! Just thought I'd share. I really enjoyed the series, and its pretty inspiring. One of the actresses who started off with no credits before the VH1 show, actually stars in the Shonda Rhimes show, Station 19 now. So that was really cool to see.

Can voice actor coaching through an online environment really work? by divorced_dad_670  •  last post Dec 5th

It seems to me that a coach should hear the student deliver lines in person and without risk of a poor quality internet connection. How coaching in any environment other than in person doesn’t appear to be worth it. Thoughts?

How to create a better connection with my agent. Plus, how can a talent help an agent to their fullest ability? by ActUpForNoReason  •  last post Dec 5th

So I'm signed to a fairly known/reputable talent agency that manages both models and actors in atlanta. My acting agent and I does not speak on a one-on-one basis unless it's something urgent. My agent manages like tons of people (there are always new faces on their social media) so I understand why. I've been signed for 8 months and have not booked anything so I believe it's safe to assume my agent won't bother with me AS MUCH unless I prove myself. A lot of people speak about their agent-talent relationship like a personal trainer and trainee relationship. My relationship with my agent could be chalked up to be like a long distance cousin relationship. I've talked to my agent one on one like once every couple months. Sometimes I feel that unless I'm actively working, or have any questions on current auditions, I shouldn't bother contacting my agents out of feeling "not worthy". I'm actively submitting on actorsaccess, castingnetworks, taking classes, researching the industry, updating my pictures, taking new pictures, etc. It's currently hiatus season and dry spell Is in full effect. I'm worried that my distance with my agent will ruin my chances of fully taking advantage of the upcoming pilot season. So my questions are: How can I get closer to my agent? What more could I be doing to help my agent find me work? Can anybody relate to my situation? Do you recommend talent agencies that bulk represent, what's the consensus? Am I better off or worse off as opposed to having no representation? I'll be happy to answer questions

Agent Hunting Questions by outerspaceplanets  •  last post Dec 4th

Hi folks. So, I used to have one of those agents who has 50+ clients and plays the numbers game and focuses on their top booking clients and mostly ignores everyone else. I got one audition in 6 months, so I fired him. Maybe I should have sought out a new agent when I had one to my name? I don't know, but it felt right and it's too late now. Random aside: It's funny, they were just talking about that kind of agent in the writers realm on the podcast episode of "Scriptnotes" that featured Mike Birbiglia. **My first line of questioning is**: how do you find an agent who is at least going to put in some effort in the beginning to see if you will be one of those actors who gets good feedback, callbacks, or bookings? Is it possible to find an agent who will non-commital represent you on a probationary period where you prove yourself, and is this allowed under SAG-AFTRA rules/regulations? Or how do you find less established agents who have a small client list and enough industry connections to get you in rooms at a more entry level (co-star parts)? I have a spreadsheet going, of course, but wondering if anyone has some direction to offer. **My second line of questioning is**: what are some good cover letter strategies to catch an agent's attention? I've heard it's good to use humor, have a story or a hook, talk about yourself and your acting/intentions, among other things. I've been told to keep it brief...but that kind of conflicts with including everything from that list I just mentioned... Would it be more powerful to have an *extremely* brief cover letter that has some kind of hook since barely anyone reads those kinds of things anyone? For example: my grandfather worked in advertising and once hired a guy who sent him a coconut with a message attached to it that said "Advertising is a tough nut to crack..." after rejecting him several times. It's kind of gimmicky, but it worked. I just need to see if there's anything I can be doing, other than improving my reel/headshot/resumé, to get a better response rate than last time, which was 1 out of ~50 and he ended up being a dud and a waste of time.

How can i start voice acting? by anabsolutewalnut  •  last post Dec 4th

Hi! I love watching cartoons like Steven universe, adventure time, and a few anime (eng dubbed of course) I have been wanting to become a voice actor for 2d animations since I was 11. I live in Singapore, and a Google search for voice acting courses don't show much... I do find many. Voice-over agencies, however, they are vocie over for ads, not 2d animation and such. I'm so passionate about voice acting and I really want to be in the industry. However, i dont have any experience or anything.( I also don't have am a rent which is a plus.) Can anyone please advise me?

I've heard Robert De Niro talk about practicing the inflection he wants to deliver a line with, but this conflicts with my understanding of good acting, novice though it is. by CameronTheCinephile  •  last post Dec 4th

I've often heard it said that micromamaging your portrayal this way results in an inauthentic, thusly bad performance; that great actors inhabit their roles to the point that their "delivery" isn't preconceived or self-conscious, but totally instinctual and spontaneous. Does that ring true, or have I misconstrewn something?

Getting Casted as Ugly by evergracelessone  •  last post Dec 4th

This is something I've always wondered. How do actors cope with playing the ugly character, especially when they're getting insulted on their actual appearance. Do they feel bad? I can't imagine that not taking a toll, constantly playing the unattractive character. I haven't been cast or auditioned as someone ugly or anything, but I do wonder sometimes.

ACX- Something seems too good to be true... by ArooTrain  •  last post Dec 4th

So, last night I signed up for ACX, uploaded one sample, and auditioned for one book. This morning I wake up and already have an offer from someone I didnt audition for. The message said: You have a message from gianmarco Di Pirro. Message: "Hello River, I love your voice and I think is perfect for my book. It's "Credit Repair" and is 30k words. I'm looking a narrator that can complete this book in 1 week and my target price PFH is 40$. Let me know if you are interesting. Thanks,Gianmarco" I know 40$ is lowballing, but I dont mind for literally my first book. His typo at the end makes me feel nervous for some reason. The other part that makes me nervous is I cant find him or the book anywhere, but also I have a hard time using the UI anyway. But even then, it seems REALLY fishy to me but of course that new actor deep inside me wants to be excited and cheer, but I really just want to be sure this is legit. Any advice from audiobook narrators on ACX? Am I being scammed? Or can I even BE scammed on here? I'm brand new and REALLY wasnt expecting anything soon. I'm not sure if you can look up people individually, but if you want to hear or see my profile to get an idea of why he'd be messaging me (I think it's pretty generic which again, why I'm nervous) here's the link [my account](https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A2EO0NZRV3R0JC) Thanks for the help, newbie needs some guidance! EDIT: Important note I think! I just found the book, but the author's name doesn't match. I guess it could be an pen name but I dont see the need for that on a book on credit repair? I also suppose it could just be the same title, but I have doubts obviously [his book(?)](https://www.acx.com/titleview/A34FAY0MVV8X4D) EDIT 2: SORRY FOR ALL THE EDITS I JUST KEEP FINDING STUFF! So apparently he's a publisher, unless is name is common it wont let me put a link to this one, but it's a book called Empath by Oliver Peterson. Makes me feel a bit more validated? Maybe?

Some people say I’m good, others say I’m bad by ElevatorIsNotWorthy  •  last post Dec 4th

Hello fellow actors, For my entire life, I’ve had people call me a good actress and people call me a bad actress. I know that I’m not great, I’m pretty young, but I don’t think I’m horrible and I think I’ve had some good performances. My family is one of the groups that often tells me that I’m bad, and some of my friends not particularly involved in theater do too. Some of my friends from theater/acting camps tell me that I am good, but I don’t know if they’re just saying that to be nice. What should I believe?

How do you make actors access work for you? by erikawattimeisit  •  last post Dec 4th

I am still new to taking acting seriously and have seen other places that Actors Access is a good way to submit for small roles in the beginning. So I made an account! Tinkered with this for a year now. and I don't know how to use it! wanted to take these questions to a place I trusted. How do you use actors access, and does it benefit you when you are just getting started with acting as a career? any advice can be useful. Thanks!

Looking for Screen Acting Courses in London. by vassilisawad  •  last post Dec 4th

So I’ve been in London for about a month and a half, too concerned with finding a job, didn’t really have the time to look into how the whole industry works. I’m a professional actor trained in Greece, I hold a BA in English and I have professional experience on stage and screen in Greece. I’ve been meaning to apply for a MA program in a drama school here in London but I missed the deadline so I’m gonna have to wait a few months, meaning I’ve got plenty of time to orient myself, meet professionals and attend acting courses in the meantime. To wrap up, I’m looking for professional screen acting courses I could apply to and people in the industry willing to guide me and offer me their knowledge. Thanks in advance!

100% new 200% ambitious 300% mathematically incompetent by chrisredfieldu  •  last post Dec 3rd

Hello! I have zero experience with acting, voice acting, professional singing, entertainment industry - but I want to pursue voice acting. Now I will say off the bat I'm not one of those people "destined" to become a voice actor. I'm no Chris Sabat. However I think with training I could make a career of voice acting/related field. I could EASILY spend a week straight screaming in a booth making any voice my body could produce. My true dream is to be "the next pewdiepie" type of thing because it encapsulates everything I love but my second \*dream\* job would be to be a professional voice actor. I love every aspect of V/O - even the post production editing aspects/studio aspects. I love to sing, make voices, entertain, etc. I spend most of my time at home singing or trying to make noises. I can & do sing for hours until my voice gets tired. I dont have a beautiful voice but when I sing I can imagine myself playing a character like naruto, a spunky boy or something. I enjoy trying to learn to produce new noises lately attempting to learn how to "screamo" scream. I genuinely find it fun which is special as almost nothing else interests me in the slightest. I graduated college with a useless shit degree 3 years ago. Even since I've been working at a supermarket making minimum wage. I never believed I could pursue "The Arts" because of my family situation. My family doesnt support me wanting to do voice acting/acting in general. I'm not going to get into why but it's quite an unusual story. I doubt anyone else has the same story. I decided if I didnt pursue a career in entertainment I may as well just die because I suck at everything else pretty hardcore. The only path I have faith in, ironically, is the cutthroat entertainment industry. My grandfather was a professional broadway actor but he passed away. I'd like to think I have a little of his talent somewhere in my bones. Any advice? Where should I start? Does anyone have good resources on how to start practicing general acting / voice acting / impersonations? Does anyone want someone who speaks english fluently for a job? How do I know if I even have the talent to become a voice actor / how do I know if I even have potential to become one? I think I have the potential. Luckily I live close to NYC so any public resources within NYC I should be able to access. Thanks if you read this. : ) !