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Would streaming or making videos on video games hurt my acting career? by psychologyinacting  •  last post Nov 12th

Hello. I am currently in college for a film degree taking acting classes for film acting and all that. I was wondering what you guys think. If I were to stream on twitch or make YouTube videos about video games. Playing them or researching them. Could it hurt my career as an actor? Assuming the twitch and YouTube channels actually got popular that is. Right now YouTube and twitch gaming are my hobbies so I need to know if it’s an issue. Thanks in advance!!

How do I audition for those cheesy Lifetime or Hallmark movies? by Reditate  •  last post Nov 12th

It seems like the big movies involved washed up or B-list actors, by big I mean the ones LMN advertises for a week and premiere on a Friday. For everything else there are a bunch of people I've never heard of and they look like average people, some of whom I could probably act circles around. Even for a small part I feel like this is a better way to get your face out there than the stage, but I never see them holding casting calls. How do I get in on this cheap fun?

CASTING CALL PAID - Looking for Actors / Models by cinematrick  •  last post Nov 12th

I am filming a commercial for a beard straightener brand called Aberlite. Actors/Models needed: 3 male (short to medium beard) 1 male (long beard) and 1 female (no beard obviously

Getting back into acting after several years. What advice do you have? by RandomDannyBoy  •  last post Nov 12th

I have not acted in about 4 years. The last time I acted was in College for several plays and since then the only performing I have done is professional wrestling. Now I want to get back into acting and have signed up for several auditions this week. I’m was wondering if you guys had any general tips for a guy trying to put his best foot forward and become the very best thespian he can be. I am very excited, but my experience with auditions outside of high school, college, and films where I know the director or crew is very limited. What advice do you have for me? What are some tips I can use to grow as an actor? What are some things I can study to extend my range in performance? How should I present and conduct myself within an audition? I apologize if these may seem like silly questions or things I should already know.

I’m attached to a non-union project, but I have the opportunity to be a part of the union. What to do? by momthinksimpurdy  •  last post Nov 12th

I’m currently filming a NU feature, and I found out that I am eligible to join the union through another project. What happens to the NU feature that I’m currently on if I decide to join? Also, I’m asked to do an ADR for another NU project, but they haven’t set the date for that. Am I allowed to do the ADR session if they call me up to do it, if I were part of the union by then? *Yes, I know there are more NU jobs, but there is bigger room to grow in the union as an actor. I don’t really care about commercials, more so NU commercials. And if I need to fatten my reel, student films have an agreement to let union and NU actors to take part*

Comparison: Mental Health for Actors by badatdirexons  •  last post Nov 12th

I hope this discussion will be relevant to more than just me. I’ve been pretty down in the dumps lately and wanted to ask: How do you all keep from comparing yourself to huge actors? I find it impossible to stop myself from getting discouraged when I see actors my age and younger getting rave reviews on their work and getting awards buzz. It breaks my heart knowing that I’ll never reach the level of respect and work of these actors since it’s such a crazy industry and there are hundreds of thousands of us trying to get in. How do you all shut out the noise and find productive ways to channel this energy and keep moving forward? You all are amazing, thank you for reading.

What acting classes do working film/tv actors attend (nyc)? by Bryguy5556  •  last post Nov 12th

If most actors, not famous stars but working film/tv actors continue to take acting classes, which classes do they attend in nyc? Do they just do private coaching? If so, who do they work with? I just find it intriguing that most acting classes I’ve attended only include actors who are at the early stages of their career.

As a beginner, what equipment deals should I be looking out for this black Friday/cyber Monday? by KMeech1969  •  last post Nov 11th

I've been looking at getting into voice acting for a while now but haven't actually bought any equipment yet. With black Friday and cyber Monday approaching I figured it would be a good time to start buying some of the necessary equipment. What sort of equipment would you recommend I look at purchasing as a beginner voice actor? General equipment etc but if there are any brands you recommend then please share! Thanks!

What should my next step be? by dreambig636  •  last post Nov 11th

I've always wanted to become an actor but, if I'm show being honest, for at least the last 13 years, I've never really pushed myself as hard as I should to become this. I'm 27 years old now (which I'm told is still pretty young) and throughout the last few months since june, I really have changed things round. Specifically, I managed to get a professional showreel done, I updated my headshots last week, and I recently finished performing a theatre show that inspirational to others. I performed another smaller theatre show after that, and other than all of this even though I have REALLY pursued it as much as I should have, I can still say that I've performed various productions throughout the last 13 years. The only thing I don't have, is a voice reel. Lately I've been trying to go for acting jobs mainly, through mandy.com but haven't managed to get any yet. I've tried messaging casting directors through mandy too but haven't recieved any, interested in meeting me. So with all of this in mind, what should my next step be?

IMDB Profile Picture on Social Media Links by David John Clark  •  last post Nov 11th

I cannot find an answer anywhere, hoping some of you clever people might know the answer. When posting your imdb page to social media, it comes up with a profile pic. Mine currently displays an old photo, not the main photo from IMDB. Does anyone know why and/or how to change it to show the latest main shot? I've attached a comparison shot, left side is the social media link and the right side is my IMDB page.

Friendly reminder that it's okay to use modern translation guides when working with period texts by oblivionkiss  •  last post Nov 11th

I'm sure all of us, at one time or another, have felt overwhelmed by the idea of performing or reading texts with historical language. Texts by playwrights like Shakespeare, Euripides, Congreve, and their contemporaries can seem like behemoths when you begin working on them. Their language can seem so unfamiliar and alien. Luckily, companies like SparkNotes have taken it upon themselves to try and alleviate this problem by creating versions of the plays in which the original text is side-by-side with a contemporary version written in modern language. These are usually provided line-by-line directly, so there's no confusion with what each line is referring to. While these are typically marketed to students, these guides are also great resources for actors who are studying and performing these texts and who might be struggling to fully understand their characters due to the difficult language contained therein. However, I've seen a lot of actors turn their noses up at the idea of using these as a resource. They insist that they're useless and that the only option is to force yourself to understand the texts as they were originally written. While there's definitely merit and it can be extremely helpful (and in fact I highly recommend it) to learn the classical language in order to understand the text, the idea that you're somehow inferior because you choose to utilize these resources in your study of the show is ridiculous. Everyone works differently and while some actors find it more helpful to decipher the text as written on their own, many others find it overwhelming and benefit greatly from using contemporary resources to learn the show. So yeah, in short, don't be a dick to actors who use No Fear Shakespeare et al. Everyone works differently and just because you're knowledgeable about the language doesn't make actors who aren't inferior.

New Karmalicity Pro Extension on Chrome by Ozzie Stewart  •  last post Nov 11th

Hey guys: Anyone found the Karmalicity Pro Extension on the Chrome list? Haven't been able to activate the new program because of this.

VOICE ACTORS NEED FOR SCI-FI SHORT FILM by RAWM_FILM  •  last post Nov 11th

Hi Voice Actors, I am currently working on a short film and I’m looking for a couple of voice over actors to read some lines for a pivotal scene. The dialogue would be similar to news alerts/broadcasters (similar to breaking news alerts).  No preference between male or female, but would prefer someone with a British accent. This would be unpaid work, but you will be credited on the films credits. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, drop me a message on here and I can discuss further details about this project. Thanks

Instagram Like and Follow by Hawley Penfold  •  last post Nov 11th

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You guys know any youtube channels whose focus is to interview actors about roles/performances/their acting/craft? by JohnTheRegularPerson  •  last post Nov 11th

..as oposed to late night shows interview model/more trivial/personal stuff?

What sites or resources for a young actor. by Flight14151617  •  last post Nov 11th

I’ve been noticing on a lot of the sites I go on for auditions the main demographic is mid to late 20’s onwards with the exception of the child age. Is that just how it is, or are there other resources out there specifically for the 18-20 spectrum? Thanks

I need tips for being an inspector in a murder mystery party. by GovernorofLife  •  last post Nov 10th

So in a couple of weeks me and a few other actors are going to be attending this murder mystery event along with other non actors who have to guess the murderer as well as guess who the actors are. As the inspector I know exactly who the murderer is and how they did it. What I need help with is how to really communicate with others. I’m not the best at improv but think this a great learning opportunity. My idea is to talk to others like I’m meeting them for the first time like say what they do for a living, how they know the person who died, talk to the non actors and say I suspect them or someone else. I don’t know what else to do. I’m not the best with talking with people I’ve just met so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

any foreign actors working in the United States? how was the O1 visa process and can you tell me about any hardships you’ve gone through whether it be industry related because of the visa or just acquiring the visa in general? by PixelatedNumbers  •  last post Nov 10th

I’m planning on studying acting in university and pursuing an acting career after, but I just wanted to make sure of things since i’m not American.