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Signing up for backstage worth it? by Justanerd123 • last post Oct 29th
I’m wondering if it’s legit and if it is worth it. Like are the open calls legitimate? What are some actors that got discovered on backstage?
How to Best Edit a Professional Reel and Submit to Agencies by werkingonit • last post Oct 29th
Hello! I am an actor who’s mostly done a lot of small/medium theatre and freelance voice/audiobook work, but just recently landed a string of pretty meaty short films. In these last few months, I’ve fallen head over heels in love with film in a way I never expected to, and I’m extremely proud of my performances in these projects. I’m eager to put together a professional reel and begin submitting to agencies in the new year. What should I be aware of when putting a reel together for agency submissions? I know it should be under 3 minutes long, but is there any rule on number of projects that should be included, or maximum numbers of scenes per project that may be included? Should it include dialogue only, or is it okay (or even encouraged) to include some of the solitary moments of these characters crying, thinking/making decisions, reacting to news, working through panic attacks, etc.? Is it important for me to include a few wide shots to show my body type, or should it mostly include closeups / medium shots? And are there any great reel examples you know of that I could look to for ideas, or people who could help me choose my best scenes? Finally, when it comes to agency submissions, must I stick only to agencies that are based in my city? My dream (and I’m sure most actors’ dreams) is to be able to go where the work is, and audition for projects in LA, NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, etc. But are there any agencies who actually get you there when you’re just starting out, or do I have to start small and work my way up? I’ve noticed most of the top agencies do not accept unsolicited submissions. So, if I submit to and am accepted by a smaller agency, is that setting myself up for an issue if, down the line, I miraculously land something bigger and want/need different representation? Is it at all realistic to think that an agent might see one of these pieces at a festival and be the one to reach out to me? Should I leave myself open for that reason? I know this is all a million and one steps ahead, and I’m asking a huge amount of questions, but I do want to think things through and give myself the absolute best shot at succeeding here. Thank you in advance!
Good websites to use to cast actors by GabbyFilmYgirl • last post Oct 29th
Hi I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on good sites to cast actors through for a paid short film. So far people have just told me to use facebook groups, that has worked ok, but would like to know if there are more options.
Good website for casting as a voice actor? by psychologyinacting • last post Oct 29th
Hello all! I was wondering what a good website would be for mainly voice over work would be. I know I can look at actors access or backstage but is there one specific to voice acting?
the arrogance of the extremely lucky actors on this sub makes me sick and should be pointed out by beaglesarecool99 • last post Oct 29th
first of all, if you were really really busy, you wouldn't be posting on this sub in the first place. lets just be real about this whether its Winona Portman telling me to slit my wrists because I've vented on here and told her she came off elitist and called her a cunt, because she is, or Cusp Chaser shitting on people for getting intro producing, these people have hit the lottery with booking a series regular on a tv show at a young age. congratulations. that is not the experience for 99.99% of actors that pursue this and to pretend otherwise or that something is wrong with the rest of us, is just dangerous, delusional, and just plain shitty. most of us, like me, start small. student films, shorts, write our own stuff, slowly obtain agents, slowly get auditions, over the course of years, before we book something. because we are normal working class human beings and this is the most competitive "career path" in the entire world. because we weren't blessed with rich parents to put us into drama school at 18. or maybe our parents wouldn't allow us to major in acting. or whatever reason. sometimes people transition into other aspects of the industry. like me, i'm transitioning into producing so I can get out of waiting tables, make an actual salary, be creatively fulfilled, and have the flexibility to contribute to the development of films and pave a way to act as I get older. i should be so lucky if this works out. you should be so lucky to get a PA job or even an unpaid internship. etc. thats how competitive this entire industry is. this career path is beyond a gift, it's winning the lottery.. over... and over.. and over again. and anyone that has "made it" should fucking realize that, and not degrade others who haven't gotten as lucky. they should be mindful and responsible for the "advice" they give, and try to keep things in perspective. because that's what you are. lucky. this is all based on people's preferences. rich people have it a million times easier. sorry to break it to you. you are not the most talented person in the world, you're an actor. get over yourself. there are plenty of people who work MUCH much harder in life to achieve their careers (like heart surgeons, for example). and for the rest of you, don't let these people and their narrow outlying perspective dissuade you from doing what YOU need to do for yourself. you're the only one that knows YOU. this is a lifetime pursuit. remember that. and stay true to yourself.
Having a different accent in every scene of showreel - good/bad idea? (UK) by inthe0151 • last post Oct 29th
My natural accent is Scouse and I very rarely use it on screen. I have footage from various recent projects that I want to put together as a showreel and it would go like this: Scene 1 - Scouse Scene 2 - Estuary English/general London Scene 3 - Russian Scene 4 - Scottish Is this a good idea? I'm putting one of the rare instances of my real accent as the first scene because I read on Spotlight that that's the best thing to do, but I'm not so sure that's the case with a Scouse accent. I was planning to put my strongest performance first, which happens to be Scene 4, but there are plenty of actors out there who actually do have that London accent so I don't want to put that clip first and then not stand out vocally. Just looking for feedback as a decent showreel is the final thing I need before I can start contacting agents.
MFA: massive freaking aneurism by AKWarlock13 • last post Oct 29th
Heyo fellow actors and artist of reddit, so I'm a senior in college and it's that time of year where everyone is asking what I want to do when I'm out of the classroom clink. I see a couple options coming up, and one is applying for MFA programs, and the other is just free lancing into the gig. Both have a draw to me but I'm not sure what path pulls me more. If I do school to get more experience in the game I incur more debt but if I dont go back I may not have the connects that could help me become better or find work as well. I'm really just asking for advice or anecdotes that could help me sort this out.
Gift for Actress Girlfriend by aaidun • last post Oct 29th
Hey guys, my girlfriend is an actress and she mentioned that she was looking for a book of contemporary plays to use for monologues, preferably written by women. If any of you have something along those lines or any other gift ideas lmk! Thanks!
How often do actors living LA get auditions for big shows? by Scheerzeep • last post Oct 29th
I found out that a lot of now-famous actors had done auditions for other big series (like CW, Netflix stuff) before they got their big break. Is that 'normal' for actors living in LA (like getting the opportunity to audition for many shows)?
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Monologues for black male actors by Reecemor • last post Oct 29th
Hey guys, as you can tell from the title I’m a black actor who is struggling to find good material which has meaning, purpose and a journey - something powerful and gripping that takes you on a ride. I know I’ve literally vomited out words there but I figure you understand what I’m saying ( I hope
HOW TO ACT by camibergamaschiok • last post Oct 29th
Do you need yo act for a class project or school play? Or do you have dreams of being an actor on the silver screen? If so, you'll need to master the basics of acting. Swipe for some tips on how to take command of any stage. PART I -PINPOINTING CHARACTER TRAITS 1) Come up with a background for your character. A lot of actors tell you to come up with a secret thay only you know that drives your character. This is a completely legitimate technique and it's worth trying. But in addition to a secret, know your character inside and out. Make them a real person, not just a name on a page. 2) Ask yourself why. Knowing what is driving your character will make everything fall into place. Analyze the work as a whole, but get a motivation down scene by scene, part by part. Does your character have a motivation that arches through the entire show? How about for each interaction? The answer is YES, so what is it? 3)Study your lines. In order to be confident when you're acting and to be able to concentrate on your character, you will have to know your part as well as you can. When you're nervous, it can often be easy to forget your lines or struggle with them. To avoid being tongue-tied on stage, learn your lines so well you can practically do them in your sleep. 4) Write in your script. Though you may think of it as just a lot of time spent erasing later, writing notes in your script will help you immensely. Develop your own system of annotations that only you can understand. PART II -DEVELOPING MOVEMENT AND VOICE 1) Relax. Take a deep breath. It helps a lot of people if they tense up their entire body and keep it that way for a few seconds. Then, just relax all your muscles. Box breathing is also a good method. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and then breathe out for 4 seconds. The overall effect will calm you down 2) Be aware of your body. There are entire techniques and classes dedicated to movement for performers and for good reason. They'll help you utilize your space to the best of your ability and take command of the stage. 3) Project. Talk louder than you usually would so everyone can hear upu and the camera can catch the sound. There's nothing more irritating than being in the audience and catching every third word 4) Enunciate. When you are on stage or in front of the camera, you have to say your words clearly and make sure all the sounds are well defined. This is especially important at the ends of words, which are easy to swallow and lose acoustically 5) Talk like your character. Even if your character doesn't have an accent, there are still other aspects of their idiolect to consider that may not be in the script. Consider their age, race, social status, beliefs, and income. PART III- PERFORMING 1) Emote. This really should go without saying. As an actor, you have to portray certain emotions and make sure that the audience can see what you're feeling, whether you're on stage or on camera 2) Roll with the punches. Never give away that you've messed up. Don't let the audience know. If you don't let them know, guess what? They won't. 3) Get in the moment. From the moment you step on stage, you are not dealing with romantic issues, money problems, or a general fit of fatigue. All that stuff is left off stage. 4) Don't break character. If you forget everything else, just remember that you have to be your character and not slip up and become your normal self. 5) Keep a positive attitude. Sometimes, worrying about messing up or other people's reactions can ruin your state of mind. 6) Release your inhibitions. Practice relaxation exercises, get into character and stop worrying about how others will perceive you. Follow me, instagram.com/heyitscamilita
Learning the Business Side of Acting by Heylahoo • last post Oct 29th
Hey Redditors! Just wanted to share some stuff for those who aren't familiar with the business side of acting, or don't know where and how to start. On YouTube, watch videos from Wendy Alane Wright!! She has tons of videos breaking down nearly everything about acting, mostly beginner tips which are immensely helpful! I also highly recommend getting her book "How to Be a Star Right Where You Are". (I promise I'm not trying to advertise). That book has a million things an actor needs t know to get started. She has specific steps written down fo you to be on track, a dozen links to amazing resources, guides and "timelines" for you to follow to get started, what to do to market yourself better, a Facebook group you can join to get connected with hundreds of other actors and coaches and mentors and a place for you to post any questions you have, etc.... Her videos and book are priceless, especially if you were like me and had absolutely no idea how or where to start. I hope this helps!! Good luck!!
Demo reel by k3v1ngg253 • last post Oct 28th
what should a demo reel have, should you make a footage by your self or take videos from previous projects, ill be really tankful because im thinks of what a demo reel should have, by the way Matt newton helped a lot, thank you.
I’m starting to realize my actor friends that became full-time producers instead couldn’t hack it as actors... by CuspChaser111 • last post Oct 28th
Am I wrong here? They were the people in class that gave it 80% at most instead of 110% - hey look they get business and that’s great but something I’ve noticed.
Why do many TV actors after a hit show... by BGLAVI22 • last post Oct 28th
Especially the TV dramas of 80's. Many faded into obscurity. Why? I assume being branded as your TV character hurts your film career. I assume other TV roles offered are retreads of their old character. I also know TV is long hours. Do many go and pursue theatre?
[REQUEST-PAID] Need Voice Actors (Female) For Anime Animatic by OfficialTobster • last post Oct 28th
Me and a group of people are making an animatic based on the anime "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" Roles that need filling: Marucho Marukura (Marucho is a young boy, I need a female voice actor that can do this) Billy Gilbert (Billy is a boy who is also voiced by a female, but he is a teenager) Skyress (a deep voiced female) Fabia Sheen (a very high pitched enthusiastic teenage girl voice) Runo Misaki (a loud \[almost obnoxious\] teenage tomboy girl voice) If you are interested, leave your thoughts or questions in the comments.
Is it wrong that I don't have a "passion for acting?" by Mave0193 • last post Oct 28th
All I hear is "I have a passion for ACTING" or "you need yo have a PASSION for ACTING" to make it in this business. And honestly, I don't know, well more like I don't think I have a passion for the art-form of acting. I don't care about plays as I've never seen one...What I do care about is movies. I fell in love with all types of movies. Growing up I was watching and understanding movies that I shouldnt have. I fell in love with all types of movies. I love everything from indies, to Marvel movies to Martin Scorsese movies. Years later, around after a year after of HS gradation and I didn't know what to do, I decided I wanted to be an actor. 10 years later, I have been the lead in an award-winning feature, principal in a national commercial, handful of commercials, one TV credit, and I feel I'm just getting started. I have one semi decent meeting, and possible game changing meeting in the works coming up that I pray to God doesn't fall through. Half of me feels I am not so different because usually half of Hollywood is models who turned to acting. Even the "I'm too good to stay in Hollywood movies" well, they still turned to Hollywood. I don't know if I will ever move from my city as I'm in a big market, but maybe I would if my agent told me I had to. I am in this for the long run. I will not give up. Every move I make, I think about my acting career first. I will not give up on this.. Just wanted to get this off my chest.
Need VAs for animated series[request-unpaid] by Nuxtakujr • last post Oct 28th
http://voiceacting.boards.net/thread/3636/voice-actors-anime-cursed There's the info on the project