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I’m a beginner in acting, and need some advice. by SethShore • last post Sep 20th
So I really to want to get into acting. I’ve done a little bit of acting in the past, and I both enjoy it and one of my dreams is to be a professional/celebrity actor. I was wondering what my next step should be. I’m 15, if any of you are wondering, and I do go to a school that has theater but I cannot currently join it because I already have other classes. Thank you to anyone who can provide me some advice!
Inexperienced Model/Actor Looking To Connect by appleboy247 • last post Sep 20th
Hi everyone, I just got booked my first big shoot (modeling, not acting) where I am getting paid to fly out to another city. I do not have a ton of modeling/acting experience, so I am looking to connect with people who do. I do not have an agent and I am nonunion. I don't want to be annoying and ask the producer a bunch of questions, but it would be nice to have some things clarified. For instance, under usage, what does 6 months exclusivity mean? Is there usually a per diem to take care of models' expenses or do productions just have you keep receipts of basic expenses such as travel and food? I'm getting paid for three days: 1st day is arrival/fitting, 2nd day is the shoot, 3rd day is departure How important is it to have an agent? Thanks all
Ethical question: In light of the various "Blackface" controversies around North America in the past few years, is it acceptable or unacceptable for a white actor to wear dark make up to play a character in a movie who is of a race where skin color would by Kowalczyk81038 • last post Sep 20th
There have been white actors who have played Indian characters, Asian charters, and probably characters of African origin. Is this okay in the 21st century? Now, you might ask "why not just get an actor of the same race as the character?" Well, such an actor might not be easily found who fits the role. Maybe a director likes working with a given actor. I don't know. Is it okay to do this?
Breaking into Videogames and Animation by LordJanitor • last post Sep 20th
I've seen a few posts and videos about this, but I thought I would make a post to get some other opinions as well. I'm an actor who's recently moved to Los Angeles. It's been my goal for the past couple of years to develop a living as a VA, specifically in video games, animation, and anime dubs. I find that in voice over, I get to take on a greater variety of roles that would NEVER be offered to me theatrically---thus my passion for these specific divisions of the industry. I've begun the process of submitting my materials to agencies around town that I think could be a good fit. Obviously, having been a "regular" actor for the past couple of years, I understand that the majority of these will probably go unnoticed amidst a sea of other more experienced VAs. I'm also looking into taking class. It just comes down to a scheduling and money thing for me. What else can I be doing to further my career in this market? I really want to go after it and grind it out, but I'm feeling a bit lost in what my next steps should be.
BEST ACTING CHANNELS ON YOUTUBE??? by TheActorIan • last post Sep 20th
Hey ya’ll as I’m growing as an actor, I want to find other resources to further my training. Are there any YouTubers you can suggest to help me with my acting? Thanks you!!!
When's the best time to submit to talent agencies regarding representation? by Joshnee • last post Sep 20th
So long story short, I(18M) am doing 2 more acting at my university and was told that even when you just start the class, you can put it in your resume, so since I am sort of new to acting, I will have 2-3 acting classes under \*Training\* on my resume. I will also have hopefully been in more student films/productions and maybe gone to a workshop to just make a very good resume and OBVIOUSLY, become a better actor! Also, I am currently learning gymnastics(backflips and such) which is very fun and I bet also a very good "special skill" for acting (I know that helped Tom Holland book Spiderman big time) For these reasons, I am waiting till then. But I am also well aware that pilot season starts mid January , so I was wondering if I was to submit to a ton of casting agencies around January 13-20, would it be a bad idea given all the agents will be busy?
Do you need perfectly straight teeth to be an actor? by Joshnee • last post Sep 20th
I never got braces and my teeth aren't perfectly straight. I don't have huge gaps or anything in my mouth, but like 4 of my teeth in my mouth aren't super straight. I was always told you need perfect teeth (and really white) teeth to be an actor. Is this true?
Concerns with smoking a pipe for a role by Ulinskyy • last post Sep 19th
For a role I need my actor to smoke an old timey tobacco pipe, I need a plume of smoke. I intend to use ground up herbal cigarettes (just take off the packaging) Could this still pose a health risk? They are not a smoker.
You’ll never be like fucking Will Smith! You’ll never come close to becoming that successful! by Positive_Vibes_For_U • last post Sep 19th
My brother said those words to me after I just told him that I wanted to be an actor. I was 18 years old. Those words hurt
I've been told I'm eerily similar to one of the top actors of our days and honestly it sucks by CharlieBluu • last post Sep 19th
I don't mean to be boasting about this, I wouldn't have ever noticed it if not for those multiple directors, DPs and casting agencies. And while that sounds like a cool thing, it really isn't. I'm acting and in an acting school currently myself, only on a much smaller scale - which might be because I was born in the wrong country, started to late, wasn't as lucky or I'm just not talented enough. (Mind you, this actor I'm talking about really is talented and has some serious set of skills.) And the thing occured to me: I will never be a well-known actor. There's already a guy with the same character, looks, voice is also very close, who is insane famous and brings instant success. So what am I doing here? And it just struck me like a lightning - so long I can do this I'll be happy with whatever roles/fame I have. Of course I'll keep fighting. But I won't let this whole self-crisis take me further from my goal. Yes, I was highly inspired by Positive Vibes 4 U, I will tag you mate in an edit, and I'm so glad you got over it as well. I guess so many of us has these kinds of 'oh I'll never be good enough' thoughts, and it's important to talk about getting over these, might help someone else as well. Edit: u/Positive_Vibes_For_U
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 19 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 19th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Those of you who got your MFA in Acting, would you do it again? by PRT5001 • last post Sep 19th
Hi there! I'm a bit of a late bloomer when it comes to acting. It was something I had a passion for without even realizing--When I was little, I always loved to memorize movie lines and recite them in front of the mirror, or grab a video camera/camcorder (tbt to the Flip Ultra HD) and film myself, but I never expressed any of this interest to my parents. Now I'm a 22 year old thinking "Oops, I should have spoken up". Anyway, I ended up on a pre-med track, and recently graduated with my BA in Psychology almost entirely disregarding my passion for acting, until I signed myself up for Backstage and showed up to my first audition, where I got two callbacks. That's when I thought, hey, maybe this is for me! So I took some acting electives at my university and got involved with the productions in their theater department. Unfortunately, Theater/ Acting wasn't offered as a major, so my training is severely limited. I did gain some experience on stage, however, and played a lead role in three productions during my time there. I'm very much aware that acting is not only about talent, but about skill, and I still have so much to learn. Though my experiences helped to instill a confidence in my ability, in my honest opinion I am no where near a good actor, and that's okay. The only thing I am certain of is that I can work hard to improve, and no matter my skill-set, my passion for acting isn't something that's going away. (I've tried to ignore it, lol) I'm getting mixed feedback about the best way to pursue further training. I'm lucky to be in NYC, where there are a lot of options, but I'm also entirely indecisive in nature and not sure which particular path to take. At this point, I'm considering an MFA program but any insight would be highly appreciated. Thank you in advance! :)
I may be an actor, but I’m not dumb as a bag of rocks... Yeah, probably time to unsubscribe from all those backstage emails. by MickyKaMoodle • last post Sep 19th
How do you get an agent? by PervertedPsychopath1 • last post Sep 19th
I've been acting for only a few months, just some minor stuff from Backstage is all I've done thus far. I'm wondering, how do i find an agent who can find work for me? How do I contact them, how do I meet them? Would most agencies take on an actor with minimal credits to put on their resume? Do I need a video reel? Any advice is appreciated.
A Time To Work vs A Time To Act by GameSeven • last post Sep 19th
Hi Actors, I want to put out a question on the marathon aspect of acting as a career. I recently finished a four month production that was easily the highlight of my youngish career. It was paid, it was fun, it was hard work. I really loved it. However, I had a small part in it and throughout the process was hungry for opportunity to grow and learn as a performer. Now that the show is finished I feel like I'm at a crossroads. Should I immediately jump back into auditioning and another project or spend time reassessing my skillset and creative goals? Let me know if any of you have had a similar experience!
Looking for a girl actor for my video! Easy $15 by mizara97 • last post Sep 19th
Hi! I am a digital media student and I have a video project idea that I have to get done by today (9/19)! So Im working on a super basic 10-30 second video about a girl named Janett obsessing over Isaac she goes to extremes to get his attention. I'm just looking for one take of you saying the lines in a very creepy and dramatic way! I dont need you to be physically here, I want it to be kind of a vlogging message to Isaac saying how much you miss him and all that good jazz. That is all! Simple and easy! Also if you can show your face that would be awesome! You can even put on a wig or change your appearance I dont care I just need that specific footage. I will pay you $15 through cash app, or pay pal. If your interested or have any question please I invite you to contact me! I will be happy to give you more details! Also please be 18+ Cheers!
Why did you choose to become an actor? by TSDTRT3i • last post Sep 19th
What made you decide to pursue acting as a career? Lately I have been thinking about my own experience acting and why I have chosen this career path. I’m curious to hear from other actors.
Which agencies are generally used by Funimation and others for Anime voice over work? by neontetrasvmv • last post Sep 19th
So, I work a lot in indie film, as a cinematographer. I shoot small feature films / short films and something that I get nagged about constantly, is if I've done voice over work. It's usually other talent which remarks on that, so I thought I would actually put a real demo together. My interest is in Anime, so I thought about re-editing a few scenes of different anime and doing my own dub as a reel. As someone who knows nothing about the specific agencies which are used by Funimation and other voice over studios, which ones are the best? I know cold submissions are not going to be accepted, but at this point I know enough people in the industry that I could probably get a good referral. Through a quick search online, I've found Funimation has links to actors from Marry Collins agency. Any other good ones I should know about?
How important are CD workshops? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Sep 19th
• Are they THAT important, and should you take them? • Can you actually NOT get in touch, or at least get in the room with a CD, if you don’t go to their workshops? • What are the benefit/s of going to those (especially to newer actors trying to actively pursue it)? • Will your agency drop you (or at least do something about it) if you don’t go to CD workshops they suggest you go to (especially if you’re a new actor, AND new to their roster)? *note: the agency is obviously NOT affiliated with those workshops, nor are they forcing the actors to go. They send out mass emails notifying actors of upcoming workshops they suggest you go to.*
Question about casting actors. by Armadillo_Dangle • last post Sep 19th
So my friend and I are making a short film, we are far enough along in pre production to where we already did auditions and picked our actors. For each role we also picked a 2nd and 3rd choice in case our top choice drops out for whatever reason. I was wondering what (if anything) I tell my 2nd and 3rd choices? Do I just not email them anything, thus they will think they did not get the part and I will only email them if someone drops out and we need them? Or do i email them saying something like "Hey we really liked you but went with someone else for the part, however you are our 2nd choice and we would like to have you if someone drops out of the project"...? Also, another question for all the people who we did not pick for the role, do we email them telling them that we went with someone else for the part? Or do we just not email them anything and they will know that they didnt get the part? I am just wondering what normally happens after the audition process (We are new at this entire producing and casting thing) Thanks!