We have found 19,445 posts across 4 actor forums:
Casting /talent agency internship while pursuing acting? by dontstopmenow9898 • last post Sep 8th
Hi everyone! I was reading about Zazie Beetz and Camila Mendes and it seems they found their agents through internship connections. Zazie Beetz had an internship at an NYC casting agency which led to short films with Columbia's MFA faculty and a referral to her current agency, Gersh. Camila Mendes interned at Carson Kolker and got her Riverdale audition after being signed by them. Obviously there are a couple caveats to this 1. They were able to take unpaid internships. 2. They both had training in the form of LaGuardia "Fame" High School and NYU Tisch. 3. They're both gorgeous. There are lots of actors who fall under these categories but never get anywhere. How come this isn't a more popular way for people without any industry connections to network and learn about the business?
I wanna be an actor but I have a huge scar on my cheek. by Antman269 • last post Sep 7th
I have it as the result of a dog bite when I was a kid and am worried it will get me rejected. Will it be an issue? Is makeup good at completely hiding it.
Voice acting by Th3R3dDud3 • last post Sep 7th
I never knew I wanted to be a voice actor till today, I don’t know if I’ll have to do school or not, I honestly don’t want to, but I don’t see any other way to be noticed until I do, I wanna be a voice actor so I can meet bigger people and work with them, raise money for other communities and other people, help my family, but I’m afraid. I’ve done a lot of things I’m not proud of and I’m afraid to put my voice out there, voice acting seems like it’ll be fun to do and I really want to try it without school, I want to show that you don’t need school for everything, but I don’t know if it’ll work
I want to be an actor but I have a really weak chin by Ailes_De_Poulet • last post Sep 7th
I'm currently in drama school. I love acting, on stage or on camera. However, I'm insecure about the way I look, especially about the fact that I pretty much have no chin. I know it may sounds stupid but I'm really insecure about it and sometimes, not always, when I'm on stage it gets in the way of my acting. When I have to stand in profil, I start losing focus. I know I can get surgeries but I barely have money to pay for my school. Is it really an issue ? Should I take a break or stop acting ? Thank you for your help !
Timothee Chalamet by stile03 • last post Sep 7th
Hey guys, I would just really know what you think is so special about timothee chalamet Acting. It’s obvious that he is a once in a generation talent and has a love for acting and puts a lot of time into it. However, what do you guys think draws the viewer and makes him so damn relatable? I’ve noticed while watching him even though I know his past movies I just completely fall into his character and believe that he is that character and no longer timothee chalamet BUT WHYY AND HOWWW. I’m not an actor so I’m not sure how he does it but I would love to know :).
Budget software/template for actors? by Polartec239 • last post Sep 7th
Looking for a google sheets template or a software which will support irregular income that we all experience as actors?
How can I find an agent as a newcomer without experience by Dreaminbig2020 • last post Sep 7th
Hello there! So I have recently moved to L.A. and have one curious question that I just can’t seem to get a straight answer to. How does one in L.A. get signed to an acting agent? I mean I have heard the stories of people moving here and then getting signed to agencies but how do they do that? Where do they go? Who do they talk to? What do they do? What are the steps? For example like Sydney Sweeney. If you guys don’t know who that is she is an up and coming actress on the HBO show Euphoria who moved from a different state to peruse acting with very limited background acting experience (I read that on an online article about her), and then got an agent and the rest is history, but how did she get an agent? As for I, I myself have extremely little to none experience acting as well. I have been in a couple school plays and was in a production back in my old state where nothing really happens over there and am here in L.A now seeking an agent. I have scoured online sources in search of a specific answer but they all give vague answers so I have now come to you guys to seek a better knowledge of this and how to maneuver the L.A. acting scene.
Looking for an unknown voice actor with a deep(ish) voice and (optional) British accent for new dark comedy web show. Must have a sense of humor, have the ability to improvise plus have your own microphone and recording software. by TheHornedPuck • last post Sep 7th
The role: play the voice of a polite demon who is also the narrator. Length: 1 season (10 episodes) each episode will be 12 - 30 minutes long. Pay: Only if the show takes off. This isnt a corporate show. It will be a small group of people trying to make something fun. But if it becomes popular, future pay is a very much a possibility. When: filming will be taking place over the next few weeks. You will need to be available for a couple of days anywhere from 3-5 weeks from now. Where: Online. We would meet in Discord and Kast. Due to the nature of the show, scripts can only be written after filming is complete. Being a PC gamer is a plus but not required.
ATTENTION: Yes, becoming an actor IS POSSIBLE! by ActorPlaybook • last post Sep 7th
When I decided I wanted to pursue my dream to act, I was excited and anxious all rolled into one. "What do I need?, How do I find auditions?, Where do I learn what to do?", were all running through my brain at once. It was overwhelming and I began to wonder, "Is becoming an actor even possible at all?" Almost a decade later, my resume includes extensive credits as an actor, producer and writer, including Academy Award-winning films. I am here to tell you, "YES! It is possible."(I began at age 33 FYI, so no, you are not too old and it is not too late!) The path of an actor can feel like feast or famine and/or drowning in self-doubt or soaring with confidence. Bottom line, the heart wants what the heart wants. If you can imagine yourself doing anything else or pursuing anything else, then you should go do that for sure. Though if this dream to act, to be an actor....is the movie, the play that plays on loop in your heart and it is all you wish for....then keep putting one foot in front of the other and realize the glorious opportunity that surrounds you. Post a performance, a monologue, a scene daily, weekly and so on, on instagram, YouTube, etc. Develop A+ assets to submit and market yourself as an actor. Search daily on Actors Access, Backstage, local film groups, college/universities with film programs, facebook groups, etc. for casting opportunities to submit yourself for Read a book on acting Study the human experience, take notes Practice accessing specific emotion Take a class Just.Keep.Going I believe in you. https://i.redd.it/85evjtn0o8l31.png
any actors here have really bad anxiety? how do you cope with it? by PixelatedNumbers • last post Sep 7th
i don’t mean general anxiety before a show or an audition because i’m pretty sure everyone has them, but anxiety really bad that it doesn’t make you sleep the night before an audition or show, and just anxiety that makes you shake in nervousness.
Should I become an actor? by TallonTyrus • last post Sep 7th
Hey everyone so I’ve been thinking about becoming an actor for awhile now I’m 18 and just graduated from high school I never did any high school theatre cause at the time acting never really been that interesting for me but a friend of mine said that acting in front of people can get rid of my social awkwardness and shyness cause I’m very much both of those but for some reason I’ve been very interested in acting these past few months but don’t know where to start do I need to go to college? Is there anything out side of school where you can practicing acting? Any advice? Peace
Looking for Male Actor in Los Angeles. Shoot date is September 21st or 22nd. 6 hour shoot by TBearRyder • last post Sep 6th
Indie short film. Pays $100 flat with possible backend. Copy/Credit/Food **Male Actor-** Lead Male Actor. 35-55. Mixed Race, Asian, or Caucasian. Must have a reel to submit. The character should feel a lot like the character in the video below. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjHcf0J\_bI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjHcf0J_bI) "When A Stranger Comes Knocking" follows the story of a man on the run who comes upon an old house where he plans on terrorizing the people who live there. **Will the occupants of the house make it out alive?** **My email is** EntertainersUNITE @ Gmail DOT com. Please only email me if you fit the description. ​ [https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackRavenCinema](https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackRavenCinema) My past work.
Voice Actor Looking for Work by _RainbowBacon_ • last post Sep 6th
Hello! Just a voice actor looking for some work :) If you have anything, you can find me here: [https://www.voices.com/talent/demos](https://www.voices.com/talent/demos) Have a wonderful day :)
Wanting to act but also having doubts by whatthefurlong • last post Sep 6th
Hi,I have little to no acting experience. I was an extra on my friend's film which I'm pretty sure doesn't count. I have never played in any school theatre, etc. I have auditioned for 2 student films just for fun, but I don't think I was taking it seriously at the time and did a crap job. Now I'm changing my mind. I'm taking a year off of school for other reasons, but I have some time where I can give acting a go. I've enrolled in upcoming acting classes and I'm very excited for them. The area I live in is a good place to give acting a shot, it's a city with a good amount of opportunities in acting. However, I'm an unconfident person and my brain keeps trying to convince me to not do it, that I don't have talent, etc. I also feel self-conscious about my image because I gained some weight due to medical conditions (currently working out and losing though.. but still, I'm 5'5 and 155 lbs and a girl so probably not a popular look for auditions...). Should I listen to these doubts? I often randomly daydream about acting but I can't tell if I'm being serious or not. As for being 'rich or famous' from acting, that doesn't really matter to me because I am studying in an area that can provide me with a job that'll have a good salary. I just keep imagining myself acting. I don't even know why. I don't even know if I'm a good or bad actor at all. I'm totally lost. Any help appreciated. Thank you...
First time using Actors Access by Mmhmmyeah1 • last post Sep 6th
I’m filling out my profile on Actors Access. I have a few questions: How important is it that I fill out the size card? I’ve been told to never list my weight- but is it necessary to fill out all the body measurements? Can you put training information in the Professional Biography (footer) section? I do not have any credits, so my resume is blank right now. Is it acceptable to list my training in the footer section of the resume or should I leave it blank? When an extras listing for a commercial says, booking directly from reels and self tapes and you have neither, is it acceptable to submit without them and write a note that you do not have a reel but are willing to submit a self tape? The listing does not mention what they want in a self tape exactly. Are you supposed to send them any self tape without context?
New voice actor! by nosleeptillnever • last post Sep 6th
Hello! I thought I'd just make a short post introducing myself. I've been stage acting non professionally for several years and singing semi professionally since I was a child. I also do spoken word poetry. I've never done any voice acting before but I've just moved into a place where I actually have my own room and can record on my own and I'm super excited to get started! Most of my friends and I are very involved in the fiction podcast community; several of my friends are writers, editors, or actors, and I would absolutely love to get into it as well.
Book recommendations for an actor boyfriend? by ghouull • last post Sep 6th
Hello! My partner has recently started college for acting and I was wondering if there are any textbooks or books that any of you actors out there would recommend as a gift? I'm so proud of him and would love to surprise him with something that isn't on the curriculum/is recommended by other actors but I know absolutely nothing about it! Any advice for gifts of any sort that would suit an actor would also be appreciated! Thank you
Do actors feel bad if they're constantly cast as the ugly character? by takethecannoli4 • last post Sep 6th
I'm not an actor. That's something I've always been curious about. The question is for actress too, I forgot to put this in the title.
Software application to help actors/actresses by Jdope1 • last post Sep 5th
Hello All, I'm a junior software developer and I've had an idea that could potentially help actors/actresses in having continuous feedback on their acting, it's not a replacement for acting classes but it could potentially help some people in their acting career. Before i start creating this tool I'd like to get some feedback from both beginner and professional actors about the viability of the idea by explaining my idea a bit and asking a couple of questions, please comment if you're willing to hear my thoughts and answer just a couple of questions to help me out. I've read the rules and couldn't find anything that my post goes against, if there is excuse me, thanks!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 5 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 5th
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.