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My Agent is Upset because I declined a Non-Exclusive In Perpetuity Contract by HumbleActor • last post Aug 19th
I got an audition to do a Hasbro commercial through my agent. I declined the audition on Actors Access because the usage term was In Perpetuity (which I've been cautioned against). I get an email shortly after from my agent asking why I declined and I told her I didn't want my image being used forever. She goes on to say that the contract is NON EXCLUSIVE and that it's the first toy commercial she has seen. What does NON EXCLUSIVE mean? What should I say or do?
Hey fellow actors! Just created an acting sizzle reel. Would love to know what you all think! by _Phongle • last post Aug 19th
Friends moving to LA and some to Atlanta by Idobjj • last post Aug 19th
The one who is living in LA had a good agent here but when I went to hollywood for a brief moment I was told films are actually leaving LA due to the taxes, etc. Why would people go to LA over Atlanta at this time? He claims it's the "Hub" but wouldn't an actor starting out be better in Atlanta vs LA?
How's the acting scene in Dallas, TX? by ABlokeCalledGeorge8 • last post Aug 19th
Hi! I've been recently offered a job as an engineer in Dallas, Texas and want to know about the scene over there. I'm 21 yo, have zero experience as an actor but I'm armed with a killer charisma and I'm also fluent in Spanish and English and speak a bit of German if it's worth anything. Seriously though, I've always wanted to give acting as shot but never found interest in the acting scene where I live (Not the US). I don't even know if I'll have time, but, is Dallas a good place to start acting?
A big fuss was made about my age in an audition by ThunderCatKJ • last post Aug 19th
So I’m 24 and received a casting call from my agent for a KFC schoolies tvc. Schoolies for those who don’t know is when a bunch of new high school graduates go down to the Gold Coast and celebrate their graduation. Sort of like America’s spring break. A lotta sex. A lotta underage drinking. A lotta drugs. People above 18 who go to schoolies are referred to as toolies. Because they’re tools. Trying to party with a bunch of kids. Anyway. I look young. So my agent put me forth. I went in today for the audition. Had to fill out a form. And on it it requested age. So I put down 24. Get into the group audition and the first thing the CD asks is “whose 24?” There was then some back and forth between her and another man about my age and auditioning. And to go back out in the waiting room and then nvm come back in do the audition. We then each had to introduce ourselves to the camera. Full name and age. Except I was told just to say my name. Anywaaay. I’m just writing this to vent. I’ve always been age sensitive due to the fact that I’m ageing faster than I’m succeeding in life. The fact that I’m in my mid 20s with nothing to show for it just sucks. So this hubbub about my age hurt pretty bad. I’m angry at my agent for sending me the CC. Surely she should’ve known whether it was appropriate or not to put forward older actors for younger roles in specific productions. Idk. I’m just down now lol Thanks for listening to me bitch.
Did I make the right decision? by globon • last post Aug 19th
Alternatively titled, “How can I make the best of this decision?” I’m a 22 yo female actor. I Recently moved back to my hometown Los Angeles from Milwaukee. I originally had plans to relocate to Chicago, but I was quickly running out of money. I ended up making the hard decision to turn down some projects in favor of coming back home to LA. I’m starting to regret it. The theater in LA is a different game and I’m not having a lot of luck getting in the room for anything else. I’ve been back home for a few months now and I’m starting to kick myself. Does anyone have any advice? What would you do in this situation?
(20F) I don't have the money to join acting workshop. Help? by mayangelswalkin • last post Aug 19th
I currently live in San Antonio, TX and even though I'm glad the city's a melting pot of sorts for actors, I don't know where to start nor does my family have the money to provide to put me in acting classes. I have little experience from high school theater, but I want to get in the acting scene /now/. I feel like my life's passing me by here. This is my only passion, and I've barely mustered the courage to say this is what I want to do to my mom. Will an agent overlook me/dismiss me as a credible actress if I don't get involved in an acting workshop? I'm in a tough financial spot as it is, and my parents won't let me get a job for cash because they think it's a waste of time for me. :(
Any advice on doing Line Splicing for projects? by LoliPopVp • last post Aug 19th
Hello, so last month I had moved several states to be with my bf and he is very encouraging and letting me work from home to devote to voice work. While just starting I came across an ad for a game project that needed help with splicing. Which I took because it was paid. For those who don't know Splicing is when a voice actor gives you all takes in 1 large file and your job is to separate and label each take. It's a pretty time consuming job, but not very difficult. I personally found that I enjoy it, but I know I am not getting paid anywhere near what the work is worth. I obviously prefer doing voice work, but there are times of the day that I can't record and it's nice to have this kind of work to still work on during those times. So here are my questions. 1. What would the proper cost for this kind of work be? 2. Is there a NEED for this position (is it worth looking into getting more jobs like it)? 3. Does anyone know of a place to advertise this skill set if it is marketable?
For actors that live/moved to LA how do you like it? Have you gotten more successful while you were there? by punchytigerman • last post Aug 19th
What are the pros/cons? Do you recommend it? Tell me everything!
voice actor archive by Haildoofania • last post Aug 19th
I used to have a website that was full of high quality voice lines from actors like Morgan Freeman, Mark Hamill, etc. My bookmarks from back then no longer exist wand was wondering if anyone knows the site as I cannot find it.
Spaniard looking for some advice by adriasanchezig • last post Aug 19th
Hello, I'm 26yo and I'm an actor from Barcelona, Spain. ​ Here in Barcelona there's almost no film industry (just catalan tv). I've just done two important auditions in the past 2 years (as a Mexican in Terminator and as a Mexican in Snatch Season 2), and I got those auditions by luck But these auditions are so rare here, and you have to go to Madrid if you want to have a chance, but in Madrid it would be for Spanish productions, usually. ​ The other option I have is to move to the UK, Do you think that would be useful? ​ I'm clear when speaking english, and I look like a spanish so that wouldn't be a problem, if I'm not wrong. I've been doing acting classes since I started pursuing acting back in 2017. And I've also done a microtheatre play (15 minutes play on a very small room) ​ Do you think moving to London would help to my career? ​ I'm also applying for the DV Lottery for the USA, but that's almost impossible ​ Thank you very much!
New to Los Angeles by Siara Padilla • last post Aug 18th
Hello! I recently moved from Boston to LA a few weeks ago. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for on-camera acting classes and/or audition technique classes (that are also somewhat reasonably priced)? Also, please feel free to connect with me, as I would love to meet other creatives out here and even meet up for a coffee! I am currently in the Toluca Lake/Burbank area. Thank you all for any help or advice!
Actors in California by shapeshifter4690 • last post Aug 18th
Do you guys think it’s easier for people in California to become actors? Why or why not?
Out of the loop actor doesn't know what he's missing in LA. by thomyorkesadoptedson • last post Aug 18th
Other than submitting on Actor's Access/LA Casting/Backstage and going to class, what other things should I be doing everyday? What other resources are available to me, networking or otherwise? I feel like I'm missing out on so much. For example, at my first acting class here, a bunch of people said they signed up when they meet our teacher at the Actor's Expo. Actor's Expo? I had never even heard of this. Recently, a friend through Instagram advertised that they had to give up their spot in a Casting Director's workshop (the new modified ones where they can't actually leave with your resume lol), and I jumped on it. Apparently she's a member of this studio which holds these workshops all the time?! How had I never even heard of this?! Actors in the loop, what other resources am I totally missing out on that I should be taking advantage of? What should I
Which actor or actress would you bring back to life to do One Final Movie and why? by girlonthespectrum • last post Aug 18th
How Do Actors/Actresses Memorize Their Lines? by IntelligentCrew3 • last post Aug 18th
For any feature films and even television shows, do they have to memorize the whole script? Or do they memorize a particular scene a few weeks prior to shooting only to move on to the next?
Want to get a better mic, any recommendations? by TheSpillian • last post Aug 18th
I'm a beginning voice actor, and I'm trying to look for a good mic, as I've been using my headphone mic, and it certainly didn't have the best quality (had to add a lot of filters). I have a budget of roughly $200 USD. I'm not the best at knowing the differences and terminology of mics, so any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
How do you act and still pay rent in LA. by Nomad79 • last post Aug 18th
I’m at a crossroads. I’m have a base income and my SAG card. I work mostly background. I currently live in Austin and want to move to LA. But I don’t have the three times the income to get an apartment. I’m trying for Burbank. Anyway I just want to see how other actors and actresses are working in the industry and still being able to afford high rent.
Professional Biography of Actors Access?? by tillx321 • last post Aug 18th
What exactly should i put here? Anything to avoid? I was gonna go for something similar to my imdb bio but that one may have too much personal info (theatre as a kid, why i got into acting, etc)