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Need female VA interested in narrating semi-erotic short story. by usernameformeonly • last post Aug 4th
As the title says, I wrote a short story and am interested in having it recorded as a performance! It is not overtly sexual and panders to a pretty niche kink, so while not everyone is going to be up for it, some may even find it entertaining. The actress would largely perform as the story’s narrator, in addition to two female characters, one older and one younger and more timid. I don’t really know what is appropriate compensation for something like this, so I will discuss it with whoever reads the script, possibly auditions, and is interested in doing it. I look forward to hearing from some of you!
general tips for a 15 year old? by yeah-ok-retard • last post Aug 4th
Recently got my first job as a movie extra. just signed up for it to make some money and see how movies are filmed and i love it. Working 13-15 hours a day is obviously tiring but it’s still really fun and all the people i’ve met in this industry are amazing. Now I want to get in to actually acting/being a principal actor. Looking for just general tips that could help me out getting in to this. I know i’m gonna need some training for sure so i’m planning on taking video production and drama in school this year to start. I’m pretty shy because of anxiety but i know this is something i can eventually get over. I also live in a city with a big film industry so getting auditions shouldn’t be a huge problem. What things should i do to try and help myself get better st acting?
Managing sonography and acting—I need both! by DJamwal • last post Aug 4th
How can I manage a career as a medical sonographer and an actor? I won’t be able to live without either career, and really want tips on how to manage sonography and going to auditions/shoots.
Choosing a stage name by ShawnH6578 • last post Aug 3rd
Hello, im an actor I just finished as a lead role in a feature film and I’m having trouble picking a stage name my full name is Shawn Javonte Holland and I thought of using that I also thought of just going by my middle name (Javonte Holland) cause it’s different or just surrendering to Shawn holland - any suggestions?
To help you feel better about any "bad" auditions you've had recently..... by iluye1 • last post Aug 3rd
I am a professional (not consistently working, but you could say consistently auditioning) actor in LA, and for some reason, coming hot of the trails of several really good auditions in the past few weeks and a producer's session yesterday..... I went CONFIDENTLY in for a series reg audition today. I dropped an F-BOMB..... in a Disney audition. And then proceeded to dig the hole deeper and continued to make jokes, none of which were laughed at. You're welcome. We all have bad auditions, just keep your chin up, and share stories if you want because for FUCK sake I need 'em lmao.
I am not being accepted as an actress? by MaikaW • last post Aug 3rd
I feel... drained. I moved to LA and have ended up with no funds. My life is really lonely. I have been auditioning a lot. Didn't managed to get any part. People I know post on FB about all the projects they get and posing all together taking pictures. Yes, it makes me jealous! Being able to be closer to what I want. English is not my first language, they hear an accent and do not take me seriously. I tried to fix it, I cannot afford such classes now. Then regular acting classes did not help except a personal coach who I can rarely afford. I have been attending auditions from Backstage and such and have not booked anything. I attend film festivals, I talk to people, nobody approach me to give me a part. I have a friend who is surrounded by people in the industry and while he acts supportive, he never suggested me for anything. His friends are doing web series, table readings, etc. Then I decided to try and make my own project, so far no luck. Had like 25 people message me and I tried to meet and such and ended up ignoring or canceling. I tried, talked about my vision but since no role money is being handed to them, so they did not care much. Then I tried to gather some people from an older acting class, apparently they are too busy with other projects. I feel worthless. How am I gonna succeed?
Think I'm SAG-AFTRA eligible... but have no proof by tubulear • last post Aug 3rd
Hey all! Posting here as I'm in a difficult situation and am not sure what to do. I would really like to join the union and *think* I am eligible due to the fact that a few years ago, while working as an extra in a union TV show, I was "upgraded to principal" AKA given two lines of dialogue. [According to Backstage:](https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/non-members-need-know-sag-aftra-58712/) >If you're working a background job (or as an extra in a commercial), it's sometimes possible to be upgraded to principal -- for instance, if you're directed to a line of dialogue. This is rare, but if it happens, not only do you get paid more, but it also makes you SAG-AFTRA eligible. I now realize this was a rare opportunity, but unfortunately at the time I didn't think much of it and have no record of my contract or original paycheck stubs, nor access to a payroll printout. Thinking back, I don't even remember them updating my contract or giving me a pay rise, although I'm pretty sure they should have... Is there someone from the production company I can write to to obtain one of these things? Has anyone been in a similar situation? Again, this was about 4 years ago, and the show has long gone off the air. Is there any chance at all that any official financial records still exist from that production?. It's frustrating, because I can prove that I have a copy of the episode and can prove that I had dialogue in a union production, but a rep SAG-AFTRA confirmed that they would only accept those three things (Original Paycheck Stubs, Performer Contract, or Payroll Printout) as proof. **\*\*Word of advise to young actors: save everything!\*\* :/**
How'd you get into Clear Talent, CESD, Eris Talent , Media Artists Group , Osbrink, DDO, Aqua? by strongmaya18 • last post Aug 3rd
Hey all! Does anyone have experience or want to share their insights on how they got into these agencies. Or how to go about it if you want representation. I'm getting headshots with Steph G so at least my biggest marketing tool is at its best. I am training and creating my own heat. I know it's the kind of thing where they approach you, is the best. They also say network, but what examples of places could you recommend I start? If you got a story to tell on how you got in, I'd love to know how! This career is a journey, I want to make sure I'm not missing anything when it comes to busniess side of acting. Advice from one actor to another! Cheers :)
Stage name for foreign actors? by throwItInTheBin5298 • last post Aug 3rd
Hi all, I’ve been thinking about this one quite a bit. I’m African, and while my name is easy to pronounce over here, if one day I was ever to go to the States and pursue acting with my studies, it’s destined to be mispronounced. I’m not against people mispronouncing my name in general, as I could always correct them; the problem comes when the audience and other people literally can pronounce my name cause of the culture difference. My surname isn’t hard to pronounce, it’s European (I think). My first name though is (or at least it is for westerners). I think if people could learn how to pronounce my name I wouldn’t have a problem, but what if they can’t and I end up being stuck with a name that doesn’t stick? Hence why I’m wondering about a stage name. In all honesty, I would prefer my real name, but if a stage name is the way to go to make my name stick in people’s heads then I’d go with that. Any suggestions? I’m a black man. If possible maybe the name could start with a V. My surname isn’t an issue, just the first. And I personally don’t think it’d be hard to learn my name. It’s nothing too complicated, it’s only four letters lol. My name is Vuyo. (I really can’t teach you how to pronounce it over reddit lol, but if you need to know I’ll try my best). My surname is Polson (pronounced, “Pole-sin”)
The Actors Academy YouTube by urbz808 • last post Aug 3rd
Who is this guy? Also what are his qualifications? What has he been in to be allowed to scam ppl into paying $150 for acting sessions? I’ve never heard of him and he really thinks he’s doing something out here. Literally the last video he posted was about “Millie Bobby Brown’s Acting Advice” and they are just clips of interviews from other interviews. What in the scam is this bullshit? He doesn’t even give his name and that’s all you need to know how everything he’s doing is a scam jfc
My schools theatre program is trying to have more of a social media presence. by DownSyndromeTurtles • last post Aug 3rd
Hi, so I’m on my schools theatre board and we’ve decided to start having more of a social media presence to get more kids involved and more attention to our club. We’ve decided to do skit writing, interviews, and other fun little segments that we plan on posting to our Instagram. I’m not really expecting this to be the best when we first start, but I’m excited because it will be a way for all of us to build skills in our acting and script writing. What do you guys think? Have any ideas? Advice? I know I’m only a highschool actor and not really a professional, but if this doesn’t fit here I will remove :)
Actor looking for a short film writer’s eye on things. by CuspChaser111 • last post Aug 3rd
Hello I’m an actor who has written their first film. It’s done really well but now I have a new short for a thriller that I’d like an expert (note : expert) eye on. That is your writing has been nominated/awards. I’m willing to pay - please DM me for anyone that would fit this or if you would fit this as well - thanks!
Advice Filming a Sex Scene by bacon_francis_7 • last post Aug 3rd
So I'm an amateur actor and was recruited to take part in an independent, small-budget film. I have a lot of respect for the writer/director, but learned that the role requires a fair amount of nudity and simulated sex. I'm okay with that for the most part, but I'm worried about getting aroused and how my actress co-star is going to respond. I don't want her to think I'm trying to take advantage of the situation. The sex scenes themselves are pretty realistic (the film more or less falls into the mumblecore genre and tends to have things like dialogue/blocking/sex be pretty realistic). They're also super sensual. Not to mention the fact that my costar is incredibly gorgeous, and I'm not sure how my body's going to react when we're simualting thrusting and all that. We've already begun filming some of these scenes, and it's definitely been hard to keep myself "contained." I was hoping after having talked with my costar about this it would help alleviate how much of a stressor this has been, but it's only made things more awkward. I definitely don't want to jeopardize production, but I'm worried about it seeping into my performance. If any of you guys have acted and/or done sex scenes like this, I'd appreciate any advice. Happy to provide further detail if needed. I'm 22M and my costar is 21F if that helps.
Japanese Voice Actors (Anime Pilot) by lpartOfficial • last post Aug 3rd
Hey all! I am an animator and I am currently making an anime pilot and am looking for voice actors who can speak Japanese! The pilot is just a few minutes long and all the lines are available in Japanese and transcribed in English characters :) I currently have 3 male roles open (female lead is already filled) I unfortunately wont be able to pay anyone as i have no money :( But for anyone who's looking for a cool portfolio piece or just a fun project be sure to message me and we can talk about the project! Thanks for reading, if you are interested you can pm me or email me here! lpartofficial@gmail.com
I need help of y'all by twentytwopilotsFAN14 • last post Aug 3rd
Alright so I want to be an actor, can I start it a bit up at age 12?
What to do when you're questioning your talent (in a funk)? by forthe_99and2000 • last post Aug 2nd
I usually don't internalize auditions when I don't get the gig or callback, because I know that's part of it. But I've recently switched from being an actor on the side to doing it full time. I've moved to another city and most of my friends here are also actors. Lately, my self doubt has been surfacing and it's pretty nasty. My friends and I are all in the same age and ethnicity group. We go to the same auditions for the same roles, and I'm noticing that all of them have gotten booked and I'm the only one who isn't. I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others but I guess because I always know who got the part over me, it makes me feel like I'm inferior and less talented than everyone else. And of course I've fallen into the rabbit hole of negative thoughts and it's turned into me feeling like if everyone is getting roles except me, essentially it must mean I'm just not a good actor. People always say that the life of an actor has its ups and downs, sometimes you'll get work, sometimes there will be stretches of time when you won't, etc. Has anyone ever looked over their career so far and felt like they never had any ups yet, no stretches of time where they got roles that felt prominent to them? Thus feeling like it's been strictly downs and no ups to balance it out? How does one deal with that? I hate this feeling.
When i saw this for the first time, this paramedic's acting made me cry. She's so good, i'm sure she's not an actress by hillsofzomia • last post Aug 2nd
I used to be polite re:side nose by sandrasnet • last post Aug 2nd
When I saw an actress, who seemed to have dermatitis where their nostrils connect with the start of their cheeks, i gave them the benefit of the doubt, that you can only act under bright lights while wearing makeup for so long unless you have the greatest help. i personally think that's where they fuck up the silicon glue application when they put on their fake nose. so now i, along with a group of people with similar 'social leanings', go hunting for someone like that on my days off, to find answers. my wife has a lot of very difficult to answer questions regarding things she may have read while checking out with groceries, and its my job as a man to solve those problems for her.
Actors, what does your schedule look like? by cinema_owl21 • last post Aug 2nd
I’m really trying to become more consistent with the acting field and would love some insight about what y’all do on a daily basis. Do you always work out every morning? On average how many auditions a week do you do? How many acting classes a week/month? Do you wake up at 7 am everyday? Work 2 jobs? Everyone’s journey is different, so basically what do you do during your week that makes you feel like you’ve done the most to help your career? Thanks:)