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Getting an Agent While in College? by Regret68 • last post Aug 8th
Hi! I’m going to try to make this brief. Before college, I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. After I got into a great school, I decided I wanted to go into the film industry. This school isn’t that good for that field, but I do love the school and I want to get my degree from the school. After a year of discovering and trying new things, I know I want to do anything in my power to become an actor. In fact, at this point I would rather not pursue school and just act, which I know isn’t entirely feasible. My original plan was to wait until after college to move to LA and to get an agent then. But I’m ready now. I can’t wait. This is what I’m supposed to be doing. I would love to take a year off to take some roles if I can get them, then finish my degree or not depending on how my career is going. Should I submit to agencies, then? Would they be OK with a college student with some experience? And would they be okay with me pursuing my studies while auditioning for roles? (self tapes but I could also fly to audition for bigger roles, I don’t mind jeopardizing my grades a little) I know this will be my career. Man, I know everyone tells you these things but it just feels so right. And I don’t think I could be content doing student films and theater. How can I start my professional career now? Thank you so much!
I was used in a scene with a high profile actor. Now what? by 86Rocked • last post Aug 7th
Hello, Last Thursday, through a casting agency, I was invited with a host of other paid extras (around 30-40 people total) to be in the background of a popular Netflix series being filmed in my city. While on the set, I was selected to play in an important scene with a high profile actor, and another actor who is not as high profile. We were the three main people featured in the scene. It was a non-speaking role, but afterward, both the high profile actor and the director gave me kind words and said I did a good job. (In spite of that, I'm sure they don't know my name or anything like that.) My question is, could this be considered getting "my foot in the door" in some small way? There is a chance they will be inviting all of us back 2 or 3 days next week for more filming, and I'm curious if there is any way I could or should follow up on that to perhaps increase my status. Of course, I want to do this without coming across as a nuisance or too eager. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks
how exactly do i get in to acting? by yeah-ok-retard • last post Aug 7th
I’m currently a teen right now (15) and after having an amazing experience as a movie extra, it’s made me want to become an actual principal actor myself. I’m sort of confused on how to begin my journey as an actor. I know i already know about headshots so i’m good in that part. I know i’m gonna need an agent but i’ve heard that most agents require experience before they accept you. Do you normally have to audition for agencies or how does this work? I’m planning on doing drama and video production in school this year to improve and build my acting skills. I might take acting lessons outside of school later on but i want to make sure this is definitely what i want to do first. Also, when would be a good time to start going for auditions assuming either i get an agent or just go to open ones? should i wait till i have the year of practice from my school classes or should i just say “fuck it” and go anyways even if i think i suck just for the experience?
LA Haunted Hayride Audition Advice? by ActorActingInLA • last post Aug 7th
I have an audition for the LA Haunted Hayride attraction next week to be a scare actor, and I'm curious if anyone here have gone to these auditions before OR were part of the LA Haunted Hayride? I have no idea what to expect both at the auditions and/or working for LA Haunted Hayrides as a scare actor. People who have done it before, did you enjoy it? Is it a good company to work for? What are the auditions like? I'm a Film and TV actor, so this is completely new to me. I'm looking to make some extra money this fall, so if I'm being honest, thats my main reason for auditioning. Thanks!
Massachusetts actors/creators by chRONic21x • last post Aug 7th
Hey all Anyone from Mass. looking to get into some acting and filmmaking but not really sure where to start. Any advice is welcome.
What to do when you hit an “actors block”? by FunneyBonez • last post Aug 7th
Similar to a writers block. When you guys study a scene and understand it, and get it, but empathizing with it is a challenge, how do you work that? I feel like I’m pushing a wall to no avail.
What is the difference between good and bad actor? by ibunofen • last post Aug 7th
Actor Douglas Tait (Hellboy, Star Trek: Picard, Annabell) Talks About The Craft by ChristopherMoonlight • last post Aug 7th
Putting my best foot forward when casting by Doctor01001010 • last post Aug 7th
I'm a student filmmaker and working AC based in Los Angeles who is at the point where I'm gonna start reaching outside of my social circles to find (unpaid, non-union) talent. I'm not interested in wasting anyone's time so I have a few questions for you guys regarding casting calls: - what are some things you consider necessary in regard to the audition process? - what are pleasant surprises (coffee, parking, etc)? - what are red flags for you when you read for someone? - what can I do at the other end to empower actors during auditions? - is Backstage my best bet when it comes to posting casting calls? I obviously am in no place to hire a casting director but I want to do this as correctly as possible given my limitations.
Director/Producer kissed female actors on the cheek when saying goodbye?! by torschlussspanik • last post Aug 6th
So as the title alludes to, I went to an audition for an indie feature film which was posted on an online casting website similar to backstage etc. Anyway, it was for five female leads so there were 40 females auditioning through the day in groups. I was in the first group and after we finished up, the director/producer (one person) kissed each of the girls on the cheek. I was so shocked and I did NOT want to kiss this random I just met?! So I went to shake his hand and instead he just hugged me and said "sorry I'm a hugger" Guys is this normal?? I don't know if I'm overreacting or not
Do you guys do critiques here? by rimorscriptor • last post Aug 6th
I run a podcast with several voice actors and they are all improving each session, but I'm not sure how to give them good feedback on their performances. Is this sub willing to do critiques? I don't mean to sound scuzzy to drop a link with our stuff, but I'm not sure what other way to do it aside from having you listen. This is a session recorded a few months ago but still any advice is welcome: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfyxIRpY0Dc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfyxIRpY0Dc)
Does this sub do critiques? by rimorscriptor • last post Aug 6th
I run a podcast with several voice actors and they are all improving each session, but I'm not sure how to give them good feedback on their performances. Is this sub willing to do critiques? I don't mean to sound scuzzy to drop a link with our stuff, but I'm not sure what other way to do it aside from having you listen. This is a session recorded a few months ago but still any advice is welcome: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfyxIRpY0Dc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfyxIRpY0Dc)
Sight Reading by crackandfield • last post Aug 6th
I’ve always been amazed by actors who are able to pick up a script/sides and cold read a scene for the first time. These actors don’t make any preconceived choices, have done any research on characters, or even think about what they’re saying, but the spontaneity they bring to these scenes (in my opinion) makes their work more interesting than the more conventional approaches. Do any of you have any experience with sightreading or know any excercises to work on this skill?
Opinions on facebook group TMFA by tillx321 • last post Aug 6th
I get some really bad vibes from wendy if I'm being honest. I have a feeling she talks a good talk (you NEED the HWC) but its about money. Its like they are telling actors they suck and dont know what they are doing but hey, you can take my course! Idk. I just have a bad feeling around it. Also the group eats you alive if you ask a 'wrong' question. I totally understand following the format of the group, but i see people get straight up bullied just for asking a sincere question in a supposed safe place to ask. What do you think? People literally kiss her ass in the group so i am wondering if anyone feels how i do lol
How does the casting process work from start to finish? by watermelongarden • last post Aug 6th
As the title says, how exactly does casting work? From posting the breakdown through finally casting that perfect actor. Especially for “open calls” on Actors Access aka anyone who is active on the site would be able to see it and submit. Would they call in/ask for self tapes from hundreds? Thousands? What about if it’s an “through agent only” sort of audition? I’ve read some articles about this, but they all seem to be from years ago and I’m not sure how much it’s changed now with self taping. Any and all details would be greatly appreciated :)
Stage Names- Are They Necessary from the Beginning of your Acting Career? by sweetfilipinothot • last post Aug 6th
Hello! I’m just starting to get into acting- last week I portrayed a featured background character in an Emmy award winning Prime show and was contacted to do some more work with the show. If the featured scene has already been filmed- would it even be worth asking to be credited using a stage name rather than my birth name? I feel like my birth name is horribly plain, and I’m considering changing it legally anyways. The season won’t be released until November or December, so I don’t think it’s too late to ask, but I’m also afraid of appearing high maintenance or fussy. To go off of this, are stage names only reserved for actors further along in their careers, or is this something I should be using from the start of whatever career I develop? Any guidance would be so appreciated!!!!
how many meetings with reps did it take before you found one that you actually LIKED? by fuckingdiscrete • last post Aug 6th
because i can't stand 99% of the people i meet in this industry. they vomit their ego at me for an hour and i leave the meeting questioning why I'm even doing this. i dont care that you know somebody that knows the president. that doesn't impress me. the agents I have are soulless business people, the actors I meet are entitled and competitive and gross, so many people want you to work for free and then attack you if you stand up for yourself and your value... it's all just a very sad state of affairs. where is that human connection? where is the caring about one another? where is the ART? am I crazy for wanting these things in the people I work with?
acting help by katmotes • last post Aug 6th
Hi guys! I want you all to know that actor Aaron Marcus, a full-time actor, (he is also a producer and an author) for over 30 years, is now teaching people how to get into the industry. There is a free webinar of him that you can watch and many other links you can click on for more and more info on acting. He will even do one-on-one coaching. He does charge a price for his time, but sooo worth it. His passion is to help those that want to get into the industry. Check out his site at [**www.howtoactandmodel.com**](https://www.howtoactandmodel.com)**.** The modeling part is actually commercial acting, not fashion modeling. Also, you can find him on social media: [facebook.com/how](https://facebook.com/howtomodel [twitter.com/aaronmarcus](https://twitter.com/aaronmarcus) [howtoactandmodel.org/coaching](https://howtoactandmodel.org/coaching) IMDB: [http://imdb.to/2jQJFil](http://imdb.to/2jQJFil)
Non-actor here with a vague question about percent of people you think can be taught to act (let's use a convincing cry as the metric). by Kid_Charlema9ne • last post Aug 6th
I know there are a lot of factors such as how much time they'd have to learn, etc., and some may object to a "convincing cry" as the metric, but I'm just curious to hear your estimates based on what you've seen in your acting classes. I ask because it seems like an incredible ability to invoke that kind of emotion with the pressure, say, on a movie set, to get the shot done and move on, a ton of people watching, etc.. I'm sure there's a wide range, but how long, on average, do you find it takes people to develop this skill and what percent of people can ever really develop it? Thanks!
there just HAS to be better jobs than waiting tables to pursue this. by fuckingdiscrete • last post Aug 6th
i fucking hate serving so much. it's grueling and mentally and physcially exhausting, and i've been doing it for too long. but the cost of living in LA has gotten so high, bedrooms are fucking 900$ and then car and insurance and classes on top of that... honestly the lifestyle is just a fucking nightmare to me, a total miserable unrewarding nightmare. BUT I LOVE ACTING. and i hate that I can't even BE GOOD at it when i'm stuck spending the vast majority of my time doing something i hate, that takes all my energy, and then it affects my craft or me even being able to PURSUE it. all the while being surrounded by disgusting selfish greedy rich people who judge me for being poor and working class and dont help me out in any way shape or form. there has got to be a better way. there has GOT to be a better way to make money in this goddamn city then waiting fucking tables. because I've realized that I'm not going to make it as an actor if waiting tables is my job while pursuing this, i'm just not, i hate it too much, it's fragile as fuck, all it takes is 1 night of not making enoguh money or 1 week the egotistical manager gives you less shifts and BOOM then you're barely getting by for the month.... it's just horrible! maybe 10 years ago when rent was affordable could somebody make this work, but these days? 2019? this is insane. please for the love of god, PM me if you work a different kind of job. you don't have to post it publicly here, but help me out. it is such a horrible feeling to realize i'm not going to make it because of fucking MONEY. not becuase i'm a bad actor but because of fucking MONEY. god i hate this world