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An aspiring actor. But I'm young and completely bald. by TheRancidKid • last post Jul 14th
Hire an actor so start a fight with you by JTop7717 • last post Jul 14th
Has anyone ever been hired or hired someone to have a semi staged fight in a public forum before? I ready about something like this in a college advertising course called dynamic advertising but can’t find anything online about it. Does anyone have any personal experience with this? Like hiring some guy to pick a fight with you & using it to grab attention for any reason? Just wondering! Let me know!
question about fair compensation by ultimatinternetouguy • last post Jul 14th
i created a new product and i am now trying to hire some actors (~6) to both act and film a simple 2-3 minute commercial for me. really general question: what's a fair price to offer for something like that? $300, $500, $2,000? i tried to check craigslist, but don't see a lot about fair market value
Looking to become an actor by LucAnimates • last post Jul 14th
I’m 14 years old. I’ve wanted to act since I was little. I don’t know what to do. What classes do I take at school and how do I apply for auditions?
The Three Questions That Frustrate Voice Actors by iggykidd • last post Jul 13th
Are actors messed up ? by Herowar • last post Jul 13th
I always wondered, are a lot of actors seriously traumatized people, that try desperately to keep normal in real life and let all the pain loose during acting. ​ Take Bryce Dallas Howard for example. ​ She can cry on queue and laugh hysterically after that, it is quite creepy and uncomfortable to watch. ​ Jim Carrey is another perfect example, since he has talked extensively about his personal life and we all know his serious acting, and comedy
Questions about self taped auditions by thatguy_sk • last post Jul 13th
So I moved to LA recently and started an Actors Access Plus account two days ago and have begun self submitting. I’ve gotten a few audition requests and two of them are self tapes. I’ve seen a few different peoples self taped auditions and would like to know what the normal criteria I should be submitting other than slating and any sides given. Is there anything else I should be aware about, like a little about myself? Or is there anything that I should out in there that would help me stand out?
Had my first ever on camera audition 2 days ago, got the callback and had it this afternoon... by Phoenix2700 • last post Jul 13th
I was insanely excited about this because for the last year I've been exclusively going out on voice over auditions through my agency and have finally started to break out into on-camera auditioning. I was through the moon when I found out I got the callback on my first ever on camera audition, and today during the callback things seemed to go incredibly well. The callback was myself and another actor reading 2 separate roles, after which I was asked to stick around and read my part again with another actor playing the opposite role. I basically got to audition twice in a row for the same part, how good of a sign is this? I know not to expect anything but I can't help but wonder, haha! EDIT: No one else was asked to stick around to re-read besides me.
New to Los Angeles! Any jobs in the Valley by Ganomio • last post Jul 13th
Hello fellow actors! I just moved to North Hollywood and I was wondering what kind of jobs actors have in the valley, and if anybody can give me any ideas. I have been looking and researching myself but would like to hear some other peoples opinions as well. Any information is appreciated. (To preface if have about ten years in sales experience, I honestly do not want to do sales, but I am great with people incase their are other jobs out there that would translate to) Thanks!
Texas actors! What have you heard about this agency? by actorchan • last post Jul 13th
Hey y’all. I used to work with ‘The Linicomn Agency’ until I fired the agent. If I could, I would have never signed with them. I was able to tape for all upcoming big streaming platforms on my own efforts, book commercials, and then stuff, on my own. I thought maybe the agent was busy until I found someone else who stated the agency was actually blacklisted because of how unprofessional the owner, Danette, in addition to being a liar, is. I will most likely delete this post but I really am curious to find out WTF is up as I am now interviewing with new franchised / established agencies in and out of the area. Just feel like I sacrificed way too much for such a selfish and disgusting person and want some more information.
Come join us at the Global Voiceover Artists Network on Facebook! by seattlevoiceguy • last post Jul 13th
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looking for a female voice actor for a game trailer. by tylereyes • last post Jul 13th
Hi! On my team, we are looking for a female voice actor for a game trailer, and in general a voice narration for all upcoming trailers that we will launch.
Do actors on Netflix make residuals? by NobodyNamedSmith • last post Jul 13th
Hey curious if anyone has had experience with this, do actors on original Netflix content (movie or series) make residual payments outside the initial payment for the work? Since it won't likely move to a different format and Netflix doesn't seem to release viewing information.
How Helpful is it to Read Actor Biography's? by RealMadamePsychosis • last post Jul 13th
I read articles regarding acting and whatnot, but very recently I was very strongly advised to read actor biographies in order to "help me learn how to get work". This recommendation came from someone who is fairly outside the industry. I don't want to be outright dismissive, but I am fairly dubious since I've been led to understand that a lot of it is about luck/persistence, by the time somebody is notable enough to have a biography written about them, the path they've taken is fairly antiquated, and generally, biographies are written for readers who are interested in the subject, not for people interested in emulating the subject's career. What I'm asking is if any of you have read an actor's biography and, if so, has it been helpful careerwise and also, if so, in what way? Thank you for any responses in advance.
Workshop or Class for Working Actors NYC by merlingates • last post Jul 13th
Any recommendations? I’m looking for a place to sharpen skills in between projects. No crazy “my method is the only method” places or cult like workshops. Just honest acting work with professionals who’ve already got experience and skill.
Why it's important that actors stand with the Writers Guild of America's battle with the "Big 4" and the "Package" by StruggleSeshFan • last post Jul 12th
It is no secret that consolidation from Netflix, Disney, YouTube, CBS-Viacom, and AT&T-HBO-Turner-CW are driving down our day rates. Hell, I have a friend who was on every episode of a Netflix show for 3 seasons straight and was never upgraded from a "Guest Star" credit. And before you ask: No, he's not at some Ma and Pa agency out of some guy's apartment in Studio City. He was represented at one of the "Big 4" agencies and cast onto the show as part of a package. What's a package, you ask? Well, you see, four predatory agencies control 87 percent of Hollywood's talent deals: Creative Artists Agency, United Talent Agency, William Morris Endeavor, and ICM Partners. This is a clear monopoly/oligopoly that is only now, for the first time in many years, being challenged in court by the Writers Guild of America. What keeps "The Big 4" in power is the ability to "package" talent when making deals with buyers. By collecting as many actors, writers, directors, and producers as possible, then pitting them against each other for the cheapest deals, these agencies do far more to serve studios and networks then they do their own clients. They get paid far, far more from "packaging fees" to bundle talent at discounts than they do actually representing their clients. The WGA maintains that this is illegal. SAG-AFTRA, a union I'm frequently embarrassed to be a part of due to corruption and incompetence, has been all but silent. Compounded onto this problem is that the agencies have started creating production hubs and planning IPOs. This is extra, extra illegal, and the WGA is determined to prove it. Which is just another reason why the silence of the actor's union has been so disappointing. Imagine, if you would, having your entire career determined by a mixture of competing with your other agent's clients and pressure from the stock market. This is a dark future that we must prevent. We've gotta stick with the writers if we want the middle and working class of the industry to not just thrive, but to also prevent the concentration of power that allowed those like Harvey Weinstein to rape and molest talent with impunity. I remember I was at an audition for some indie movie, sitting in the waiting room, when 10 women all dressed like Michelle Pfeiffer from Scarface all rolled in at once. As I watched them sign in, I saw that a huge chunk of them were signed with major agencies, not small ones. I was awestruck. "What is this?" I asked the receptionist. "A rich guy put a casting call out to the major agencies for two dates to a costume party. Weird, I know. Please don't judge us." I judged them, alright.
Where are the Actors active on Youtube? by sandtrumpsdirt • last post Jul 12th
I've been looking for actors with active youtube channels, preferably in LA (or voice actors outside LA) and have had some trouble finding many. I make vfx films for youtube and need to find collaborators I mesh with who are excited to cross promote between our channels. Please link if you know anyone like this.
The money vs. the ethics RE: working with creeps. by StruggleSeshFan • last post Jul 12th
10 years ago I booked my first major movie gig with Warner Brothers through an open call over the internet. I'd rather set myself on fire than work for them again. I know I have a home field advantage, having been born and raised in Los Angeles, and that this privileges me to take moral stands that many cannot simply out of financial necessity. But nevertheless, I'd like to share: Todd Phillips is a very bad man. Both he and his team are openly abusive, manipulative, sleazy, and predatory both on and off set. This is an open secret that many have seen firsthand. Some really talented and wonderful people have even left Hollywood behind because of the "Green Hat/Joint Effort" team's behavior towards them. I wouldn't be surprised if some MeToo shit hits before the new JOKER movie drops. He'd deserve it more than most. I always tell my actor and crew friends to stay away from Todd's/Joint Effort's sets, even if the money's good. Because I was 20 and playing a horny 17 year old, I was forbidden from attending sexual harassment training and encouraged to be as shitty as possible to the actresses and extras "for the sake of the character." As I've gotten older and matured and grown as a human being, I've developed a lot of guilt and shame, even though I never did anything besides occasionally act like a bit of an asshole, often at the encouragement of producers. One co-producer on the film I worked on, Joel Silver, once told me to "take an extra behind a trailer and bend her over," which disturbed me. One of Green Hat's sleaziest former execs has also been involved with kids-in-prison non-profits for years. In retrospect, this makes me kinda shudder. Warner Bros, like the other mega studios, are very good at covering up for the worst behavior of their bigshots, and in fact just actually removed their CEO for trading sex for gigs after the actress involved went public. I've seen Todd's team openly use intimidation tactics and threats, even going as far as to hiring private detectives to get what they want. Whether it's coercing an actress into going topless for a scene or shutting up talent/crew members who dare speak out, they cover it all up and the whistleblowers get punished. The eras of "fixers" like Eddie Mannix and Anthony Pellicano have never truly ended in Hollywood. This is a business comprised almost entirely of two personality types: Empaths and the sociopaths who prey on them. I'm not interested in creating a media shitstorm or causing any unnecessary or pointless drama with this post. I just think that self-advocacy is one of the most important traits for an actor to have, and it's something I wish I could have had when I was younger and far more naive. We have to protect ourselves from those who would hurt us for profit and pleasure. Take care of yourselves.
International Actors: Williamstown Theatre Festival by Lour-55 • last post Jul 12th
Hello! ​ I am an 18 year old International actress who is going to attend Williams College in the fall. I heard great things about the Williamstown theatre festival and was wondering if being an apprentice at the Williamstown theatre festival holds any weight on my resume when auditioning for tv and film in LA since many had told me that the festival is only valuable if your involved in theatre and if you go on to the non-equity program which may lead to an agent, however, only 5% of the apprentices get to go to that program. Any thoughts? Am trying to maximize my chances at getting recognition and an agent knowing that I am an international therefore, I have less time to establish a professional acting career than someone who doesn't need a work visa. Thanks
Where can I audition for an A24 film? by mason_magnum • last post Jul 12th
anyone know? I feel like a lot of the actors aren't necessarily full of experience or are represented before taking part in filming. anyone know how I could find auditions?