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Crit role has conditioned mr by theevicericerator • last post Jul 5th
I was able to identify all of the voice actors from critical role in the spider Man PS4 game soley based on fragments I'm proud of myself
Is it a bad idea to audition for a role without having ever taken an acting class? by Hyper_Intake123 • last post Jul 5th
So theres a few roles for student films in my area that have posted auditions for them and I'm wondering whether I might look like an idiot auditioning for it with no general knowledge on the field. I've only been reading about it and how the different techniques and methods work in acting. Right now I'm reading a book called respect for acting which I've learnt alot from in terms of how actors get into character and stuff etc Also Acting classes are really expensive where I live il have to wait till I go back home after summer. Over here I saw an acting class workshop for beginners which was 1 month that had 12 sessions each of 2 hours in it. It costs 421 usd and I feel this is quite expensive, how much is it in the US?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 4 by AutoModerator • last post Jul 4th
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. 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.
What is going on with this new update? by chuck wagner • last post Jul 4th
I dont care for this at all. Still paying the same but lost the option to do 5 point likes for other projects. Yet, I see now they sell points. looking for a new IMDB site.
Actor Showreel (editing and critique) by GeorgeJetson_001 • last post Jul 4th
Hello Everyone, I'm an editor and I've completed a showreel for an actor and I was hoping to get some feedback from the community. I edited it mainly under the guidance of a video made by Spotlight (the UK's largest casting resource): [https://youtu.be/SSLbXrJssxQ](https://youtu.be/SSLbXrJssxQ) My main goals were to keep it as brief as possible. I have 2 versions and I'd love to hear if you prefer one over the other (or if you think they're both crap) and how I might improve them (or it). I'm not looking for critique of the acting (although you can if you want and I'll pass on your messages), I'm looking for critique of the showreel itself and if it passes the bar. Thank you [Showreel 1](https://vimeo.com/346128431) [Showreel 2](https://vimeo.com/346140713)
Is an agent or talent manager going to be interested in an actor who doesn't live in a major market? by NimbusCloud1 • last post Jul 4th
I live in a very small town and visit NY and L.A A few times a year and stay for anywhere from a week to a month. I cannot afford more than that.. When I'm in those places I take writing classes, do stand-up at local clubs, and I've done some audience work. I've acted in many short films and had a speaking part in an obscure TV show. But I am not in sag. I've also written and directed some short films and had some award-winning feature screenplays. I have a talent agent in the small town where I live but they mainly just get me Industrial and Commercial work. There's nothing creative going on where I am. I have an actress friend in New York who told me she got an agent in Los Angeles to represent her after doing like 7 monologue auditions via tape. She said she found her on Backstage. Do you think this is something I should try to do even though I live in such a small town? I've always had the impression that no talent agent or manager would be interested in me unless I live in New York or L.A year round. Is an agent in LA or New York really going to submit me for work and take me seriously if I don't live in that town? I mean they have thousands of people right there and most casting ads always say locals only.
SAG production but no SAG contract? by shot_gunkiss • last post Jul 4th
Hi hi! So I recently shot a commercial that I was told was a SAG production. But here’s the thing: we didn’t get our contracts until after we wrapped and I never signed any SAG waivers, contracts, or a Taft Hartley. The other actors found it strange as well, so I just wanted to check here and see if this is all normal? Like, do the SAG contracts come later? This was my first commercial so perhaps I simply do not understand the process. Thanks!!
Why do agents submit you for featured background roles? by isohendrix • last post Jul 4th
Hello guys. I am terribly confused. Most of us know that extra roles have know value in a film unless it is a speaking role, and even then, if it's not a principal role (5 lines and up), it's not worth much. I am confused as to why an agent would submit you to featured soc bg roles? More confusing is I have seen many actors in my city with such credits on their imdb and resume. Their agents are good and they must have been the ones who submitted them, since these roles are not accessible by actors without agents. These agents are **not** background agencies but well known principal agents for film and tv. My agent gave me a submission report and I was confused as to why I was submitted. I assume that is a BG agency's job, not a principal one. He is a legit agent btw. My guess is so casting directors who cast for these roles recognize me and remember me. I feel I might as well include extra work on my resume, since it seems every actor out there is (even those repped by legit principal agents). The other reason might be because these agents are trying to get both bg and principal commisions from the actor. Nothing wrong with that. It just seems foreign to me
Which famous actor by shapeshifter4690 • last post Jul 4th
Which famous actor would you like to work with?
Young Australian Actor Questioning Move to London, is it worth it? (ADVICE PLEASE) by lovemesomejazz • last post Jul 4th
Hi everyone! I’m a young actor in Australia in his final year of schooling and plan to move over to London at some point (but study here due to lower costs, if I’m able to of course) to pursue acting and get involved in the industry there. I would be able to get a passport and I have some family in and about there as well. I don’t want to go to LA as I don’t think I’m a) ready for it and b) I don’t know how to drive and it isn’t something that particularly interests me. So, some advice please! What is the London’s industry like? As an Australian, is this a prime place to move to? Anything I should before making this decision? Thank you so much in advance, I love this community:)
I want to become an actor by mangomau5 • last post Jul 4th
So I’m a 15 year old from Ontario, Canada and for a while now I’ve really wanted to pursue acting, and no matter how many old posts I find from this sub I just can’t figure out where I should start. I’m afraid I can’t take drama in high school because for Grade 11 drama I need Grade 9 and/or Grade 10 prerequisites, which I never took. I also can’t figure out where to even find good classes for someone like me who knows practically nothing about acting. I just want to figure out how and where I should start, and what sort of pathway I can take. Any tips would be really helpful, thanks :)
Advice on getting a volume of practice in for a new actor? by barfingclouds • last post Jul 4th
I’m looking to get a lot more practice in than I do. I’m in a cold reads class once a week. It’s great, but I realized that I’m only acting opposite someone for maybe 15 minutes a week. I practice a lot alone in my garage which is awesome for memorization but not awesome for most other aspects of acting. I’m a new actor so I don’t have a backlog of tons of hours doing practice. I live in LA if that’s relevant.
Who's more fun to party with? Theatre actors or Film actors? by Robert_de_Saint_Loup • last post Jul 4th
The Ultimate Question. Personally, I cannot pick... I have friends in both areas and both are unique and fun in their own ways. Although partying with theatre kids will always have a little more sophistication and elegance. Sorry film friends...
How did you guys figure out your brand? by KitchenAlgae • last post Jul 3rd
I met with an agent this afternoon and he asked me what roles I usually go in for or my type? How did you guys figure yours out? I know how I perceive myself is one thing, other actors have told me what they think of me, but I know I’ve gotten different stuff ranging from daughter to granddaughter, bigot, disfigured woman (with stage make-up), dead chick, and when doing extra work, I’ve gotten lesbian and fast food employee. Maybe I should have told him that, but I’m still trying to figure my brand/image out.
Actors Are Selling Out Their Lives To Be On TV by My-Dad-Humps-Trees • last post Jul 3rd
You guys market your entire lives because your producers and agents think that it will make you look more appealing to possible clients and job offers. You start bands and podcasts with other actors to boost your popularity. The bands are purposely the most mainstream trash designed to be the inoffensive uninspired noises that no one in the band even likes but their agents recommended them to do it anyways for popularity. None of you even have to remotely like each other to collaborate you just do it for your own publicity. Your entire presence is documented so you are no longer allowed to be human or make mistakes or have any opinions beyond your favorite ice cream flavor. Most of my friends are actors I used to want to be one. But I don’t want to sell out my life to be on T.V. I don’t want my clothing, my friendships, my schools, to be dictated by an agent.
trying to find up and coming actors in London and theaters I could perhaps join as an amateur actor (I'm a writer). Any suggestions? by sprafa • last post Jul 3rd
So I am looking to see up and coming actors in London so I could possibly scout for talent/propose collaborations with young actors who would be interested in doing something unconventional but still within the boundaries of interesting stuff, maybe collaborate, maybe film shorts. ​ I know about the Young Vic and RADA and I actually can get discounts for RADA as I am assistant staff at one of the universities. I'm particularly interested in actors of BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic origin) because I am absolutely tired of looking at white people doing white people things. In general I would just to see and meet more up and coming actors here in this city I'm living in! Also writers and perhaps an amateur decent quality theatre here in London I could join as a volunteer so I could learn the craft. ​ I find it would probably help me write and particularly interact with actors as often I find it difficult to understand what is it exactly they do and how. ​ TLDR - Suggest great places to see up and coming actors, an amateur theatre I could join as someone who doesn't want to become a pro, and perhaps see great writing from BAME/diverse actors and writers. ​ Thanks!
How To Add A Review To Your Actor Website! (parody) by rrichardjames • last post Jul 3rd
4 STEPS TO CAREER LONGEVITY by perpetualjazz • last post Jul 3rd
*by Braden Lynch, Los Angeles acting coach since 2006, working actor since 2005* ​ As actors, it can be really easy for us to lose sight of what's important. We become hyper focused on when our next audition will be, or the audition we just got, or what casting thought of us, or how we're not doing enough, or how we deserve more for what we are doing, or any number of things that put us on a path of desperation, bitterness, and entitlement. A long, happy career *isn't* waiting at the end of that path. And sometimes worse is when we book jobs before we're ready for them. If we luck out, they're small and no one notices, but it's not that hard to think of actors who booked a huge part, weren't good enough, and never worked again. Since I don't want any of the above to apply to me as an actor and I figure you don't want it to apply to you either, I've distilled the solution down into four main points. With these, your general happiness will improve and, with a certain amount of luck (having the right look for the parts you're going out for, etc.), your chances of enjoying a long, successful career will skyrocket. **1.** **Devote Time Daily** People in every other profession in the world spend time every day doing their jobs, even those who aren't being paid for it. Think about musicians, writers, athletes... like us, they mostly don't get paid to practice or create, but they spend *hours* doing it every day, even when they have regular jobs. We should all be doing the same: *staying sharp so that we're fully ready when the time comes*, and here's a simple list of things you can do: *• Technique work.* Whether you're looking at a random set of sides, watching a show, or remembering a moment from your life, dissect it in terms of technique for every person or character involved, then personalize it for yourself. (if you don't have a technique or want/need more, feel free to ask me about it) *• Read.* Anything. Self-help, non-fiction, fantasy, anything. Expand your mind. And don't forget that for actors, the best writing comes from plays. Obviously, not all plays are created equal, and there is some great writing in television and film these days, but for most playwrights, it's a labor of love in a way that it isn't for screenwriters. *• Emotional work.* I can't stress how important this is to practice. Even those who are pretty emotional on a day-to-day basis should devote time to this, because as emotional as they may be, they're not fighting for their lives, or losing loved ones, or winning the lottery, or embarrassing themselves in front of the world on a daily basis. And we all have emotions that are more elusive than others. Daily practice will bring into reach the emotional life that your job as an actor requires. *• Journal.* Your own triggers, your emotional relationships, behavior that you witnessed while people watching. Create a cheat sheet for yourself so that you don't need to spend time trying to find triggers or interesting behavior when the time comes. *• Accents and movement.* Accents doesn't need much of an explanation, I feel. Movement is anything from body center work to interesting walks that you witness to dance classes. **2.** **Get Feedback** Once again, think about musicians, writers, and athletes... not only do these people put in the time on a day-to-day basis, but they have mentors, coaches, colleagues that they trust to be an outside perspective, to push them, to tell them what they don't know or can't see, to hold them accountable, to help them grow.Whether it's me, another coach, or a friend that knows what they're talking about... GET. FEEDBACK. • Get into a class or create a group. • Run your auditions with someone. • Make damn sure you do it for booked work. Good feedback is one of the single best and fastest ways to move forward and ensure longevity. People at the top do it, we should, too. **3.** **Have a Life Outside** Don't let this business become your everything. People go actually crazy by doing that. Not only does the business not care about you, but the more life experience you have, the more well-rounded you will be as an actor (not to mention that actors who can *only* talk about acting may be the most obnoxious people on the planet). So... • Travel, even if it's just up into the forest for a nature walk. • Cultivate the relationships in your life. • Give time to your hobbies. • Exercise and eat well. • Volunteer. • Get a pet. Much more joy will come to you, I can assure you. **4.** **Share Yourself and Your Ideas** I was just having this conversation with a dear friend: if we perform - whether it's in class or at an audition or on set - from a place of desperation, bitterness, or entitlement... *"I need this job" "Please cast me" "I hate auditions" "This material sucks"* ... our chances of success plummet.If instead we can come from joy... if we can *dive* into our material, *relish* in our work, *invent, play, explore, express, share...* then, not only will our performances come from a much healthier place, but they'll be immeasurably better, our audiences will gravitate to us more, and we'll be less obsessed with the result while being happier and more fulfilled in general. ..... Try these things. Devote yourself to them and see what happens. My money is on an improved life and long-term career success. *Yours*, *Braden*
first head shot by jdb • last post Jul 2nd
I'm new to Backstage, I live in Connecticut and plan to get my first head shot. When I search for head shot photographers, I'm not sure how to narrow down all the choices. Some photographers say they do shots for actors but their testimonials are for, say, family photos. Should...
5 steps to create a great brand story. by craigsvoicetalent • last post Jul 2nd
Some people forget about what we are supposed to do in the creative advertising industry. With the day to day hustle and bustle that goes on it can get you off track. But it’s quite simple. We are here to tell a story. A story that will help a brand sell its products or services.... Read more at [British Voice Over Actor](https://www.craigsvoicetalent.com/post/5-steps-to-create-a-great-brand-story) https://i.redd.it/l0vb5nve3s731.jpg