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How do I convey gossiping without words? Any advice? by ArgonIodine • last post May 22nd
For school, me and my class are in the process of making a short-film. Tomorrow is filming day and in one of the scenes there’s a montage of different groups of students spreading gossip about the main character (in this case, the rumour that she’s pregnant). There won’t be any sound during the montage, except for, obviously, the music. How do I (and the other actors) convey that we’re gossiping? Any tips? None of us have any acting experience and the only reason we have to fill those roles is because we’re a class of 22 students and we need every person. I realise that I got myself into this predicament considering I wrote the script, but, you know, hindsight is 20/20
Is an actor allowed to leave their current manager to sign with another manager in the middle of a contract ? by penguin_reddit • last post May 22nd
How does one get out of this, if there is even a way?
Being Creative To Book A Part on Your Dream TV Show by HocusPocusHocusPocus • last post May 22nd
I feel like every actor has a favorite television show. If it's still on the air, you probably dream about the day you can get an audition for it. For some of us, that TV show is more then a TV show.We've either been huge fans since episode one, or its the show that made us want to become an actor. Botton line is, its our dream show. If its the only TV show we book in our acting career, we can die happy, cause its #1 in our books. My question to everyone here, Has anyone ever thought outside the box in order to get an audition for your favorite show? Some of us aren't lucky enough right now to have an agent, so that means we have to take things into our own hands, and get creative to make ourselves stand out in order to get an audition. For people who have done this, what did you do? Did you get an audition? If you got an audition, did you book the role? ​ Thought this would be a fun discussion!
Me on re-thinking my future decision for acting and Film School, need some help. by ze_n • last post May 22nd
Hello, ​ So I've basically planned to save some money to go to TFS (Toronto Film School) to become a Film actor. I believe that actors without experience or anything require at least some sort of small Film School training. But I am saving a lot of money, what if I can get an agent or audition, then I doubt myself both ways. I am aware directors can go for higher education but as an actor I need some sort of experience and portfolio built from a film school and connections as an example and way. ​ Do I stick to my plan? I think it's more secure. Idk. ​ Thanks, zen.
Do actors pitch to studios? by AmazingChickenX • last post May 22nd
If an actor who has major representation (CAA, WME), writes a script for them to star in, do they pitch that script to the studio themselves or does the agent/someone else pitch it?
How to get into acting after time in armed forces. by pleadthefifthusernam • last post May 22nd
So I am a 25 year old. I was into theatre in high school long ago doing leads in musicals and plays, then in college I did a few plays. But I never pursued it as a career. I have a career that is almost the opposite, as I am currently an officer in the Marines with a degree and Astronautical Engineering! But my time when I can leave the marines is soon approaching within a year. I just want to know what I can do to pursue acting in my future? I have dreams like many to play a role with talent and make a character that everyone remembers. But I don’t not know if it is too late for me, I am competing with people my age who have been acting for years already, and went to drama schools, where I have none of that experience. So what is the best course of action for me? Should I leave prospects of continuing with a well paying job as an engineer, which I do enjoy too lol, or do I still have a chance to be successful as an actor even though I am starting so late?
Are actors considered artists even if they only perform (AKA: Don't participate in scriptwriting/artistic production)? by Panuka • last post May 22nd
Who Voices Iago In ‘Aladdin’? This Isn’t The Actor’s First Time Playing A Disney Bird by PureGainsborough • last post May 22nd
Since Politics are hitting Georgia as far as film goes by Idobjj • last post May 22nd
Where are the next hot acting cities? I was speaking with a couple who were Emmy voters and they claimed the politics in Georgia are causing people to not want to film them there. Making the new spots alberquerque New Mexico and Vancouver Canada. Any ATL actors confirm this?
Any good exercises to cry on stage? by RispyCrisp • last post May 22nd
I have a difficult scene where Im a king and at the end my son and wife die so Im devastated and afterwards Im getting crazy. I can access all emotions except sadness is a little more difficult. I can feel it a little and people really think Im sad, but I would like some legit (no menthol tricks) tears as well. Do you have any tips for this? Im someone who cries like once a year or so. I even stopped my antidepressants to try to feel more sad, not the smartest idea, I know. Crying/tears didn't come though. Are there any excercises? Thinking about my sad experiences of the last years doesnt briung the emotion up for me. Thinking about potentiol catastrophes like my sister dying doesn't work either, at least not yet. Maybe there are exercises for this? Almost all good actors on TV have someone crying scene somewhere and they always nail it, so it can't be THAT hard? I don't HAVE to cry as far as I know, but I just would like to show some legit vulnerability here after being the confident stubborn king all the time. :)
Top favorite actors by emanuelv46 • last post May 21st
Who are your top favorite actors?
Advice on getting the best audio? by sudrawkid • last post May 21st
Hey everyone! I just dropped an ungodly amount of money on a home studio recently but I'm started to get a little frustrated lol! My recordings still have some kind of room tone when I speak that make it sound just so...unprofessional. I'm trying to google how to fix this, but I'm struggling. I'm just a lil old voice over actor not a sound engineer haha so I'm having trouble figuring out what to do. What works best for you when recording to make sure the audio is crisp and clear?
Saving money vs lost time by OverExistinginLimbo • last post May 21st
I was having a discussion with a fellow actor who is considering leaving LA to go work in West Texas for a year. Long story short he’s tired of the struggle month to month and can get a job making 100k a year. His plan was to head out there, work for a year, then come back to LA with $40,50k+ saved up. He’s real torn up about it because he has major FOMO. But realistically that saved money could set him up for awhile. I told him to do what’s best for him, and that acting isn’t going anywhere but the job might. Having $50k in the bank would be a nice jump start when he gets back. Really just posting to ask a question: would you do this if you were tired of barely getting by and not even being able to afford class some months?
Silent Video Actor Casting Survey: What Parts Could You See This Actor Play? by swimluva07 • last post May 21st
Hello, acting friends! I've been doing my Self Management for Actors homework (as brought to us by coach Bonnie Gillespie) I and I'm trying narrow down my casting "type". I would love to get some opinions on what kind of vibe I give off. If you could you take a few moments to watch a short silent video of me then and answer a few questions I would be most thankful. [Here's the link to the Questionnaire!](https://forms.gle/TDKJ5MPQkojfrmXSA) Thank you! Aisha
How do you deal with the fact that some acting teachers who are known/popular in the business might be big fans and call you talented and come see you perform while others show you/imply you’re not good at all or don’t like you. 1)Will it close doors? 2) by SitterNeedsHelp • last post May 20th
I don’t know if it’s a good or a bad thing if I name names? But if it’s OK to do so then I will update this post because I would like to know what people think of these teachers (if you know them/had them) but at the same time I don’t want to open my mouth if it seems unprofessional and petty. So for now I’ll keep them anonymous Anyhow I went to conservatory manyyyyyy yrs ago and due to that experience plus other things I quit acting. My confidence has never really come back the same way and I’m trying to figure out if certain teachers opinions of me matter especially if they’re known in the industry and are well liked by many students. Because I want to get back into this industry. I’m worried now. *but most importantly I just look back on all the horrible times at school and I just wonder what was ever real* So what happened was the head of the second yr acting department was my teacher and he definitely pigeonholed me and wouldn’t allow me to really stretch and laughed when I even suggested if I could read for certain roles. I didn’t see that I was so far removed from that character to where I couldn’t at least read for her. He was definitely a jerk. He was a good teacher in some ways, but I was paying thousands to grow and learn and I was boxed into a box that honestly didn’t fit me (hood girl/immigrant roles) And then another teacher there was just a loud mouthed jerk who just barked when he didn’t like something and it made me shrink not grow. And maybe that works for some people. I’m sure some people get chills of inspiration from people who just put you down because the online reviews are nothing but good, but it definitely didn’t help me and I didn’t understand his way of teaching things. I could tell he didn’t like me and he called me a coward for a performance that he felt was me being afraid to show myself The GOOD: I got lots of praise from a teacher there who used to be the head of a major TV network and was also a writer. I got praise from the OWNER of the school, as well as the third year head of acting department teacher. He said my performance was “magnificent” when I performed in a Shakespeare play. So all of them gave me nothing but praise and wonderful words of flattery that I wrote about in my diary and it made me so happy. *And believe it or not I also had a couple of fans who were freshmen who came to see me and I didn’t even know they existed! I remember my boyfriend told me he overheard them saying that they came because they heard I was in the show and they had heard that I was a really good actor. I didn’t believe him but as we were leaving the showcase three or four kids just came running up to me asking for my autograph and saying they hoped I would become somebody one day* But sadly I would never really go on to act again minus a few small parts in some indie films before feeling like I couldn’t do it anymore The WEIRDEST part of all this: The 3rd year Head of Acting Dept teacher who really loved my performance is someone who has horrible reviews online by students who feel that he’s a hard ass and really mean and cutthroat and they’ve made comments saying he made them cry etc. And yet for me I didn’t mind him being very very military-esque lbecause he actually still taught me things and wasn’t *just* a hard ass who barked like the one before that I had so I just don’t know what to think! Is talent just subjective? Will those who dislike me stop me? It just makes me feel like a talentless turd when I see these teachers who I don’t like being praised and I remember how horrible they made me feel and I just don’t know what to believe is real.
Does anybody know of "Jonathan Lopez" aka "Jonathan Keith" aka "Jonathan Yost"? Apparently he is a scam artist the pretends to be a director by Throwawayyyy1234poop • last post May 20th
Unfortunately, me, and a bunch of my friends got caught up in a big fake "netflix" deal (which shmucks we feel like now) and it was never real, this guys is a total liar and scam artists, and he's been doing it for years. He uses the legitimacy of actress Jaies Baptiste https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3936192/ as a cover to somehow legitimize his illegal past into something legal, I belive. Here are some articles about his past: https://www.technologybreakingnews.com/2019/02/dps-man-used-fake-hollywood-connections-to-scam-san-antonio-resident-out-of-more-than-377000/ https://www.click2houston.com/news/houston-doctor-says-man-wanted-in-3-states-conned-her-out-of-hundreds if anybody has any information about this guy, please let me know. there are many people joining a class action lawsuit against him for his various scams and it's very important that whatever truth exists about this guy is brought to light. please, if anybody knows anything abotu this guy, PM me. don't even leave it public on here because you cannot trust anyone in this industry. i hate to say that, but's true.
Non-Union / Union Commercials, online usage conflicts? by robotguyperson • last post May 20th
Hi All, I'm a non-union actor in a regional market. This probably a post an agent could answer, but I do not have an agent. Recently I've gotten a few non-union commerical offers through backstage. The offers are typically for online ads (although some my run on TV in a region) from the production companies. The offers are typically between $200-$400 for the day. Here's the issue: The contracts are "in perpetuity" usage, and the clients refuse to put end times in writing for their usage runs online (meaning they could keep running forever online?). So I'm trying to avoid conflicts with competitors in that same industry in the future. (I.e. if I do a commercial with car dealership, i want to be able to keep doing commercials with other car manufacturers and/or other car dealerships in the future, say after a year or so) My question: If a commercial continues to live on the clients YouTube channel and/or clients website indefinitely, is that considered a conflict for future commercials in that same industry? Is it only for tv spots? Or is it only a conflict if it's in the same region? Would a national commercial in the same industry be a conflict if a regional competitor still has ads running, either online or tv (i.e. cardealships/ car commercials)? Thanks all!
Do you find staying off of social media helps you be a better artist/actor? by Alym415 • last post May 20th
I am in debate of deleting all social media. I just honestly feel unfocused. I also don’t like comparing myself to other actors. Anyway, hopefully no hate comments.. but I just wanted to ask what people’s experiences are with it.
ACT FRIENDS by CactR • last post May 20th
IS THERE ANY ASPIRING ACTORS WHO FEEL ALONE AND DONT HAVE SUPPORT WHO JUST NEED ANOTHER ASPIRING ACTOR FRIEND TO JUST TALK ABOUT GOALS AND DREAMS WITH , I AM FEELING THE SAME WAY WITH YOU , WE CAN COME TOGETHER AND SUPPRT FROM A DISTANCE