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What are some good ideas for demo reels scenes? by RepresentativePop • last post May 28th
I'm working with a company (JIGReel, I've heard good things about them) that produces demo reels for actors. They have writers who will write a short scene, and on-call actors who act in the scene, and you're supposed to pitch them scene ideas. My understanding is that this is supposed to highlight your strengths as an actor, so I was looking for suggestions as Some Moods that I can pull off very well: * Deadly serious and irritated (think: "If you don't shut up in five seconds I'm going to gouge your eyes out") * Low-key passive aggressive/Sarcastic (Think Hugh Laurie in *House* or Jack Nicholson in *As Good as it Gets*) * Jovial/jocular, generally in good spirits (For some reason the only thing that's coming to mind is Tommy from *Trainspotting*. ) Some areas where I'm not quite as strong: * Crying (wistful/nostalgic is something I can definitely pull off, convincingly fake-crying is not one of my strong suits). * Absolute terror (My fake screams are often unconvincing, and I have a lot of trouble forcing fearful facial expressions. I would make a terrible extra in *Godzilla*.) For the "serious and annoyed" category, I was thinking some kind of court scene where I played the judge, disgusted with one or both of the lawyers. But that was just an idea. I am a man. Anyone have any suggestions for scene ideas?
What is the reality of acting industry? by kashkat123 • last post May 28th
Hellooo aspiring actors/actresses! So I have been recently been seeing a lot of \*scary things that happen in the acting industry like selling yourself to get a role etc... is this all true? what is the reality of the acting industry?
Best place for an actor to live in Los Angeles? by m_t_g_999 • last post May 28th
What's the best place for actors to live in Los Angeles? I want somewhere safe and close to lots of auditions. Cost of living aside because my budget for rent is still to be determined since I'm not sure if I'm going to have a roommate or not.
Los Angeles, all these techniques, acting is ALL A JOKE by Heytherelol1 • last post May 28th
It’s literally all marketing. Targets a few type of people 1. Insecure people not doing anything looking for a fantasy. Wow I want to be an actor it’s my passion! 2. Rich parents who didn’t raise their children properly afford for them to go to LA to pay for shit 3. People with no social skills thinking taking acting classes will help them be rich Everyone wants money sex and power. That’s why music that’s why these actors stories of I CANE TO LA EITH BOTHKNG exist... It’s all bullshit. Meisner technique? WHAT THE FUCK So stupid All these classes all these teachers all this stupid get headshots get a reel this is the industry etc it’s a BUNCH OF FANILIES AND MARKETERS WHO GET CLOWNS FROM ALL OVER THE EORLD TO COME HERE AND LAY MASSIVE RENT MASSIVE MONEY And then you go home after you give up. After you realize 1. La weather sucks 2. Way to crowded 3. There is children’s of millionaires here who are connected 4. This is a rich persons llayground Little 21 year old girls come here and get their vagina smashed by people who have status The life you really want of purpose of meaning of friendship of achievement of like waking up day go day is not here Nobody loves acting nobody loves to stand around set for 14 hours. Acting TAKES NO SKILLS You have social media influencers who never taken a class making more money than any of you. I wish to god my dog was still alive I would get the fuck out. Get a nice apartment a girlfriend and a easy going steady job. Spend my time working and then chilling relaxing laying $1200 for a dope ass apartment and eating healthy ass good food Watching movies shows going to the park video games Etc We’re not celebrities and we weren’t born to celebrities this shit is beyond less than 1%
Recommendations for people in the UK? by whysotaxing • last post May 27th
I’ll get straight to it, I’m in my late 20s - opportunities to go to drama schools were not really there in the UK when I went to school or university because they were majority private and non government funded - and I came from a broker than broke family. - And yeah; now they are funded, I still can’t get financial help because I have now already been to university (and I only made that decision after having been advised it was the only way I was getting out of my home town and stood a chance to get a decent job) and now this decision effectively means I can’t get another chance unless I pay myself - moving back home isn’t an option, I can’t afford the ridiculous university prices all on top of rent and bills and maintaining a job that would help me pay for all this. I am looking for any opportunities to get into industry (but have a day job in a corporate that will pay my bills and rent, so struggle to get flexibility) - so long story short - Are there open casting opportunities I can look out for? or do something to get myself signed with an agent or even raise a profile somehow? It seems there’s a lot of scam websites out there so hard to tell what’s honest and what’s not unless it’s a major casting company, and even then, they only sign known actors / people who went to those lucrative drama school anyhow. I mean, heck, it’s not even easy to pursue the dreams in places like LA like actors/actresses from the UK have tried in the past with all the visa requirements and changes so in all honesty, I’m at a complete loss on what to do. Acting is about the only thing that brings joy into my life, but I get the industry is so saturated with aspiring actors and actresses so really any advice and help would be appreciated. Sorry for the long post, but just wanted to explain my situation and tbf hoping someone out here gets it
Blue Snowball? by sophiaservedio • last post May 27th
I've heard a lot about the Blue Snowball mic being good for beginning voice actors. I've read some positive and some negative reviews on it, the positives often being about how it's good for beginners and how it's affordable and the negatives often being about how it has a low bass and that it's a bit fragile. Does anyone have a suggestion for another mic or is the Blue Snowball plus a pop filter good for starting VA work?
Actors Access Media Question by S_Gertie • last post May 27th
If you send someone a link to your Actors Access profile (and if they are members too), can they automatically see all your media attachments and photos? I'm having trouble finding the answer and managed to just confuse myself while looking since some sites let you choose which media things are actually attached to your profile and which are in just in a saved vault. And when you submit for a role on AA, you choose which photo and media to attach with your submission. But, I don't see any sort of "make viewable" option for the media items and when I preview my profile they all appear.
Introverted Actors by bosharpe1 • last post May 27th
Hi everyone, Are there any introverted actors active in this group? Just curious how you manage yourselves, working with other actors and being onset with lots of other people.
How the hell do you contact an agent?? by serenavanderwoodsen_ • last post May 27th
I come from a small European city and have literally booked all of my projects on my own. Most of the working actors in here don't even bother getting an agent since we have a minimal amount of projects available and our "talent representation" is so tragic that it's better not to have one. You land roles by networking which is quite easy since there are only 2-3 "big" directors which pretty much know all of the actors and literally just write new projects for the actors they like. I don't plan on moving to the US anytime soon since i want to make sure that i expand my resume as much as possible and milk every single opportunity in here, but how on earth do you get an agent? Like.. yeah, you e-mail them your headshots + resume + showreel etc. but do busy, top-tier agents usually even check these e-mails? That's not to say that i'm "eligible" enough for a super good agent or anything like that yet, but technically speaking i have 10x more work on my resume than 99% of the people in the US with small agents do. So what do you do? Our "talent agencies" in here have no representation overseas and know absolutely no one outside of our market. If in 3-4 years i decide to go to the US i'd need a manager or a talent agency to sponsor my visa if i want to work legally but how do i get in touch with them in the first place?
An advice podcast for actors and other members of the industry by watkins1989 • last post May 27th
Hi all! ​ When I first started out acting, I had tons of questions that no one really had answers to, and once I moved to NYC I found it even harder to get any of those answers, because honestly there are no real definitive steps to success in this industry, just anecdotes. ​ Regardless of that fact, I made a podcast anyway, to try to help people along the way, and I'd love it if you all could take a look! It's just getting going now, but I have plans to get some very interesting guests this summer! ​ It's under the title of Making It, Or What I Wish I Knew on Apple podcasts and Stitcher, if you'd like to take a look! Also if you have any suggestions or ideas about the show, please please let me know, as I want this to be as helpful as possible for as many people as possible. ​ Here's a link to an interview with the cast of the Off-Broadway show Daniel's Husband that I did a couple months ago as an example of what it's all about: ​ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-were-beard-actors-now-ryan-spahn-matthew-montelongo/id1447298495?i=1000429136508](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-were-beard-actors-now-ryan-spahn-matthew-montelongo/id1447298495?i=1000429136508)
Is working as a Paramedic a good survival job in LA? by DTJ1313 • last post May 27th
Hello Everyone, I have a cousin who wants to move out here to LA and live with me to pursue an acting career. He’s currently a certified Paramedic on the east coast. I'm hesitant on letting him move out here. I don’t want to get an apartment with him and then he fails and leaves me holding the bag. I've seen it happen to a lot of people here in LA. He claims that a Paramedic can work nights and he’ll have a flexible schedule that will allow him to pursue an acting career during the day. He also claims that some companies in LA offer 12-24 hour shifts and pay $20-$30hr. Let’s say all of this is true. Is this a good side job for an actor considering the danger? Is anybody else here an EMT/Actor in LA? All suggestions are welcomed.
DMV ACTRESS by CactR • last post May 26th
IS THERE ANY ACTRESS FROM THE DMV
Acting with a shit bladder by dontfeedthetrollss • last post May 26th
So I am attempting to be an opera singer, musical theatre performer and possibly a film actor(dont really wanna be a world class famous one) but I have a shit bladder. I also have bad panic attacks which is amplified with this bladder problem. Getting into the scene or song can distract me from this bastard of a problem. Does anyone on here have or know anyone with a bad bladder? I mean I am about to audition for a short horror film, unpaid, but I don't really wanna make a bad impression having to run to the bathroom. I am also about to start a musical theatre course. I really want to perform, I have spent a long long time learning to sing and I hate that all my hard work could be ruined by this evil thing. ​ Would love thoughts.
Tools of the trade - what I need to know by kinyem • last post May 26th
Hi there! So as part of my interest in voice acting I also have been doing research on what all I need to get into the world and begin voice acting. I already know that a microphone is a must-have. I'm looking into getting an audio technica at2020, blue yeti, or monoprice large diaphragm microphone (any other recommendations that are preferably under $100 are very welcome). The one thing I don't quite understand yet is how much I need to know and use audio editing. This includes using programs like audible, reaper, etc. What would I use these programs for? Do most voice actors use such programs and have editing skills? If so, what are some good, affordable programs, and what are some resources to learn? Thanks for any advice.
I think “typing” or “typecasting” is emotionally dangerous, artistically reductive, and insulting to actors working on their technique. by thetendy • last post May 26th
I also don’t think branding is important for us doing our work. Go for the stories you want to be telling. People on the other side of the table can think about this, but it only puts actors up into their heads and removes them from the given circumstances of the scene. So often I see young actors get “typed” by someone with no business typing anyone (if anyone has any business doing that) and they live their lives around it. If you want to be a lead but get told you’re a best friend, go out for leading roles. The landscape is changing 100% who gets seen for what - and that’s a good thing. Far *more* often, unfortunately, are people looking for validation. Hoping to be told that they fit a mold - any mold at all - rather than being the three dimensional human being that they are. This mentality is dangerous - and maybe most on topic, it leads to bad acting. Stop typing each other. Stop searching for validation through the sort of person that you look like. Be vulnerable, know what you want to do as an actor, and pursue that.
I'm in the MCU! by teejrado • last post May 26th
On Friday night I made my debut in the MCU as Toad on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! It was such a cool experience and I'm so friggin' happy with how it turned out. I've had good years and bad years in LA but I never wanted to quit because I knew that this is what I wanted to do. Patience, dedication, and good old fashioned hard work all led to that moment when I got to see myself on a show that I've been watching since it premiered. It was surreal. Being able to work with actors that you've been watching grow and evolve over the course of 5 seasons is a whole other level of cool. Everyone on set was super cool and they welcomed me into their family with open loving arms. I can't even begin to describe just how thankful I am to have been able to have work on such a rad project. So don't stop! If you want this keep going! I hope everyone gets to experience something like this! Positive vibes to everyone this weekend!
Job: Beautiful Groupie (F) Washington, DC area $50 1-2 hours late August by mitakeet • last post May 26th
The beautiful female groupie (character early 20’s, actress must be at least 18) has no lines. She's the girlfriend of the main character's best friend (both are professional bicycle racers), and, as such, is 'familiar' with the main character. The MC's girlfriend, though, doesn't know this and reacts badly, leaving him. This project is a short intended to be used to interest investors in the feature. My expectation is the short will get lots of views, via Youtube and/or Vimeo. I plan to add it to IMDB. The same actress could play the role in the feature (assuming it gets funded), though the role won't be much larger than the short (2-3 scenes). This will be filmed under SAG's Small Project Agreement, but you do not need to be in SAG. The filming will be done in Shenandoah County, Virginia (near Mount Jackson) on August 24th or 25th. I’ll pay $50 for what should be no more than an hour or two. You’ll have access to the video when it’s done and credit if it makes it to IMDB. If interested, PM me links to your headshot, resume and/or reel. I will respond one way or another.
Question to auditioning actors in NYC by floydcolllins • last post May 25th
Do you find that you don’t audition as much as you’d like to because you don’t know the exact details of getting seen at all of the different types of auditions? Do you find it aggravating that different auditions are on different websites and feel like you miss out on opportunities because of that?
Where should actors move to in Atlanta? by LawSchoolPros • last post May 25th
I was wondering if anybody knew of any specific areas in Atlanta that are good for actors to move to? Thank you in advance!
ELDO PRODUCTIONS SCAM!!!! by rowdyarabian • last post May 24th
So recently I submitted on LA Casting for a role playing as a home buyer for a real estate company commercial. I got reach out by a production company called Eldo Productions. I checked out their webpage seemed normal so no red flags went off yet. Then they asked for 2 recent photos, measurements, availability, etc and even sent an actor release. I WAS HYPED. I was gonna be paid 5k in total for fittings, shooting, usage, etc. So they ended up sending me a check and saying I needed to use $4300 to buy the wardrobe. This was a little fishy because I was thinking they usually provide wardrobe, and the fuck am I gonna spend 4.3k on? A YSL Suit? The next red flag was when they said it was an issue that the bank was gonna put a hold on the check and that. Once they asked me to go get 3x $1000 and 1x $300 money orders from Walmart and to mail them blank I KNEW it was a bamboozling scam. To be even more sure I called the building that was listed as the business address the website, ask security what floor they were on and security said they never heard of the company and if I had made a mistake. Thankfully, I didn't provide them any sensitive information and caught on. ​ TLDR: Eldo Productions is fake shell company that is a money fishing SCAM. Be careful of who reaches out to you and stay safe out there, kids.