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Netflix and other streaming services are taking “quantity over quality” to a whole new level. It’s extremely disappointing. by blondelamar • last post May 12th
While it’s good that there’s a lot of work for up-and-coming actors, it’s not quality work. The acting in many of these new shows and movies is terrible. No one is training like they used to. The acting is over the top, not grounded or real. The days of “let me become the best actor I can be for myself before I start working” are long gone. Everything, even classes, are about how can I book this job? Not how can I become a better actor. It’s gravely disappointing. I am nowhere near where I want to be as an actor when it comes to my training and skill level. But I will continue to train and train forever because we should all always be students of the craft. Too many are booking and then they stop training. They will not last in this industry.
What Advice Do You Have For Writers Writing Scripts for Actors? by JRosebrookMaye • last post May 12th
Hey, aspiring writer here from /screenwriting, and I just wanted to put somethings in perspective for myself by asking the reddit acting community. What advice do you have for writers out there in writing scripts? Should a script in your professional opinion be easy to memorize or study? Should it be dialogue heavy or description heavy? Should characters have multi-layers, even for supporting characters and extras? Is there anything I'm missing? I'm all ears.
How? by JoJoNezy • last post May 12th
I have always loved acting, I have always wanted to be an actor. But how do you find a good agent? I've been in university the past few years and I really want to do some practical things to get me back performing. I am UK, Liverpool based. But I just want to know, how do you find the right agent? Or even an agent at that matter? I dislike the casting websites because it is so impersonal.
Why do some voice actors get so flighty by crispyboomstick • last post May 12th
Like I've asked a few voice actors how they got into voiceover and how they got started, and they ignore the question and I've even had one person block me over it. I'm sure they get asked it a lot, but blocking me? Lmao
Is the only/best technique playing yourself in a given circumstance? I just don’t relate. In school I was taught character analysis and to only inject parts of me that make sense. It was a lot of imagination and research. Now it seems playing oneself is p by SitterNeedsHelp • last post May 12th
Or am I misunderstanding something? Another post made me think about this. Examples: Zack Galifinakas The Rock. James Franco Tom Cruise Keanu Reeves Al Pacino They play the same person in every movie. It bores me. Yes they make truthful reactions which is an authentic performance...but only as themselves. They wear different clothes and walk slightly different but not much more going on performance wise. Little range. James Franco can only be himself in so many given circumstances. Shakespeare material he is not. So to me his limit is possibly because that technique doesn’t push him to be a diverse chameleon. If he disciplined himself and did deep character analysis and used his imagination and read into psychology more I feel he might. But somehow all that is “not authentic” to many now? When did using imagination and acting become inauthentic? Isn’t all that the fun part of acting? It was for me anyway. But I took classes and acted soooo long ago Anyhow I personally prefer Gary Oldman He never acts the same in any movie. He played Sid Vicious, Churchill, a drug dealer with dreads and then my favorite which is Dracula. He seems to be more into character analysis and imagination and disciplining himself to develop range and think outside of what he naturally acts like. When an actor disappears into a role to where I forget it’s him at all and makes me believe he is someone else that impresses me. My favorite is Stella Adler technique. Or am I misunderstanding? Perhaps no technique is wrong and they all are just trendy at different times? Or is one being proven as the best and I’m just not caught up? Or is it all the same as long as it reads as authentic?
Searching for Guests for Season 2 of Acting Podcast! by AlisonHaselden • last post May 12th
The "It's a Slate of Mind" Podcast is now accepting pitches for guests for Season 2! Our goal is to spark honest, unfiltered conversations within the entertainment industry community about the things we're all thinking but don't talk about enough. We've had actors, directors, coaches, headshot photographers & more on to chat about subjects like doubt, dealing with opinions, confidence, networking, etc. If you have the gift of gab and a story to tell send your pitch to [slateofmindpodcast@gmail.com](mailto:slateofmindpodcast@gmail.com) \- Check us out on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6Bk0AKMlY1UmQXofdBOHWh?si=Dvh4l0EjQDGu4qdngD16bA), [Apple Music](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-slate-of-mind/id1456014234), [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/its-a-slate-of-mind), and more to get a feel for the show's vibe. Thanks!
How many hours on average do you spend daily watching movies? by theglamlifegirl • last post May 11th
I know film making courses used to include a lot of movie watching, just curious for those here that have gone to acting school or already attended acting school how many hours per day do or did you spend matching movies/series? And for all those self teaching themselves, what’s your average time/day for the last couple of years? Just curious how many hours others are ranking in watching the craft and learning. Personally for me watching other actors is the best way to learn but that might just be me
Anyone have any experience on private coaching in acting/booking/business techniques? Is it worth the $$$? by asyouwish17 • last post May 11th
I recently graduated college and want to breaking into the industry. I have training and headshots and a resume, and am working on a reel. However, I have no idea how to start getting real auditions and booking things, or getting an agent. I’ve been submitting things for Backstage and Actors Access for months now and haven’t gotten even an in person audition yet. I’m hoping a private instructor will help me get more auditions and learn the business better. However, just wondering if that’s something worth the money?
my career as an actor is over before starting by tracyl98 • last post May 11th
I'm 21, living in New Orleans. My resume is interesting in the fact that I've taken many college courses on acting. Funny thing is, I never booked an audition either in college plays or the (approximately) six auditions I've been to. I was either always unprepared, barely knowing my lines, or- no I was mostly unprepared. I also have a non-American accent that I have zero control over. The only callback I've received has been on a student film because I was really well prepared (surprise, surprise.) So, after three years of auditioning and applying for parts, I booked a role. It was one of two leads in a short. I was so happy. Funny thing is, it barely had any lines, so my accent wasn't in the way. Now, I'm not an early bird. I usually wake up around 10am. But call time was at 7. So I went to sleep at 12, set up my alarm for 5:45. I woke up at the alarm, but I went right back to sleep.... until 7:18. Three missed calls from the director and an excited text about checking in. *I was soooo fucked.* So I'm jumping out of bed, texting him that I'm really sorry, fixing my hair and getting dressed. *Nothing.* I decide to go anyway. While I'm on the road, my mind is running through scenarios where I'm not admitted on set. *Young Man Kicked from the Industry on his first job.* I decide to call, and after plenty of heavy seconds, the director answered. He was polite and told me that it's okay, throughout my dozens of apologies. I tell him that I'm on my way, if I can still show up. He finds out I'm still 15mins away so he says I'm fine, he got a stand-in. I don't need to come. My heart dropped. *There goes my career.* I thanked him for everything and wished him a good day.
Regardless of their actual height- ALL male actors seem to be 1.73m (5’8”) by Loveyouguysbut • last post May 11th
Met a famous actor, and he was TINY! Looked him up - he’s down as 5’8. He must’ve been my mother’s height - 5’3. Seems to be (perhaps) height is the only thing you can lie about on your cv.
Are there any threads for UK based actors? by Star127 • last post May 11th
Just starting out and wondered if there are any communities/threads/groups (whatever there called, i'm new to Reddit lol) Ive found this one really useful however because most people are American there things that Britain doesn't have, e.g. SAG. Just wanted to find out about acting here and hopefully have more focus because i'll be able to relate more.
Hiring actor for skyrim follower by FrosBloodEdgeLord • last post May 10th
Pay is upwards of $50, there is less than an hour of lines I need recorded for the follower, a few hundred lines currently. Looking for someone with a cynical sort of style, something akin to Deadpool's speech and mannerisms. Message me here or on discord at FrostBlood #5640
I made a fan!!! by Wutini • last post May 10th
TL;DR A pretty successful actor saw me in a show and was very excited and proud to tell me he saw me and gave me words of encouragement. Back story: I work at a restaurant as a bartender part time. I have a customer who comes in every Sunday who has been in a ton of very successful movies and has been and is currently a lead on TV. I won’t name him, but you would know who he is. I work at an Asian restaurant with mostly first generations so they have no idea who he is. I recognized him the first time I saw him but didn’t make a big deal. Just said it was pretty cool to meet him and that was it. Although I was geeking out inside since he was a childhood hero. Second time he comes in he asks me, “You’re an actor.” I respond with, “It’s that obvious, huh?” We laugh and hit it off. Anyways, he came in last week super stoked. He sees me as I approaches his table and says, “Hollywood Murders!” I’m like “Huh?” (It was called something else, but I didn’t want to correct him) “That true crime re-enactment show! You played the brother!” I’m like, “Oh. Hah. Yea. What are you doing watching trashy crime re-enactments shows?” “That’s all I watch! You did really good! I’m so proud of you! I couldn’t wait to come in here and tell you!” I laugh, take his order and leave. I come back later and say to him while shaking my head, “You know, of all the jobs I’ve booked, that’s the first thing you see me in...” He respond with “Isn’t that always the case? But hey, for something like that and you being able to pull of those emotions, you really got something. Keep up the work, man. You’re really talented.” Just wanted to share getting feedback from someone who’s been in the industry for such a long time. Just wanted to tell all of you, “Keep up the work. You’ll do great!”
How to Hire the Best Voice Actors for Your Video Game by kickmoko • last post May 10th
Quick question by emanuelv46 • last post May 10th
In your own opinion, do you guys think that the acting industry is saturated with actors? I’m quite curious to know what you guys think.
Potential move within a year because of Georgia "heartbeat" law. Recommendations? by Karinrinkashi • last post May 10th
Hello everyone, I am a male actor who has a wife. I am newly wed and we are definitely planning to have kids. And given the fact that miscarraige can happen during a pregnancy, no matter how small the chances. And on top of that, a woman now has to sit through an interrogation afterwards to prove that the miscarraige was not intentional is a disgrace. And a person will be the judge of that by accessing your medical records. And if they are not convinced, it is life in prison for the said woman. So, yeah, i am not gonna take even 1% chance with that. The law comes in effect next year, so i have about 7 months which is ample time. I am a fulltime engineer but a student actor (taking classes for one and half years and got bumped to intermediate 8 months ago). I definitely want to keep practising on the side. What are other good places to build up your resume for acting? I know NYC, LA, I live in Atlanta. I have heard of Chicago, Austin, but i would like to get some other options too (not speculations, but good established acting markets). Thank you all for your suggestions, in advance! Edit 1: I know that the film industry has already given an ultimatum to the state for reconsiderstion or else face a possible a retaliatory move away from Georgia.
CASTING/READERS: Walk me through the TV/FEATURE FILM casting process after actor comes in. by CuspChaser111 • last post May 10th
1. Actor auditions for you. 2. You either direct them or don't. 3. You say thank you and they leave. 4. What next? Do you make a note if they were right or not? 5. How many people's tapes do you send to director/producers? 6. If director/producers don't like anyone do you do a brand new session or send in alts? Thanks for the feedback!
Looking for Voice acting Roles by SamKryhe • last post May 9th
I am an aspiring voice actor in Okinawa Japan. I currently do a weekly radio show for the US military on Okinawa and a YouTube gaming/comedy channel as well. If there are any projects, big or small, I’d love to audition for it. If anyone has any recommendations or advice or links to send me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated.
Actors, how do you like to be communicated with? by candidiva • last post May 9th
Hey all!. I recently filmed a short film project, ever since graduating from college (2 years ago) I've been sorely focused on corporate and event work.. One thing I could take away from this experience was my communication skills with the actors. I've been so focused on honing my skill technically it never occurred to me that having the ability the draw out emotions and get your actor in touch with the character is so essential as a film director. I want to prioritize creating more of my narrative ideas this year and believe it is important to develop this skill more. If any Actors are interested in commenting, how do you like to be given directions? When you accept a project, what are your expectations for the director? Or thoughts are your relationship with a director.