31 male actor here from UK. I’ve tried so many different approaches over the last year to maybe get more of a response to anything but I’m getting nothing at all. My agent is basically useless so I’ve applied to new ones and not had one meeting, got new headshots, added new material to showreel, tweaked profiles etc but it just seems like no matter what I do I can not get through, not even called in. I don’t have many credits but if that’s what is holding me back then how the hell do I get past this if no one is willing to even see me. Acting is my passion but right now I’m at a loss.
I'll be graduating from college next year and I'm planning to take acting classes as a start. I was wondering if anyone here has done that or something similar. Do you have any tips?
I always find myself dissecting movies or shows to find the deeper meaning of things. This I know comes from my love of literature. Not so much the writing part but how certain literary devices shape scenes that are used to create a complex web of a characters persona. Today I watched SCREAM VI with Jenna Ortega playing one of the lead characters, she is 20yo and 5’1. I am 19yo and 5’5(male). I don’t know… I guess watching her act in Wednesday and now this (along with growing up watching her on Disney), I’ve been feeling like I might like acting? I’ve always like film, especially people’s reactions to film and their interpretations of it. I’m actually starting a YouTube channel right now and looking at it from a distance I guess I like performing for people too. I love the editing process and planning everything in my head. Again though, as a libra I like the attention and eyes on me. Front and center. I am very much all over the place… I’m in college for engineering (though I’m realizing I hate math), and at the same time I’m planning on taking this YouTube thing very very far… I am lost to say the least. Either I have too many aspirations or the film industry is where I want to be. Idk but the old me would say I’m into STEM or something. When I think about it.. these actors I look up to took yearsssss to get to where they are, so why would I expect any less? I guess that’s doubt talking but it’s true. I don’t know if it would be right for me. I know less of where to start. And I’m scared to leave whatever path I’m on right now if it might lead to a dead end. How did you guys start? Is it too late for me? Am I too short? (Lmao)
I can't load Actors Access on any device. Is it out?
My friend who works in unscripted said they unexpectedly stopped production because the writers will strike. He also said that he knows other productions that plan or have stopped. How long do you think this will last? How do you feel about it?
I was thinking about this and figured it could be an interesting discussion topic. Do you think, in this day and age, is it possible for an aspiring or up-and-coming actor to achieve mainstream success without a social media presence? Social media has slowly but surely become a very strong presence in our lives. Most actors nowadays will have all their social media accounts set up before they’ve had their “big break” and will only stop using it, delete their accounts entirely or hand the management off it to a team once they’ve established their presence in the industry. Obviously this is a very broad stroke and doesn’t describe everyone but I think it’s true enough for a majority of people. So based on all this, given the trajectory social media has had on our society and lives, do you think it’s possible for actors to achieve success without social media?
I'm a brand new actor and booked a small speaking role in a feature film! I'm very excited, although a little nervous because I actually have never acted before, only directed and written an unpaid short. It's a non-union gig and the payment is 300/12 + 15%. What does that mean? My role is very small I will probably be speaking for a total of like 3 minutes in the film . So do I get paid 25/hr? I also don't have an agent so do I get the 10%? Also, if anybody has any advice for a newcomer who booked this opportunity please let me know!! I love acting and filmmaking and might want to capitalize on this. Thank you!
There's a great video that CBS broadcast last Sunday about the Actors Studio. You can watch it by clicking this link: [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-actors-studio/](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inside-the-actors-studio/) Sitting in the front row, on the far right, is acting teacher David Gideon. Next to him is Carole Kane, and next to her is Ellen Burstyn. Both ladies are interviewed in the piece. Burstyn gives a great description of what the Strasberg Method is.
This might sound like a stupid question, but how can you be sure you like it before spending a lot of money or time? I've recently acquired an interest in acting, mostly from a tv show (community) I'm particularly fond of, in which The characters and the actors are really inspiring and amazing at what they do. That got me wondering how I could do that too. I tried to look for classes but I'm from Belgium so it's not as big of a thing as in America for example. Plus they're ludicrously expensive (for a uni student). Are there any free things I can do to learn and do more? Are there places with more Euro centric information on acting?
My roommate became a reader on WeAudition to primarily learn and practice and I also had a stint on the platform but couldn't stand not being paid for my time. I understand actors are some of the poorest people so tips aren't expected but if someone is meeting with you and going over multiple scenes for at least 30 min and they don't charge a fee, please tip or at the very least leave a good review. I have worked with people for at least 30 minutes and they did not even have the decency to leave a review. smh. Also, we can find you online, if you're doing relatively well and you don't leave a tip that is messed up. Do not give unsolicited advice if you are a reader. Only give advice if asked. Some people rant on and on and give a 10-minute speech about their training background and I will never use them again. If I'm paying you for time, I want to spend them on my scene. Some free readers are better than readers who charge a lot. Cost doesn't necessarily mean a great reader. If reviews give specific details instead of simple feedback that person is probably a good choice for your tape. WeAudition also provided a telescopic look into the inequality of this business. The three big ones: 1. Some of these actors are not good at all and they have great representation. It completely baffles my mind. I know performance quality is based on scenes but some of these people were repeat customers and this business is absolutely not about talent. 2. Depending on the quality of representation you have, sides for the same character look different. The actors who are actually taken seriously by casting with top representation have different sides and the sides are even formatted differently than lines from say, actors access or low-tier reps. I know casting can tell who is repped by who from their sides. Also, submissions seem to be a rolling situation where serious contenders go first and then they will open casting for other people. This is unfair because I also know people who worked in casting and they absolutely do not watch all tapes, that is a lie. 3. People of color still overwhelmingly get roles that require accents and are stereotypes. The business has not changed as much as people believe.
Hi I’m a 19 year old non binary actor. I’ve been given advice that I would be more marketable presenting fem. I don’t mind this. Usually present more Masc on my free time and just get fem for set/ headshots. Anyway to do this I’ve grown out my hair. My hair is about shoulder length now no layers. I used to have an undercut (high top haircut but with super long hair) it’s grown out now and just looks like long hair. I want to get a haircut. of course I’d prefer a shorter one but I don’t want it to affect my book ability any advice?
I see lots of different ones but the ones that stand out to me are normally the happier, warmer stuff as I feel too many actors try to showcase drama but it comes across as same old same old and too grumpy.
I've heard many times that the more an actor tries to consciously access his emotions, the further they will run away, becoming unreachable. I've heard that it's hard for any actor to access their emotions, but I think it's even harder for the more intellectual, cerebral actor (such as myself). And sometimes, emotional preparation (as Meisner called it) is useful. Basically daydreaming to put yourself in an emotional state for the beginning of a scene. But I've heard that emotions cannot be accessed on command, no matter how hard we try. So for daydreaming or Meisner's emotional preparation (which I have not been trained in by the way), should I try to daydream scenarios without expectations of unlocking or feeling an emotion? I tried to daydream today to see if I can get emotional right before practicing Hamlet's first soliloquy in Act 1 scene 3. I tried to imagine that my mother committed suicide, and I kind of started to feel something, but once I focused on breathing normally again (because you know, breathing relaxes you and lets the emotions flow), the feeling and daydream left me. How can I prevent something like this from happening again during daydreaming exercises? So is it true that in order to daydream or go into emotional preparation and find results, we can't go in expecting anything, otherwise we're going to come out empty-handed? Any tips on how to fix these problems or how to emotionally prepare for a monologue or scene or reading?
I need a female voice for a 2 part special animation that I am working on if you are interested please add me on discord my username is King_Bandicoot#0858 Or contact me on twitter under the name King_bandicoot as well thank you
Hey y’all I’ve been struggling with this for a while. I moved to Seattle two years ago with my boyfriend for a fun venture we would say to only be a few years to experience the Pacific Northwest. I fell in love with acting out here. It’s my dream and what drives me. Our family is from New England - our plan was to move there after Seattle. I’m kind of an all or nothing person who wants to give myself the best opportunités to succeed and from what I’ve heard the best cities would be Toronto, LA, Atlanta, New York, New Orleans etc. My boyfriend wouldn’t feel comfortable there. I also want to be near my family because I value that as well. So we thought Boston area as a compromise. I know Boston is somewhat an artistic place but mostly with theatre:/ so Is it possible? Does one have to give? Really just looking for some perspective hope and guidance! Thank you
hi!! novice twin actresses here with a decent social media following. we got scouted and casted in a well paying film that’s premiering at Tribeca and we just wrapped the shoot. the executive producers are successful in the industry and came to watch the shoot a few times and introduced themselves to us. overall, it was an amazing experience and we had the opportunity to network with some creatives who have already started to establish their career. we don’t have an agent, reel, resume, headshot etc. should we message the casting director who scouted us first or..? what do you think our next steps should be to use this as a jumping off point? we’re noobs thank you
Hi again! I just posted a couple days ago about film vs theater transitioning and the difference in prep/style, and I appreciate everyone's responses. I haven't been doing theater very long but I have noticed that I'm suddenly getting v skittish about receiving direction. It's not that I don't think direction is warranted -- I love having directors who are really willing to get into it with you and your scene partners and explore. But now whenever I get a piece of direction my first thought is "OH, duh. That sounds so obvious. I really should've figured that out on my own already and not needed it spelled out for me." which then turns into "I must be an irredeemably bad actor. wth is wrong with me, am I wasting everyone's time being here?" even tho logically I know that the only way I could really waste time is to get gunshy and stop putting myself out there and being willing to screw up. Does anyone relate? I'm sure there's a right time to be embarrassed about not having gotten something in the first place.....I just dunno when that time is. I feel like if I ever \*did\* end up getting into film I would make myself loco with a mindset like this.
I'm developing a video game in my spare time and couldn't dream of hiring proper VO actors for all of the dialogue since I'm usually broke. I already have a Pro license and a modest setup to do something similar as a DM for my D&D group, but I want to know if anyone here has experience in using something like Voicemod to do dialogue for a multitude of characters for the same project.