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What’s my first step as a young actor looking to get into small short films in my area? by shutupandtakemyfunny • last post Oct 18th
Tactful way for a tech intern to approach a casting intern? by jcahn123 • last post Oct 18th
Hey guys! I'm currently an engineering student who is interning at a major media company for the technology department. I also happen to be a long-time actor (mostly stage). When I'm not working, I'm producing shows, acting, running a theatre club, etc. So at my company, they just sent out a contact list of all the interns to us. It's one of those rare moments where it feels like something was dropped right in front of my lap. An opportunity to try to move into an acting career as opposed to a tech one (because thats the real dream). The list includes interns that work for casting departments. I genuinely just want to know- is there any tactful way of approaching the interns that work in casting film/TV? I'm not entirely sure what I'd want to ask either... it just feels like an opportunity I shouldn't waste, you know? Do you think it would just make them uncomfortable? Do you think there's a way to go about this in a respectful manner? Do you think I should avoid this altogether? Is this just a plain ol' waste of time? All opinions help! I just need to hear back from some actors who can relate!
Questions to all actors / people in the industry. Thanks ! by reddit0604 • last post Oct 18th
I am a black, slightly overweight teenage actress. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and I sent my headshots and resume to 13 agencies and submitted then later asked to audition for a supporting role in a feature film 2 months ago. My emails are becoming increasingly dryer by the minute and I don’t want to sound winey or naive but are actresses like me of interest to CD’s, agents, managers, directors, etc. I’ve also been monitoring and submitting to castings that fit my profile on Casting Frontier, Actors Access, and Backstage and the roles available are very scarce. Any advice or general comments would be highly appreciated. :)
Questions for all actors. Thanks! by reddit0604 • last post Oct 18th
I am a black and slightly overweight teen who is an actress. I submitted to a bunch of agencies 2 months ago and submitted then got asked to audition for a supporting role in a feature film and my emails are becoming increasingly dry by the minute. I don’t want to sound naive or winey, but are actresses like me of value to agents or casting directors right now? Cause I haven’t seen much yet and I really hope that that’s not the case. I’ve also been watching the breakdowns on actors access and submitting on casting frontier as well and the roles are so little. Any advice or answers would be highly appreciated !
Figuring out Your Casting Type by eddiemagic7 • last post Oct 18th
So I thought I’d make a video discussing the concept of casting types and how an actor can try and sort out for himself what casting directors and producers might be most likely to cast him/her as. Hopefully this helps a few of you! ☺️ r/https://youtu.be/0BT-sZiTa9g ​ ​ https://i.redd.it/qxpye51v7vs11.png
Quick Opinion On Book Titles - P&T! by thewritingintensive • last post Oct 18th
Hi, we would love your quick opinions on these potential BOOK TITLES for an insider guide to success in Hollywood (addressing Screenwriters, Directors, Actors, Producers) THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR OPINION!! 1. **MAKE MONEY IN HOLLYWOOD** a roadmap to success by Producer Tom Nunan (of the Oscar Winner CRASH) 2. **HOLLYWOOD’S BEST KEPT SECRETS** An insider’s guide to success by Producer Tom Nunan (of the Oscar Winner CRASH) 3. **The Invisible Ladder: An Insider's Guide to Making it in Hollywood** by Producer Tom Nunan (of the Oscar Winner CRASH)
A problem with nerves by Yousifusif96 • last post Oct 18th
Hey everyone. As most of you may know being an actor means you’re on display often. I have tried signing up for classes and I don’t have the strength to even go. I struggle with something I’m not even sure what to call it. Whenever I want to do something in life, I get super anxious and I freak out and back out of it. I’ve tried various things for help but still nothing. I’ve tried propranolol, cannabis oil (with no thc) and I still struggle with being anxious to the point where I can’t do it whenever I want to do something important to me. I guess for the first time in my life I’m scared because I feel like life is slipping away from me and there’s nothing I can do about it. If anyone decides to respond I truly appreciate it and I hope I can figure a way to jump over this hurdle that has been in my way for 4 years now.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 18 by AutoModerator • last post Oct 18th
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.
Do you think that most actors have ego-based ambitions, or that most actors actually love the craft of acting? by conradrian • last post Oct 18th
In other words; are most actors driven by either a vision of typical Hollywood success/gaining some sort of social respect by doing a good job at something that potentially makes them seem deep and understanding, or are most actors genuinely interested in doing a great job acting, and in enjoying the art in its own respect, whether or not they ever receive recognition or fame from it?
Let's network and share opportunities by Kenneth Nwache • last post Oct 17th
I'm new on stage32 and am currently working on an interesting Tv series, let's network and share opportunities. send an invite
The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC) Changed my life for the better! by NYCactorDOS • last post Oct 17th
I have read some negative reviews about TAPNYC here on reddit but I cannot even begin to imagine why. TAPNYC has changed my life for the better. I got all of my representation at TAPNYC - legit agent, manager, two commercial agents and a print agent. I met them all through TAPNYC and have been on various TV shows filming in NYC. I still perform with them every 3 or 4 months, just to keep in front of my agents and have something to talk to CDs about (in between film/TV gigs). The flexible schedule, the awesome shows, and the industry exposure has been amazing! I have made my dues $ back many times over thanks to this company! And I have so many friends who are now working, represented actors because of TAPNYC. In life, you get out of anything what you put into it. So if people are unhappy, it's on them. TAPNYC delivers - again and again and again. I see company members every time I turn on my TV. Cannot recommend it highly enough. I would do it all over again if I was forced to go back in time.
Do I really need BFA in Acting? (TLDR at the bottom) by Klezmoreh • last post Oct 17th
Background: I acted a LOT in high school. I was in at least two plays a year, I directed, interned at a professional theater...etc. Every time I acted, I'd get the most enthralling feedback. People came up to me after shows said, "Are you a professional actor?"..."You held the entire show together!"..."What acting schools are you going to apply to"..."You're going to make a career out of this!"..."You have to be an professional actor"..."I was a director for 30 years. Believe me when I say you've got the stuff"..."I think you're the best actor I've ever seen at this school" (Principal)...The list goes on. When it was time to apply to colleges, I had a really low GPA. I believed that applying to prestigious acting schools was above me and that other people's faith in me was misplaced. I ended up taking a year off to do an immersive leadership program in a foreign country because I thought that by giving myself the chance to do something different, I could find a different passion. One more financially stable; Less rejection-oriented; Less superficial than the world of auditions. Two years later: I'm a music major at a small liberal arts college. I'm a jazz pianist and I'm interested in composition and film scoring. I'm involved in four different clubs and I have a job. And here I am. I feel like by not being in an acting program, I'm giving up on who I could be. My parents have done their best to be supportive, but now that I'm so far out of high school, I don't want to disappoint them by telling them that I'm pursuing the wrong degree and that I have to start over to study acting. I already auditioned to NYU last semester and didn't get in. ACTORS WHO HAVE BFA's OUT THERE: Is it truly worth it to go to acting school and pursue intensive study of this craft? ​ ;TLDR : Is an Acting BFA worth my time and money? I love acting but I'm afraid of its demanding lifestyle and having to spend another four years in school (I'm almost 21).
2 agent interviews, how do I determine which one is good? by miceinwalls • last post Oct 17th
Hi actors, I need some advice! So I am about to have another interview with an agent. Now I am down to 2. **Agent A** or **Agent B.** Both agencies seem to rep for new clients with experience starting fro 2015-present. This means many of the actors are very new. I checked all their clients via imdbpro to see their bookings and everything. ​ **Agent A**, sends his clients to a variety of shows, though they are small gigs and usually not often. He does have clients booking roles on a variety of projects spanning from the past 2 years. Half of his roster seems to be booking, but it's hard to gauge how good he is because most of the credits of these actors start from 2015-2018. The second half of his roster seem to have no credits other than student films. He is the owner of the agency and the only agent in his agency. He does seem to send actors out for auditions but he has metnioned they would mostly be commercial and rarely for tv and film. It seems he also has a few documentary tv series that he sends his actors to and his actosr seem to book. small roles of course. but what is interesting is that he occasionally gets 1 or 2 movie roles for his actors. usually it's "young man" or "party girl" but it's still something. ​ **Agent B**, seems to have clients who book only a small selection of shows, usually documentaries. Most of her clients are not booking anything other than short films made by students. She has a much larger roster than **Agent A**, but only 5 clients of hers had any recent bookings in the past 5 years or so. The rest are either student film bookers or just seem to disappear from the acting world. She seems to rep mostly children, though it seems she is transitioning to adults as seen on her roster. She is **1 of the 4** agents at her agency. Only 2 out of the 4 agents (these 2 are the owners of the agency) at her agency are ones who rep clients that book often, series regulars and seem expereinced. *I was surprised because i assumed since she was in this agency, she would also have many clients that are experienced like the owners of the agency. i also was surprised to find that the 3rd agent (not the 2 owners) only had 1 client listed under her name.* I'm having a bit of dissonance here... the agency owners of the agency have so many regulars on tv series it's shocking, while this agent has zero except for small one time roles for documentaries. It's a night and day difference! I don't know, did she take a break and come back to be an agent? Did she switch from child actors to adults? She has been working for long time more than agent A ​ I am not sure what to make of all this. I'm leaning towards **Agent A**, only because he seems to be getting clients to a variety of tv shows, even though they are small roles. I am curiious to know if I should turn down **Agent B**, since her agency does have clients that book regularly, just not repped by her. I am meeting with **Agent B** very soon. She also had a recrnt client book a major role. This is that actors major role in 5 years. The last ones were in 2013 and were those documentary roles I mentioned.
Which social media platform? by Tyler Silvers • last post Oct 16th
Which social media platform do you find most beneficial to your career? I've found Instagram to be pretty effective, but I hear many people prefer Facebook or Twitter. Not a lot of love for MySpace nowadays ;)
Anthony Cloyd - Branding Survey by TheCloyd101 • last post Oct 16th
Hi there! I am an actor in LA gathering information about brand and type. It's so valuable to get information about your type from other people. Especially strangers. I would be so appreciative if you took 5 mins to give me your opinions in this google survey. I'd love to return the favor if any fellow actors here do branding surveys. Provide the link and I'll fill it out. Thanks in advance! ​ [https://goo.gl/forms/OBSiLbrvG80f8Kk93](https://goo.gl/forms/OBSiLbrvG80f8Kk93)
Actors who are Visual learners, what are some tips and tricks you have for script and character analysis, and execution? by Avointhearvo • last post Oct 16th
Help by martinipolice7 • last post Oct 16th
Hey guys, I'm an 18 year old who dreams of making it as an actor someday, I have not had any experience at all since my High School did not have anything to do with Drama, but I have a very strong feeling that I have what it takes, everyone around me thinks I can do it, I KNOW I can do it. I am planning on studying Drama in the university, and currently working part time job to save up and cover all the fees. I'm in Israel and after I'm done with my studies here, I want to move to USA and start my journey. What are some of the things that I have to do for a succesful transition? This is a question to all the foreigns who managed to start their career in the USA
Issue with the cast. by JequalsLplusR • last post Oct 16th
So at my college, I'm in the main stage show and there has been a bit of a problem with the cast. The cast is comprised entirely of freshman(all of the returning majors were cast in the studio show) besides 1 nonmajor Junior and 1 faculty member. I'm technically a freshman but I'm also 26. The problem with the cast is that during rehearsals they will not stop talking and being extremely loud. It is honestly unbearable. They constantly interrupt the music director, who is a bit of a pushover, and will be distracting if it isn't a part they are heavily involved in. The stage manager, who is also a faculty member, has been sick so he hasn't been there. The assistant stage manager has never stage managed before and pretty much always joins in on the loudness and NEVER keeps people in check. The director finally said something the other day (even pointing out that if this were a professional production that they all would have been replaced by now), but they continued being loud and disruptive once she stepped out. As one of the most experienced and oldest actors in the show, I want to step into more of a leadership role. Should I say something or just wait for the stage manager to handle it? I don't want to overstep my bounds but I have to deal with all of these people for presumably the next 4 years. I have also noticed the beginnings of divas in the making with the freshman girls that got leads. Something my upperclassman friends had to deal with for the last three years. Any and all advice on these issues would be much appreciated.
Netflix Audition by throwawaythrowsthrow • last post Oct 16th
I just wanted to preface by saying that this isn't me being bitter, I 100% understand that acting comes with a lot of rejection. This really is just a post out of curiosity. ​ Last month I auditioned for a Netflix series. It was for one of the lead roles. It was posted on Actors Access, and it was an Open Call type submission. Meaning you could submit yourself for the chance to audition, and then they would confirm, and you would send in a self tape. So I did all that. I thought my self tape was great, but I also knew that it was a long shot that I would get the role, since it was an open call type deal. I browsed Vimeo for the rest week after submitting, and saw tons of self tape submissions for the same role. Some were really great, some were real bad. None of the actors I saw had any "big" roles on their IMDB. ​ So like everything else in the acting world, I never heard back. But thats okay, cause like I said, I knew it was a long shot. Well today I randomly saw the cast announcements for the Netflix series. And every single part (All 6 main characters), were huge stars. That got me thinking, do they even look at the open call submissions? And if they do, whats the point of doing open calls if they clearly are going to go with huge stars who are being submitted by their big Hollywood agents? Are they just hoping to find that needle in the haystack? ​ Truly just curious. I don't regret auditioning at all. It was great practice, I had a lot of fun with the audition, and I was just super thankful for the opportunity. I was just curious if anyone had any insight on what happens behind the scenes in Open Call submissions for a big show like this.
London actors/ film makers by anonsweet • last post Oct 16th
Kinda struggling with building up a reel of footage and was wondering if there was any London film makers planning on making a short film/ anything on camera even just sketches. Are there any other actors looking to get more footage- I have a friend who’s pretty good at filming professionally and is always willing create a project, if anybody has any original scripts or writing they want to try out, we could do that. Getting sick of waiting so trying to do my own stuff.