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Are these "Red Flags" actually Red Flags? by ActorActingInLA • last post Nov 2nd
Hello,I (23/M) moved out to Los Angeles last year from Nebraska. I signed with a manager last year, but my contract just ended and I decided to not renew it with them. This old manager never did anything for me, but always conveniently popped in when it was time for payday on roles I booked by myself. ​ About 2 weeks ago, I sent out about 15 emails to managers. I heard back from three, two politely declined since they already had my type, and one wanted to meet with me. I went in on Wednesday for a meeting in Burbank.Long story short, they offered to represent me and sent over a contract Wednesday afternoon, but my gut is telling me not to sign with them. Here's why. I'd love a second opinion from more seasoned LA actors. ​ \-I've taken two commercial classes so far, from two very well known schools. They told me that I should take another commercial class, that it'll look good on my resume. I REALLY don't want to take another commercial class. I have little interest in doing commercials, and would like my money (thats very tight atm) to go towards more theatrical classes, since the end goal is TV. But this is something they are insisting on if I sign with them. ​ \-I need updated headshots. Which I knew before going into this meeting. They have someone at the company, who is also represented by them, who conveniently also takes headshots. They didn't push him on me, but when I go to there Instagram page, they are constantly posting there actors headshots, saying they "Alice Just got new headshots done by blahblahblah". ​ \-Speaking of headshots, they told me I should do more character type headshots to be considered for more roles. This sounded a bit amateur to me, since nothing is more corny then seeing a headshot of someone in a cop uniform. They didn't say costume specifically, but since I play soccer on a mens team, they said I should get a headshot taken of me holding a soccer ball. That's weird, right? ​ \-I got the contract on Wednesday, and they said I have until Friday (Tomorrow morning) to sign it, if I want to partner with them. Is this short time frame normal? ​ My gut is telling me to pass on this. I left the meeting not feeling super hyped about it. The dude I met with was SUPER nice, but I just feel like what happened with my manager last year is going to happen again. I also am nervous about signing with a manager right away, because what if I hear back from my top choices soon after? I mean, it hasn't even been two weeks since I submitted. I'd love your opinions. Please tell me if I am overthinking it or if these "red flags" are actually red flags. I just feel like no manager is better then a bad manager, especially if they insist I do all these stupid headshots and classes I've already taken, again. Thats a lot of money to waste.
Should I give acting a shot? Would it even be possible? by kassee_is_not_cool • last post Nov 2nd
Hey! So, growing up I always dreamt of being an actress. I don’t mean the unrealistic “I want to be a star” stage that all kids go through; I truly loved acting. I was performed in almost every school play from grade school through high school and was even represented by a regional talent agency for some time. I had talent, but the main problem was that I lived in such a small, out of the way town so there weren’t many opportunities and my parents did not want to pursue this dream of mine. I ended up giving up on it by the time I finished high school. Now, two years later, I’m having thoughts about revisiting this dream. I have the freedom to travel as I please now and I plan to move to a large city soon, however I am currently a full time student with a part time job. I could easily quit the part time job if an acting gig arose, but school is important. My classes are mostly online though and I will be completely free throughout the summer. I just don’t know if it is realistic to pursue acting when I have already come such a long way in college. What do you guys think? Any advice?
UNDERATED ACTRESS PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO YOU WON"T REGRET IT by pipernicole • last post Nov 2nd
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I AM MARK TALKING Podcast is live again today at 4:30pm E.T. with Fikile M. Kani by Wolfofbklyn • last post Nov 2nd
Hey peoples, The podcast is back today with Fikile M. Kani. She is a grad of the NYU graduate program. She is very well known in South Africa. She is the wife of Atandwa Kani who starred in BLACK PANTHER who is the son of legendary actor John Kani. We will talk about her web series TECH BAE @techbaeofficial which she produced wrote and stars in. I had a bit role in it, too. And we will talk about everything in between, too. From acting, the industry, and whats going on in the world. We will be live on instagram @iammarktalking (my personal page) and youtube as well https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKrduPmnwSSe5xJfPkCtuQ the episodes will be available on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-mark-talking/id1440266820?mt=2 and google play https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4ruj75imtawtbb44mzvuobrmoe?t%3DI_AM_MARK_TALKING%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Please listen and leave some feedback. Much appreciated!
“Better Call Saul” actor lied about being a veteran after cutting off his own arm. by sucobe • last post Nov 2nd
Introversion in Acting by IntroversionInActing • last post Nov 1st
As an introvert working and studying as an actor, it has been a recurring struggle for me to find my "voice" in collaborative and academic theatrical settings. I have often felt that my contributions have been overshadowed by louder, more extroverted voices in the room. I feel like extroverted actors...
Introversion in Acting by IntroversionInActing • last post Nov 1st
As an introvert working and studying as an actor, it has been a recurring struggle for me to find my "voice" in collaborative and academic theatrical settings. I have often felt that my contributions have been overshadowed by louder, more extroverted voices in the room. I feel like extroverted actors...
Relationship with new reps by tedcruzismystepdad • last post Nov 1st
Hey y'all, I'm an actor based in LA. Recently signed with two new theatrical reps - one on East Coast and one here in Los Angeles. I see a lot of posts about how to build up a meaningful relationship with reps, people asking "do you call your reps at least once a week?", "how often are you talking to them?", "are you indicating projects that you think are right for you?", etc. I left my previous agency because I felt there was a significant lack of relationship. I take responsibility for that, and want to avoid it this time around. When you are calling your reps once a week, what are you saying? Appreciate the help!
Projects to avoid? by Tilairgan • last post Nov 1st
What are the types of projects that voice actors should avoid taking, paid or unpaid?
Will I be too old to be successful? by jfelaheebaccus • last post Nov 1st
Hi, I'm currently 19 and I'm studying in computer science (University). I really want to be an actor, but I also want to get a degree in computer science or something related to reassure my parents (it's also my 2nd choice of career). I want to try and get into a theater school after University and I should be done in 4-3 years so (23-22 years old). Can I still make it in the film industry and be successful enough to make it my career even though I'll start acting after I'm 24 and I plan to act in Canada (Quebec-Toronto)? P.s. : I don't really have experience except couple absurd sketches I did for fun with my friends. Thank you and be brutally honest please.
The dreaded Blue yeti by vincincible • last post Nov 1st
I'm an aspiring voice actor from Virginia, but I'm also broke as hell. I got a Blue Yeti microphone really cheap and everyone says all their terrible. Is a Blue Yeti USB mic good enough for a first Voice demo. And if not, suggestions for Mic I should get, places I could go to record there, any suggestions would be more than helpful.
Anyone need an acting reel put together? by Krazyflipz • last post Nov 1st
I do video editing typically for video games, but was told that actors/actresses often need someone to put together an acting reel for them. If anyone here would need something like that I would be happy to help you out. Feel free to message me to discuss rates, prices will be VERY reasonable. ​ Thanks and take care
Accounting to Acting? by lomanthang • last post Nov 1st
I have been recently taking classes in acting from a studio and i really love it. I have a bachelors in Accounting and have been working in this field about 5 years without any motivation to get better.. I am thinking about pursuing BFA or MFA in Acting to help me become a better actor and to really test if it's something i want to pursue being passionate. Is there a thing such as part time or night school for Acting? Since i already have bachelors, do schools accept me for MFA? And is it worth it? I would greatly appreciate any kind suggestions!
Interested in voice acting but not live acting. Weird? by haroldkumar2018 • last post Nov 1st
Since I was a kid, I was always into acting. I loved watching actors express myself and I seriously decided to try acting when I was 16. But it didn't go as well as I thought it would be as I felt uncomfortable expressing myself on stage. But voice acting was a different niche. I was on my high school choir team and did decently well. Also since I was a kid, I used to make impressions of characters from transformers because it was fun. I know that just because I think I had some talent in voice acting makes me a good candidate to become a voice actor. If I ever decide upon this road, I would take it very seriously but for some reason, I feel like its kind of weird for me to be interested in voice acting but not in live acting. Any thoughts to this?
What are examples of good headshots? by strugglingactress • last post Nov 1st
Everyday people are asking if their headshot is good on here. Agents are always wanting good headshots but WHAT is a good headshot? Can you guys show me examples of headshots that actually get people in the room? I feel like I keep getting headshots after headshots. Is their a specific style or background or poses, or looks that casting directors like? If your an actor/actress who gets a lot of auditions It’d be greatly appreciated if you’d post your headshot too. I’d just love to see some examples! Thank you all :-)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 1 by AutoModerator • last post Nov 1st
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.
Podcast interview with Actor/Producer/Casting Director Gerald Webb by Michael_Dinich • last post Oct 31st
Actors going vegetarian? (Not vegan.) by CuspChaser111 • last post Oct 31st
I'd like to go full on vegetarian and I was wondering if it helped with your acting life. Did you get healthier? Lose pounds? Did you get less mucus-y? (Sometimes I think the milk I could cut down on, but not all the way.) I'm down to no red meat, just chicken. Or did it affect you adversely and did you find yourself tired on set, etc? Thanks.
Enough Credits? by Pleasehelp937 • last post Oct 31st
Hi. For the past 3-4 years I have been taking acting lessons and summer intensives at a well regarded studio in Hollywood. Some notable alum include Shi’a lebouf and Scarlett Johansson. I only add this to explain the seriousness and effectiveness of the class. Over the past six months I have been debating and decided it was time to at least explore the idea of an agent. I have been told short films are a good way to build up my resume, but I have also been wondering if projects through my school count. The plays through my school are performed at local theaters and directed by ex-actors. I have done about five plays/musicals at my time there. Along with that I have also been in a few of the student films at my high school ( not fancy college films). On top of that I perform with an outreach program through a nationally accredited regional theater. I have also sung classically at Carnegie hall and in London with a youth chamber choir. My question was, is it possible to get an agent with those “credits” in theory, assuming I send in a demo without doing student films? (i forgot to mention I am looking for a musical theater agent). Side question when they ask for “demo reel” can I send them a well taped video of myself performing a monologue or is that the reason I need to do student films? Thank you any help is appreciated.