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which rep would you choose as an agent? by miceinwalls • last post Oct 11th
I posted earlier and I have a big indecisive situation. My current agent is a starter agent but she is quite easy to talk to and I feel there is mutual respect. She is very new. I've been with her for 2 months. I know ending things now is pretty soon, but I felt maybe it was a good idea to try to get a more experienced agent. ​ I met up with a new potential agent who seems pretty hardworking. Though I don't like his personality too much. I felt he was very defensive when I asked him about asking for an **annual submission report**. He said it was in his own words "needy". I like his frankness, but I feel he is the type of agent who would always be on my case for everything I do. He mentions unless he sees I am invested in my career, then he won't be invested in me. Basically, he dismissed a lot of my training as okay, but not reputable, and then offered a list of recommendations. All this is fair points, since he will ultimately be putting his reputation on the line if I screw up an audition. I would make sure I am well-equipped of course. I just felt he looked down on me as an actor, since during our interview he was just dismissive of my credentials and said I needed more. I don't have problems with suggestions, but I do feel this is bordering on some kind of boundary cross. I can see his agency as potentially being good for me, but there is no way I can predict that. Either I'm stuck here lol. I have seen some clients of his who have taken courses he recommended, and they haven't booked a thing from him for over a year or two. I'm not saying this is a bad reflection of his abilities, but I don't know what to think. His clients, the ones I like, are booking and working often. As mentioned in my previous post, I would not be taking a course just to appease him or some cd just because they favor a specific coach. He never said it was mandatory, but it kinda feels like something he strongly suggests. So I don't know what to do. I can't decide and I feel either situation will go wrong and I can't have everything... I'm not exactly in a position where I am getting so many offers from many agents lol. I wish. ​
IM LOSING CONFIDENCE I need help by matthewdgordon • last post Oct 10th
I’m a new actor. Right now I’m in Chicago as Fred Casely playing next to an unbelievable Roxie. Everyone knows she’s more experienced than me. I like I frustrate her as well as the director with my lack of skill. How do I keep confidence when the environment is negative and the cast is more experienced than I am? Also I know that directors like a quiet rehearsal room and to have your lines memorized but are there something’s below the surface that are good to know? Thanks!
Can someone help me understand this better when it comes to actors? by fresh_out_of_water • last post Oct 10th
I have a question, it may be stupid, I don't think it is, but here it goes. Why is it so hard to get even an actor who has just even the slightest recognizable face into a film that a new filmmaker is doing? I ask this because I'm a new filmmaker, a new filmmaker who has been trying for the last what - three years now to get what I feel is a really unique - not horror film but psychological thriller film, off the ground. I planned on crowdfunding it but I know from talking to other successful filmmakers in my area - if your film doesn't have some recognizable actors, not A-list but at least recognizable, or some that have a good fan base, your crowdfunding project isn't going to do well, because people will usually fund projects with familiar faces. So I reach out to actors, not A-list actors by any means, but actors who are at the least recognizable, or actors who have at least a good fan base of followers on Twitter and/or Instagram - all of them, their agents, their managers - either they don't respond back or their agents/managers respond with, "oh no, he doesn't get attached to projects without money." So I respond back saying, "I'm not asking the actor to become attached without money, but I'm asking him to read the script and if he's interested, then let me know and when I launch my crowdfunder, I can let potential backers know that I have his interest and if the actor does this, I'd name him as executive producer in the film and on all marketing materials." Then I hear silence. It is so infuriating. Then some just straight out say, "no, the actor won't consider projects that aren't funded yet." Yeah, but in order to fund a project via crowdfunding, you have to have - if not an A-list actor then either a recognizable one and if you don't, you don't get funded, but then on the flip side, actors won't come on board without a project being funded. It's a horrible catch-22. So, with all that being said, my question is, are all actors like this? Because so far, I've contacted 1,212 actors, including horror actors, the usual ones you see attending horror conventions, 80's stars, child stars, actors from commercials, and I know it's not because of my screenplay, because the story is darn good. I read it a few months after I wrote it and it gave me nightmares...and others have said it's good, but I just don't get it. Do actors truly understand the plight of new filmmakers? Up and coming filmmakers? Or are they just doing their part in trying to keep the filmmaking circle closed so no, new filmmakers can enter in and get their break into the craft? Someone help me out with some answers here because this has gotten me truly despondent.
Lately a few actors have commented to me that they have trouble “reciting their lines” while being in pursuit of their objective...so... by Winniehiller • last post Oct 10th
Do you have premium accounts on both Actors Access and Casting Frontier, or did you pick just one? by Throwawaywts • last post Oct 10th
Am I not supposed to send attachments of my headshot and resume when submitting to theatrical agents? by penguin_reddit • last post Oct 10th
This is news to me. How else am I supposed to get that information to them? Actors Access profile ?
My Thanos Impression (screen actors guild entry application. (not a joke) by FuckerOMally • last post Oct 10th
NYC Actors: ActorsConnection vs. OneOnOne? by ohnoilostmypassword • last post Oct 10th
Can anyone weigh in on which is better, or alternatives for agent/casting director meet and greets? Not looking for negativity about the validity of these/similar businesses where you pay to get in the room. Thank you!
Having a podcast as an actor. by actorgod888 • last post Oct 10th
Is it wise for an actor to have a podcast? or can that work against him in the future?
I'm confused :( by mallycat • last post Oct 9th
So on one of the audition postings it says that auditions will be by submissions only, what does that mean?? Do I have to be at that audition or do I send in a video? All help is appreciated, thank you!
The actors foundry by kadeshcollie • last post Oct 9th
Does anyone have any experience using the actors foundry subscription service i wanna know what im getting into before i buy it.
A YouTube Channel Dedicated to Actors All Around The World | Channel Trailer by eddiemagic7 • last post Oct 9th
Should I get high for a performance? by i8GILBERTSgrape • last post Oct 9th
So, I am doing a college production of The Dybbuk by Ansky. I am playing the role of Channon and I’m wondering if there is anything I can do to really immerse myself in the role. This is a very low budget show, in essentially a black box, it is very stripped down with a group of student actors, who like myself are not professionals. The rehearsals run in a very kicked back manner, and I want to take some role of leadership in steering the cast in a professional direction. Im a junior now in college and have been doing shows since I arrived on campus, and before then growing up. Just because some are inexperienced or nervous, that does not mean we can’t act like we aren’t. I had a close buddy do acid today and it got me thinking. Can I rehearse or perform while in an intoxicated state. I know actors who have been drunk on stage. If I rehearse high, can I bind myself to this character and his story on some deeper level? Channon already has a very sad story, and I’m not having trouble channeling or portraying it. I just want to be completely and totally immersed in his struggles, I want to fool myself into thinking it is my own struggle. Does anyone have any experience with anything like this? Will I freeze up and forget lines? I have never had much trouble being off book in the past, I don’t know what to expect. Mazeltov!
What matters most at the auditions? by Funnyanglezsolt • last post Oct 9th
Hi All, First off, apologies for chiming in as a non-actor but you’ll see my intentions are noble (ie. I need your help :) We have been working on a [Hollywood talent agent/manager game](https://store.steampowered.com/app/943130/Cattle_Call_Hollywood_Talent_Manager/) for almost 3 years and it will finally be released in about 3 weeks. I did a lot of research for this game, read dozens of articles, watched videos, etc. to make it as realistic as possible. However, I’ve always struggled to pinpoint one of the core elements/moments in the game: the auditions. To be more specific, how to balance the importance of different factors that determine who wins the roles. This morning I finally decided to turn to the experts directly and stop my inner-, relentless speculation :) I’d be immensely grateful if you could help me fine tune this part of the game. According to your experience, what’s more important for the casting people when they choose the actor for a role? Is it that the actor fits the character description in the casting notice perfectly or a very talented actor who doesn’t exactly meets the requirements has equal or better chance of landing the role? Say, the casting notice calls for a slim, handsome, white actor with an age range of 30-40. Does an outstanding actor who’s a bit chunky and average looking has a chance of beating the "perfect fits" and book the role? Let's say all these actors are kind of unknown, so "fame level" does not affect the decision. Thank in advance for enlightening me :)
Interview with writer and director Michael Mongillo by Michael_Dinich • last post Oct 9th
I run an interview series where I have been fortunate enough to talk with a few actors and people involved in the industry. As a complete outsider, I think they are kind of interesting, and I have posted a few here, and the feedback has been positive. My latest is with Michael Mongillo who has a cool new movie out, ’Diane.’ I spent almost an hour with him on the phone and some of the interview I had to cut for brevity, but I think he gave a few cool tips that may help. Also, if you have questions you think I should add to the series please let me know. [interview ](http://vcb.bz/2uz0)
NEW COLUMN - The Aging Process and Your Headshots by SecretAgentMan • last post Oct 8th
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/why-aging-naturally-is-better-than-plastic-surgery-even-in-holly-65462/
Aspiring Actor by Samar Aditya • last post Oct 8th
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Is it better to join like 1-year conservatory program or 6-week workshop? by TheDarkKnightBegins • last post Oct 8th
Okay. I'm from Indonesia, almost 26 years old and want to go to Los Angeles to be an actor. ​ However, I will be doing a limb lengthening surgery first soon. So being conservative, I'd say that I will be closer to 30 when I go to LA. ​ I just took a look at some of the programs that these acting schools offer and I searched for some well-known ones. ​ I personally don't need a degree in acting to feel high status. I am not young, so I'd prefer a brief quick training. However, I also want to do one that could give me certificate that won't be overlooked easily by the time I apply for acting jobs. ​ So in short, I want to train acting in a good recognized school which will help my career, but not too long, but also not too quick to the point where it gets meaningless (NYFA offers a 2-day workshop lol) ​ And what's the best school to do this? From what I found, some names like The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, New York Film Academy caught my eye.
Famous actors who started at 30 by TheDarkKnightBegins • last post Oct 8th
I'm beginning to worry about my age. Like in the past, I've wasted a lot of times unnecessary and did a lot of mistakes. I thought I was gonna stay young forever but then suddenly I woke up in the morning, realized that I wasn't that young anymore. I like to read actors' wiki pages and most of them (if not all) started so early like below 20. I found a few who did started pretty late though: **Charles Bronson** My most favorite actor of all time. Born in Nov 1921 and his first film is 1951 *'In 1950, he married and moved to Hollywood, where he enrolled in acting classes and began to find small roles.'* So I'd assume that he was at least 28 at that time. Anyway, things were probably different back then. Directors would understand that he was busy in the war and stuff. He's also quite an anomaly being really famous when he was 47 after *Once Upon A Time in the West* (1968) **James Coburn** Born in Aug 1928. First television appearence in 1957. So he was 29. But I suspected he started studying acting quite earlier. **Mickey Rourke** Born in Sep 1952. First film in 1979. He was at least 26. Not so old though. **Yayan Ruihan** He's a less well-known Indonesian actor who actually started after 40. But obviously he's not comparable to the 3 actors mentioned above. https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayan_Ruhian But hey, let me just cheer myself up by reminding myself of how much disadvantages I had over Bronson, Coburn, etc. They were lucky to be born in the US. I wasn't. They also didn't need to do height surgery to get them to normal respectable male height. Last but not least, I also had unsupportive parents. I don't really think about reaching their level. But I just hope one day I can be a part of this industry.