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What if you're interested in the EU film industry? by fieryroad • last post Jul 19th
The American market seems more "open" - at least from what I read here... Some of my favourite films would be Kieslowski's "Three Colours trilogy", Polanski's "Venus in Fur". Also "The Lobster", "La Vie d' Adele" and such. I adored "Café de Flore" (I think that it was made in France and Canada). Some more general examples of films would be the "Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight" trilogy, "Call Me by Your Name", Woody Allen's "Matchpoint" etc... You must get an idea of what I mean by now... Where do you get auditions for this type of - kind of more "sophisticated" films? There usually isn't much fuss around them... Would be grateful for any opinion.
How did you get your agent? by strugglingactress • last post Jul 19th
Just curious to hear peoples stories. Some agents find me on LA casting, some from industry referrals, and some from when I self submit. How did you find yours?
Actor Reel Shoot? by gigixxx0 • last post Jul 19th
Hello. Is their any good studios to record a demo reel in the Bay Area? I’m having trouble finding some! Anything helps. Thanks.
Boundaries in acting by EternallySamurai • last post Jul 19th
I'm a semi-cosplayer who is freshly on the way to grasping the basics of theatrical acting to enhance my character in cosplay, & during my interactions with my local cosplay community I'd casually inject traits & utilize the character's status (i.e: a feudal lord) to humourously get along with others & in turn friends would call me "lord, lord!" as a term of endearment ... However during a meet up with a friend of mine (who is one of many founders spearheading the cosplay club I'm in) earlier on today, I came to learn from him that a few members of the club became affected by me being too heavily "in-character" even out of cosplay, & immediately I became crestfallen, unaware of the ethical boundaries that entail in acting ... Yet deeply sorry over those whom I caused offense to. How do actors shed their characters off from their true selves? when it's appropriate to be in-character or break character? Most importantly: how do they adjust back into the real world? I'd appreciate some insight. Thanks!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jul 19 by AutoModerator • last post Jul 19th
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.
Man, some Casting Directors really got some nerve by CDAYt • last post Jul 18th
Now I understand that in the Acting industry you’ll hear a lot of No’s after auditioning but when on an actor website, why would a casting director reach out to you personally (without self submission) to invite you to come somewhere and Audition only to reject you afterwards? I don’t take rejection personally, I usually just brush it off and tell myself I’ll get the next one, maybe they just didn’t like my acting which is fine, but they could’ve saved so much time by just looking at my reels or maybe asking me to film a self tape instead of having me take an hr to meet them where they’re at to pretty much waste one another’s time. And no, how I’m expressing myself in this rant is not what I do when I meet them in person. I’m just in the mood right now
Man, some Casting Directors really got nerve RANT by CDAYt • last post Jul 18th
Now I understand that in this industry you’ll hear a lot of No’s after auditioning but when on an actor website, why would a casting director reach out to you personally (no self submission) to invite you to come somewhere and Audition only to reject you afterwards? I don’t take rejection personally, I usually just brush it off and tell myself I’ll get the next one, maybe they just didn’t like my acting which is fine, but they could’ve saved so much time by just looking at my reels or maybe asking me to film a self tape instead of having me take an hr to meet them where they’re at to pretty much waste one another’s time. And no how I’m expressing myself in this rant is not what I do when I meet them in person.
Good classes in Arizona? by nobodyshoe • last post Jul 18th
Looking for good classes in az if yu know of any please recommend them :)
Abhimanyu murder: Prime accused arrested [P] by lord_dinkan • last post Jul 18th
I would love to act, BUT..... by Stephen Foster • last post Jul 17th
I would love to act, but I don’t have an agent. I would love to act, but I’m not in SAG. I would love to act, but I’m broke. I would love to act, but I’m working nine-to-five. I would love to act, but everything is precast. I would love to act, but my agent never sends me out.
Did you get a pretty volatile list of negatives? It’s the “but” that keeps us behind. It’s what we use to avoid taking risk. We can’t take a risk and then immediately criticize and critique ourselves for taking it. The risk is the thing that counts in the end. I’ve used every one of the above excuses to keep me from acting. But I do know that each one is flimsy as a paper lantern and must be kicked under the carpet. What acting practice has begun to teach you is to act under all circumstances. Begin to practice your acting and the doors will start to swing open for you.
Headshot feedback? I had an amateur photographer take a couple because I was in a pinch, but I think I need to invest in higher quality ones for the future. by dm-me-chickennuggets • last post Jul 17th
When did you know if this was a career or a hobby for you ? by lanymas08 • last post Jul 17th
17F here, no experience, no training, a newbie in every sense of the word when it comes to acting. My question to you is when did you know if acting was a career choice or a side hobby? How did you make that decision? I'm entering my senior year of high school and I'm conflicted. I know that just because I have an admiration for acting doesn't mean it's the career for me. But not having a plan makes me anxious. I have no idea where im going. And logically I know I have to "test the waters" before making big decisons. But I don't really know how to half-do things. I feel like I either have to dive in and dedicate my life to this profession or find a more practical way to spend my time. Or at least that's how the world makes me feel. It seems like all of my friends have goals and plans, and all I have is this... insatiable admiration of acting thats been here forever and I don't know what to do with it. I'm sure most of you have been here in some degree, choosing how much of yourself you dedicate to this art. How did you get clarity?
First audition advice by MajorCaterpillar • last post Jul 17th
Hey guys. I've recently started looking for ways to get into acting at the ripe old age of 28. I've done some modelling years ago and some very casual acting back in high school, but I basically have no experience or knowledge of the business beyond what I've been able to pick up by lurking around here. So now a local studio has put out a casting call for a short film and I'm interested. I figure it's an open call since it has the time and place for auditions, but they've also asked to: >send photos and some information about yourself, a short video or a showreel I imagine this is so they have some context about who the hell just walked in when I show up. Now the photos are pretty self-explanatory, but as a fledgling wannabe actor I have neither a showreel nor the first clue what the short video should be. Just introduce myself with a quick video taken with a phone? A monologue with a more professional setup? Something in between? Could you guys offer any advice on this? And while we're at it, what kind of information about myself would be appropriate, bearing in mind I have no relevant experience to speak of? Thanks for your time.
This ad popped up on my feed, this kind of stuff sucks to see. by pickled-manatee_ • last post Jul 17th
Castittalent.com by PrincessFluffy1111 • last post Jul 17th
Hi does anyone have experience of this casting site? I am a British working actress, and I was invited to submit an audition by a legit Casting Director using this platform and signed up as a free user. Since then I created a profile and I have to pay to use it if I want to submit to any of the other castings but the casting notifications that they keep sending are not applicable to me eg: for Male roles, not in my age bracket, not in my Continent! I am in the UK.... I have emailed them about this twice, but they have never bothered to reply... the whole thing is screaming scam to me. But for the fact originally I was invited to submit a taped audition by a Legit CD. Also I used the feedback feature to a major Studio CD, and the reply was brutal to say the least.... so just wanted some US based Actor folks experience of this site please!
Can anyone assist? (Advice) by HandsomeVakk • last post Jul 17th
I have a very good friend who has recently graduated from Uni with a First Class Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Musical Theatre. She is incredibly talented and is professionally trained in singing and dancing etc. She’s been involved in multiple shows as leads since I’ve known her but she’s recently hit a rut after Uni and it’s taking it’s toll on her confidence as she believes it’s all been for nothing and she can’t progress. She tells me that she simply can’t get an agent because she hasn’t attended school X or school Y, so they won’t even consider her and that continuing to do the shows she’s been doing won’t be a benefit to her career because she needs to go up a level as such and her only option now is to her Masters, though that isn’t what she wants to do. I’m none the wiser to this as it’s not my field. Would anyone be able to give me on advise on what I can suggest to her? This is UK based by the way.
NEW COLUMN - Setting Timetables for Your Career by SecretAgentMan • last post Jul 16th
https://www.backstage.com/advice-for-actors/secret-agent-man/why-you-should-change-your-expectations-instead-accepting-failure/
Time to call it quits? by Wutini • last post Jul 16th
Hey guys. Just to warn you, this may be a long post, but I’m in dire need of some advice or even just opinions. I’m having a freak out, or as I like to call them, “An actor’s moment”. Some background first. I’ve been acting professionally for about 6 years now in Los Angeles (native raised), working actor for about 3 years. I don’t have super huge credits; two lead roles in ULB indie features, countless leads for shorts, a butt load of commercials and print jobs, a few network co-stars and a guest star spot on a pretty large YouTube Red series. I’m currently Union because of a must join earlier this year, and haven’t really worked since January. Having gone to just a handful of auditions due to the fact (I used to make 90% of my income from non-union commercials). The other night at a rehearsal for a project that was given to me because I worked with the director previously, I was told we were shooting on a specific date. Being me, I totally forgot that I was taking my SO and her son on a trip that weekend, so when I mentioned it to her, she was obviously upset. I promptly emailed the director and told him of my situation and asked if we could postpone the shoot and if not, I would totally understand if he needed to recast. The problem is, when discussing it with my SO (who isn’t an actor), she told me that I love acting so much that I forget everything else in the world. That I would die for acting. Which lead me to think, “holy shit. She’s right.” I don’t know if this is a good thing to be. I’ve had a good run, but I feel like I’m reaching my limit. Maybe some words of encouragement or I’m being stupid? Or have I let my passion consume me? TL;DR Despite actually being good at acting and it being a constant fuel in my life, Is acting worth sacrificing my whole life for with no guarantee I’ll be a working actor again?
How do you know if a Stage Name is taken? by Lennypoco • last post Jul 16th
I’ve searched all over and couldn’t find anything. Is there like a database that lets you know what Stage Names are being used by others in the business? And how do you claim one? Is that something that’s only applicable once you’re Equity/SAG, or how to non-union actors solidify their Stage Name? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Adution internationaly by jondoe1996cro • last post Jul 16th
Does anybody now how to? Or any adution sites that are legit and free