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Is it possible to do film school and acting school at the same time? by Supermario12323 • last post Jun 21st
I'm currently in the navy and plan to pursue acting after my enlistment. I'm lucky enough that I will have my college free after the navy. So I planned to go to UCLA for film and Stella Adler's Acting Academy for, well, acting. I was wondering if anyone tried to do the same thing as far as film school and acting school (or even the same schools) at the same time. Is it too much or is it just fine?
What forums are available aside from this subreddit and how old is this subreddit? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Jun 21st
Random, but how old is this subreddit. Was it as active back then as it is now? I ask because I remember just back in 2013, how difficult it was to find information on acting. All of a sudden now there is like unlimited resources on fb and websites and here. I wish I had all this years ago. Its like nowadays we are much kore connected. Reason for this post was that even five years ago, I remember how difficult it was to get info on acting. I dont know if I didnt look hard enough, but resources were slim and all I could find was like 1 forum that was pretty inactive. I felt scams were more common five years ago since people could get away with it. Now ppl are too well connected and share their info. Aside fron this subreddit, I dont know any sites outside of reddit that help educate actors and connect others for discussion about business and such aspects. Even fb groups for acting werent as abundant back then.
[RANT] I'm sick of being asked for a "selfie" by Human_Spirit • last post Jun 21st
I spent hundreds of dollars for pictures, from head shots to full length and in between. It seems as if everything I submit for wants a selfie and not my professional pictures. Ok, I get you want to see what I look like NOW, but here's my beef: If you want a selfie, then why the hell did I spend all this money on pictures? Which has been drilled into my head to get professional pictures taken?? I get it, you want to see what I look like now/today. Well, I'm a male, my look does not change. My hair is the same, I'm clean shaven. I have the option if needed to grow out my hair or face. And let's face it, some days you just don't feel well, so you look like shit in a selfie. So what's the point anymore of having professional pictures done if they keep asking me for selfies? Is this how things are going to be? Should I just make a selfie portfolio? It just aggravates me till no end. Edit: This is for a local car commercial, I've been asked before to be background/extra.
Teenager auditions in L.A. area? by Julia Dibbern • last post Jun 20th
Hi everyone,
I just strolled over from screenwriting, because I had a spontaneous idea.
We're gonna be in L.A. for two weeks at the end of July, and my 16 y.o. son would love the chance to practice his auditioning skills. Is there a database or website somewhere (sorry, I am completely new to this, I only know these things about the German market) where you can check out auditions that are going on in a certain town and apply for them? I guess he'd be delighted to just get the experience or land a tiny little extra role or something.
TIA!
Julia
First time working on set by WordAndCopySayer • last post Jun 20th
I put together a playlist on what to expect the first time you're booked as a principal actor on a TV show or film. I figure you know how to play the scene, but you might not know what to expect from the work experience. Hopefully this will help. Enjoy! [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBWOIhrxtozLgqSxfDlmYHbWkcur0l8Gd](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBWOIhrxtozLgqSxfDlmYHbWkcur0l8Gd)
Private Lessons 1 on 1 On Camera Rates. by MarkiiMoe • last post Jun 20th
I'm a former actor with a few credits under my name (mainly small documentaries, indie films) and I've studied for years at various studios, including experience at the Atlantic Acting School in NYC. I've been thinking of starting up a side-gig teaching 1 on 1 On Camera lessons for Teens over the summer to bring in a bit of extra income. I've been out of acting for a few years due to body image problems, but I still believe that my knowledge of the craft still has some worth and value to provide to others. As far as resources go, I'm already set with a Canon C100 (my brothers a filmmaker) and a shotgun mic to record the "takes" of the sessions. As for price, I'm wondering what the ballpark figure people are willing to pay for such things. And I'm also curious on your general opinions on someone who isn't proven (booking gigs wise) teaching private lessons. I was thinking that $35/hr or $50/90 mins would be fair (considering they'd receive a super HQ take of a scene via dropbox as well) This won't be my first rodeo facilitating as I used to run an acting meetup a few years back, and the people who attended loved my approach and exercises that I did contribute to the sessions. And from the years of experience in acting classes I can say that the amount of bull\*\*\*\* I paid way more money isn't too far off from any service I'd be able to provide myself. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
How important is high energy for actors? by waning-gibbon • last post Jun 20th
I'm asking this because I've noticed that among the more popular, mainstream actors (Jennifer Lawrence, Tom Holland, Gal Gadot), many are usually very energetic and happy-go-lucky. Meanwhile I can only think of a couple actors which could be considered low energy (Bili Lurd, Aubrey Plaza). I'm not sure if these are the right examples but nevertheless, do you think that high energy people have a wider range of roles they can play (i.e. they can play both high and low energy people while low energy people cannot realistically portray high energy people)? I'm only asking out of curiosity, so feel free to be frank with me.
Why does it take so long to get paid for film jobs? by TheCityThatCriedWolf • last post Jun 20th
So this is just a sort of general question, but I had a fellow actor reach out to me asking me if I had gotten paid for a project we recently worked on (which I hadn't) but it brought a question to my mind? Why does it always seem to take so long to get paid for film gigs? When I do theater, I usually get paid right up on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, but with any of my film stuff I always seem to wait over a month to two months (sometimes more!). I should say, most of the stuff I've done has been in the Commercial/Industrial realm, but it just strikes me as weird that we let them take so freaking long. Does anyone know why this is? I'm just curious.
Buddies have you heard? INSTAGRAM TV by Ashleigh Angel Nastassia Klein • last post Jun 19th
CHECK IT OUT BUDDIES, INSTAGRAM TV
SOVAS The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences WORLD OPEN AUDITION by Ashleigh Angel Nastassia Klein • last post Jun 19th
Buddies, have you heard of the #SOVAS the society for voice arts and sciences a Open World Audition is AVAILABLE on the site
Bicoastal Actors! by darlingamateur • last post Jun 19th
I’m a NYC actor who wants to be represented on the west coast as well. How did you guys make that happen?
Professional Social Network for the Arts & Entertainment Industries by CenterStage_co • last post Jun 19th
Hello all, my name is Shane and I am the founder of an in-development startup that is working on building a large scale, multi-occupation/industry, multi-feature professional network that is purpose built for the arts and entertainment industries as a whole. Simply put, we are building the "Linked In for Artist and Entertainers". In general, I'm hoping to get feedback from those of you that are in any stage of your acting careers (even those just looking to break into the industry). While we are wanting to build a platform that appeals to a wide range of occupations (actors, models, musicians, casting directors, set designers, the guy that holds the fuzzy microphone, etc.) we want to ensure that we are including the tools and features that you would find most valuable and what you would like in a platform both personally and professionally. We would be extremely grateful for you to give us feedback on a few things: - What would it take for you to join a professional network specific to the art and entertainment industries? - Do you currently use any other existing network? If so, which one(s) and what do you like or dislike about them? - What potential tools/features would be most important to you? Lastly, if you are interested in keeping up to date with our development or are interested in joining our Beta, feel free to post or message your email along with a little about you. Thank you in advance and we look forward to hearing your feedback!
Where to go from here. by enzz • last post Jun 19th
Hello actors! I have been doing a lot of thinking lately and would love your opinion. Basically something happened in my life that pulled me away from the acting world. It was hard for me to keep up but I tried the best I could. I kept my agent who would send me to a few auditions here and there but that's about it. Now my life has changed for the better and I'm ready to jump back into the business..but how should I do it? I want to get rid of my agent and find a new one. But I don't have enough material for a demo reel (i've only done a few commercials and an episode of a tv-show but nothing with substance) and I don't want to join a low-grade agency again, I'm already a part of one lol. I've taken a few classes and auditioned for a few student films, even cast in one. But that's about it. Can I get your advice on how to proceed from here? Thanks in advance and I wish everyone the best!
Teaching an acting class for my brother's special ed class! Need ideas on simple dance moves and also simple theatre games! by THG497 • last post Jun 19th
Hey everyone! So I'm doing a little actors workshop for my Brother's special ed class. My plan is to do one or two theatre games, talk a little bit about acting, and then I'm going to be teaching a few very simple moves (so far I have jazz square and one that I don't know what its called) and putting it to Broadway's "The Little Mermaid" - Under the Sea (about a minute of music). I need ideas on simple dance moves (links would be great - I'm really not a dancer). Then I need ideas for theatre games you would play with kids 10-13 years old. They must be simple and not involve memorization or really talking in general, as some of his classmates don't talk. So something active and light hearted, preferably with no winner or elimination! Thanks guys :)
Who are the important casting directors in NYC that you need to get in with? by Roxanne712 • last post Jun 19th
I'm looking into workshops with casting directors, and I asked my agents who they'd like to see me get in front of, and they just said "email us and tell us who's giving classes, and we'll tell you if it's worth it" Well, two problems with that. 1. There are multiple workshops with different CDs at different studios every single day and 2. Sometimes my agents just don't answer my damn emails. So, has anyone here worked with or otherwise formed a relationship with a CD that they love? Who are the big casting offices in NYC that I should be prioritizing? I'm primarily thinking about film right now. I'm very uneducated when it comes to this kind of stuff, trying to do my research all over.
This is likely a very stupid question but... by UnsupportableEarmuff • last post Jun 19th
There wasn’t a “no stupid questions” post for today so I guess I have to make an idiot of myself this way, hooray! So I’m a male Actor/presenter, and I had headshots taken recently (and they paint me in quite a flattering light if I do say so myself) but I’ve just got back from a contract that I had to grow a beard for. Personally I’m a fan of it, so I kept it but now I’m starting to put myself up for more things and my headshots don’t have me with a beard. My question is simply: How likely are most people/auditioners to care? I’m more than happy to shave it if asked (my body is my tool, I’ll shape it how it needs to be to do the job, y’know?) and I typically go for smaller roles/short films if that would affect anything (not by choice, it’s just what I normally manage to land auditions for and I wouldn’t have the first idea where to get a “decent” agent for anything bigger, I’m still new to the game) Anyway yeah... That’s the question I guess!
I have a meeting with a manager tomorrow, how do I prepare/what should I expect? by thomyorkesadoptedson • last post Jun 19th
If they like me, will they offer me a contract on the spot? What’s a standard contract? What questions should I ask? Thanks everybody!
I'm 14 and I want to act. by Polyglot_US • last post Jun 18th
I'm 14 and I want to act. Of course I don't actually look like a 14 year old guy. I look 18. I don't know what I can do as of right now. Summer is starting so I can't join my schools club but I still want to progress as an actor. I have no clue what I'm doing but I know all I want to do is to give a stunning performance.
Practical Aesthetics by tittiemcvitie • last post Jun 18th
Hi, I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has studied/is familiar with the technique of Practical Aesthetics. I'm about to start a new class which focuses on PA. Initially, I was really excited about it. However, the more I read into it, the more I am concerned. The class passionately dismisses the concept of characterisation and, instead, preaches the fact that the actor is able to simply find everything they need in the script alone. The whole 'as if' idea sounded really intriguing at first, however, I'm now beginning to question whether or not PA is really for me. I love the idea of delving into a script to fully discover a character and form their psychology (if that makes any sense at all), in order to bring that character to the stage/set and portray them faithfully. So, my question is, is it at all possible to create your character using PA, or are you only ever really playing yourself in slightly different ways? Any help/advice would be much appreciated. Cheers!
Self Tape by MissAndreaDraper • last post Jun 17th
I recently was asked to send in a self tape. I know a little bit about blogging but I normally don't vblog. I know being able to submit self tapes when asked is become a frequently asked question in my life. I wanted to know if anyone has any tips...