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How did you get interested in being an Actor? by deepthinker96 • last post Jun 7th
Hey To start with me i can remember it started when i was 15 (21 now). I saw a teenage movie and in one scene i thought 'hey i could have made this better'. I sadly forgot the title of the movie. I actually only have thought of it till now, because im in a fulltime job since im 18. Now i want to be more active in acting. Would love to hear your storys. And sorry if my english offends you i am austrian :).
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 7 by AutoModerator • last post Jun 7th
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.
Process of submitting via email to talent agents by usefulpenguin5 • last post Jun 7th
Hey fellow actors, I have two questions in regards to submitting to talent agents via email. 1. Do I write cover letters in the body of email and then attach the suggested files (headshot, resume, reel) or is the cover letter its own pdf that we attach as well? 2. Is it okay to attach headshots and resumes or are attachments not opened up for fear of viruses? I'm just confused as to how I would send links to headshots and resumes unless I created a website.
Paypal Artists? Alternatives for Money-making? by ottwrights • last post Jun 7th
Hi, I would definitely include myself in the category of an "unsuccessful" professional actor. I prefer the Michigan area due to location and I'm plenty involved in a lot of different live projects. Is it weird to drop in a bio that I have a paypal in the case that someone might want to support me as an artist? I like to perform...and I'm pretty sure others in the area like to watch me perform...but I've gotta have a dinner every now and then.
Medical physical tests for lead actors in series? What does that involve? by Healthyactress • last post Jun 7th
Resources for Facial Expressions by owlydew • last post Jun 7th
Redditors that have improved their range of facial expressions - what resources did you use? Did you focus on imitating a certain model or actor? Any good youtube or book recommendations for this?
Do Non-union actors working under a SAG contract get paid for fittings and hair cuts? by OnlineJethro • last post Jun 7th
Non-union actor working under a SAG contract. Fitting is a few days prior to the official work day. Hair cut is likely on the same day as the fitting. Production is in a "right to work" State. Is that paid as a bump? Hourly rate? Help is appreciated.
Thoughts on dying hair? by artsysock • last post Jun 7th
Been wanting to dye my hair a platinum blonde color (think Pom Klementieff’s color aka Mantis from the MCU) but I’m not sure how much it will affect me getting auditions/roles. I’m Korean American and have naturally dark brown hair. I’ve had platinum blonde hair before and I loved it, but I dyed it back when I started pursuing acting professionally. I know if I dye it I’ll obviously need new headshots, but my question is will it limit my roles considerably? I’ve heard it’s good for actors to have a “brand,” but I’m not sure if having that unnatural (to Asians) hair color will hurt me or help. Opinions?
VO actors familiar with "Gravy for the Brain"? by helloimbrandy • last post Jun 7th
Hello! Are there any voice over actors here who've taken online classes from the website "gravyforthebrain.com" It looks like a good deal and I wanted to know if it's worth subscribing to. Thanks!
What’s involved during an TV/Film actor/actress Physical Medical examination? by Healthyactress • last post Jun 7th
I am an unrep'd actor. Here's my reel: Help! by abracadafnis • last post Jun 7th
Age for casting by julia_imagines • last post Jun 6th
I've notices on several casting calls (particularly for Disney's the One and Only Ivan) that they were looking for actors 18 and older. In that instance, are they looking for people who are actually eighteen or are they simply looking for people who can pull off the look of an...
I'm going to laugh if these cops are found on the hired actors websites. by capthook2 • last post Jun 6th
Who was the first actor in history? by protothema • last post Jun 6th
British Actor based in Beijing. Worked on most of the big Featured movies in the last 5 years. Ill share how to start your career here in China. by TheBigDog81 • last post Jun 6th
Been working as an actor for around 5 to 6 years now. Mainly China , some work in Malaysia ( Marco Polo) Thailand ( Kickboxer: Retaliation ) worked with most of my idols growing up #miketyson #Jeanclaudevandamme #Jackiechan #stevenseagal #wujing #scott adkins ( Or though not all my idols) this was all due to big brother China making my dreams come true. Or though China doesnt come without it's complications, issues acting in China as an foreign actors I can't complain and would love to start sharing my experience, tips, advice. China is a great platform for an actor starting out or even an actor with experience. More than welcome to check my credentials by googling my name Kevin Lee Actor. I have had quite a lot of success here in China are some would consider me one of the more successful foreign actors here. Hope this post can create a good vibe and help people out.
Actors Access - Netflix castings by itsnotjerry_ • last post Jun 6th
Are these legit? I saw the casting listing for Riverdale (back in 2015) on Actors Access and was just wondering if this was legit... Like did this mean anyone anywhere could've submitted a demo/self tape to try and get an audition for Riverdale roles?
I started an acting workshop yesterday by lookwhatlook • last post Jun 6th
Hello everyone! I'm kind of new here (and to the acting world) and I'd like to share my first experience with you, because I'm not so sure how to feel about all of it. First of all I will apologize because this may end up being a wall of text because I have a lot to take off my chest, so sorry if it becomes a long text and thank you if you take the time to read it. So here's the thing. I wanted to be an actress for as long I can remember, but up until now I was never *brave* enough to persue it. Last month I realised I hated what I was majoring in uni and i dropped everything and went for it. The thing is, I went to my first class yesterday and I came out a mess. The class tries to take out your different personalities (the psycho, the manipulative, the pushover, and I really can't remember all of them right now but there are prenty more) so that you can identify them in you and later be able to use it while you act. The thing is, all of my life I've been pretty introverted and not so open about what I think or feel or pretty much anything, and yesterday I had to take all of it out and it made me think that maybe I'm not actress material, and it really made me feel like shit, because this is something I've always dreamt of and now I'm terrified of opening up and showing things of myself I have never shown to anyone else. I don't know, my head is at its full speed since yesterday night and my body hurts and I can't stop analyzing everything that happened yesterday and that might happen in the future. I'm not sure if I'm looking for advice of reasurrance that everything will be fine eventually or what. But idk, everyone is always so nice here I thought I might be heard and even maybe understood here. Sorry if there are any typos or my english is bad, and hope you are all having a good day/night wherever you are!
Update Your Headshots! Contact me for more information. by Max Mamurov • last post Jun 5th
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Intensive acting course or classes LA and or NYC? by TroiasAchilles • last post Jun 5th
Hi All! Im an actor from Ireland and was thinking of going to the states for 1-2 months this summer. does anyone here recommend any affordable classes or teachers/studios in NYC or LA? Im desperate to return to the states and would love to dive into some classes while im there. Would appreciate any feedback so much.
Acting advice for a beginner by GabeDoc7 • last post Jun 5th
Hey Guys! I was hoping if I could get some advice from you all. I’ve been taking acting classes for the past 6 months now at second city but I am not with an agency and not sure if I should go to school and take a film/ acting course and learn more theory or continue with the acting classes at second city. Also I was wondering if doing some model work would be a good start to becoming and actor