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Acting with glasses by Rumple28 • last post Jun 15th
I was a promising actor at school and it was an aspiration, but ruled myself out for wearing glasses (and having bad enough eyesight that I can't go without), and also being SAsian, deciding that those two things would strike out almost every role. Was that premature? Contacts and laser eye surgery are not options at the moment.
Need advice on applying late to an extras casting call by _emma_stoned • last post Jun 14th
I asked this in There are No Stupid Questions but I wanted to get a little more feedback, please let me know what you think! : There was a major casting call for a BIG feature film in my area and they were casting for extras, but I only just learned about it today. The Facebook post was posted May 30th and it said the fitting was between 5/31 and 6/3, and that the shooting is happening 6/18 to 7/14, which means the fitting deadline has obviously passed. I'm not the 'typical' extra or actor looks or body-wise, but from their casting call it seems like they need young adults and I fit that. If I send in with the email format they provided, is there any chance of me getting an email back even though the fitting was ten days ago? They seem to post a casting call multiple times if they haven't found enough people/the right person, but they haven't done that for this one. And I should add that on another casting call they posted right after this one, there was a 'BOOKED OUT' written at the top of the posting, leading me to believe if they're done booking they make a note of it on the post, but I'm not 100% sure that's what it means. Please tell me if submitting late is a good idea!
Is Alan Baltes a scam? by hyzkoa • last post Jun 14th
He recently posted video auditions for Star Wars, Spiderman: Homecoming's sequel and Captain Marvel, but he asks for a fee. Is he scamming actors? I looked up in twitter and there are mixed vibes.
Foreign Actors in the US by LindaTheGr8 • last post Jun 14th
Hey guys, so I'm a South African looking to move to the US to further pursue acting. Right now I work as a teacher and do some theatre work on the side. I've been looking at film schools but i honestly can't afford any of the good ones. So i was just wondering if there are any foreign actors that managed to make the move to the US without going to film school there?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 14 by AutoModerator • last post Jun 14th
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.
Help to make a filmmaking/acting storyline realistic by Cocktupus • last post Jun 14th
I'm writing a story that involves a film making plot. I know nothing about film making/acting so I hoped to get some advice here to make it realistic. The plot is this: Our villain (lets call him Jack), wants to get a filmmaker (lets call him Charlie) to shoot a kidnapping scene. Jack is going to use this footage for malicious purposes, and as such, wants to remain anonymous (He doesn't Charlie knowing who he is). In order to achieve this, Jack is going to call Charlie on the phone, making an excuse as to why he cant be there in person (e.g. he's abroad doing some important business). He's going to ask Charlie if he can go ahead and do the casting, do the shoot, all at relatively short notice. Charlie says yes, as he's a bit desperate for work, and the whole thing goes ahead, without him ever meeting Jack. How realistic is this? As a filmmaker, if someone called you asking to shoot a scene, sent you a script and the description of the characters, but said that they can't be there in person to meet you, would you do it? What excuse might Jack some up with for just wanting one scene? My original thought was that Jack tells Charlie that it's a screen test, and that if it goes well, he'll let him shoot the whole movie. But it this realistic? Also, as an actor, if you were told that there was a job that involved shooting a single kidnapping scene, would that raise any questions/ seem unusual? Thanks in advance.
Any stunt actors here? I need recommendations for good stunt training locations in Los Angeles, please! by niilecoy • last post Jun 14th
The only place I've heard of that is not that expensive and good is JAM, but they're a little too far from the Los Angeles (DTLA) area. Any other good places that are inexpensive and close by? Thank you!
Was browsing Gin Hammond (Vengeful Spirit, Mirana, Drow Ranger, Enchantress voice actor) website and I found out new lines for Artifact were recorded. by knivardyh • last post Jun 13th
Nothing really special, but I was thinking maybe Sorla Khan will have Gin Hammond as voice actor. Also, maybe new lines were recorded for DOTA, such as arcane rune lines and stuff. I thought it would be nice to share this as I think and hope Artifact will have original voice lines, and not the DOTA 2 ones (at least for some characters). [Source](http://www.ginhammond.com/recent-and-upcoming-projects)
Piercings question by ExpensivePeach • last post Jun 13th
I have a belly button piercing and I kind of want to get my nipples pierced, but I don’t want to limit the kinds of roles I can get. My question is does it really matter if I have those as an actress if they don’t really show? I don’t have any facial piercings or tattoos so I’m not going to fall into those character types. Thanks for any advice in advance!
Should I stick with my extra gig? by poliwhirldude • last post Jun 13th
So there's a major Hollywood movie (obviously can't say which one) that happens to be filming in my hometown, and I managed to get signed and fitted as an extra. While I've never really wanted to do extra work, I have a sentimental attachment to the specific filming location (it's like five minutes from my house), and being an extra in this film might be the last time I ever get to be in this location before it gets torn down soon. This was to be an exception to my 'no extra work' rule. And when I initially submitted for this, my thought was that this would be a great sendoff to this cherished childhood location\- to be in a film with a Hollywood cast and crew shooting in this place before it's gone for good sounded perfect to me. But now, after really thinking about it, I'm getting cold feet. When I submitted for this, I didn't really think very much about what I actually committed to, and after hearing that daily calls might potentially be as early as 2AM and remembering that films like this could shoot for up to 20 hours a day, I'm worried that I'm just going to be miserable the whole time and that the novelty of being in this place is going to go away *fast.* Not to mention that the extra role I have is "recurring, with matching shots" (if anyone can guess what that means, I would be grateful) so I'm going to be committing to twelve whole days of (possibly) grueling hours, odd sleep schedules (if I get to sleep at all), and nothing at all to show for it in the end. I mean, I can't even put this on my resume because it's not an actual role. Plus, I've been on film sets before (not nearly this large or important, but still), so I don't know how much "the experience of being on a film set" would really help me in my career at this point. Plus, I'm mostly a theater actor anyway and the tedium of film sets often drive me crazy (and that's when I'm in a speaking role; I can't imagine what it would be like as an extra.) Am I just being pessimistic? Could this be a really great experience that I should see through to the end? After all, it is a stone's throw away from my house, in a (most likely) air\-conditioned building that means a lot to me; I may not get an opportunity like this again. Or do you think I'd be better spending my time doing something else for my career? Could being an extra actually hurt me as an actor? Any insight you all have would be super helpful. Thanks!
Do I put these on my resume? by i_want_to_act • last post Jun 13th
I was in a short film but I played a student and I had no lines, I was just working on putting something together during cooking and yes I did have a name in the part and there was no audition required, I was just offered a part for the film when I tried to audition for a character but it had already been cast. I was in a music video and I played a Zombie and there was acting involved, I had no name in it and no lines, none of us did. But they are offering us a reel when requested. Do I put these on my resume so people know I have had some experience? I was already in a play for community theater so I put that on. I definitely won't put background work as experience. I know that is a no no even though some actors do it because they try to impress casting directors but it doesn't work. Instead it makes you look desperate and amateur if I know correctly.
monologues by Actingismylifee • last post Jun 12th
hi, just got a general question... Can you pick an extract from any play and call that a monologue if it is said by one character and would there be any issues with copyright or would you have to find a monologue from a play that has already been established...
Looking for an interview where an actor says the construct of the word "craft" messed him up. by morerobotsplease • last post Jun 12th
Maybe it was Clive Owen? Or someone like him? I remember an actor talking about how the word "craft" could be a detriment to actors. Any clues appreciated.
I'm just so damn confused about choices to make as an actor. Everyone says stick to your choices and there's no wrong choice. But it absolutely feels like there are wrong choices by PepperAnnPearson • last post Jun 12th
Context: I'm currently in an acting class working on a scene with a scene partner, and my character is in a bar and is approached by a guy who's into her. They're strangers, and he's trying to talk to her. So she's of course trying to feel him out like anyone would At one point in the scene, I'm examining the male character while he's trying to talk to me, and my teacher was basically like, "What's going on through your mind? What is she thinking about this guy?" I said that she's thinking about him and noticing his body language and mannerisms because he's excitedly talking about his passion for his project. I'm still trying to evaluate him. My teacher said "I can't see that because I have no idea what she's thinking about this guy, whether or not she likes him". Yeah...but so what? They're strangers. They just met. My character is trying to feel him out to see if she wants to leave the bar with him What's wrong if I go for a choice where you can't tell if my character is still deciding on what she thinks of this guy? Why do I have to be into him or not into him. Honestly, this whole thing about choices is the most frustrating part of acting for me because even when I make choices and stick to it, I still get critiqued. And it sounds like there is such a thing as a wrong choice. Also, I'm not saying I can't get critiqued. I welcome it. But what I'm frustrated by is the contradictory advice I'm getting from everyone. It's driving me mad. Just freakin tell me how to play the character then. I much prefer that :(
I got in! (Bachelor acting school in Oslo) by Gwarek2 • last post Jun 12th
So I got in to NSKI, and I'm starting in August, and I've already done some acting/prod.ass./extra-work on a production about ww2 here in Norway, where I also met a whole bunch of like-minded individuals, professional actors and people who have worked on some well-known stuff (even met someone who had already gone to the school I was applying for) I'm so excited and I can't contain myself! Just had to vent
Conservatories and Degrees by dannylawrence • last post Jun 12th
I'm 19, and have finally committed to acting as a career. I graduated high school at 17 with a low gpa (lower 2.5) and went to college for an Education degree for a semester and a half (failed most of my classes because the school was awful and I fell into a depression) before dropping out. It wasn't making me happy and I finally realized that it wasn't for me and have been building experience by doing shows and taking classes from studios in NYC and New Jersey where I'm from. I'm wondering if I should reapply to different acting schools for a BFA or do a conservatory program, but it seems like I've kind of screwed myself by failing classes and essentially destroying my transcript. Are there BFA programs that would take me with such a low GPA and transcript? Conservatories seem like another viable option, but I can't seem to find any ones that don't seem like scams. And on top of all that, is the training I would get from a BFA program or a conservatory really necessary if I want to have a successful career in acting?
i feel like acting is only getting harder and harder to break through by Unlockmybrain • last post Jun 12th
now i find myself self-taping for unpaid student films to even get an in person audition..... like... what??? my body won't even let me put in effort anymore because i feel like it's such a fucking waste of time. i see rich younger kids graduating with no reel getting signed and no decent agent will give me the time of day when i have a decent reel of indie and short films. it's just ridiculous man. everything now is expected to be of such high quality footage, but theres so many goddamn actors and equipment is so expensive, i'm just at a loss for how to compete or break through, not to mention every single person i know in this industry is incredibly selfish and all about themselves. i'm tired of being alone doing this and not being able to afford anything, this is all just bullshit man it really is
Choosing between 2 agents by lamorna28 • last post Jun 12th
Hi, I've just started acting for the last few months and very fortunate to be in the position to choose between two agents. Based in UK. But unsure who to go with or how to approach. Options below: **Agent A** **Pros**; Good following on social, been in the industry for 20 \+ years, came to see my work, nice guy, gave me tips on what he thinks would improve me, well known with the industry in UK. **Cons**; been told by two other actors to avoid based on him being nice but not great to work with and possibly choosing his favourite, took a little bit of chasing at times, new agency, strong character when talking to him was a bit hard to get a word in. **Agent B;** **Pro**; keen to know me and my family, good opportunities in UK and Europe, happy for me to take time out to study and improve if needed, gave me tips on how to improve my profile so improving my head shot, also an actor but now focuses on the agency, run by him and another person, very professional **Cons;** was unable to see my work when invited as was sick, new agency, following on social not as big as other agent. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I have met both and now thinking whether to have a follow call or to just pick one.
Seeking actors to shoot scenes by tclev97 • last post Jun 12th
Let's try this again... PM if you're interested. Got some scenes that I'd like to shoot on a quality camera with some quality equipment. Need some actors to shoot with...
Going to Los Angeles for a few days, seeking some advice. by actingthrowaway978 • last post Jun 12th
Hello r/acting. I'm new here and would like some advice regarding a short upcoming trip to LA. I recently left a high paying (and stressful) career in the finance sector to pursue acting. It has always been a passion of mine and something I would love to engage in again. I live about 5 hours away from LA and am going to travel there in a few days to see the area and look for possible places to move into. While there I would be interested in finding an acting class for a single session (is this even possible?). I just finished reading Jenna Fischer's "The Actor's Life", and will follow through with some of her advice once I move down there in a month or so. For the meantime, does anyone on this forum have any recommendations on how to spend my 48 hours down there wisely? Thanks to everyone who responds, I'll stay on here and reply. Best of luck to everyone in their endeavors!