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Would it be considered faux pas to submit to my friend’s agent? by dondusman • last post May 17th
Two years ago my friend who’s been in the business for a long time told me to submit headshots/resume to his agent who’s also been in the business for a long time (30+ years, I looked them up and they’re pretty prestigious) and to give him a heads-up when I do. Since then I’d had to take a hiatus from acting and we haven’t interacted much (busy schedules) beyond the occasional Facebook like. I’ve gotten back into the game recently, and sent him a message asking if I could still send the materials to his agent. He saw the message and didn’t respond, which I took to mean no. I don’t want to impose or overstep any boundaries. I have practically nothing to offer him career-wise in return for the really generous offer he made. I really look up to him as an actor and don’t want to seem like a leech or anything, but at the same time I can’t help but feel like I missed a huge opportunity. Should I still submit, even though he hasn’t given me a sign that I still could? Or should I just accept the fact that the door’s closed and move on? Thanks!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 17 by AutoModerator • last post May 17th
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.
Horatio questions? by kelevra206 • last post May 17th
So, I was recently cast as Horatio in a production of Hamlet. I haven't even read any Shakespeare in over a decade (I know and I'm sorry). As an actor, I'm trying to flesh out this character who seems to be more of a literary device than an actual human being. The man just seems too...good. He's intelligent, honest, loyal. I'm having difficulty figuring out what he wants in the grand scheme of things. Obviously he loves Hamlet like a brother, and wants the best for him, but what does he want for himself is the question I'm trying to find an answer for. He's not here for money or power or even honorary title. If he's here just to help Hamlet out of a sense of honor and/or duty, and he has no other objectives for himself, he's going to be a very boring character. What am I missing? Even half-baked theories that I can keep in mind for my next read-through would be much appreciated.
Philip Seymour Hoffman's process - does anyone have articles or insights into his technique? by Jacks_Rabbit • last post May 17th
Hoffman is one of my favorite actors. Many have said the best actor of his generation. *Highly* skilled on camera and on stage. He studied at NYU and trained with Tony Greco (teacher of Lee Strasberg's methodology) for three decades [article link](https://www.indiewire.com/2014/02/philip-seymour-hoffmans-acting-teacher-remembers-the-actor-he-was-willing-to-journey-to-very-complicated-places-30403). I'm curious whether anyone has additional insights into the fundamentals of his process. Thanks!
Best way to tackle the craft from a remote, culturally dead area? by Tragabigzanda • last post May 16th
Have some prior acting experience (a couple classes in college), would love to get back into it for my own enrichment. Problem is that I live in a very rural area, and there aren't even good community theaters or anything like that within a couple hours of me. Any great books/exercises/methods I can explore in my own time? I could have my spouse work as my scene partner if need be.
There Are No Stupid Questions - May 16 by AutoModerator • last post May 16th
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. So ask away!
Reproductions is launching a Screenplay Contest! by Ahbuu • last post May 16th
Hey all, Long time lurker here. I know this is the acting subreddit but I figured there are lots of us who also write! After lots of convincing, me and a coworker got our job to hold a Screenplay contest where *the winning script will be produced and filmed by us!* Reproductions \(based in NYC\) is known for headshot printing and about a year ago, they started Video team \(which is just me, my coworker and our boss\). We've been filming Demo footage for actors as part of our day\-jobs and as you can imagine, it's hard to find the time to film your own stuff when you have a full\-time job. Even though some of the stuff we shoot is great, it's not always what we WANT to be filming. SO! Our plan was to hold a screenplay contest and film an awesome script, something we can really be proud of. And BAM! It's happening! Hurray! We're accepting short film & web\-series screenplays and there are certain creative limitations. [Definitely click here for more details](https://mailchi.mp/reproductions.com/reproductions-is-launching-a-screenplay-contest-get-your-short-filmed?e=d099234511) Hope you submit, feel free to share with whoever. We love filmmaking and want to make good art. Feel free to ask me any questions too!
pronunciation help?? by mutecute • last post May 16th
weird question but can anyone recommend any online resources to learn american pronunciation? I just figured actors need really clear voices so maybe you would know of some? I'm mute, and I really really really want to learn to talk. I couldn't get speech therapy in school because I wasn't ESL so I couldn't fix this earlier. I'm in Toronto and I've searched high and low for pronunciation help, but all the services I've found only accept ESL/ Stroke survivors so if any actors know of any services in Toronto that help with pronunciation I'd be much obliged (like dialect coaches for american accents or something, doesn't have to be a speech therapist). not mute as in "you need to get over your fear of talking" I'm mute as in "your tongue and lips don't move quickly enough, they don't know where to go" (due to childhood parental neglect - doesn't matter, not here to turn this into a sob story). Which lead to incorrect pronunciation and tone (it is possible to learn tone? Apparently lip position and pronunciation affects tone so I'm doubly screwed). Sorry for the rant but I really want to learn, I don't have any friends bc I can't express myself verbally, which leads to sucky social skills, which leads to no friends, which leads to, you get it, its a vicious cycle that is eating me alive. also this is the only medium in which I'm understood so I tend to go a bit overboard. sorry for the rant, I just really want to change. tl:dr could anyone recommend any online resources/ people in Toronto to help with pronunciation? -if this isn't the right subreddit to post this in could anyone redirect me to one that is? thanks!
Honest advice needed by medicalschooljourney • last post May 16th
Long story short: wanted to act since I was 18, was ridiculed by family for it, went to medical school instead due to family pressure and fear of the unknown. Hate everything about medical school and left. I left for reasons beyond acting- I was truly miserable in the field and realized that I really don’t want to do it. My family lives near LA now and I’m going back home to live with them and find a job, as well as become hot again (thanks med school for the 15 lbs and terrible skin complexion). I need some serious advice on how to start out an actor at age 26 and actually become successful in it. I have the work ethic of a champ, I just need some serious guidance because I understand that acting is a business and an art. Thank you.
Do you remove old reels? by iActSometimes • last post May 16th
Just curious. Do you delete old reels from actors access/youtube once you update and upload a newer one? I recently updated mine and am not sure if I should just leave my old one up or not.
How to make the most out of actors access and Showfax? by cmrizzle • last post May 16th
I paid the $68 so i want to make sure I’m utilizing everything for what i paid! Thank you!
I feel like a waste and untalented by yeah1616 • last post May 16th
I am a junior high school student, and I dream of being an actor. I’m my drama teacher’s favourite so I get all the leads in that class and I was a lead in the much more intense musical theatre program. In the fall I was also in a professional show in the community. Thing is, is I don’t feel like I deserve any of that, and that any praise is useless and that I’m not going anywhere in life, I get bad grades and I just waste time acting. I don’t know what the point of this rant was but there it is.
Shooting your own scenes for your showreel by Romkugler • last post May 16th
Hi all. I'm an actor based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It's a small market so there are few opportunities to get material for your showreel. So I've decided to team up with a mate of mine who's a super talented cinematographer with top of the line equipment. His graded work looks better than most productions I've been on. We're going to be shooting some scenes for my showreel. So here's the question; do you have any tips for shooting your own scenes? Do you write your own script? Do you just 'steal' from lesser known projects and switch out some lines? Any tips much appreciated!
looking for actors in NYC for shorts. Right now, specifically a Father type, older Cougar type, and drug dealer type. by ActAllOverYourFace • last post May 16th
they are unpaid but can be SAG. I know some videographers with good equipment so they will look great when completed. PM your reel / website / email and I'll get back to you! other actors outside this range feel free to PM as well, I write shorts all the time, maybe your look will inspire me to write something for us.
Actor and Singer with Dual citizenship living in South Australia seeking an agent. by Marcello D'Onofrio • last post May 15th
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You are gonna make it by MauriceBornia21 • last post May 15th
I just saw an interview with Mark Ruffalo and at one point he said he got his first big role after LITERALLY more than SIX HUNDRED AUDITIONS. I thought that was awesome, insane-ish too, but mostly awesome. So, i want to make this as a post where actors struggling with their carreers and questioning the big "Am i ever gonna make it?" could read how people actually struggle, but make it. But i need your help, i need you to share your story. I don't know, are you already on the bussiness? How long did it take for you? Are you trying to make it yet? Tell us how you keep going, day to day, thinking "I AM GONNA MAKE IT!". Or even if you know a story like the Ruffalo's one, just share it here. Let's help each other, show that it is possible, and that we are gonna make it. Thank you, Folks.
Relaunched Acting Podcast, interviews with casting directors, actors and other industry professionals by mcerisano • last post May 15th
Hey everybody, So about 2 years ago I ran a podcast for Actors Connection in NYC, I posted it here when it launched. Now a days I mostly lurk here and help people pull footage for reels and such when people need it(editing is my job). The podcast ran for 22 episodes and I got a lot of great feedback here back then, and I had to step away to move into other things. Now I've been able to resurrect it and get some pretty great guests on the docket, first being a principal cast member of Hamilton which went up today. There's 4 other pods recorded and scheduled for publishing. Just like before there's NO ads, NO corporate shilling (I'm allergic)... just casual conversations over beers with people way above our pay-grades. And a soon to air bonus episode covering how to shoot your and edit own content, giving away the knowledge that keeps me employed. Really hope it might be of use/entertainment to you all and seriously we would welcome any feedback. Positive or negative. If you would like us to try and get a guest, let us know. We just might be able to. Find it by searching either "B-Roll" or "Actors Connection"(its still technically owned by AC) in your favorite podcast app, or if you use apple podcasts tap/click here": https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/actors-connection/id958276131?mt=2 Old post for full transparency: https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/30tpzv/new_acting_podcast_interviews_with_casting/
Drums? by Cili0c • last post May 15th
So I’m getting really into the drums and am aspiring to be a professional. I’m still very young (14) and am pretty decent with my acting skills (I’m paired up alongside 16 year olds and above) but trying to get better with my flaws. I’m just wondering if learning certain instruments have an advantage in the acting career since I’ve noticed many famous actors knowing how to play instruments.
Attending drama school completely terrified!! by Anonthrowaway222 • last post May 15th
I'm a New actor and I've pushed it off for so long bc I've been really terrified of going for it, I live in London and decidied to register for a summer program at one of the best drama schools here since it's not audition based. I'm COMPLETEY terrified. I'm still such a newbie. I wanna try to prepare myself as much as possible so if anyone has any advice I'm totally open.