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I don’t know what to do... by baryll • last post May 27th
So I started training in the 3rd grade, I am now 21. I am a middle eastern american actor in the south, I speak fluent english farsi and french. I have plenty of credits on my resume but no SAG credits and a lack of work that I can use for a reel. The issue is - how can I build a reel if no one is letting me audition for roles? I have an agent (after years I was finally able to find one - I largely credit the spur of diversity in the industry). But for example, here is a huge issue I have: The same casting director who gave me an audition for a terrorist role on a SAG ultra low budget project (I posted anonymously then deleted a post about this as it got plenty of up votes and many other middle eastern actors and non middle eastern actors agreed to the level of blatant racism and islamaphobia in the project, many had also rejected it) will not allow me to audition for another SAG ultra low budget project that is ‘normal’. I literally don’t know what to do - this is how you are supposed to climb as an actor - you’re supposed to make use of these opportunities but I can’t even get them in the first place. I recently interviewed with an LA agent and she loved me and now I’m on hold with her until I am SagE but it’s just frustrating because I’m doing everything I need to be and I thought that after all those years of not even getting interviewed by an agency while people of other races would go in without even a fraction of the credits that maybe there would be a shift but it’s frustrating. I am not even ‘stereotypically’ middle eastern looking and have light features that make me look more European. Does anyone have any recommendations, tips?
NYU Tisch BFA Drama or USC BA Theatre ? by penguin_reddit • last post May 27th
Ah, an age old debate between the two coasts. First and foremost, I'd like to say that I'm extremely grateful to have been accepted to both schools as a transfer student for this upcoming Fall 2018 semester. A little bit of info. about myself; Although I might describe myself as a theatre enthusiast(?) My primarily goal is to be a professional actor, ever since I was a young kid. And although I adore stage acting, my dream is and always has been to work in film/tv. I want and plan to move to LA and work in Hollywood right after college regardless of which school I end up at. But I do want good training at a reputable school to start off with. When comparing the two, a few key things stand out to me. Tisch would allow me to experience and be educated in a conservatory style curriculum while living and taking advantage of the opportunities in NYC. Whereas, I wouldn't receive that kind of training at USC...I think? (since it's the BA). However, USC would allow me to get my feet wet and adjusted to life in LA/Hollywood early while i'm still in school and network out on the west coast before I permanently move out there after graduation. This is kind of a loaded question and undoubtedly very subjective, but which school would be most beneficial for my and/or anyone's acting career? (in terms of networking, training, learning about and preparing oneself for the business, etc.). Basically, what i'm asking is; Is there a "Right answer/choice" here? Any and all advice regarding this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance ;)
Advice for an aspiring actor by SeventhFleetLeader • last post May 27th
Hi guys! I'm reasonably new to this reddit. I just wondered if you guys had any advice you could give me on how to pursue a career in the acting/film industry. I'm 16 years old and I finish high school in 2 weeks! I'm extremely passionate about acting and driven to become successful, however, I don't know where to start! I've been in a government TV advert before and have auditioned for a couple of major films who held open auditions. If someone can give me some tips on where to go from here, how to improve in my ability and how to get noticed then it will be greatly appreciated. I'm aware the journey will be tough, and the industry is extremely competitive, however i'm ready to work super hard and maximise my potential.
Some questions about applying to agents by euanmitch • last post May 27th
My apologies if these questions are A\) Dumb, or B\) Have been asked before. Young actor, a good amount of experience on my resume, sending out my first wave of applications to smaller local agencies and London mega\-agencies alike. Some last minute questions before I send away my applications: Do I send my cover letter as an attached doc or write my cover letter in the email? For those of you have secured a meeting after sending an application \(congrats\), when after you received a reply was the meeting arranged for? \(i.e, days, weeks, or months in the future?\) Tips on adding personality to the email without sounding annoying or arrogant? Any other tips on applications in general would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys
Practical Aesthetics/Strasberg Method by tittiemcvitie • last post May 27th
Fellow aspiring actors of Reddit, Having lost touch of my goal to become a successful actor for a while (I had a lot going on and wasn't in a good place, so my dream took a backseat for a while), I'm finally feeling like I'm getting my passion and drive back! I'm about to enroll in a really prestigious acting course (not saying that I'm a "really prestigious" actor, but rather that the institution itself is really good). The course teaches the method of practical Aesthetics that's used by actors like William H. Macy and Elizabeth Olsen. I've read a bit about it online (if anyone has any thoughts/experiences/tips relating to it please post in the comments - would be a huge help), but the main thing I gathered is that it's kind of the direct opposite of method acting. That being said, I was also looking into the 4-week Summer course at the Lee Strasberg institute in New York and it looks really amazing and am quite interested in doing that if I can. However, Strasberg is obviously method. So, my question is, for anyone who has any experience in either or (ideally) both of those methods, could you please tell me would it still be worthwhile doing the Strasberg course in addition to the practical Aesthetics one? Would studying Strasberg compliment the practical Aesthetics method (i.e., is it possible to potentially take aspects from both and use them together), or would I just be better focussing on one or the other? P.S. if it's any help, there's another institute near me that teaches the method technique, which I think still has a good reputation, but not quite as much as the other. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
Can't View Video by Dean Dawson • last post May 27th
I just tried to view Lynne Ashe's video posted on Karmalicity for a generous 18 pts. but as soon as I hit play, a message comes up saying that it is unavailable in my country. Never experienced that on this platform before. Has anyone encountered the same or similar?
Taking the Plunge by DoingTheDumbThing • last post May 27th
So I need some advice hive mind. I’m a 22 year old character actor currently living in Denver. I have a fair amount of theatre credits and I’m working on building up my film reel. Now it’d still be a couple years off but I’m an anal retentive planner but I wanna move away from Denver to pursue acting full time. I have friends who live in New York, Chicago, and LA, and they all have their own individual experiences regarding working in each of those cities. So I thought I’d ask if y’all have any experiences you’d like to share or insight as to what I should do. I would like to work in film and TV but continue working in theatre as well. TL;DR, Where’s the best place to move in order to pursue film and theatre acting full time?
Best types of roles for when you're just starting out? by TheSpiderKing • last post May 27th
I know that this is a weird question but I was just wondering about it. When actors are just starting out, which kinds of movie roles are the most likely to really launch their careers? I've been thinking about becoming an actor and I wanted to know what would be the best path to breaking into hollywood. Obviously oscar bait drama stuff would be a huge boost for your career, but I imagine it would be very tough to land a role in one of those movies if you were just starting out. Comedies might help you get some visibility but you probably wouldn't gain much prestige from that. I know its too early to be worrying about stuff like this when I haven't even taken any acting classes yet, but I'm the type of person who seeks out as much information ass possible as soon as I become interested in something. So in your opinions, what's the best path for an actor to take in order to make their career take off?
If you worked hard to become an actor by yourself, and managed to become successful, and met up with a childhood friend who also wanted to become an actor but is struggling, would you help them out or let them struggle and do it on their own? by Exella • last post May 27th
It's a hypothetical question. Please tell me why/why not. By helping them out I mean giving them your agent's contact info, telling them about roles, etc... And by letting them struggle I mean let them work hard ; "you had to work hard and fail a lot, why should they have it easy?" :)
Why American Actors Suck At British Accents by WordAndCopySayer • last post May 27th
Super interesting. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time\_continue=17&v=DZF3RiMFInI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=17&v=DZF3RiMFInI)
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Australian Casting Websites by ineffable-words • last post May 26th
Hey fellow Aussie actors! I would love to know which casting websites you guys use and/or recommend- there are a lot out there and I would love to know your opinions! Also what does everyone think of IMDB Pro? Thanks!
Headshots with hands? by Merellifluous • last post May 25th
Hey everybody, I just got my headshots back and the one I like best has my hand in it. The hand is not covering something in my face, just resting on my shoulder/collarbone. Is it unproffesional and/or distracting to use a headshot with my hand and part of my forearm...
Who are your favorite up and coming actors and actresses to follow on Instagram? by tvfilmforever • last post May 25th
[Kayla C](https://www.yooying.com/models.eat.2) I loved her on Ghost Brothers. @joeyking I know she isn’t a household name yet but she will be!
Want to work on your craft today? by ActorPlaybook • last post May 25th
Your physical body is a perfect vessel for revealing emotion. Do you pull on your bottom lip when you are thinking? Do your shoulders slump when you hear bad news? Do you clap your hands together when you get excited? Can you not make eye contact when you are nervous? One of your jobs as an actor is to find and know these actions, not only specific to yourself, but in the study of people all around you. Start a list/journal entry of actions that are indicative of specific emotions. These can be used as building blocks for character development.
Do you think it's much harder for actors now vs. then? by GritParagon • last post May 25th
What do you think actors of yesteryear would think of what actors are up against today when moving to an expensive city like LA or NYC? They had it tough as it is. It's never easy to pack up and move to a big city especially to become an actor. But I wonder how they would view this new requirement that we all have a "second career." How many successful stories of actors who work as a nurse, substitute teacher or web designer that were able to have successful acting careers in these cities? I think of Lana Clarkson who was working as a waitress when she was murdered by Phil Spector at age 40. She was as successful a working actress could ever be. Then there is actor Jackie Earle Haley who had early success in movies like The Bad News Bears. He did not have a second career but worked "menial" jobs and one of which was delivering pizzas during the years before his comeback in All The King's Men. His story is actually very inspiring. In his case, he left LA entirely and moved to what is probably one of the cheapest areas of the country to live in now. Maybe therein lies the answer. Or maybe what is happening now is that all the new and younger talent in both of these cities are living off old money? My agent said that to me actually. That many of his clients don't even have to worry about finding a job or paying the bills. They are being fully supported. It does make me wonder with the way this country operates now what is actually happening to creatives everywhere. In Seattle where bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam used to form.. how would they even afford to live there now. I feel like it's an impossible situation.
Where to do after I graduate? by InterestingPurpose • last post May 25th
I'm currently a junior accounting major and I've been interested in getting into acting for the past couple years, but I wanted to focus on getting my degree and so I could have a good job, and a good fallback, while I took acting classes. I'm getting recruited by some pretty big firms (Deloitte, KPMG, etc.) and my question is where should I move to as far as taking classes and getting into the industry? Finding a job won't be hard with my resume, but I want to go somewhere where I can live on the cheap side, grind out classes, and take the plunge. I was thinking the Philadelphia area because I liked the look of the Actor's Studio there
Hai Im Maria. Interested in acting but Im not an actress by mariakuriyadeth • last post May 25th
OK so...This is weird for me, but...... by babayaga02 • last post May 25th
Ok so starting off, thanks for reading this. Just submitting my post is outside my comfort zone in this area, to say the least. You are all going to be mad but bare with me, please. So... I am not an actor, but I think I can be one. I think I would be able to play the role of an emotional tough guy very well since...that's what I am in real life. (without giving too much personal info) I'm mid twenties with an extensive background in civil service. Tattoos, guns, shaved head, bearded blah blah blah. I am also a hopeless romantic, I believe in love so fucking passionatly it hurts.... Anyway. I am rough on around the edges, think of a vin deasel, but I am also a fucking sweetheart when my guard is down, well-spoken and well-mannered think John Cena. Apparently, I have a Jonah hill sense of humor (but darker lol) I can be well spoken or a complete dork, silly or a robot, loving or cold as stone. It just depends on who I am around and where I am. Work, school, bar exc....It wouldn't be acting for me, it would be just being myself. With all of this said, I know I dont belong on commercials or plays or anything where there is a "norm" of a character casted. I know I will never be that person no matter how hard I try, BUT I also understand the person I am is hard to replicate and is sought out for certain things. I have read the previous posts but I was wondering if there was anything ON TOP of that I could look for, anything specific I could do or look for. I just want to give it a shot, people I love tell me I can be a funny fun person to be around, people at work tell me I'm a sweetie but a scary individual when the shit hits the fan (that I do my job well). pro's about me- -attractive? I think...Not ugly at least. -personable, can read a room. -heavy civil service background -New York accent -can cry on command (10-30 seconds) PLEASE any advice or help would be great, thank you.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 24 by AutoModerator • last post May 24th
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.