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What's the take home pay for a 12 hour day of A Non-Union LA Background Actor? by misstheground12 • last post Apr 19th
Hoping to move to LA in a few months, and I'm trying to figure out if I could make it work by working as a non-union extra while taking classes on the side. I did extra work in LA for a few weeks a couple years ago, but I'm pretty sure wages have gone up since then. It looks like current minimum wage is $12/hr so that's 8 hours at $12/hr = $96 plus 4 hours at $18/hr, so total a day would be $168 for the day. But that's before taxes.... Also minimum wage is going up to $13.25 on July 1st, which would put the 12 hour day total at $185.50 before taxes. Just wondering if anyone happens to know how much gets taken out for taxes. Thanks! And I realize not all days are 12 hours days, but it seems like it isn't that uncommon.
What classes are most helpful for actors in the San Francisco Bay Area? by Rosie Ferdin Cruz • last post Apr 18th
SF Bay Actors, what kind or type of acting or marketing classes are most helpful in your career as on-camera talent the Northern California? Any bay area actors out there?
2018 Actor's Reel by DannyKConsidine • last post Apr 18th
Looking for some feedback if you all would be so kind. I know this is too long for a reel, but I'm wondering what to cut, or how to re-order the clips. This is obviously still very raw and needs some editing, but being that I'm doing that myself (not my strong suit) I thought I'd get some feedback before I do too much tweaking. Again, any and all constructive feedback welcome. https://vimeo.com/265290733 Password: squeezebox
Do actors need perfect teeth? by akillergx • last post Apr 18th
Hi everyone. I'm thinking of learning acting and picking it up. However, my teeth are way less than perfect. Bulging front teeth, and teeth that overlap each other. Do i need braces treatment in order to be more qualified as an actor?
Anyone ever done headshots with vision8studio in Portland? by i_want_to_act • last post Apr 18th
I wonder if anyone has ever gotten headshots done there? Who was the photographer and how long did it take for you to get photos? I finally had some done on March 31st and and the photographer was Gary Bastian. He said it would be two weeks before I hear back and he is taking too long to respond to emails and I can't stop worrying about being ripped off. I contacted Tristian at Vision8studio and he gave everyone the email address for Gary to contact him about for photos. I just sent Tristian an email again but this time about my concerns about this photographer he has who he lets come to his studio from time to time to take headshots to help beginning actors to get into the business. I am thinking about sending others emails too who have also had headshots done there to see if they are having the same problem as me. I won't request a refund yet from paypal because you have 180 days from the day you paid to file a dispute. I wouldn't be so anxious if Gary wasn't taking too long to respond and he said he had been at work and he would respond more with detail after work. He never did. This was 8 at night when he responded claiming he was at work so I figured he must work late and it's been two days and no further reply from him so that makes me real worried. I sent him another email yesterday saying I was still waiting for more details and no response. Lack of communication makes me anxious because I don't know if I am going to be getting my photos so that is why I am asking this. Now I am already thinking about trying to get my money back if I don't get my photos.
How do I use my momentum after my first MAJOR role? by pickled-manatee_ • last post Apr 18th
Hi there! I've been a musical theater actress for almost 13 years now. I took a 2 year break because I resigned to the idea that I am one in a million and would never be successful. Well. I auditioned for a principle role in a feature film... and booked it. The man playing opposite me is a seasoned theater veteran, he says if I don't fuck up I'll succeed. What the fuck do I do? My first film role was a MAJOR character in a feature film. We wrap this weekend, I have no representation or other projects lined up. What do I need to do to best utilize this momentum? The director told me about his next film and hinted that he wants me to audition, the aforementioned actor told me about touring for panels?? I'm really anxious and excited. I feel like I'm on the cusp of success, but I have no idea how to keep moving forward. Help.
Signing with an agent process? by flowuriy • last post Apr 18th
Posted yesterday but reposting in hopes of someone else seeing and knowing the answer lol. “Signed” with an agency on Thursday, but still haven’t heard anything from the agent yet. Didn’t sign a contract or anything and all she told me was that she would email me all the necessary information (how to reformat resume, new headshot template, adding agency to Actors Access and other sites, etc.) later that night. However, like I mentioned, I still have yet to hear from her. Just wondering how long the process of signing with an agent would usually take? A friend who is signed with this agency said they would bring me in again to sign the contracts once they draw it up, but I have anxiety so a bunch of worse case scenarios are running through my mind as to why they haven’t contacted me yet. “Maybe they don’t want me anymore!” “Maybe they’re so busy that they forgot about me!” “Maybe I was supposed to stay longer to talk to the agent more!” And the list goes on and on...
actors with reps overseas/non-local: how does non-local/overseas talent manager/agent applications work? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Apr 18th
Hi guys, for those who have reps either talent or agent-wise overseas, how did that happen and how do you do it? I'm trying to understand if I would apply if I'm a non-local and if things go well, i book a flight for an interview or if it would just be a phone interview? it wouldn't make sense to book the flight first since agents/managers take time to respond. can someone give me a few pointers on how this works?
actors with overseas/non-local reps (agent/manager), how do you get overseas/non-local representation? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Apr 18th
Hi guys, for those who have reps either talent or agent-wise overseas, how did that happen and how do you do it? I'm trying to understand if I would apply if I'm a non-local and if things go well, i book a flight for an interview or if it would just be a phone interview? it wouldn't make sense to book the flight first since agents/managers take time to respond. can someone give me a few pointers on how this works? under the assumption you can work in such cities and countries.
Advice for contacting a CD by Ornstein89 • last post Apr 17th
I'm mainly a theatre actor and have been hunting for jobs as my current contract is coming to a close. Saw a listing for a show I'd love to audition for but can't make the initial NYC call, so was planning to email an updated h/s and resume expressing interest and desire to video submit or perhaps appear at a later call. ive auditioned for the casting director before - about a year and a half ago we emailed directly about an audition I was given an appt for but I ended up not coming in because of a scheduling conflict with the run, then later that year I went in for an open call and they remembered me. Though I wasn't cast it was very pleasant. The listing for this new job includes a generic casting email address, but since I've personally emailed this CD in the past should I just message them directly? Or should I go through the generic "casting@ such and such theatre" address? TL;DR is it inappropriate or impolite to directly email a CD if we aren't on super familiar terms but have had direct contact in the past?
can an agent fake their imdb clients? by mirrorsarereflective • last post Apr 17th
hi guys, i've been doing some agency research. can an agent fake their imdb clients? there is an agency who claims to rep a b-list movie actor. the agency is kinda sketchy... i wanted to know if an agent can do that. the actors are in some hollywood blockbusters.
How long does the process of signing with an agent usually take? by flowuriy • last post Apr 17th
“Signed” with an agency on Thursday, but still haven’t heard anything from the agent yet. Didn’t sign a contract or anything and all she told me was that she would email me all the necessary information (how to reformat resume, new headshot template, adding agency to Actors Access and other sites, etc.) later that night. However, like I mentioned, I still have yet to hear from her. Just wondering how long the process of signing with an agent would usually take? A friend who is signed with this agency said they would bring me in again to sign the contracts once they draw it up, but I have anxiety so a bunch of worse case scenarios are running through my mind as to why they haven’t contacted me yet. “Maybe they don’t want me anymore!” “Maybe they’re so busy that they forgot about me!” “Maybe I was supposed to stay longer to talk to the agent more!” And the list goes on and on...
Can’t afford LA or NY but I wanna start acting in film by TheDudeLebowsky • last post Apr 17th
I’m trying to get started as an actor. I wanna work in film (I’ve never had much interest in theater work) but I don’t see any sort of film community in my area. Does anyone have any advice for how I may find something or if there’s a good film community somewhere that isn’t as expensive as LA or NY.
Director wants to do an unpaid 7 hour rehearsal... Am I being unreasonable for saying no? by Throwawaywts • last post Apr 17th
Its a small budget film, they're only paying $40 per day of shooting. I've met with the actress who most of my scenes are with a couple times already, once with the director. We feel like we're in a good place. Doesn't 7 hours of free time seem excessive?
How do I get into professional stage acting in Los Angeles by throwaway_theicemilk • last post Apr 17th
I read the sidebar and faq, searched the sub and don't see anything specifically about stage acting in Los Angeles. I've been in 20 live theater plays and a couple TV commercials. In my hometown I did community theater, pro paid theater, drama and musicals. I'm trying to find out specifically, where I go to audition for the big theater productions in L.A. Is there even a theater scene in L.A. anymore? I've heard a few actors say pretty much no. I'm on backstage, is that pretty much it for theater auditions? actors access? something else? Please tell me where to go, thank you so much. (non union because there was no reason to join in my hometown)
"Table Read" by Raymond J. Negron • last post Apr 16th
Hello, hope everybody is phenomenal. I'm a screenwriter looking to put together a group for "Table Reads."
Need Advice! by cvx2148 • last post Apr 16th
I (M24) have to shoot a love scene with my co-actor (F25) in this coming week. The scene is something where I first propose her. She accepts it. We have to kiss on-screen. This is followed by a love-making scene where I am shirtless and we are kissing each other. To be honest, I am a little nervous as I have never done anything like this before. How do I overcome my nervousness? Would that be okay if I ask my actress to have a practice session before the actual shoot? Is that against the ethics? Also, any tips on how to make these scenes look good and appealing?
Screening etiquette by cmrizzle • last post Apr 16th
Hi all. I was invited to an early premiere for a network show at a the studio with a q&a to follow after with some of the actors and the show runner. Just wondering a good question to ask and proper etiquette (besides obvious manners and what not) for being at these kinds of things. Thank you. Also any idea on what to wear? Are these things usually casual or formal?
Please read to help a young aspiring actress out:) by jennasCT • last post Apr 16th
Hello friends! I am a 15 year old student in the U.S with a special interest and growing passion for acting. Ever since I was younger I remember creating stories, improvising, mirroring actors I look up to, and overall being intrigued in this craft. What hurts me is that I grew up (and still very much am) a painfully shy person with a low tolerance of harsh criticism due to poor self esteem to a point where I tend to have extreme doubt, and I opt not to do something out of fear. I am hoping to improve on this however. I absolutely love acting/film and all of its aspects and I want to challenge myself no matter how much I may regret it later. From years of watching the magic unfold on screens, I want to be a part of it. I'm just wondering, where the heck do I start? I know that this process is different for everyone but I need some tips just to get on my feet. Again, some of my questions might be very arbitrary/simple, I'm sorry beforehand. But: - I'm currently looking for some acting classes, but most are in cities I can't often commute to. Is there an alternative. - And what comes after those classes (I'm assuming they're the first step). Is it possible that with time and work, teachers of such classes will refer students to agents? - Is Backstage a credible resource? Is it worth paying money to use it to its full extent? Likewise is it the best source to find workshops? Thank you to all those wonderful humans who read this post or even clicked on it. There's no words for how much I appreciate this even though I just discovered this community minutes ago. I wish all of you the best of luck in your daily life and your careers. :)
I'm a filmmaker looking for feedback on my custom reel scene creation service by ajlodge • last post Apr 16th
My name is AJ Lodge and I'm a filmmaker based in LA. I'm in the process of soft-launching my custom reel scene creation service called ReelRolesLA. I was hoping I could get some feedback from actors who've either used similar services or are interested in using a reel scene service on the website and the first demo scene we have on the page. I'd also love to hear what you've liked and disliked about other services and their process. www.ReelRolesLA.com And here's a direct link to the scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuHacM1e8OA Thanks a lot!