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Why do some young artists blow up while the majority of others struggle for years? by nickallen28 • last post Apr 19th
The title says it. Just curious as to why some young blokes just catapult into the A list with back to back studio movies seemingly out of nowhere. For example, Dylan minitree, Dylan O’Brien, Tom holland, Tye Sheridan etc...all became crazy huge between ages of 15-20 years old and the things they did leading up to those roles weren’t anything huge. Mostly, short films/independent films like the majority of hopeful actors are doing everyday in LA. I know there’s no one answer but as an analytical thinker it’s hard to turn my questions off sometimes. Ha. I mean there are so many talented LA actors that are young, beautiful etc..and just wondering if these examples just have something that separates them even further from the pack or is it just right place right time/knowing someone or just crazy luck? I had a working LA friend tell me that what separates those that “make it” from others is confidence but I’m not sure I buy that entirely. Coming from a part time actor and full time working professional, the thought of giving everything up to join the audition roulette in LA is still such a mystery to me. One that I’m scared of and drawn to. I just wish there was something to hang your hat on. Like, if I do XYZ then I know that I can get these parts and be a working actor. But the stats are ridiculous for how few actually work in this town. Hard decisions.
Hugh Jackman and his trick for his American accent by TheRealBrianLeFevre • last post Apr 19th
https://youtu.be/Qk41j5ftSgY Discovered this today, I had never heard of it. He has a trick for his American accent (starts at around :40) where he just says a sentence that contains all the sounds different from his natural Aussie accent. By the end of the sentence he'll be ready for the take. Being an American, an aspiring actor, and a lover of accents, I would love to hear if you guys have any tricks like this or have ever used this exact trick for a different accent. Have you ever heard of this trick? Are there sentences that would help with a Posh English, Cockny or Irish accent?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 19 by AutoModerator • last post Apr 19th
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.
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?