So Im just about to start working a part time job is that something I’m supposed to share w my manager? I was sent an audition but can’t send in a self tape because their start date is when I start at my new job, is that something I should tell him? Or should I just decline the audition on actors access?
I saw this casting call on actors access for a feature film and for rate of pay portion the casting director who is also the writer wrote in caps “NONE” that’s it and this is for the lead role. I understand some indie productions don’t have money to pay its actors I’ve done many films with no pay at all and completely understand but usually theyll say we will pay for meals give you footage credits etc for your labor to encourage actors that we understand we can’t pay you with money but we will try to give you something in return for your time and labor you put into this film again it’s a feature. I just find that very unprofessional and it’s weird how productions really think actors deserve nothing and as if they are doing actors a favor and just seeing how they wrote NONE was so triggering lol at least write no pay but will provide metro card meals footage and credit that something a lot of actors can get behind..am i wrong to be annoyed by this i know it’s not a big deal and i just ignored the call but wanted to see what y’all thought..
Hey there. I'm going to be in a student film and received a release that has the below language. Is this standard, and if so, what am I signing away? What could occur that would cause attorney fees that I'd be responsible for? Thank you!! *Actor/Interviewee/Extra hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defends the producers and assigns from all claims, damages, or liabilities of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to all attorney fees reasonably incurred in connection therewith) which may result from Actor/Interviewee/Extra participation in, or observation of, the production of the picture.*
Hi, I'm new here. I'm 18 and I have this huge complex about my hands. They're pretty small and it makes them seem weird because I'm a 5'11 man with a pretty bulky body shape, thus making the hands seem very disproportionate. But the worst part is my nails, they look absolutely terrible. And I'm afraid that I'll one day have to do close-ups of my hands of some point and it'll just look terrifying. So, does anyone know for sure if actors are allowed to use things to cover imperfections like these, like making my hands seem bigger or putting on fake nails just for a particular scene? To be clear, I haven't even started acting yet really, so yeah.
Hello. I’ve just got new headshots and I want to upload them on my Spotlight (I’m in the UK) but my agent is having a disagreement about which headshots to pick from the shoot I did. She insists I should pick the ones that look most like “proper” headshots, but I actually dislike those specific photos and don’t feel like they represent me at all. They make me look kind of older, more miserable, a bit sad looking - and they’re definitely not a good representation of what I really look like. However there’s some different headshots from the same shoot (different outfit and hairstyle) which I love and I feel like they represent me much better. However they’re a bit more alternative (mouth slightly opened, looking a bit more like myself rather than dressed up to look like a lawyer or something) and my agent insists the industry doesn’t like that, they have to be that sort of cookie cutter facing forward with a Mona Lisa smile vibe. To clarify - I’m primarily a TV/film actress but I wouldn’t cross off doing plays etc. Should I follow my instinct and push my agent to let me keep the ones I like? Do a mix? Do you have to stick to those very set standards (and show different versions of you) or show your personality and who you are?
Hi I’m interested in becoming a voice actor and I am looking for tips. Stuff like how to breaking into an industry (I’m interested in animated work but am not picky). Or tips on how to improve my performance. All answers welcome and appreciated and I hope I can use your tips to help me in my career.
I’ve been paying closer attention when actors text, and I noticed that you see them hitting keys quickly that in no way spell what they’re saying, yet the words pop up. I just watched a scene in Imposters where the guy types “Worst stake out EVERRRRRRRRRRRR”, and while a bunch of R’s are coming up, he’s hitting JWKXBNRJRKAB (or something like that - I can see the letter bubbles getting large like they do when you tap it but he only hit R once or twice). Do they just edit the text to the screen after? Or how does that work?
Hey all! I have a job that takes place in the evening on Sundays-Thursdays (my weekends are Friday and Saturday) and I'm worried that this will effect my work toward becoming an actor. Most community theatres have all of their rehearsals and shows in the evening, so I'm worried that I'm essentially shooting myself in the foot with taking those hours away from my availability. Are there ways to still be successful (as a beginning actor, so just getting experience and training) with an evening job? Thank you!
Anyone know what casting opportunities are like in Vancouver? I thought the competition would be highly trained and skilled in LA, I was ready to compete but it's just about numbers here. Actors here aren't more talented, the opposite in fact. It's just flooded with untrained, inexperienced time wasters. It makes luck a much bigger factor than skill and I hate it. I was doing better in SF, booking pretty much every audition I got, but there wasn't much going on. I'm thinking Vancouver next.
I'll try to keep it brief. I am an aspiring actor located in the south of England. I'm 19 years old and would like to start now, and work my way up. I don't have much experience, theatre as a kid, I have been an extra so have been on a television set. Financially I don't really have much saved up, and I'd be willing to start out with small roles. I'm just unsure how to get into the industry and would appreciate some advice. Is my location OK? I can't really leave England or Europe right now.
Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option to pay monthly or annual if it’s out your own pocket do they tell you to sign up for more than one and how much would it usually cost? Thanks and Sorry for all the questions.
Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as an alias with a voice actor. I'm unsure of what the going rate is for voice acting but this would be no more than 1 hour and I'm willing to pay up to $50 USD for that hour, it would need to be done after 9pm EST (only time I have peace and quiet) within the next 2 weeks. It would be done over Skype and I'd like to think everyone in here has a decent quality microphone. Currently I am looking for a female voice actor with an American accent, preferable to be from the New England area but not a deal breaker.
Since acting is really difficult to make money out of unless your amongst the top actors, does most people here have regulars jobs or do they work extra roles or small acting jobs to get by?
Hello. My name is Ben Harding and I am a voice actor I am looking to be voice acting roles for things like short films, animations, narration etc. If you are interested in adding me into one of your projects then just dm me on my Instagram @VoiceDemonOfficial Thank you
I used to live in NYC part of the year but since covid I'm now about 7 hours away. I have a flexible schedule and could still just as easily act in a film in New York but I'm getting too many responses from directors asking "r u in nyc?" even if the film is shooting two or three hours upstate from Manhattan. I tell them I have family there who I can stay with which is true. Anyone else experiencing this? I guess I will just lie. Unless they are doing live auditions only which would be like so 1990s everything is going to be a self tape anyway.
Hey r/acting, really appreciate your time first of all East Asian Actor here with play age 20-35ish. Currently bases in Toronto. I’ve been thinking and planning to move back to Vancouver for awhile. I’m from out west originally, and will end up being closer with family. As well as it seems like more work is available for me, my type, in the American productions that are going on Vancouver. I’m like 80% sure I want to move, but getting a bit of wet feet and FOMO I just want to get a bit more of a feeler out in Vancouver and see how everything is going so far, and what would be the advantage for me to stay in Toronto Thanks all
I had a lot of conflicting info given to me about PNW/French Hours this week, and am hoping for some clarification - specifically around how BG actors are paid (on a union voucher). ​ TIA!!
Hey guys, I'm a filmmaker in Toronto and I will be shooting my first feature film very soon. This is a very low budget feature so I cast my friends as actors but one of them had to leave the film due to personal issues at the last minute, so we are now looking for a replacement. But the good news is that the role he would play is the most demanding role in the whole film, so I think that an actual actor would be better suited for it. So I'm posting here to see if anyone is interested. Here are the details: This is a very low-budget production but we can afford to pay $50CAD per day. At the current shooting schedule we would work on the following days (this is subject to change): October 16th (Saturday) October 24th (Saturday, very short scene) November 6th (Saturday) November 7th (Sunday) We would usually work short hours (with the possible exception of the last two days, which are more demanding scenes), and since the character is in relatively few scenes it wouldn't be too big of a time commitment for the actor. The actor would play two characters (this is explained in the full script), both characters having very different personalities, and one character would play the other in the film (I know it's kinda confusing but if you read the script it makes sense). Very nuanced and skilled acting is needed to make this believable, so I think this is a great opportunity to show-off your acting chops. If you're interested and would like to read the full script or have any other questions, send me a PM and I'll get in touch.
Knowing what to charge for VO work is like an eternal mystery to me. I know there are guidelines but I’ve only completed a couple of hundred jobs on Fiverr and that’s it. I’m still small time and part time and I’ve only been doing this for about 5 months. When someone wants me to record 100 words for their YouTube channel or a little 1,000 words for their work presentation it’s easy for me. I have a price per word set up. I’ve just been asked to voice a tiny little part in an animated movie. It’s nothing major, it’s an independent movie but still… it’s a movie! And it’s only 50 words… I can’t just charge $10 for that can I? The problem is that I’m new and I want to receive regular job offers so I need to be a little cheaper until I’ve established myself, but at the same time I don’t want to undercut other voice actors and contribute to ruining the industry by offering cheap labour. I just don’t know what to charge and how to determine which jobs cost what. Please help me with this because if I know reliably what I should be charging then I’m less likely to undercut everyone else. At the same time please don’t tell me to charge $200 for 50 words or something because I’ll never get work as a newbie and I’ll never be able to fully break into the industry.
Newbie here, please help. I got invited to do an Eco Cast Audition on Actors Access, however, there are no sides attached and the audition instructions read: "Will C-Mail for any additional media." What am I supposed to send? A demo reel, a monologue, a scene? The word "additional" certainly makes it seem like I should be sending something. If it makes a difference this is for a commercial.
When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more larger-than-life/comedic/over-the-top characters just from reading a script? Especially when it comes to your typical villains, like the type you might see in a cartoon or theatre, or kids show - ex. Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil. For example, When I was in the Wiz, I ( and the director) thought I could come off as a bit boring, even performing ensemble roles. To be honest I thought the script was just boring. But there were some actors who could really bring these characters/scripts to life in a very entertaining way that I just didn't know how to. Or when I was cast as the god of death in Once on this Island, I couldn't figure out what to do with myself... I didn't want to copy the original actress's performance, as fantastic as it was, and whatever I tried, it kinda felt like I was being cringy/trying too hard. I can be more dramatic or over-the-top with more realistic characters because I can kinda just amplify some elements of myself or people I know, and it's entertaining. But how am I suppose to connect with something so much more larger-than-life, like a god of death? How do I come up with their physicality or voice, or attitude, etc? How can I make that entertaining???
I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and can't find it. I don't want to pull a number out of thin air and end up underpaying them if there's a normal rate.
Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get her hands on through all the main online listing sites. She has done a few short films and a couple student films, but wants to do more. She has also taken multiple classes to continue to grow her craft. After doing research into how to get better potential jobs, I found that getting a manager or agent is the way to go. So the advice I am looking for is how can I assist her in this process, or what should she really be doing to get a manger or agent. She has submitted to some but has only heard back from one, and it was a no. Are there any tips that could help her? Or that I could use to help her? Thank you in advance any help would be greatly appreciated!!
So, I was contacted by a director after seeing my cattle call audition to audition specifically for her show. This is an amazing opportunity but I'm a tad apprehensive because the role she has called me for is that of a Brazillian maid. I am not Brazillian but I do have 6 years of experience speaking Spanish, and many people when they look at me assume I'm mixed due to my hair (it's extremely curly). I don't know my background but I do know I never grew up in a Latinx household. Would it be wrong of me to accept the audition and go out for the role? Most of the actors I've seen playing the part have been white and seemingly aren't Latinx but obviously, you can't tell if someone is by how they look because you can be white and Latinx. Please help- I don't want to do anything offensive/harmful to anyone. It would amazing part to have but again I would hate to do something shitty. I had one person whom I know who's Cuban that said they thought it was okay, but I really need more opinions. (This is cross-posted)
As a recent graduate with a Fashion Business degree and various job offers from company’s located in the aforementioned cities, I plan to attend an Acting School (most likely remotely) while also applying to as many Casting Calls as possible, attending Modelling Photoshoots, submitting auditions, honing my repertoire and perhaps make some connections along the way. I have never had any real formal training as of yet, and have only acted in one short thriller film (back in 2016) and you’re odd high school play lol Either way, wherever my day job beckons me, I’m incredibly excited for the road ahead. I’m 200% committed to retaining as much knowledge as I can to improve my craft and immerse myself in an infinite surplus of genres and projects from all kinds of bona fide directors.
I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?
I'm not actually looking for headshot feedback, so I hope it's okay to post this, but I recently came across [TypeCastMe](https://typecastme.com/). I couldn't find previous mentions of it on the sub and thought people here might find value in it :) Basically, actors upload their headshots, which site visitors can then evaluate for their percieved age range, ethnicity, and profession/lifestyle, as well as if the photo seems professionally shot and outdated or up-to-date. The actor that posted the picture then gets the feedback broken down I statistics/percentages to review. I'm finding it really useful to see a variety of headshots with the opportunity to start looking at them critically, through casting's eyes. I'm simultaneously feeling a lot better about my own headshots and identifying places where I can refine them for my next set, lol. It's a little like a game and is rather addicting. I do think the lifestyle/profession options are a little lacking, and I wish there were a way to comment or say if a headshot is actually, you know, *good*, but I think it's a nice starting point for type research and studying headshots. If you're interested in spending any time playing around on the site, I reccomend starting a (free) account; if you're not logged in, something about the algorithm will just cycle through the most recently posted pictures over and over again. If you're signed in, though, the system tracks which photos you've reviewed - and for every 50, you get a credit to upload your own picture *without* the $5 fee they advertise. It's also much easier to navigate on the desktop site, rather than on a mobile device. Anyway, I'm having fun with it, and I thought you guys might, too :)
I'm planing to go to film academy, which isn't a university but rather a 2 year course,in my home country in EU and after I finsh I will apply for a UK visa because I want to work there. My question is how do I find a sponsorskip after just an acting course, without TV nor movie credits?
I produce small, micro-budget projects. I have another one coming up in two weeks that is nothing but actors sitting in a single, studio location speaking directly into a camera (it's an usual project). I've been planning on using my Sony ZV-1 as my camera. I've tested it extensively and the quality of video I get is very good. I'm perfectly happy with it. The problem is, I just got done casting this project and I got some very, very experienced actors on board. I was not expecting to get people this big. Several of them have even produced projects with much larger budgets than mine. I'm worried about having these professionals speaking into what looks like a point and shoot camera. I'm considering a last minute upgrade to something a little more expensive looking like a GH5 just for appearance sake. The actual quality of footage isn't an issue. What are your thoughts? Would it bother you if you showed up on a tiny set and the producer was using a Sony ZV-1 (it's a very small vlogger camera)? Would a slightly larger mirrorless make you feel better even if it isn't logical? I'd appreciate your thoughts.
A lot of child voice actors get replaced by season in animated shows so will I have to have them replaced every season?
I’m looking to studying a BFA in acting, but lately I’ve began to feel very self conscious and very nervous and doubtful about all this, thinking am I crazy for wanting to study fucking acting?! Seriously, that’s what I want to fucking study? I’m also nervous that my family and friends are going to judge me or even bully me for taking such a weird and unrealistic and effeminate (you know how prejudiced people can be) career path. Also to study this I need a scholarship, but who the fuck is going to give me a scholarship when I’m an amateur actor with mediocre school grades? Also, if I do make it into one of this universities, how the fuck am I going to pay rent after I graduate? Sorry for ranting, I just felt like this was a good place to talk about all this, this isn’t a persistent feeling and I’ll probably end up fine, but this questions give me a lot of angst sometimes
I’ve auditioned for co-stars and guest stars on major shows and recently a fellow actor told me that CD’s basically throw the submission in the trash if the actor isn’t at least SAG eligible. Is that true? Besides background work and taft harley, can you become SAG eligible if you book a SAG ultra low budget or micro low budget project? What are the odds of a non union actor booking such a role?
As the title says, I felt that it’s something I always wanted to do but never pursued it. Felt that I needed to pursue other things to make family happy and now I’m at the point where I feel I have nothing to lose but to go for it. I would love to find a position to be an understudy or for lack of better words being an apprentice under somebody. Any direction or thoughts on how to make this happen?
I've been trying to become an actor for 10 years. My performances from 10 years ago are about the same as my performances today. Despite spending thousands of dollars worth of classes, my acting skills have remained stagnant. I've only slightly improved, but when I've looked back at mmt own work, it feels like I started acting 3 months ago instead of 10 years ago. And mind you, this was after years worth of classes at different schools and thousands of dollars spent. Much of it was spent at multiple community college acting classes in multiple cities, since that was all I could afford given my bad financial situation, but I had also studied at with an adult group class at a private acting school. And all of this was after years of doing my own research and studying on the side. I've only done 6 community/school theatre productions in the past 10 years, 2 amateur V.O. roles, and 3 student films, 2 that I wrote myself. First of all, how does this even happen? And is there any way to change course from here?
I have a question for anyone in the industry or any actors who may be able to give me some input on my situation. So I just purchased the fast track program on actorsconnections. I did 2 meet ups with casting directors already. I had one class left but I cancelled it. I'm slowly starting to realize that where I was at in my pursuit of an acting career, that this could do more harm then good, putting my face out there to cds when I'm not ready. If I cancel my program and just dip out will they remember me and will that be bad for the future if I ever get a certain point in my career or does it not matter because they see hundreds of faces on a daily basis. I don't wanna burn potential and future bridges because I made a mistake joining something I wasn't necessarily ready for career wise
I have been desperately trying to be an actor: dedicated my whole life, time, and money to it. It worked for a while, but then it didn’t. I still loved acting but acting didn’t love me anymore. So I decided to move on to something else and I have been way happier. The truth is that the majority of actors will never make a living out of it. The vast majority will never become famous and have the lead role in the new popular show. We can’t all be special. Only very few of us will become very successful and there is a high chance that it won’t be you, or me. We only talk the one in a million who succeeds after years of struggling but we never talk about the other million who will struggle for their whole life if they decide to stay in acting. If you love taking acting classes, acting in some student short films, and audition for a couple of projects every month even though you know there is a high chance you will not succeed, you have a chance to be happy acting. But if you don’t make enough money to pay for basic things and are deeply saddened every time you don’t get a role or don’t move on to the next step, this industry is not for you. The industry is not interested in desperate actors. They are interested in successful people. You will appear much more competent if you have enough money to live comfortably and invest in your passion, have learned new skills from other experiences, have gained new life experiences, and are simply happy. Actors who are only starving actors are pretty boring. At some point, the best decision is to let your acting career go. If the industry really wants you, it will try to get you back. But if it doesn’t, you will see that you were desperately in love with a passion that will never love you back and this is not a healthy relationship. Do apply for acting opportunities here and there when the right opportunity comes, but don’t be so desperate about it. If you can find another passion that you love as much as acting, do that other thing, because it will always be easier than acting. I personally moved on to hosting/emceeing and after only two months, I am working full time on a contract basis, make great money, and am recognized as a valuable person. I am much more happy now that I am in love with a passion that loves me back. When it comes to acting, you are not special. I am not either. But we can choose to find another passion to which we will be special.
We are seeking actors in the New York City area to perform in reference footage for our 3D-animated short film, “SHATTERED”. Reference footage helps us determine the pacing of the film and later helps the animators (AKA me lol) with their work. Since this is proxy footage, anyone is welcome to apply, but we encourage Asian, Chinese, or Cantonese-speaking actors to apply. Filming will take place in Chelsea, Manhattan on Saturday, October 30 from 9am-4pm, lunch provided. You must be vaccinated. We are working on a student budget, but we can compensate you for one day of filming with $150. * **SCOTT:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chinese-American male. He is a passionate and dedicated artist who is growing into his identity. Although he is confident when he goes outside to take pictures, he struggles to connect with his parents and express his dreams. * **DEDI:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. Although he has traditional values and acts stern and inexpressive, he used to be a passionate photographer. However, he gave up his love in order to provide for the family, and along the way, he hardened his heart to dreams. * **MAMI:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. She is the type of mother to overworry and nag because she values her family above all else. She is the glue holding this family together. Although she has traditional values, she just wants to understand her son. If you are interested, please DM me, and I will send you the self-tape details! Also, [this is the Backstage listing](https://www.backstage.com/casting/shattered-433428/?utm_source=social_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=casting_call) if that's more convenient.
So , I'm a young actor and I auditioned for my first role a couple of weeks back . There was 2 rounds of auditions and about 1/5 of us were to be picked. There are putting on this play at one of the largest local theatres . Just thought I'd put that out there P.S I have been on productions before but this is the first time I have done an audition.
So I have this obsession with reading the wikipedias of big actors and seeing how they got their starts in the industry. And then I stalk their IMDB pro credits. Everything I've heard about breaking into this industry is about taking classes, getting in short films and other small scale productions, and eventually trying to get an agent. So many of these bigger actors seem to just magically obtain an agent with little to no starting credits. Take Finn Wolfhard for example - his wiki says he got his first gig off of craigslist, then somehow ended up in The 100?? How? I guess I'm just confused about how some people get that far into the industry. Are they just super lucky? Is there any other way to do this other than the way I mentioned before, aka the only way I've been told?
I sometimes have luck with auditions going well (small stuff only, just starting out). I've bombed a couple and heard nothing after, too, to be fair. But the times I've actually been cast in something, I'm god awful. I just randomly saw a clip of an interview with Dylan Penn where she talks about how acting and auditioning are two separate skills and she's seen strong auditioners be terrible actors, and my first thought was "Oh, shit. That's me."
Hi, I'm a 17 year old from Poland and I've been thinking about pursuing acting as my job in the future. I would like to become a film or voice actress and, if that's possible, having a career in US or just outside of my country. I took acting classes for a year but had to give them up due to my busy schedule. My English is okay but I don't have any sort of accent. The thing is, after finishing high school, what should I choose? I don't think I will go to any Acting School abroad since my family can't afford it so I will have to stick with Poland for now. I'm not interested in Theatre Schools since I don't really want to work in theatre, I prefer working behind cameras. I'm also very musically untalented so any type of singing is just not for me. There is one Film School that doesn't requires any sort of singing during the exam but it's nothing prestigious so I don't think it will get me anywhere. I can also just took acting classes after I finish uni and try becoming an actress myself. So, my question is, what should I choose?
I'm doing a play in a relevantly well known performance spot in my area. I've been looking into ways to appear towards agents and was wondering where agents find talent for example drama school showcases. Are there agents that attend school plays or plays that don't have professional actors in them?
For me, it's having to care a lot about your looks, especially if you're not that naturally attractive, thin or have clear skin. 'Cause well, your looks are your capital in this profession. Also, the pressure to make it while you're still in your twenties. ("Making it" in terms of being able to make a living out of acting, not having to work a side job.)
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i could never in a million years recommend any young kid from a working class family pursue acting. not after my journey. it's literally all a joke. rich people, people that don't have to work survival jobs, people who's parents paid for them to go to 50k a year BFA programs and MFA programs and 20k a year conservatories... they are the ones that get to have careers. they are the ones who get to have good agents. they are the ones that instantly get picked up and get to start making money from this right away. people who don't come from money have such an unbelievable disadvantage it's a fucking joke. it takes decades of our lives to even get to a point where we can participate. we have to work shitty nightmare jobs or full time careers just to EXIST and then on top of that make enough money to pay for these grotesquely expensive acting classes. $300-500 a month to perform once a week in a 3 hour class. becuase that acting teacher needs to make boat loads off actors too! literally all CDs except like the top 20 ALL do workshops now. Almost all of them. the entire ecosystem is just such a fucking joke i'm starting to not even respect people who do make it through becuaes the only difference between those who do and don't is MONEY. not good art, not good acting ability. MONEY. i'm not saying they're not talented. obviosuly the best programs usually have the best training. but there are thousands and thousands of talented actors out there that don't even get a single break because they can't AFFORD to spend the money to be competitive. i'm just so beyond disgusted with my experience trying to pursue my dreams. beyond disgusted. low level agents and managers are worthless. at the end of the day, having enough money to pay all the industry people to give you an audition / referral is what it's all about. its disgusting. i wish to god i could wake up and have the desire to act be removed from my body so I can move on with my life instead of constantly feeling like shit about myself because i'm too poor to get new headshots and pay for this class and this coach and this workshop. it's just so fucked up. i just want to be released from this desire. i'm so fucking tired of this torture
I won't talk much about myself or what I'm trying to do, but to summarize, I've developed this annoying habit where I mimick every actor's move and action while watching movies and shows, in hopes to get the correct impressions. And I understand you can't fake your impressions. And when I'm on my own I still tend to have my own facial impressions and reactions. I had a question that's been killing me though. For every role an actor has to mold into, do they adopt new impressions? You know how every person would react differently. For instance, i've adopted tom Ellis's eyebrow raise reaction and the use of the lower jaw when talking. Kind of what recreating 5 seasons of Lucifer does to you. But I always wonder, when I'm on my own. With no one to mimic, do I just focus on making my very own impressions fit for the character and look as realistic as possible? Or adopt a whole new set of impressions? I'd understand if it's a unique character like bill skarsgård's It where you have to develop an iconic smile just for the character. But I'm talking about playing everyday roles. Or ones where you don't have to be an overly exaggerated psycopath, should I be adopting new impressions? I wouldn't be surprised if people didn't understand what I'm trying to say, it's the first time I try to explain this and I don't think I had the correct words for it lmfao
hi everyone, i have an account set up, headshots posted, details filled out... but i can't seem to find what to do next! i remember pre covid you would have to go to the casting office but i can't see any update on the website.. i've no experience with background work but a friend mentioned a booking agent! ps: it's pretty embarrassing that i can't figure it out... any help would be greatly appreciated..
Hi guys! What do you think of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute (NY)? I am a Hunagrian acting student, but there are a lot of problems within the theatre community in my country right now and there aren't that many oppurtunities for people who want to actually make a living by being a working actor so I am thinking about studying abroad sometime in the future. Is Lee Strasberg good? Do you know any other schools in the US or in England which are open to international students and which are not that extremely hard to get into?
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. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. 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.
In WarioWare Gold released on Nintendo 3DS, the game was the first in the series to have fully voiced cutscenes, however the whole cast with the exception of Wario was recasted, as far as I am aware of, the cast that had been in the games since the GBA have never been identified, does anyone have any information on the original voice actors?
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