I know that Backstage is legit in the sense that there is definitely some good, real things on there. However, I know it’s pretty easy for people to post on there (vs actors access where you have to be a CD). I have OCD and I get very nervous on backstage because I’m always scared of ending up in a dangerous situation (I should definitely add I’m Non Union) and irrationally I sometimes convince myself someone is making a fake production to kidnap girls. What are some ways to make sure the production is dealing with are legit? Are there things to ask the person you’re messaging with, such as for the filmmakers previous work or resume? I hope this makes sense I’m not sure exactly how to word this lol! Also, please don’t try to give me advice as an actor and OCD. This is truly the only aspect of the career that my ocd affects lol so I’m actively working on changing that:) Further question: what are some basics that most film makers should be able to provide before filming to prove they are serious filmmakers (is it common for filmmakers to have a website, social media, resume, etc)
For example, say an actor was hired to play a cynical loquacious Australian with bipolar who travels across America with his brother. But once on set the director decides the character is now a shy American who says very little and is travelling with his mother. Is there anything in the contract to let you walk away or stop them completely changing the role?
Just curious (especially from those in the acting community) which accent you feel is harder to do- American or English? I'm always amazed when you can have a Renee Zellweger doing a dead-on British accent or so many Brit actors who you'd never know were English. Feel free to comment beyond the poll. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/pbbugl)
So 7 years ago a director wanted to cast me as a featured extra, and I was a no-show. Probably my biggest regret. Anyways, is this opinion piece accurate? https://www.cracked.com/blog/5-awful-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-actor
Am I stupid lmao because for some reason I’m unable to differentiate good acting from bad acting. I’ve watched so many movies (those with “good” and “bad” acting alike) and still have trouble. I’m sure you guys don’t have to try very hard to distinguish the two, and I realize this is a strange question lol, but could you give me some pointers to how you distinguish good or bad acting? A lot of people say good acting makes them believe that person is the character but I always just see the actor (even when the acting is said to be really good)
I know early on you need another source of income but I was wondering how you navigate (or used to if you’re a working actor) having a job and acting. I only have a certain number of days off. I also don’t work in NYC anymore because I lost my job during the pandemic and had to settle for something in the suburbs so it’s not like I can slip out and go on an audition during my lunch hour. I’ve taken some stuff online (commercial classes/improv) but that’s mostly it right now.
This is a thought I’ve had for a while but Ive been thinking about it more and more as I watch Marvel’s “What If..?” In “What If..?” almost all of the actors from the Marvel movies come back to reprise their roles and the performances most of them turn in is…underwhelming. Obviously theres a big difference between screen acting and voice acting; even if they gave a good performance on screen their voice performance can end up being unconvincing (especially Sebastian Stan as Bucky I swear all of his lines sounded like he didn't realize they'd already started rolling.) On the other hand I also listen to a lot of theater soundtracks. What I find interesting about the performances on these soundtracks is how genuine they are. They’re true to both the characters and their on stage performance. Two actors specifically that come to mind are Alex Brightman and Barrett Wilbert Weed, two actors who started in live theater and have transitioned seamlessly to voice acting (the former having voiced Beetlejuice in Teen Titans Go and RoboFizz in Helluva Boss and the latter voicing Octavia also in Helluva Boss). Obviously this isn’t a universal rule or anything, its just a trend I’ve noticed. The only thing I can imagine for an explanation is that theater actors are used to playing to an audience that might not be able to see them while screen actors are not. But I’m not a voice actor so the things I’m saying might sound insane. Please let me know what you think I’d like to hear feedback from actual voice actors on their opinions on this.
I search podcasts, documentaries, books, websites, forums, youtubers… who talk about Acting and Actors in really technical level. I also search ones who talk about the culture, the psychologie, the industry and the history. Ones who are really loaded with information. ( Sorry for my bad English) Do you have any recommendation ?
Hello everyone. I am looking for a bit of advice and support. I’ve always wanted to be an actress, took some classes in the past but ended up focusing on a different career. Now I’ve decided to try again and I’ve been at this since the beginning of this year. A few months ago, I sent my material to a casting call and got a reply from the talent agent offering me to join the agency. Apart from being new to the industry, I’m also an expat. I don’t really have anyone to talk about these things. I got excited and signed, without giving it much thought. They promised a lot of things to get me to sign and aren’t following through with any of them. Also, it’s all commercial acting, which I realize I hate and don’t want to do. Apart from this, it’s a huge agency, so it’s all very impersonal and communication is awful. I know i’ve only just started and should be grateful for this opportunity and not have so many pretensions at this point. I wanted to give it a try, but I feel awful and I hate this. Now I *really* regret my decision and I feel so stupid for having signed. I’m contractually bound until May and I want to get out and can’t :( I plan on focusing on my studies and building a strong showreel to get a theatrical agent next year, but this is making me anxious. And since communication in the agency is so awful, i don’t know who to talk to about this. Any advice or support to get through these next months would be appreciated ❤️
I’m holding auditions for a short film I’ve written in (hopefully) a month or so.This is my first film so every step of pre production is new to me. I was just hoping to get an actors perspective on what makes you feel comfortable at an audition? My main concerns are that the auditions will be held in my house (which may seem creepy), and that we are planning on having myself and 3 crew members watching the auditions (which may be intimidating). I’m planning on offering water/snacks to every actor but other than that I’m not sure what other sorts of creature comforts are expected at an audition. Any advice is appreciated and thanks for taking the time to read :)
I am an actor. Currently I mostly perform monologues online and was wondering if this was appropriate place to post them?
I'd love to upload a bunch of different voices I can do and send them off to different clients as if I'm send my resume off to jobs like one can on Indeed.com or careerbuilder.
Our team is working on the pilot episode for an animated series and are seeking a voice actress of Armenian ethnicity to play the character. She is an Armenian student in an American high school. Speaking Armenian is NOT necessary for the role, though fluency in English is. There are a total of 16 lines in the script, so we are offering a rate of $5 per line for $80 total, paid through PayPal. To emphasize: Please do not respond unless you are of Armenian background. Thank you!
Hi all, I'm developing a 40 second Star Wars animated parody. There are 8 total characters, each with a single line: \-- Darth Vader \-- Luke Skywalker \-- Obi Wan Kenobi (old) \-- Emperor Palpatine \-- Chewbacca \-- Padme \-- Rey \-- Empress Palpatine (female) I can't offer much, but I can pay $15 USD per character if chosen. This would be paid via Paypal once the voice recording is finalized and sent over. You will also receive credit in the post and/or at the end of the video. If you are interested, please send me a DM and let me know which character(s) you are interested in trying out for. I will then send you the specific lines for audition. I'm hoping to make a decision by the end of this week, Sunday 8/29. I'll then contact everyone regarding their status. Those who are chosen will be contacted in regards to payment and next steps to finalizing the voice recording. Thanks, \-- Don
Like the title says, but furthermore… What do you expect an average agent to do? And if someone were to present themselves as a “managing agent”, what would you expect them to provide you as a theatrical and commercial actor?
Hi guys, I'm getting ready to buy my first microphone and interface after lurking here for a while. I'm an actor without too much experience in the V.O world. Lately I've been doing a handful of V.O. auditions/jobs for serial podcasts and Netflix dubbing that I get off of Actors Access or LA Casting. I've been recording on my phone so far and I'm looking mainly to get my audition sound quality better and potentially maybe getting to the point where I could record a job from home...but I'm mostly focused on auditions for now. Interface-wise I'm mainly looking at the Focusrite Scarlett Solo as it seems fairly user friendly and well regarded and it seems to be what most folks recommend for newbies. Since I'm a novice with this equipment my preference is for the simplest , easiest option. If anyone has recs for more user friendly interfaces please let me know. ​ Mic- What I've gathered from reading here is that most folks recommend starting with the AT2020 or Rode NT! with the AT2020 being cheaper, and the Rode being pricer, but potentially being something you might keep longer if it is a good fit for your voice. Since I'm mostly just doing auditions right now and don't have a treated room yet, I'm also looking at dynamic options that my be more forgiving like Shure SM57/58. or Samson q2u(xlr &usb). My plan is to continuing audition for stuff on Actors Access and LA Casting and working towards making a demo. My experience with V.O. so far is- A couple of non-union tV commercial voice overs 20 years ago that I randomly got. More recently some Netflix dubbing and last week I did my first serial drama podcast. I'm in LA so if anyone has coaching recs I'd love to hear those too. ​ Thanks in advance.
I’ve been doing about a weeks worth of research for a monologue, however, I’m not finding any that speak to me. I’ve read the side bar many times and I know it’s frowned upon but I feel I could really use this subs help here. I’ll provide as much information as needed to make it easier. First off I’m male and 19 years old. I’m Caucasian. The age range I could play is 16-24 give or take. The subject really doesn’t matter to me all that much. I just need a comedic monologue and a dramatic monologue. I just want one of each that can show my range as an actor. Nothing too hard but enough to challenge me and give the playwrights some remembrance. Any advice is appreciated! Feel free to ask me to provide more information and I’ll gladly do so!
And for that to happen.. I need to be famous and rich.. like them. I am thinking of becoming an actress mostly because of my dream. I do like acting. I find it very refreshing to my soul. I love to work with people on a project. Creating something together. Seeing how well they act in front of me during an act. Unfortunately, my mother language isn't English, it's Hungarian, and I live in Hungary, while my favourite actors live in America and their mother language is English. Acting is a very good opportunity to help me lose my anxiety and non-empathic self. Connecting with people and myself. I also love to be busy (I want my work to be my life) and love the challenges and the fact that I can always learn new things. I noticed that actors are very open when it comes to expressing anything on their face. I realized it's because they have probably done sooo many embarrassing/silly/ridiculous/weird things, that they don't feel "any" self doubt now. It's replaced by confidence. I've got "lucky" to experience it too.. that no self doubt after doing something ridiculous.. it's really liberating, being JUST YOURSELF. It feels so easy instead of feeling that anxiety all over you before, after and while you are doing it. One of those feelings I want to keep from now on. My motto is that --If you do silly things in front of people and fail a lot, you become much wiser and maybe also, a lot happier.-- (just what I discovered a few days ago in my 19s) Being silly, being rejected and failing, means a lot to me. Fortunately, I am not really affected by rejection and failure anymore. It's just what it is. I will keep going. In just 5 days, I changed. What helped me to change, is finally talking to strangers with a smile, loud voice and open body language. I could even handle unexpected situations, though I noticed my trembling hand, but the feeling of confidence still held tight of me. But I'm still not where I want to be.. communication wise. So If people asked me If I want to meet my favourite actors right now, I would say no, not like this. I want to be on the same level of communication skills with them first. I want to be like them, communication wise.. and I think, I'm on the right track.. thanks to a silly idea I had, while on a vacation. Never thought it would be possible.. especially like this, almost overnight. Wanting to act and these actors were the only real motivation for me to start breaking through my shell and talk to strangers/new people..And I'm beyond happy where it got me, I've got to meet my authentic self. But still, being young, I am here to ask it anyway, Am I being unrealistic when I say my dream is to meet my favourite actors?
So I have regular friends and all but I’ve always been wanting actor friends because everyone wants to have friends that share the same dream of them and I don’t know where to go and it just clicked in my head that there’s a whole acting Reddit where I can talk to people about acting so whoever is free who wants to be friends
Hello! My mom has finally decided to support and allow me to pursue film and acting. One thing that ive been struggling with is the money aspect. Headshots are so expensive and its like my biggest wish at the moment. Im a college student (the office has decided to set back my financial aid back 10 weeks) im looking for a job but its getting hard and my mom is struggling herself. Im not trying to have a sob story but that's my current situation. Im waiting on some of my clothes to sell since I sent them to a third party thrift store to sell ( I get a cut of the money) and im saving coins and bottles lol. The actual reason im saying all of this is how did you guys make money as an actor starting out? I know a lot of people struggle since expenses can hit you in the face. The cost from backstage to headshots etc. Im trying to get extra gigs because they pay but still you need a headshot. If anyone knows anything I could do please let me know!
So I'm not sure if this is the place to post this or not but the pinned mode post does say no stupid questions. I also read the FAQ and couldn't find anything about this topic. TL:DR Large acting cohousing, eco village, intentional community, where people pay to do cool things they've seen in movies. (and yes I am proffesional roleplayer but not in a sexual way haha.) I am a professional roleplayer. I work with law enforcement and other agencies that help train people in a controlled "real world" environment. So far it seems like this is a very niche career and not alot of people know about it. This gave me an idea for a business. I envision a main building that serves as a communal space for actors that would include: showers, large kitchen, storage, library etc... Around the common building would be different simulated towns/cities. These towns would have houses, buildings and other dwellings or obstacles. Amongst those structures would be cabins or cottages that have basic amenities for actors to use while their town is not being used or while the facility is closed. How would this facility be supported? Well, heres the fun part, the whole premise would be people, businesses, gov agencies, etc... would pay to run scenarios in the different towns. For example, the local PD could run a crisis negotiation scenario using the actors that live at the facility. Another example would be a scheduled event where the public would be invited to attend a SHTF boogaloo type of scenario. On the more mundane side the facility could also host renfestesque scenarios where groups of people would have to "exterminate the rats in the basement" or what have you. Along with all the scenarios that run I imagine the whole facility would have a cohousing or intentional community kinda thing going for it. I know steady work and just being able to live in this crazy world is a struggle for alot of actors. I'm not sure how it would all work out but with all the actors living at the facility it would help the business and help the people who work there. In no way would I encourage actors to stay there forever especially since roleplaying and acting or two different beasts, but I'd hope having a safe and affordable place to work and live would help them in their careers. I'm not sure where would be the best city or state for something like this but I do know itll attract people from every walk of life. All the "tacticool" guys that think they'd be able to take down the Taliban single handley could come down and see what actual gun fighting is like. The nerdy, geeky people could live out their princess saving fantasies. Most importantly to me the parents that want to protect their families could practice all those YouTube self defense videos and actually get hands on with learning and teaching. I'd love to hear thoughts, comments, questions, concerns, interests, or really whatever you have to say! This was a random road hypnosis thought as I was driving to a scenario that is 3 hours from where I live. I usually camp out in my car and it's starting to get old haha! This concludes my TED talk.
Our team is working on the pilot episode for an animated series and are seeking a voice actress of Armenian ethnicity to play a character. She is an Armenian student in an American high school. Speaking Armenian is NOT necessary for the role, though fluency in English is. There are a total of 16 lines in the script, so we are offering a rate of $5 per line for $80 total, paid through PayPal. To emphasize: Please only respond if you are of Armenian background. Thank you!
Hello There ​ My name is Mr Pemmfub and I am looking for a male voice actor who can sound like the character known as “Blitzo” in Helluva Boss. ​ This is for a short YouTube skit that will be in my next video. CHANNEL LINK: ([https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IuaZ6HWg8QePppsxOnFKA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IuaZ6HWg8QePppsxOnFKA)) If you are interested then DM me. • What audio recording equipment you have • What work you have done recently • Your recording of the line ​ As for payment you get: \- £5 (yes I know it's not a lot, but it's a short line) \- being put in the pool of being re-cast in future videos \- link to any social of your choice in description ​ The line is below: "would you just get on with it already, no body wants to hear about that dumb shit." Tone would be sassy, bossy, bored and annoyed. Like how his tone is in this clip 6:22 TO 6:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGyQiz5EJug](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGyQiz5EJug)
it seems like a lot of actors and actresses were born able to act but are you able to become an actor if atm you cant act?
I’m just starting out as an actor. I’m vegan for ethical reasons but health wise my body has always had a nasty reaction to dairy, and I’m sure if I ate meat after years of not, it wouldn’t be fun. Obviously it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to audition for a McDonald’s commercial, and I know that there are plenty of famous vegan actors, but I don’t know if they’ll be as willing to accommodate me as they would Joaquin Phoenix lol. I did a modeling job a while back where I had to drink coffee and they simply made me one with almond milk, but I’m just wondering any actors on here with any kind of dietary restrictions (vegan/vegetarian, peanut/shellfish allergies, lactose intolerant, etc.) is it a big deal? Is it a deal breaker for some? Or is it a pretty easy accommodation that can be made by simply communicating? I’d love to hear your experiences!
I mean I was trash. I didn't know it (for some reason the director decided to just not say anything) but when my character had a gun in his face and I was supposed to look scared, I looked like I was at an office meeting or something. I was so normal and bored lookin. Not to mention my awful, creaky voice. I sound like shaggy rogers if he smoked 15 packs a minute and was dwindling on puberty, unable to really have a specific pitch. Has anyone else had this problem and how the heck do I fix all this. Literally only good thing I can say is I remembered my lines, but my character has like, 7 of them before getting shot. So...
I auditioned for the best friend character and the director asked if I would be willing to audition for the lead instead. If I actually get this part, it will be my first paid gig and I will officially be a professional actor! I’m so excited!
Does anyone have any recommendations for ways to find theatre auditions? I’m based in atlanta so anything specific to here is extra helpful. I know about Actors Access and Backstage but are there any facebook groups or newsletter chains, etc that I could join? Thanks!!
I recently did a chemistry read with an actor I’ve always wanted to meet and I know I loved my performance, the director kept telling me how much he liked what I was doing and even went as far as to say he felt my emotion in the scenes but I did this Thursday and it’s now Monday and I haven’t heard anything. Does this mean I didn’t book it?
So recently I've been doing research on managers. I don't remember where I heard this once before but I remember hearing from someone that you "shouldn't get a manager, until you have a career to manage." Implying that unless you need a life coach, someone to handle your scheduling, etc. that it's not time. So for a while I always believed "I'm not ready for a manager." However per my recent research I've been getting mixed feelings about a manager and am considering trying to land one. Overall my understanding of what a manager does for you is coach you and is very involved in where your career is headed and even some in your personnel life (a good one anyway). I've been reading that they ensure you have marketable head shots, suggest training, a lot of the times they have good connections with CD's, writers, directors and they also pressure your agent into getting you more auditions if they believe you're not getting enough. In a nutshell I believe that a manager would be a good thing to have, right? Whether you're riding the wave or just getting started. Having someone in your corner who's dedicated to you and knows the business seems like it would be worth it for that extra 15%. At least for now because I have yet to book a professional gig. I've only been at this for about 8 months. I've learned a lot from the resources my agent has out there about the business and I'm also a part of a Facebook group for my agency and get a lot of good tips from them as well. However I'm feeling a bit frustrated if I'm being honest at the low number of professional auditions I'm getting from my agent (about one a month) and I'm wondering if having someone to guide me in making sure I'm doing everything I can to excel my career the right way would be a good idea? If I can land one of course. What are you guys' take and experience with talent managers? \*On a side note\* the reason I started digging more into managers is because I saw a listing on Backstage last month from Apollo Talent Management in Los Angeles looking to represent new actors. I looked them up and saw, like with anything, some mixed reviews but overall I did see more good than bad. I looked their website up too and everything checks out from what I can tell but I'm just hesitant because for the obvious reason that they're advertising on Backstage. They reached out to me today and stated that they will be flying into Atlanta from LA next month and are interested in meeting with me. I just need to email them to set up a time. Do any of you have on opinion on them? Also I feel like this is an obvious question but it would make more sense to try and find a manager that's local to me right? As stated I'm in Atlanta which has a big market but the fact that they would be on the other side of the country managing me just doesn't feel too right. However I'm not subject matter expert. Sorry for the long read and I hope to hear some good advice from you all!
I am thinking of hiring actors to voice my characters like Brooklynn Prince, Mia Talerico, etc and how do I hire them to voice my characters because I think they’d be perfect for these roles?
I am a Los Angeles based actor about to sign with an NYC agency, working in a sort of "local hire" agreement as they are not a bi-coastal agency. I am very new to all of this and realize in hindsight I should have applied to agent and managers out here, I've just been hearing from my friends for forever how hard it is to find rep. But now I'll have rep in a place I'm not living and it just feels so backwards to me. They are listed as my rep on Actors Access but I have not signed the exclusive contract yet - I'm getting cold feet and really wanted to commit to the LA market as I am building my life and career (first year out of grad school MFA + school in general aka 1st year in the "real world"). Is there anything I could say to delay signing? This is a great connection to have but I realize in hindsight it probably would have served me better in the future if I headed East. Any ideas?
For my first gig, I have been working on the first season for a major network as a background actor. I’m having a good time for a non-union actor and learning a ton from the experience. After a few weeks of work (2 episodes), I’ve been coy about my screen time until others approached me about it. I notice the 1st and 2nd AD’s place me close to the camera whenever they get a chance. Last week they told me during the last scene of the workday, “we used you too much so we have to bury you in this shot”. Even the wardrobe manager made a comment about my screentime. I’ve always remained humble while working and never try to be greedy. Although I am curious… what should I expect from this point on?
Basically, I have set up a theatre company with some friends from drama school and we are due to have rehearsals this week to develop our first show. This week has been booked in for over a month. Last night a team member excused himself from two days of rehearsal because he was asked to be part of a showcase. He says it came through last minute and he was told about it a day before he messaged us. It is not a paid opportunity and I do not know how notable the showcase is. I completely understand that other opportunities will arise for us in the team, but I think if we have work planned then we should endeavour to let the team know as soon as possible and ideally before we accept the other opportunity. And it’s surely professional courtesy to consult the company if things come up that will affect the company’s work. I believe in this situation, given he heard about it a day before he told us, there was time to send us a message before he accepted, and had he done this it would show he is committed to the production and values the team’s time. I believe this is how an actor would approach this situation with another theatre company they were working with (i.e. one that wasn’t made up of friends). But I spoke to another member of the team about it and she disagrees with me. She thinks that there is no need for us to talk to the team before accepting opportunities at all. So perhaps I’m overreacting? I mean, we wouldn’t have stopped him going for it, so we would be in the same position as a team regardless. And I might feel differently about it if it were a paid opportunity, an audition or was more last minute. Reddit, what’s the done thing in the industry?
How do voice actors have such range in their voice? So I'm a nonbinary individual who is biologically female, and I want to create a bit of range in my voice so I can switch pitches freely and not stay permanently at one pitch. Does anyone know where I could start, or how I could start training my voice to be like that? I figured asking here would be more efficient rather than asking on r/ftm because I see a lot of voice actors who have magnificent range. Good examples that I can think of are Max Mittelman, and Yagami Yato. Sorry if the wording is confusing, I'm not very good with words.
im quite young (under 18) and have the cheesy dream of becoming an actor but my parents say id have to do musicals in school and stuff and i have no idea how to sing and just dont want to sing so idk what to do.
For example, Rhett & Link played themselves in their YouTube red series but it was fictional. My little sister isn't understanding me when I tell her I'm playing the part of "myself". She thinks I'm confusing the character with actor. What is the proper term for playing yourself but the you you're playing doesn't act like the real you 100%?
I'm considering using WrapBook for our production. I'm curious how common it is. If many actors have already used it, and therefore already have profiles, we'll probably go with it since it's easy for the actors. If you've used it and have anything good or bad to say, please leave a comment. Thanks. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/p9qomd)
About a year ago, I audition for one of the most popular American media franchise that everyone wants to be in which I never expect to get this far because I know it really hard to be casted and making it to the top six for that one role was just a crazy f…kin experience but my dream was shattered when I got the email saying I wasn’t casted for this role. I found out who was casted and watching this person milking every experience hurts me. I’m proud of this person but like it hurt that wasn’t me. This person made into Hollywood on a silver platter with no acting background and I’m just amazed of them. As an actor, I know getting into this industry I will hear a lot of no before I hear that yes but how do you handle rejection like this?
sincerely apologize if this post doesn't belong here. i'd like to hear from actual actors to know if sites like skillshare and thumbtack are good enough places to learn acting techniques as a beginner. skillshare because they're like online classes, and thumbtack because you can hire an acting coach. or is a traditional acting school/studio better?
Here is the link to my discord for those who are interested :) [https://discord.gg/YUeRjZR](https://discord.gg/YUeRjZR) https://preview.redd.it/l1r22rlwaoi71.png?width=1159&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ae24282af3f4197a51eda05c00f1cca286f0bc7
Hey all, this is a real long shot, but I’m looking to do a collaboration for fun with a couple of voice actors if possible. I have been narrating my own short stories here: [https://youtu.be/gTluYGGSsg8](https://youtu.be/gTluYGGSsg8) But, I’d like to expand a little. Would any of you be interested? It would be a short number of lines, I require an: Old man voice (ideally from Spain or Caribbean) https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ykRDPx and young girl voice (Lead character) [https://www.artstation.com/artwork/NxgQQ5](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/NxgQQ5) Good luck everyone
I heard that most open casting calls on cast it talent are only there to get actors excited about the film(create hype/attention to the overall film) while the casting team actually goes to managers and agents to hire people.I find that a lot of open call roles on cast it usually get casted by famous actors. Does anyone have any thoughts on this.Or has anyone actually gotten a callback/audition through cast it. I know actors access is legit as it allows actors communication through cmail throughout the casting process but idk about cast it.
I need some advice from some of the pro actors on this board. I'm transitioning from a student resume to a more professional resume, and I'm not sure if some of my acting work should go on my resume or not. I of course have film, TV, regional theatre (EMC) and educational (university) theatre credits listed, but what about gigs like Improv murder mystery dinner theatre that I've been doing for years, or working as a standardized patient or portraying a legal client for law school competitions, etc? On one hand I know the work with Improv is valuable experience (along with the Improv classes I've taken) but does it look cheezy and green on my resume? If I do list them, where do they go? I'm not going to post my resume here, but I have a fair amount of regional and university theatre, numerous shorts and a couple of indy features for film, one TV credit (documentary theatre), and then the Improv work. I'm getting enough experience that I need to remove things to keep my resume shorter and more professional looking, so I'm assuming take off the improv or do I get rid of the smaller educational theatre projects, or some of the film shorts? Not sure what is going to help me and what isn't. I plan on doing the occasional straight theatre play or Shakespeare, etc., but at this point I'm more focused on a career in TV/Film plus I'm actively doing commericals (which usually just want my headshot and then an audition--not my resume) Thanks in advance for the help!
So I've heard a ton of different answers, but the two main ones I've gotten are immediately after the cast list is posted or not until performances have concluded. I'm currently in the process of getting cast in a show (confirmed to be in it but I don't know my role yet) and just got an audition for another that starts a week after this one ends. The auditions though are a month before and I don't know whether I should have my current show on there or not being that I won't have actually performed it yet. Any advice?
Agents - How can I be persuasive but not pushy in my follow up email? I recently submitted my package to agents, but I didn't get anything back. It's been a week, so I am thinking of following up with another set of emails. Long story short, I'm marketable. I know I have what it takes for the type that I would be in. It's just hard to get people on your side without a referral. Even if you're in a small market. I have tried to get one, but it has never worked out. So, how can I be persuasive but not pushy in my follow up email? I'm thinking about checking in, and then asking them whether or not they would like to see some more materials from me? Does that sound like a good idea? Keep in mind that I am trying to work in a small market (first). Not LA or NYC where "don't contact us, unless we contact you" is the standard. I lowkey hate the whole "know your place as an actor" energy that circles around here.
Hey guys, girls, I'm working for a video production startup with studios based in Berlin and we're about to increase our production load. We are mostly working for a group called The Argonauts ([https://the-argonauts.com/shows/](https://the-argonauts.com/shows/)) so it includes a lot of promotional videos, interviews, tutorials, showcasing methodologies and such. We also work on 2D & 3D animated videos, audio contents as well as articles. With that in mind, we're looking to expand our pool of reliable freelancers and are looking for Actors based in Berlin. We like to work with creative people with a knack for storytelling, art and moviemaking. I'm looking for male/female actors that can host a video show. You would need to be well-spoken with a calm and professional voice. I guess the most important thing would be for you to have a look at the website I linked above to get an understanding of what we are trying to achieve. This is not everything we are doing but it should give you an overall idea. This would obviously be paid work. It's hard to give a number as this would most likely be a project based rate but a starting point would be \~350+€/day. Experience would also be a factor. If you are interested or know someone that would be, feel free to shoot me an email at: [*recruit.args@gmail.com*](mailto:recruit.args@gmail.com) Please include your contact info and some of your previous work. Thanks!
I’m a NY-based actor/print model who’s been working with an agency in PA for the past two years. I recently had an interview with an NY-based agency because I wanted to find more local work, and the woman who ran the agency told me that she would be submitting me to whatever projects she thought I would be good for, and if I was asked to audition I would have to show up that day. I was a bit confused, because my current agent will usually email me and anyone else on her roster asking if we’re available before submitting me. The idea of being submitted for projects I haven’t had a chance to look at made me a bit uncomfortable. She said if I were to decline a project or say I was unavailable three times, I would be dropped. Is this typical with other agencies? Does your agent contact you before submitting, or do they just submit you and expect you to say yes to an audition without you knowing beforehand what the project is?
Since this is a credit, I want to put it on my resume but I don’t know if it’s allowed. For privacy purposes, I’ll change the name. I was booked as “Movie Girl” on a feature film and shot a scene with a very well known actor. There was no dialogue. He was watching/stalking me. To my surprise, the scene made it into the film and I was actually credited on it. I’d love to add this to my resume considering the name actor I shared the screen with and my credit. But I don’t want to look green/unprofessional. What would you do? -for context, I did not sign a principal contract that I’m aware of, I signed release forms and took covid test/paperwork etc, but nowhere did it say my role was “background” or anything else. However, i was specifically directed by the actual director. For about 1.5 hours while filming. I’m at a loss here lol!
I want to apply to an acting school in the US which would grant me a certificate after one year of training without prior experience. Now, I heard that to get a work visa in the US as an actor can only be achieved if you're basically already well known. However I see all kinds of people on YouTube go to auditions and now I wonder, is it really that hard to get a visa? Or is there a different kind of visa I can apply for to be able to work as an actress? I'm just really confused.
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