Is it harder to become a successful movie director or a successful actor? (With successful I mean a movie/show in the cinema/Netflix)
Hello! I am a documentary student researching for my next doco which will be on emotional labour in the workplace and burnout. Also, the blurred lines between personality and performance. I am not an actor, but I have been reading about how deep acting/method acting/emotional recall can cause mental health problems, emotional exhaustion and burnout in actors. Would anyone be willing to share with me some of their experiences of this? I would love to get a deeper and more personal understanding of it, and I can't seem to find any personal experiences shared on Youtube etc. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or would like to share directly to me.
So I’m 22 years old and I’ve been acting for three years. I used to train almost every day and by the time I graduated school I had booked five short films in two years I have an agent now at the top agency in my city I’ve been known by others as a very talented actor someone who would go places. But lately I hit a wall. I don’t know how to act. I’ve tried all kinds of techniques, spent more time trying to focus on script analysis etc. But nothing works. I’ve lost my intuition for it and I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’ve hit my ceiling of skill.
-I've been googling stuff for days now but it all seems so confusing and so many people have different opinions. So first of all, I live in Italy which means I most likely will have to move abroad. I'm half british so I wouldn't mind moving to the UK at all. The problem is that I don't think my family would be able to afford the cost of the school AND the living cost, so I can't really move to London or extremely big cities. Are there well known acting schools in the UK in less expensive cities? Also, I'm quite confused about where to study. Drama schools seem to be slightly more expensive than acting universities, but also more demanding. Studying acting in a university would probably allow me to have time to have a job and earn money to keep me going. But I also read that the opportunities you get after drama school are waaay more than the ones you get after acting universities. Is this true? Will going to university be quite useless in terms of acting possibilities after I'm done or is it a start? And lastly, would I be able to get a student loan? The costs for international students are soo high and if the answer is no then I probably shouldn't even try... Thank you to whoever read all of this and sorry if my questions seem dumb to professionals lol
I met with an agent this morning (I won't be working with them for a few reasons), and they told me that because they weren't SAG Franchised that Actors Access wouldn't let them use their platform. Has anyone heard of this before?
When I file a new claim what do I put for the reason for unemployment so I can qualify? I work with central casting and I don’t get enough work.
I recently moved to a completely new area. Does anyone know a good way to connect with actors and theatre people in my area? I'm auditioning and trying to get involved with theatre but haven't met anyone new. Any suggestions?
Hey everyone. So I am 24 but growing up I’ve always enjoyed animation and video games. I was always the type of person who would point out a voice actor whenever I heard them in something new. So much so that whenever I went to some place like comic con my siblings would always joke about how I would be the one to point out voice actors cuz I know what they look like and would be more excited to see them than like A list celebrities. I would even joke around and try to imitate characters like Roz from Monsters Inc. or the chocolate loving old fish from spongebob. It’s enjoyable and it’s something I’ve thought about for a while. Just the thought of being part of something and hearing my voice as a character makes me want to try. I’ve started reading Dee Bradley Baker’s iwanttobeavoiceactor site and it’s so good. But I want to know more and hear from other people’s experiences! Some of my favorite voice actors include Tara Strong, Grey Griffin, Joe Zieja, Cree Summer, Kevin Michael Richardson, Phil Lamarr, Maurice Lamarche, EG Daily, Carlos Alazraqui, Mark Hamill, Adam West, Billy West, and so many more. Sometimes I think that voice actors don’t get enough credit for the fact that they are the ones who make childhoods. And it’s not even just children. Shows like Family Guy and Simpsons are iconic for their more adult audiences. This is all just tv and film, but voice over work is pretty much everywhere. So yeah, not that I’m trying to like prove that I am interested or something, but it really is a passion and I’ve even said out loud to my family that voice acting just sounds like so much fun. When I was in HS, in my last year I moved to a new school and wanted to audition for a play, but after talking to a friend who was into acting who told me it was like group auditions or whatever, I sorta chickened out. Then in community college, I took a theatre arts course and we had to go to my professor’s production of hairspray which was so exciting. Personally, I had a reference point having seen the film with John Travolta so I think that contributed to my enjoyment; being able to see a play come to life with so much dedication to be as great as the film with major actors was incredible. Then in my last year as an undergrad I took on a minor in television and film arts and just loved this screenwriting course that taught me the skeleton of screenplays and even wrote my own treatment for it. I sadly couldn’t finish the minor due to not being able to get to the campus for the courses myself. But yeah, I haven’t said too much to my family but I’ve definitely developed a love and interest for all of this. The reason why I want to voice act is because it is what I grew up with and I want to be a part of the future of animation that future generations will grow up loving. The other reason is that I sorta want to learn to love my voice. This might sound very weird but my voice is one of my least favorite things about myself. It’s something I’ve been made fun of growing up so I want to learn to love it and use it well. So yeah, anyone have any advice on how to really start? I don’t have any like professional equipment so I guess this will sorta start as a huge hobby of mine until I can invest in this, because I see it as an investment. Thank you all and have a great day/rest of your day!
Got a call and email and script from my agent today that a producer reached out to her and is interested in casting me for his 3 million dollar movie as a major supporting character in it. I have a conference call with my agent and the producers tomorrow. I read the script and it’s not bad but it’s not great, and it seems legit (they have a production company and financing company attached names Buffalo 8 and Bondit Media) but I’m skeptical for some reason. Should I be hesitant? Or is this not unheard of? I’m not a known actor by any means and have struggled to get work the past two years. I dance as well and can speak Italian and can pole dance, and they specifically need a girl my type who can do all of those things. I do fit the character perfectly but I haven’t even auditioned for it?
I feel like I see the same topics on this sub every week, and this one is no different. Maybe it’s because I feel like I’ve never been respected before, maybe I have the mindset that we have one life and it’s best to reach for the stars..but I’m always asking myself what keeps me going. I grew up watching wrestling and just like wrestling you there are wrestlers that rise to the top of the mountain all while starting at the very bottom. I always loved that story of the peasant who became king. I consider myself a peasant, and I’m working on becoming a king. I’d be lying to you if I said “I don’t want to reach the top” I do. Badly. The pinnacle right know is a top show on Disney or HBO, even Amazon. I always feel less than an actor because I don’t have a theatre background. And to me theatre actors always come off as smug and thinking their better than others. “I do this for the art-form, acting is truly my passion, I’ll die without.” - fuck outta here. Sigh. Sorry for my rant.
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.
Hello, I (30M) just started out with acting. I always felt in my heart that I wanted to do this, but I never did — until now. I’m currently reading *Respect For Acting* by Uta Hagen and so for it’s been super interesting and helpful. There is one part that is really bothering me though: > “If you are affected in your daily life, calculatingly self- aware in your relations with others, you will undoubtedly be a bad actor, because your attention is narcissistic. If you have acquired these affectations in your teens and have not shaken them by the time you are twenty, you are in trouble. After all, if you possess borrowed behavior in life and focus on it rather than on others, how can you be really active on stage?” If I’m honest with myself I sometimes do feel affected… But it really depends on the people I’m with. When I’m with people I feel uncomfortable with, I’m really aware of the way I speak and act. Like you try to get ‘approval’ of the group. Whereas when I’m with close friends I feel real and totally myself. I think I know what she means: when you’re not ‘real’ in real life, how can you be real on stage? When you’re fake, you will be fake on stage. Maybe my image of an actor is totally fictional: people who are constantly in tune with their emotions, feeling comfortable around all kinds of people. I’m also thinking: aren’t all actors a little narcissistic? I think a lot of actors started acting to entertain others and to be in the center of attention. Could anybody share their experience? Thanks a lot!
I am 21 (M) from India. I wanted to move to mumbai and pursue acting. But due to covid it is all slow and i can't move as there is not much work. My parents suggest me to move to canada for one year and get a degree and come back to India so that even in future i can have a better chance of PR. So that means i will come back to India from canada in Mid 2023. And then i can go to mumbai. I am afraid that one and a half year gap may work against my dream. Also I am afraid deep deep down that i may find it comfy in Canada and forgo the hustle of acting. In a way it can work out as i can get time to think and get clarity about whether what i have wanted from past 7 years (to be a film actor) is the thing i actually want or not. I am confused. Because frankly i have done bachelors and i dont have any masters for backup as such. What you guys think!
Not sure if this is the place to post this but I'm having trouble finding a male lead for my short film called Janus. It pays 100 dollars a day and we will start filming at the beginning of August. My email: nedsteeleswim@gmail.com
just wanted to ask as an aspiring actress who has adhd how others (who are in the same position as me) tackle acting with adhd? i really don’t want to let it stop me from doing what i love because to simply put it, it’s incurable. how do you maintain the motivation regardless of how much the adhd drains you?
If there’s one thing that there is a glut of, it’s “how to get into voice acting/audiobook narration 101” tutorials. Which is, to be clear, pure awesome. But, for those who have graduated their freshman project (done a few gigs and gotten paid), the availability of relevant information drops precipitously. If you’re a content creator who knows such things, would you mind putting up some 201 content? Some topics I consider to be 201 (or higher). AKA, questions I’m starting to ask, and I still don’t know what I don’t know. * How to find a mentor? * Where to find engineers to edit/master VO/narration work? * How much is a reasonable amount to pay for these engineers? * How can I find an agent? Should I even be looking for an agent/agency? What are reasonable rates for agents? * How to find a voice coach? What’s a reasonable rate to pay? * When should we start thinking about the Vocie Actor branch of the SAG? What’s the costs/benefits? I’d also love links here, if folks have suggestions or want to give recommendations.
They talk about how few actors 'make it', and I often wonder what is really implied in that statement. Of all people who decide to pursue acting seriously, what do you think the percentages are that... Become giant millionaire stars? Genuinely 'make it' big time, as in they're someone who is a known commodity in many roles you've seen and has a great career to be proud of? 'Make it' in the sense that they manage to make a living and pay their bills acting, and maybe you've seen them in a thing or two? Find a niche in Holloywood that wasn't their dream (voice over, writing, production, etc), but was a path of lesser resistance than superstardom, and they have a career out of it? Try and try and try, but never land any kind of break whatsoever, and wind up going back to their home town, or working their service industry day job until they retire? Edit: I know I spelled percentages wrong in the title.
Title says it. Of all the people who decide to give a try to becoming a voice actor as their career, what percentage do you think ultimately find a stable job out of it?
Another hiring actors inquiry. A different Netflix show which will be recorded in America but your location does not matter we need a diverse cast and travel expenses will be paid for. It is a teen show so the main characters will need to be aged 16-20 however some characters have younger sibling and parents if you want to act as them. Reply if you are interested with your strengths and weaknesses in Acting or just give me a DM
Hiring actors for a Netflix TV Show. Official Statement will be coming out soon but I have a big job and want to start early. I need teens and adults. The show will be around Football/Soccer but you don't have to play the sport to take part. Reply if you are interested with some strengths and weaknesses you have in acting.
Whenever I look up on how actors today are providing for themselves while doing auditions/seeking gigs, I see how they’re always hosting at normal/fast food restaurants, bartending, and doing like 2-3 jobs. Please don’t get me wrong, I absolutely admire those people who do. I’m just wondering if that’s a true necessity or they’re doing it because that’s the only other type of job they’re able to get. Right now I am working a managerial role (I’m taking acting classes now but plan on focusing on it fully from 2024), so in a year I will be making double I’m making now. To give an idea, I’m making just enough to pay rent for a 1 room apartment and also save about 30% of my income. I would like to know if I’d have to leave my job. The timings are pretty flexible, just gotta clock in 6 hours a day anytime. I can still allocate the timings once I start going to auditions. Or is it like, when I go to auditions, it’ll be too much to have a full time job on a contract basis? Please help.
So I have an audition at a dinner theater in a few days and though they say all levels of experience welcome they still want a resume brought in. Problem is I've never acted in anything other than a professional haunted house and I've been told by other aspiring actors that it doesn't count. I already added the improv training from the company down but there's literally nothing else besides my name, #, and physical traits. Is being able to work with horror elements (or just not easily squeamish) something I can add? At this particular moment I have no note worthy skills to mention.
Source: [https://twitter.com/MichaelLepore3/status/1417641619256401921](https://twitter.com/MichaelLepore3/status/1417641619256401921) Crazy! Anyone wanna contribute to the Pro/Con list im making about joining? I'm an unrepped actor in NYC with 5 EMC points. I'm thinking of joining!
Hello! I’m assisting an artist on an album, the artist wants a uk voice over actress (near london accent) for a movie trailer type script very short, simple, and fun, it’s for a rock album 18-33 actresses Let’s discuss pricing willing to work with you,
>!i could use some actors to play DnD players. DnD is code for dunegons and Dragons. !< :D is anyone wants to come to East Orange Friday or Saturday and read a few lines and be on camera please let me know. :D It's unpaid. will submit to festivals. and can send actors footage. raws or complete, whichever ... :D My names' Gerhard Patterson and I can send u previous work if requested or feel free to look me up. As far as the scene it's an opening scene to introduce a main character but I just need "extras" although they'll be speaking. ROB. TIM. MARIA. These are the characters DnD friends.
**Been researching this for a bit, and many articles say all performers are narcissists, but I don't believe that's true.** I really can't see someone like Laura Linney, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, or Calista Flockhart being a raging narc - at least they don't strike me that way. After coming off (yet) and other set with a terrible narcissist yet some amazing other actors, I've been a series reg, a guest star, in plays, a co-star, here are the signs I'd say to watch out for: 1. **Will only talk to/fawn over those much higher up/more clout than they are/have and then give you the silent treatment.** I totally understand the importance of getting a producer or director to like you, that's business, but snapping at and shutting down around a day player/co-star for no reason is also a telltale sign. If you have 13.1M IG followers they'll be your bestie. 1310 not so much. 2. **Shutting down a 'lesser' - around a day player/co-star - the opposite also holds true.** You can be nice and then if you're SO inconvenienced by them attempting to say, "Nice weather" to you - you can say you need coffee - or hell just politely smile - and retreat cushy trailer 3. **Over-exaggerating your abilities, looks, connections, houses, bookings.** If you are on set talking about how many parties you attend very loudly or how you won such-and-such for the millionth time, we get it. Oddly enough the Meisner classes pay off - a well-trained actor almost has a 6th sense when it comes to this, we know you're over-compensating. 4. **After talking about many 'said' connections, throwing a fit if they hear others were hanging out without them.** The narc will suddenly get very quiet and exceptionally sulky for 'no reason' and act like a child with an occasional 'meh' shoulder shrug. They love it when people crowd around them asking, "What's wrong? Awwww....." A grandiose will have a massive fit. A covert will go lock themselves in their trailer or just go sit by themselves until everyone is comforting them. 5. **Will have no problem helping themselves but rarely tries to help others.** If they DO help another, they will hold it over their head til the day that person dies. Or that actor's starmeter hits 312,212. 6. **Will pull manipulative/Machiavelli-type moves like complimenting everyone else around you on set in a very over-the-top way and then breezing right past you without a word to make sure you feel bad.** All narcs love manipulative moves and backhanded compliments. This is true for acting very much so. "Oh that's your costume? It. . . looked so cute in wardrobe. (Pretends to be concerned for you.) Maybe it's the lighting." Or: You look tired today. 7. **Mocking others behind their back.** A day-player came up to us confused on set (totally ok! I've been there) and the narcissist says something exceptionally rude about them right after they leave. This is also a great sign not to trust the narc. 8. **Envy. Sabotaging you if someone else compliments you.** This happened as well. The narc went out of their way to mess up my close-ups because one of the stars had come by and complimented me on day one. For the rest of the shoot, the narc sucked up to the star so much that the star (unfortunately) became enamored with them. My mantra is, earn your compliments. People will notice you from there. 9. **Fake Empathy.** Again, the nice thing about our training is that we can tell if someone is being surface-level or fake. I told this narc a story about a relative that was sick (true) and you could see how fake their empathy-level was. It looked like they were trying to 'act' the part of caring. Another huge red flag. 10. **A History of Bad Breakups.** Everyone encounters breakups and divorces, and those are awful, but I find a narc will have a history of overly-dramatic breakups and friendship endings, etc. They won't crack jokes and go into a dramatic production about their latest relationship ending unless they are craving some kind of attention from it. A person that is really classy and NOT a narc won't publicly air their dirty laundry on set in-between takes and only talk bad about the other party. No matter what it always takes two to tango and narcs cannot own that. ​ Your best bet, in my humble opinion as an actor, is to protect your energy and know what these red flags are - are there tons of narcs in the industry? Yes. But there are also really good, kind-hearted actors too and those are the ones I choose to be friends with. When you meet a narc, don't tell them too much about your super-personal life. Otherwise they will use it against you.
**I am just a TV/Film actor only, I do not ever want to be a singer. but I found a type of contract that I thought to be a bit scary/risky that is offered to singers, and I wanted to know if any such contract exist for TV/Film actors?** In the music industry there are 360 contract deals. *Below is an example of a 360 deal :* *Danny Goldberg, President of Gold Village Entertainment-- which represents artists -- is quick to say, "a 360 deal is not something that has a precise definition. But in general, what it means is usually a deal with a record company in which the record company also participates in the income of all of the other aspects of the artist's work, such as songwriting and merchandise, in addition to making money off the records."* *Below is my understanding of this deal:* *Basically anything you do (that has your name attached to it), they get a cut. ANYTHING YOU DO,lol (ex, Youtube profits )* ​ **So, do any actors know of, or have come across, or even worse signed a deal/contract similar this ?**
Hey, so I’ve told my parents before about wanting to become an professional actor and my family knows but I think they think that it’s just one of those dream jobs that’ll go away soon ( like a 7 year old boy with a dream to be a famous footballer) but I don’t think it’ll go away soon. Can anyone help me ? 13 yr old from London btw and sorry for the long question that’s not really linked to the title
Hey everyone, I am writing this because I am in a very conflicted mind space. For the past month or so I’ve been rehearsing a small local theatre production and we open in 2 weeks. It appears to be that an opportunity has risen to work as one of the leads in a known director’s new independent film. My goal is to be a film/tv actor and this opportunity would both a bigger pay day and more networking opportunities. With the theatre show opening in 2 weeks, I feel conflicted whether to stick with my obligation or take a leap that would potentially get my name out there more. I know I need to make the final decision, but hearing from this wonderful community would be great :)
Hey Reddit family! As we all hear (all the time), “Every actor needs to have a monologue in their pocket!” Well, I would love to update my pocket monologue but am having trouble finding material that I feel connected to. Does anyone here have a good monologue resource? As always, I appreciate the feedback!
Hey! I am surveying for a class that I'm in and will be posting a few polls just to get a little more insight into our industry. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/onreq2)
I'm an actor and a technician. I've been a PM for the past few years and I got cast in a show and I'm coming out from being behind the scenes again! We open this week and (other than my lines, blocking and costume changes
Hi all! I am a recent graduate of a BFA program (F, 22 years old) and an EMC. With work booked in the upcoming year, as well as past summerstock shows, I will have 50 weeks by the end of 2021. I've been extremely lucky, and feel incredibly shocked that I've had so much success right out of the gate. My question is – would it be career suicide to join equity right now? Should I forfeit my $400 and go back to zero weeks? Right now, I am not really based anywhere, and I realize that some cities are more equity friendly than others. I also don't do musical theater, and have mainly gotten work doing Shakespeare and period pieces. This was a position I never thought I'd be in when I joined the EMC program a few years ago. I thought it would take many years to accrue 50 points, and by then I'd be very eager to join equity. Another question: I recently got an offer for a role at a major regional theater, but haven't received the contract yet, and I was wondering – is it standard for LORT/URTA/other equity theaters to pay non-union actors the equity minimum? Is there any regulation or standardization in regards to non eq contracts at equity theaters?
I want to get into RADA, LAMDA, LSTFI This year. I have some questions. ​ 1) How about Lee Strasberg Institute for being an actor? Is it good or not? ​ 2) If I fail to RADA, LAMDA, I hope to apply for AA course in Lee Strasberg Institute. Where can I get BA degree with this AA degree? (universities)
To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting - Michael Chekhov I noticed a few version of this book on Amazon from different years: 2014 "Reprint of 1952 Edition"; 2002 "Revised and expanded edition"; 1991 "First complete edition". Due to varying prices it made me hesitate before buying. Does anyone happen to have a suggestion for a preferred version. I assume the "revised" edition would be the most modern or appropriate version, but it's significantly more expensive.
I'm at party in Downtown LA celebrating the premiere of this new show on Comedy Central. I'm no actor but my friend's friend was able to get in to this event and I went with him. I go in and while the actors and people of the show are all there receiving their attention, I also see a lot of young people, teenagers practically. These young actors are those who work in networks like Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. They're smart professional young people. They know how to talk and comport themselves very well and are thrilled to be in this event. I speak to one Disney Channel actor and although she has many fans and admirers; I can tell that she wishes she could do other things. Perhaps with a distinguished director or work with a whole different set of actors. Now, I dont know how these contracts work but why is it that so many of these Disney Channel and Nickelodeon actors have such a difficult time breaking out of this type of business and doing something else? Most frequently with young women but, at any rate, with many men too. Is it because other producers don't take them seriously? Is it a particular exclusivity contract they have? What is it? Thanks!
And it works pretty dang well, i've gotten a lot of auditions! If anyone wants to use it just hit me up. I would say it's more for the beginning to moderately-experienced actor, intended to maximize auditions, to build a reel, to get an agent, etc. If you already have an agent and/or manager submitting for you then this probably isn't for you. It works for whatever location you're in; New York, Vancouver, LA, etc. Would love to get peoples feedback! Random questions and DMs welcome!
I’m a young teenager from England and I wondered what the steps would be in becoming a good working actor
I am a freelance videographer/photographer based in NYC. I’m not sure if this is the best place for this, but I was interested in finding individuals of any level to collaborate with. Looking to improve my cinematography and story development skills by creating interesting short films, sketches, and etc… If you have any ideas on communities that might be interested in this type of indie production/collaboration, would be extremely helpful. Sorry if this isn’t formatted well, on mobile.
ACX Audition Link: [https://www.acx.com/titleview/A2GLJV5TTLRFL5](https://www.acx.com/titleview/A2GLJV5TTLRFL5) Rates & Terms: 50% of Author Royalties (Author Royalties are 80% of total royalties for audio); contract to be offered by publisher (Crowsnest Books). Release date to be discussed. The Gatewatch (Crowsnest Books) is a troll-hunting saga inspired by the Norse myths and Icelandic sagas. The book has been met with critical acclaim and has sold well in its first year in print; reviewers have compared it to The Hobbit and Lewis' world of Narnia. As Crowsnest Books (the publisher) prepares for a second print run, I (the author) am helping to organize the audiobook narration. As the first in a trilogy, there may be opportunities to narrate the two following books. The release of the audiobook will coincide with the release of The Everspring, the second book in the series, in November 2021. Find out more about the book and read reviews at [https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/](https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/). Update: Found an amazing voice actor through ACX! Contract is set and production is underway. Thanks to everyone who responded :)
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Hi everyone! So I’m a fairly new actress, and I recently auditioned for an agency, and I just have to do some legal stuff & get headshots before signing with them. I’m putting together my resume, and I’m not sure how to credit my acting coach. Would I put it under classes? Also, I have sessions once a week, so I’m not sure how to format that lol. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know!!
Hey Reddit fam! Just wanted to say that after skulking on this forum, getting inspired by the posts, and silently wishing I returned to my passion (acting obvs lol)- I finally swallowed my fear, made the jump, messaged me old agent and got her back, started working on my craft again, and I just got my first two auditions this week and holy moly I’m so jacked! I was working as an actor in my mid twenties, stepped out to clean up my debt, finish school, and I started my own freelance marketing business. It’s great, but the missing piece has been getting back into the thrill of acting. But, now that I’m in my early thirties, I had been putting it off and feeling it was “too late”… anyway - this past week has been awesome, I’m so happy I finally stopped listening to my head and started listening to my heart instead. If you are reading this and are one of those ‘actors to be’ who haven’t made the jump yet - do it!!! Your life is your own. Sorry rant over. Just awake before my next audition and very happy haha. Thanks for all the posts that pushed me into going for it
I'm 29 years old and I have no ambitious in life. I really want to be an actor but I'm also stuck. The last thing I want to do is move to Calofornia to chase a dream that might not come true. What was your "fuck it" moment that pushed you to do it?
I am trying to be more active on social media to show my work as an actor and host. I am very active on Facebook (mostly from managing acting groups) and get a lot of job opportunities from that (including many union contracts) but I get very few followers on Instagram and I am terrible at TikTok. Should I focus on Facebook? Do I really need to get better at Instagram and TikTok? Should I try to make videos on YouTube? Is there a new social media platform that I haven’t heard of that would be good for me? I know some people will tell me that what gets us work as an actor is being a good actor but I already am a good actor and got years of training and experience. But social media is becoming more and more important, I am even being asked about my social media on auditions, and I want to be able to create my own content without relying too much on others so I was wondering how I should work on that.
For all the actors out there whether it's film, tv, or theatre. Would love to know your feedback!
I’m working with an artist who has a budget for a music video and I need to find actors for a film. Is there a popular website people use to post their picture and like their portfolio?
As the title says, I really want to be a voice actor but I don't know the first thing about acting and I feel like I don't have the right voice for the job. I feel like before I go spending money on microphones and stuff like that, I should at least have some decent acting skills first. So what should I do?
Weeee, you found me!
I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
I just wrote a few fun facts about Web For Actors
Would you like to take a look?
Click here to check them out. I hope it will cause involuntary audible response.
