Hi everyone, I’m writing and directing a short film next week where I hope to add some voiceovers to the footage that I shoot. This film would probably range anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes long where I would love to hire a female voice actor to read over a few sentences of dialogue that I’ve written. Unfortunately, the most that I can offer is $25 since I don’t have the biggest budget but you will be credited. I’m putting my heart into this project as this is my very first time ever directing so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I quit my agent a few years ago because I felt like he was keeping me from moving forward in my career. He was mostly representing beginners (I swear he accepted anyone in his agency) so it made me look less advanced than I was even though he was giving me a lot of work. When the makeup artists and the ADs told me that he was representing “cheap girls” I knew I had to leave him. I am now self-represented (in Quebec, self-represented actors in actors collective can have access to all the breakdowns) got a good reputation and did get many gigs, but I still feel stuck recently. And today, I just found out that he told a casting director to hire me for a role that was perfect for me (even though he does not represent me anymore) and the casting director directly called me. I think that’s a sign I should get back with him. I feel like I should try to find an agreement that if he gets me work, he can get his 15% on that, but I can also find stuff on my own and I won’t owe him anything. That’s similar to the previous agreement we had. However, I think it might be more difficult to deal with my schedule in case he wants to book me on something and I already booked something else. But at the same time, he has access to even more roles than only the breakdowns thanks to his contacts. Edit: Oh, and I think it would be nice to have someone to talk to for feedback and advice. Do you think I should give him a chance?
Since this applies to me and has been a frequent insecurity of mine, I’m genuinely curious if casting directors turn away very short actresses, stage or screen. If anyone has any knowledge, that would be very helpful! Thanks.
Okay so, this is a total champagne problem to have and I understand that. I don't want anything I'm saying to come across as "braggy". I'd been with the same reps for many manyyy years, and when contracts were up awhile back I decided not to resign and wanted to move upward and onward. I met with several really great managers/agents and all of them are incredibly interested in working with me. I've decided on one... but of course, I've never had the issue of having to let other reps down. What's the etiquette on telling the others? Do I tell them that I've signed with someone else? I'm trying to put myself in their shoes and ask whether or not I'd even want to hear from an actor that passed on me...
So on actor’s access, I get a lot of requests for self tapes through eco cast. But I’ve never booked before. What were the things you did to really shine on your self tapes? I have some self tapes I’d like be critiqued if anyone is willing to? I’ll send over over PM if you are. Thanks for any help in advance!
So I am a high school student, I just got some solid headshots, have been in a few commercials and will be filming some short films, as well as producing a student led web series. I currently have a local agent, but want to strive for an agent and/or manager in LA. I am willing to travel for it. Are there any teen actors who are with an agency in LA that could give some advice on how to go about submitting, as well as if anyone wants to be friends? I’d love to make some new acting friends!
I have the opportunity to work as a local hire which ive never done before and I need some advice on if this is worth it. It's a featured background role. Probably no lines? I'd be on camera, interacting with a famous actress. It is executive produced by a very well known director. Pays Sag Theatrical Basic, BG Scale (I'm non union, so would this count as 1/3 sag vouchers?) It's a 3 hour drive away, I'd just rent an air bnb for a few days. It's an area much cheaper than NYC and I'm currently unemployed so I dont really care about that much. If you had nothing better to do, and were non union would this be a good thing to do, or is it a waste of time?
Does every upload on Actor’s Access cost money? What I mean is, I spent 66$ for 3 minutes of video so far. If I delete 2 minutes of video, can I put 2 minutes back on AA for free, or will I have to pay $44 again? Is it interchangeable like those two photos are?
I am primarily a stage actor, and I look on Playbill for auditions. Most of the auditions on there look something like this: >SEEKING Equity actors for roles in \[project name\] >>Please submit picture/resume with the subject line “\[project name\] AEA Submission” and indicate the role you are interested in. So, my question is, should non-Equity actors bother submitting for these? Would it piss the casting folks off, or is it a waste of time? Or is there a chance they'll take a look at you/consider you?
After a long break, The Voice Cast is back to finish what they started covering the voice actors who have portrayed the backbone of Team Star Fox: Peppy Hare and Slippy Toad. Who are the best, worst, and weirdest portrayals? Find out now! [https://youtu.be/HBBfy1F7b7g](https://youtu.be/HBBfy1F7b7g) https://preview.redd.it/n5b934z0nzb71.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=516f8b76b4da896bb9a5c353b32a029c04bd70c2
I was wondering if anyone knows any voice-over actors, casting directors, or directors that are in the anime dubbing scene that host any classes/courses. I'm based in NYC but I can do it online as well.
I just saw where an actor posted a Hollywood Reporter movie cast announcement (it was a blurry screenshot) about a movie they’d been cast in with their name and headshot added in (the rest are top tier actors). But when I Googled it (I like to go to the source of things lol), I found the article without their info but with the same writer and time stamp. This makes me think they must’ve added their info in via an editing program… Has anyone ever seen actors do this on social media? I figure they may have gotten permission or just found a way to get past the publicist aspect of getting into these types of announcements.
Is there a backstage/starnow equivalent for finding directors and filmmakers or should I just use those? I’m an actor with a screenplay and I’d like to create my own work. I want to connect with a filmmaker and director to create a short film (8-12 minutes). I’m not associated with a university so just curious what people find as most effective! I don’t want to just ask friends either because I’d rather advertise the job and meet new people. It’s a ways off from filming but looking to get the ball rolling. I’d pay expenses and hourly wage.
A friend of mine recently ran into Florence Pugh, she was lovely to my friend and agreed to take a pic and all. Me and my friend are exactly the same height at 5’1. My friend was wearing thin flats while Florence Pugh was actually wearing sneakers that could give her 1-2cm extra height too. In the pic Florence Pugh and my friend are literally the exact same height, yet everything online says she is 5’3, some reporting even a 5’4. I love her as an actress she is amazing, and doesn’t matter what height she is, doesn’t change my opinion of her. But like how come some people get away with it, I’ve heard of people losing roles because they exaggerated their height by a lot. Blew my mind.
I'm 21 year old and for the last few years I thought my passion was acting and wanted to become an actress. I graduated college (high school) when I was 20 cause English is not my first and it took me way longer than my peers ( I moved to UK when I was 16). I was working for a year in retail after school. I was auditioning for drama schools twice so far, and this year been offered a 1 year foundation. However I don't know if I like acting anymore I love the way it makes me feel when I preform but everything else that's surrounds it makes me miserable in a way. I been struggling with mental health and anxiety lot for the last few years and don't know if that's what makes me feel that way but I feel like quitting. I know I'm young but I just want to have a normal life. Acting industry seems too chaotic for me and I started slowly realize that. But I'm scared that I will regret that in the future for not trying and don't even know what else I could do instead
So I live in upstate NY (outside of Albany) and was lucky to land background work on one of the projects that were filming up here. I received enough Taft - Hartley waivers to receive an invitation to join SAG. I would like to do more background work but have questions.... 1) There's not a lot of background work in this area. Is it worth it to pay the initiation and membership fees which are significant? 2) Do I have to, or can I just do Non-Union if one of the casting agencies posts roles for this area in the future? 3) Are their any other options for background actors outside of the major studio areas?
This is a paid gig. 3 roles are available for a pilot of a fan film, which is adventure/comedy DESCRIPTION: Gig 1: Kitty & Katty Katswell (female character from the show T.U.F.F. Puppy. It is preferred that both are voiced by the same voice actor. Both parts are short, so the pay rate is 2 US dollars per line, which results in a total of 20 US dollars) Gig 2: Daffy Duck/Duck Dodgers (male Looney Tunes character. 96 lines, willing to negotiate pay rate) Gig 3: Friendly middle-aged female mayor. 11 lines paying for 2 US dollars each, which is a total of 22 dollars. Planning to send payments through PayPal and after I receive voicework. My email is [meeperscreeper@gmail.com](mailto:meeperscreeper@gmail.com)
Pretty much what the title says - I keep getting put in for jobs that I'm very clearly not right for or just not interested in, i.e. it requests a spanish speaker, a black actor, the job is unpaid, etc., so I reject the jobs. Is doing this hurting my chances of seeing other jobs on the platform or does it not change anything? Thanks :)
Willing to pay on your terms. Pay will increase every single month, and bonuses (half year, 1 year, Christmas, Easter, etc) just please have qualifications: - Bare minimum mic (Blue Yeti for example) - Clear, strong, smooth tone. Your voice can sound like anything, just make sure your level is monotone with minimum cracks/change in voice when speaking. - Be available to work in at least 1-2 days of request Probably gonna choose around 4 maybe 5 total voice actors, so please feel free to apply! Comment, message; any works. Thanks!
Hey! I would really like to move to USA and become an actor. That has always been my dream. But my question is how difficult is it for a Norwegian to move to USA? Would it be difficult to move there? And can i do acting in USA even tough i dont come from there? I know its expensive
Hello! So I am in the process of applying for apartments, and one of the documents needed is a *"Letter of employment stating salary, position and length of employment (If self-employed, a* *letter from your certified public accountant)"* I am currently making a living wage off of my acting jobs. I'm currently working on a film that will provide a generous cushion for the next few months. I don't know what my next acting gig will be after this, (who's to say if I'll book again in two weeks or 8 months) so I'm just not sure what to provide in terms of proof of employment. I have bank statements and the like to prove I can afford the places I'm applying to, but just trying to find the best way to describe the line of work I'm in, and show that it's actually my career and not just a side hustle. I can get a 'letter of employment' from this movie, but work on this stops at the end of the month. I have an accountant that does my taxes, but I'm not quite sure what I'd ask from him to help supplement my application. Never done this before! Last time I was applying for apartments a few years ago, my financial and acting situation was incredibly different. Thank you so much :)
I have done a lot of nudity and intimate scenes for TV and films, including many roles as a sex worker, and posed nude as a model. (Not porn) I have never been ashamed of that and don’t think anyone should be because I haven’t hurt anyone - unlike the stigma that is hurting me. I didn’t mind being type casted when it made me work, but now, I am not called in for these roles anymore. I am trying to go for other types of roles but am afraid I will face discrimination because I have done those types of roles before. This has already happened to me when I was cast as an UNRECOGNIZABLE EXTRA in a SEXUAL HEALTH commercial and they wanted to fire me because I had PLAYED sex workers on screen (and both of my union agreed that it was discrimination and were willing to fight for me). I want to keep acting but I am wondering what I should do to avoid slut-shaming and discrimination. Here’s what I have been thinking about. A) Apply on anything I want hoping that people won’t judge me and ask my union for help if I am facing discrimination again. B) Focus on roles for which my past doesn’t matter, probably for roles requiring nudity or intimate scenes or maybe smaller roles for which I am unrecognizable (which I don’t mind about as long as I’m working). C) Focus on voice acting/voice over since they can’t recognize me from my voice. Or also working as a host/actor in person is often better because we are not seen by as many people as we do on camera. D) Be proud of my decisions and stand up for the cause so things will change and people won’t be slut-shamed anymore (I already volunteer in an organization that helps sex workers and could maybe be more open about it in the media) E) Any other idea? I am not looking for more slut-shaming or « you deserve it » comments. Hating a woman for her sexuality is totally sexist, the industry needs to change and I am asking for help now, not judgemental comments.
I have taking a years break from acting to focus on what other interests and the studies I have so I don't just have one interest. In that year I've figured out I am very interested in politics and become politically active in a party in Denmark. I have considered running for Parliament or something of the like in one of the coming years. The thing Is in Denmark we have positions that are only part-time I already have gotten myself quite a high ranking position in the party. I still love acting and want to pursue it. I have already gotten quite long in acting with extra work. So should I solely pursue my political career and leave acting behind or is it still possible to balance things?
Hi everyone, I’m getting started as an editor after spending the last year or so learning the ropes. I hope this post doesn't go against any rules or anything here, but I’ve been looking to start cutting actor’s reels and came across a post recently where a new editor was offering to cut some for free. Essentially I want to offer the same thing - a free reel for any of you that might be looking for a new one. I think the editor in question said they were happily surprised with the number of responses so hopefully that means I’m not treading on any toes and taking potential work from them, but also that there’s still possible interest out there.
I am working on a YouTube video that will be a rocket league anime parody. The script is already written, but it is currently being translated into Japanese. I will translate it back into a readable format to speak and act on. No rocket league experience is needed because we can have body actors too. Certain characters will return in future episodes, so I cast you as a main member you can expect another job in the future. I personally will also be voice acting and directing. You will also be credited in the video after it is made. I'm not sure what the industry standard is for amateur voice actors, but I believe $50-100 is fair. This is an important project for me and means a lot to me. Prices are negotiable, and it is only one episode currently so not too many lines especially depending on your character. Please just uovote, comment and or DM me and we can start discussing it!
I have a friend who likes me more than a friend, he’s accepted that we will never be more though. But he has trouble accepting me possibly having romantic scenes. I have explained to him that it’s fine and there’s nothing to be upset about. But he keeps asking me to ‘ask the director’ if I could do something differently if I ever had to kiss another actor. I told him I didn’t want to do that because I didn’t want to ruin my future as actor by asking to change the script for the comfort of somebody else. It feels like I have to choose acting or my friendship with him at this point and it’s starting to stress me out…has anyone else had to deal with somebody like this?
Hello everybody :) I fancy myself to be a decent actor, knowing full well my limitations and what I need to work on. Right now, I feel like my biggest weakness is expression. I can say the words how I want them to come off, move in a way that adds to my character, but my face seems paralyzed. I’m not very good with the nuances of human faces (social difficulties lol) so I know the /why/. What I can’t figure out is /how/ to fix it. Other than hamming it up, I’m a little lost. I could go the route of overacting everything like I’m doing theatre, but it’s harder to stay grounded that way. If you look closely, you’ll see my emotions come out, but it’s not enough for the layman to notice. I’ve gotten some wonderful tips from the actors in this sub, so does anyone have any for this? Thanks y’all
I’m working towards being a professional actor, but I really really want a tongue piercing. What do you guys think? Is the ball in my court or should I not get it?
I am an NYC resident who wants to start a youtube channel for *something*. What's that something? Not entirely sure. All I know is I have some experience behind the camera, and I need some people who *want* experience in front of the camera, and then some! So if you're interested in starting something, do not(!) hesitate to PM me! Lets do something great. Look forward to making some new friends (: (I will likely not respond to comments).
I know lovely people who have used the word to describe what actors do, but I hate it. I want you to hate it too so it will go into disuse.
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.
Hey guys iam an international aspiring actor who wants to get into a acting school in the us and pursue acting as a career. so can you tell me what skills should I need to get into an acting school and what skills should I have that would make make me stand out in auditions like gymnastics or stuff like that
Hello everyone, hope you're having a nice day. I'm a 16 year old who wants to be an actor in the US. But it's impossible for me to be an actor there as I live in Turkey and don't know anybody there. So, I've come to the conclusion of being an actor here first so I could gain some recognition and maybe get an agent in the US. I'll move to Istanbul as it's where the film industry is. I'm sure it's going to be hard as hell but this is what I want to do with my life. Wish me luck!!
Hello everyone, The desire to act has always been within me (by always I mean since a few years) but it is also terrifying me, especially that I know practically nothing about this world except from what I hear in interviews and read on internet. And living in a third world country makes it at the same time extremely complicated and promising And I have been thinking about joining a theatre club or a drama school, but whenever I see their work it's absurdist theatre(idk if that's what it's called but you got me, masks and screaming and hidden/obvious messages and cryptic lines... ) and it's not exactly my kind of acting So the question is: As a not-even-considered-beginner yet actor should I be ready to do all kinds and genres of acting, even those I don't understand/feel comfortable with? Sorry for the long text
Hello, guys! I am an amateur actor who enjoys doing theatre/improv for fun, but I've hit a bit of a roadblock. I have a character that I want to depict who is a total sweetheart, but dumb as a bag of rocks. I want to play her in a comedic way, but I have no clue how to approach making an unintelligent character funny. I've tried before, but it is so much harder than it looks. If y'all have any tips or anything I would really appreciate it.
Would Drama School be considered a "waste of time" if you already have an agent? I was fortunate enough to land an agent at a young age, which meant that I could get away with having a smaller resume than the standard. My resume only consisted of studio classes, and I am still regularly taking them. But, despite that and the auditions/roles that I have been getting, I still feel like my training isn't good enough because I didn't obtain it formally. I don't know if that is imposter syndrome or not. Even though plenty of actors hone their craft through independent studios and coaches (myself included), I still feel like formally trained actors get prioritised because the industry is old-school. At least, in the long run, after you age out of teen "CW type" roles. Is that true? So, I'm considering going to college and getting a BFA. But I don't know if it would be worth it, considering I am already at the stage of auditioning professionally? I have heard people say that a BFA isn't necessary unless it's coming from one of the top (acting) schools. I feel like most people go to Drama School for the contacts that the teachers give them. It would definitely take up a lot of time in my life, and it might even annoy my agent. Would it? Could my agent drop me because I am taking steps back? Considering most actors go to Drama School and then find an agent, not the other way around. Should I just be grateful for the position that I am in, and keep working on my auditions? Or should I go to Drama School when it might hinder the momentum I have? Has anyone ever landed an agent and then went to Drama School for 2/3 years?
If there’s already been something like this made then I apologize and I’d gladly take a link to it and take this down I’m just trying to find some examples to learn from so if you have any clips you love of actors doing a particular thing amazingly or just nailing a scene. Doesn’t matter what genre or who it is like I said I figured this would be beneficial for educational purposes feel free to link what you like below
Hi, as an actor just starting out, what should I do to become better at this craft? Thanks in advance
So my brothers a actor but he’s a beginner had a couple of student films and I wanna be an actor or teen actor and he tells me not to do it because it’s too hard. So I wanna know how teen acting is actually like
Hi to whoever may stumble on this! I'm getting closer to a new chapter in my life and would love some nuggets of knowledge or advice from this awesome subreddit! I'm a **South African** highschool student and I am currently in my matric year ( last year of school), I have studied drama and creative arts my whole highschool career and came to the decision that I would like to continue in the field when I graduate. from a Theory standpoint, I have a good foundation ( Meisner, Stanislavski, and few others ) but from a practical standpoint, I have a little experience as I've only booked a couple of commercials and performed in front of a live audience 3 times. I'm looking into moving overseas but I'm stuck as there are many people who have told me that "studying acting is a waste of time", the thing is I know nobody in the industry and from viewing many testimonies on this subreddit (and various other websites, videos, etc), a lot of people have gotten attention from agents and managers from events such as showcases which are slim down here (and I'm in a been in private education for longest ) Studying acting at a college or university would be awesome because regardless of whether there are actors today that haven't studied it and have done well , its a passion and would give me an opportunity to meet new people and an opportunity to showcase myself ( and since when was gaining knowledge a bad thing), on the downside though tuition is **expensive** and converting currencies makes it **EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE** and if there is a way for me enter the industry (at literally any level even if it's taking out the trash on set lol ) without having to spend massive amounts on tuition, a visa, and many other expenses, that would be **GREAT** and in terms of sharpening my blade as an actor, going to independent classes at studios and one on one coaching can be added to my training ​ So I ask the mighty **acting subreddit** if you have anything thing to add, whether that be advice, opinions, personal experiences, good university/college suggestions, agency/agents advice, or even literally connecting and forming an international internet friendship ( or maybe you're an agent reading this lol) ​ Please drop a comment , or message me on Reddit and if you want to connect ( don't care what age you are a friend is a friend ) DM me on IG" **rarimkunu"** Thank you if you took the time to read this and I hope you enjoy your day!
Good evening Reddit Actors Forum, my question is as follows, is it acceptable to put Zoom acting as credits on my resume and if so, should I list them them the same as I would more traditional credits and under what heading should I put them (film, tv?) Thanks so much.
Hello I hope this post doesn’t seem silly and also realize there’s probably been many similar posts asking for advice from someone in a similar standing in life. I’m a 23 year old guy that just graduated college. Ironically I am not a theater major and did not participate in any theater/acting throughout my college years. Growing up I was always an incredibly imaginative and expressive kid. Throughout middle school I got to do theater at school, I took acting classes through a really good local children’s theater program and got to be part of an original play there. By high school I was ready to continue making theater a big part of my life, and in a way I did, I was able to start off good by being in or involved with as many of our school productions and I was able to become a thespian and apart of our drama club. However throughout high school it became apparent that the adults in my life were not particularly encouraging of me pursing acting seriously. I didn’t get lead roles in our productions and very much fell back into a more subdued presence when it came to theater. One thing I had always been told by acting teachers and even professionals in the industry was that I would probably be more comfortable/ able to shine more on camera when it came to acting. I did a small shoot with a talent agent around the age of 12 through connections through my theater but me and my family quickly realized we would not have the money for an agent. Around that same age I even auditioned for the role of Michael in Billy Elliot when it came to Chicago, I even got a callback for that. Those were really my closest experiences with any type of professional acting jobs. I guess I wanted to just go through my experiences with acting in theater just to give an idea of where I’m at, and to provide context for my current situation. Growing up and even as an adult through college I’ve had various different careers/dream jobs I’ve told myself that I’ve wanted. As I’ve gotten older I’ve been less about following dreams and more about fitting the mold of being a working professional after college to make money and the creative and expressive part of me has dwindled away. If I’m being honest there’s only one job/career path that has been the one I’ve most deeply desired and that’s to act in movies. I’ve felt like ever since high school a huge part of my life has been missing. Acting was something I really wanted to explore for the rest of my life and film wasn’t something I was able to explore growing up so it’s always felt like my dream of being an actor in movies has always been just that; an unattainable dream. I’ve graduated college now and as I’m getting ready to move back home to the Chicagoland area I feel lost. I currently am looking for the run of the mill type entry level jobs expected of a recent college graduate who has a BA in communication studies. Yet a part of me feels like this isn’t the path that leads to happiness or even a life I want. I’m incredibly young and I feel like i should rekindle the dreams I had associated with acting from most of my life. The main problem is I have no idea how to do that. I haven’t been in theater since I was in high school I have no idea how to begin to hone my craft and actually become a serious actor. This post is just a broad grasp for help from anyone with any advice for where I can start to begin to make acting a part of my day to day life again while I’m still so young. Or how to even begin to make my lifelong dream of being in movies as a serious actor attainable and not as far fetched as it’s felt for me. This post took a lot for me to right and admit to myself and I know I probably seem like another young kid with their head in the clouds, but I just can’t shake this gut feeling that I’m at a crossroads in my life and I need to entertain more paths that could potentially lead to the happiness I’ve always dreamed of but never thought was attainable. TL;DR: 23 year old college graduate hasn’t done theater/acting through high school but has always had lifelong dreams of being in movies. Where do I begin? Where do I start to prepare to seriously pursue a career in film
is it possible to be a well known actor/work in bigger projects without being involved with all the corrupt-ness (for lack of a better word) of the film industry? i really love acting and ngl i kind of want to be known as a great actor (but wouldn’t want to constantly be in a spotlight and focused on). however, knowing all the messed up stuff that goes on in the industry is legit freaking me out and making me think twice about it. edit: spelling
I (22F) am interested in becoming an actress. I dropped out of school to become a therapist and now I’m stuck. I have always been an artsy child but my parents always shut down whatever dreams I had which resulted in a lot of anxiety now as an adult. I am interested in acting as a creative outlet and I feel like If I put enough effort in I could do it. I am empathetic, willing to learn, creative, smart. However, I have been diagnosed with ADHD and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and I worry that this and my lack of experience will ruin my chances. I am also diagnosed with anxiety and depression (I am going to therapy for both). Some opinions would be appreciated, thanks! TL;DR I feel inadequate to be an actor
Hi. I’m at a point at my life where I am very uncertain as towards what I would like to do in the future. I am an incoming junior in high school in America so I feel as if I do not have much time to decide what I want to do. Back in my childhood (around 8 or 9) I actually did like it and would re act commercials in the shower or at random times and loved it. I was going to be in a commercial at one point but I don’t remember what happened after the audition. Recently over quarantine, that spark has been reignited. During quarantine, I binged a lot of shows and movies and fell in love with them. Before I would usually only casually go see movies and never watched any tv shows. But now I loved watching shows and movies. Recently in my big and stressful question of what do I want to do in my life, I thought, what if it was me in the screen? In film, I didn’t really like them because of the plot but the characters. So many journeys and adventures to be explored with each character. That’s what I loved about film. So what if in my future, I can become these characters? An actor! I thought. What if I wanted to become an actor? However, during my research of trying to become an actor, I found out how incredibly hard the business is. I began questioning if this was the best idea. I also found out that there are plenty working actors living a modest life without fame. Did I want to do it for the fame or did I just like acting? Could I even sustain myself with a good income (I have seen actors who are begging for work to even sustain themselves) ? Would I even enjoy acting (I have 0 acting experience) or do I just like watching film? So many questions. I began to fall back in the same depressed hole of what do I want to do with my life and was stressed because I didn’t have much time left to decide. Now to the present day it has been around 6 months since when I thought about being an actor. I now still ponder to this day these 5 questions. What do I want to do with my life? How much time do I have left to decide? Do I even want to be an actor or famous? Will I be able to sustain myself as an actor? Do I even enjoy acting? All these questions but yet I could not produce a single answer for any of them. Now being even more stressful times, I wanted to post my little story in hopes of insight from other actors and people who may have similar thoughts like me. Any response is highly appreciated by me. Thank you!
So my son, without any representation or prior acting experience self taped for an open call a year back for a lead role that quite frankly never comes around. Goes without saying that there was really no expectation going in.. Fast forward, his 7th audition was the final/for studio approval. There was a highly emotional scene he had to pull off where he was halfway there. The problem is, I know I would have got him there, but it hurts as a father to have to get it out of him, and I wanted to spare him for the real thing on set. So I spoke in a compassionate way before the scene and it didn't work. This was a major studio backed film, and I guess a part of me is torn because I know he could have done it when the time came to do the real thing, and I know that is what lost him the role. It would have been a once in a lifetime experience for him. But the other part of me takes solace knowing that my son has his wonderful child innocence to him and joy about him. And there are potential horrors child actors face. But there were also concessions I considered going in, knowing that stories live on and they have the potential to impact lives in a very positive and even inspired way... And I believed in the story that it had that potential. This was also a gut check for me of the reality of the industry... especially for minors. They have to prove to be able to deliver strong emotional material multiple times and at such a young age because someone else's millions of dollars and investor money is at stake. It's such a rough spot to shoulder for an adult, let alone a child. Just that consistent need to keep validating to those interests that one can perform before doing the real thing. Eh, I dunno. I think everyone who loves acting does it because they have something to say or share. They want to open their soul to connect others. Everyone has movies that have impacted our lives in some way, movies that have inspired careers from acting, filmmaking, a sports star, to even becoming a scientist or an astronaut. There is true beauty in it. Eh, sorry. I guess as someone who tried acting before for a few years it affected me alot too because I was admittedly living vicariously through my son in this process. My son loves it... But for him to get so far has been much tougher for him than just not getting far at all.
I’m taking a new acting class that I really love. The problem? Every time I get on the stage, I start shaking and get nervous. I hate it so much. Because when I’m not nervous, I enjoy it so so much, and not to toot my horn but I also do a great job. So it’s so much in the way for me! You’d think that I’m a beginner but I’m not. I’ve graduated an acting conservatory, and I’ve been working on set as an actor and have had recurring roles in different shows, but I’m never nervous when filming. So I don’t understand why I’m nervous when it’s on a stage for a damn class? What can I do? It’s been like this for years and years and I thought by now that would’ve changed.
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Heard an acting coach say this on a podcast and it got me thinking what separates natural actors from more technical actors (not less talented, but more training, methods, etc.).
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