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The Major CDs in LA?

The Major CDs in LA?

Posted on Dec 30th

As a New York-based actor for the past three years I've more or less met most of the important NY offices. Of course, I've self-taped for LA offices too, but I'm curious from an LA-based actor perspective which offices are considered the major ones. I'd be happy to provide my own opinion to the NY perspective.

Is Toronto Film School a good school?

Is Toronto Film School a good school?

Posted on Dec 30th

Hi. I’m an actor in Grade 12 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I’m trying to find an acting school which is good and worth my money/time. Money is not an issue. I have heard mixed reviews on this school and wanted to hear your opinions. And maybe some suggestions. My dream school is Juilliard and ik the chances are low and submissions have closed so u gave up on it. Any suggestions?

does anyone have experience acting as they are a teacher?

does anyone have experience acting as they are a teacher?

Posted on Dec 30th

I am an actor with an agent and by 2023, I will have all my credential to be a primary school teacher. just wondering if anyone had the same expierence or a similar one?

Best way to get into voice acting

Best way to get into voice acting

Posted on Dec 30th

Hey guys, I’m a beginning voice actor with no experience in the industry. I want to know what’s the best way to get into it?

connecting with imaginary people

connecting with imaginary people

Posted on Dec 30th

i would love your help, please! i’m taking a VO 101 class and my teacher keeps giving me the same note of “i don’t feel like you’re connecting with the imaginary person you’re speaking to”. I’ve tried doing it differently every time, trying to improve, and well, i’m clearly struggling. something’s just not clicking in my brain. my background is improv and sketch, but i’ve never considered myself a good actor... so that’s why i’m giving VO a chance, but i’m realizing it’s much harder than i thought. (silly padawan) i would appreciate any advice or suggestions you might have to help me improve in this area. thank you!

Is it expected that your agent will ask casting directors for feedback?

Is it expected that your agent will ask casting directors for feedback?

Posted on Dec 29th

So my agent is great, and I'm incredibly lucky to be with them. They are arguably the best agent in my region (not la/nyc), super selective, they have great relationships with the casting directors, and they answer all my calls and are super friendly. I've been with them about a year and a half, I've gotten maybe 60 auditions. Most of these auditions are self tape auditions for 3 liners, though i have gotten a couple series regulars auditons. (Self tapes have been the norm even before covid in my region.) Anyway, never gotten a call back, and i haven't booked shit yet. Obviously since I haven't booked anything, i get a little worried.. (what I'm i doing wrong? Surely my acting can't be that bad that I'm messing up 4 line auditions... Is my agent gonna drop me?). Earlier this year, i asked my agent if any casting directors have given any feedback regarding my auditions (I've heard this is sometimes an appropriate question to ask your agent) He responded saying that casting directors don't really give feedback, but it's a good sign that they keep calling me back. I just read Jenna Fischer's book and in that she mentions how agents "should" act: https://imgur.com/a/rObByKN So yeah, is it expected for your agent to asking the casting directors for feedback regarding your audition performance? Edit: oops this post droned on. I received Jenna's book, An Actors Life as gift and i read it cover to cover today. I guess it really caused me to reflect on my journey so far, hence all the unnecessary details about my "career" lol

The first time someone offers you a role you didn't audition for ...

The first time someone offers you a role you didn't audition for ...

Posted on Dec 29th

You know how huge stars are always sought after. Big name actors like Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick must get offered roles so often they couldn't keep track of how many they've turned down. I was thinking about it, and the first time someone seeks out your agent to offer you a role has to be a big milestone in someone's career (at least for those lucky enough to reach it). I'm very curious about what point in this stars careers they had their first unsolicited offer. Do you think people with small amounts of fame get them? I'm not asking for a practical purpose, I've just been thinking about it and I have no idea so now I'm pretty in the weeds with it. I'm guessing a lot of people jump straight from getting none of these offers to getting a ton, but I would love to know about the people who didn't have a huge role that catapulted them into stardom. I highly doubt any big stars will read this and share their personal story but does anyone feel like speculating? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Script Analysis: How do you do yours?

Script Analysis: How do you do yours?

Posted on Dec 29th

We all have different backgrounds in our growth as actors: we differ in methods, different coaches, different phases, etc. I posted this so I can figure out other ways on how to analyze a script/narrative. Do you judge your character? Is it necessary? Do you also judge the other characters? Who do you ask when you got clarifications? co-actor/s? writer/playwright? director? How do you figure out your character’s objective in the narrative? .... and many more haha Share your method. As they say, learning is a never ending adventure!

Feedback on Audition Bio with No Experience

Feedback on Audition Bio with No Experience

Posted on Dec 29th

Exactly what the title says. This is my first time submitting something. I haven't even figured out headshots yet, so it's probably a long shot, but you never know if you don't try right? This is the post I'm responding to: Looking to cast 20 - 35 yo fit Asian American actress for short film to shoot in January in Cincinnati. One day shoot with pay $300/ day + travel, lodging and per diem. Email headshots, bio and/or reel to blackmariaentertainment@gmail.com for details, rate and script. Includes travel and lodging. Have a video reel or be ready to audition via zoom. This is what I've drafted: Well-traveled and proficient in Mandarin Chinese as well as Taiwanese, Mexican, and American culture, Christine is an educator, writer, engineer and aspiring actress with a strong foundation in public speaking and leadership. She studied film by the International Baccalaureate progam and through her Chinese degree from the University of Florida including coursework in animation and transnational cinema. She is best known for her deep commitment to intersectional sustainability and looks forward to working on projects which critically examine the human experience. She resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Guys, helpe me please... my life depends on it.

Guys, helpe me please... my life depends on it.

Posted on Dec 29th

Ok so, guys i know there are several questions about tattoos and auditions, in here and all over the internet, but i wanna know from now on, from 2020, from you guys. This is serious, your experience with it. I am 28, i already considere myself too old, but... i say take this question serious because i need to know from people that are involved with acting recently and know about it these days, because my dream is to become an actor, i feel old but at the same time i wanna try it, once i finish my college graduation i wanna move to New York (No im not going to l.a) , and i wanna give my best to get into this industry. I know its a harsh industry and i wanna face it, being a working actor and focus on a good craft, but i wanna get some tattoos, i read old threads from like 5 to 10 years ago, and an online course where the teacher said the same thing all this places say, that for someone that is starting may not be a good idea since it takes hours to cover and they wont pay to cover it nor waste time with a new guy who has no experience. I wanna be a drama actor, i would like to not been seen as the ''bad boys with tattos'', i mean, i wanted to get more opportunities and roles i could. I dont wanna get hand, face or full sleeve tattoos, just a few here and there haha. What are your thoughts? Should i wait or should i go for it and face more rejection later? With all the technology these days can't i cover myself with some product in just a few seconds? I mean, i know this questions sounds generic, but its very important to me, my dream depends on it. Thank you for your time. <3

How are people like Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington, Joaquin Fenix etc... Considered good actors?

How are people like Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington, Joaquin Fenix etc... Considered good actors?

Posted on Dec 28th

When I watch different movies starring them, it just seems like they're the same personality. Just slightly altered every movie. Whereas when I watch movies starring Daniel Dey Lewis, he completely tansforms himself into whatever character he's playing. He seems like the only real actor that I've watched so far at least...?

Planning for the Future

Planning for the Future

Posted on Dec 28th

Hey r/acting, I’m Tyler. I’m a male in 9th grade and live in North Carolina. I like singing and acting and have a few plays and musicals under my belt. If I wanted to do acting/performing as a career, what should I prepare for and how? Should I focus on getting training for an academic job or train for performing. I love acting and don’t want to have a desk job but have no clue on what to do to help myself because I don’t personally know any actors. Thanks!

How do you get NYC | SAG-AFTRA or LA | SAG-AFTRA in your name?

How do you get NYC | SAG-AFTRA or LA | SAG-AFTRA in your name?

Posted on Dec 28th

I keep seeing these on people's names. How do they get them? I'm not in SAG (yet) so I don't need it myself, I'm just curious if there's some vetting process to where I know these people are actually actors or if it's just some Reddit feature I don't know about where anyone can append stuff before their name.

to actors are there any film fests happening early next yr?

to actors are there any film fests happening early next yr?

Posted on Dec 28th

my agency kmr talent posted a disability fest for april but lockdown happend

Best reputable online acting classes?

Best reputable online acting classes?

Posted on Dec 28th

I’m a beginner actress and have never been to any acting classes before. I was looking into Michelle Danner but I want to know what other experiences and classes people have had and taken. Help? Thanks!!!

Why do some highly successful actors maintain Actors Access pages without fully updating their pages with headshots and union status?

Why do some highly successful actors maintain Actors Access pages without fully updating their pages with headshots and union status?

Posted on Dec 28th

https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/one_page_resume.cfm?custom_link=zaziebeetz https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/justinprentice

How should I start networking and making cold calls as a voice actor.

How should I start networking and making cold calls as a voice actor.

Posted on Dec 28th

I’ve been doing free fan stuff for this past summer and became the announcer at my college. I want to expand my business and I don’t want to sit and wait while my my fiverr and voice bunny get no attention. How can I network to help my business. Where should be the first places I cold call or email? Where can I find real auditions? How can I be my own agent?

Filming self tapes with a white backdrop - is it okay?

Filming self tapes with a white backdrop - is it okay?

Posted on Dec 27th

I feel like this is such a stupid "not a big deal" question. I thought it was too, until so many fellow LA actors and casting directors have told me to never film self tapes with a white backdrop. I'm really trying to up my acting game this year, and was wondering if I just should add a grey backdrop to my Amazon cart to get ready for this new year of auditions? I don't think my self tape set up looks bad with a white backdrop, but maybe I'm just use to seeing it, so its not a big deal to me? Let me know what you think: [https://imgur.com/THz6MUc](https://imgur.com/THz6MUc) I currently have a white backdrop, black backdrop, and use a Canon 60D with a rode mic to film. I also use a few soft boxes, as well as a monitor to make sure I'm always in focus and frame. I edit with Final Cut. I know this is a little extra, and you can simply film a self tape with your phone and natural light now, but I'm a full time product host, so I already have all this equipment to begin with. Would love to know some opinions. Its only $15, so its not like its gonna break the bank, but does it *really* matter?

How I made $5,000.00 My First 3 Months as a Voice Actor

How I made $5,000.00 My First 3 Months as a Voice Actor

Posted on Dec 27th

Hey folks, I get a lot of questions on here about what I have done to be successful after people see my voices profile ( [www.voices.com/actors/elloeff](https://www.voices.com/actors/elloeff) ) I wrote an article for Medium that goes over the things that I find most important to being successful! Hopefully it helps you on your journey :) [https://ello-eff.medium.com/how-i-made-5-000-00-in-my-first-3-months-as-a-voice-actor-57f0ad1f83c9](https://ello-eff.medium.com/how-i-made-5-000-00-in-my-first-3-months-as-a-voice-actor-57f0ad1f83c9)

I am just a selfish a**hole.

I am just a selfish a**hole.

Posted on Dec 27th

This is a throwaway because of how much of an asshole I'm going to sound but fuck it, I feel like this needs to be said as I've been feeling this way for a couple of years now and it seems taboo to talk about. I guess this could apply to most fields of work but I think acting, filmmaking; fields in the public eye where success is constantly broadcast to you wherever you go, it's more obvious. I’ve always wanted to be a director or an actor or just a guy who works in the film industry. I've been taking this "seriously" since I was 13. It was here I started to feel the jealousy creep into me. I began to watch some people get the roles I'd once dreamed of as a kid. Then someone from my family booked a movie gig, it made me panic -- quite literally. Sure, he was 27 and I was 16 but it felt like it was now or never! Then came the depression, time ticked by and all I did was sit back and cry. I fell deeper and deeper into the hole. Charlie Heaton... why him? Why not me?? Fionn Whitehead went from working in Starbucks to a Christopher-fucking-Nolan movie Dunkirk at such a young age? I didn't know these guys but they were getting everything I wanted. And yes, I know in way of logic they have agents; the best agents. Most of them are older than me... but still, that nagging thought of "why isn't that you" plagued me. I felt like I was doing everything I could, seriously, everything but I actually did nothing! Man, my envy progressed from actors to just people who were successful as a young guy. For a while I had a stint where I both admired and loathed Mark Zuckerberg. I hear a little voice say. It nags at me, tells me I'm a failure. Suddenly, I'm 17. I have no friends because I've locked myself within my own fantasies. I haven’t dated a girl although I am really good-looking (that’s not self-admiring. All people and girls call me good-looking). Living with my parents and still in high school, overwhelmed with depression. I give it one last shot, but this time I'm clouded with jealousy. I've developed a high-horse complex. Is that good enough, though? Hell-fucking-no. "What about that guy from your hometown?" He got that because he was just in a hit movie -- I create this whole fantasy about his success in my head: he's going to be cast in a TV show, blow up, be the next Johnny Depp. But what does that have to do with me? ... uhm, he's from my hometown? Yeah, my hometown! It's pretty small, not many actors... if he makes it, that means I can't. Hey, fuck logic when you've got selective Wikipedia viewing. My days are spent wishing I was someone else, beating off, reading, and turning up to an acting class once a week. "I bet Harry Styles' days aren't like that". Again with the Harry Styles comparisons! Why him, brain?! WHY HIM?! "Fine... Zuckerberg, Nolan, James Dean" NO! STOP! I'm NOT these people! AHHHH! SHUT UP! What a fucking life, ay? 17-years-old. And all I do in quarantine is nothing. Sleep, eat, take a shit... Bet the 10-year-old me really thought this would be the reality when I said, "I want to work in the film industry". Can't imagine 7 more years like this. I'm sorry, I just can't be happy at anyone’s success because I'm a conceited cunt that only cares about himself. Monday tomorrow, though! Yay! More self-loathing. More staring at my phone. More refreshing my email account. More Wikipedia stalking. More crying into my pillow. More eating junks. More Instagram stalking the ones I used to know even though I don't even have an Instagram account. My God, I bet 17 hasn't ever been so old. Can't wait for 20, 22, 25, 36, 57, 76... Oh look, I'm dead. Died a failure! I am a selfish bitch who just can’t stand and go crazy over other people’s success. Fuck me. I don’t know if this was a good place to tell the things I have in my head... I just needed to shout out. I couldn’t stand it anymore.

I am tired of unemployment.

I am tired of unemployment.

Posted on Dec 27th

I have finished drama school in the UK this year, I’ve got myself a (small) agent, I’ve got great headshots. I participated in every graduate event, did workshops, emailed casting directors, etc but it’s come to nothing. No auditions since finishing my degree. But I can’t even get a job in a bar, or in a shop, anywhere. I have very little savings and struggle to make ends meet, relying on support from my partner. Universal credit (benefits in the UK) seems to hate me and I’m only getting a tiny amount of money from it. The economy is so bad right now - I’m applying for many jobs every day and getting rejected the next. I know this is the actors’ lifestyle. And I know that covid-19 has slowed things down a lot. But I just don’t understand how I can keep pursuing my dream if I can’t even get a side job to pay the bills. Anyone else stuck in this rut? Anyone got advice on overcoming it?

&ldquo;I want to be an actor.&rdquo; vs. &ldquo;I wish to be a world famous Hollywood celebrity super icon!&rdquo;

“I want to be an actor.” vs. “I wish to be a world famous Hollywood celebrity super icon!”

Posted on Dec 27th

A lot of the time I just can’t help but read the former as the latter. ❤️

Mia Wasikowska in Jane Eyre

Mia Wasikowska in Jane Eyre

Posted on Dec 27th

[Jane Eyre (2011) Clip](https://youtu.be/jtgEjM6cMzo) I’ve been looking back on a couple of favorite films to look for monologues to practice and I rewatched this clip from Jane Eyre (2011). Mia Wasikowska is amazing in this, she is such an underrated actor! I’d love this film and her in it when I first watched it years ago but now as someone who now really wants to pursue acting, her performance in this really moved me to the point of delighted giggles because of how unbelievably beautiful her acting is. I literally got goosebumps as soon as she turned around, it was as if she was holding all her feelings in her eyes and her upper lip. I freakin love her.

After wanting to narrate for over a year, I finally went ahead and voiced the first chapter of my book. It was terrible - but I least I have started!

After wanting to narrate for over a year, I finally went ahead and voiced the first chapter of my book. It was terrible - but I least I have started!

Posted on Dec 27th

* Blackweb USB mic * Refurbished 2011(?) HP Elitebook * Audacity recording software I'm a writer before a voice actor, but the publishing world is big and scary, and as a farmer I've spent years inside a tractor cab putting voices to my characters. It's always been just a hobby but some friends have encouraged me to actually record some of my work. I've been practicing for a a few months but have never actually sat down to record my voice. Even though I was an actor in highschool and did lots of public speeches in college, I hate the sound of my own voice. As you can see from the above list, this was a low-tier audio setup and I wasn't expecting anything professional - and the final product was certainly terrible. I couldn't stick to the accents I had created for the character and numerous spikes ruined the audio quality... &#x200B; ...but I had so much fun! I'm not really expecting to make money, but I want to keep learning and improving to the point where I won't be embarrassed to share my voice, accents, and stories with other people. &#x200B; On a hitch, I wondered if a community like this exists - and it does! I'm glad ya'll are here and I hope to learn more here.

Acting from home

Acting from home

Posted on Dec 27th

Hey! I’m Elle and i want to be an actress. Because of the pandemic i can’t take acting classes. Does anyone know how to practice acting from home?

I&rsquo;m really stressed about the future. Is that normal? What can I do?

I’m really stressed about the future. Is that normal? What can I do?

Posted on Dec 26th

I’ve always wanted to act as well as write in film. My dad has always doubted me. I’m graduating high school in six months and then I have to start figuring out what to do next. I wanna go into acting but I keep stressing about failure (though I’m good at hiding it as an actor) My family is decently well off financially and want me to go to college but I fear that will take up too much time and make me more likely to fail at acting since I get distracted focusing on that. I’ve been writing a screenplay which I am nearly done but I worry it won’t be enough to give me a good start. I just keep having mini anxiety and depression inside. What the hell do I do?

Any Actors Federal Credit Union members with Credit Cards?

Any Actors Federal Credit Union members with Credit Cards?

Posted on Dec 26th

Hi all. I’m wondering if there’s anyone out there with a Visa Platinum Premium credit card from the Actor’s Federal Credit Union. I’m trying to find out what types of scores you need to get approved. I haven’t been able to find any data points.

Is it still possible to pursue acting despite having a full-time corporate job?

Is it still possible to pursue acting despite having a full-time corporate job?

Posted on Dec 26th

Are there any actors here that has an experience about this? How do you manage your schedule? Especially if there happens to be a conflict with your schedule for the production and your schedule with your job? Does it affect with getting an agent? or communicating with your manager? I know, many of us don’t get to be casted/booked all the time. We also need a job that would bring food to our tables and pay our bills a.k.a. having a job outside acting.

I'm an actor that's been on shows on Netflix, Hulu, Disney Channel, BBC America and lots more. Basically, I'm a working actor and a coach that mentors newer actors. What's something you're wondering about how to get to this position as an actor? Happy to
Italian Male wanting to make it big in Hollywood as an Actor

Italian Male wanting to make it big in Hollywood as an Actor

Posted on Dec 26th

Hi, I am an Italian male and live right now in Italy. I am already very commited to that dream and i am ready for it. I am ready to move to usa do anything required. I have talent at immitating and my style of acting is very similar to johnny depp. I am right now 17 and i am from indian ethnicity and my english flawless (aounds vert american). I hope just somwone can guide me abit. Feel free to dm me or instagram where i am also active. @real_numair_03 Thanks

How do I get started?

How do I get started?

Posted on Dec 26th

Hello, I'm a stage actor who is looking into voice acting as a new performance path. I have some experience with recording and editing audio, I just want to know where I can look for auditions or even steps before that. Thank you!

Need someone to help make an acting demo reel for me

Need someone to help make an acting demo reel for me

Posted on Dec 25th

Unrepresented Actor here. I have some footage of me acting and I was looking for someone who could edit them professionally so I can send them to some agencies.

Holiday Etiquette?

Holiday Etiquette?

Posted on Dec 25th

I’ve heard of actors sending their agents gifts for the holidays, although in COVID times I assume that isn’t ideal. I just signed to an agency earlier this month and was wondering if I should email them a quick happy holidays email or would that come off as annoying?

How do you self-record audition monologues without going insane?!?

How do you self-record audition monologues without going insane?!?

Posted on Dec 25th

I've been applying to a number of acting BFA programs at competitive drama schools, and the process has been absolutely miserable. The reason why? Recording monologues. Most schools require you to record and submit pre-screening monologues, and your pre-screen monologue has to be accepted in order to get a live audition/callback for the school. Unfortunately, almost every school seems to have different monologue requirements and preferences, so I've had to record a LOT of different monologues for different schools. The problem is it's driving me insane. How am I supposed to watch recordings of myself and objectively analyze my performance when I can't even look at myself without cringing? How am I supposed determine whether it's "good enough" to send in? How do I fight the compulsion to record take after take after take until I achieve perfection? Is there even such thing as a perfect monologue performance? I feel like my performances in recordings are never good enough, so I spend hours and hours filming and filming and filming right up until deadlines and I still never feel satisfied with the results. It's especially hard when I know that the difference between getting accepted or rejected could literally be another take of a monologue—but how do I know when it's good enough? And how do I know when to stop? And how do I stop myself from going insane? I'm hoping some actors with experience recording themselves auditioning can give me some advice on this. Assuming you have the monologue completely memorized, and understand the character and the given circumstances of the piece, how long should you actually spend recording the monologue? How many takes? How do you decide on one take over the others? And what sort of schedule should you adhere to? Let's say you have a week to film and submit a video of two monologues that you've already got completely memorized. How many days should you spend recording? How many hours? What's the process!?!? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated! I'm drowning over here!

A question for those just starting voiceover work

A question for those just starting voiceover work

Posted on Dec 25th

Currently planning for an audiobook version of my first book, and currently looking for voices to fit the characters. The book stands at 255 pages long, and spans 15 chapters, maybe as 15 short episodes in the audiobook version. For the main cast, I would like to hire fresh blood, get new names out there, and allow those just getting started a chance to grow. Though I’m getting ahead of myself. My question is if I was to hire you as a voice actor, how much would you be willing to work for per chapter? My worst fear in this position would be leave my hired help without their dues or with any regrets, but I still wanted to ask so I can get my budget ready before beginning and be transparent about pay from as early as the auditions. For curiosity purposes and as an example, right now, the equivalent of $677 (£500) has been put into the budget from my own funds after a long save and am continuing to save for the project slowly but surely. If you have any follow-up questions about it, I will answer as soon as I can. Edit: 25/12 - 1:48AM Just off to bed so I won’t be able to answer messages until later tomorrow night. In the meantime, if you’re on Twitter, and wish to see the art that my commissioned artist and good friend made, plus want to get a look at the holiday chapters and a way to buy the book as a whole, you can find me @wrightleywrites. Thank you for the lovely messages, and for allowing me to hear some of your incredible work! Merry Christmas to you all!

How to approach the agents in LA

How to approach the agents in LA

Posted on Dec 24th

So I’m working on getting my O1 visa right now and since I have never been in LA before, I’d like to know how to approach talent agencies and know if you guys have any recommendations about good agencies that recruit new and especially international actors. I’ve been searching a lot on IMDB PRO for agencies and their info, but I don’t know how it works in the US honestly... Should I call them to make an appointment? Send an email with my resume and demo-reel of my hometown work? Seriously, I really have no idea how to make contact with them. Here in South America you just go on the agencies’ pages and submit your info and if they’re interested they will represent you. Simple as that. But most of casting agencies in the US don’t even have this sort of option on their website so I have no idea how to make contact with them in a way that I won’t make myself look unprofessional and ruin my opportunities. Oh, and another question: should I search for an agent or manager first? I’d really appreciate it if someone could explain the difference to me. P.s. I’ll be taking classes at the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Studio while in LA and probably staying in West Hollywood.

Is your Actors Access profile supposed to be free or do you pay for it, if you have agent representation?

Is your Actors Access profile supposed to be free or do you pay for it, if you have agent representation?

Posted on Dec 24th

I ask because I came across this post on this sub from a year ago. I’m so confused: Does/Should your agent pay for casting sites? Do agents/agencies usually pay for casting sites? I'm talking Actor's Access, LA Casting, Casting Frontier. I currently pay for my own memberships for each of those. Is this something an agency can/should be paying for? FWIW, I'm with a smaller agency in LA. Thanks!

Acting class and showcase

Acting class and showcase

Posted on Dec 24th

I'm planning to take acting class in los Angeles. I'm not from usa, I'll join the classes after this pandemic or when embassy opens in my country. Can anyone recommend any classes that also conducts showcases for the actors? Please do share your experience of suggestions.

NYC Actor

NYC Actor

Posted on Dec 24th

Anyone in NYC looking for an actor? I’m a 21 year old male and I literally have no reel or headshots but I’m just looking to get my foot in the door. Take a shot with me! Short film concept shoot anything. Grew up around the movie theatre industry as the family business and ready to take the leap into trying to make and be a part of producing content.

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Posted on Dec 24th

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.

my goals for acting in 2021

my goals for acting in 2021

Posted on Dec 24th

1. working with my cousin on a new reel 2. trying to get more acting gigs 3. making connections and meeting more fellow actors 4. 4. getting my SAG card a good friend of mine once told me to live my dream it doesn't matter how long it takes to reach it you can reach it if you have the passion for it. so i keep self submitting and praying

Narration actor. Where do I start?

Narration actor. Where do I start?

Posted on Dec 24th

Hi everyone, I'm a pretty newbie into the VA world. I decided I want to start a youtube channel focused on documentaries. Like this guy do: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLTLkCBSN8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmLTLkCBSN8) Do I need some advice on where to start learning to record quality narration for my scripts? I'm searching around for some days between books and online classes, but I couldn't find content just focused on documentary/narrating voice over. Everything for me is new, and I just bought the famous blue yeti us mic and willing to learn it. Any thoughts? Thanks :)

Getting a role in an indie film

Getting a role in an indie film

Posted on Dec 24th

I’ve been wondering how the casting process works for an indie film. What is it like? Does an indie director usually invite actors they know to play in their project? I mean, I’m assuming they don’t work with agencies on this, at least not the big ones. Is there any websites like Backstage that are mostly indie roles? Maybe Facebook groups?

Great Acting Podcast

Great Acting Podcast

Posted on Dec 24th

I just wanted to share that I'm loving The Audition Helper podcast. It interviews Broadway actors and walks through their lives so you can follow how they got from high school to Broadway. It's pretty awesome. I've learned so much about how the acting world works on there. It's really helpful. Check it out, and post a reply if you do. We can keep talking about it.

I was a successful background actor in Los Angeles and annually made over $80K a year. AMA.

I was a successful background actor in Los Angeles and annually made over $80K a year. AMA.

Posted on Dec 24th

I did this for 4 years. After 8 weeks as non union I was Taft hartleyed and joined the union. First year I made $51K, second year I made $82K, third year I made $79K and my last year working I made $94K. If you have any questions just ask. I love talking about this stuff.

Animator/Filmmaker looking for tips from you :) (what microphone and looking for actors)

Animator/Filmmaker looking for tips from you :) (what microphone and looking for actors)

Posted on Dec 24th

Hey guys, I’m an animation student and am working on my final animation film. 1. I want to invest for a microphone for voiceovers and foley sounds. At first I thought about blue yeti as it is the most recommended device for voiceovers but unfortunately it must be plugged to computer and I definitely need something mobile. Would zoom h1n be good for acting/ voiceovers for my characters? I know it would do good for foley sounds for sure. If you know any other mics please recommend, my ideal budget is £100 but I can spend more if it’s worthy. 2. I might need to cast people for my animation. And I have no idea if there are any people who would will to do something like that for free. I really don’t know how this world works so please don’t get mad. I’m just a student and am working on a budget so I’m not sure if people involved in voice acting seek for portfolio pieces or is it a main source of money for most. For now I’m most likely to do it on my own with friends help thus there’s a need for a mic. I will really appreciate someone kind to answer it, I’m pretty much a noob from sound side of technical things but I want to learn to get better

Any actors in NYC looking to build a reel

Any actors in NYC looking to build a reel

Posted on Dec 23rd

I used to audition and study acting the in LA years ago, and took a bit of a hiatus. After years of working in other industries I couldn’t escape the fact that my passion was making films. I realized that my strengths lie behind the camera. Instead of going to film school, I bought a bunch of equipment, and started teaching myself filmmaking from the ground up. I had a couple of shorts I was going to film and produce this yea. But, you know, 2020. Need to wait until we get out of this. BUT! I was thinking if any actors on here had something they wrote and want filmed in one location (e.g. monologue, etc) let me know and maybe we could hone our crafts. No $$ just artists working together.

being asian in the acting industry

being asian in the acting industry

Posted on Dec 23rd

are asians treated any differently when it comes to the western entertainment industry? i've noticed that most big stars who are asian are usually half american. is the lack of asian actors coming from the fact asians don't pursue jobs there or beacuse they are less likely to be hired? im a fully chinese person, born and raised in singapore. I know there's the chinese side of the entertainment business but i have no interest in going into that direction (i cant really speak chinese). i know things are getting more and more inclusive, but im worried my race might be a problem. Is my race something i should be concerned about when delving into acting?

For principal film and TV roles, do talent agents use Now Casting, or only now Actors Access (Breakdowns Services) and LA Casting? What ever happened to Now Casting?
Can I start a YouTube gaming channel and still be a legitimate actor?

Can I start a YouTube gaming channel and still be a legitimate actor?

Posted on Dec 23rd

My friends and I were thinking of starting a gaming Youtube channel just commentary no face, will that hurt any chance of a legitimate acting career?

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