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.
I am aspiring to work as an actor, and I am thinking about starting a Theatre degree or a Cinema degree. The institution that offers the Cinema degree is more accessible for me in terms of life cost, but I may also manage to enter the institution that offers the Theatre degree. Should I study Cinema? Will it help or harm my efforts to become a professional actor? Thank you very much.
hello! I'm a 17 year old who's been participating in an acting course organized by my school for the past three years. I really started to be interested in acting and kind of want to get into it more and maybe, who knows, make it my job. The problem is my family all wants me to finish high school and then attend university, when I tried saying I would like to do an acting school they all said I absolutely can't do that because it won't grant me a job and doesn't provide me much education. It seems that basically all professional well-known actors attended one or more acting schools after high school, but is it possibile for me to be an actor while being in university and maybe attending an acting course instead of a school? Has anyone had a similar experience?
Hey all, fairly new to acting here. I've done a few theatre things now and two short films. I'm struggling right now to find work, but I have an audition with Middleweek Newton in London next week. The audition is for their screen acting course, which consists of 4 terms with the opportunity to audition for agency representation at the end. I'm worried that this is more of a cash grab to get inexperienced actors to join the course in the hopes of representation. They do have a lot of actors on their roster though however I can see the work is sometimes very scarce (some haven't done anything since 2017) or they're doing extra work (nothing wrong with that it just isn't what I'm looking for). Is it worth paying for this one in the hopes I may be taken on for representation or should I go to a more reputable course in London? Middleweek also don't have any kind of award when you've finished it but other acting schools do?
Can an actress be discovered on the street? Does that ever happen? If a girl is strikingly beautiful can she get discovered on the street (offered a role)?
Genuinely asking. It scares me
Hello guys I am an international student in the UK (non-EU) and i was wondering if I could get any tips of how to get into the acting industry here in London. I am doing acting classes and joining online improv classes currently in order to improve my skills. i was wondering if i could get any tips from any expat actors who are currently working in the UK and maybe tips on how to get started. That would be greatly appreciated!
Can someone help me out with the agency tier's in Atlanta. Like, who are considered mid tier who might give actors a shot to join, and who are considered the elite tier that is super hard to get into. just the idea of leaving my city of Chicago has been floating around my head. I think I'm ready. This say Chicago is the city to get trained and a good resume and I think it's good enough for more opportunities. Chicago doesn't have as much work as ATL. I'm not getting any younger and I think it's to try a new area. Thank you to anyone who helps.
I’m an actor in Brazil and also have an EU citizenship, trying to make it big enough here in my country so I can apply for an O1 visa at some point. But it’s all so confusing to me, because of course it’s not just that simply. I would like to know how foreign working actors (like Ana de Armas, Margot Robbie) get LA agents and managers without living in the US or under any work or student visa first. How do they find the agents, managers? Would going to LA on a tourist visa for short term courses like Ivana Chubbuck, that don’t require any student visa or anything to join, be a good way to try getting to meet other new actors and people in the industry? So while just being there, I can search for agents, see if they could write the letter for the O1 visa process. Or is there any other way to get to LA and audition LEGALLY that people in the industry just don’t want to talk about? I mean, a lot of foreign actors working in huge films and streaming tv shows didn’t have a big career in their home country so I doubt they had an O1 visa, unless it’s easy to get one. Katherine Langford, for example, auditioned for 13RW via Skype and they asked her to get all the documentation papers and go to LA... so being lucky enough to find a worldwide casting call online and getting picked would be one way to get in this industry, but I don’t think worldwide casting calls are that popular right?!
Does anyone know who to get in touch with to audition for kenobi? I am an actor who is self represented I have worked in GOT, Outlaw king and many Scottish based shows but I am trying to find some information to audition for a role in kenobi I have the character details and the age but I can’t find anywhere to submit if anyone can help out in any way I appreciate it!
While I am sure there are a lot, it doesn’t seem widely discussed. Putting aside the flexible hours and outrageous income and networking potential, I feel like Sales is a professional discipline that applies 90% of what it is to be in the moment as an actor. Specifically I’m talking about Business to Business Sales. I feel like so much of the skill set translates you are practicing acting while at work. I’m sure you can do that in any field, but that’s the nature of B2B Sales. I learned a lot about acting when I was selling products that A. Nobody asked for and B. That didn’t really work. It wasn’t until I worked my way up into products that I do care about that I found financial stability, but the lessons were on the job type training the failures were intense and extremely valuable. I stop short of a recommendation as it’s not for everyone, it’s a lot like waiting tables in that regard. I just see so many “I’m 25 should I quit and go back to Indiana???” Posts, I feel like it’s a type of field you grow hand in hand with your artistic pursuits. If anybody else has any experience in this, or possibly any insight that might be useful for this current economic environment for anyone who might be looking for a new revenue stream in order to stay in the game feel free to share!
Hey guys! Just wondering- which agencies look on Talentlink, from actors access? I’m on it this month, and I’m wondering who likes to look at it. People who’ve been signed/know people who’ve signed via Talentlink, which agencies got you?
Hi guys, I hope you are all safe and well! I recently moved to an agency which is slightly bigger with more reputation. I didn't move for that reason but simply I liked the philosophy of the agency (agent) I moved to. One day I was checking my past submissions and tracking who got the role I auditioned for, which is unhealthy I know, but I wanted to find out to see if I can improve anything. Turns out all the roles went to actors who are with much much bigger agency than mine and made me think, do I have to be with even bigger agency to get a role? I personally don't want to believe it but I wanted to hear your thoughts. Roles I auditioned were co-star roles.
I’ve heard that it’s really hard to do this in the UK as a non-UK citizen. Please help!
Aloha guys. This post is pretty random and filled with a bunch of questions lol I’m thinking of taking the next step on my journey to becoming an actor and applying to some agencies(in Toronto) but Im a little nervous. I have some experience(2 students films, 2 music videos and a year and a half of acting classes) but my resume looks a little bland. *Side Note*- Can music videos go on my resume even though I didn’t have any lines and if so, what header would I put it under? Do you guys have any recommendations of agencies I should apply to in Toronto? I heard Amanda Rosenthal is good but I’m not sure if I should apply to her cause I don’t have that much experience.Also do you think it’s a good time to apply to agencies(November-December) or should I wait a little bit longer? Lastly, I kind of have a draft of what my submission would look like but I’m afraid that it’s too long/wordy. I also don’t have a demo reel(working on it) but I do have some footage from class. Would that be okay to send in? Thanks in advance for all the help!!!
Hi guys, I recently started doing BG work and I decided that I want to get really into acting. I made an actor's access account and I've been looking at roles and I've found a few that I fit but I have no idea how to begin. I don't have any experience other than my current BG work and maybe high school musical theater. The applications ask for a demo reel, and photos, and I don't have anything except a recent good photo of me smiling and sitting down. Is this enough? I just want to apply in the correct way and get on something so I can learn.
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Hi everyone, I hope everyone is safe, healthy, and happy!! I had a question about acting classes. So in July, I started my own Etsy store/business to raise money for acting classes, which I did! During this time, I also got an IMDB credit for VERY VERY VERY small role (I actually haven't even seen myself in the final product yet) for a self-taped virtual movie and participated in a 10 day monologue challenge on Facebook with a group of actors. Regardless, I really want to take acting classes; I know that if you don't have the credits on your resume, you should definitely have classes to make up for that. I'm sorry for rambling haha, but basically my question falls to this: are there any acting classes you recommend I take online? I just don't know how helpful they would be since the camera can make it harder to receive criticism??? I've applied to schools in California (I'm 17, a high school senior) and I'm pretty sure I'll get into my safety schools in Los Angeles and Redlands so I don't know if I should wait to take classes there in person or if I should take them online right now. I still want to go into California with some experience... Any help or suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks so much and have a beautiful day!
My names Peter Azmy I am both a Computer Engineer and an actor. I’m a first generation Egyptian-American who would love to work with Ramy Youssef, Rami Malek, Mena Massoud, or even Bassem Yousef someday (honestly if any of you knows somebody who knows somebody... pls help) I am extremely qualified in both film and engineering My qualifications and my film reel can be found down below and I’d love any advice in the industry, I’m about to be in an Amazon film and it’s (my first paid supporting role) https://www.solo.to/PeterAzmy
The SAG-AFTRA Young Performers Handbook has been extensively updated and expanded. I really consider this a must-read for any parent (and older child) in the business, even (especially!) if your child is not in the union. Chapters include union eligibility, work permits, Coogan accounts, the casting process, safety, and more. Please read and pass along to any families you know with kids in the business! [https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa\_documents/young\_performers\_handbook.pdf](https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=397bc07bc09201be2208744802636e51&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sagaftra.org%2Ffiles%2Fsa_documents%2Fyoung_performers_handbook.pdf&prodOvrd=RAC)
Ive wanted to get into voice over since I was 10 years old. I’m a theater kid so I’ve been around the industry my whole life. I’ve been working one on one with a voice coach, who is a current working voice actress, once a week for about 7 years. She has helped me in lots of ways, but I’m no closer to even having a demo tape to use. Should I drop the class and just find a one time class that will help me make a demo? Or should I stick it out? Paying for this class is my biggest expense. I also welcome opinions on what kind of hardware I should get (mics, pop guards, sound proofing materials, what kind of computer I should get, etc.)
So I wrote and produced a web series about two women trying to navigate life in East Los Angeles while dealing with their insane friends and family. The first episode just went up. We have five more in the can and a lot more being worked on. We're a no budget production but with great scripts and some really talented people onIt Only Gets Worse board. We're looking for actors who would love to work with us. Take a look at our Halloween episode and see if this is a series that you'd like to work on. FYI, I've met actors that I thought were good people and I wrote characters specifically for them. I'm always open to help struggling actors. My show is called, IT ONLY GETS WORSE [It Only gets Worse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1txES9Ol1nA&t=617s)
I have acting training but I wouldn't call myself a TRAINED actor. I've done live theatre ish and a few other gigs here and there. I've never worked with an acting coach until today. She was so nice and very helpful! I just feel bad about it. I'm not sure if they usually have lots of notes or what. Is this usual? She was helping me prep for something. I'm just feeling very self-conscious about my abilities and feel like I wasted her time. Maybe, I"m being too harsh on myself? I did notice was that I'm probably running dialogue too much and have gotten into a specific pattern with the dialogue. She pointed that out! I"m wondering if anyone has any advice on how to avoid this and be more flexible? I've been using line learner and my bf has been reading it to me (he's not an actor at all)! I just want to be ready for this audition but I know I'll be nervous and they're gonna do it in a way like I didn't rehearse.
I've just turned 19 and lately I've really been considering what I want in life, and I think acting is the way I want to go. I'm just not sure if I should seriously pursue acting. I'm in the PNW right now, near a big city, but it doesn't seem to be a huge market with COVID and all. I'm in college right now (freshman) and I was wondering if I should try to transfer to a school in LA or NYC so I could actually start my career. Also, I'm Asian, so it's pretty discouraging to see such few listings targeted towards Asian actors. Additionally: would it also help my acting career that I look like a teenager (I look anywhere between 16-24) and have modeling experience?
Hey there. I'm an Indian who is extremely passionate about Drama and Films. After having done a Bachelors in Commerce, I seek admission in LAMDA. I've read up online ( Not heard from anyone since I don't have any friends who want to apply to UK for Dramatic arts) that LAMDA, RADA, etc are extremely difficult to get into. I realise I need to get an IELTS score of 7 and above for applying , but that shouldn't be a problem hopefully. As for my past experience, I've worked on multiple local Hindi plays in Mumbai as an actor and backstage worker. I have also worked on a mainstream Bollywood movie as an assisstant director. With this as my past exp, I don't know if it'll be enough. Looking at the competition (English speaking students of Bachelors in drama wanting the same degree), I am worried whether I should even apply for top unis in UK. Please help me with any opinions about your admission experience, or about the selection process. Thanks
For those that didn't see it, here's the full email (I've highlighted the bit I was most interested in): "Launched in 2011, the Audiobook Creation Exchange has paved the way for exponential growth in audiobook production and consumption, today supplying over 200 audiobooks in store per day to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. The ACX online rights marketplace and production engine is available to all authors, publishers, literary agents, narrators and studio pros in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland. ACX.com connects and educates independent authors and rising actors—many of whom are among 20,000 professional actors who have worked with Audible in the past 5 years—in the art of audiobook performance and creation, and provides title-promotion tools and methods to drive sales and audiobook awareness, allowing our creative stakeholders to reach new audiences on Audible and beyond. Free programs, including ACX University and the Promo Code Tool, seek to level the playing field and further expand opportunity for authors, narrators, rights holders and producers alike. As you know, we’ve been working to address some ACX authors’ concerns about Audible’s overall exchange policy, and we appreciate your feedback. The intent of this program is to allow listeners to discover their favorite voice, author, or story in audio. In instances where we determine the benefit is being overused, Audible can and does limit the number of exchanges and refunds allowed by a member. But as designed, this customer benefit allows active Audible members in good standing to take a chance on new content, and suspicious activity is extremely rare. We hope this helps convey perspective to our valued writers and ACX partners as to the impact of our current returns policies. **However, in recognition of these concerns, moving forward and effective as of January 1, 2021, Audible will pay royalties for any title returned more than 7 days following purchase. This adjustment does not impact our customers' current benefits of membership,** and we look forward to continuing to welcome millions of first-time listeners, enabling our members to discover new content they enjoy and growing the audience for our valued creative partners.Respectfully, The ACX Team"
Hi everyone. I live in Toronto, and sent my materials (headshots, resume, demo) out to agencies about a week before the worldwide lockdown in March. Awful timing. 1 agency got back to me and nothing came to fruition from it. A lot of my friends told me not to worry it’s not my fault it’s just that agencies are downsizing or just not looking for new talent during a pandemic. Fast forward to to a few weeks ago when toronto was open and a photographer took some new headshots for me and told me about a few agencies were looking for new talent. So I sent my package out once again looking to be signed to agency and a little under two weeks go by and toronto is in lockdown again, and about 4 emailed back saying their rosters are closed. How long should I wait to resend my materials to agencies? Is it annoying to agencies to see my email and face a bunch of times? I’m genuinely worried that another year may go by and I will continue to be an agent-less actor which I know isn’t the end of the world but it’s very demoralizing. Thanks for reading.
Hey guys, So I'm currently in LA and will be for the foreseeable future and I'm looking to enroll in a Foundational acting conservatory in the city. I've never really had a formal acting education, so I'm looking to learn an acting technique (or multiple techniques) so I can have something to rely on when I'm acting. My focus is 100% on Film/TV and I'm trying to attempt to "recreate" an MFA education at a top-level university (The acting aspects of it, at least. I know voice and movement and other aspects will be hard to recreate). The places I've interviewed with so far are: 1. Alderson Studio (Virtual Meisner) - The upcoming Meisner class here works great for my schedule. My concern is that Bill Alderson is getting up there in age, and I'm not sure how long he'll be around and if the Meisner training here is the best in the city. 2. Taylor Studio (Virtual Meisner) - The class here is more difficult for my schedule since classes are during the week, but it seems like Alex Taylor is the go-to guy for Meisner in Los Angeles? All of the other Meisner studios seemed to have shut down classes due to the pandemic without an ETA on when they would return, but would you recommend one studio over the other on this list? Or is there a most-recommended acting conservatory in Los Angeles for actors looking to build a solid foundation? I'm open to learning any technique, and I'm not looking for any finishing teachers like Lesly Kahn or John Rosenfeld; just foundational acting conservatories (Meisner, Adler, Strasberg, etc.) Thank you!
Hi all, I’m a singer/new actress and JUST signed with an agency. No prior experience in this industry aside. I understand a little of it from having relatives/friends in the industry. Aside from 800casting, what sites are you using for auditions for tv/film? Reviews on 800casting?
What do you think about using the actors getting your roles for a style guide? Do you think casting directors really care or even notice how we are dressing? Check out my video I would love your honest opinion. [https://youtu.be/kKVPJdlICWo](https://youtu.be/kKVPJdlICWo) [Audition wardrobe on a budget ](https://preview.redd.it/78ke6rwiaw061.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=86b4fdf05b33a4c76d242844d48f044743aff97c)
Hi, I'm 16 and I want to become an actor. I've been watching movies to try and see what actors do that makes them so good and I was wondering what movies I should watch.. Recently I've watched some Drama but any genre works (except romance, just not my thing..)
Just curious what the consensus will turn out to be.
Has anyone submitted to Talent Search on Actor’s Access and had success on signing with an agent/manager?
I’m a filmmaker looking to hire a well known actor for an audiobook. His agent sent the above to me. I get the offer in writing part - hopefully that means just a first option confirmation to the actor in an email and not some more official doc?! What I’m struggling to understand and can’t find online is why ‘with all materials in order’ means?! Does it mean that they want to see exactly everyone who’s onboard the project? Any thoughts? Thanks
Hello, actor friends! My name is Shawn, and I am looking to direct a virtual production of the play, "Stop Kiss," as mentioned in my title. I'm not working for a production company, and this isn't a paid gig. I'm simply looking to do something artistic and fun (but also with a sense of professionalism). Again, this is a volunteer basis, but we are going through a casting process. I'm not a first-time director, so please don't consider this to be just practice. If anyone is interested, please fill out the audition form here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8DltdhZ4suQWHVVzAoMtAFh6adXXHWAtEo3B\_UbpGWo9gZQ/viewform?usp=sf\_link&fbclid=IwAR0-UXgsRcNAlaxc6Ejr0cRN\_5dYx0K8YWjlG0Is1ZOUWVZvgp7wzJ9cMyQ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8DltdhZ4suQWHVVzAoMtAFh6adXXHWAtEo3B_UbpGWo9gZQ/viewform?usp=sf_link&fbclid=IwAR0-UXgsRcNAlaxc6Ejr0cRN_5dYx0K8YWjlG0Is1ZOUWVZvgp7wzJ9cMyQ) We are casting three women and three men, within a 20-40 age range, approximately. Also, rehearsals would start approximately December 1st, and we would perform within the first week or two of January, 2021. Again, this is a virtual production via Zoom, but this is still going to be a performance. So please only consider auditioning if you intend to act professional and eager to work!
So I read this article that claims that the average voice actor earns over $91,000, and can even make six figures via a career in voice acting. https://bunnystudio.com/blog/library/voice-over/voice-actor-salary-how-much-does-this-job-pay/ This sounds too good to be true. Are there any voice actors here who can speak from experience or give an idea of how much you make per year?
After years of working with actors and coaches I have come to this conclusion, and would love to know if you agree. You must be born with the aptitude to improve an already inherent ability to act. You either have this, or you do not. I have worked with countless ambitious actors who never had this inherent gene to act, let alone the ability to improve. And it becomes so obvious within minutes now, that I simply tell them they should look elsewhere for help, because I'm not their huckleberry. It's become depressing for me, because so many of them are so determined, but will never improve, because they were simply not born with this ability to perform (or nurtured by damaged parents, who raised them to be damaged themselves, but I digress). It's a seed you are born with, and without it, there is nothing to grow. You must know who I'm talking about because every class has one or two, the gal in the class who is absolutely awful, but keeps coming back, keeps wasting her money, and keeps everyone in class empowered, because they know, "at least I'm not as bad as her". Every coach knows it, but hardly any of them will admit it, because they are the best paying customers. The choice, and desire to become an actor is simply not enough. Not even an unsurpassed determination, and countless hours, months, and years can elevate an actor's ability when they have no inherent seed to perform. I believe a good actor can become a great actor. I believe a terrible actor, can never become a good actor. I also believe a great actor, can never improve. She can only adjust to any given role accordingly. So therefore, only an average or good actor should be in class. The worst, should just quit, and the best, should just work. Lol, now destroy my karma if you must! But in your heart, you know I'm right. ;)
Hello, im a male teen actor who can play ages 15 - 19 best, would ear piercings hinder or help my career and would it be better to get one or both?
For those of you that have had some fortunate years in the business, I was wondering what it was like getting that first equity role. I am curious because I understand the struggle and the frustration and the almost unhealthy determination after every failure to book another audition. However, I haven’t landed any paid roles yet. Although, I am also not consistently booking, either. Tell me, what did that feel like after you landed your first equity role? I really want to know about some of the different experiences you’ve had.
I’ve been thinking about my future as a voice actor lately, and from what I gather places like Texas or LA are the best places to go to pursue it as a career, but I don’t want to move that far away, but at the same time it will probably help me be successful. My question is if most companies are based in only one location when it comes to VO or have multiple options? Basically, if you live in a place that’s less concentrated with opportunities, can you still get major character gigs for video games and animation?
I'm looking for someone with a good Charles Martinet voice impression. I work in the field of voice synthesis (tts, lyrics) and voice conversion (Mission Impossible-style transformation of a person's voice). I want to build a clone of Mario's voice. I want to find an impersonator that can mimic Mario's voice convincingly. I need 30 - 45 minutes of scripted dialogue to train models on. I'm not sure what the going rate is, but I have a pretty good budget and I'm open to suggestion. I'm not a cheepskate and I'll pay well. I'd be interested in releasing the results into the public domain for other researchers to work with. It would bring me joy to hear Mario's voice used in research publications instead of the VCTK/LJS corpus. Researchers would love it. One of my websites is https://vo.codes. It's exceptionally low fidelity and canned, but I've got models that do a much better job that I hope to deploy early next year. (I know your comments will be about the quality of the voice - believe me, I'm acutely aware of the model characteristics. I started with a low dimensional model pipeline and sparsified it so it runs cheaply on CPU. Hosting the website costs me a lot as is, and it'd be more expensive with Tacotron+HiFiGan-style networks.) If you don't do Mario but have another cartoon, anime, video game, or celebrity voice you do well, I'm interested in hearing what you can do. This field is pretty crazy and it's just getting started. We're going to be able to transform our voices and faces soon, which will lead to an incredible set of authorship tools. I firmly believe the coming tools will enable individuals to make anime or movies all on their own with low budgets. (I'm trying to build them.) This isn't going to cannibalize the voice acting field at all. If anything, this should expand it. TTS emotion isn't easily controllable (torchmoji emotion embeddings help, but you can't control cadence / prosody). We'll be making more content than ever before. Actors will always be in the creative seat. I'm happy to discuss, but wanted to assure you this stuff isn't a risk or threat to your industry. (I'm an actor myself, and I'm stoked that we're about to remove the barriers to entry.) Please let me know if I should submit this on other websites.
Sorry if this is a really stupid question, I know absolutely nothing about the craft and didn’t know where to ask but... If an actor/actress plays multiple roles in a job, for instance, Nina Dobrev playing 2 separate characters in the Vampire Diaries. Do they have to be paid extra, is it solely based on lines/screen time? Or is there no standard in regards to these kind of situations? Thanks!
Hey all, I'm Josh Dyton. I'm a voice actor and have just got around to writing a short episodic story (Part 1 and part 2 at the moment ) I voiced all characters and did all of the editing myself. I'll leave both of the links here to both parts. I'd love to get some feedback on these and to know if you enjoyed them. [https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/976741](https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/976741) (Part 1) [https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/981701](https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/981701) (Part 2) ​ Thanks.
Okay so this always bugs me. Whenever I get a self-tape audition (which is a lot now because of covid), I always feel the need to submit for it AS SOON as I get the script. I always have this anxiety that they’re gonna find the person right away and not even look at anyone else, or that it looks bad if I wait too long. I’m in this predicament right now. It’s an audition for a decently well-paying indie. The instructions say to submit my self tape by Wednesday (the 25th). I received the sides yesterday (the 21st) around 3:00, and planned on shooting and sending the self tape today. However, the other person in the scene in non-binary, so I asked my non-binary friend to read with me over zoom. They aren’t able to read with me until tomorrow morning (the 23rd). It’s the weekend, so I’m not sure if they’re even reviewing anything until everyone has submitted next week. I really think that the quality of the scene will be a lot better with my friend who is actually non-binary and who I’ve worked with on similar projects with similar themes. The alternative is reading with my twin sister who I’m quarantined with, or my mom, who aren’t actors. Is it okay to wait 2 days to send the self tape so it’s the best it can be? Or should I sacrifice the quality for getting it in ASAP? I should also note that normally I might send a message along the lines of “Thank you so much for your consideration, I’ll get the tape in ASAP”, so they know it’s coming. But the director in his message said to not message him about anything other than technical questions on uploading, because they’ve received a lot of submissions. I’ve had similar situations where I’ll get emailed for a self tape when I’m at the beginning of an 8 hour work shift at my day job, and won’t be able to submit until the middle of the night or the next day. It always makes me nervous when I can’t just drop everything to send it right away, even if there’s a later deadline.
I am looking to do a table read with actors of my script, The Docks. It is a mob film with a very diverse cast that embraces multiple communities not just the Italian community. In need of multiple males females and a couple of teens. Also, need a narrator to read the actions and scene headings. Of course this is a non-pay gig that will more than likely take place via google meets. The script will be accompanied by a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Message me if interested. flash.russo@gmail.com
I’ve always been curious about acting and wanted to see if it’s for me. I am leaning towards more TV and film rather than Theatre. Here is a series of questions I have that some of you may be able to help me with (also I know some of the questions are not where I am right now in this career but I would still like to know for the future): Would anyone know any classes that are really good for beginners (that know nothing) and that teach the fundamentals? Where in the city could i get head shots from? Where should look to find student/short films? How long after taking classes and honing my skills should wait to start looking for an agent? Going of that question how long should I wait to apply to join the union ACTRA? Is it harder to land roles in Toronto rather than a different city (LA, NYC, Vancouver)? As a Canadian do you recommend getting an American Manager and where would you look to find one? Last question, Do you have any tip or suggestions for someone just starting out? Thank you so much and I really hope to hear from some of you :)
Still a teenager but I've always dreamed to become an actress. The first time I told my parents was, when I was like 8, they said I was too young. The second time, when I was 13, my parents were against it and my father then told my homeroom teacher about me wanting to be an actress, so that she pursue me from starting an acting career. After class she then talked to me and was like "I have a friend. Wonderful actress but not successful. Acting is hard so you shouldn't pursue that. It's too hard for you. Try something different." When I heard that I felt depressed and started doubting myself if I really could make my dreams come true. What the teacher said are true, the acting industry is really really hard and I already knew about it ever since I started to research about it, which was like 10-11. But I never wanted to give up, I hoped that someone could trust me and support me, that maybe, maybe when I work hard enough and always show the passion I have for it, I could make it. Oh and I was also sad that my teacher was also against it because I thought of her as a person, who would love to see young people pursue their dream, even if it might seem impossible. Now I'm 16 and still too stubborn to not try to pursue a career as an actress. That is why today I told my mom that I still had the dream to become an actress, that I'm desperate and that her support would mean so much to me. And to my surprise, she kinda showed support, like she wasn't against it or anything. She told me that she wasn't against it. Hearing that made me so happy and I hugged her. (((: <3 Since there aren't any acting jobs (just mostly opera and theatre) in Austria (where I live), my mom suggested that I try it in Germany or England, since these countries are rather near and their film industry is bigger there. I would love to start in England but the problem is just that I wouldn't be able to stay there for too long, that I still attend school and of course corona.
Hey guys little backstory, I’m new to this and just signed to agency at end of august, I’ve had about 8 or 9 self tape audition and haven’t booked anything yet. I was going to email my agent today or tomorrow that i won’t be available for any audition that rehire shooting dec 7-14 due my final exams. but i woke up this morning and got an email for audition which of course was to shoot from the 7-14. should I email her my situation or just go with it and if I get it just do my best to balance my school and shoots that week. i don’t want her to be mad at me since I know it’s hard to get auditions in try first place. any advice helps. if it matters the audition is through actors access.
So [this](https://youtu.be/ErLrdeEx4m8) is the kind of thing I mean, I mean obviously this is exaggerated for comedic effect but I remember doing similar exercises in drama classes in primary school and I hadn't realised they were actually used in adult drama classes too. I guess the way to train to be a better actor is to learn how to empathise better and to control your emotions, but how would the first game in particular help with that?
Hello - I'm working on small indie production. I'm not unfamiliar with casting, but I have been doing it mostly myself. Now, I'm working with three different voice actors, and each has their own definition of what constitutes as a "line" (for their rates.) I've searched high and low, and can't find a solid answer: What is the standard for a line? I've got one actor telling me that a line is any time the character speaks, while another actor is telling me that a line is any single line on a page, broken up by line breaks visually. And a third says it's any line with punctuation at the end. For example, the script for a single character says: Jon! Another ambulance? Can you please stop screwing up my ER? ​ Is that one, two or three "lines" by definition? Thank you for your help!
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