Hello, not sure if this is the right forum, but I wanted to try to post here and see if I could get some support/advice/perspective. About me, I'm a 37 year old model and trained actor based in Philly. I have commercial representation here in Philly and kind of a mixed bag rep out in pittsburgh (who I have yet to book anything with). Long story short, money and my future have become pretty significant concerns for me to the point where I'm much more uncomfortable than I'd like to be. Things have slowed down considerably for me on the commercial/print booking side of things last year, and this year, things don't really seem to have changed much yet. That coupled with the state of the world today, and things that are happening in this country, ie the economy, are really beginning to spook me. My brain is in constant survival mode where I can't even tune it out and focus on anything acting related right now, and it's been that way for well, pretty much since the covid lockdowns. I bartend on the side to supplement income, and the money is okay, but I can no longer stomach doing it as I've been at my current place for going on 10 years. I was strongly considering pivoting and taking a tech bootcamp and (hopefully) work as a UX designer in a 9-5 role. More money, stability and peace of mind (and health insurance) I feel are necessary right now. I'll never let go of pursuing acting. It's my dream. It's what I want to do, but it's just not paying the bills right now. Was wondering if anyone else has been in this boat before? Is it possible to take on a 9-5 career and still pursue the dream? Or is this stupid and very wishful thinking. Also, I apologize for this being a jumbled mess. It's late and a lot of this sounded better in my head. Thanks!
I’m about to graduate from high school this year and I am planning on going to college for acting and I’m wondering if it’ll help me become an actor on film? Such as getting roles.
Hey r/acting - I'm a newbie to this industry. I did a lot of stage training in my youth and I've decided this year to finally delve into screen acting. The area that I live doesn't have much of a film/TV industry as it's somewhat rural without a major city - but there are cities such as Bristol, Reading, and London within a two hour drive. These are all within perfectly acceptable commuting distance, imo. Now, I understand I have to 'pay my dues' and such, and take on small (largely unpaid) roles within student and independent productions to build up a CV. I'm more than happy to do this to get my feet off the ground. However, I'm struggling to decide what my personal 'limit' should be on my ability to travel. ***So my question is - How far are you willing to travel without being paid?*** I'm really looking for a discussion here, because I feel like everyone will have their own answers depending on their lifestyle, work patterns, etc. So I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I’ve been training in jiu-jitsu for 4/5 months. Although I’m not like the best out there, I know what to do, what it should look like. I’m confident, but obviously not the best. Is it something I can add? I also have started lifting weights at around that same time. I saw on actors access that it’s an option to add. Lol can I pad that on my resume too?
Hi friends, Long, meandering post incoming. I'm not sure if something like this has been posted before (sorry if that's the case!), but I wanted to know if anyone else has ever had this problem and can offer some advice, because I'm fed up and don't know what else to do or who to ask for help. I'm an extremely emotional person. I always have been (I'm a water sign after all!) I cry at least once a day: from feeling my feelings too hard, daydreaming about putting myself in other's shoes, or even just listening to music and singing. Case in point, crying is not something I'm uncomfortable doing. But as an actor, it's a totally different story: I get emotionally blocked, and then I struggle to cry. I'll do all of my packing/character work, and feel an emotional connection while doing it, but once I get in front of the camera or get onstage, there's nothing. So I continue to just connect with my scene partner/play my actions, but even then the emotion's not there. The most I can get is misty eyed, which then makes me try to push for more emotion, which just isn't good for anyone. I struggled with this all throughout my time in drama school, and it was frustrating watching my classmates be able to get there emotionally, when I could barely get my eyes wet. It always made me self conscious: especially as a female, where being able to cry always seemed to be the most valuable skill you could have as an actor, and everyone seemed to have it except me. I've finally started to audition for film/tv, and it's even worse. It's frustrating not being able to show that emotion when the script requires it, and it makes me feel like a terrible actor. I've developed so much anxiety about it, every time a script mentions having to cry all I can think about is how I won't be able to get there. And of course all the roles I seem to be getting auditions for require crying and tears, and I feel like if I can't get there during the self tape, how would I ever be able to get there while on set? I know that crying isn't necessarily required when a script says it, and that it's about coming from a place or truth, but I hate that I can't get there at all. I guess it's the perfectionist in me... So my question is, how can I learn to unblock myself and get to an emotional place when acting?I just feel really stuck, and even though my current teachers are great, they haven't really been able to help me. Does any one have any experience with this, or any tips on how I can get unstuck (besides learning to cry on cue, which hasn't been going well for me either.) Thanks!!
I’m a high school student and am starting to consider jobs I might find enjoyable to do when I’m older and in need of my own source of revenue, and I quite enjoy acting so the thought of working as an actor at Disney has always appealed to me. I do have a few doubts though. Is the pay tolerable on average, do they overwork the actors, is it even enjoyable past a certain point? If anyone reading has worked at or knows somebody who’s worked at Disney, tell me what it’s like and if it’s worthwhile
Hello, not sure if this is the right subreddit, but this is the best I could find. ​ I keep hearing an ad for Drizly on a podcast I'm binging and I love/hate the voice of the voice actor who says "Ding-dong, it's Drizly", does anyone know who this is and if she does other work?
Yesterday my friends and I filmed a little short film. I loved the acting part it felt so nice when I was just naturally acting. I also enjoy the writing part I like creating the stories. I also love acting different for each shot depending on if it's the master shot vs medium vs close up. The only thing is I didn't enjoy with dealing with all the angles. It felt overwhelming having to decide what angles to do next. Basically the behind the camera directing part was the part I didn't really like. But dk I need to like that to become an actor, or is my love for acting and dislike for deciding on angles two different things? I'm also super passionate about TV shows and want to act on major ones and write major ones and I even want to make one. But basically on this no budget short film I just felt overwhelmed because I was in charge of too many things and I only genuinely enjoyed the writing and acting parts of filming.
I’m getting busy in terms of my acting career, which I really love. I have a solid resume going and I’m constantly auditioning. But I just have knots in my stomach lately. Im involved in two short films right now and they are taking place in a city I don’t live in (my parents do so I can stay with them). I have a table read this week so I am getting up at 5:30am to get a shuttle bus for 4 hours. Then this weekend I have the first short film, and then next weekend the next film. And I have callbacks that I think might clash with shooting so idk what to do. And I’m submitting to agents this week. I’m just so overwhelmed, and it scares me that I’m actually getting somewhere with this. Like I’m scared of success. I’m a full time student and starting to become a fullish time actor it seems. Plus most of my classes require attendance so I have to say I’m sick or something. It’s just all weighing on me. Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this all? I can’t help but just feel anxious and I want to get excited again. I feel like I need a therapist specializing in artists
Hello I am an aspiring voice actor looking to break into the industry any idea on how to get started?
Happy New Year y'all! So, it's been 4 months since I've gotten a film or TV audition, and as a MENASA girl in her 20s based in Los Angeles, it doesn't add up. Summer I was getting a solid 1-2 per month for mainly TV shows, but after September it's been crickets. My materials are solid, credits strong, tapes killer. I reached out to my manager (I'm with one of the top management companies) and he says it's slow, and that hopefully things should pick back up soon. I don't want to blame him, because I'm sure he's working for me, but it's veering on an inexplicably long time without an audition. If you're in a similar market I'd love to hear how things are going for you, if you're feeling the same thing, or not at all. Thanks in advance for your answers - a lot of my actor friends gatekeep this information, but I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and information. In this crazy business, we're stronger and better together, not divided :) good vibes fam \~
I was in a workshop with a talent manager and she gave some suuuper useful stuff to how start as an actor [the right way] ! I wanted to put the images here but it does not let me put all three, they are notes of gold mines of information! Mostly it’s for brand new actors but if someone wants them pm me!!
What if they have a role and have to go get filmed but also have a job? Do they just take the time off to get filmed? Do they have their jobs shift at a certain time in the day so it won’t get in the way of their acting?
I wanted to know if anyone else experiences this. When you have arguments in your head as a result of remuneration, the arguments get really heated and intense, you lose a sense of your surrounding, you get angry, depressed, hopeless, numb, because you are literally living the situation in a movie-like scenario fashion and the arguments tend to be philosophical in nature. It has been an addictive loop that I got myself in for the past 3 years and almost all of it concerns the same topics and situations. I tried everything from therapy to meditation to writing things down to dance meditation to literally everything. It prevents you from enjoying anything including acting because you are never in the moment. The reason I ask this question in the acting subreddit is because I literally get in character when having these moments. I start doing the exact facial movements and expressions of the other person. And I start to feel the emotions of these intense situations and they go really fast and quick like a couple of movie scenes all tied together I wonder if this kind of anxiety is common.
Hey folks. I'm a freelance stage actor and generals for a bunch of companies that I'd like to work for are usually posted in early summer. I will be having a major surgery and I'll be unable to project or walk throughout the entire submission period. I'm trying to figure out what to do. Most of these companies are very reasonable and community-level. Usually the callbacks for their shows will be farther out from summertime generals. I would like to put myself out there to them at least to let them know I'm around, since I'll be well enough to work by the time rehearsals begin. My idea for smaller theaters is to send my resume, a statement explaining the sitch, and record while I'm still mobile the previous year's material and/or some material from the upcoming season if known and available. As for bigger, union houses (*there are a couple that offer little guys like me the chance)... I dunno if they'd even give me the time of day if I didn't have the specific material available. I don't have a showreel because I'm stage only and don't have any recordings of the very few ever taken of me, but I am active in my local scene and know folks who can vouch for me. Ideas? Thoughts? Is this just a bye year for generals for me?
I created this website [www.auditionscenes.com](https://www.auditionscenes.com) for actors to be able to find and download audition material. The goal is to create the most complete database of audition material on the web. I'm just one guy, however, and I can only upload and categorize so many scenes per day. For that treason, I'm inviting users to join for FREE, so long as they contribute a scene or monologue. It has been a very time consuming and expensive project, but I hope it will offer something to the community. To join for free, simply register, then go to your profile and select UPLOAD SCRIPT. You'll be asked to enter relevant tags and a synopsis. I will then manually approve and upload the material to the database. **Uploaded work must fall under the category of 'fair use' whereby it is an excerpt from a larger published piece that is provided for educational purposes.** Registered users will be able to find material from both produced and established writers, as well as independent contributors. **All files are categorized and searchable. You can search via the search box alone, or get specific thanks to filters via the Advanced Search function, including Scene type, Format, Genre, Date/Era, Gender, age range etc. You can also browse the entire archive by clicking the BROWSE ALL button on the home page.**
I’m currently on actor’s access. Southeast based actor. I’m taking advantage of the two pictures you can upload for free. I have two professional shots and no other media. I’m fairly new to the professional world. Is it appropriate to upload self taped monologues in lieu of a demo reel to showcase ability? Eventually, I plan to put together a reel but I’ve yet to be cast in order to get a copy footage.
All my life I’ve wanted to be a famous actor and just recently I’ve started my career. But my problem is that I wanna rush it and just become successful and live my dream. But I know that it all takes a lot of time and it’ll come when the moment is right. Is anyone else in the same boat?
We are looking for a VA to play a shy 12 year old boy. The project is an independent animated pilot episode. Position is paid $3 per line but terms are open to negotiation. ​ Character sheet: [https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee](https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee) ​ Voice References below: (This matches the voice and personality best) [https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1\_k](https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1_k) (This is a good base, but not personality) [https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI](https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI) (Also a good base, but not for personality) [https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg](https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg)\\ ​ edit: We are a small indie team, we are still figuring out things this being our first project, we didn't expect it would be taken negatively that no lines were provided while we came up with a script. we wanted to have a better feel of the character and test the possible candidates based on the range and believability of their acting across multiple roles. Regardless we came up with a couple lines that can work as demonstration, even then we still would like to hear other work from the actors. \*Jamie is walking in the hallway and while distracted, runs into a larger kid\* Jamie: "Oh! Oh my gosh! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I wasn't looking! Did I hurt you? I didn't mean to, I'm sorry just.. please dont be angry!" ​ \*Jamie is talking to his older sister\* Jamie: "I don't know.. I don't think I really have any friends. Everyone at school hates me. Everyone.. I just want someone to like me.. ​ \*Jamie is giving a prize to another student\* Jamie: "Um, so I won the prize for the competition thingy and, well, I know how much you wanted to win. So, uh, I don't really want it anyways so, like, you can have it if you want.
preferably in-person in NYC, but I'll do a zoom class from a different market if the teacher is really fantastic. I need to be in a class with advanced students so I can watch their acting and learn from them, otherwise there's no point. every class I find is mediocre and has beginner actors, watching them perform does not help me get better and is a waste of money. thanks for your help!
Hello fellow actors. I am currently a theater actor and in AP Research, this is my senior year of high school. My paper is regarding Discrimination in the Theater Industry, and through my literature review, I found a gap regarding the effects it has on mental health. I am conducting a survey to answer that gap. If you guys would like to fill out this 5-minute survey regarding how discrimination in theater has affected your mental health, it would be greatly appreciated! [https://forms.gle/QUtV6MgzhTzBcWiN8](https://forms.gle/QUtV6MgzhTzBcWiN8) Disclaimer: While this data will be anonymous, it will be used in my paper, and your taking the survey gives me your consent to use your data.
I have a bit of acting experience, but 0 to none in the auditioning process and I want to learn more about it. So my question is, how do people without experience know when casting calls for these big films are available? If you don't have experience, you probably don't have an agent. Also, all the auditions in webs like Backstage seem to not be for big big films. For example, if you see the young cast of Avatar: TWOW, most of them didn't do participate in any project before they were cast (around 2017, I think) but they knew about the casting. I'm just merely curious, not that I want to jump into that without experience myself.
hiii i’m a 20 year old actor with an italian passport. i currently live in London but i have to leave soon due to me not having a visa. I’ve lived here for 6 months and in that time i booked only one commercial job that i was able to work due to it being filmed abroad. With my visa expiring in March i’m thinking of heading to Spain and trying my luck there. Does anyone know if there are agencies for english speaking actors or if there even is a market for english speaking actors in spain. I do speak italian so i could try the italian market but with me being black i know that in italy it will be much harder. Any suggestions, or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
I’m filming my first ever self tape, and I’m just frustrated after 4 takes of a monologue I’m doing. I feel like my work is so surface level and I’m not connecting with the words at all. I’ve approached scripts like this before (it’s a romantic drama monologue), but I feel like between this and recent projects I’ve done, I’m so one-note and feel like a garbage actor. How does one combat this? I feel like when I get into a particular emotion, my tone always oscillates between the two same voice pitches. I just started acting classes at drama school, and we don’t touch script analysis for another year (so concepts like beats, etc) are foreign to me. And I feel like playing with HOW I’d say the line and what the line emphasizes, isn’t the best way to approach acting. Does anyone have any advice for this? Thank you! Just been feeling very angry at myself despite three months at drama school and want to work to drilling these problems.
So this college student sends me an email out of the blue asking me to audition for his feature film, and ultimately I booked it. I'm not sure how he found me. I don't remember submitting for this project on ActorsAccess or Backstage, but it's possible I did and don't remember since I submit for a few every day. Anyway, he sends me the entire script. It's 150 pages. It has no plot. There's a million characters. Quite a few typos. Half of this script can be cut with no consequence. There's a ton of A-list music that would cost a fortune to license, plus several meaningless scenes set at crowded stadiums that would be difficult to film without thousands of extras. One scene takes place at a real life castle overseas. It seems to be based off this guy's life verbatim. It's a well-meaning script. I'm sure it was very therapeutic for him to write, but I can't see how it possibly got the appropriate funding to be produced. Another red flag: this project is being shot on the other side of the country from me. Naturally I told this guy that I would need full compensation for my travel and lodging, and he agreed to pay it on top of my 3-figure-per-day salary. Both roles I auditioned for only have one scene each (the one I booked is in a somewhat pointless scene). I don't know why anyone would spend the money to fly someone out for these parts instead of just casting them locally. I'm no celebrity that anyone would seek for a cameo. There are a few green flags though. Plenty of actors with legitimate credits are already listed for this project on IMDb and I've connected with a couple of them on social media, so at least I know I'm not alone. Also, this guy was smart enough to draw out a proper contract for me to sign, which I have yet to do so. I'm perfectly fine with working on this guy's film if everything works out (good money is good money, a credit is a credit, and reel material is reel material), but this ain't my first time at the rodeo. I was just burned by a project last year where I did featured background, and had to fight to get the shady producer to pay me, and some cast and crew still have yet to be paid. And that was a very legit project with B-list actors. I also was cast in an indie film the year before that fell apart because the writer/director didn't know what he was doing and got funding through shady means (and his script was absolute trash). So naturally I'm very cautious. I'm not sure I should ask this guy where he got the funding for this project. He's also listed as the producer on IMDb. My theory is that he comes from a moneyed family and he secured $100k or so that way, but I won't know for sure unless I ask him, and I'm not sure if that's appropriate. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
I'm new to auditioning. I live in the Hollywood area. I'm still looking for affordable high quality headshot photographers. (Please suggest some good ones if you know of any). The reason I'm asking the question is that I'm trying to save and get something affordable. 1 look is alobviously the most affordable. If you think its not enough, how many looks (and who) do you suggest? Thank you!
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Hello, I read the rules in the sidebar and hope this is in alignment, mods please delete if not. **NYC CASTING**: We're casting two roles for a 15-minute play at the [Chain Theatre One-Act Festival](https://www.chaintheatre.org/calendar/chain-theatre-winter-one-act-festival-3rd-floor-2cwej)(performances Feb 18, 22, 23, and possibly 25). NON-EQUITY, **small pay ($150).** Roles: Two white or white-passing actors to play a posh, plundering older married couple in 1930s India, who have real or convincing British accents. [The linked photo evokes the miserable vibe we're going for](https://indianexpress.com/article/research/the-british-in-india-david-gilmours-new-book-explores-men-and-women-in-a-strange-land/). We'd prefer 45 and up but will consider 30 and up if you don't look 20. We will likely age you up. Some physical acting/scuffling onstage. We're also seeking actors who love the material. This is a tragic farce about British colonial legacy in India, written and directed by Indian artists. Your characters are baddies, but the play is neither easy nor preachy. Think "Get Out" meets Rudyard Kipling. Please DM for details or pass to anyone you know who might fit! We're trying to cast these final two roles ASAP.
Wondering if looks plays a big part in people becoming successful as an actor or actress
Just saw on Twitter an actor had posted his headshot and contact information all over London via stickers. Is this a smart idea or will it come to back to bite him on the ass ? He did manage to get representation from it however…
I’m a singer first and foremost so for me it’s important that I keep the same name for music as I do acting. I don’t have a great full name but a unique first one I do. I hate the idea of a stage name. I do have a couple of credited roles to just the first name but wonder is it possible? Some have said yes and some have said no. These are people in the industry. True they were already famous but I think of Cher and Madonna and Elvis even. There’s people such as al Pacino too. Is it possible?
this person is a highly reputable old-school teacher in NYC that has taught at a lot of different reputable schools. I'm new to studying with them, trying out a new technique, as I'm primarily trained in a different technique. last class I asked them, I said listen i know we don't know each other very well yet and you're not really familiar with my work yet, but I get a lot of co-star auditions and I was just curious if you happen to know any reputable on-camera teachers to recommend, and they basically said "why do you need on camera classes?" and then gave me a couple quick basic pointers and then said "there, I just saved you 1000s of dollars!" then said "who's your favorite film actor?" I said, Daniel Day Lewis. they they said "do you think DDL ever took an on-camera class?".... I said yeah? or probably had a coach or two over the years when on set or post drama school? lol... like, i understand the sentiment... but they cannot possibly be serious with this attitude / perspective? this teacher also made a few other comments during class sort of shitting on tv actors, while also name dropping a couple famous people they've trained / had a relationship with in years past., that are ironically successful film actors. Is it just all ego with these acting teachers? Do theatre people really think they are more talented or dedicated to the craft of acting than film / tv people? I was inspired to acting from watching movies, not watching plays. I love slice of life, that's what i'm attracted to with acting. Realness. Don't get me wrong, I like theatre, but I find most plays and theatre acting to be way over the top and not "real" whatsoever. don't even get me started with theatre monologues.... I don't, however, shit on theatre actors. I've heard similiar tropes from similar old school teachers, but I feel like this resentment sort of stems from their personal lack of success making it in film / tv, and instead making a career out of being an acting teacher! (not that there is anything wrong with that) but come on, it's 2023, if you're auditioning for tv / film, isn't it common knowledge and highly suggested to be training with an on-camera teacher / coach? why would this teacher think it's even helpful to suggest that to me? I just don't get it. You'd think they'd encourage you to also study on-camera if you're auditioning for things that are on-camera! and i'm not going to heed their advice, I think on-camera classes are exactly what I need, more so than learning more technique, to be honest, i'm just trying to keep learning and pushing myself as an actor in all directions. I just thought this line of thought from them was very egotistical and short sighted. I don't know.
I'm based in NYC and would prefer in-person, but I'll settle for zoom at this point. I just really need to be in a professional environment with actors that are better than me, further along than me, so I can practice, observe their technique, and learn from them. I cannot take another generic on-camera class where actors are mediocre, it does not help me get better by watching bad acting. What on-camera classes made the biggest difference for you? What teacher was the best on-camera audition technique / script analysis teacher you ever had? Thanks for your help, I don't know why these classes are so hard to find.
Does anyone know of any decent agencies in Scotland that could look up for actors with Disabilities? It’s for after I appear in legally blonde the musical
Just saw on Twitter an actor had posted his headshot and contact information all over London via stickers. Is this a smart idea or will it come to back to bite him on the ass ? He did manage to get representation from it however…
Hi! I'll start off by saying that I don't really have any interest in becoming an actor or anything but one of my dreams is to be in low/moderate budget slasher movies. For example, Terrifier and Terrifier 2. I just really want to have a chase + death scene of me out there lol. Is there any specific way to find places to audition or would I need to find an agent or look for places locally? I don't have any knowledge in stuff like this but I know I'd enjoy being a slasher movie and I know most don't really care too much about good acting (based on the thousands of low budget horror movies with bad acting).
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.
To give a specific example, Hogwarts Legacy is a game coming out soon where the previous lead developer made public statements aligning with JK Rowling's terf (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) views, the plot of the game follows the main character as they try to stop a slave revolution (very antisemitic coded), and JK continues to profit off Harry Potter IP such as this game and the Fantastic Beasts franchise. My question is, how do you feel about fellow actors (especially in large franchises like this where big names are attached) that take roles in projects like these?
I have 14 lines I am looking to have read, two in an English accent and the rest in a russian accent. Willing to pay up to $400 through PayPal or Cashapp. You must have some kind of portfolio or example of how your voice sounds! DM for further info if interested.
So I know it's the fated pilot season and all, and not only that but a new year. And while I don't expect to book the next Stranger Things, I'm a bit lost on where my efforts should be placed. I have an agent, and I search for roles on AA/FB. (I was using casting networks and backstage, but canceled my premium subscriptions to them as I didn't find either very useful.) I'm just wondering if there are any databases of upcoming productions, casting directors that do a lot of open calls, etc. Anything like that! I'm definitely not an extremely seasoned actor by any means, but I strongly believe that practice makes perfect, and auditions are the best practice for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to all in this new year!
I am a SAG-AFTRA actor with a NYC based agency. I’m wondering when I might start getting pilot auditions. This is my first time having an agent during this time of year and I know (and hope) it should start picking up because it is pilot season. I haven’t gotten any pilot auditions yet. What is the usual for this?
What I mean is, would you be ok with non-anonymously speaking out your political opinions, or your opinions on controversial figures like Ezra Miller, or with working with a very controversial director like, say, James Franco ? I’m asking because I’ve refused a part in a production made by someone who tweeted really stupid stuff, if you get what I mean. I don’t particularly believe in the ‘by working with this person in this movie you’re encouraging them to become a repeat offender’ thing, maybe I’m wrong to think that. But what I’m curious is, could it ruin an actor’s career to be associated with controversial people? Cuz I’m wondering if I did not overreact by refusing the part. I don’t know if my question is clear and if I sound like asking in bad faith I apologise.
Hey does anybody have any advice or tips for a beginner actor? And also what are some good exercises one can do at home to sharpen their acting skills?
Sorry for the rookie question, but I’m wondering what comes after drama school or acting training? It sounds like you get professional headshots, use all your student short films or any Backstage auditions to build a reel, and then move to a major city if you’re not already there and submit to agencies/try getting them at showcases, or just get a manager. What happens after that? I get you keep training for as many years as you want to get better at your craft (script analysis classes, improv, movement, whatever you need) while auditioning for stuff through your agent or representation but then what? There’s about a million jobs on actors access, backstage, etc, while you wait for your “big break,” if ever. How do you know what to audition for or not to, and if you’re toiling in oblivion on projects nobody will ever see? And then, I assume that after a while, you choose when you’d like to be SAGAFTRA and/or an Equity member once you feel ready and gradually move on to bigger agencies and hope you can audition for big networks or production houses? Is pilot season or becoming a series regular a part of that? Thanks so much for the question! Just curious what the actor’s life looks like. And I know the day job or hustle will be a part of it all
Hi everyone! So I applied to a commercial on Mandy Network and got a message there to email the casting director. They asked me if I wanted the gig after re applying and I agreed. This was the email message they sent me next. "Thank you for choosing to work with Anthology Productions. Please find below the necessary details and more information required from you for this shoot. COMPENSATION, BUYOUT FEE & NON-UNION CONTRACT DETAILS : C$850/day and C$4,500 for buyout [Total: C$7,050]. This is expected to be a three-day shoot which involves up to 5-7 hours daily. We can arrange a full 2-day shoot for you in case you have a tight schedule. There will be a contract/agreement upon acceptance." USAGE: TV, Web and social media campaign for 6 months only. A POSSIBLE re-purchase of usage at the end of the 6 months contract and fee can be re-negotiated at the end of the 6 months contract. WARDROBE & MAKE UP : We’ll cover your hair and make up as well as your wardrobe. Your wardrobe consist of high end fashion products (clothes, shoes, custom wears and fashion accessories). A wardrobe allowance will be allocated to you in-line with the company policy and you’ll be instructed on how you will shop for your wardrobe just in time before the shoot. RETAINER & PER-NEGOTIATIONS : An upfront as down payment [C$550 as retainer].Remaining balance [C$6,500] to be paid upon completion of the shoot before you leave the location. EXTRA INFO : You may come to the shoot location with a friend or family if it makes you more comfortable. An actor/model coach will also be on set to offer you a profound change of mentality, guideline & confidence. Don’t get me wrong. It’s rewarding and a privilege to be part of this industry but this same line of work can slice your confidence into pieces. Time and time again I’ve heard actors ask painfully vulnerable questions. Am I pretty enough? Am I the right size? Do I have what it takes? I fully understand the importance of having confidence, and if you’re a working actor, you should too. No I I’m not talking about faking confidence or putting on a forced smile in the casting room. I’m talking about really feeling comfortable in your skin and embracing every quirk and trait that defines you. This is where working with a commercial acting coach comes in. COMPANY NOTE: "In addition to representing talent, Anthology Productions also offers training and related development services to models and actors for additional fees depending on experience level and select division(s)." REWARDS: This will be a fun day of shooting as you get to keep all wardrobe. The videos will be posted on TV channels nationwide and various social media platforms with name and link credit. INFORMATION REQUIRED : The below information is required to confirm your registration with Anthology Productions for this project and subsequent projects you will be doing with us in future. LEGAL NAME STAGE NAME (IF ANY) PHYSICAL ADDRESS + APT NO IF ANY(NO P O BOX PLEASE) CONTACT PHONE NO AGE EXPERIENCE (IF ANY;) ANY LINK TO YOUR TALENT PROFILE or TALENT RESUME (IF ANY;) SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (IF ANY;) PRESENT OCCUPATION PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS: By providing the information requested above, you oblige to the terms stipulated above (usage, remuneration, media gadgets + press kit for the project, make over, logistics & negotiations and rewards). If you do not agree with any part of the policy & terms, or if you have any other dispute or claim with or against us with respect to the terms of use or media services, your sole and exclusive remedy is to notify Anthology Productions. We will not sell, rent or provide your personal information to third parties or unaffiliated Internet Brands. Your personal information is ONLY shared with third parties with your consent, except in circumstances where the law requires it to be shared. CONFIDENTIALITY: Anthology Productions and it's representatives shall keep any information obtained in the course of this commercial services hereunder confidential, including, without limitation, any conversations or communications, actions, business plans and strategies, marketing plans, techniques, technology, trade secrets, personal information, original works of authorship, or otherwise (the “Confidential Information”). Anthology Productions understands that the above list is not exhaustive and that Confidential Information also includes other information that is marked or otherwise identified as confidential or that would otherwise appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Anthology Productions understands that improper use or disclosure of the Confidential Information might cause damages and liability under confidentiality agreements with third parties, civil damages, and criminal penalties. Thank you & Looking forward to hearing from you soon. ------------ Best Regards. Denis Creelman Casting Director / Project Manager Anthology Productions denis.creelman@anthologyproductions.ca http://anthologyproductions.ca" They said they were gonna send me a contract soon. So does this look like a red flag????
I’m a fairly new director finding my footing in working with actors. If I have script that requires the main character live on the dark side and have a mental illness (similar to No country for old men, The Joker, one flew over the cuckoo nest, or even The Shining) what would be some tips/exercises/practices to give to an actor to help them get into that role. It seems like a lot of actors are comfortable playing roles that aren’t too far from themselves, I want to challenge them to take a step further.
I just acted out the full Shrek movie, 1 and 2, by reading the transcripts with my two best friends on the phone. It took about 3 hours. My mains for Shrek 1 were Shrek, Pinocchio, the old lady that tried to sell Donkey, and a few extras amongst the film, and for Shrek 2, I was Shrek, Pinocchio, Queen Lillian, Jerome and extras. I always thought I was a bad actor and would always be because of my confidence but I really started to get into my role and enjoyed putting power into my emotion, then it wasn't too embarrassing. At the end, I got Alexa to blast 'I'm a believer' and 'Livin' da Vida Loca. Tomorrow, we're doing Indiana Jones aha
Hi! I’m looking for a male actor (50-75 age range) who can speak Italian to record some lines of dialogue for a sequence in a feature film I’m making. Everything would be remote. Pay is $125 usd. Less than one page of dialogue total to be recorded. If you’re interested in audition please send me a DM and I’ll send you the sides!
If anyone can teach me or direct me to a site that breaks things down into understandable pieces? I’ve been googling and either not retaining information or just not understanding… I have been filling out profiles for my daughter (complete newbie, got a role from a casting call with no preparation in a MMP that hasn’t been released yet, hyped up by the director and his wife along with others that suggested she “keep going” with acting) —- Resumes.. what does that look like for a teen who has acted but only one line in an unreleased movie?? Reels? Voice? When I say I don’t understand what I’m supposed to be attaching to these things, I am truly lost. We got professional headshots and a com card (??) done for her.. Haven’t sought an agent because I don’t know what I’m doing. The first role came so easily, but there is so much to this, huh?
I was always wondering what would be the better option for finding gigs. I seem to have more luck with AA, but I’ve heard it’s better to have LAC, so I don’t know which works better.
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