I’m a 17 soon to be 18 year old high school student and I’ve been acting and all that for most of my life, I have all the equipment and recording software I’d need for this but I’m not sure how I should format my demo tape or where I should start out like what platform would be best? Much thanks y’all ♥️
Hi. I’m 13F (almost 14), half asian (if that helps) and I’m an actress. I can’t seem to find any auditions for me at the moment for TV and film, do any of you know of any current big auditions or casting calls happening that fit my criteria? thank you.
Is it just me, or should actors be getting paid to audition? At least on projects with a decent budget. A lot of these roles take a good amount of time to shoot, memorize, edit etc... and the vast majority of the time there's not even a thank you for auditioning. We provide options and our time and effort, and unless we get the role, bubkas.
Hey acting peeps! So I'm a non-union actor in New York. And while I was going through the process of being cast in a New Media Project, I remembered that I had done a Principal Role on a 2017 New Media Project (in 2019 right when I moved here). So even though the SAG-AFTRA Eligibility Tracker had always told me I was NOT SAG-eligible, I contacted them. They said that I am NOT SAG-E, but that the contract does provide a pathway to join, and I can hold onto the contract to use at any time and join (but once submitted, I'll have to join within 10 days). And I look at that I think - if I have this contract, can hold onto it indefinitely, and can join SAG at any point... is that not the definition of being eligible to join SAG aka SAG-eligible? Has anyone else had a situation like this with SAG? And does anybody know if being SAG is a big advantage over being Non-Union in terms of booking gigs? I've heard from some CDs that they rarely if ever Taft-Hartley because of the current penalties. It seems right now that I am not "officially" SAG-Eligible, and yet I've heard that's the sweet spot because it doesn't require the Taft-Hartley and you can join when you need to if you book the role and can do Non-Union in the meantime. Any advice or thoughts on all this?
Last week I submitted for a project on Actors Access, then a few days later I received an eco cast invitation. So, I submitted my self tape a few days later, and today I received an email from AA with "revised sides" (which are entirely new sides)... is this a normal thing or is this a callback? I'm confused bc I haven't received anything saying where or when I should submit again or whether they actually want me to send a new self tape. I'm a new actor with no agent, so it's not like I know much, but this has never happened to me. So, I guess my question is... Is this common? Is this a callback? Or was sending me the new sides a mistake on AA's part?
I got offered a part in a short that films in two days, however I have just come down with a pretty bad stomach infection and can barely leave the bed. I know I won’t be recovered in time for the shoot. Very luckily, I turned down the role when I was offered it- not after I accepted. Ugh, just sucks tho. Is this like, okay? I know “the show must go on” and that if I was actually in a proper film or show I don’t think think this would fly, but what’s the accepted standard for when actors are sick? (They did say they’re sorry I’m not feeling well and they’d love to work with me in the future, so I think this ones okay)
I’m got curious because I know a lot of actors like to explore directing as a career option once they are no longer in their prime years. Olivia Wilde for one. She’s an actress, but her film Don’t Worry Darling garnered a lot of media attention (probably more so from all the onset drama, but nonetheless successful in the box office)
I’m in the Atlanta Market and I was wondering if talent link on actor access is useful for people that act in Atlanta.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcuT4c4qCOQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcuT4c4qCOQ) I wish every actor or creative person would watch this video, for their own mental health. It was made to talk about the book-publishing process, but it turns out that it applies in any field where you have to be chosen by the subjective judgement of others. Including auditioning. Unknown actors will get rejected and given weird feedback because we actually judge performances based on how we feel when we see them, and those feelings also include many other things like social momentum and influence, and without that the unknown actor's audition doesn't make the judge feel enough. The person' judging then guesses at why the performance didn't move them, usually producing some bizarre or irrelevant feedback. The video also talks about what happens when a new work, or in this case actor, actually does get through the process and what occurs in that case. Including shedding a bit of light on why nepotism and other random things are so incredibly powerful. This could potentially help you cut down the amount of time needed to get your first roles from maybe hundreds of auditions to dozens or less. But I'm not an actor myself, so don't take that as gospel. (Disclaimer: I may or may not be the person who made this video, haha)
I’m looking for ways to broaden that spot on the acting resume, so I would love some suggestions.
Not sure what platforms there are in the US but I guess the same question could apply. I’ve seen pages of actors with like 8 headshots (same facial expression, different shirt) and multiple video clips. But I had a chat recently with my friend who’s an assistant with an agency and he said that really sometimes just 2-3 contrasting headshots and 1 showreel is enough, any more you risk overwhelming the person looking through it.
Audition for an actor role.
I just got approved for a membership and I’d like to know what kind of advantages it comes with?
Looking for Voice actor to narrate movie summaries for a Youtube Channrl. :) Would like to give you a small paragraph to sample so we can see of you match what we need. DM me for more details.
Like a service which submits for you, follows up, etc...
I struggle with accents a LOT. I'm currently paying for private classes which are really helping, but they are incredibly expensive. I've tried most of methods of learning on my own, such as shadowing, recording and listening, etc. The problem is, I simply cannot hear whether I do something right or wrong so working on my own isn't very helpful. Was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and has any advice?
Sorry for sounding like a wet wipe, I just feel like this is the best place to share my thoughts. I’m a white 30m from the UK, I have an agent who as far as I know regularly submits me for work, have an up to date showreel and recently got new headshots. However I am literally getting nothing at all come through, I look on Twitter and there are always posts of actor from different agencies getting regular self tape requests from well known CDs and it makes me feel like I’m not doing enough. I’m trying to think maybe I need a new agent or reach out to CDs myself. My current agent as far as I know just submits me, other than that we never really communicate. I also make my own work and have produced two short films and writing another. Just no idea what else I could do.
I was going through Backstage and the ratio to actual film/tv/theater projects to UGC (or User Generated Content advertising) notices is staggering. I get that social media advertising is a cash cow for many, but they usually are exclusively Non-Union and some of them even require you to shoot most of the material yourself. So I guess on top of acting we all need to be cinematographers now
$15 Its not that long (a few lines). I'm looking for that kind of commercial/promotional voice with some energy behind it.
What’re some tips for people who are very new to acting? Are there any exercises that may be helpful (someone mentioned sitting in front of a mirror and trying to depict different emotions using just your face, such as anger, sadness, confusion, pity, etc. Another person mentioned videotaping yourself doing a scene to see your body language and how to improve it, and to start becoming familiar with camera angles). Are there any important skills we should start working on early on (for example learning how memorize stuff better to help with memorizing lines/scripts, or dancing to become familiar with your body, or accents)? Secondly, where do we start (aside from taking lessons)? Should we sign up with an agency for background work as an extra? Or become involved in community or student-run theaters? Lastly, what’re some potentially helpful topics to know? I have 3 full semesters of college left and am mostly done with my major (which is STEM-based). There’s only a few acting classes open to non-majors and I’m already taking them. But since I have plenty of room in my schedule and my options are limited, I wanna explore tangentially related topics that may supplement my acting education. For example, psychology sounds like an extremely valuable subject to have knowledge of when trying to better understand a character that you’re playing. I’ve also heard many famous actors say that having a wealth of “lived experiences” to draw inspiration from helps so much. So would taking a class in literature help? Or perhaps one in art history? Bear in mind that because my major is STEM related, I have close to zero experience in the arts and humanities, so maybe these non-acting art classes will help nourish creativity. I’d appreciate any input though :)
My name is sinthujan. I want to turn my screenplay into a short film, but I don't know any place to hire an actor. I'm looking for something that live in Toronto or close to toronto. Male or female is fine. The story is about toxic love.
I’m thinking about doing a masters or program for creative writing but I finally just got an acting manager! I’m not sure if this will take up too much time and focus. I feel torn from the ideology that acting has to be Plan A and that there’s no plan B in order to succeed. However, I feel like I want to immerse myself in writing again and connect to that community too. Any suggestions or thoughts? Has anyone else tried to pursue a degree while prioritizing acting? How was that like for you? Thanks in advance!
Hi, I'm looking for a voice actor for my youtube channel. male/female all welcomed
Im pretty sure I know the obvious answer, but in curious to hear the why’s and alternatives aswell. Please share your opinion, thank you!
If a breakdown is asking for my singing reel, should I pay for and upload an entire reel to the submission or are multiple individual clips ok? Is there a difference on their end with a reel and multiple clips? Thanks!
Hi there! Wanted to ask a fun question here :P Let’s say you currently have a middle tier microphone and you want to take it to the last and final step. You’re in a unfortunate or fortunate situation of being able to purchase only one industry-standard level microphone or equivalent. Only one. For the sake of simplicity let's just say you have everything else, ie a perfectly treated booth, training, an interface, etc. But you're looking to take your microphone to the final step. Do you go with what’s proven and go with an industry standard, ie the TLM 103 or the MKH 416. ie microphones that studios throughout the world use and understand (As an example major anime studios are using TLM 103 for character work and the Sennheiser MKH 416 is synonymous with commercial work) Or…. Do you go with the microphone called XYZ, that no one has ever heard of — that fits your voice perfectly. You can only afford 1 microphone. And you can get an industry standard microphone or equivalent. Or you can buy the microphone that no one has ever heard of that fits your voice perfectly. What do you choose? For the sake of simplicity and to remove the “oh but what about your space and acoustics” – let’s just assume you have a perfectly treated space, you have enough training And it’s all down to 1 mic. What do you choose?
Hi all, Talking with an agent at UTA for an actor in a short film. While they’re rep’d by their agent in the U.S., they actually live in London. Their agent shared they don’t have a visa and asked if production company would be able to cover it. Our shoot will be 2 days in New York next year. They are a very successful talent, so approval with being exceptional in the arts and recognized is no issue at all. 1.) What Visa type will they need? O-1B? 2.) For this type of Visa, what is the fee? 3.) Will we need to consult with an immigration attorney or any other personnel outside of the standard paperwork and application fee?
Hi, I'm looking for a voice actor for my youtube channel. male/female all welcomed I'm working on a movie recap script for my new video, and I need someone with a nice voice to do the voice-over for me. You'll be paid and I'll give feedback as well. Price, around $20. Thank you, and send links to your work or portfolios.
I have to is burning desire and passion for both music and acting and want to be taken seriously in both sectors of my career (wanting to be more acting focus) . I’m worried people won’t take me seriously as an actor if I pursue music simultaneously.
So, I’m new here. I’ve done a little reading on this sub and it’s been so helpful and informative. I’ve always dreamed of being an actor, but circumstances just didn’t allow it. However, I applied to be an extra on the movie The Bikeriders, filming in Ohio. I was so excited when they said yes! I’m a little nervous, this being my first time on a movie set. Any advice? Also, I applied through a post I saw on the D. Lynn Meyers Casting Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/LynnMeyersCasting Just want to make sure this is legit? All of the correspondence has been super professional and looks legit. But this being my first time, I’d want to make sure. TIA!
I see this all the time where coaches claim they have the secret to get you booking auditions, but I've heard mixed things about this... For example, Actor A gets auditions through his agent, he just hasn't booked yet because he has a very unique look that CDs are trying to fit perfectly into a role. Actor A auditions and books the role after taking the class, so the coach claims it was him that got him booked when it might have just been a coincidence and he would have booked it anyway. On the other hand, I have no doubt some coaches really push actors to do the best performance they can, but I also know as someone who's been in the industry for a long time that you can have an outstanding performance, but that still doesn't get you the role because there are so many factors that are out of your control like height, hair color, weight, etc. Sometimes also how you look alongside the person that was cast as your love interest or family member, and you have to look like you believably are related to them. I personally have studied with a lot of acting coaches who seem to piggyback on the success of other actors, and they make it seem like it was their coaching, but one time this one guy (can't say name), said he taught this one actor who later booked a guest star role on a major show. I had said actor on Facebook and asked him out of curiosity and he said he didn't like acting coach and was confused why he was claiming it was because of the class he booked it. The actor said the audition he related to a lot and he was able to bring out a ton of emotion due to a past experience and booked it that way. He also said he didn't believe a lot of the acting coaches advice was completely accurate and had studied with way better coaches after. Just looking for opinions here because I feel it's hard to tell, but anyone have any insight on these? I also know actors who have spent hundreds on acting coaches who had showcases of people booking co star and guest star roles on shows, but then the person didn't book anything after taking their class and stopped taking it, to then book a co star role on their own a year later. Edit: in the title, it meant to say "not booking?"
So ive been trying to amp up my resume to get the best of my casting but have to add skills of mine, of course i have plenty of skills but do not know which to add for acting & filming. Which skills are important to have and which skills arent? I’m also a tiktok influencer and love to post on social media, i play in esports and im an actor, i see everyone in social media with a business email and i was wondering where about to get one and what should my domain/ email be or say ?
Applying for an actors permit and I can’t find the link
I booked a small part in a movie with an A-list actor, I was going to be traveling tomorrow for filming, and I got a message from my agents a few hours ago saying that casting informed them my part was cut from the script. :/ Sucks. Oh well… I guess that happens in this industry. Life goes on
Hello folks! Looking for a beginner or experienced voice actor to do a voice over for me. I’m working on a video project for work, and my voice isn’t the best. I will pay, and give you feedback as well! Thank you! Please send over links to some of your work!
Listen, I know this may sound crazy, but I want to know what the name of Mustache's actor is. Does **ANYONE** happen to know the name of this cat? It isn't in the credits of the movie, I can't find her on any animal actor websites, and I just want to know what the name of this cat is. **PLEASE**!!
Pretty self explanatory title, My boyfriend currently has 3 offers from different agents for acting, and all 3 seemed to be wonderful candidates, so he is having trouble choosing- Any thoughts/tips on the process?
I’ve been acting for the last 2 years (mainly bg) and am at the point where I want to start a loan out company. I’ve started other companies before, but never for acting. I wasn’t sure if the production’s required general liability from the loan out companies.
I was wondered when studying acting how do actors not let roles they portray effect them? Some roles can be very consuming and require such emotional intensity, so how do actors protect there own mental health when portraying these characters?
During your childhood years, did any of you display an inclination towards acting out/recreating scenes of your favorite shows, movies or characters from television or film? I don't mean in a professional sense whatsoever, more so just a kid in the backyard with his or her imagination 'acting' away without a care in the world. I use to do this a lot as kid, imagining myself fighting aliens or even sometimes being the alien! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ynlp1v)
Is it good? Any success? It's 35.00, I'm thinking of doing it for New York. What are others thoughts on it? (essentially the service is supposed to connect you with agents and managers through actors access.)
My 14 year old daughter just auditioned and got a role in a major motion picture - this was her first ever audition with no practice or lead up. She beat out 363 people for the role… Saying all that to ask, what now? We are running into issues with school attendance due to filming and will likely need to withdraw her if she wants to pursue this. Do we need an agent or do we just keep an eye out for open auditions? (Where do you find them?) I am looking into getting a professional headshot but what else is necessary? Talk to me like I know nothing - because I truly no nothing about this and want to be able to help her for any future roles/auditions. Thanks so much in advance.
I am a new actor and I have a break in between classes (that I thought would be filled by another class but isn’t) . I wanted to ask what do you guys do when you are on break from acting school, do you join another school or …?
Any local male actors with ease or previous experience in a drag queen character?
I’m an actor based in LA and I was hoping to possibly get some advice on using Backstage for acting jobs and also other legit Background services. I’m on all the usual casting pages (Casting Networks, Actors Access, Casting Frontier) and a couple years back I was on Backstage but I found in my experience that most of the jobs posted on there were either student films or sketchy types of productions that I didn’t feel were legit. So I’m just wondering if in the past few years the site has improved and if any of you have gotten some professional paying jobs from there. When I’m not on set and have some down time and I’m looking to make some money until my next gig I usually do some background work with either Central Casting or random gigs I’ve found online so I was wondering if there are any legit background calling services in LA? I’ve heard of Face2Face and Extras Management but friends have told me that they’re a nightmare to deal with. Thank you so much for the help/advice!!
​ I'm a young 20 something Asian Actress and I was thinking about better ways to amp up my resume. I came to the conclusion that learning a martial art might be just that. I'm a trained dancer in all genre's so the process of learning it won't be too difficult for me and I'm genuinely interested in becoming efficient in it as I think it would be a good life skill to have. That being said, I was wondering if anyone had some insight as to what martial art would be the best to learn in terms of what casting people look for. Any input is appreciated!
I have great headshots with my wavy hair but my hair is also curly, especially if I help it with hair products. There aren’t a lot of curly haired actors of my race and type of look so I’m wondering if it would help if I can showcase that my look is versatile. I have no problem switching from wavy to curly. I am going to ask my agent for his opinion but I also like to ask other actors for theirs. Thank you!
Hello! New actor looking to ask a question: Is it appropriate to audition for a role outside of my home state if I know that, more than likely, I would be unable to travel for it? I'm curious to know whether it would annoy casting directors. It's just that I'm in a fairly small market so it's not often that I see a lot of casting calls in my area. Would applying to the ones that are across the country be unprofessional? Thanks!
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