A phase comes in an actor's career when he is neither an immature nor fully successful. Yet the roles he is offered are not always what may upgrade his profile. So he very cautiously accepts roles, sometimes even leave the characters which hamper the growth.I need to know what kind of strategy should be adopted that the journey to the Lead roles is not interrupted ?
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Casting notice posted on S32 athttps://www.stage32.com/jobs/62331/Casting-NoticePosting this here as my impression is that actors don't often look at the jobs section here.
Whilst I’ve just posted something in the Screenwriting Lounge about the use of AI, LINK: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Is-the-AI-Bubble-About-to-Burst-in-Hollywood-2 And some say we just have to embrace it, because it’s already a part of the industry furniture, others in the Gaming Industry don’t seem to have listened nor learnt from last year’s strike. Here’s a headline from Screendaily that caught my eye.SAG-AFTRA calls strike against top video game companies over AI concerns“We’re not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse A.I. to the detriment of our members,” said SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher.And so, there appears to be another strike in the offing. What are your thoughts about the union wanting “a new agreement to protect members’ voice and performance capture work”?https://www.screendaily.com/news/sag-aftra-calls-strike-against-top-video-game-companies-over-ai-concerns/5195764.article?
This is your main asset as an actor and you want to make sure it's showcasing your acting skills in the best possible light. Points to consider:Does this reel highlight your acting at its best?Could you record or edit any footage to strengthen it?Does this still look like you? (are you using old/out-of-date footage?)Does this reel consist of work you are passionate about? (Think of your branding and what you are putting out for consideration.)Length. Is my reel too long and not keeping the viewer engaged?Are you using footage just because you think you have to? (you paid for a reel you spent lots of money on, or a scene from drama school.)Is the production value letting you down? It may appear as though you are an amateur.Just be sure your reel is the very best it can be.
Stage 32 is excited to welcome Kym Jackson back for her upcoming webinar. Learn the industry standards and common pitfalls that come with making a self-tape from an actor with over 60 credits!For an actor today, self tapes make the world go around. They are the main way for us to show what we can do with a role, to book work and for casting offices and filmmakers to get to know us.There are right and wrong ways to execute each element of a self tape. Some issues can be so bad that casting may not be able to share your tape with production, and may not have time to give notes for you to do it again. Most aren’t ‘deal breakers’ - they just make us look a little worse, and don’t really help us ‘shine’.In this webinar, Kym will walk you through self tape equipment and technical set up, then share performance tips, before moving on to editing methods and finally exporting and uploading your self taped auditions. She will show you how to execute each stage of self taping in a way that supports and enhances your performance, so you can avoid mistakes that distract from it.Plus receive a Self Tape Setup Map Handout.Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education/c/education-webinars?h=actors-master-t...Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!
Hey Superstars,what are some good on camera acting classes to take right now?
The union is defending it's members on all fronts right now. Video games have long been the Wild West and the revenue is otherworldy - I hope this is a big win for actors. What are your thoughts on this? https://deadline.com/2024/07/sag-aftra-strike-video-game-companies-1236020355/
Hello my fellow Mods,In September, I'm looking to take a Stage32 Certification course in Feature Film Financing Agreements or perhaps or Investor Agreements (I'm not sure which would be more helpful as they sound pretty similar?) My question is: Is there a way of saving the courses I'm interested in, so that I can work through my list?Thanks,Geoff
I haven't always embraced Timothée Chamalet as an action hero even though the Dune films are spectacular but he looks amazing and spot on as Bob Dylan. What other musicians deserve a biopic and who would you cast in the role? https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a-complete-unknown-trailer-timothee-c...
Hello my fellow Mods,In September, I'm looking to take a Stage32 Certification course in Feature Film Financing Agreements or perhaps or Investor Agreements (I'm not sure which would be more helpful as they sound pretty similar?) My question is: Is there a way of saving the courses I'm interested in, so that I can work through my list?Thanks,Geoff
Hi, Stage 32 Community! As part of the Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour "Summer of Guests" Sessions, Noel Thompson and I would love to invite our community to join us for an introduction and Q&A session with a very special guest! Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto is a producer, actor, and writer with such credits as What Lies Ahead (2019), Rain Beau's End (2020), Crutch (2020) & Another Happy Day (2011) along with many other short films and a TV series, Becoming Jiff (2018). We're thrilled to have RB as our special guest, so join us for this fun and educational session right here on Stage 32 for all Writers Room members, July 25th, 5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET! No pitching that night...just an evening with Rich "RB" Botto and our Stage 32 community!
It is common for writers to place notes in the sides we use for auditions. Their comments or ideas could be anything from having your character scream, laugh or is surprised for certain lines or responses. It is important to read what they have to say, but I don’t believe it is necessary to follow their input for the audition.Watch the video to learn why:https://youtu.be/dB4rUlAgIH8How have you handled the notes in the sides when auditioning for a project? Do you follow or disregard them? Share your experience with us.
Hi all :) Hoping to connect with actors/writers. Love to learn and share experiences
Hey, All!We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's FREE blog- The Real Reel- A Filmmaker/DP Calling Card by Award-Winning Filmmaker, Emily Skye! Join in for FREE today by reading the blog in the link below and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible to win 1 of 3 DaVinci Resolve Licenses that we're giving away on Friday in partnership with Blackmagic Design! All you have to do-1. Comment on this week's Filmmakers Club Blog linked below.2. Post in the Stage 32 Filmmaking Lounge sharing your work! We want to see your reels, trailers, photos of you on set, etc. with an explanation of one thing you learned while making them. If you don't have anything to share yet, use this as an opportunity to ask questions about the kind of content you should be making and sharing online!3. Go NOW and follow @stage32, @blackmagicnewsofficial, and @rbwalksintoabar on Instagram!https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-4-the-real-reel-a-filmmakerdp-calling-card-3801
Any Advice on how to possibly promote yourself for rep, even if you booked indie projects and a couple commercials?
Just signed up for this. Looks interesting and informative. Head of SAG-AFTRA, Showtime Legal... https://www.digitalhollywood.com/three---summer-2024-ai-festival
Hi everyone,I’d like to introduce myself as Jack, a deeply passionate aspiring actor, I’ve always wanted to start getting into acting and never knew where to start so I decided to get into here “Stage 32”
I am going to try a little experiment here in a few of the lounges.ACTORS: What would YOU program if you booked Stage 32 education? Enough likes for a suggestion and I will look into it for future programing!
At this year’s Cannes 2024, Stage 32 hosted a fantastic expert panel exploring how last year's strikes rocked the industry and changed the overall production landscape. You can watch the great conversation in today’s blog. www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32-presents-state-of-the-industry-post-strike-dealmaking-for-actors-writers-3796
Attention actors! Happy Thursday! Check out yesterday's blog by community member Hector Alfaro Dobles. Hector completed the Stage 32 Certification program in a partnership with the Costa Rica Film Commission and is now casting his first English-speaking film that he is producing in Costa Rica. Hector credits Stage 32 Certification with giving him the skills and confidence to make this film. There is a link in the blog to his company's email address where you can submit yourself for one of the lead roles in his film!!! https://www.stage32.com/blog/feature-film-in-pre-production-after-comple...
Rachel Bloom is a perfect example of creating your own work and career. Nobody was beating down her door to star in any of their projects. She started making (really well done) YouTube videos. One video went viral (called "F*ck Me Ray Bradbury," which is about exactly what you think it is about), which led to a writing job on Robot Chicken, and then her creating and starring in her own show, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I will scream it until my throat is raw, you do not need anyone's permission to have an acting career.https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/rachel-bloom-netflix-special-death-let-me-do-my-show-1236064205/
Great news, Actors!A feature film produced by Stage 32 Certification graduates is now in pre-production and casting the leading roles right here on Stage 32! Learn more in today's blog >> https://www.stage32.com/blog/feature-film-in-pre-production-after-completing-stage-32-certification-now-casting-3800
Hector Alfaro Dobles shares how Stage 32 Certification helped him and Café Cinema got their film into pre-production in today’s blog. And they’re offering actors and actresses on Stage 32 an opportunity to join the production! Check out the blog to see how. www.stage32.com/blog/feature-film-in-pre-production-after-completing-stage-32-certification-now-casting-3800
This Wednesday (7/17) we have an Ask Me Anything with Ashley Ottesen in the Stage 32 Acting Lounge! Ashley Ottesen is a two-time best actress recipient for her role as Becca in "A Love Not Lost" an indie short film written by John Anthony and an accomplished Content Creator with over 2 Million Followers on Social Media. She'll be answering all of YOUR questions about "Using Social Media Content to Forge Your Own Path as a Performer and Creator."The post is live for you to comment with your questions NOW! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-Wednesday-7-10-to-Thursday-7-11-Indie-Filmmaking-and-How-To-Balance-Creative-Vision-With-Cr
hello! I am seeking representation and connections, I have not been on any projects, but I have been studying the industry and psychology for 6 years, and I agree, it’s a gamble to take me seriously, but if you can get me hitched, I can most certainly carry. I assure.
As part of Stage 32’s July Filmmakers Club, Ashley Ottesen talks about the tools you need to be a content creator in today’s blog. She’s an Actress & Social Media Content Creator with 1 Million+ followers. Here’s the blog link: www.stage32.com/blog/the-tools-needed-to-be-a-content-creator-3795 Ashley will also be having a LIVE Q&A today at 12pm PT on Instagram (@Stage32), sharing advice, insights, & stories.
Amazing Things Happened When I Gambled At An Audition https://youtu.be/Kz1VbIEg7iYHave you ever experienced a weird audition? If so, share it with us.
Hello, I am searching for connections and representation, I currently have no acting experience, and I can agree, it is a gamble to take me seriously, but I have been studying the industry for years, and if you can get me hitched, I can carry. I assure you.
I'm one of those actors who spent years at a university learning how to be...myself, and called it an acting degree. Sure a lot of us here can relate to that, and we are all basking in the pride of our parents, right? (Is this thing on?)Many of us actors can feel like we are floundering out here in the business, and many more of us are perhaps impatient or maybe even a little (a lot) frustrated with the seldom auditions and the even more seldom bookings. We've all been there. So what can we do during that down time? CREATE! Put all that pent up creative energy to good use, and film something for social media. The pandemic really opened that avenue for me, and I've been posting short comedic sketches for YouTube, TikTok and other social media for four years and have been blessed with, collectively, over 2 million followers.Ask me anything! There are no dumb questions. How did I start? What equipment do I need? What if I'm nervous about putting myself out there? Aaaand go!
It is wild to think about the last few years of Armie Hammer's life. Imagine going from A-list celebrity to selling time shares. Even more so, imagine walking into a time-share sales office and seeing Armie Hammer behind the desk.https://variety.com/2024/film/news/armie-hammer-allegations-liberating-timeshares-cayman-islands-1236072167/
Hey, Actors! We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's FREE blog- Successful Networking for a Film Career by Jason Mirch! Go check it out and join in on this week's Filmmakers Club challenges to be eligible for Friday's free prize giveaway! All you have to do- 1. Comment on this week's Filmmakers Club Blog linked below. 2. Post in the Filmmaking Lounge sharing what professionals you're most eager to connect with and either a favorite story from your own experience networking (in person or virtually) or your own networking tips. 3. Introduce yourself in the Stage 32 Introduce Yourself Lounge HERE so that you're ready to participate during the Introduce Yourself Weekend event this Friday the 19th - Monday the 22nd! https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-3-successful-networking-for-a-film-career-3793
"When we connect to people with our emotions we generally want two things: To be understood and/or to have the other person feel the same way that we feel. In order to have these things happen, first we must deeply feel the emotion and second, the emotion needs to be expressed in a strong and compelling way.This is exactly what has to happen in an audition. You need to walk into the room with a feeling of joy for being there and excitement that you get to share your work and yourself. If this is what is naturally being expressed, that is what the people in the room will connect to and they’ll have an immediate, positive response to you. This works both ways, as I’m sure you know. If you don’t feel connected to the material and don’t feel confident that your audition will be a strong and interesting representation of what you have to offer the role, you’ll connect with doubt and anxiety. When it’s time to work, and this goes for taped auditions as well, you need to reach out to the people watching and connect to them with the honestly felt emotions you’ve brought to the piece, expressed with power and heart. "Expressed" is a keyword here. Remember, film and TV auditioning and acting is not so much about creating something outside of you as it is about expressing what is already inside you. The people in the room want pure emotion, honestly expressed and in a taped audition the camera demands no less. Any showing, selling, or creating outside of the self puts a wall of effort in front of you and makes it impossible for you to make the true connections that make the auditioners feel what you want them to feel. But when your connection is eye to eye, face to face, and emotion to emotion, they know they’ve met the actor who can make the audience take notice and really feel. To connect through the eyes, body energy, facial expressions, and emotions is to so thoroughly wrap yourself around a role that you cannot be separated from it."- Craig Wallace is the creator and award-winning teacher of the Wallace Audition Technique#actor #expression #technique #emotion #audition
"Spencer Garrett – 3rd generation actor – Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Bosch, For All Mankind, Credits upon, Credits. Spencer works…but the convo that really got to me was the evolution of his roles and how he managed to stay relevant in the industry for nearly 40 years, along with his perseverance in the acting profession. The shift from in-person auditions to self-tapes and the adjustments he had to make to succeed in this new audition format. Just to name a few. Spencer gives a great talk in this episode. "https://thinkbiggerpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-507-spencer-garrett-the-longevity-episode
I am never a fan of actors commenting on another actor's work while they are in the process of creating their art, but I am happy to read that Caan had the decency to apologize. https://deadline.com/2024/07/james-caan-not-amused-will-ferrell-while-filming-elf-1236008145/
I think a lot of Hollywood nepo-babies should take a play out of this book. Acknowledgment is the great neutralizer. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/jack-quaid-agrees-nepo-baby-1236068571/
I am hit or miss with Nicole Kidman, but when it comes to playing wealthy, WASP-y, with a dark secret, there is no one better. Count me in.https://deadline.com/2024/07/the-perfect-couple-trailer-nicole-kidman-premiere-date-1236007200/
What current young actors do you think would make excellent additions to this potential reboot? (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/4-former-cast-members-reportedly-153541622.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAG4QCJwzODI62tLnRAYzw55BAVhPfqB31vDK9aVFSersM3ckWd9TZjP6xU_zPR_j6x5Q-egL_DGuPJyoamEntvGHFGef5fBmnfkPrXMM4RZgjwc0GWpomwrf8Ul9PbvB6ZOlMTgtNeYvK6qzPjk8d6LWIBfx0Q2LqgVTAGfKnDxc)
Happy Wednesday, Mod Fam!I was so underwater last week with the start of Filmmakers Club and the holiday week that I didn't get a chance to check-in. I hope that those of you who celebrated July 4th or Canada Day had wonderful holidays! How are you all doing?If you haven't had a chance to jump into July Filmmakers Club yet, make sure that you go swing by the Filmmaking Lounge and drop a post! Or go check out this week's Filmmaking Club Blog to join in on the challenge before Friday's prize giveaway!https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-2-what-are-the-roles-you-see-yourself-in-3787
I am very torn on this topic. I would love to know some of your opinions on it. When does the actor's responsibility begin and end?https://deadline.com/2024/07/alec-baldwin-rust-trial-what-to-know-1236003779/
I enjoyed this interview with the lead team from "Deadpool and Wolverine". Interesting that there is a sense these two may be tasked with saving the superhero genre from its recent doldrums. If anyone can, it could be these two actors. Thoughts? https://variety.com/2024/film/news/ryan-reynolds-hugh-jackman-interview-deadpool-and-wolverine-1236062532/
Hey, Actors!Ryan is an Award-Winning Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Owner of Go Films, & Stage 32 Thought Leader who directed SAINTS AND SOLDIERS winning 16 “Best Picture” awards and two Independent Spirit Awards nominations. As well as directed over a dozen feature films, including AGE OF DRAGONS staring Danny Glover, FOREVER STRONG starring Sean Astin and Penn Badgley, and WAR PIGS starring Mickey Rourke and Dolph Lundgren. He's worked with TNT, SyFy Channel, Lifetime Channel, and Discovery+ on a series of TV movies as well as TV episodes of GRANITE FLATS and EXTINCT.The post is live for you to comment with your questions NOW!https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-Wednesday-7-10-to-Thursday-7-11-Indie-Filmmaking-and-How-To-Balance-Creative-Vision-With-Cr
Learn 5 Amazing Ways to Create an Acting Reel With No Experience https://youtu.be/BedW5KwCCEs It is hard if not impossible for a beginner actor to create an acting reel. Actors need to have booked projects so they can take short clips and place on a reel.Now you will know about 5 ways to find acting projects.If you have any suggestions for ways to find work, please share them with others.
It’s something you hear a lot these days—from other actors, coaches, friends, your mother, possibly—to take some control of your career into your own hands. But is it truly worth your time and creative energy as an actor to merge into producing, as well? Per a number of industry experts, yes, it is; here’s why.Just put pen to page.“By writing. Get your hands on books like ‘Story’ by Robert McKee and ‘Save the Cat’ by Blake Snyder. Research how to format your screenplay, then sit down and write it.”“Above all, keep it simple. This is the hardest part for me; my favorite genres are fantasy and sci-fi but it can be difficult to find a story that’s simple enough to produce on a limited—or no budget. But it is possible. Look at the subtle sci-fi in ‘About Time.’ ”—Charis Joy Jackson, actor, casting director, director, producer.“Something new has happened recently because of the Internet and social media. Actors can now establish themselves (no need to be a movie star to get a primetime series) by creating their own material (i.e. webisodes, short films, creative videos and even standup comedy) which can be posted on YouTube, Vimeo, and their websites.”“In the old days, a triple threat was a singer/dancer/actor. Agents were thrilled to sign a performer who could work all the time in one media or another. Now they’re delighted if their clients are super proactive, creating their own products. That means really owning your career.”“I began my career as an actor, then started writing. I wasn’t getting as much acting work as I wanted. Extra creative energy, a love of writing, and performing in a play together brought me and my writing partner together. (Pro tip: If you can find a writing partner, it can make the adventure more fun.)“This leads me to my main advice to actors: This is your life. You cannot wait for your reps to make the moves for you. Take control. Explore all your contacts—and their contacts. Meet whomever you can, work as much as you can, and keep in contact with everyone you’ve met on the way.”—Catherine Schreiber, actor and Tony-winning producer#actor #filmmaker #director #writer #producer
Ryan Murphy is as good as there is and this is a true all-star cast! I can't wait to watch these two brilliant actors share the screen. Are there any upcoming shows with actors you're excited to watch? https://deadline.com/2024/07/halle-berry-glenn-close-hulu-alls-fair-ryan-murphy-kim-kardashian-1236003489/
Hey, Actors!We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's blog breaking down common crew positions and production departments that everyone should know! Join in today by reading the blog and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible for this week's free prize giveaway!https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-2-what-are-the-roles-you-see-yourself-in-3787Whatever project you are working on, be it completing a short or feature-length script, starting principal photography, casting or crewing your independent film project, networking with collaborators, completing post-production, pursuing financing and distribution, or even marketing yourself and your projects effectively through social media. Whatever “it” is for you. There are no limits other than what you choose to learn and accomplish within the month of July. We’ll support, inspire, and cheer each other on throughout our 31-day endeavors. Let's do this!
One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, being able to act with an American accent will dramatically increase your opportunities as an actor. And even just reducing your accent will make you more castable, and prepare you to do other foreign accents more easily and convincingly. And learning how to do all this is fun and fascinating!The hardest part in learning an accent or reducing your accent is not learning the new sounds. It’s breaking the speech habits that you’ve had all your life, or that you’ve had for as long as you’ve been speaking English. We learn our first language as children, absorbing the sounds without any awareness of the process. But as adults the new sounds are competing for dominance with the old sounds. Luckily there is very cool science for breaking down and understanding the sounds, the mechanics of the sounds, the relationships between the sounds, and the nature and rules of stressing, rhythm and intonation, and a technique for rewiring your brain so you can speak these new sounds effortlessly while you are acting.Learn all you need to know to understanding and eliminating the American accent!Plus! Receive A guide to vowel and consonant sounds for Accents and Accent reduction!Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education?p=9299838370099
This was a cool read about one of the best casting directors in the business who has never been afraid to take risks and fight for talent, whether known or unknown. https://variety.com/2024/film/global/francine-maisler-karlovy-vary-1236061193/
Hello Creative Army! Just wanted to let you know that we are having a 20% off sale sitewide on our professional development services. So, if you are looking to improve and have had your eye on an acting webinar, class or lab or a reel review from a casting director, manager or producer you can now take 20% off! Here's how:Acting webinars, classes & labs (choose from over 100!) are 20% off!Click here: https://www.stage32.com/education/c/actingUse code: 4THOFJULY2024 (through Sunday at midnight)And, if you've had your eye on working with a casting director or manager to review your reel and hop on a call to give you feedback, that is also 20% off this weekend!Click here: https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=71?affid=loungeUse code Use code: 4THOFJULY2024 (through Sunday at midnight)If you need education recommendations, email us at edu@stage32.com and if you need reel review recommendations email us at success@stage32.com and we'll help you out!
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