I don't look at Reddit often, but if I see them I read posts like this because I want advice, too, but I still feel lost for myself specifically. People that are experienced at this, what have you experienced or seen from others? I struggle communicating quite a lot. I've been practicing a lot over the years by going out more often and trying to engage people, but I don’t really connect with people and still don’t know what to say. Same with news articles about the world. Often I could lean either way on many issues and don’t have strong opinions. Makes me feel like a stupid human lacking essential, normal abilities. I try and try, but still fail the same. By connecting I mean we don't build a conversation and I don't really get the way people feel (despite being an emotional person myself). I can feel their emotion, but I don't know how to respond to it at all. I’ve also spent the majority of my life being either nothing, or a reject to many people. School, certain workplaces, hobby groups, friends of friends, etc. I’m used to being the one left out, or told I am uncomfortable or weird because I am quiet. I find it so hard to believe I can be an actor. If you think you can’t, you can’t…that old saying. PS I have spent many years with therapists and will probably go back again as I recently stopped seeing one for certain reasons. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety for a long time. Despite that, depression is like constantly battling low energy and negative thoughts. I spent years to find something meaningful in life (acting) and it seems covered in hopelessness (including the harsh industry and no-success stories everywhere). I can do it as a side hobby, but it’s not motivating to only be okay at something you care about... you want to give it more and be really, really good at it.. give it what it deserves and get back what you really want: fulfillment...not regret and dead wishes/dreams. It’s an overdramatic statement, but I feel sentimental at the moment due to the spot I am in and that's because I really don't get much feeling from anything else I do in life. Acting makes me 'feel' a purpose to get out of bed and exercise, etc. I don’t want to be just some extra person adding to the over-congested actor supply problem if I have nothing great to offer...feels selfish/foolish. I would be full of regret of I didn’t give it everything. I don’t know why it’s all so hard.
I do: Peter Cullen - most known for Optimus Prime in “Transformers” Richard Waugh - most known for Albert Wesker in “Resident Evil”
We are looking for a male voice over actor who is middle-aged and has a deep and suspenseful tonality. Please check some example channels below to get a better idea of what we are looking for: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PXmBOuMhGTskIJq1Wlxdg](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PXmBOuMhGTskIJq1Wlxdg) [https://www.youtube.com/c/FrontCost](https://www.youtube.com/c/FrontCost) [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8QQivacLB1eYgI21qF1agQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8QQivacLB1eYgI21qF1agQ) The budget per 1600 word script is $20 USD with consistent long term work together. We will be doing 8 videos per month with possible opportunities to work on other channels in the future. Please send me a voice over sample using the script below. If you fail to send the sample and reply with "blue dog" your application will be ignored. SEND IT AT Mohab#3384 (my discord account) Sample: This New Anti-Tank Missile DESTROYS Russian Tanks Looks like the tables are turning! We’re finding out that the bigger they are, the harder they fall! There’s been a monumental evolution in the game of cat and mouse – the hunter has become the hunted. The Russian tanks once known to be fierce and dominating on the battlefield have now become nothing more than target practice thanks to this new anti-tank missile. The Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon, known as the NLAW, has changed traditional tactics on the battlefield and has become the ultimate tank killer. The NLAW is giving Russia second thoughts to their war strategy as their tank fleet back peddles from the unforeseen power of the new anti-tank missile. Check out to see how this powerful tank destroyer has tipped the odds on the battlefield!
**A nerdy, down-on-her-luck Supergirl fan and cosplayer has an unfortunate accidental run-in with some aliens en route to a Halloween party. After a tough night at the party, she leaves, only to be involved in a car accident. She is discovered by aliens, however, and, recognizing her costume and knowing the superpowers that are supposed to come with it, the aliens correct her oddly “powerless” situation, making things better for her. MUCH better! (Hint: there may be flying involved!** **I’m looking for one third-person narrator for the story. Please feel free to message me with any questions about the role or catch me on Discord at Mohab#3384 and send a sample of your voice with the script below. I look forward to working with you!** **Payment will be made via Paypal.** As Lily retreated back into their bathroom, Chloe looked down disappointingly at the red 'S' draped limply over her chest. It wasn't THAT long ago that Chloe and Lily used to share and exchange bikini tops at summer camps. But there had been some significant changes in the past four months since Lily left for early summer enrollment. But over those two semesters, Lily began working out and eating healthier…not to mention she apparently had been visited by the Va-Voom Fairy! The resulting by-product was a new and improved Lily who was 20 pounds lighter and now sporting a glorious silhouette that was normally reserved for lingerie or swimsuit mannequins. ​ Pinching the material of her costume, Chloe even noticed the fabric was somehow magically changed. The texture and elasticity felt like nothing she had ever seen, definitely not the materials she had used. Pulling it from her midsection, the material creaked sexily as Chloe's superstrong fingers slowly pulled it away from her unbeknownst with thousands of pounds of force. Letting it go, a sharp report rang out like a gun shot echoing through the valley as the costume snapped back violently against her invulnerable tummy with deadly concussive force. Chloe simply giggled. It tickled. Sweeping her hands over her super new curves, Chloe's hyper-enhanced sense of sensation detected hundreds of steel-hard little indentations and bumps over her body. Muscles! Wonderful, sleek, sexy, lithe muscles had sprouted all over her body -- her arms, shoulders, tummy, legs -- all in the perfect places with the perfect subtle proportions, enhancing the sexiness of her body to the Nth degree. ​ While it seemed like an impossible feat, it was effortless to Chloe. Everything seemed like that now, thanks to these wonderful powers. Chloe used to be a nobody, but now nobody was like her. As she clenched her fists, her assailant's eyes widened in fear as Chloe's tiny hands bore down on the pool balls, cracking each of them like empty eggshells. As she wrung her fingers, her superhuman digits pulverized and crushed the balls into a course powder as it ran through her fingers and fell onto the floor like fine sand.
Just asking if things seem strange or not? A writer/director was going to meet me to discuss a role over dinner. We had been trying to arrange to meet for a while to discuss his scene. The day before, he messages to ak me if I want to sign up for a 20 dollar acting workshop hosted by his renowned friend a method actor. I politely declined. On the day, he tells me he's inviting another writer to thedinner (without asking me). We are down to meet for dinner at 7 pm. At 7 pm meeting time he calls and says 'I will be a bit late' and that he's leaving a meeting now and not far away. He doesn't apologize, and arrives 15 minutes after. We talk and it goes okay, regarding the scene he's writing. It seems to be coming along well. He asked me where I live in the city and 'what building?'. It's a small city but I declined to answer as this was too much for the first time meeting. I got the part. At the end of the meeting we are standing together, he puts his hand on my arm for a few seconds (I find it a bit weird) and says 'Alright, goodbye then; see you at rehearsal day'. Does any of this come off as a bit strange? Not sure. I don't know if I am getting this right so a second opinion would help. He is legit from checking his name and so is the company that produces shows (I know many of the cast actors)
Title says it all. Just curious. Thank you!
I am playing a character in a film who eventually turns into a zombie. For those who have done something similar, what did your process entail? Zombies are supposed to be brain dead, but I don’t necessarily want to be dead in my brain, you know?
So, like most aspiring actors, my end goal is to get a theatrical agent in LA so I can book tv/film roles there. I live six hours away from LA and the city I’m currently in is more commercial/industrial based. We do have the occasional tv or film productions here, but they mainly look for background actors. We’re also pretty low on short films and student films, which I was planning to focus more time auditioning for to build a reel. I was wondering whether it’d be worthwhile to try and get a local commercial agent first, then try for a theatrical within the same agency to build a demo reel, and THEN go for theatrical in LA? Also do commercial agents take newbies? I’ve got a bit of acting training (still continuing) but no experience so far. Still don’t have pro headshots, so should I get those before applying?
Hi, I have a question, does an actor have to have a deep or loud voice in order to be successful, or does it depend on the physical performance of the actor
Are there any South Asian actors (only saying this as the movie is about collegiate bollywood dance competitions) in this sub that have heard if Hasan Minhaj's movie 'For The Culture' has started the audition process? Like, have you been told by your agents or seen any breakdowns? I'm just too curious because I'm really excited about the movie as it's Hasan's debut as a film writer/producer and I want to know everything :)
Hello, I'm with Memoria Studio ([https://memoriastudiosproject.com](https://memoriastudiosproject.com/home)), a content creator hub. We mostly work with subtitles and dubbing for various medias like Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, etc. We're currently searching for english native-speaking voice actors to work with a Youtube channel project. If interested, please, send an e-mail with some references or samples to: [contact@memoriastudiosproject.com](mailto:contact@memoriastudiosproject.com) Any questions and details we can discuss in the e-mail or simply arrange a meeting. Best Regards.
4 only. Who are you picking? Right now there are 3 for me and they are Daniel Day-Lewis, Joaquin Phoenix (these 2 are shapeshifters with no one in Hollywood coming close to their abilities and in my opinion the greatest actors ever) and then there is Marlon Brando who is the PIONEER in my opinion. Who are your 4 picks of all time? Would love to know!
Many voice actors these days were inspired to do so by watching anime. While that may help with actual anime gigs, or anime inspired gigs; it seems to be a common problem that a lot of voice actors can’t drop the cadences that come with it. It’s a surprisingly unexpected/underrated talent to speak like a regular person when voice acting. Any exercises or ways you keep yourself polished enough to not slip into the trap of sounding like an anime character? Aside from classes of course, stuff you do at home. For example, some advice I’ve heard was to gain new influences, like watching more movies that aren’t BIG or dynamic. Live action. Anyone have anything they do or keep in mind?
Hey all! Getting ready to submit to agents and could really use some feedback on my cover letter email draft. I'll be attaching my headshot inline to the bottom of the email and also including that I'm seeking rep, along with general demographic info, in the subject line. Thanks! \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Hi \[agent's name\], I noticed that many of your actors book roles on shows that fit my type (e.g. X,X, and X). However, you don’t appear to rep anyone that matches my demographic at the co-star level. I’d love to arrange a meeting to see if we might be a good fit. I’ve been consistently working in indies, shorts, and student films. I also train at \[acting studio\] with \[acting teacher\]. Here is my demo reel: \[link\] The rest of my materials are in my Actor’s Access Profile linked below. Thank you! \[my name\] Actor’s Access Profile \[link\] IMDB \[link\]
Howdy. I’m an aspiring actor/writer/comedian. I’m a 17 year old kid from a tiny town in Montana where there is very little acting outside of high school and community theater. Anyway, I want to be an actor professionally. Because I also want to get into writing and comedy, my family and other theater people I’ve spoken to recommend that when I’m ready, making the move to Chicago. If I were to get to the point of needing/having an agent, would they submit me to all movie/tv opportunities available in LA or NY for example? That way I don’t have to live in either one?
I use to be with this new agency, I dont know how but she gets new actors seen. Not only that, but within five years, she opened SAG offices in LA & ATL. I left her for a more well known agency. This agency has actors as leads on shows. At first they were getting me weekly auditions, but then it just stopped. I haven't gotten an audition in a month. I signed an 18 month contract..I know its breakable but I want to wait at-least a year before I leave...but wow, I wanted everything to join this agency..I don't want to give the whole story, but I paid a manager $1800+ because he is connected with this agent and I thought he could help me get signed with them...after I was dropped by this manager I ended up getting with them on my own..the irony. but still..let this be a lesson..dont assume the top agent will be the end-all be all...if you are content with you little agency...stick with them and grow together.
Do you know any acting agencies based in the US (preferably NY or LA market) that are specialized in representing foreign actors or do you have experience with any of them?
Genuinely wondering, if a male was to go into pornography, would it hinder his ability to get roles as an actual actor despite him being a good one?
Hey everyone, been in this sub a few months but this is my first post. Since convincing myself I have what it takes to be a voice actor, I've gotten all the equipment I need for my starter setup, with the intention of getting started on sites like Fiverr and ACX. My supportive fiancée works for an eye doctor, and has talked me up to her boss, who's been wanting to do some promo for the business. We're in talks to produce a commercial, and I feel like being THE voice of [local business redacted] might make me look attractive to other local businesses needing voice work that's not too costly. The commercial is holiday themed, however, so I have a bit of time to get more comfortable recording myself in my closet booth at home. Before we proceed with the commercial, the client wants me to come up with a fair price for recording four answering machine messages for the store. We haven't discussed yet exactly how he wants it recorded, and I've offered to record at the store directly if that's the easiest solution. I'm not sure if anyone here has done similar work, but what might be a fair rate or range for a new voice actor per message? While I'm new to voice acting, I have experience acting, singing, and public speaking dating back to childhood. But since I'm just getting my technical/editing skills up to speed, I'm willing to humble myself to get my foot in the door. Would $10 per voice-mail seem fair to both myself and the client, starting out? Am I low balling? I'm open to any and all suggestions, thanks.
Hi there! I'm a trained actor and the one aspect that has alluded to me was pure, unadulterated confidence in oneself and how one uses their body. I've tried a lot of things but it hasn't worked. I kept trying to shape myself into something that I clearly am not and I think it has affected the way people see me. To this day I'm not even sure how I got an agent or how I got into college. I'm on the autistic spectrum so that's one explanation, but I know a lot of people on the spectrum that are able to get along with people and with their own bodies (on the surface). I feel like if I let go of my own worries about how I look or how people think of me or how my body moves, then it could possibly save my career in the long run. I care very deeply about the craft, but my own lack of confidence and faith in my abilities is what is forever holding me back. It's an endless cycle that I know I can break out of it but it's a lot harder than it seems. I've given myself a year to truly remove any and all anxiety and self-doubt when performing or auditioning and accept all of my faults. Has anyone had that and how did you overcome it?
I've been reviewing a lot of auditions lately, and I've noticed that the self-tapes that are a little more "produced" (simple light, microphone, clear backdrop, etc.) feel so much more effective than the badly lit ones with bad audio and a cluttered background. I know they *shouldn't*. I consciously remind myself to evaluate the performance, not the appearance of the footage. But I can't help but admit that it really helps with *focusing* on that performance. Clear audio helps me hear the details in the voice (instead of the reverb of their room), lighting helps me see the shape of their face and nuance of expression, and a simple background helps me focus on what the actor is doing. The clarity just helps you make a bigger impact with your performance. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. A phone with a basic lav mic, a wall or sheet behind you, and a cheap lamp off to the side can give your performance a little boost over a lot of other tapes the casting director might be seeing. Anyway, was just thinking of that and thought I'd pass it along. Hope it helps!
Hi everyone. Would love some advice from other actors in Sydney on whether or not MCTV Agency in Sydney is a scam and whether it is a good agency to work with for actors. I'm new to Sydney so I'm not really sure and from my google research, majority of the reviews are about employees in the agency itself so it wasnt very clear. Theres also a fee of $240 for two years which is a pretty big sum of money. According to the email, this fee includes all the photographs I need as well as my online profile for two years. Is this alot or is this the usual amount to be paid. Would love some advice, thank you all for your time!
Just curious for all my NYC actors - has anyone taken a class with James Ciccone?
I’m 17, almost 18 and going into my senior year of high school. I’ve been involved in theater all the years of high school and helped out with independent theater productions outside of school. I’ve gone from being “older sister’s brother” to my own person with my own identity. Anyway, signing up for theater as a freshman more or less changed my life. It’s made me realize what I want to do as a career and gave me the confidence to be in front of people as an actor, comedian, and singer. It’s made me realize how to improve my writing, both on and off the stage. I’m figuring out college stuff and I want to write a one man show about these last four years and how I went from someone who was more or less lost in his own world to someone who has a goal. What would be important to add?
Hello! I am an actor who’s making the move from New York to LA in the upcoming weeks. I have a commercial agent and I’m currently seeking theatrical representation. I’m nonunion but working towards eligibility as well as have extensive training in TV/film and multiple short film credits. When I have been struggling with for a while is my type. I am not sure exactly where I fit in, and at times I think I fit in multiple categories. I thought it would be a good idea to receive the opinion of strangers in the business to get an objective opinion on what I would be. I’ll attach some headshots and reel clips. Some more information that I think would be helpful: I’m an old soul for my age, confident yet reserved (but not shy), mature and organically speak in an American Standard dialect. I’ve been told that I am sweet, kind, passionate and emotionally strong. I appreciate any feedback!
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.
Do I have to take classes to become a voice actor?
Ok so an Instagram account called Urban Art House Films just reached out to me, and I don't know what to say. I don't really know why, as I only have one thing on my account that signals that I am interested in acting(im private), and it has to do with the school I'm attending. I have no pictures of myself on there, and there is literally no reason why something like this would reach out to me, but here we are. I feel like I am definitely overreacting, as all they said was "are you an actor?", but I still feel like there could be a chance for me to take my first step in my acting career, but once again I'm most likely getting ahead of myself, and they probably saw the emoji (
So, I'm 20 and just finished theater conservatory, I've had a lot of anxiety in what comes to social media (except for twitter and reddit), and to this point never had an instagram account, the problem is that unfortunuately at this industry anyone without instagram account is kinda doomed to fail (so far haven't met any other actors without an instagram account). So anyway tldr I'm looking for tips on how to start a pro instgram account with social media anxiety?
Hey everyone! I audition pretty regularly and I feel as if my voice is holding me back. I have a hearing loss so, my voice is “different” and nasally. I keep having a feeling that I don’t book as often because of the way the sound of my voice is. Where are my fellow actors with weird unusual sounds to their voice.
After a long time working in the marketing/video industry, I'm finally working on my first major creative (i.e., not corporate) film project, and it's been an eye-opening experience working with actors in this way for the first time. Just wanted to share some quick observations from an outsider, in case any of it is helpful: * Casting really is 90% of directing: I've heard it said before, but now I actually understand it. I knew I wanted genuinely talented actors for this production (rather than going the "just have your friends and family say the lines" route) and it has really made all the difference. They can take something and run even further with it than I thought possible. I thought I knew the characters from having written the script, but the actors are revealing more about them than I would have been able to direct them toward. * It's a real set of skills: Watching the actors closely (and spending a lot of time editing the footage), I've started to pick up on some of the more subtle things they do. The way they use their eyes. The way they express things through their breathing. The changes in tone. The microexpressions. There's a TON of technique happening all the time. Some of it may be instinctive, but I'm sure a lot of it has been practiced until it became reflex. * It's absolutely worth paying for: Even though this is an out-of-pocket, *very* low budget project, I decided early on that I wasn't going to ask anyone to work for free. Good actors bring so much value that multiplies the production that it would be crazy to not to compensate them for their time and talent. Honestly, my only regret is not being able to pay them more. * The application/audition process is brutal: I'm using Backstage to find talent. I invited 946 actors to apply. About 300 actually applied and were invited to audition. I received about 150 self-tape auditions, and of those, actually hired 3 actors so far. I have a ton of respect for those who keep plugging away, auditioning for roles they may only have a slim chance of getting, and staying polite and positive the whole time. There have been a few weirdos, but overall I've been impressed with everyone's professionalism and determination. * I've had to turn down a lot of great actors: Sometimes the audition is really great, but there was another one that was a *slightly* better fit. Sometimes they're amazing but not for the role I had open (in which case I put them on a list to consider for future projects). Sometimes their look was too similar to another actor in the production. Sometimes the timing of their availability wasn't right. There are countless reasons why an actor might not get a part after auditioning, none of which have to do with the quality of their talent. * Talent beats look: Even if an actor didn't quite fit the profile I had in mind for a character, I quickly found it was worth rewriting around the right talent if I could find it. * It's all about the audition: I also learned that it's nearly impossible to tell anything from actor profiles, headshots, and even reels. I was surprised (positively and negatively) countless times while reviewing auditions. There's just no way to tell how someone's going to do until they audition, and some of those I've hired (or plan to hire) were ones I'd initially written off as probably not a great fit until I saw their auditions. * The competition might not be as tough as you think: I feel bad for what I'm about to say, but I'll be frank. After going through 150 self-tape auditions, I'd say that the majority of them were...not great. It felt like people just reading lines to a camera, with relatively little actual acting happening. I had to go through a lot of those (and start to wonder if that was just how acting went) before I started to stumble on those very few who really knew how to do something with their performance. If you're a good actor, you'll stand out. * My thumbs up / thumbs down guideline: After going through a lot of auditions, I quickly realized that there was a clear difference that separated the yays from the nays. It was all about whether I could see the actor or see the character. If I felt like I was watching an actor deliver a performance, I passed. If I felt like I was watching a character coming to life, I immediately shortlisted them. It was really that simple. Anyway, I'm probably rambling. I like to hang out here because I want to learn more about working well with actors and also just because I'm impressed by what you do (since I can't act for crap). You have my respect and admiration. Thanks for doing what you do, because I couldn't do what I do without it.
How does this work with actors, since they are self-employed? I’m currently working a 9-5 so my employer pitches in for insurance, but I’ve recently been very curious about the process for actors. Does SAG-AFRA help?
An agent has agreed to represent me, but I never signed a contract (I’m assuming because I am a beginner actor), but he sends me on about 3 auditions a month for about the past 5 months. What does it mean if you are represented without a contact? Should I be worried?
Hey LA actors I'm a long time hobby photographer (mostly travel and nature) with a nice camera and some decent gear looking to branch out into headshots and portrait photography. I'm looking for some actors who would be willing to let me take your photos for practice and to build my portfolio, no charge to you. I can't promise they'll be perfect, but if you need some updated looks it might be a great chance to collaborate. Send me a message here and let's take some headshots!
How do I find the right acting technique to study/practice for me? I know that it’s helpful and beneficial to be open and exposed to as many techniques/tools as possible, but I would assume that most actors have a solid foundation/base rooted in a particular technique/method/approach. Should I try to find a technique that plays more into my strengths and builds them up even stronger or should I try to find one that builds up and strengthens my weaknesses? This is a particularly strange and maybe illogical question, but is it possible that certain types of actors with certain archetypal traits and preferences gravitate towards certain techniques of acting? What kinds of actors prefer Stanislavski Strasberg? Stella Adler? Chekhov? Meisner? Uta Hagen? Etc. How do I know if I should choose Chekhov, Stella Adler, Stanislavski, Strasberg, Meisner, etc as my primary approach to the work?
I am 32 years old. I've been acting for years but haven't gotten any good roles, no agent or manager. And I graduated with my Bachelors in May of 2021 from The New School where I studied acting, theatre, and film. I have always wanted to live in London, and further my acting career by getting an MA/MFA in London, right now I'm thinking LAMDA or Guildford at Uni of Surrey. But I'm concerned that: 1. I'm too old? I don't want to be the oldest in the program by far, and struggle to relate/make friends 2. Would an MFA even help my career? Would I be able to work as an actor in London? (since I'm American). I am a paid-up SAG member though. Any information and advice is helpful, thank you :)
Hi everyone! I live in Latin America, but I want to be an actress. I have been taking classes since I was in high school, but I was never admitted in my dreamed college here in that major, I'm supposed to graduate from other major during the following year. The thing is that I decided to give it a try in AADA, I auditioned, and was accepted. I'm scared because I truly want to give it a try, but as a migrant I'm scared of feeling like a failure in a country where I'll be completely alone. Have anyone experienced something like this? Do you have other recommendations?
SORRY FOR THE LOOOONG POST lol First off, I'm most likely overthinking/misreading the situation. I do that, so it's definitely a large possibility lol. Ok, now some info: I'm a SAG-AFTRA actor in Los Angeles. I have some credits, but I'm still green on many things. I've been taking classes from an acting coach who's also involved in casting. I'm aware that casting directors have come under fire in the past for "workshops" that at least imply if you pay money for the workshop, you might be cast in a project of their's. This is not like that. He constantly brings up that this class is for educational purposes only and he's generally very sheepish about any projects he's casting. He doesn't mention them and if someone else does, he's very guarded about any details. His body language very much says that he doesn't want everyone bugging him about trying to get a part, so he generally keeps class and casting very separate. I've never thought about inquiring about projects with him as I always thought that would be lame and unprofessional. I realize class and casting are separate so I just try to do my very best in class and if he ever did think I was right for something, I figured he would bring me in to read and be considered. He's a great guy and teacher but not one to throw out a lot of compliments. He's definitely supportive, but also blunt to an extent. I've been taking classes steadily for 6 months and I can say I've improved. He's always been helpful, and encouraging, but again, not overly complimentary. I'm not there just to be complimented lol so it's fine. Anyway, in the last class, I had a great read. This was a two person scene, and he is the reader for the other part, so its basically like you're auditioning for him. I got the scene a few days before and prepared something. He's always big about actor's trying new things, taking risks, etc so I did that and it went really well! After class, he pulls me aside and says "that he's a FAN of mine" and that I'm a wonderful actor! This is the advanced class and he explained why he placed me in that level, he said it was my attitude/work ethic and that he never knows what I'm going to do in a scene and that he loves that. Again, he's not overly complimentary so this is flooring me at this point lol. He's been encouraging in the past but these compliments felt personal and not just him being a supportive teacher. Then he said "and now I've got to cast this movie and I'll have to go through all these self tapes of people who don't take risks and bring something like you do" and he kind of looked at me annoyed about having to do that. THIS IS THE PART WHERE IM PROBABLY READING SOMETHING INTO NOTHING but he sort of held his stare as if I was supposed to clue into something there. "Does he want me to read for his movie???" I thought: "No, he's a blunt guy. He's not going to fish around and hint about me possibly being cast, he'll just ask... ...unless he can't? Is that some unethical thing about casting/classes that I don't know about?" Can he not just outwardly ask me to read for a part since Im a student? So I guess I'm wondering if I'm reading too much into something or not, and I probably am. I think I'll just ask him in class before it starts and say "tell me about this movie?" and see what he says. I'll do it early before a lot of people are there. Thanks for reading my novel lol. Any thoughts?
I [M/29] am a fresh new voice actor looking for my very first role. I only have a commercial demo. Yet, I've been practicing and taking some informal training recently to understand working in the anime industry and how dubbing works, and I've realized that I seem to have found my niche in advancing forward. However, do I absolutely need to have an animation demo to be contacted for an audition? Or would my commercial demo alone be sufficient?
What does being relaxed feel like? I’ve heard tension is the actors worst enemy, and I’ve read how crucial relaxation is for actors and their work, and I’ve tried relaxation exercises before. But what does relaxation / being relaxed feel like? How can I tell if I’m relaxed enough?
I graduated uni with an acting degree back in 2019, and have recently started doing some extras (SA) work alongside a part time job. But I'm confused with the fees. I've got a part time job where I earn about £1,100 a month, so I'm just about hitting the threshold to pay tax. A few extra agencies I'm with will charge between 17.5 - 20% commission and then charge VAT (another 20%). So they take 40% from me straight off. And because of my part time job income, that essentially means that all my SA work with these agencies is essentially taxed straight off by the government (another 20%) leaving me with 40% of all wages. What's the point if I don't even get the majority of my money? How do other actors go about not getting ripped off through taxes and fees if you're under the threshold to register for VAT as a sole trader? Is there anything I can claim tax back on? Or is that only once I'm hitting over £77K a year and can register for VAT? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi guys! So, for 5 different days, I've been asked to come back as a background actress for the Apple TV series "Swagger"! (A basketball show based on Kevin Durant's life.) Because I'm 20, they had me playing a student each time.
hi all, I have a situation I don't know how to move forward with. I'm a non-union bg actor and for this one project, I have received half the rate that was advertised in the ad. Ad said 200/6. I was on set 12hrs and was expecting to receive around 400, but have only received 200. I have a screenshot of the original post and rate and have emailed them asking for their accounting dept. the EP emailed me back asking what was up, I explained I thought perhaps there was a mix up, just curious what happened, blah blah blah. nothing. a week later, I officially asked in email form for an additional 200. it's been a few days and nothing. now I don't know how to proceed. should I warn them I plan on taking this to small claims court? has anyone done this before? thanks and let me know.
I recently finished watching Game Of Thrones, and after watching I want to start dabbling in acting. I am 19m and am attending a university within the next month, it's not a university for theater and drama, it's just a standard university. My degree will take 4 years and I want to get it before I make any drastic changes to my lifestyle. Since this want to act is very new I don't have any acting experience. my university has a drama program, but to my knowledge, it's just run by students and it's more based on people wanting to learn how to act in plays/musicals. I can't sing and have no desire to be in plays and for as long as I can remember I have never liked them. If I was to be an actor I would only consider acting in films or TV shows. I know I will have to do smaller productions when I first start out, but I would do short films, one-off cameos, and student films. But I would never do theater or anything on stage. Is it worth joining the drama club if I have no desire to be on stage, they do 2 performances a year and even if I was in the club I would be relegated to join in on them. Is there a better alternative or should I wait till a graduate and then do acting classes when I have more money?
Hey there, I'm an actor based in Chicago and was curious what it would be like for me to just leave and go to a different city like LA, NY, or ATL... I'm sure all three are different but I really do not know what I would do. I am a member of SAG-AFTRA, been casted in Chicago TV shows, commercials and indie movies. So I do have a resume along with a reel. I can't help but feel like the Chicago connections I've made here would somewhat vanish or I would miss opportunity not being there. On the other hand I feel like I have missed a bunch of opportunity not living in a city that has a film industry which is ultimately where I'd like to be. Is it possible to even get a glimpse of how life would be through visiting any of these cities?
I know it’s possible for a SAG Actor to take work on a low budget union contract, and choose not to get paid… Unless the film makes money… in which case they get paid portion of whatever that is…BUT, my question is whether it is allowed to submit that low-budget contract made short film to Amazon to be considered for a listing? I thought I read on the SAG contract somewhere that distribution was forbidden? Am I mistaken on that?
I’ve been doing audio roleplays on YouTube [my channel](https://youtube.com/channel/UCba_TQSFoxrlx8fIZUtnpDA) I was wondering if my voice and acting is good So I was hoping for feedback/criticism
Hi guys so my manager apparently dropped me. I received a cmail message on actors access saying that my talent representative removed me from their client roster. I didn’t receive any kind of personal email or message from my manager. TLDR Do I call him and ask what’s going on/tell him how much working with him means to me?Here’s an explanation about our time together: I’m based in Florida and my manager is in New York, we met through mutual contacts and I sent him a monologue and he liked it so he took me on. I signed with him near the end of 2020 and he told me when I can, after the pandemic, come out to the city so he can submit me for things there. During the rest of 2020 and 2021 the pandemic was still going strong and I wasn’t able move. But he was sending me things that I could be submitted for because they were online auditions/national castings and I did send him auditions back so it’s not like we never worked together at all. I also received coaching from him. I then stopped receiving work from him for a little while and life stuff was going on. Then i reached back out and I spoke to him just about two months ago telling him how I’m saving up to take a trip there and stay for a while so I can get some work and then potentially move there. He sounded encouraging about it all. We then spoke the end of last month when I wished him good luck on a project and also wished him well when he was sick. But now it’s like he totally forgot all we talked about and forgot we’ve been in touch and just dropped me! I was planning to take that trip very soon. I’m really shocked and scared to call him and ask what’s up. Should I call and express to him that our contract isn’t over for another year and that I was saving up like we talked about? I feel like i need to convince him to take me on still and I feel cheated out of what I thought was a good manager/client relationship and deal. but I’m also scared to hear that he doesn’t want anything to do with me
So, I’ve got an agent at the Ann steele agency, and a manager. I have no good credits to my name- just indies and student films and college theatre productions. I’ve got okay materials- I love my headshots, I like my footage that I’m submitting with. I have had three network costar auditions from my reps in the year and a half I’ve had them- all simple one liners. (I’ve gotten other indie film auditions from them- I promise I audition more than 3 times a year!) My reps- who usually work independently from each other- have seperately told me I simply don’t have the clout yet to get into rooms. If I had one costar credit under my belt, I think my momentum would start changing. What are your thoughts? What can I do? I usually do a casting director workshop once a month. What else can I do? Is NYC just not filming much? NYC actors, do you audition for tv here often?
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