I mean we do have a link they could check out even if they didn’t
Writing from the UK. Just wanted to put some thoughts out there to see if anyone else has anything to say on the matter. Acting is a job that anyone of any age, gender, background or appearance is capable of doing excellently if they are talented and work hard. It's not like being a professional athlete, dancer, footballer, etc where your body needs to be young and fit to operate at a competitive level. The casting and talent-management system does not NEED to be ageist, but it is. Severely so. One's professional ability as an actor does not decrease with age (usually it actually improves) so it's very possible that a 70 year old and 20 year old are equally capable of doing an excellent job. However, I have found that women are expected to establish their acting careers by the age of 27, maybe more realistically like 25. If women over this age have not managed to gain momentum and substantial employment in mainstream TV, film or theatre, chances are that they never will. Not because they aren't capable, but because the casting system does not invest in them - good agents generally won't take them on and casting directors will prefer to audition actresses with more experience, of whom there are plenty. To clarify, I'm not talking about becoming a Hollywood mega-star. I mean making enough appearances for casting directors, producers, directors etc to think of you for good roles. And getting legit work that is artistically rewarding or substantial enough to justify staying in the game while making little money and keeping your unfulfilling day job (eg - not just doing one-liners/non-speaking/commercials or doing a guest-lead in a soap once every few years). People always say "Olivia Colman didn't 'make it' until she was older" - but they don't understand that she was regularly and consistently working in television and theatre since her mid-20s (and probably started auditioning even earlier). She always had enough momentum and industry support to keep going. She was always busy, always had a career and would have always been quite well known and respected by casting directors, producers, directors etc even if she had not yet become a huge Hollywood star. Unless you start acting professionally as a child/teenager or are able to benefit from nepotism, the expectation to establish a promising long-term career by the age of 25, in a competitive market, is just ridiculous. Many kids under 18 don't know what they want to do yet, and many have parents who do not allow them to miss school etc. Children under 18 do not start working professionally as bankers or lawyers or other competitive careers. Children may start professionally training or competing in dance or sport before the age of 18, but that makes sense given the physical requirements of those jobs. Most people figure out what they seriously want to do with their lives in their 20s, so this is the age where most people start pursuing an acting career. If you didn't begin your career during childhood and aren't a nepotism kid, drama school is the obvious choice (in the UK there are loans and scholarships so these courses are generally accessible to anyone regardless of background). Drama schools in the UK are notoriously competitive to get into. For example RADA has 4000-5000 applicants for 28 places (14 boys and 14 girls). There are also more girls applying. So it's extremely rare for someone, especially a girl, to start drama school at 18 (and graduate at 21 or 20-going-on-21). Most people get into drama school on their 2nd or 3rd attempt at about 20, so would be graduating at about 23. Many will be even older, and some decide to train after completing an academic degree which would mean they would generally be graduating at 24/25. So, the youngest graduate would have only 4 years to establish themselves in the industry and get 'picked up'. Most would only get about 2 years or less. Either way this is a very short amount of time, and if you don't manage to get a good agent who can get you lots of auditions, or if you don't have a marketable look etc, it's even more unlikely that you will be able to establish yourself in such a short window of time. If you are a woman graduating in your mid-20s it's highly unlikely you will even be able to secure a good agent. If you are 25 and working in, let's say advertising, you may well have a successful career ahead of you even if you have an entry level assistant job and no wider industry recognition. Why does acting have to be so different? So much talent is ignored, not even getting a look-in, because of the ageism in this industry. It is ridiculous. Top agents need to open their books to more 25+ year old women who are starting out and they need to fight hard for these clients so that casting directors and producers can understand that talent and ability does not necessarily equate to how many years of previous professional experience someone has. Casting directors, when selecting actors for auditions, need to positively discriminate against candidates who are nepotised or had the advantage of working professionally as children, the same way that private school applicants are positively discriminated against when applying to university. There should be a nepotism quota on every production, like how they have diversity quotas for ethnicity and disability etc. And a quota for unestablished actors in substantial roles. There should basically be zero closed doors to anyone who is starting pursuing an acting career from 25+. I am cis-gender female and will be turning 30 in 2 months. For nearly 4 years I have been on the fence about quitting acting and committing to a different career and I have finally decided to take the leap and hope to work in casting so I can fight against ageism from inside. Ageism against female actors has been a huge factor in my decision. If I was a man, I would probably think it was worth staying in the game for a bit longer. I want to have a child before I'm 33 and I've accepted that with the tiny number of opportunities I get for substantial & rewarding acting work, there's just no way I'm going to earn enough money to raise a child. Men, of course, have a little longer to have children. There are more women in the industry, less female roles and less time to try. It needs to change. To share some of my personal experiences: I decided I wanted to be an actor when I was 19 going on 20 while I was already at university on an academic degree course. I spent the holidays doing lots of unpaid fringe plays and short films etc. About 6 months after graduating, at the age of 22, I signed with a pretty well respected agent despite having no formal training or professional experience. When that (male) agent took me on, he told me to lie about my age, and to say I was 19. I therefore had to hide the fact I had spent 4 years studying at a prestigious university which was a huge part of my life story and personal identity. At 22 I was quite immature and was not particularly political or aware of sexism/feminism. So at the time, I saw no issue with a (male) agent telling me to lie about my age when I was only 22 years old. I was eager to please and agreed to what was asked of me, believing that it would help my career. I wonder if that agent would have taken me on with no training or professional experience at the age of 25, or if I had looked my age (I have always looked much younger). That agent probably got countless of submissions from women 25+ who were far better qualified, skilled, emotionally mature and experienced than myself at that time. Those submissions were probably ignored. I have taken breaks from the industry in the last 7-8 years but have always managed to book small roles in mainstream film/tv. However, I didn't find any of those jobs artistically rewarding as they were not substantial or interesting enough. From the age of 22 up until I turned 26, I got decent auditions fairly frequently (on average I would be auditioning for a good role in a mainstream production about once every 3 weeks), and when I was seeking new representation I would generally get quite a lot of interest/meetings, even from very powerful agents. From the age of 26, despite having quite a good CV, I felt a huge shift in how i was being received by the industry. Auditions became more and more infrequent and the characters/scripts I was being seen for did not seem to be as exciting, interesting or well-written as before. I would have very little interest/success when approaching agents as well. The irony is that I am now a much better actor than I was when I was 22 and have professional experience. I think agents and casting directors see that I've worked in small roles / bit-parts for 7-8 years without ever progressing to a lead or series-reg. So they do not think I'm worth investing in - they probably see me as someone who can get work here and there but will never become established. I wonder how they would feel about this if I was 19 years old? Something tells me that a 19 year old who has been working professionally for 7 years in mainstream TV/film, even if the parts were small, would be worth investing in. Why does it have to be this way?
I’m a director and I’m going to make an indie film in two years, but I require excellent undiscovered actors for the films. Do I just keep auditions going for a long time?
i’m a teenager, and have applied myself to previous acting before, but i was uneducated and signed up for one of those acting places where you had to pay big money (like $200) and i was never given a role. (kind of a waste of time). but recently i was on the app backstage and had seen multiple different audition roles which seemed good fits for me, but (i guess because she had a sour taste in her mouth) my mom said no even if i were to pay with my own money. what should i do? i really want to be an actor and i feel as though i’m just wasting time :/
Hi all. New actor here stuck on making choices for a particular scene. Any advice or tips welcome and appreciated! Please feel free to DM if available, and I can send over short scene. Thx!
Looking to get into on camera acting What type of class would I take to become the best actor I can be. I see mainly improve or script classes. Thank you so much!
Hi! Do we have a definition of character acting? I've read about it and found out that it might be my thing. The problem is that I can't find a good definition of what it is. It is a confusing term as it seems to so many things. I really like playing the comical characters but then they are often a bit dramatic as well. A think that I am a comical actor even if I don't try to do comedy. It just turns out that I am drawn to it. What do you mean by character acting? Wiki (Swedish version) say that Molière's Tartuffe can be called a character role. So Tartuffe is a supporting role? Wiki (English) says that the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz is a character role. Character roles are not just a supporting comical role but most also be a bit more complex than what some of them are?
Hey there, I'm planning on moving to Pennsylvania at some point very soon. I'd like to know how good the industry is there. Is it hard to find gigs for ethnic/ diverse roles, are there good acting classes/ drama schools and the agencies? Please do let me know
Hi guys, I need a voice actor for a non-commercial game. That means I don't pay because I don't earn anything from the game either. the voice should be calm, it's the voice of Bernard from Day of the Tentacle. It's a fangame inspired by Day of the Tentacle and Maniac Mansion. There is only one character in the game. It's about 180 lines. It was recorded in German (almost professionally) I only need an English voice actor. can I find one here? If not, where can I find one who will do it for free as a hobby?
I want to be an actor when I’m older but have no idea where to start. Can anyone give me advice on what you have to have in order to become an actor and videos or books that help know how to act?
I just finished my first year of college undergrad. I’m over at Berkeley, and I’ve been trying to find short films / smaller projects to be in, but it’s so hard and also to balance academics (which I am also very passionate about) with my other dream of becoming an actor. I realistically can’t bring myself to go all in because I love learning in school as well and also want to keep that part of me. Does anyone have any suggestions as how to go about this? I.e keep trying for small roles in short films and eventually build my resume, or what? Many thanks.
For a hot while, I worked as a voice actress (nothing special, primarily just for hobby/side gigs for games and stuff) and truly enjoyed it, but kind of got sidetracked with college and work as I got older. In between that, though, I found comfort in streaming and podcasting, and have been told countless times that the potential I have to be a comfort character with my normal speaking voice, but I'm just unsure of going back. (Plus, the guy who got me into voice acting sort of threw me in the deep end with a LOT of NSFW type material, if you know what I'm saying.) Is there still a decently sized market for voice acting as a hobby? I've seen plenty of ASMR style POV videos on YouTube that seems to do well and I'd love to explore that side of acting more than anything, but I'm a little unsure. I'd really love to get back to voicing VNs and whatnot, but rebuilding that status would take a lot more time than I have right now. Do y'all have any advice for where I should start, where I should upload, or where I should put myself out there? Is there a platform I should use, or any public scripts y'all have I can potentially use in a demo reel? Everything helps!
We are building this scifi space game and looking for some voice actors, if you feel the title applies to you - feel free to comment some links to your stuff :)
I’m starting to focus my TikTok on the film/tv industry. Am happy to follow back actors/extras/crew if any of you are interested in following along on my work
Some voice actors are able to scream so effectively. It’s not that they’re screaming louder, it’s more like they’re screaming with a fuller voice. The guy who plays Benson from Regular Show (Sam Marin) for example is able to scream at a relatively low volume but his voice just seems so potent. it’s hard to describe. Are there any tips on how to achieve this? [Benson Screaming](https://youtu.be/eE51CRUm3Yw)
Hi, I am a trained actor, and have completed my BFA from a reputed college in the states. I wanted to earn a few bucks to support myself. I am planning on teaching Acting part-time, for this I plan on posting my advertisement on Craigslist. Would this be a good idea? I have already taught more than 30 students and have been a part of 2 national productions. Also please give tips on how and where to post my advertisement.
From my experience it seems like there are 3 main areas actors tend to struggle. 1. Connecting with the character 2. Creating truthful emotions 3. Getting stuck in their head What gives you the biggest struggle ( technique wise )?
So basically I had this friend that was pursuing acting back in 2019 while I was doing it too. He just did background work though until he got a speaking role somehow. all of the sudden he basked out of it and afterward stopped pursuing acting as a whole I was so mad because he literally got a speaking role something I wish I got or any starting actor wish they could get as well what do you guys think happened I'm starting to see this with a lot of actors I know they reach a milestone they been dying to reach only to quit before even finishing it why is this happening in this industry? Am I the only one seeing it? I can't really wrap my head around it.
I’m about to be deployed for just under a year and I’m planning a move to Los Angeles when I come back. I am also an actor. I did stage for 12 years and short films here and there for the last two. What can I do while overseas to either take advantage of long-distance opportunity or create opportunities that I can start as soon as I get to LA?
1. For those of you with agents and managers, do you have them communicate with each other and work in tandem, or do you communicate with them separately and let them each do their own thing? Why? 2. Same thing except for people with reps in multiple markets. Do you have them communicate with each other or do you have it all separate through you? again, why do you do it that way? 3. For those of you for whom it took seemingly forever to book your first co-star, what did your personal landscape look like when you booked it? did you notice anything different about what you were doing then vs. 1 year before? 4. Follow up to the one above, for people for whom it took forever to get that first co-star, now that you are on the other side of things, what do you wish you could have gone back and done differently? or better prepared for to have gotten to that "next" level faster? 5. At what point do higher tier agents come to YOU. I mean, them seeing your work and approaching you. Is that at recurring guest star level? I mean, obvioulsy it's never a garuntee, but essentially at what point does that "leveling up" usually happen? 6. Once you have representation and are reading somewhat consistently, what do you think the best use of an actors time is? Obvioulsy, it's all the things before (classes, creating content, workshops, etc.) but i was curious for those of you further in your careers, looking back, if you could say what would be most beneficial BEFORE your career was so developed, but you had representation and were in the first 1-3 years after that point? 7. Outside of "its a marathon not a sprint" and "auditioning is the job", what is the best piece of advice you've received in all your years that you can attribute to having helped you book more work and establish a career for yourself? thank you and happy memorial day!
I'm looking for a studio as a somewhat experienced, union actor in LA that I can grow creatively in through scene study, on camera work, business classes, and casting director workshops. Beverly Hills Playhouse seems like a good place to try but I also have ONLY found positive reviews of it which somehow makes me skeptical on it (because nowhere is without it's faults). Does anybody have their own insight on whether Beverly Hills Playhouse is a good play to work and grow within? ​ Or is a place like Aquila Marong a better studio for working creatively and leading to more TV work?
Can a natural actor/actress make it big in this industry without training or experience or do they still need to train and practice? Because if an actor/actress has an innate talent he or she won't really need any training because they were born gifted. I don't know that's just how I think. feel free to drop your opinions or correct me as well
I want to act and it seems fun and expressive as well. But to be honest with you, I don't want to be the next Robert Downey Jr., Patrick Stewart or Leonardo DiCaprio trying to making it too major. I rather appear on YouTube and Television before making a big transition to the big screen and even if the latter doesn't happen, I would still be grateful being apart of escapism and entertainment and not go too far beyond that. I have no problems with big names like Dwayne Rock Johnson, I just want to be less famous but still make somewhat of an impact.
How would it happen? I know it’s very hard but are there any “steps” (like going to an US acting school for a while) that would make it easier? I really don’t understand how it works with the visa and stuff
I have a background in radio, I have done a few commercials here and there in a larger market. I have a few friends who are voice actors as well, and have access to a quiet professional studio to record. What should I do to go about finding jobs and projects to do?
So, I've ways wanted to be an actor, and due to many reasons I was never able to do the normal suggestions like joining the local theater or joining students films in the area. However, recently I was able to get the truly amazing opportunity of being an non-speaking extra in a pilot episode of a show, which is something that doesn't happen in my area AT ALL, and I fell in love and I know it sounds cliche af, but I have never, ever felt anything like it and it just solidified my passion in wanting to act. I have signed up for backstage to try and apply for my roles, but I just don't know where to go from here. It's not economically possible for me to go to a city with more opportunities, and I'm beginning to feel so stuck. Is there any suggestions or things I can do to get in contact with more opportunities? (Like, I've never felt more happy then when i was immersed in the magic of the set.)
Hello! I'm collecting some information on how actors use casting sites for a personal design project. Privacy and data is important to me so I want to tell you: I am not affiliated with any casting service. Nor is this information being sold or anything like that. I am not collecting personal information, only ways actors use the sites. The survey is hosted on SurveyMonkey, which is a fairly popular online survey tool. There are 10 questions and it will take about 2 - 5 minutes. Some of the questions are yes or no responses but I have given the option to comment, this is purely so you can elaborate if there is more to say about it, but you certainly don't need to. I appreciate your time! The more people who answer the better! I will add a note to this posing when the survey is no longer active. Thank you! [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTHTKRV](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTHTKRV)
Curious how the boroughs are separated into what. Looking for an area good for actors, dancers, creatives/artists etc.
That provide things like bookkeeping, taxes (for self employed actors or artists) etc?
I say a lot of woo woo crap around here and I'm pretty sure it's this book's doing haha. But I see people asking for recs and this one is by and far my #1. THE YOUNG ACTOR'S NOTEBOOK by Dennis Hilton-Reid has been a cornerstone of my work since 2018 - and I've only worked through ten pages so far. It's a book that challenges the actor - young or old in age or experience - to analyze themself and think critically about their practice and presence. I have personally benefitted from this book by learning rehearsal/company etiquette and using it as a journal of progress - if I take a note in it, I leave the date. I write down any notes and quotes related to the prompts and now have a great resource of my own making, of years of thoughts and encouragements from myself and others. The book is available to ship and it's comparatively inexpensive. I suggest it for stage folk who are starting to turn out for things, and anyone who wants to keep track of who they "are" as an actor and worker.
Kind of like how content creators create podcasts, how about a place where creators/ voice-actors narrate the books they want and users can look up an audiobook, filter through all the narrations available, and rate the audiobook they end up choosing so the narrations are ranked. For the voice actors — it’d be a place to build a portfolio, get feedback, and put their work out there, etc Is there anything remotely close to this? Whatre your thoughts on a platform like that/would you join?
I have a Discord server set up for fellow voice actors where we hold each other accountable for our individual marketing goals each week. We have a virtual "huddle" on Monday mornings where we post our marketing goals for the week, and update how we did against the previous week's goals. There are 3 slots open for new members. (We're keeping the server small by design.) If you: 1) are a working voice actor (i.e. you have been paid at or near GVAA Rate Card recommendations for your voice work) AND 2) are actively marketing your services to grow your voiceover business AND 3) can commit to the huddle schedule ... send me a DM and I'll send you the invite link.
Hello I’m signing to a agency soon and I’m very excited as this will be my first agent after starting about six years ago trying to learn and get involved in the business. On IMDB there’s an actor who’s name is the same as mine but spelled just slightly differently. When I Google my name a bunch of people come up. I actually can’t get my real name on Instagram or anything like that cause a bunch of fan pages for Shawn mendes and Tom Holland pop up and other Shawn Holland’s I’m trying to think of a stage name to use So far I could only come up with Biz Holland Shorty Holland SJ Holland Sha Holland I know those probably suck but I’m pretty bad at coming up with a name but I wanna be really consistent so that’s why I’m worrying about it now. I’m performing a play soon too so I wanted to get a name. Any way I could possibly get help/ suggestions? I can give a few basic things about me ( if you want more just ask) to maybe help brainstorm if you guys have the energy and would like to today I’m from Chicago, skinny black guy , I play guitar & bass . My nicknames growing up with my family was “ 5 stacks” “shawnzy” “Shawnyboy” “ shorty Shawn” I love wearing sunglasses my middle name is Javonte
I feel like most people including me want to be an actor to be loved , to be someone else because internally they lack something maybe due to mental health issues or even bad chilhood , parenting a sort of ? (Escapism , llive multiple lives , being reconised and seen in a vast world , being a window on the world for people in need for More in their life) And or people who have had familly or previous young experience into acting .
Any knowledge please on how I can train myself to change my voice like professional actors do? I've been doing it on the side but I can't really hit the desired pitches, tone or effect. Professionals like Christian Bale in American Phsycho can do it with ease. How? Any help please?
28 y/o black male live in Georgia, I always wanted to do acting since I was a teenage but because I was so shy,timid, and quiet I never really went for it. I remember every time we use to have a school play I would get so excited like I was in the play lol. Fast forward now at 28 I believe in myself, I’m more confident no longer shy (due to my retail job 8 years ago) and I have a positive mindset. The problem is I’m starting late and do I really have a chance of getting a role because of my age with no experience? If I do have a chance were should I start? S/N: Over the years since I graduated high school I have a few people tell me I look like an actor (larenz Tate) or should become a actor and I think that is another sign that my purpose might be acting.
I'm your dime a dozen newbie voice actor with a Blue Yeti USB mic and hopes for the future. Lately I've been struggling with lines that have me shouting. The Yeti doesn't have any compression settings so whenever I speak loudly my settings speak like crazy. I turn the gain down but then the part of the line delivered in a normal speaking voice are far too soft. How can I fix this? I'm not experienced enough in audio editing to figure it out yet.
Quick question. My contract is ending with my agent and I’m looking to transition. For some of my blind submissions they are asking for actors access profiles. Obviously my current agency is still listed. Is that usually a problem? Or can I just simply explain it. I hear different things. Thanks!
I haven't really seen much on this topic, so I decided to ask. I understand that in America there are certain regions like NY, LA, Atlanta, and Chicago where you can try to establish yourself and your skills as an actor, but how does it work in other places, in particular London? Would it be a good idea for an American to pursue a BFA in London as opposed to a drama school in the states? What are the differences? Do actors/actresses from London transfer to America at a certain point in their career? I'd love to hear input from other regions that have a prominence in theatre/film as well, though, I'm not too familiar with them at the moment.
I love the idea of being a voice actor and I have two websites and a few blogs made for uni and I just find the idea of voice acting really interesting for the last 7 months, but struggle since that business is really, well, american to say the least and where I live influencers are still this new shiny thing that people dont take seriously, at least not as the west takes so seriously. I also am a bit worried since despite english being not my native tongue, people sometimes point it out and I feel a bit embarassed since I have learnt it for 10 years, even though some natives don't know the difference between there and their, but it still feels embarassing especially if you want to be a voice actress, should I like search on instagram or facebook and hope some stranger likes me and interviews me? How does that work, I apologize the question probably sounds really dumb but I feel really lost, thanks in advance
Are there parts of town where working actors, below the line personnel, and other creatives tend to live and congregate? Safe places for single young women? ABQ is a huge land mass and does not seem to have clearly distinctive neighborhoods like L.A., New York, or Atlanta that someone looking in from the outside can tell much about. This sub needs something like the Moving to (insert major market) threads on the sidebar since it may be about to blow up as a destination for new actors. I once asked this same question on the ABQ subreddit and got accused of celebrity stalking and downvoted into oblivion. lol
I’m gonna explode. I haven’t booked since my last guest star and it’s been driving me nuts. I know, I know… like, I know - problem is I realllly thought my last booking would change things.. and well, it hasn’t really I’ve since become, what seems to be, a *new favourite* of a CD who I’ve read for 13 times with 0 bookings. They’ve called be back again - for a guest star of another unreasonably popular show. This is it dude. Mentally I have to book this or I’m gonna break (not actually, just like metaphorically err yeah) I guess my point is two fold: I want to complain a bit and get some virtual cheer, and it’s become clear this whole circus is a grind from co-star to series regular Ps: I came across this new podcast called 10-1. It’s pretty solid and a great listen for Toronto based actors - and probably any actor anywhere
I’m currently in Vancouver signed to an agent and going out for auditions. I know I’m not at the skill level or confidence level I need to be at in order to achieve the career I want. However I’m willing to do the work. The question is what? What can I consistently do or practice that will help me gain more skills, more confidence, and trust my instincts as a performer? I’m open to all ideas!
I’m at the very start of my acting career (high school lmao) and I’m learning how to act and stuff and developing myself as an actor, I’ve noticed I give my best performances when I’m playing the role of a child and I’m REALLY good at it. But what I’m wondering is, am I insanely good at playing a child, and is it going to be my thing? Or is it just an easy thing to do in general? Context: Long story short I’m considered one of the naturally talented ones in my drama and theatre program, and I know that I do well in most of my performances. Though it seems like the better I feel like I get the harsher my Director is on me which is like totally fine. This seems so narcissistic to say but I feel like she just sees my potential and only wants me to get better you know. Long story short my Director is incredibly incredibly hard to impress, and anybody in that program that’s actually talented will tell you the same thing. But after my performance the other day as A super unlikeable whiny bratty nerd ( I’m 6th grade) that was complaining about being bullied at school (even though she clearly deserved it), my Director was blown away and so impressed by my performance to the point where I thought I was dreaming no joke. She’s never been so impressed with my performance before. So am I just good at playing a child or is it easy. I don’t want to be flattering myself over something that everyone can do lol.
This is a long question, but basically I moved to LA right before the pandemic & am finally getting to take acting classes here & start working on my reel. The pandemic set us all back a couple years, so I’m starting to feel the age panic (I’m 28) & trying not to panic a little. Since there are no dumb questions, I thought I’d ask you all for a little advice!!! My dad was an actor (local/community theatre his whole life overseas & in the States) & just showed up to one Hollywood audition in his life & got it…it was a 3 minute scene with a Christopher Walken in a movie that won Best Picture, so I think I have always had a strong feeling of: just show up, prepare your whole life, & roll the dice. But I’m also feeling behind in terms of acting training—I acted all through college (6-7 plays, performance art, short films), took classes in school & in the city (I went to college in Chicago), which was amazing to get started, but I still feel like I don’t have the basic fundamentals down at all. I did a lot of Meisner/movement & it all felt pretty abstract & convinced me not to get an MFA right away. I have for my whole life just wanted to focus on comedy & aim to be a working TV/film actress. I’m also working on being a better singer/dancer, so that’s why I didn’t move to NY (I also moved to LA for work), so that’s my whole story. Here are my questions, sorry if this is a bit much: 1. Looking at MFA programs, it seems like USC/UCLA are higher-caliber than schools that are not colleges, like AADA & AMDA? And is it really worth it to get an MFA or should I just take as many acting classes as I can? I have some money saved up but I’d love not to shell out tuition $ if I can help it. The acting classes I plan to take this year look great & are right up my alley, but I’m just not sure it’ll be enough to fully train me the way an MFA might? And then I look at schools in NY like Juilliard & I’m like, why not apply? Even though it’s 4 years & not directly TV/film training 2. What are some great, basic fundamental classes in LA that changed your life? (Or in other cities that teach virtually, now that that’s common after the pandemic) 3. How do I network with the community without it sucking up all my time? I’m pretty busy, in grad school & working. Thank you so much fellow thespians!!!!!!!!!!!
I recently did a mutiple look headshot session and from that I have chosen a good amount of photos I would like to upload onto actor casting sites like Actors Access and LA Casting. All these photos look great without retouching really. The lighting is great as is (studio lighting) and my skin looks pretty smooth and even. Some photos have very subtle hair flyaways or eye wrinkles when smiling but unless a CD actually zooms all the way in, I doubt they will notice these details, esp not from a thumbnail which I'm assuming is all they're even looking at. Even if they click and see the larger size, it's not like they are going to dock someone for a flyaways or having natural eye creases when smiling? So I guess I just want some reassurance from you folks -- do you guys just use your unretouched photos on casting sites as long as you're satisfied or do you still retouch every single photo you upload? ​ Also does anyone know at what size are CDs looking at our photos? Am I correct to say they're just selecting off of thumbnails? ​ [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uyttif)
I'm an Atlanta filmmaker who is getting back into film and video production. I've seen the messy intricacies with negotiating pay, especially for on-screen performers. Which is why I want to set the tone with investors and funding parties quite early that I am not looking to skimp on pay. Especially, since I am seeking out streaming services with my production company. I feel like for the main performers in an independent film, which is mine, I'm looking to give them, roughly $1100-$1500 per day. Higher end for SAG actors/actresses. Other performers about $300--$600 per day. Background non speaking -- $150-$200 per day. ​ If you believe this is too high or too low, please let me know.
Hello Toronto actors. I am a newer actor that is ready to submit to agencies (have everything prepared; headshots, resume with training and a student film I did and class videos). I have looked through the actra site and did research and narrowed it down to my top 12. Was going to apply to my first 6 first then move on to my next 6. I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience or insight on the following agencies: 1. Premier Artists' Management 2. Ritter Talent Agency 3. ETM Ltd/Edna Talent Management 4. Hero Artists 5. Hines Management 6. Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency 7. AMI Artist Management 8. InVision Artists Talent Management 9. Ambition Talent 10. Compass Artist Management 11. Fountainhead Talent 12. Butler Ruston Bell Talent Associates Thank you all for your help
I’ve always wanted to get an act in common if you was in my profile I’ve never said anything once about acting because I’ve always kind of kept it to myself, kinda like that one kid coming out and saying he likes Barb‘s dolls or something like that, that’s what it always felt like to me, I finally did something and stepped out of my shell and Ashley went out and looked for something to do, I found this company called face forward where I live in Florida, they’re willing to help me but they’re telling me I need to pay $100 for an entry fee and it’s $200 every month for some classes, am I doing the right thing? Is this really how I start to become an actor? I’m poor so this really struggles for me, I’ve already paid $100 entry fee but I don’t know what to do from here on, I was hoping some actors would be able to give me some tips
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