I received my first in-person audition appointment in a long while today thru Actors Access. It was scheduled for next week, I confirmed, etc Went back to check the appointment a few hours later and saw the message “Casting has amended the schedule. This current request is no longer active” Does this mean I got uninvited? Or possible that they’re rescheduling everyone’s auditions? No communication at all from the CD. I once had an ecocast invite rescinded after I declined since I was no longer available for the dates, but the language there was different from this message, so not sure what to make of it
So to give you a small amount of context, where I live (Australia) we are constantly bombarded with gambling ads. It's fair to say that one in every three ads I encounter are gambling ads due to how much sport and YouTube i watch. Well, my agent sent me through a really fun ad brief. It was to do with sports betting, sure - but without getting specific, it would be a fun little, probably recurring character role, that would pay very well for each appearance. If I did three or four of these ads, I'd likely be able to afford to move overseas or enter the property market. I got through to the point of it being offered to me and I just... I just couldn't do it. It was like this revulsion came over me. Knowing that I was contributing to a sick industry, weaponising FOMO, and contributing to the addiction issues of many in my country. So when it came down to accepting the offer, I called my agent and said I couldn't do it. He said good on you, totally your call - but I know I've just cost him a good chunk of change too. He said I had some family issues come up, but the director of the commercial is a friend of a friend and reached out to me personally to say that he would *delay the shoot* as best he could in order to work with me, that's how much he loved my tape. That's when I told him the truth. And then he left me on read. It's not like it's going to be hard to find another actor for the part, and it's not like it's next week - the shooting day was proposed to be late June. Im doing okay financially, but everyone I've spoken to has said that someone else is going to fill the role, so why not just do it yourself and take the money. But I can't do it. I firmly believe that having principles up until the moment it doesn't suit you means you never had those principles. Everyone I've spoken to has told me I made the wrong call. I'm being brow beaten and teased for it. Nobody in my life has unilaterally said that I made the right call, and I feel terrible. I have enough gigs running concurrently atm to pay the bills, but this would've kept me afloat for a long while - I wouldn't be worried about where my next job is gonna come from for once. I feel genuinely quite down that I'm not getting supported for this. It just feels horribly lonely.
I literally have no experience in acting, but i want to be an actor, i work as a crew but ive got the role. But i dont have much time, how to get ready? Anything i can do?
I recently got booked and worked as BG in a commercial. I believe this was a Union project, or at least the principal actors were Union. However, I was a Non-Union BG. The producer booked me basically the night before the shoot, so there wasn't much in the way of signing documents. Just an email paper trail of my booking and call (and my rate, which I had to specifically ask for). Usually I get paid for BG roles within two weeks. Was I spoiled by this timeline? Because now it's been three weeks since the shoot, and I've heard absolutely nothing from them. The part that worries me is that they don't even have my address, or tax information, or anything. They couldn't send me a payment even if they wanted. I sent the producer a follow-up email last week, but he hasn't responded. I've seen some people say that sometimes you get paid 3-6 months later for commercials. That sounds... unethical at best, and hopefully against some labor law. But maybe not. What can I do in this situation, or do I just keep waiting?
Hi all, I’ve been asked to do an interview for an internship working for a major network to potentially work in casting. The internship will be a little over two months so I won’t be working at that job permanently, but I wanted to prepare myself for potential interview questions. The questions I have is that do you think casting directors would be skeptical if I were to say I also wanted to pursue acting. I’ve heard the best way to make connections in the industry is to work for talent agencies and at casting offices, so that was *partially* the reason I applied for the internship. I wanted to take acting classes anyway because I feel like regardless, potential casting directors should have a bit of acting knowledge aside from watching movies and TV. I don’t want to directly say that I want to be an actor in the long run, but I would like to know what goes on behind the scenes so I know what casting directors are looking for exactly. I’ve heard that this is the way to go to help with your acting career but I’m interested in hearing other opinions. Thanks!
I absolutely love playing a bad guy, anything from a deep gritty voice, chaotic evil, manic cold and calculating. I have quite the range and I'm up for anything! I have time to do a few projects for free so PM me!
Hi! I'm a college comedian and I came up with the idea that a target of one of my jokes just hauls off and Will Smiths me. (He's actually a member of the group I'm shitting on.) Except, he's not an actor or anything—I'm messing with one of the athletic teams. How do I get him to convincingly slap the shit out of me without hurting me?
I apologize if this is a dumb question, I'm new into the acting world. I plan to study other career at college but I still want to be a professional actor if I get to manage my time well. I'm currently on an acting school. Is that level enough or those received from theater are more prioritized? Or is it just the quality of your acting perfomances and having a good manager? I know I may have the possibility to study theatre after the other career and going to a theatre college is totally worth it, I would love to go, but still I would like this doubt to be cleared, thanks!
first post here! I’m currently working on my demo reel for voice acting. My agent sent me a few commercial samples to include but i’m also planning on doing two monologues with a lot of character for video game or animation work i’m wondering if it’s ok to just take a monologue from an existing game? i’ve found generic sample things online but there’s one piece from a video game that fits me well but i’m curious if casting directors wouldn’t want something that’s already been done by another actor? any help is appreciated!!!!
Is there any way to stop this from happening?
Since my last post here, a lot of you have been very helpful in guiding me. I’ve been looking at different Facebook groups to casting calls for short films and small productions. To be clear, Im not going for money at this point, but experience and networking. I’m finding a lot of casting calls that offer IMDB Credits, in addition to, or instead of payment. As a starter, I’m not an actor yet, should I even care about IMBD Credit or is that something that will help me down the road?
I’ve always been interested and curious about acting but my parents never let be because they never thought it was realistic. Now I’m 21 on my own. Yesterday I took a free trial acting class and I really liked it. We did this commercial practice and it felt right and very natural. Then I saw myself on video and I looked genuinely excited and happy to be promoting xyz product. My teacher said I had talent and I’d get an agent eventually. He sounded so certain and confident in me. My only concern is that if I invest in this and it doesn’t work out then I’m wasting my time. Obviously I want to make it big, I know that’s hard to do but im willing to work if it eventually pays off in the end. What is Hollywood looking for? I heard that who get hired are unique and memorable. I have a unique name, 4’9, I look it younger than I am and people have told me I’m incredibly charming and charismatic. Based on my looks/description do you know if there’s a chance of me becoming an actress?
Background info: I'm an international student, and my parents are paying my tuition. My options for US schools are NYU (Tisch- Drama) and Boston U (college of communication). My end goal is to be an actor, although I want a backup plan in case that doesn't work out. NYU tisch has been my dream since I was really young and I can't believe I managed to get in. I didn't apply to BU for drama because, simply put, my parents wouldn't even consider paying for a school (especially overseas) if it wasn't extremely prestigious for drama. So I didn't even bother applying, and instead applied for communications, which would be my choice of career field if acting really doesn't work out. I didn't get aid for either school, although with NYU there's still possibility to negotiate which I'm in the process of doing now. (BU doesn't offer aid to internationals at all besides the merit ones which are only offered to like 20 kids, of which I was not one). Assuming I don't get aid for NYU, the cost of tuition will be about the same for both schools, although of course the cost of living in NYC will be more. Basically, the commitment date is May 1st (this sunday) and my parents are really pushing for BU. They haven't ever been keen on me pursuing acting, and I guess that's fair because of how risky it is. If I do go to NYU I plan to double major with MCC (Media, culture, communications) as a backup career for if acting doesn't work out. However, my parents want me to go to BU for comms and double major with business, forgoing acting/ drama. I'm really not willing to give up acting entirely, but I figured maybe at BU I could do community theatre, work for free, attend summer programs at NYC studios like Adler and Strasberg, and still build some sort of connections, all while getting 2 degrees that would pretty much set me up for a good corporate job. With an F1 study visa as an international, I can't work paid jobs that are outside the scope of my major, meaning I wouldn't be able to do any paid acting jobs while in college. But at NYU it's not like I can really audition tons and do acting jobs while in school? (Unless I somehow get an agent and book a job while in school, I would take a semester off, but what are the chances of that?) I know I would have a great time at BU, it seems like a great experience, but I'm just scared that I'm giving up the once in a lifetime opportunity that is Tisch, and I might really regret it. So my questions is: Is NYU Tisch worth it? Or can I gain similar training and connections by going to summer programs in NYC, doing community theatre/ joining theatre clubs at BU, and working for free in Boston? This would make my parents happy, and maybe give me a more stable life? But am I missing out if I go to BU instead, and will it severely impact my acting career?
Thank you all so much! I feel like I’m a terrible actress but I also have terrible anxiety so a brutally honest person who will tell me if I suck would be amazing!
I had an experience last week on a set where I was frustrated because I couldn't tell how I was doing. All I knew for sure, was that the goals I set for myself were accomplished during each take (which is really all that an actor has control of during a performance). Knowing this, a friend sent this quote to me and I thought I would share it with all of you. It's Martha Graham's words of advice to Agnes DeMille. “There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time. This expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable it is, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased…there is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction. A blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
So I am taking an acting class next semester but have also been applying to roles that don't require experience. I have a few questions about some general stuff. \- I know actors need headshots but like how do I know what kind of headshots I should take. The ones I have right now look like mugshots lmao. \- Best way to practice? I have normally just been running lines with my brothers, but I have been thinking about recording myself and reviewing my body language and speech (anything else I should do?) \- How do I make an acting resume? Is it like any other resume? Or do I make a link in or something? Or do I not need one? Because I know you need to show headshots, and video reels, so how does that work. \- Any other advice would be appreciated thanks in advance!!
Hi, I submit alot to Actors Access on projects that aren't student films and I assume are more competitive. I have tried to maximize the algorithm by adding slate shots, including a reel, etc. etc. However, I'm wondering how much time plays a factor in whether agents will see it? For example, if its posted at 4PM but I submit at 6PM, is it likely to get lost? What are some other algorithm hacks to ensure your submissions are being seen?
(FOR REFERENCE: I'm Canadian so the CD/actor relationship is slightly different than my American friends here) My friend who is unrepresented and starting their career has mentioned they have reached out to casting directors to just have chats with them, get insights into the industry and what they could be doing in their journey so far. I want to do this, not because I feel like my agent doesn't do enough but because I feel like I could learn a lot and get to know CDs I have not been in the room for, for one reason or another. Is this a sneaky thing to do? I know it's technically an agent's job to do this and pitch me to CDs.
Basically, with the pandemic being a dick and my having genetic vulnerabilities that make me nervous even though I'm vaxxed, I don't know that I would be able to attend these lessons in person once the case numbers start going up again in my area. It's been a couple years since I've performed, and I want to get back into it but I'm rusty. This theater is small but it's solid -- it's really well-known and has hosted some pretty high-caliber actors and amazing shows over the years. They do good work, but even without the remote issue I still feel like I'd just be some amateur with delusions of grandeur forking over money to stroke my own ego. Still wanna do it though. Would having to do some of the work (if not all for the time being) over Zoom or something be defeating the purpose? For what it's worth, I'm very interested in film as well as theater, so the format wouldn't necessarily bother me as long as whoever's directing me is fine with it.
I’m going to lay out my current understanding of the process of becoming “an actor”, please tell me realistic, or far from reality I am. I just signed up/applied for a couple acting agent:agencies, with zero prior experience in acting. I’m expecting that I won’t get an audition for a year or more, and most likely won’t get an actual acting role for many years, the number I’m imaging is 10 years. Of course there’s always the possibility of landing the dream role very early on, but I can’t go “all in” and leave everything to travel to different cities for auditions, so I try to keep that out of my head. I’m expecting it to be more of a “once in a while” sort of thing, rather than a consistent part of my schedule.
As an actor, does anyone else find themselves being immersed in a show/film, and crying at an amazing performance, but sometimes it’s not just the performance that makes me cry, but the idea of acting in that moment, the idea of reaching into that deep place to bring out such emotions, can make me cry. Does that happen to anyone else?
Hello! I just watched a movie where I thought the acting wasn’t bad nor outstanding good. But in the reviews there are many people remarking the bad acting. (Film: The Utah Cabin Murders). Sure, maybe the acting was bad, but there have been several other movies where people complain about acting where I can’t point out why they think it’s bad? It’s as if everyone else notice bad acting but me, and it makes me curious what I’m missing lol
[https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/uae5r0/black\_or\_actors\_of\_color\_what\_are\_your/](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/uae5r0/black_or_actors_of_color_what_are_your/) Piggybacking off the thread above, and I don't care if this gets downvoted. Some people just need to get real in this business. I've not experienced such things as an actor of color, nor do I look to blame the color of my skin as to why I may or may not get certain opportunities. It's always easier to make excuses rather than to work harder. That being said, I'm a male of color and I've been given roles that production could have easily given to my white counterparts. I've even been cast in roles that were originally written for white males which tells me I was simply the better actor and my color didn't matter. I notice there are a lot of females commenting here so maybe this is being done to women of color more than men of color. I don't know because I honestly haven't had this experience. There is an Asian actress within my agency that works all the time. The agency I'm with is very diverse in clientele and we work quite a bit. Male and female. So, instead of blaming the system, try to think about what else may be the problem. Is the agent the one submitting you for these roles? If so, talk to them about that. I let it be known when I signed how I wanted to be branded and what types of roles not to even submit me for. I have an agent that gets my brand and type and that has worked out well for me and I think this is a big reason that I don't have these problems. If you really don't like they way you are being cast, simply stop auditioning for those types of roles. Believe it or not, you have a hand as an actor in how people perceive you. There are many stereotypical roles I have turned down in my career and several that I myself or my agent will not even submit me for. You can take control of this if you want to. If you don't, and continue to still audition for and accept the roles you deem stereotypical, don't complain. I'm just saying.
"Our jobs \[as actors\] is not just to create, but to allow the experience to wash over us and be relaxed enough to give in to the responses."
I know this is probably common sense for a lot of us. I can't tell you the number of times how often I come across someone's profile including they can do 15-20 accents and it is so far off the mark. I just kinda cringe when I see a lot of folk saying on their profile they can do accents including all manner of European, British, etc and then it's just a very stereotyped or watery version. It takes a long time to perfect an accent. I have attended accent classes and the coach was adamant that not enough people spend time listening to normal people who live in the country of the accent they're trying to imitate. Not actors, not youtube videos of people showing how to do an accent, just normal every day people. You need to immerse yourself in the culture. So if you want to stand out on your profile by saying you can do up to 15 different accents please only do this if you can actually **do** said accent. It is very easy for natives to know if it sounds authentic.
Is there a way to figure out how many submissions your agent is submitting you to?
I really try not to fall into the trap of my sense of self-worth depending on someone's approval of me, but I can't escape it sometimes. I have a show tomorrow and we had a final rehearsal tonight that some local theatre people came to see, including my first acting coach, who I still work with in his theatre group and the shows that he directs. He's very nitpicky (which was, of course, good for my development as an actor) and doesn't really appreciate the work of the director of the show that I'm in now. The preview/rehearsal went kinda badly. I mean, it ran from beginning to the end with no interruptions but the energy was just down and mistakes were made. I am extremely unsatisfied with my performance, particularly at the start. I was so unconvinced by myself and I can't stop thinking about what the forementioned guy thought. I don't want to ask him until the show is over so it doesn't affect my performance tomorrow. But tonight I was the worst I've been in a while. I was so unnatural and I didn't feel relaxed at all. I'm disappointed in myself too, but I feel like I wouldn't be nearly as disappointed if my first acting coach didn't watch the show. How do I get rid of feeling like a failure when I give a bad performance in front of someone whose opinion really matters to me?
Keep going back and forth about wanting to move on from my manager, would love some weighing in! I've been with this manager for 1 year now, I've booked commercially while with them and small theatrical projects I've gotten on my own, but not through the manager yet. Here are the pros and cons. PROS: * Has a good handful of series regulars, clients in big studio features, although mostly are actors under 18. (I'm 28F) * Got me my commercial rep, who I love * For most things - responds very quickly, usually within a few hours * Sent a submission report once without me asking - just to discuss what I've been sent out on and what other classes/workshops I could take to better compete CONS: * Has a large roster for a manager - 75 clients on her own * Didn't respond when I brought up trying to bring on a theatrical rep * Can often be discouraging, i.e. in response to one audition I sent her she said "I've seen better from other people on this audition TBH", without offering any other feedback * Disliked my current headshots, which I loved, and had me get new ones. The vast concensus from classes/peers/CD workshops seems to be that the ones I loved were much better and looked more like me. She'll only use the ones she had me get. I hate those headshots! * Has only gotten me 3 auditions in a year So yeah, Idk. I've been told to move on, but it's hard. In my gut I don't feel like we're a fit, but she *did* get me my commercial rep, so I'd feel bad leaving when she did that for me. How do you guys handle these kinds of feelings?
I’m doing all I could to make my dreams come true, and I will not stop at anything. I really need & want a girlfriend (I’ve never had one before) and I’ve been trying talking with girls I meet but I haven’t gotten through with any yet. I’m just wondering if I should consider going on Tinder, but also concerned that it might not be a good idea, I don’t know. What do you think?
I think a thread of talking about what we all wear to auditions could be a fun way to get to know the range of options depending on field, level, and person. I'll go first: I'm a regional stage actor. My go-to for auditions is black jeans that I can move in, my sneaky nice-looking casual shoes, and either a heather gray t-shirt or a long sleeve brown shirt. I wear my hair out ("down" if it didn't grow up) for auditions that are especially worried about my ethnicity, or in a topknot if not. I wear the most fun socks I can because nobody will see 'em. For dance auditions (edit: or fight call), I wear a tank top or the long sleeve brown shirt, and basketball shorts. I will still wear fun socks if I have to take my shoes off. Something I hope to never have to wear to an audition is a dress shirt and slacks. I can do one or the other, not both. I just don't feel like myself in them. I know I'll have to get over it one day soon.
I’m not the kind of man who tends to socialise! Started writing “I’m not the…” and Paul Simon popped in. Hi I’m quiet a newish actor based in London I have been attending a part time school for little over 2 years now, I’ve taken things slowly deliberately so I could actually try to understand/respect this beautiful art, little did I know I’d become highly addicted to it and respect it way more than I ever believed possible! I’ve honestly seen ridiculous growth in my ability’s, again beyond what I ever thought possible, I’ve been told by someone I highly respect as a director that they believe I’m a great actor, I’ve heard from high level agents that the progress I’ve made through my years is amazing and that I now am working at a very high level. Of course hearing these kind of things can be flattering and occasionally give you a bigger ego than I’m used to, but I then bring myself back to earth and usually push myself even further down because although again I’ve been given these great complements that I’m truly grateful for, me personally I always have a problem believing these complements on the basis that if yet to get anything, In terms of a role, I have zero “actual” acting experience and I have yet to ever even be brought forward for an audition, let alone considered for a role. I cannot get a spotlight account because I’ve never attended an “accredited school” and I also have zero credits. What’s the best way for me to get seen/considered for roles?
Hi! I'm taking a zoom class dealing with a specialized aspect of acting from a very famous, and by reputation at least, supposedly very good acting studio. It's the kind of studio every actor with training knows about and recommends for this topic. The problem is the instructor (one of his/her associates--not the big name owner whose name is on the studio) teaching the class. I'm not in LA so I'm running several hours later than the LA class to begin with, but the instructor knows that there are several of us in that situation. The instructor is going AN HOUR TO TWO HOURS over time, every single class. She tells all of these personal stories that have absolutely nothing to do with the class itself. When we go overtime, she comments how lucky we are that she's willing to stay and get through the lesson plan, working those extra hours for free. The problem is that I'm currently working evenings for my main job. I expected that when they said the class would end at a certain time, that it would. What do I do? Just excuse myself and leave? I'm pretty furious that I paid a lot of money for this, but I'm trying to get out of it what I can.
I've been working in the entertainment industry since 2013 doing different gigs. I've been working with professional Actors seeing their process, and know all the hard work and hours that go into training and working on set/stage. I admire an actor's drive & passion for the craft. I have colleagues who are now on tv series making a living. So it rubbed me the wrong way when someone on YouTube with a decent size following told their viewers that "influencers" are the exact same as actors because they stand in front of a camera to talk to their fan base, and put on a "performance". And that influencers are the new Actors. If anything influencers seem more like presenters/hosts. Professional acting isn't just standing in front of a camera talking to an audience. This mindset undermines what an actor is. Sorry, but I don't believe someone saying "Hey guys, don't forget to like & subscribe to my channel, hit that notification button" is in the same type of performer category as Meryl Streep, Denzel Washington, etc.
Personally I find that I have to work not just twice but 1000x harder than nonblack or white actors. I feel that there is no room for mistakes when you’re a poc. I saw nonblack newbie actors make mistakes, and everyone laughed it off. But when I did everyone was silent and I knew that my casting was impacted due to it. And I was correct. Out of all the cast I have the least amount of lines/singing and I’m the only one who’s told to leave early. I tend to get type casted as villains, the “strong” independent woman or comic relief. Never have I played a cutesy femme role. Keep in mind these theatres usually preach about diversity as well, but I feel like I’m viewed differently as an actress despite it. What are your experiences?
Hello Fellow Actors! I was wondering what the Film/TV acting scene was like in Seattle currently. Is it still practically non existent? Is there anybody living in the Seattle area that consistently books in Vancouver? Is the drive feasible or a bit much?
So I’ve been with this manager (“Anna”) for almost a year. She used to work with another manager who left the company and since then Anna has been very busy and distant. She has a good amount of clients, like around 40. Out of them, she has more than a handful full time working actors and I know she’s very busy with them. I’ve felt pretty neglected and after her making it clear that she doesn’t have time and is so busy, I started looking for new reps. Like I had made my mind up so much that even if she would’ve started changing, I was still moving on because she’s way too busy and I want a rep who doesn’t have that many clients. Yet, when I got the phone call from her that she was dropping me “because she’s too busy now that she’s alone”, I got heart broken. Like this little dark cloud has been hanging over me these two days. I’ve never been dropped before and have had several reps throughout my years. Why do I feel like this? I legit had a meeting with a manager the day before she dropped me, so how can I even be this down?
I’m a Seattle native and I wa thinking about starting acting. I’m someone that really likes tech but think I might have a chance at acting (I’m Middle eastern and I would like to see more people like me on screen). I go UW Bothell and I’m curious if there are any opportunities here in Seattle? For context: I wanna try and keep my budget pretty low since I don’t have a lot of money. I do work, and I’m willing to go into theater to start out. Thanks you guys!
"Our jobs \[as actors\] is not just to create, but to allow the experience to wash over us and be relaxed enough to give in to the responses."
So, a few weeks ago, I saw a post on one of my state's many acting Facebook groups. It was for a slasher/horror film. Of course, it was a free project and I decided to throw my resume in despite having no care in the world if I got in or not. For a little context, my resume isn't impressive and I've only recently been able to even get any paid work as an extra or anything big. (My last paid project was for a photoshoot on a TV show for some character's background family) Anyway, I get an audition for the project. I do the audition and then instantly get an email telling me I got the part. The director emails me and tells me to *call him*, which weirded me out. I call him and he is hyping up this film. He tells me we're going to shoot this film up in a state park with some cabins and there is gonna be blood and gore. An entire week of filming for a 90 minute film. He is really selling this to me. The entire time, I'm lowkey thinking this might be a snuff film, all the way up until the zoom call/table read. I join the table read and realize that the film people are all a bunch of freaking needs. I feel in my element and a little better than before. So, the week arrives that I must travel to the park and start this camping/filming trip. Except, this is where my realization falls away from my expectation. The first night, after everyone getting settled in, we end up starting really late, like 5 or 6pm and ending around 2am. Not only that, but they're taking forever on one or two scenes at a time. The 2nd night we start early and then not getting done until super late too, I still haven't been used, and none of the actors have received schedules. I could've arrived at a later date. The third night is where I start to get worried. For some context, in this film I play a crazed hillbilly robbing a teen. I have a whole bunch of lines that I had to memorize for this scene. On the third night/day, I have a whole fight scene. First thing that worries me is we literally start improving. Not light improv, but literal revision of how the scene goes. (I know this is normal, but it sucks because my character changes to be just a sort of bad guy and not the main villain of the main character) NOT only *that*, but there is no stunt choreographer on set. We block the scene and everything seems fine, until they introduce the headlock. Now, for more context, the kid who is supposed to be headlocking me... is not stage combat trained. I am certified in hand-to-hand stage combat, but I'm the one getting attacked. The kid literally, several times, nearly chokes me out. In stage combat, the person in the headlock is in control... but I wasn't. No body wanted to listen to me. Long story short, I bruised, and sore all over from that fight scene. Funny enough, I'm typically not sore in fight scenes that are actually watched over by stunt people... (mainly in school) Not only that, but the camera crew had to stay up till 9am and only got an hour of sleep before the next day. Yesterday, we all woke up and had to move campsites. The next camp site we move to has no showers. So, the director had to move everyone to a motel. (Actors and crew nearly mutiny) I've been up since 9am, and they need me to just be a dead body and it's almost 6am. The director is a cool dude, put in a boatload of money to feed us and house us but this film feels like a shit show. They're not following script, no safety, no schedules... The cinematographer is basically playing director, because the director is too busy taking care of his family that he brought with him. Now, tonight, I have to do another fight scene with the same kid who nearly choked me out. It was originally supposed to be a monologue into me dying from a surprise knife into the side. But, they changed it. This is the first project that has ever made me question my dreams of being an actor. I legit think I want to quit acting because of this. Never have I ever met more unorganized, careless, and poor planning in this industry. I hope to never work with these people ever again
This sub gets bogged down with questions about background work and I think it should have it's own sub. This is not a slight against those who do background work. It is challenging work and essential to tv/filmmaking. But it is not acting, and has nothing to do with the craft. There is almost no practical crossover between the two, either in seeking out work or doing the work. Questions about bg have no relevance to actors and acting advice has no relevance to those who do bg. It is an important enough topic that it deserves it's own sub, and this is a great sub that shouldn't be getting bogged down with questions about being an extra.
I read posts where someone writes "I send about 50 emails per day to various orgs/companies". Fifty. As in five zero. Every day? To whom? And would it be follow up emails, or generic "Hi there, I do voices, any interest in using me for a project?". I can't imagine even LA or NY having that many companies involved in VO/VA projects to warrant 50 emails per day, assuming a 5 day work week. Wouldn't that put one on the naughty list? Slight tangent, but are the emails short and to the point, and just a link to an actors samples?
Like would you be considered less of an actor if that’s what even inspired you to act.
Is it possible to move to LA or NY, pay your dues, take classes, and actually get somewhere anymore? Not necessarily being the biggest star ever over night but I mean can somebody who isn’t an influencer or a person without connections, wealth, and nepotism get anywhere substantial this day and age? Can the rags to riches story happen anymore? How does a regular person break into this industry beyond years of bit parts and student films? I feel like it was possible up until recent times but now the types of people I listed who didn’t even have to train for years are booking everything. Do you think working behind the camera and on sets forming your own connections and hoping it leads to acting is a way to go? Should actors be trying to make online content (tiktok, youtube) if they want to have any hope of getting acting jobs? Are classes and making the leap to acting hubs even worth it anymore? Or does being in the area lead to more opportunities and connections with others with similar goals? Sorry if this is a little all over the place but I was wondering if anyone else felt this way too and how they are combating it/approaching their acting journeys.
Hello! My and my friends are making an impro short film and are supposed to begin filming next week. We are looking for any male ages 18-30 who is great with improv and is able to meet for the next four weeks for this film. There will be a film festival hosted at the end of May with our film premiering. Please, if anyone knows someone who can commute to the CCNY campus and join us with this project, we would be forever grateful (our original guy cancelled). (This film is a comedy, so great improv skills are needed) Please dm me if you or someone you know is interested. Thank You! \`\`\`LG
As actors, what types of survival jobs do you all have that allow you the flexibility to attend auditions, callbacks, shoots, performances, etc? My current job doesn't allow much of that and I'm looking into finding something better so that I can advance my acting career, but I don't even know where to start.
I'm a BFA Acting student graduating in a year. I have extremely poor vision, and I've always worn glasses because contacts are both too expensive and not recommended for me. I have a bit of a unique eye problem that prevents me from doing most sports, going on rollercoasters, trampolines, etc. because any G-force or head impact can make me go blind. I've always worn glasses onstage but my time in college has made me super self conscious about them because they make my eyes look tiny (strong prescription) and slip off sometimes. I cannot get a bunch of different pairs in period appropriate styles because each pair is $900+, and I'm worried that it will impact my career if I have to always have them on if I don't want to crash into things. I've done a lot of student films that have allowed me to go glasses off and I've found that to be quite comfortable if I'm not doing any sort of heavy physical or coordination work. Are there any other near-blind actors that feel this way? I'm a lover of Shakespeare and being on stage (camera is awesome too, just not what I originated from), but I'm terrified that once I graduate I'll have a hard time fitting in or getting gigs because of this limitation.
I got a self tape request through ecocast a day ago for a network series regular pilot. By the time I got a reader to help me tape, I did my audition last minute and submitted to my agent about 5 minutes past the deadline due to difficulties uploading the videos, so they weren’t able to submit me to casting. 2 hours later, I check actors access again and see that they extended the deadline by an hour and yet again, my agent and I missed it. Is it often that CDs for network projects will extend the deadline to get more tapes in? I hate to think that my first time getting a network pilot audition I won’t even be getting looked at because I was late 3 minutes
I'm a female actor cast in my first horror project (and my first project since 2019 thanks covid) but I have no idea how to pull this off. I'd love to hear some techniques from other actors, especially ones who have acted in a project where they get killed by a monster (lol). I also have no idea how to scream. Do I practice my getting killed noises? How do I do that in an apartment? I might be getting cold feet/imposter syndrome but I'd appreciate any pointers
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.
I’m an acting student in college, and the plan is to move to New York after I graduate. While I’m here, I want to minor in a field that would help support the actor’s lifestyle. Any suggestions for what field I should study?
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