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Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
I'm very curious how actors in the IMDB Star Meter range of 2,000 to 10,000 get most of their bookings. I'm sure huge stars like Ben Affleck and Aubrey Plaza must be directly sent offers constantly so they can usually just choose from those. For famous actors who aren't the very top of the Hollywood elite, how do you t…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Hello everyone! I live in South America (but also hold a European passport), and since the pandemic pretty much murdered the tiny acting/theater/TV/Film industry we had in my country, I am currently considering moving somewhere else where I can truly work in my field of choice. I've studied acting before and have also…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
To anybody currently living in Australia that’s pursuing acting successfully or that feels is doing more than the average guy or girl (idk how to word this): Run me through what you did to get to the point you’re at. I’m currently only taking private lessons but know I should be doing more. Or at least, I know deep dow…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Hi all, If you’re not aware, Georgia’s recent legislative action to restrict voting access has caused quite a stir. One of the most well known consequences is Major League Baseball moving their All-Star game from Atlanta to Denver. Most recently Will Smith’s movie Emancipation has pulled out of the state (https://www.g…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Is there anyone in the casting community that can speak to this? I'm noticing this trend only snowballing. It is rare I see a US actor going overseas and getting parts but I am noticing the opposite is very much true. Do you have any intel as to why this is happening? I know (especially from the reels I have seen) it i…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
I’m an American Actor with an agent in NYC. I was offered management rep in LA. I’m 24, and I have a few guest star credits.. but I definitely want to build more credits/a better reel before heading out to LA. It’s a city saturated with actors. There’s a ton of work in Vancouver and Toronto. I also LOVE Canada. Has any…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Im curious, as i today was in an acting class type thing, and i didnt actually talk but was preparing to talk because i believed i was. We ran out of time though, regardless, at first i was really shaking, this is what happens when the anxiety hits for me. I start really shaking and hearing my heart and not knowing whe…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Is there a difference in how they’re perceived by the industry in terms of talent level, professionalism. I ask because I’ve heard various views this from industry pros, CDs, etc. I personally think LA actors are challenged a bit more as far as competition, and have heard it’s easier for them to adjust to the southeast…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
I wanted your opinion on this. I'm an unrepped actress in the LA market and exclusively use Actors Access more over LA Casting. I love Actors Access and I get all my quality auditions from there. LA Casting, in my opinion, is kind of trash. Nothing but music videos looking for "Gorgeous Models", prank videos, and testi…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
Normally I would never do an acting class online but since I have left L.A and do not have any plans to return anytime soon I have been considering it. I'm only interested in acting on camera classes where I can record the scenes. I was thinking it might be fun to do a scene study class where I could meet a fellow ac…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
By make it, I mean who don't get a sufficient living from acting alone. i know how unlikely it is to make it, but i truly believe in myself and believe it's my calling. what are some tips you can give me to make sure im in the minority? its what i truly want to do to make a living as unlikely as it is, i want to get as…
Reddit · 12 Apr 2021
• plotline • in a dystopian world where artificial intelligence has caused a civil war, everything goes downhill when the prince of the royal family Haruka attempts to take his life and a mysterious man with a mask saves him during his attempt to rob the castle. Once he’s taken to safety, that’s when an outbreak of a s…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I’ve been considering applying to Yale’s graduate program in the near future and would like to know how hard it is to get in if you’re already a professional actor. I’m aware of how expensive it is, which is why I’d have to wait a few years to save some more. So in terms of auditioning and being accepted, how hard is i…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I highly recommend watching these movies. Check out and let me know how many films you have seen? 1. Memories of Murder (2003) 2. Fight Club (1999) 3. Persona (1966) 4. Stalker (1979) 5. Bicycle Thieves (1948) 6. Schindler’s List (1993) 7. 8½ (1963) 8. Annie Hall (1977) 9. Apocalypse Now (1979) 10. Chinatown (1974) 11.…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
So I learned that on Actors Access you can pay extra to submit a headshot and resume to agents and managers for representation. Has anyone tried this? I’m curious if it’s worth it or not!
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I live in Vancouver and it’s been on my bucket list to be an extra. I’ve worked closely with Hollywood studios in my day job (anti-piracy) so I want to experience a set and to be able to say I’ve done it. Anyway, this is become a reality next week. I’ll be dressed as a military officer. I’m fretting that in my headshot…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I've been writing a film, but I need actors. I'll probably just use my friends, but note, none of my friends care about film or filmmaking. Meaning, they have no acting experience or interests, and they probably won't take their roles that seriously. What's something that I can tell them that'll maybe make their perfor…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I auditioned and was offered a large supporting role in an indie film in the UK. It is paid at min. wage per hour. But since my casting there have been a number of red flags and was wondering whether they are valid or me overthinking? Very little communication but occasional updates on instagram. Originally supposed to…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
I heard that your supposed to let it flow naturally. But it’s hard because I wanna look convincing. I keep on judging my acting and saying “do this, raise your tone, don’t raise your eyebrows” etc. it’s good to be self aware but I think I’m overdoing and as a result can’t move last a few lines. I’m practicing at home b…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
Hello! I am an actor and I hope to be moving to NYC soon. I have been looking at the FILM life over there and I feel like it constantly goes back to LA. I feel like NYC has defenitely has been a theatre place although I have looked through Backstage so many times and there are a lot of film oppurtunities. Yet nobody ta…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
Hello, I'm not a voice actor, but I am trying to record a voice over narration. I read out the script, and a couple days later I needed to punch in to fix some parts. The problem is, my voice is like 2 octaves lower today for some reason. No matter how hard I try I can't get it to match the original recording It sounds…
Reddit · 11 Apr 2021
Hello, looking for someone to help me with a small project. I need someone to read a quick 1-2 minute thing for me. I've never used this subreddit before, and don't know the prices, but we can discuss that! Please message me. Looking specifically for a male voice, preferably someone that can do a NY accent, British acc…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
As an aspiring should you have social media? I deleted all my social media about a year ago and haven't been on since. I just want to know if its a must have for a aspiring actor?
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
For those who are unfamiliar..[https://corp.castingnetworks.com/la/concierge/](https://corp.castingnetworks.com/la/concierge/) I'm not looking for information about this service..I'm just wondering where they get the ever-fucking audacity to ask actors for \*$150 A MONTH\* for this bullshit...
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
IT'S HERE! Calling all voice actors, #TheKaminai is now accepting auditions! This will be a PAID project consisting of: - 5 female characters, - 7 male characters, - 15 extras you can all audition for. DEADLINE: May 15th Audition Lines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GDh6BINkfjaVhQM_6LbCDohlbyHiksRJShbQAMTKR5A/mob…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
I'm a screenwriter, and I'm gonna get the chance to show my contact at CAA what I can do. So I'm dusting off an old project that I think is pretty funny. The thing is, I don't want him to actually have to read it or do any of that hard imagination stuff. So I'm cobbling together an epic pandemic-safe, remotely recorded…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
I'm just wondering if there's anything specific beyond the usual travel documents, or if there's a specific visa involved, etc. ​ Most of my search results have been about international actors coming to the US so I thought I'd ask where I might find that info. Thanks!
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
**NOTE: Link to download the app from the Google Play Store is in the comments!** If you're an actor worth your salt then you should already be intimately familiar with the idea of attaching *verbs / intentions* to your beats, or in other words **how you are going to get what you want** from your scene partner(s). This…
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
Hi! As said by the title, I was wondering if anyone can be a voice actor. I want to try voice acting because of my love of videogames (League, Overwatch, Atelier, etc.) and I always really adored the voice acting in them. I think I don't have a great voice though.
Reddit · 10 Apr 2021
If you haven't heard of him, he has done so much and helped so many, his 'audition ready online course' is so, so helpful to voice actors who want to understand their tech and not feel overwhelmed about eq, compression, mixing- the lot, and have their audio to a professional standard. I found his video on EQ and was ho…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
So the whole goal with acting is to make what you’re saying seem natural right. What if you have a script that is terrible? Should a good actor still make the lines seem natural? Or are some scripts just so unnatural that even a good actor wouldn’t be able to make them sound good? I’d love to hear any thoughts.
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
I've heard of [Voice Actor Websites](https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/), but I'm curious if y'all have recommendations for any other similar service providers?
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
I've heard of [Voice Actor Websites](https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/), but I'm curious if y'all have recommendations for any other similar service providers?
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
I've heard of [Voice Actor Websites](https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/), but I'm curious if y'all have recommendations for any other similar service providers?
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
Realistically... which one is more realizable?
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
I am a writer, and I am struggling to imagine a sound of voice for a particular main character. I thought I would hire a voice actor to read a few lines so I can get a better audio picture of him. However, I don’t know much about the business side of voice acting. I don’t want to cheat anyone, but I am TERRIBLE at busi…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
Bizparentz, a long standing nonprofit dedicated to helping youth in the entertainment industry, has revamped their entire website and it is a wealth of information. Might I suggest the "How to Avoid Scams" page as a starting point!!! [https://www.bizparentz.org/new-to-the-biz/safety-and-scams/](https://www.bizparentz.o…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
So I'm an Indian guy, still a freshman. I want to be an actor, I'm going to Drama, and I'm gonna continue to try to pursue acting as a career. My parents are typical indian parents: they want me to study even if I am pursuing acting. I'm 15, and I have a goal of submitting self tapes when I'm around 16-16 and a half. M…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
Hi everyone, Apologies if there's anything wrong with this post, as this is my first time posting something here. If there is, please let me know. This is a casting call for a short virtual, recorded Zoom performance called "Where the Light Gets In." It is a student-written and directed piece for an Introduction to Dir…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
Similar to [r/PraiseTheCameraMan](https://www.reddit.com/r/PraiseTheCameraMan/), a subreddit dedicated to showing great craftsmanship i've put together: [r/praisetheactor](https://www.reddit.com/r/praisetheactor/) I want to get this sub active asap, so feel free to post clips! Thanks! (All upvotes are greatly appreciat…
Reddit · 9 Apr 2021
Hi, I need your advice: which accent should I learn as a non-native English speaking actress? British or American and which one specifically? I've found info about the Transatlantic accent but I am not sure if it's not too old or not used anymore in film acting. My goal is to have as many opportunities in international…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
Does it mean it takes takes ten years of consistent effort to be a working actor, to land a supporting role, lead role? etc. I’m curious to know everyone’s thoughts on the “10 years” discussion. P.S. Good luck everyone. You’re killin it and I believe in you.
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
I’m a beginner and want to take an online acting class since I can’t take in person classes at the moment... I want to take an online acting class for beginners and that’s is a reasonable price and that’s exercises me as an actor and I can get live feedback please someone help me with recommendations
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
I love acting and majored in it in uni. I’ve been working in medicine for a few years which has been unfulfilling for me personally and I want to truly give tv and movie acting a shot, as I always felt like it was my calling. My only concern is that, after moving to LA, there are all of these pseudo-famous actor/model/…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
Hello! My name is Dylan, and I am an aspiring actor with no real film experience, but I’ve been writing scripts for ages now. I have one that I want to bring to life but it would require some help with some fellow actors on in the STL area. If you are interested, DM me and I’d love to send details and can provide any i…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
I wish to become a voice actor. I even bought a Blue Yeti and starting paying acting lessons from a coach. I know I'm still have to learn a lot about the craft and I'm willing try new things but I've been having a feeling that I'm missing out on all the auditions from commercials to animation dubs to video game dialogu…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
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 a…
Reddit · 8 Apr 2021
Actress in Toronto. I know that "pilot season" or "busy season" doesn't really exist/is a bit more nebulous in the streaming age now. I'm curious because an acting friend I talked to mentioned her agent said that June is coming up, which is a busy season. Is that just cause of summer?
Reddit · 7 Apr 2021
I’ve always sort of wanted to do something in the entertainment industry like screenwriting or acting but watch Orange is the New Black as well as How to Get Away with Murder back to back made me obsessed with acting and led me to take acting classes. I was so attached to Orange is the New black, watching bts stuff, an…
Reddit · 7 Apr 2021
Hi everyone. As a nonunion actor, if I was hired on a SAG short film with an AFI agreement, would that make me eligible for a Taft-Hartley? Sorry if this has been asked before - wading through all the rules around THs is giving me a headache. Thanks!
