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Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
I’m so exhausted mentally. I got an audition the other day and worked on it a lot. I then selftaped it two days ago, and didn’t get satisfied until like 25 takes later. Though, it was solid all the time, I’m just very critical and want it near perfection (yes yes I know perfection doesn’t exist). I sent it to my manage…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
hi! a small management company posted on their Instagram that they were accepting extras and commercial actors to be signed. I submitted but I’m not sure if I should sign? I think they are just signing anyone, is this typical practice for extras and commercial management? Their emails are copied and pasted. They don’t…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
What do you recommend for a beginner actor? I've been considering bartending and being a nanny. I'm very introverted and get burnt out if I don't have enough time to myself so I feel a bit anxious that I won't be able to pull it off...
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
I'm almost always on my period, a bag of nerves, frustration, anxious and honestly just an emotional wreck. My skin also freaks out as a result so I look terrible both on camera and in person. I have hardly anyone to turn to to record self tapes with me which I really stress over because my mum is impatient and gets an…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
So I've primarily done all theatre up until a year ago. Ive done ALL the self tapes this year and all have varying quality. I tried taking a few classes on better self taping and getting all the tech with limited success. Either way in general I feel like Im stagnant in my progress as an actor, especially in film. I wa…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
I was thinking of having a stage name/ partial stage name, nobody in the industry actually has my surname, its just my first name is very common and already used by a few actors, so thats why I was thinking of changing it. I actually plan to just use my FULL birth name, but for the last couple days, I was thinking, why…
Reddit · 29 Jun 2021
I know LA, NYC, and Chicago are prime locations. But does anybody know anything about the boom film in New Mexico? Is there really a thing such as a “must live here to be an actor” place in this digital era?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Do productions apply filters on an extra when their face is shown on camera and they have skin issues?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I am a full time employee at Amazon corporate (in finance) but I would love to be a background actor on a movie or TV show. I said comedy above but I am not opposed to anything else. I really have no acting experience but when I saw an ad for that Ms Maisel was looking for background actors, I did not think for a secon…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I am taking a short summer film appreciation class and need to recreate/act out a short movie/tv scene. The problem arises, however, when I am out of town for training and thus need to complete the project inside a hotel room. I don't know anyone in town and am most comfortable just acting out a solo scene. I was told…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Hey acting Reddit I started my acting journey a little over a year ago I can’t believe it but it’s actually coming together more than I could ever have imagined and it’s all thanks to this sub! The amount of things I’ve learned on this sub have made me the actor I am a year later! I didn’t even think I would make this…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Yeah, I know that's such a generic title so I'll explain what I want to know. I (M23) live in Italy and I'm working in a sweets factory. I started working right after finishing high school because I needed money. Now it's been like 3 years since I noticed that I like cinema and mostly the acting part of it, so I basica…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Hair is dyed a natural color, auburn red, but my original hair color is black. What would the experience be like for an actress with dyed hair? Should I just change back to normal?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Hi friends, i´d like to know some tips for acting Hamlet. I read the book, but I´d like to know about your perspective of Hamlet´s temperament or some reference actor. Thank you :)
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I know its very common to ask but yeah, how do we get into Hollywood? as an actor.....i totally have no idea about it. I just came across this community and it seemed interesting, ( I mean a lot of like-minded folks) So just stopped by to ask out. I am just a teen planning out. Hope you guys would help out...
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
Hi! I am going to be the lead in a new show. I am passionate about privacy. I use two step apps/phone number where I can. I have been reading this thread for a while and there was a similar thread with another person who worked in entertainment. The issue is that I don't have a ton of money to afford an assistant or ma…
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
How does a middle eastern teen living in the middle east become an actor in the U.S?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
How does a middle eastern teen living in the middle east become an actor in the U.S?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
I'm mainly asking because i know with acting theres hundreds of courses you can do, but i cant find a single one online, im sure im not looking in the right place but still... i cant find any uk based modelling courses where they teach you how to pose and look confident and all that stuff, can anyone help?
Reddit · 28 Jun 2021
The script takes place as if you are an Elder Heinrich the Lion of Saxony / Bavaria *(disposed and 56 years old), and the script is formatted as if it is you, The Lion - is speaking in his later years to the viewer at a taverns table, as he goes over more a-less the features of the Mod I am creating for Crusader Kings…
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
tl;dr: I shot a season of a confidential huge new series on a huge streaming platform as the lead, but haven’t booked anything since. I’m a 20 year old male actor who’s been acting professionally for about three years. I was cast as the lead in a HUGE project that will be releasing on a HUGE streaming service later thi…
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
I am auditioning for an acting job as a « ghost » telling stories to people at night in my city. That is a dream job that I really want to get. They invited me to one of the performances, which I really appreciated, but I feel like it ironically went wrong. The actor was pretty cold towards me. I thought it was interac…
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
Not sure if this is the right sub for this but here goes, Anthony Hopkins may very well be the best actor I’ve ever seen. He makes every single movie he’s in better and he’s just fantastic.
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
Hey guys! My friend gathered a few others and opened up a discord dedicated to actors and connecting them to other members of production. They're pretty active in creating event's and provide resources for those who need very specfic or specialized answers quicker and often times simpler. Lots of neat people in here al…
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
everytime i tell my family i want to be an actress i can just SENSE the disapproval and “disgust” when i tell them. it’s even worse for me because my brother is almost the golden child, he is heading towards being a surgeon. i dread anytime family asks me what career i’m going into because i hate dealing with their dis…
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
As an actor do you bring a gift* for the crew or the director when it’s a picture wrap? I know some lead actors have before but is it expected? What is usually gifted?
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
I've read about the O-1 visa but that unfortunately isn't an option. Is it possible to find work as an actor in the US without the O-1 visa?
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
I'm a 16yo aspiring Voice Actor, and I'm not entirely sure where to start, as I am unable to be paid via most ordinary means as I don't have a bank account or credit card and am unable to get one. Does joining a talent agency cost anything? Is there any place I can start professionally without the need of a credit card…
Reddit · 27 Jun 2021
Budget 75 USD. I'm looking for voice actors to dub this animation: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ksEEzTxgNk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ksEEzTxgNk) Payment via Paypal. More info here: [https://www.castingcall.club/projects/frederator-pitch-zen-logic-gangsters-in-a-zoo](https://www.castingcall.club/projects/fr…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
I’ve seen this come up in this sub a couple of times when searching but have seen some mixed answers. Is it better hand in a self-tape as early as possible, (day or couple of days before the deadline) then it is send it just before the deadline? I’ve seen people say that CDs watch tapes before the deadline and can very…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
No matter what I do when I record i still sound like a bored high school er. Don't intend to become a voice actor but I wanna sound more expresive, to be clear when I'm shocked or angry or emotional. How can I improve?
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
Been in NYC for 5 years doing lots of non union film and theatre and taking classes. I do a lot of straight plays, Shakespeare and film/tv, and I'm EMC. Mid twenties, character actor (tech guy, gay best friend, sidekick, etc). I was getting really serious about leveling up in 2020 and then...well you know. So now I'm b…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
Hi all! I am not myself a voice actor - novice or professional - so pardon my ignorance on things that might be obvious. My wife is interested in breaking in to dubbing anime. According to her most/all anime is dubbed in the Dallas Texas area, and being the industry would require moving there. I work from home and woul…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
I have been submitting for mostly low budget indie film/tv along with some theatre, student films, some commercials, and few background work on 2 sites, Backstage and ActorsAccess so far. Is there any other platform I should be on to cover all casting calls? Am I missing out on whole lot if I am not in say Casting Netw…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
Hey all, so I’m a 27F UK Voice Actor in London who is really interested in getting into Motion Capture! I have a real passion for Video Games and would LOVE to be able to do MoCap I’ve already contacted the MoCap Vaults and am waiting for their next release of workshops, but was wondering if anyone knows a private teac…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
I’m a filmmaker (making short films), working with actors. And today, me and my friend went to an audition for the first time ever. In his case, they gave him three scenarios he had to improvise. In my case, they gave me these three, but then she said, I want to give you one more. And she gave me one more scenario that…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
I'm not a professional voice actor but I play DnD and I like to create an immersive experience for everyone at the table. I'm a man but sometimes I have to voice women or children where I pitch my voice up (nothing drastic or anything). I think I can make it sound half decent, but after a bit, it will cause vocal strai…
Reddit · 26 Jun 2021
I am very happy with a recent booking which is bigger than anything I’ve had so far. In the meantime yes I’ve done all the hard work - from classes to casting director meetings to making my own films that have placed - I found out an ex-actor friend had become an agent and so I caught up with her about possible represe…
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
I performed a 10 minute short play over Zoom tonight as part of a local play lab showcase. The chat was open during the show and the other short plays got huge responses from the audience, line after line of praise rolling in. But very little response to the one I performed. I’m trying to remind myself that it’s not ab…
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
The starting point for an actor is often to shoot student films or commercials or bad tv shows. I’m scared of appearing in one of those because they often tend to be cringe and to put the actor in a cringe situation.... Like, I just saw an acquaintance in a commercial where he wears a Cheek Retractor Dental Mouth Gag d…
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
Honestly just curious. God told me to become an actor and so I'm wondering if He did the same for anyone else here, it would be crazy if He did so id love to know. private message me or comment, lets talk!!
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
Just wondering - when uploading tapes to tagmin do you edit your videos on iMovie/or any other software before hand and add a title card/transitions etc or do you just upload the raw recorded tape file from your device? I only ask because I’ve just found out that tagmin apparently says that we shouldn’t add a title car…
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
Can anyone recommend monologues for men that require crying or the actor cried during it. Finding it hard to find some for study. Thanks
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
Hi I was thinking of using friends as voice actors for my own characters and I kinda wanna know if that is necessary for Youtube voice acting and how do I get a recording studio
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
Details about the day for those interested. We had no context of what each director would be giving us but we did get the lines in advance. Each student had only an hour to work with the actors. It was non-stop jumping in and out of character. Each character, I created on the spot after listening to the directions. I s…
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
So I’m doing an audition for a movie and I’m fairly new the acting stuff and on the list of characters, next to the name it says (principal) and there’s others that say (actor). I’m just wondering what these mean. Any help is appreciated.
Reddit · 25 Jun 2021
hi actors, so i'm needing a change!! i've been around for a bunch of years and over the last few i've become very stagnant in my progress. i'm wondering if anyone in LA has any solid suggestions on teachers/coaches who might be offering in person classes right now?
Reddit · 24 Jun 2021
Let's say your agency finds an audition for the actor they represent and the audition is in a different state. Are the actors responsible for their transportation to the audition? Or would the agent set them up with a flight themself?
Reddit · 24 Jun 2021
I am a disabled veteran with 100% disability rating with monthly compensations from the VA. Since I graduated a state university with a useless art major I worked for my family retail business and moonlighted as a background actor. I was grandfathered into SAG because I joined AFTRA impulsively and withdrew after a yea…
