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Reddit · 21 Sep 2019
I was recently having a discussion with a fellow actor, and he brought up an interesting observation. He believes that there are less "wannabe" Film & Tv actors, and more people wanting to be Social Media "Influencers". He thinks that the current generation is more inclined to chase fame through social media. Less film…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2019
I am emotionally challenged, the doctors thought I had asp Berger’s when I was younger but I’ve grown into myself to be high functioning. I struggle with expressing emotion on my face. People often think I am cold and distant, but I actually have deep empathy and feel internally, but it just doesn’t manifest in my face…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2019
I’m currently using theatre puget sound, but honestly other sites have more professional looking castings, but they’re stuck behind paywalls. Anyone know good places that I can use? Thank you!
Reddit · 21 Sep 2019
All my life I've wanted to act, but I've been so afraid to admit it. I grew up in a smallish town outside of Atlanta where there weren't many acting opportunities. I started acting in plays and musicals in high school and was always placed in the chorus. I took this as a sign that I didnt have the talent and decided to…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2019
Hi all! I've always been a bit interested in acting, and throughout my life I've been told I'd probably be good at it. I love doing impressions, telling stories, playing out scenes in my mind, looking at behind the scenes sort of things for movies/TV to see how the actors really put themselves into the minds of their c…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
There have been white actors who have played Indian characters, Asian charters, and probably characters of African origin. Is this okay in the 21st century? Now, you might ask "why not just get an actor of the same race as the character?" Well, such an actor might not be easily found who fits the role. Maybe a director…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
I've seen a few posts and videos about this, but I thought I would make a post to get some other opinions as well. I'm an actor who's recently moved to Los Angeles. It's been my goal for the past couple of years to develop a living as a VA, specifically in video games, animation, and anime dubs. I find that in voice ov…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
Hey ya’ll as I’m growing as an actor, I want to find other resources to further my training. Are there any YouTubers you can suggest to help me with my acting? Thanks you!!!
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
So long story short, I(18M) am doing 2 more acting at my university and was told that even when you just start the class, you can put it in your resume, so since I am sort of new to acting, I will have 2-3 acting classes under \*Training\* on my resume. I will also have hopefully been in more student films/productions…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
I never got braces and my teeth aren't perfectly straight. I don't have huge gaps or anything in my mouth, but like 4 of my teeth in my mouth aren't super straight. I was always told you need perfect teeth (and really white) teeth to be an actor. Is this true?
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
I am a new actor living in SF. I am looking for good recommendations for classes for Acting on Camera here in the Bay Area. What is the best bang for my buck?
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
As an aspiring actor, is it a good idea to do theater (to improve my craft and money) and to model (for visibility)? Or is that too much?
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
So I really to want to get into acting. I’ve done a little bit of acting in the past, and I both enjoy it and one of my dreams is to be a professional/celebrity actor. I was wondering what my next step should be. I’m 15, if any of you are wondering, and I do go to a school that has theater but I cannot currently join i…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2019
Hi everyone, I just got booked my first big shoot (modeling, not acting) where I am getting paid to fly out to another city. I do not have a ton of modeling/acting experience, so I am looking to connect with people who do. I do not have an agent and I am nonunion. I don't want to be annoying and ask the producer a bunc…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
• Are they THAT important, and should you take them? • Can you actually NOT get in touch, or at least get in the room with a CD, if you don’t go to their workshops? • What are the benefit/s of going to those (especially to newer actors trying to actively pursue it)? • Will your agency drop you (or at least do something…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
So my friend and I are making a short film, we are far enough along in pre production to where we already did auditions and picked our actors. For each role we also picked a 2nd and 3rd choice in case our top choice drops out for whatever reason. I was wondering what (if anything) I tell my 2nd and 3rd choices? Do I ju…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
For a role I need my actor to smoke an old timey tobacco pipe, I need a plume of smoke. I intend to use ground up herbal cigarettes (just take off the packaging) Could this still pose a health risk? They are not a smoker.
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
My brother said those words to me after I just told him that I wanted to be an actor. I was 18 years old. Those words hurt
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
I don't mean to be boasting about this, I wouldn't have ever noticed it if not for those multiple directors, DPs and casting agencies. And while that sounds like a cool thing, it really isn't. I'm acting and in an acting school currently myself, only on a much smaller scale - which might be because I was born in the wr…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
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 · 19 Sep 2019
Hi there! I'm a bit of a late bloomer when it comes to acting. It was something I had a passion for without even realizing--When I was little, I always loved to memorize movie lines and recite them in front of the mirror, or grab a video camera/camcorder (tbt to the Flip Ultra HD) and film myself, but I never expressed…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
I've been acting for only a few months, just some minor stuff from Backstage is all I've done thus far. I'm wondering, how do i find an agent who can find work for me? How do I contact them, how do I meet them? Would most agencies take on an actor with minimal credits to put on their resume? Do I need a video reel? Any…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
Hi Actors, I want to put out a question on the marathon aspect of acting as a career. I recently finished a four month production that was easily the highlight of my youngish career. It was paid, it was fun, it was hard work. I really loved it. However, I had a small part in it and throughout the process was hungry for…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
Hi! I am a digital media student and I have a video project idea that I have to get done by today (9/19)! So Im working on a super basic 10-30 second video about a girl named Janett obsessing over Isaac she goes to extremes to get his attention. I'm just looking for one take of you saying the lines in a very creepy and…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
What made you decide to pursue acting as a career? Lately I have been thinking about my own experience acting and why I have chosen this career path. I’m curious to hear from other actors.
Reddit · 19 Sep 2019
So, I work a lot in indie film, as a cinematographer. I shoot small feature films / short films and something that I get nagged about constantly, is if I've done voice over work. It's usually other talent which remarks on that, so I thought I would actually put a real demo together. My interest is in Anime, so I though…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
I've always had a kind of more theoretical/academic interest in how how actors practice their craft. In my family, there are a few screenwriters, but they are often too busy for an in-depth conversations on a craft they are only professionally-related to. So I thought I'd post this as an open question on this subreddit…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
I've seen this term thrown around on this sub and I haven't been able to completely nail what it means. I know what it means to be an emotionally intelligent *person*, but in my 22 years I haven't heard the term apply to actors before. Is it an actor that is able to apply and portray emotions genuinely? That's what I f…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
The only idea I have would be to create a Backpage account, but I feel that would never have casting calls for legitimate sized movies or series. Feel the company couldn't risk it with an outside talent. I've always wanted to play as the villian in movies because I'm a nice person in my everyday life. How does one even…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
Hello, I found this sub by accident and I need help, please please please. I’m sixteen and I live in Quebec, Canada. I looked on Famestreet to find acting jobs in Ontario or such, and other sites, but I have problems. 1. I can’t afford subscriptions especially if I don’t know if it’s legit. 2. I would like to know if y…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
Hello! I’m a 22 year old female currently living in the state of Arkansas. I was wondering if there are good sites to for finding auditions for commercials for I can get some on screen experience. My goal is to be a movie or tv actor and I’m slowly working my way up. I only have theatre work under my belt right now and…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
I like to think of myself as a theater actor, but whenever I book a play, I tend to somehow weird theatre people out..and I never know why. I do everything theatre people do ( fawn over great performances, sing musical numbers with overwhelming glee-mostly badly unfortunately) but i never have any close friendships aft…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
Hi there! I am a Canadian who has been working as an actor in Canada for about a year and a half. I've done primarily stage work, but I've done a few film, TV, and voice gigs to date. It seems that so many people on this sub suggest moving to LA to seriously pursue acting. I would like to know the proper ways to do thi…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
Editing post cause I think I’ve confused you all. I don’t need help crying or making that believable. Just enquiring about vocals and actors having their voices crack. Take this scene for example with Liam Hemsworth and Jennifer Lawrence. At 3:55 Liam’s voice cracks in the work “pain.” I just wanted to know if anyone k…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
Hello there! We are a small group called Actogram Studio that are currently looking for staff! We are looking for: ●Social Media and Promotions Manager- in charge of our Social Media's: Instagram, Discord, Reddit ect. You have to post atleast 1 post a week and promote Actogram Studio! ●Script Managers and script Writer…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2019
I am auditioning for a part in a production of Flanagan's Wake this Sunday. They say they prefer actors who can do an Irish Dialect. Can anybody recommend good resources to learn this without sounding like a racist stereotype?
Reddit · 17 Sep 2019
I tried to act as a flat earther ( Yeah it was tough), I think the video is funny, but I was trying to make it as real as possible. I am looking for some tips and tricks for any acting skills. Here is the link to the video: [https://youtu.be/uHSWGZ3ImgA](https://youtu.be/uHSWGZ3ImgA) Obviously, now that I told you I am…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2019
Hey everyone! I'm looking for two male actors to play the two main characters in an indie short film I'm producing and directing. Filming dates are 1st-4th of October. DM me for further details. Age 20-30
Reddit · 17 Sep 2019
I have studied acting for a number of years in college and out of college and decided to take the Manhattan plunge a few months back. Joined a number of facebook groups, Mandy etc and casting networks. Checked out some classes with Penny Telmpleton, 1 on 1 and Actors connection. Was going to take a workshop I saw on TM…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2019
I have been asked to interview for a TV ad campaign for Redfin (real estate company). I am an untrained actor and my wife and kids would likely also be featured in the ad. The marketing supervisor reached out to me yesterday and asked to do a video chat/interview. How much pay should I expect or ask for if selected? Th…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2019
Hey everyone, I would love to get some opinions on something I've been debating. I am an actress and recently started training for stunts. I am going to have to join SAG soon in order to work in stunts so I need to pin down my professional name. My current options are: Brittany Cardoza Brittany Daley-Cardoza Brittany D…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
Today while shooting a dialogue heavy scene, I honestly forgot most of the script. I knew generally what I was supposed to be talking about but forgot specific lines. So, improvised. Surprisingly, my fellow actor started improvising too, mainly because what I was saying didnt quite fit the lines he was gonna say. At th…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
We all love acting. And it's a hard thing to achieve sometimes, a good career in it. Do you ever watch shows that you love or movies that you love and then get really sad, because you can just *see* it. You can see how you would act, how a character you play would fit in. And then the sadness hits because it's probably…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
hello, I have been writing ideas for video games for a little while, but I don't know how to make them, I am looking to make a team of 5 to 10 members (that number is including me), but big problem, I don't have enough money to hire anyone, so if anyone would be willing to be paid by percentage of sales, like 10 to 20…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
[William Esper Studio](https://esperstudio.com/) is a world-renowned acting school in New York City. Part of a great legacy of American acting, William Esper Studio has trained some of the greatest and most well-known actors of stage and screen. In teaching the Meisner Technique, William Esper Studio is one of the top…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
I have a few noticeable tattoos and I was wondering how casting directors feel about actors/actresses with tattoos?
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
I'm a 26 year old woman who lives in Portland, Oregon currently. Not a huge city but not small bananas either. I want to get into acting, but am wondering if I'm shooting myself in the foot by being in a smaller city. Any thoughts? Thank you so much for your input.
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
I’m in need of a voice actor for top 10 style videos. There should be about 8 mins of voice over per video and would ideally have you do the scripting aswell. Please contact me about the payment. Thank you
Reddit · 16 Sep 2019
I'm 20 years old and I've wanted to act since I was a little girl. I was in school plays all throughout high school, but other than that I do not have much experience other than a radio commercial from years back and a small extra role in an independent film. I did win a statewide talent show by reenacting a scene from…
