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Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
To be clear and in line with rules I am NOT making an ad looking for free work. I am looking for advice and providing slight feedback for help giving better advice. ———————————— I have been reading a webnovel that had nothing but text to speech audio on YouTube and it happens to be one of my favorites as well. I think…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
I am a actor and have been for over one year. I'm 19 years old and have started auditioning for roles after taking classes for a while. I auditioned for a part in a short film and booked the role. I had zoom meetings with the director and producers. We were all on the same page about the film artistically. Three days p…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
I’m a writer/actor. I’ve written a few short films so I wanted to see if anybody was down to collab on making one so we could all get some good reel footage. All departments are welcome!! I’ve never done this before, but I just thought maybe it would be fun to try and set something up. As soon as I get some responses I…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
I’m interviewing for a stable, better salary, entry-level, healthier job that I think I have a shot at. However, I’m questioning if I should be transparent about auditioning and the chance that when I book, I may have to drop everything to shoot if it’s more than a day. On the other hand I could also best position myse…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
Hello everyone. Been on this sub for quite a while and I am actually about to get started. I finished my first training, now in the follow-up training. Claimed a domain and my website is being made. I am firstly gonna focus on the mother tongue which is Dutch. Has anyone got any tips a starting voice actor should know?…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
Working on being more transparent because I think transparency is important for us actors! Helps to see we aren’t all living in an isolated bubble. More or less in order for the year: 1. booked and shot a costar for a new show on NBC. 2. Direct booking. Shot an Indy being produced by one of the guest stars of the NBC s…
Reddit · 15 Dec 2022
I love seeing people's acting stats just because it makes me realize how much of acting is a marathon, and not a race! So if you're ever so willing, please leave your stats down below. I'll start with mine (I actually started auditioning in April - I'm new to this all, so I don't have the full 12 months in) Theatrical…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2022
This is mostly related to being an extra but I am curious about the perspective of principal actors as well I joined SAG in October and work came as frequently as it did when I was non union for a couple weeks. I was working my usual 2-3 days a week between testing until early November. I haven’t got any work from cast…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2022
First time posting here but I'm looking for some advice. I’m currently with a mid-tier, reputable agent in LA but am thinking it might be time for a change. I moved to LA during the pandemic and signed with the first agent I met with so I’m not sure what the average amount of auditions vs how much you book is. In the t…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2022
- Do you get paid equally for equal screen time as your male counterparts? - Is moving to and working in London worth it? - Does getting an agent aid in lifting visa restrictions or so? (educate me please!) - If you are a citizen of another country, how are a working actor in the UK? (I personally want to start working…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2022
I am 20 and am interested in being an actor, but unfortunately I can be very slow at times and am not the best with directions sadly. I feel like if I ever do try to become an actor on stage or in front of the camera, I'd mess up and the director would be yelling at me, and they would have to start a scene all over aga…
Reddit · 14 Dec 2022
Looking for some advice. I just got cast in a big supporting role in an audio drama podcast on a major online casting platform, recording remotely. I sent in the first 3 minutes of audio as the director requested, and the he thought I sounded too different than my audition, and had too much energy in my voice, so asked…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2022
Its almost time to choose what university to go to i would love to pursue acting and go to a university where i learn and improve my capabilites as an actor(england is really expensive as it can be 20.000 quids and up for international students) if anyone knows any good unis inside the eu i would appreciate some sugges…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2022
For fear of criticism from friends family I’m posting this under my secondary account. So like the title says, I’m curious if my situation is just simply impossible. I’m a 21 year old guy living in a small town here about a half an hour outside of Corpus Christi. Currently the only productions I’ve been in are only a f…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2022
I’m working on a scene with someone I have absolutely zero chemistry with. Meaning neither do we get along, nor do we see eye to eye on how to approach the scene. Because of our creative differences, the scene is turning out to be very awkward and one of my worst performances so far. But its just so hard to work with t…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2022
Quick disclaimer: not a doctor, physical therapist, personal trainer, or any other kind of expert in this field. This is just my personal experience going from someone who seriously hated working out to someone who's taken stunt classes regularly for the past two years. :) I've still got a lot to learn, but I hope this…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2022
I have a backstage, casting network, and actors access. I have been applying daily for months and getting no responses. I’m trying to get background work to get my sag card but at this rate idk how long it will take to get three background roles. I have no work to show for an agent its so frustrating. Ik if given the o…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2022
I’m a 24 years old Indian actor living in Mumbai, I’m planning to shift base to the US next year. I’ve given myself 2 options i.e. LA or NY. I’ve been looking into acting courses for weeks now still feel like I haven’t been able to narrow down my options. I’m all over the place trying to decide which course, acting tec…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2022
Is this something most actors can do? (misspelled in title to avoid being taken down. Automated system thinks I'm asking how to)
Reddit · 12 Dec 2022
I’m 14 years old, and I aspire to be a voice actor, however I just don’t know where to start, I tried Voice.com but you have to be 18 to do anything on there, are there any other websites for voice actors or just any helpful tips? Cheers
Reddit · 12 Dec 2022
As the title suggests, I'm looking for some voice actors who can do the voice of Anakin Skywalker(Hayden Christensen), Yoda (Frank Oz), Old Obi-wan kenobi ( Alec Guiness) for my star wars fan-edit of the sequel trilogy. I'm attempting to make the sequel trilogy better with including some characters from the prequels an…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
I’m planning to move to the US next year but I am still confused as to which city is better for actors in terms of getting auditions, finding an agent etc.
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
Hello, r/acting !I am currently 17 years old, reside in Australia, and will begin college in 2023 to pursue a degree unrelated to acting or the arts. I just experienced a little of burnout and was contemplating a career in acting. I've been interested in acting for a few years and enjoy playing characters in short film…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
So, I’m a late bloomer. I’ve always loved acting and have done things here and there (local theatre, background in films) but it always felt unattainable as something to really go for, and I was also mostly focusing on music and my band. This last year though, I’ve tried to be more serious about acting and have been au…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
I've heard that streaming TV shows (Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, etc) tend to "film like movies" in the sense where they do crossboard filming, or they film scenes from all episodes at one location, and then move on to the next. I can see how this resembles the movie style, and streaming shows have more time to film than ne…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
Should you really spend money on expensive acting classes? I don’t understand how to find and get experience from nothing. Can you just film scenes at your house and use it on your reel? We’re all actors rich and could afford these expensive classes?
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
I’m in drama school and want to start applying for things on Backstage to develop my experience and beef up my acting resume. Some of these jobs require self tapes, and I was wondering if anyone could give me self tape kit recommendations that are portable (lighting, background screen, etc). I’m also pretty new to acti…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
I got cast in a play, but as many different bit parts, I will have roughly like 15 lines altogether. I am a beginner. I am wondering if this is worth accepting or if I should keep looking around for other shows that might give me something more substantial to work with. All of my friends got leads as well, so it is eve…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
Hi,pursuing actor here, have done a few local 3 month programs with different local teachers and have been thinking of taking it to the next level and I’ve been thinking of moving to the states/London (probably states) in order to enroll in a larger program to deepen my skills and improve everything I know (and also to…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
Hi I would love to find auditions for commercials and more print work. I’ve been self submitting on backstage and casting networks & actors access but I have no luck sometimes but wonder if having an agent would help. I am sag eligible so I feel like that would help but how do I go about submitting? And I’m based in ny…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
I got this gig on Backstage. I'm a newbie actor seeking any experience. But I don't know how would I categorize this project on my resume. It's not a movie or a play. It's a video of a monologue. How would you categorize it? ​ [https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-kardashian-komplex-2544847/jordan-skopp-4516527…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
In the middle of anxious financial situation. Do you guys save up money in a different bank account for situations like these? If you are a non established actor, how do you plan your finance? Any perspective is welcomed!
Reddit · 11 Dec 2022
Okay so I’m an aspiring actor and i’ve recently auditioned for a role that i really wanted, got a callback, but only an ensemble role and i’ve been really beating myself up about it. Eg. saying things like ‘why did i ever try, i was never good enough, im such an idiot i should just stop’. If anyone has any tips on how…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
I've been in the city for a few years now and I'm trying to take my game to the next level both craft wise & networking wise. I'm wondering what other good resources you guys use in the city that I might not be aware of? I'm aware of and a member of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to take advantage of their workshops, The Act…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
Do you guys starting out acting at 16 is too late? I just turned 16 and I don’t really know how to start off and when you look at successful actors majority of them started at a very young age in theatre and musicals to get experience young. It feels hard to start off. What should my first step be as a 16 year old? I t…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
Hi hopefully the title made sense lol, let me tell you a little bit about my journey bc I’m lost again. So I started my actor journey professionally last year ish with doing background work on major film sets and my goal before was to rush through and collect the 3 waviers so I can join sag because everyone on set was…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
What can recent college graduates do to get into the industry as a working actor besides going to grad school? Any advice?
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
I live in Italy and Germany at the moment and all the websites I stumble by like backstage, actor access, casting frontier are all for US locations which is pretty damn far away. Does anyone know a website like these for Europe? Thanks.
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
I'm now considering being a voice actor, could I also be a YouTuber as a secondary hobby?
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
I'm a working actor in DFW. Been in a handful of commercials this year but have ever only seen one (and only cause it got recorded for me by a family member). I met a friend on set who said she got all her footage that she shares on her socials through certain websites. I tried it but couldn't seem to find anything. Ho…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
Does anyone have good resources for understanding the theater business as an actor? I just finished Peter Skagan's "Screen Acting Trade Secrets" and found it incredibly insightful into the film and TV industry and how to best market yourself as an actor in that side of performance. Anyone know of anything similar for c…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2022
I think as actors, being well versed in the the processes behind every film and performance is very important and something I am trying to learn more about. Is there anyone in here that do "case studies" with their favourite films to help them learn and if so what do you look for because I want to start watching films…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
Hey! Just wanted to see if anyone had experience with Juilliard’s extension courses, particularly scene study? Was there a particular methodology they taught? And, they say it is open to brand new beginners to professional actors, so, I was curious if they split the class up in any way? They only offer one section of s…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
How to start acting in my situation? So I live in Europe, I am from a country in which English isn’t the native language. So we naturally have a strange accent, but unlike others I think I know English quite well. I am a 10th grader (sophomore year). Soon I will play a minor role, or so my director told me (don’t have…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
Have any of you Europe-based actors had success getting UK agents? I’ve heard some actors from other European countries have managed to get agents in the UK, and since it’s the center of film and TV in Europe it’s quite beneficial to have one. I was wondering does anyone know is it okay to just approach agencies with a…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
I am a postgraduate student in London currently completing a 1 year course in film production. I wanted to study the business of film for future projects and make UK connections. When the programme ends, I am entitled to a 2 year graduate visa in which I can work in the UK without sponsorship. Once this 2 year period e…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
Im 17 and I am from an eastern european country where movies nowdays are not taken very serious,I like acting a lot and i don t wanna sound narcisistic but people told me I d make a good actor,altough I have never in my life played in a theatre.I just can t think of another thing that would earn me money and like it fo…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
One thing I have been thinking about a lot recently is: how can we as actors spend our time when we are not acting, prepping for auditions, etc really feeling like we are moving forward? I feel jealous of musicians because they can spend so much down time writing music, but as an actor, there’s only so much monologue m…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
Hi Reddit VAs, I've been voice acting for around 2 months, and I've had my brother criticize my voice acting right when I started. I was really sensitive to that because he was criticizing something I am the most hard with myself, and while I know it's not going to happen now (I've told him about it, and he stopped say…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2022
is not a with the best performance, but the one with a memorable and has a unique performance(there is a performance that you like) and who succeed play different roles without being generic. In my opinion, the best is christian bale: I like his acting style and I think it's amazing how he bring an acting show in any r…
