Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Who are your favorite *young* character actors?
and what would you actually define as a character actor? can a lead be a character actor?
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Just a few questions because my career is finally in my hands
So I'm leaving my agent soon because they mostly focus on child actors and haven't been very helpful for the past couple years, plus I'm 18 now and kinda wanna fresh start rather than picking up what my mum and agent have been overseeing. So there's a few things that have been nagging at me now I'm fully in control (On…
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Do acting schools let you miss class to partake in films?
I’ve been thinking about taking a 2 year acting school to better myself as an actor but I also want to constantly try and get roles for the shows and movies. Hypothetically, if I was in acting school and I got a part in a decent movie production, would the school allow me to be absent while I partake in it?
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
You know that saying " there's no such thing as a dumb question," well. . .
I'm ticked off about BG and extra actors being treated so badly by production etc. Recently, on a four day shoot, I was in a pivotal role ( a judge in a military trial) where we did crazy hours, got served cold, terrible food and even starved one day from from 8am to 9pm ( we were marched over to the food tent at 8:30p…
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Actors access advice
What do you do to make your actor's access stand out and get more auditions? Right now, I only have two headshots on my profile with no slate shot, and I don't have a reel, so I use one of my professionlly recorded auditions. I recently took more headshots, so ill add more soon; what is something else I could do to hel…
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
What material do you use to practice/for demo reels?
I am completely brand new to acting, out of school right now, have no connections, no experience from school, etc. So i'm basically learning and building my foundation from scratch. I want to make a demo reel out of self tapes and I was wondering what script material and/or how do you find material to use for these tap…
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Acting/talent agencies in Chicago?
I am 17, almost 18 and I will be moving to Chicago for college along with some other friends. We all plan on living together, a bunch of actors and writers. Anyway, I was wondering if there were other actors/writers/comedians here who both live and work in Chicago to see what your guy's thoughts and opinions were on th…
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Do actors struggle with being fake or not themselves when they're not acting?
Acting requires you to fake who you are and how you behave. Does this translate into your real life?
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
Not aiming for a career?
Hi! Since there aren't any stupid questions out there, I thought I might as well share something that's been on my mind lately. ​ I have dreamed of acting in a historical film/tv-show/whatever for almost as long as I can remember. Both History and art have been major interests in my life, and at some point, I ju…
Reddit · 5 Nov 2022
If I change my look by shaving my head would my acting clips be useless?
I’m a 24M actor & this past year(my first year of acting) I was blessed to book quite a few lead roles in films & was even a guest-star on a network TV show! This is great because I’ll have clips to put together a solid demo reel & will hopefully help me as I seek representation! In regards to my hair/look…I’m biracial…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Can social media ruin your chances as an aspiring actor ?
I'm fairly new to this sub, as I'm sure there have been similar posts but this is something that's been on my mind lately. Just to clarify I'm not an actor by any means, but dream of becoming one (I've only gotten some very small gigs here and there), so I'm still trying to get seen. Posting on social media and embodyi…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Acting in college, AT a college
Hey r/acting! First of all, I want to sincerely thank everyone who runs this subreddit for giving us such incredible information for FREE. Like... this is insane (in the best possible way). My question is: do film producers ever come to college productions and "scout" actors like coaches do for games? If so, what colle…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Is it possible to overcome the anxiety if you used to be confident?
So basically Im 17 yo and I wanted to get into acting. I absolutely loved it as a kid and I did a lot of stuff actually. I wrote poems, I liked to draw, ...anything artistic. And I remember I felt so alive when acting and it just suited my personality really well. I was just the type of person who you could tell was in…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
General questions about Demo Reels
Apologies if these are silly or obvious questions - I couldn't find a place that answered them. My friends have been encouraging me to try out voice acting as at least a hobby for a while - I'm a professional singer and I already have most of the necessary equipment and It's something I've been interested in for a whil…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
What do Agents look for?
Hi Reddit, I'm currently looking into submitting myself to a few agencies near me and I want to know what they usually look for. I've submitted myself to a few agencies about a year and a half ago and heard nothing back. I think this was partly because the only experience I had was high school theater and amateur heads…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Looking to hire Asian male actor/voice actor
(Added compensation rates to the bottom, it's $45/hr to $105/hr) Are you interested in being an inspiration for millions of people who want to change their lives for the better? We need an asian man with a far-east asian accent to help us market one of our products (a bracelet) to an international audience. We prefer t…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Backed out of a role because I found the production company had fake trailer views
I applied for a small supporting role in an indie feature film on actors access. I did the audition and it was just facial expressions and a couple days later they said that I got the role. I have looked into the flashing company a little bit and it was SAG and looked alright. I decided to look up the production compan…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Law and Order
Hey fellow actors, Just wanted to take a poll to see who all has worked on law and order in this subreddit. The one thing I hear about that show is that everyone knows someone who worked on it. If you did, did you like it? Is it a fun time in set? Thanks!
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Toronto background work question about the film Priscilla?
I saw recently that Priscilla is filming in Toronto and I was wondering does anyone know how to get cast as a background actor in the film?
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
I'm starting to forget about acting and it's scary.
I've been auditioning since mid-2016 and booked a few student films but nothing for TV/film. Then, I was so incredibly lucky to get a full time job during the pandemic. I'm almost 2 years in and I definitely noticed that I haven't been on casting sites much and my dreams of becoming an actor are slowly fading away. For…
Reddit · 4 Nov 2022
Best agencies if I LIKE doing small/background roles?
I'm in LA and occasionally work for Central Casting. I actually really enjoy being an extra. I did a small speaking part in a short film as well that I found on Backstage. I'm not set on "making it big" but enjoy the industry. I'm interested in background work and/or small speaking roles. Are there any agencies you'd r…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 · 3 Nov 2022
Directing Actors
Hello all, I’m an aspiring director looking to learn more about the experience of actors from pre-production (rehearsal, table reads) to production to help elevate those I work with. Nothing more frustrating for an actor to work with a director who knows NOTHING about acting, and I don’t wanna be that guy. With that sa…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
How to deal with/manage actors as a director in situation like this?
There was this short I wrote, and set out to produce and direct. I found a DP, got the two actors needed, the locations etc… But the lead actor, I was chatting about the script, and then he sends me a “revised” version (he didn’t tell me he wanted/was going to make changes). I disagreed with him, I thought his changes…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
Organized actors, what time of year is usually the most busy?
I mean, you don't have to be organized, you could also answer this based on a feeling. Let's say for reference the past 5 years. What time of year did you receive or get the most auditions and or work of any kind? *If someone knows a public database that has stats for this please comment. (I searched the reddit searchb…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
Does anyone else feel like it's impossible to make it as an actor if your not born into wealth or a product of nepotism?
I recently saw a Buzzfeed article about actors you might not realize were nepotism hires. These actors may not be huge names but they are the children of some of the biggest actors in the world or the children of industry big timers. Even the smallest costar/guest star roles are given to nepotism actors. There was also…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
I'm a lead in a TV film - sneakily asked to lose weight 4 days before shoot begins. don't know how to feel
Hello everyone! TW: weight / weight loss. Throwaway account because I'm a bit paranoid. I've been cast a few weeks ago as the female lead in a TV film - not an English speaking production but European. I'm very used to working on UK based projects (UK, US or European prods) and have more than a decade of professional a…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
help
hi reddit, I'm a 19 year old actor with no agent and I just want to rant for a minute and get some advice. I’ve been in love with acting ever since I was 9 and I realized I wanted to do it as a career 5 years ago. I feel like I’m getting so close to making it a career, I feel like the universe is giving me all the righ…
Reddit · 3 Nov 2022
As an actor, how do you like being ‘directed’?
What qualities in a director and a set make you feel the most comfortable, confident and bring out your best performances?
Reddit · 2 Nov 2022
Any Agents Lurking Here?
Agent friends!! I/we want to hear from you! Do you feel like it's been slow lately as well? How has the industry been treating you lately, and where do you feel like work has been exciting or dull? Any pet peeves you want to air out, or any dream films or shows that you'd love to get a client on??? I'm always so intrig…
Reddit · 2 Nov 2022
How do child actors deal with bullying scenes
When child actors do movie scenes in which they are getting bullied by other students or being laughed by other students or the class do they really feel that they are getting bullied and annoyed or do they feel like it's just normal acting because I feel sorry for these child actors if they feel they are getting bulli…
Reddit · 2 Nov 2022
How to use a stage name?
I would like to make sure to use a stage name from the get-go so I can avoid confusion. There is an online submission that I plan on submitting to, but I don’t want to end up stuck with my legal name. What do I write on the submission email? “Thank you, *stage name*” ? When I set up my Actors Access and IMDb pro, do I…
Reddit · 2 Nov 2022
Just for fun
Which name would catch your attention if it was an actors name? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/yknw0z)
Reddit · 2 Nov 2022
Are there any actors here who also serve in the military? How do you balance it?
Thought it best to ask the internet about this one. I've been out of college for a few years and have picked up some professional acting credits here and there. (Regional contracts, day-player roles; Nothing too crazy) Lately, I've been working part-time as a bartender and freelancing to pay the bills. Thankful for the…
Reddit · 1 Nov 2022
How to get theatre auditions when you primarily read for tv/film?
I mostly read for co-stars, occasionally when god graces me with her love, something bigger, but theatre has always been a huge brick wall, which to me, feels backwards, like i've always heard theater is the pathway to film/tv. certainly not for me! anyway, i realize my reps are just more tv/film focused, but i finally…
Reddit · 1 Nov 2022
As a minority performer, I really want to see the end of certain 'positive discrimination'
The thing that prompted me to write this is a Tweet from Kit Connor, lead actor on Heartstopper TV show, who was forced to 'come out' via social media due to pressure from supposed fans who accused him of queer baiting... simply for playing a bi character in a TV show, and then being seen holding hands with a girl in p…
Reddit · 1 Nov 2022
Tips for an audition in English for someone who has another mother tongue
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I have a very good friend that wants to be an actor. He has studied acting here and even acted in some plays and a soap opera. But now he's auditioning for the Art of Acting Studio in LA and has to send some videos to them, and is kind of nervous because he says he focuses so much on not messing…
Reddit · 1 Nov 2022
How to do kissing sounds?
I am mainly an audio engineer so voice acting isn't really my specialty so I apologize for what might seem like a simple question. I'm working on something that has a lot of kissing and smooch sounds in the script that needs to be replaced due to the actor not being able to do them. I was asked if I could replace them…
Reddit · 1 Nov 2022
Advice for dad of an 8yo actress?
My daughter started acting during the pandemic. She booked a role in a 3 month run of a musical at a 900-person theater on her first audition. She just shot a holiday (union) commercial for a major car brand and today booked another (non-union) commercial for another national company. My wife and I are new to all of th…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2022
Finding the right market for ultra-specific voice acting talents
Hello there! I'm an actor investigating the voiceover industry and I'm having a problem I didn't anticipate. I've looked over all the major services - Fiverr, Upwork, Voice.com, etc - and I'm yet to find something that would seem to work well with what I do. I can do a lot of very specific voices and impressions - an o…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2022
Actors Access Video Pixellation
I have a great camera (or so I thought), but my videos look like sh\*t on Actors Access. I know this happens to everyone, but I have peeped other actors' reels and have seen a few which look clearer than mine. Is there some tip that I'm missing, beyond just uploading even higher resolution footage?
Reddit · 31 Oct 2022
Working actors on here that are recurring guest stars / series regulars & above: what are your THOUGHTS through out the day?
i'm getting metaphysical as fuck, because doing things "the normal way" isn't getting me where I want to be. I am trying to reprogram my mind & my subconscious mind with thoughts of abundance, wealth, success, and ultimately with the same thoughts that series regulars have through out the day, so that I can transform m…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2022
actors choice
If acting is mostly actors choice why do u need classes ? all classes teach is headshots, resume, portfolio etc. just ways to spend money. Anyone can join their schools low-budget theatre program and come out with amazing acting. There’s bad actors that have “token” classes. All acting is is the interpretation of how a…
Reddit · 31 Oct 2022
What's the deal with actor's trailers?
This is a bit of a newbie question, but what's the deal with the trailers actors have? What is their main purpose? How many actors on a production get them (only the top stars, all recurring roles, everyone including day players, etc)? How nice are they inside?
Reddit · 30 Oct 2022
Who is it!?
My Mum says I remind her of a singer/actress from maybe the 90s, early 2000s. She might be American. She might be called Melissa. Emphasis on the mights! Oh, she has dark hair. Fgs, help me in this pursuit. Oh, also, she wasn't mainstream.
Reddit · 30 Oct 2022
how to check if a stage name is available
Hi, ​ I'm new to acting and was wondering how to make sure a stage name was not already taken by any other actors. I've searched imdb and heard that I should check in with sag aftra. Does anyone else have any other good resources or databases to see if an acting stage name is unused? ​ Thanks!
Reddit · 30 Oct 2022
Online Agent/Manager Showcases
Can anyone who has done the showcases from acting and voice studios and actors connection tell me how they work? Like I know it’s says there a Q&A then you have the chance to perform but is it like a performance in front of everyone who is on the zoom or just for the agent/manager like in a breakout room or something?
Reddit · 30 Oct 2022
UK actor here. How do you source your work?
I've been acting for a little over 4 years now and have an agent. So far I've gotten all my roles from starnow and backstage but I am now on spotlight. I'd love to hear how you find work aside from those methods! Just trying to get myself out there more. Hopefully this is helpful to other Uk actors too. Cheers!
Reddit · 30 Oct 2022
Starting out need advice
Hey everyone I am new to the subreddit, growing up I took multiple acting and improv classes as an adult I have 2 years work experience as a scare actor where ive gotten to do lots of character development and voice acting. I have been told I have a very good facial structure and jaw to act or model I am getting headsh…
Reddit · 30 Oct 2022
Looking for advice.
Hey everyone I am new to this subreddit and am intrested in doing voice acting the past two years Ive been a scare actor and it has provided plenty of opportunities to get to voice act for certain characters for example mine tonight had a very deep southern Louisiana accent and I nailed it where should I go from here t…