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Reddit · 23 May 2022
If you live in Chicago and get into SAG-AFTRA, do you… ever travel for opportunities? I have heard of some actors who live in Chicago but also have a condo in LA. How do they make that work? Wouldn’t you need to fly out for callbacks? Seems like a bad return on investment. Would love to hear your thoughts and wisdom!
Reddit · 23 May 2022
Hi i’m so sorry i wasn’t sure where to post this and this seems like a decent subreddit to ask this in, but i was wondering how do actors move so silently? such as in Daredevil (pls excuse this example i’m currently binge watching it and it’s what sparked this question) and the main character when he’s in his persona a…
Reddit · 23 May 2022
Because they can change their tonality and body language easily
Reddit · 23 May 2022
Hello! I’m looking to start submitting my resume and reels to talent agents in Philly and NYC who represent actors in the tri-state area (I’m in central NJ). I’m new to the east coast so I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start. I’m not a beginner… had almost 20 years of representation, on the other side of t…
Reddit · 23 May 2022
I wanna be an an actress so bad, I have no prior experiences neither taken classes. Don’t have money for online classes or have classes near me. What can I do in my situation??
Reddit · 23 May 2022
Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career? Hello everyone I’m a meld actor late 20s and I’m a up and coming actor and was wondering what would be an acceptable and professional approach to showing off my physique on IMDb? Would shirtless pictures turn off producers and directors? This ha…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
So, I have an issue which makes me feel quite frustrated. I've always had this passion for acting and I've come to really see myself as talented at it through all my endeavours. I am always drawn back to it and I love entertaining. An acting teacher of mine told me to sign up for small parts and I've been doing as much…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
I got some down time and decided to do my [Pilot Season list](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/g306qr/3year_totals_young_adult_pilot_season_bookings/) again to see if there has been any significant shift in the balance of casting in the young adult range due to the pandemic. There hasn't, but as usual, there ar…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Hi Folks Does anyone know what accent this voice is from? I hear this one all the time, from TV's to radio stations. My support worker Ian thinks this one is from Surrey. What do you guys think? [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8mfMcY7760OASSZqzpH4nggxBuHJ-f3/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8mfMcY…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Hey everyone, I’m in my final year of university and I’m working on my final few assignments. Due to some factors outside of my control I’ve had to take extensions meaning I have two weeks to get my assignments in. I’m looking for around 3-4 voice actors for me to edit them a show reel. You could receive this for free…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Maybe I’m misunderstanding this advice, but this is the first time I’m hearing this! This casting director said this on her Instagram today and it was co-signed by a few agents: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd1LI7oJfj-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Again, I’ve never understood it to be a “cash grab” to self submit to projects…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Hello all! I’m going to begin teaching acting lessons soon, and was curious if anyone had any recommendations on where to start with a young (12) pre-teen girl? She has lots of dance experience but has never taken acting classes before. These are also individual lessons so group exercises won’t work! I have a pretty so…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Mid 20s male with undergraduate law degree. Last few years I've been working with my parents and focusing on my mental health, etc. I have a HUGE love of film and through therapy etc discovered that my true calling is acting. Its just something I really want to do. What's the reality here? I want to start self teaching…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
I’ve been working on a TikTok series. I recently filmed a skit with peanut butter. And due to the peanut butter recall right now I figured it would be a good test run for an episode. It’s like two lines. Just a small phone conversation. Only a $10 gig If it works good then it could turn into a paid gig if you stay with…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Hi lovely people, I'm an actor, currently finishing a 1 year post grad fast track course at a decently connected drama school in London UK. My graduate showcase is coming up and that means I need to start cold emailing agents in order to try and get them to come and see the show. I did this at our half year show case w…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Im curious of others stories. Basically I have a lot of mental illnesses so I struggle learning staging and processing stuff. I'm very poor at learning choreography as well. But once I get everything I think I'm good. From my experience directors usually seem regretful casting/directing me and baby me at first. Then wh…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Ok so I’m an actor and have been acting for a little over 7 years. I’ve competed on both a state and national level 4 times with my troupe and I am very passionate about acting. Being an actor is my dream and I know that I will make it, but I don’t know where to look to get an agent. I’m going to be living in nyc in Se…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
Hi! so I’ve been lucky enough to get featured BG on the last few movies i’ve done. i’m very likable and take direction well, so i’ve built a relationship with a production company. it’s way better than typical bg, but i’m really just wanting to get a line at this point. I got hand picked for my most recent featured bg…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
I'm not new to audio drama in that I've worked on radio plays and comedy in the UK (as a writer) but I am new to producing and so I'm learning as I write with the an being to produce my audio drama myself. I'll want to employ actors but as I'm in a small town in Australia, I'm limited and know I'll need to work with pe…
Reddit · 22 May 2022
First time doing an “actor role”! So I received my call sheet for this tv show I’ll be on for the first time and I’m seeing several different times listed. Email header: CALL=0700 Email body: Unit call=0700 Call sheet attachment: Unit call=0700, shoot call=0730, beside my name HMW=1400 and on set=1500 Is my call time 0…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
So I was emailed by a legit producer for bbc to be a supporting actor in a new drama, she asked for my measurements as costume fitting is Monday and Tuesday and also asked for a recent selfie. After I sent this she hasn’t responded since then. Does she not require any more info atm and will email me today or literally…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
Hello so currently I’m looking for a voice actor for the main male character in my webcomic series “meet the Richardson family” which you can view on webtoon and on my Instagram page @watashie. I am currently looking for voice actor so I can dub my comic to post on tiktok. Your work will be paid and it is name your pri…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
Hi, I'm a teen actress. So I want to work with A3 artist agency, a specific agent named Jamie pillet actually, but the agency only takes industry referrals. And I know what some of you might tell me, network. But I'm an introverted person, I have anxiety, and it's hard for me to network. I take acting classes and know…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
In need of a hand hold I guess. Does anyone else just constantly think that they absolutely suck? With the exception of a handful of moments I honestly just feel like Im a terrible actress. Im on the set as my first lead of a feature and am honestly embarrassed at almost every scene Ive done so far. I blew my close up…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
So I’m wanting to try and get back into theatre once I made my big move to a big city, but my agent isn’t too keen on me doing theatre, since she wants me available for roles in film, TV, commercials, etc. I also read another article of a guy saying “if you’re gonna do theatre, stay in theatre.” And I just don’t feel l…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
I’ve had an agent for exactly a year now but still no job :( I’ve had a few auditions but my brother has had more with a different agency he is with. He is 13. I know it could be age but I just feel like I’m doing something wrong. I got my agency through acting showcase so I feel confident in saying I’m a good actor an…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
Hi All, An indie feature where I had a supporting role will be premiering at tribeca (online), but cast/crew have been given guest passes to cast/crew for the festival (we can get priority tickets to other film showings and attend any Tribeca official events minus the opening and closing ceremony). This is my first fes…
Reddit · 21 May 2022
I signed with a commercial agent four months ago and have been on a total of four auditions, all of which my agent landed by submitting on Casting Networks and Actors Access (memberships which I pay for). Had I booked anything, my agent would have received 40% (20 from casting+20 from my net), which I know is sadly the…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
Hey hive, I just moved to NYC last year and I have been struggling to sign with an agent for months now. I have been self-submitting to agencies on websites, DirectSubmit, through email, and I'm about to start sending in hard copies. I am am experienced stage and screen actor with a BFA and extensive training. I'm also…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
I know this girl, let’s call her Kate. Kate and I are in an acting class together. She tends to be competitive for no reason, and is the type to gatekeep/not help others because she is concerned they could take her job. Since I’ve met Kate, she signed to this manger and boasted about all the progress that came from thi…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
Hello everyone! I've been acting since 2016 and prior to COVID I had a good mixture of self-tapes and in-person auditions; I think 70% of my auditions were self-tapes and only 30% were in-person. So when COVID rolled around in 2020, I was pretty comfortable already doing self-tapes. Since COVID, it seems like everythin…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
I travel back and forth between the southeast USA and Calgary/ Toronto for family. I have a southeastern USA based agent. Are there any Canadian agents you recommend? I am a dual citizen, with Actors Access/ Casting Networks profiles/ reel/ modeling portfolio/ training etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
Remember those old commercials on TV with CD compilations of music? I need a deep game show host / radio voice to announce a fake CD commercial for a project I'm doing. It doesn't pay well, but I can pay a small something ($15) so you can buy yourself a few beers. lol.
Reddit · 20 May 2022
Apologies if this gets a little rant-ey. So I’m at that awkward stage in my career where I’m taking a lot of no pay/student gigs in order to build my reel. For the most part the experience hasn’t been too bad, all things considered. Today I was offered a non-paying role in a music video, but only after auditioning was…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
I am new to acting/auditioning and I’m wondering what exactly happens after the deadline for self-tapes submissions for lead/series regular roles in major network/streaming projects. Is it the casting directors who decide which actors get a callback or do they go through the tapes and then send the ones they like on to…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
Hi folks. I have had a website for a long, long time and have updated it a few times over the years. In terms of website content, what do you feel should be elements of a voice actor's website and what do you think would be excess or superfluous content?
Reddit · 20 May 2022
This is mostly a question to anyone who’s ever casted any productions via Actors Access, but also for any actors with an experience in relation to this question. If a role/production is posted on AA and an actor is still able to submit for it even a month after it’s posting, does that mean that the CD is still actively…
Reddit · 20 May 2022
When a new actor gets cast in a role, it's only second-nature for me to do some research to see how that actor made it to their current point. I noticed that most, if not all, sent in audition tapes, and then were told they'd been cast via Zoom. Up until now, I didn't think I could possibly audition for roles while bei…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
I always see that there are showcases on backstage titled like „VIP Agent/Manager Showcase“ where you perform for the industry professionals (via zoom) and get instant feedback. I looked through the list of agents attending and there are agents from very prestigious agencies like CESD, A3 and many more. The cost to att…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
Before the mods ban this question I’m aware that only I can make this choice myself. I would however love some feedback from other actors who have thought about quitting or who have quit. There’s too much to say so I’ll keep it short and sweet: I’ve never had an agent, and am not SAG-AFTRA. I’ve spent most of my career…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
I signed in to Actors Access to upload some new clips and lo and behold I had 13 cMail messages from the past 8 or so weeks. I hadn't received a single email notification for any of these opportunities, most of which are no longer available. Yes, I double-checked and email notifications are turned on. I mostly use the…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
My kids are booked as COVID backup for commercial. shooting is on Wed. ( As back up so they don't need to go to the set unless other actors got covid positive results) Then I and one of the kid won an audition for another commercial as principal. That was yesterday. Their shooting is from Tuesday to Thursday as they sh…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
How to deal with actors who identify too strongly with role? Hi All, I’m directing my first short film, which is a small one location shoot about a home invasion by an escaped felon. The entire film takes place between said felon and a work from home married woman. I’ve shot everything but the ending and am regrouping…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
Our characters are each other's love interest. It's a short film. 15 minutes. Were based in Mumbai, India. The film is being made by our friends. We're all beginners, filmmaking enthusiasts. There are no intimate / kissing scenes, except one where were in a bed sleeping together and we switch off the alarm clock rollin…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
What does your [voice actor website ](https://voiceonscreen.com/)need to include to help casting directors make their decision - and hopefully convince them to decide on you? [https://voiceonscreen.com/6-most-important-parts-of-every-voice-actors-website](https://voiceonscreen.com/6-most-important-parts-of-every-voice-…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
I don’t have a passion. I didn’t know what to do in college, and I picked at random: economics and cs (since from there I can do data science which goes in different fields). However, during the pandemic (the first lockdown) I realized I loved movies and tv series, and I really admire actors and their works. The fact t…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
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 May 2022
I remember reading an acting book a while back. I didn't get too far into it but there was a part where it talked about an actress filming something and she had to keep re-filming the scene because planes were flying overhead. She had to constantly cry as her character or energy between the takes and not lose her chara…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
As I'm sure a lot of you know, visualization, is the practice of envisioning the end-state of your personal goals to help manifest them into reality - visualization obviously is super popular in acting. Actors like Jim Carrey, Will Smith, and Idris Elba have all said visualization was key for them in their careers. The…
Reddit · 19 May 2022
Hi all, ​ I'm finishing up an MFA in the south (of America), and have decided to make a go of it in Philadelphia for at least my first year, for access to NYC and DC markets with the rent of neither. So far it's promising, and I haven't even moved yet! One thing that has worked for me in the southeast has been t…
