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Reddit · 30 Jul 2026

Uploading Photos on Actors Access - Quality Loss

Hi all, hope you're doing well. I'm here with a quick question--I'm uploading photos on Actors Access, but I'm noticing that it's reducing the quality of the photos once I preview my profile. I've tried cropping the photo to be 500x700 pixels, also have tried changing the color profile to sRBG, but the photos are still…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Direction advice

Hello, I know I’ve asked this question a few times before in this sub but I like to get as many perspectives and opinions as possible to better guide my decision with all the facts and information. But I was wondering what advice anyone would have for me a 20 year old who wants to become a film/voice actor ever since m…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

I Got My Acting Results And I’m Not Happy

So for context, I attend Identity School of Acting in London. I have been enjoying my time there and it was the reason why I moved to London before I even auditioned for it. It was actually because of Damson Idris’ performance in Snowfall that I decided to attend the school after I found out he attended as well. Ironic…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Horrible Experience on local SF Bay Area TV Show Film Set

First, I got to set at 9 AM and was not needed for a scene until 6 PM. We got told we wouldn't be needed until 2 PM after our arrival on set which is already super unprofessional. **I submitted for a supporting role and was not informed I was an extra until like 3 PM when they were calling for all the "extras." If I ha…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Nothing for months, then too damn much on one day.

I've been with my agent for about three months now, non-union, waiting and hoping to start getting union work. (Or like so many actors...*any work.*) This week I self-submitted for a non-union commercial project that promises to be a lot of fun, actually. Then this morning I get my first check avail for a union job. (H…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Casting Networks for Background Acting a worth it?

I’ve finished the two week trial which I was convinced to try from a fellow BG actor. I’ve not booked a single job. is it worth it to start paying? He shared he got 2-3 gigs a week off it.

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

How do you deal with working on an acting set for months?

I hear a lot of movies film five to six months while tv shows might film nine months or maybe a year. How do you deal with being on set for so long and working 14 to 16 hour days? I know a lot of actors dont have to go through that because a lot of actors don’t always get so lucky to work an acting job for that long bu…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

How to do a self tape with a super short script?

Hello, I’m thinking of submitting a self tape to a local commercial project. This is one of my first self tapes ever, and I really don’t have much experience in the acting sphere besides some classes, but want to get into it. I’ve watched a lot of actor’s self tapes, but the script that is provided for this audition is…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Is Dragonukconnects gone?

I've been an actor in the DMV now for a few years and regularly check their postings. For the past few months whenever I try to go to their website on Firefox and Chrome, I get a message that the site is undergoing extended maintenance. Is this something on my end or is everyone getting this message? I'd reach out dire…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

[PAID] Voice Actors Needed to Tell a Short Story (max 10 mins)

# We’re looking for voice actors to record a short story to help us market our app Alias on TikTok. ✅ Note: this post has been cleared by the mods. **The gig:** * Length: 1–10 min voice recording * Pay: $30 USD per recording (you can submit multiple) * Turnaround: apply now, and once you get full details back from us w…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

A tough decision for me to make :/

Hey! I'm a 20 year old aspiring actor and filmmaker based in Denmark. I’m in a bit of a tough spot, and to be honest, I’m really unsure about what to do. I’ve been offered a place in a physiotherapy education (last 3,5 years), starting this summer. There’s no doubt that my greatest passion in life is film and acting, i…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Voice Actor

I’m looking for a voice that has a younger feel, closer to a young adult male voice, while still being able to deliver serious and suspenseful documentary-style narration. The style is similar to Dr. Insanity — using real police incidents, bodycam footage, 911 calls, interrogations, court records, and case files. Here’…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

Real-life actor couples, what's it like dating another actor?

I'm curious to hear about experiences from actors who are/have been in a relationship with other actors, whether you ever had to act together or not. Do you feel like it made your relationship better or more complicated? What were the biggest upsides or downsides? And if you ever had to act as a couple with your partne…

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Reddit · 29 Jul 2026

What to expect as a child actor?

So I'm just curious to know what the process of getting casted and working on set would be like for a minor and just what the process is like in general. Is accommodation getting paid for both actor and guardian? The flight? Does the family have to be financially wealthy to be able to get in? What about school? Just al…

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Stage 32 · 28 Jul 2026

The 1 Question I Always Ask During An Agent Meeting

The 1 Question I Always Ask During An Agent Meetinghttps://youtu.be/lFNOpfWjaQMThe one question I ask during every agent meeting took me years to figure out.The answer to this question gives me great insight to who I am asan actor.Have you ever asked a question during an introductory meeting, or were asked a helpful qu…

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Stage 32 · 28 Jul 2026

Moving to LA Soon – Looking for Advice from Those Who’ve Done It

Hey everyone, I’ll be moving to Los Angeles in the next couple of weeks (or sometime this summer), and I’d love to hear from people who have already made the move while pursuing acting. I’m curious—what jobs helped you stay afloat while still giving you the flexibility to audition and work on projects? It doesn’t have…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

NYC ACTORS - Best Stella Adler Studio Class?

HI!!! Looking to try a different studio in NYC for classes. Have gone to all the ones we all know of, but have yet to try Stella Adler. Can anyone suggest good classes/teachers at the school? Interested in the 8 week courses, not conservatory training! Thank you :)

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

Overwhelmed with creating a Reel

Hey everyone, I’m an actor based in NYC and moved here about two years ago. Lately I’ve been getting completely overwhelmed by one thing: creating a reel. My goal is TV and film, but I don’t really have any scene footage yet. I have several monologues I’ve recorded from my training, but I know that’s not really what ca…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

How to tell my agent I want to leave them?

Hey guys so I need help, I am wanting to move on from my agent and look for a new agent after being with my agent for only 1 year and I want to know how should I word my email to them?? for context they won’t put me in the actors program in the agency cause I don’t have a professional showreel and they have kept me in…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

BL Animation series(Long term)

BL project! Guys tysm! The BL animation series has finally boomed in auditions, and now we only have 3, spots left. Lester Crestlock Singer, Jae Joon and Daisuke Sato Please send me your auditions via email: newreef27@gmail.com (I dont have drawings of the twins yet so I'll just use tomodachi life for now.) HIRING FOR…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

Advice for a difficult acting role

Hello, I am not a voice actor but I will be acting for an event and I will need to hold a monotone, raspy, kind of hoarse voice, non stop, repeating the same thing over and over for a good 3-4 minutes straight (with 15-25 minutes of pause inbetween each set) for 3 hours a night for a couple of months. Obviously voice f…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

"Is my voice acting director sabotaging me?" (UPDATE)

[https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/1pm6lml/is\_my\_voice\_acting\_director\_sabotaging\_me/](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/1pm6lml/is_my_voice_acting_director_sabotaging_me/) (Check this post out if you require context.) Alright, so It's been quite a long time since my last post, and I (M, 1…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

Meeting with a casting director!

Yesterday I got a call from my manager that a casting director wanted to meet me! After further research (IMDBpro) I learned she has won an Emmy for casting and has had other Artios award nominations for casting. I’m wondering how rare this is for a Non-Union actor who has just begun his professional acting career?

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

Is chemistry subjective?

I always felt like chemistry was more of a natural connection actors feel that comes through on camera, so I'm aware that's not always going to be the case even if the actors themselves are talented. But there have been times where I think actors have good chemistry, only to see other people saying the opposite, and vi…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

Table work expectations?

First time director here. I have been in multiple productions but only two have had any kind of “table work” and both were very different. For my first directing venture I’d like to facilitate table work but am not really sure how to approach it. I have a list of some very basic discussion questions for each actor (wha…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

“New York is a great first date. It takes you out, shows you everything it has on offer. L.A. makes you wait for it.” Anya Taylor-Joy

Actors, what’s your take? “Taylor-Joy has a theory about it now. “New York is a great first date,” she says. “New York takes you out, shows you everything it has on offer. L.A. makes you wait for it. L.A. is like, ‘You will take me to dinner many more times before I even show you I have a sense of humor.’ ”” Excerpt Fr…

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Reddit · 28 Jul 2026

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you…

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Stage 32 · 27 Jul 2026

Do. Or do not. There is no try.

Anyone who has regularly read any of my posts, from posts in the Acting Lounge to my shenanigans in my Introduce Yourself Weekend posts, would no doubt have learned that I am an improv guy.  I've been doing improv as a part of a group in one iteration or another since 1994, and I have no intention of ceasing any time s…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Post high school opportunities?

I start my senior year of high school soon and I need to really think about post high school. I also work at my local Cedar Fair/Six Flags park as a ride op and I quite like it. I've just auditioned to be a scare actor in our halloween event and as someone who has really enjoyed theatre through out high school, if I wa…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Agencies / when to apply

Hello! So im a very beginner actress and just starting out. Ive only done a 10 second diolauge for a college commercial, and featured as a model on a student production / photography club at my university. I was wondering- when would it be a good time to submit to an agency if my goal is to be an actress? It doesn't ev…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

What's better? Acting or private classes?

Newcomer for voice actor. I want to get better practice at acting in general and subsequently more into voice acting. I hear talks from time to time that it is recommended to take acting/improv classes before venturing to voice acting. But maybe also private coaching? I am undecided on whether I should taking acting/im…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Aspiring voice actors first presentable attempt.

This recording is just a "for fun" kinda deal, a friend suggested I gave it a shot. It's a small town radio hosts broadcast as a zombie apocalypse type event begins and the second have is his last broadcast. Brand new to this, just a foamed up extra closet and a USB mic. I'd love to get better so any advice or feedback…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Could someone (experienced pref) explain this to me in more detail?

I recently was reading an article on Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt's recommendations on what voice actors need to learn and they mentioned, "a good performance shines because an actor understands the script, has crafted a character, and made interesting choices about how that character sets about getting what they want…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

BL PROJECT

BL project! Guys tysm! The BL animation series has finally boomed in auditions, and now we only have 3, spots left. Lester Crestlock Singer, Jae Joon and Daisuke Sato Please send me your auditions via email: newreef27@gmail.com (I dont have drawings of the twins yet so I'll just use tomodachi life for now.) HIRING FOR…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Do I have to move to LA if I want to be a Voice Actor?

One topic that comes up all the time is whether you still need to move to LA to become a voice actor. From my perspective working in video game VO production, the answer is: it depends on what your goals are. There is an incredible amount of work you can do from anywhere. Commercials, industrials, e-learning, audiobook…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Question

My son is an actor with representation in Vancouver, he’s been doing very well lately with bookings and call backs ect, I have heard some people have representation in LA also? For those that don’t is it worth it? We love his agent in Vancouver!

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

NY acting scene, how’s that ?

A lot of my crew friends are moving to NYC because LA has just become not worth it anymore to them. I’m from NYC but started acting in LA at 25. Now at 34 I make my full-time income with VO work (can work anywhere) and 20% is usually supported by on screen commercial work. Theatrical at this point supports only my soul…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Braggy or celebratory?

Am I overthinking this? I’ve been signed with my agent for 3 years, and they always post when one of their clients books or releases a project. Ever since I signed, I couldn’t wait for the day my headshot would be in one of those posts. It was just a little milestone I’d always hoped to reach. Well…it finally happened.…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Advice about agents

I’m a teenage actress and I need some advice about my agent because I’m probably overthinking this. I emailed my agents letting them know I’d be sending updated materials (new headshots, monologues, etc.). There ended up being a 2-3 week delay because I received another important item I wanted to include, so I waited a…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

I had the worst meeting with a potential manager and need to vent

———————————————————————————— I recently had an in-person meeting with a manager I’d been speaking with for a few months. We had already emailed back and forth and done a Zoom, so I thought this lunch was supposed to solidify things and see whether we were officially moving forward. He picked a casual order at the count…

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Reddit · 27 Jul 2026

Advice from my CD friend…

I have a freelance casting director friend who has mostly done non union commercials and some independent film but has recently gotten some gigs as a casting associate for some of the more prominent offices. We chatted a bit about her newer experiences and I noted some of her observations as a newer and younger casting…

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Stage 32 · 26 Jul 2026

Quote I heard recently

"Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive person it is not something you pursue."What do you think?  On your journey have you found this to be true?

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Reddit · 26 Jul 2026

Agencies that represent talents internationally

I moved to a small country in Eastern Europe a few years ago, not by choice. I don’t even speak the local language, and there is literally no film industry here. Because of that, I can’t and don’t want to pursue acting opportunities (that don’t even exist) where i currently live. By a stroke of luck, I had the opportun…

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Reddit · 26 Jul 2026

Help acting (IL)

Hello, I’m a new actor looking to get started with in-person acting classes in the Chicago suburbs. Does anyone have recommendations for great classes or studios for beginners? I’m especially interested in places with supportive instructors and a strong focus on film/TV acting. Thanks in advance!