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Reddit · 6 Mar 2021

How would you break into the acting industry in 2021 if you have years of theatre experience, but little film work, and you now have time and money on your side as a middle-aged white guy? (Serious)

I know this is a very specific question to be asking, but I have no other way of even coming close to answering it. Basically, my situation is this: I live near LA and, after years of thinking that an acting career would be pointless to pursue professionally, I've actually come to the opposite conclusion. The reason? I…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

Questions about last names, social media, and applications

I'm in my 20s and today I just found an application for a project that specifically focuses on people in their twenties, especially actors with little experience. I've just started out and I'm trying to fill out the application and update my resume but I'm struggling a bit even after reading the posts on the side & inf…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

Posting a Character reel for constructive thoughts..

I'm confused because I saw several actors have posted their character reel on here for helpful advice from others in this group. I just posted my reel and it was removed right away. Can someone explain to me why this is?

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

How much acting do you actually get to do in your acting class?

I recently audited an HB studio acting class and it seemed that people really didn’t have that much opportunity to actually act or do scenes together? The first hour (around 55 minutes) was literally just people talking about why they want to act and how they “always knew they were actors” and that they “were always ac…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

I'm scared.

I want to be an actor so I'll be going into acting classes when covid has gone a bit. But I'm scared people are going to judge me for what I look like because I'm from a rough area. Also because I don't don't have the best social skills and my confidence isn't that good so I'll look and be awkward. Any tips to get over…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

I need help and guidance from you fellow actors and filmmakers.

Hey. I’m from Turkey and about to graduate from high school soon, currently 17 years old. I have always wanted to be an actor blah blah blah... How cliche. Actually my passion has always been filmmaking. On camera or off camera, doesn’t matter. Since acting is a huge part of filmmaking -although many people won’t agree…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

Recording dialog with telephone

I have written a dialog and it's my intention to hire multiple voice actors here to record that. The problem is that the setting is meant to be very casual and they will interrupt each other sometimes (intentionally), laugh together etc. Now I wonder if it is reasonable to expect the following workflow to work: They es…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

How do you brand yourself on social media? What is your brand?

Not your typecast at work, but your brand as an actor/person.

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

male, 18-30 y/o Group dialog recording request

I'd like to request a voice-acting dialog consisting of two to four people which I expect to have a male voice aged from ca. 18 to 30. The dialog is in english language and contains some violence and curse words and is rather casual in pronounciation. You will get some explaination of the context to help you play natur…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

Is a SAG franchised agency better than non franchised to grow as an actor eventually

Hi! I submitted to different agencies in my state and so far got booked in 3 of them. 2 being non franchised and 1 is SAG franchised. Which is better? My thought is if I eventually want to join the union when I’m better why would a non franchised agency want me to book union jobs knowing that this would make me eligibl…

Reddit · 5 Mar 2021

In class Acting Classes-Toronto

To my fellow Toronto actors. I have been thinking of getting into acting and want to take some acting classes as I have no experience. I have looked around and everything is offered online right now. With the news this morning that Toronto is no longer in lockdown as of Monday, would in person Acting Classes be allowed…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Come join the Actor's discord

Hi! I made a discord to help each other out. If you are new to acting or had some experience. Come join. [https://discord.gg/KpZ8jwQ9](https://discord.gg/KpZ8jwQ9).

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

(Update) Actor's Access - Talent Link Question

Original Post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/lscszm/actors\_access\_talent\_link\_question/](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/lscszm/actors_access_talent_link_question/)) Hi everyone! I thought I'd give an update on my original post in this subreddit and hopefully, this thread will also give others…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Related to actor?

Hi, I was just wondering if it is extremely beneficial to be related to a TV acting legend in terms of helping your own career. Thanks!

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

PLEASE HELP. How to stop spit popping after words.

Hey so I’m a new voice actor with a serious problem. I make a very noticeable spit popping sound. I think it’s happening when I close my mouth and not my tongue being dry or anything. I’m an extremely hydrated person and I’ve even tried every dry mouth trick in the book just to be certain. Is anyone familiar with this?…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

I know that there's no right age to be an actor, but what about ageism in Hollywood against women?

I've read a lot of what you all have said about age, and I 100% agree that you can start acting and become an actor at any age, it's never too late! I also know that you don't have to give your age and that it's really about how you look, but I am curious about sexism and ageism. At what age is someone typically no lon…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Are there any reputable summer intensives that you would recommend for a college student?

Currently a college junior that is interested in taking a summer intensive this upcoming summer. Are there any reputable summer intensives that you would recommend? Are there any that specifically connect you with agents and managers or are known for helping actors find representation? I appreciate any help :)

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Motivated and then immediately unmotivated

I have wanted to be an actress since I was a child. My family was absolutely not supportive in this so I grew up just always dreaming. I eventually dropped the dream and took up other jobs and now I’m in a career making art for video games. I’m 29 years old, in the worst shape in my life (currently working on it), and…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Actors on Fluoxitine? Do you feel emotionally blunted when acting? Do you find it harder to memorize and rehearse on it? (In the long term, specifically)

It's a long story, but basically, I suddenly developed an anxiety disorder with panic attacks. (Sort of, I always used to get anxiety when I smoked weed occationally back in the day, and I once had a bad incident in college where I went to the ER, convinced I was dying when I had too much caffeine when I was stoned...…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

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 · 4 Mar 2021

Criminal Justice through union plus

Hello Thespians, This year, I learned that through the actor’s union is a program called “Union Plus”, which allows union members to go to community and university (online) for free for their associates and bachelor’s degree in certain fields: Teacher education, criminal justice, and the humanities. Classes begin at th…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Trying to build my recording booth, in Egypt.

I've been working as a voice actor/performer for about 6 years, but I'm having some trouble expanding my work due to my fairly low budget setup. \- A 10-year-old laptop \- Alesis iO2 Express Audio Interface (Its chip isn't the best; it has static noise that's a bit too noticeable) \- Sennheiser e845s Mic \- A closet wi…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Thoughts on Jenna Fischer's Autobiography?

I have heard good things about Jenna Fischer's autobiography and how it is apparently a really good book to read for any aspiring actor trying to make it in the business. If anyone here has read it, do you think it is worth getting?

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Automated Casting on Actor's Access?

A friend and I have both experienced casting calls on Actor's Access that we never applied for. They seem like automated ecocast requests sent to everyone on AA that matches the character requirements. Is this normal? I haven't heard of this before. And they're for big productions!

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Tips on how to get a National Agent as someone thats had 3 offers in the past 2 months (95% self taught with no prior acting experience only voice actong for a couple years)

1) No your equipment is not as important as your ability to act, teach yourself ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU CAN ONLINE BY USING GOOGLE. I promise its not that difficult, and even if you dont know everything to look up, the internet is a rabbit hole. Start on dee bradley bakers website iwanttobeavoiceactor.com, then head…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Real talk, how do you guys avoid being hyper focused on your body and the way you look.

Being an actor and being in the entertainment industry or trying to get into it. Since you yourself are the product and you are selling yourself, how do you guys no over obsess about your bodies and the way you look. Like i even know all the A listers and the actors who are anyone have all pretty much have work done, a…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Stanislavski System Class Online

Hello Fellow Actors, I am seeking a good online acting class on the Stanislavski System with a reputable teacher. My schedule's changed so I won't be able to continue the course I was taking at City Academy in London. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Indie Productions

I’d appreciate it if anyone has an answer for this! Is there any website or some sort of thing with lists of low budget production companies? I don’t know how to use IMDBPro for that since I’m looking for the small producers in the first place, so there’s nothing to search. Some producer names would help a lot too. Aaa…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Acting podcast!

I have a podcast for actors and I would love a view, thumbs up, comment and/or maybe even a subscribe ;) Let me know some other topics you think would be good for actors! https://youtu.be/zYObT0FHnIc

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Would you take a well paid job as a body double??

I've been offered being a body double for some star level actor in a whole season of a new netflix show. It's a well paid, interesting job but I don't wanna think about the wrong things (money). How do you think a gig like that could affect your acting career? Obviously it's time consuming etc. But do you think it coul…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

Are These Common Acting Obstacles?

Speaking with our clients, we've found that there are some common areas that people tend to have concern over with their acting careers. The most frequently brought up items are: 1) Getting roles 2) Connecting with people in order to grow opportunities 3) Having a financial foundation to say 'Yes' or 'No' to projects a…

Reddit · 4 Mar 2021

What is the best training to be doing right now?

I’m curious what i should be doing right now training wise. I graduated from a pretty reputable college but for MT (I want to do film/tv) I plan on moving to LA next year and have been working on self tapes and such. I’ve done quite a few intensives with Actors Connection, but am looking to continue my actual training…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Blue Beetle auditions?

Let’s say if Warner Bros. & DC were to theoretically have an open casting search where they allow hundreds or thousands audition for the lead role of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle in their upcoming Blue Beetle film, where/how would a “random, everyday nobody” aspiring actor like myself be able to learn about and keep up with…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Finding an acting school as a transfer.

Some background; I'm 28. I've wanted to be an actor most of my life, but I suppressed that as an "unrealistic" goal. I've attended college before, for a different subject. Recently I decided to actually give it a meaningful try, particularly given some military benefits that will pay for just about everything. But unfo…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Male voice actor-13 here

Hello redditors, I am a voice actor looking for work. If you have anything DM me, free or not free. I voice acted in 3 projects before this. I am planning on doing live action acting in movies and shows when I turn 18 but for now I am just sticking to voice acting. I heard people online say I have a voice that sound li…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

I’ve been dying to try acting

I’ve been invited to audition for the role of Jeff in “Kimberly Akimbo”. Thanks to the drama teacher at school. (He was asking around for male actors in HS and since I help as an SM he knows me well so I asked if I could take a look. If you are familiar to Kimberly Akimbo then you will know that there is a scene when t…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Need contract help: obtaining footage verbiage for a festival film

Hi all, I am negotiating a contract for a low-budget film that intends to make festival rounds. I wrote: > “Within 1 month of the film finishing editing (final version), Actor shall receive an HD copy (1080p) of the scenes containing Actor for Actor's portfolio and self-promotion. This copy shall never be used, distrib…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Where could I study a Master/Postgrad in Acting in English in Europe paying a very small fee?

Sounds impossible, but I'm sure there must be somewhere like that. I have a EU passport and in certain countries in Europe education is "free", so you have to pay around 300€ a year or so. For example in Germany, Sweden, France, Spain.... But when it comes to MA or Postgrad courses of 1 or 2 years in Acting for Screen,…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

How many auditions do you average per a year?

I live in Atlanta and I'm coming up on five years with my agent. I decided to see what my numbers have been the last five years, and I'm curious how it compares to others. I included in this list only the auditions my agent has gotten me, and not personal projects, projects with friends, or local student productions I…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Is there no point in learning different accents now? (Native speakers only casting calls)

Made this post because I've been seeing alot of casting calls calling for actors that can do accents, but requesting and giving priority to actors who are native speakers with said accents. Now granted I've mainly only seen these kinds of calls on Twitter and CCC (which thank God, aren't accurate representation of the…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Would you use an app to find classes, headshots, people to help build your website, auditions etc.

Hi All, My name is Spencer ([https://www.spencermartinez.com/](https://www.spencermartinez.com/)) and I have teamed up with some developers on making an app where performers can log on and find classes or general material to prepare them for auditions. I am seeing that there are acting communities everywhere but not on…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Advice for a beginner actress?

Hey everyone! Currently I (17F) am very interested in acting, however I live in a country in Southeast Europe where the local acting scene is quite bad and there isn't much to do. Also I prefer to act scenes in English rather than my native language. I took drama in school, which I loved but my teacher was not the best…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Acting Resume

Hello, I am 16 years old and I‘m an aspiring actress. I mostly help with production of student films with my friends but I‘m planning to pursue acting after college. What should I put on my acting resume? Do I really need to do acting workshops and if I did workshops, should I put it on my resume? I‘m kind of in the da…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

thoughts on summer conservatory at stella adler

which location should i apply to? thoughts on doing it this summer? does it help for connections even if you have a solid training? thoughts for new actors or actors who havent done much professional work? any tips help... any recommendations for NY or LA program intensive at a studio or theatre this summer ????????

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Zoom acting- New agey Guru informercial

Hi, I hope this allowed. Basically we need a few seconds of infomercial to play in the background of an Indie micro film we are making. The audio is most important, but we'd also like an image on the tv as well. The premise of this is infomercial playing on the background. We want a actor to record something on zoom re…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Successful Actress doing Assistant Jobs?

I wanted to know who is the manager of the main girl on Netflix’s Gentefied and saw that most of her credits are as a Casting Assistant in Netflix movies, including after the show’s release. Most recently she worked on the casting department for Promising Young Woman. Of course she is not a huge name at all, but still…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

I am a total Newbie, who has tried to do his due diligence, and is now hoping to ask the Reddit community a few questions about Voice Work. LONG POST

Hello everyone, For several years now, I have had the idea to get into voice work. It started as just a passing appreciation of the vocal performances of actors in some of my favorite games and television shows, and has evolved into an interest that compliments my photography and tech hobbies, and could perhaps supplem…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Taxes W2 and 1099 Income

I am so confused with the 2018 tax deduction laws. What can I claim and what can I not claim? Most of my income is acting work through W2 but I have a small amount of print work through 1099s. I used to be able to deduct work associated travel, acting classes, tickets, imdb subscriptions, etc. Is there any point in bot…

Reddit · 3 Mar 2021

Looking for unedited videos of directed sessions

Does anyone know where I can find some videos of full directed sessions for character acting and/or commercial voiceovers? Possibly by different voice actors? I've ran across a few videos but they only show highlights and no mistakes or retakes, just the final take. Would be interesting to see!

Reddit · 2 Mar 2021

Shyness and Acting

Hey guys, I just wanted to share my situation. Currently, I am 15 years old, a 5'5 guy. I am pretty shy, but its kinda weird. I hang out with people pretty comfortably, but I am pretty self-conscious because of people in my school. As of social status, it's weird. Again. I am pretty well respected throughout school but…