Dear actor dream bigger, keep creating. The world is watching and waiting.
I just started watching Sterling Point on prime and the actors in this show are just phenomenal. i’ve gotten into the habit of really observing actors whenever i’m watching a show or movie nowadays and i was so so impressed with all of the actors performances. Bo Bragason specifically was so great to watch, she felt so natural in her character and it was just such a great performance. Perhaps these actors aren’t all “new” faces, but it was my first time seeing them in a show and i was really impressed! this goes to show that the tv and film industry thrives on new faces being introduced. So many movies and tv shows this year have featured lesser known actors and have been embraced by consumers with gusto. Idk i guess this was just a bit of a rant/ discussion ive been thinking about!
I Think theyre just hiring security guards but they're calling it casting for music video. They need 30 security guards for each date of the tour to "play body guards." Has anyone done this gig on a previous show and can vouch for its legitmacy? The ai art is a big red flag too.
Our production team is casting a highly specific, extremely realistic acting challenge for a client's upcoming YouTube video. We want to see if you have the chops to completely disappear into a role in a real-world environment on camera. **The Concept:** Can an actor can be so convincing that they can seamlessly pass as a drug addict right on Skid Row. The performance needs to be so good that the actual drug addicts on Skid Row will not notice you are acting while we capture the footage. **The Details:** **The Role:** You will need to fully embody the physical mannerisms, the look, and the behavior of someone struggling with severe addiction. **The Setting:** Skid Row, Los Angeles. This is an entirely unscripted, real-world environment. We will be filming you on location. **The Goal:** Total immersion. No breaking character. I want to see raw, 100% believable acting that blends perfectly into the actual surroundings without drawing suspicion. **Pay:** Please state your required day rate when you apply. **Requirements:** Must be highly skilled in method acting or extreme, unscripted improvisation. You must provide your own distressed wardrobe and makeup to look the part before arriving on location. Must be comfortable operating in an unpredictable, real-world environment on Skid Row while our team produces the video. If you think you are good enough to pull this off for our client's channel, Msg me with your required rate and any reels or examples of your grittiest character work.
I’m a non-union actor in Los Angeles signed with a reputable agency and have been taking classes pretty consistently for 5 years. I’ve been living in LA for 11 years but didn’t move there to act, and just kinda fell into acting but love it. My background before is in science and healthcare. With that being said, I feel like I’m in a place in life where I have to move back home in South Texas (family and money stuff) to start in my regional/local market. It’s small but I think it might be smart to “fill out” my regional first, AND THEN try NYC. Never lived there but I think I would love it. I’ve heard the acting scene and culture in NYC is also more intellectual than LA which might be a better match for me. Does that sound like a good plan? I’m 34 but look like I’m in my 20s and also have a masters in the healthcare field. I know I could pursue a PhD in Science or something more “up there” but I want to keep acting no matter what. Any thoughts? I feel like I have to do what I have to do in this crazy industry and career.
I had an accident a few years ago which meant I had to have my four bottom front teeth extracted. I since have had a 4 unit bridge fitted on two implants. I haven't worked in tv/film since before the surgery but I've been really missing acting and am considering dipping my toes back in. Luckily I smile with my top teeth, but if I show my bottom teeth it's quite obvious they are fake. I'm planning to get the bridge redone as I'm not happy with how it looks, but even so, I'm wondering if it will prevent me from getting roles. I know not all actors have perfect teeth, but I don't think I've met anyone with the same issue as me. Are there any options or is there any hope for me?
Hey everyone, just wanted to share a quick reality check that a lot of actors seem to forget.Passing your initial casting audition or getting a callback is only half the battle. Once you get to the final approval stage, the network executives, producers, and legal teams step in to give the final green light.One of the very first things they do is audit your public social media footprints.If you are someone who constantly stirs up drama, picks fights, or acts like a "shit-disturber" online, they will absolutely drop you. Networks and studios are terrified of brand risks and PR nightmares. They do not want to hire someone who looks like they will cause problems or create a toxic environment on set.Your public social media is an extension of your professional resume. If you need to vent or stir the pot, do it under a burner account or lock your personal profiles down to maximum privacy. Don't let a stray comment or an online argument cost you a major booking.Keep it clean, keep it professional, and protect your career.
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share an important public safety log that’s been going around the indie animation and voice-acting community. It involves a creator named Candaru Driemor (who goes by Renaru online). A bunch of creators, editors, and voice actors have been compiling their experiences to warn others about a pretty severe pattern of platform abuse and workplace intimidation. Here are the main takeaways from the document (also all included in the full video): **Video Removed for Doxxing/Harassment:** Her public smear video targeting a smaller creator was officially taken down by Y**outube LEGAL** following a corporate investigation into privacy violations and doxxing. **Workplace Intimidation/Threats:** The logged text files show a pattern of threatening to blacklist artists, executing hostile project takeovers, and using an audience mob to force creators out of public spaces. **Komorebi Studios Warnings:** If you are applying to casting calls or working with Komorebi Studios LLC (the team behind Creawell), please be careful. Their management is actively funding and partnering with the people behind these smear campaigns, meaning their collaborative spaces and project servers aren't guaranteed to be safe for freelancers.This is being shared purely so casting directors, actors, and editors can protect themselves and make fully informed decisions before joining a project or sharing a Discord server. You can read the full breakdown, chronological logs, and other community accounts over on Tumblr: mabelleevangeline1 . tumblr . com / post / 824295898939015168 I know it's not a fun post to see, but it's really important that the people affected get their voices heard and future collaborators are informed. Thank you!
Hey, I’m **19** and from Germany. Over the past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want to do with my future, and I’ve started to *seriously* consider becoming an **actor**. Ive loved storytelling for as long as I can remember **movies, TV shows, anime, comics, games,** pretty much any medium. Stories and fictional characters have always had a big place in my heart for me, and the idea of being able to bring characters to life myself is something I find incredibly exciting. I’ve also had quite a few people throughout my life tell me that I look like an actor, remind them of certain actors, or that they could imagine me acting. Obviously, I know that appearance alone means very little and that acting requires actual skill, but those comments are part of what made me start thinking about it more seriously. The problem is that I have absolutely no acting experience yet, so I’m not entirely sure what the best way to get started would be. There is a well known drama school in Berlin called the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts, and I’ve been considering applying there in the future. However, I’ve also heard people say that drama school isn’t necessarily required and that, if you have talent and potential, it’s possible to start taking acting classes, build some experience and eventually approach agencies or get cast without having attended a traditional drama school. So I’d really like to hear from people who know more about the industry: Would you recommend trying to get into a serious drama school like Ernst Busch, or is it realistic to pursue acting through classes, auditions, student films and eventually agencies without going to drama school? I’m also interested in acting internationally rather than limiting myself to Germany. I’m fluent in German and English and can also speak Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian quite well, so I’d eventually like to explore opportunities outside Germany too. One important thing is that I’m currently planning to spend roughly the next two years doing a gap year / Work & Travel, travelling, meeting people and gaining life experience. I don’t necessarily want to rush straight into acting school at 19 just because I’m afraid of being “too late” later. My current idea is to travel first, maybe start learning and practising acting on the side, and then seriously pursue it when I’m around 20–21. Does that sound reasonable? And if you were in my position, what would you start doing now so that I’m better prepared when I decide to pursue acting seriously?
I was able to get a meeting with them. I’ve been seeing mixed reviews about them on this sub ?. Apparently they can be slow. If I sign with them, Do I, as a non union actor, have a chance of getting good auditions? Or am I just wasting my time? I submitted to about 30 different agencies/managers over the past few weeks, and I was only able to get a meeting with this agency.
Hey all! I work on a traditional corporate job and once I shared with a coworker my passion for acting, since then he spread that with other people and (as immature as it might sound) it's been more than a year of coworkers targeting me to make fun of me for being into acting, it's constant harrasment, exclusion, etc. At this point I ignore them whenever I can (because they have carried it outside work too whenever they see me) and luckily get to work remotely most of the time so I only go to the office when I have to. Did anyone here, be it who did it into stardom or to be a working actor, faced something similar in their life? I won't deny that it feels shitty and wished it would go away because I'm only minding my business, but I'm also curious if anyone here has experience with why people react like that to someone following their dreams. Thanks for reading :)
Casting for Short Film Casting Non-Union actors only Non-Union shoot Location: LA/Orange County Dates: September 2026, exact dates tba Character Breakdowns: 1.) Caucasian Male, 20's, Lead: Open minded, fun, bored/restless 2.) Latina, 50's, Supporting: Open minded, knows what she wants, confident 3.) African American female, 20's, supporting: Fun, curious 4.) Caucasian Male, 50's, supporting: Insecure, possessive Plot: A young man has a chance encounter with someone who opens his mind to a new way of looking at interpersonal relationships, and what that entails exactly. copy/imdb credit, food/drink offered no pay email me at [filmmakersun78@yahoo.com](mailto:filmmakersun78@yahoo.com)
Can Having More Than 1 Talent Agent Help Or Kill Your Acting Careerhttps://bit.ly/3S3iTWKDo you work with 1 agent or multi list? And, why did you make this decision? Share your personal experience below. You will be helping your fellow actors. I read and respond to every comment.
Hello all — any New York actors here with or have experience working with Kreativ?? Would love to chat about your experience.
As we all know, acting is not the most financially stable career path. On top of being an actor, I'm also currently a student. I have a part time job working at a bakery, and it was great because my general manager was so understanding and gave me incredibly flexible hours. However, she recently got fired and I've lost that. It's really hard to find a part time job that allows me to go to school/do homework and audition/work on productions whenever I get cast at the same time. I tried searching for a different but so far no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions for jobs that have flexible hours or companies that tend to be flexible? TL;DR - I lost flexible hours at my current job due to my manager getting fired. I'm having trouble finding another flexible job that allows me to focus on school and acting at the same time, does anyone have any suggestions?
I've got my first college audition coming up where I need monologues. I've never auditioned like this before, and I was wondering if anyone has any advice for the best way to go about this/what I should be aware of before going. How do I make myself stand out and not look like a fool. I come from a very small school where we barely had a theatre class, and I was a good actor then, but it's been a year since I've acted and I didn't really have competition. Any advice would be helpful, thanks!
So our neighborhood had a social tonight, which was great since my partner and I just moved here 2 months and 6 days ago. For reference, we moved out of the Atlanta market for his work. Most of the conversations were great and we made some authentic connections, but one with "J" really stood out. As close to verbatim as I can remember. J: "So what do you do?" Me: "I'm an actor!" J: "So... what do you really do? You obviously don't make your living from doing that?" Me: "Oh, actually, I've been freelance/self-employed since 2018 and I consider myself a full time actor." J: "Oh. So you work at a restaurant." Me: "... I don't." J: "There's no shame in being a server or bartender." .... later in the conversation .... J: "So what brought you to \[redacted for privacy\_\_location\]?" Me: "My partner matched at the medical residency program at \[redacted\]." J: "That explains a lot." Me: "What do you mean?" J: "Well, you know most actors wait tables and couldn't afford to live in a neighborhood like this. Or at least, that's the trope. But you know what they say about cliches - they gotta come from somewhere." ..... another time jump ..... J: "So what would I recognize you in?" Me: "Well, my goal is to be recurring on television, but my bread and butter has been commercial work." J: "Like what?" Me: "I actually sing in a Lexus commercial that's on TV right now!" J: "Oh! So I gotta pause it at just the right moment to see you!" There are about 2-3 other memorable moments from the conversation that bothered me, but honestly, just typing this out has been therapeutic in a way. It at least feels like it's off my chest. It's sucks to fight for years for a modicum of success, be proud of yourself, and then have a complete stranger tear it down in a single conversation without any regard. Brutal. Edited to add: There was one other person in our conversation, so I tried soooo hard to steer to other topics. Ask about his new retirement. Ask what they both recommend doing in the city. Ask about the other person's life, interests, etc., but "J" kept finding ways to bring it back to me and poke holes. Also, not saying this out of arrogance or anything like that, but I'm the breadwinner in our relationship, especially since residency is still part of training. I've worked hard, been strategic, and yes also been lucky, but it really stung to be shut down and have the implication that I'm somehow getting a free ride in life. Ugh. What are your conversation horror stories and how have you dealt?
I want to be an actress so bad. Like it genuinely breaks my heart thinking that I won’t ever make it. I know I have to be realistic about my future and pick a career path where i can make a stable income but the thought of not being able to choose acting as my stable career breaks my heart. I don’t want it to be something that I do on the side I want it to be my life. When was the moment u guys realized that you had to choose reality over passion ?? And how did you handle it?
I have a rather large following on one of my platforms and while I'm sure that could be utilized by some to grow their voice acting career, I wanted to keep my passions separate and private. So I guess my question is, is the scenario for Madeline Reiter, someone who uses a stage name with seemingly no identity to her name before her debut, an actual potential career path? Do you think she had another identity before she landed this role? Does anyone know the process to possibly following in her footsteps?
So I’m 28 years old and going on 29 in October and something I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid is become a professional VA. But because of my age I’m worried that I’ve lost my moment and even if I start now I wouldn’t have enough time to have it as a career. I’m worried my voice Isn’t good enough and when I listen to my voice in recordings it sounds really bad. The only experience I’ve really had in acting was working as a seasonal Scare Actor. I’ve auditioned for a couple roles through CastingCall but I can’t shake the feeling and thought that I might never reach that goal.
I’m an actor 24M currently living near the Riverside border (literally on the edge of Corona where it touches Yorba Linda), and I commute to Buena Park for my regular job. I’ve been considering moving closer to Los Angeles (West Hollywood) because I want to be around more actors, filmmakers, writers, and other people actively working in the industry. I also do have connections there for gigs whenever I do have to come to LA to work on a project or going to events. Another thing I should mention is that my producing partner and I have been considering becoming roommates and splitting an apartment together. Since we're both trying to build careers in the entertainment industry, we figured it could help us cut down on living expenses while also making it easier to work on projects together and support each other while we're trying to get established. My situation is a little unusual because I don’t necessarily want to leave my current job. The pay is steady, but more importantly, the hours are extremely flexible. Whenever I have an audition, a film project, a meeting, or something else related to acting/film, I can usually leave work or adjust my schedule without much trouble. That flexibility feels valuable, especially while I’m still building my career. The downside is that moving to LA would mean commuting away from LA to Buena Park for work, while living in LA mainly for the networking, auditions, classes, creative community, and filmmaking opportunities. Has anyone here done something similar living somewhere in LA but commuting outside the city for a flexible day job? Would the location and networking benefits of living in LA outweigh the commute, or would I be better off staying where I am and traveling into LA only when necessary? Is this kind of reverse commute common among actors, or am I overthinking the importance of physically living in LA?
I iove to act and, with slight confidence, would say I am quite good at it. My one dream is to be in a movie, and potentially become an actor, but being in a movie is the main goal. The only issue is that I am already 16. Additionally, my history of acting, not including plays in primary school, is a measly one play, and I feel as though I have not grasped the amazing opportunities that were previously handed to me. You see, my school has a pretty prominent drama scene, but I have only been in a singular play (and might I add, the compulsory one in Year 7), and whilst I got a lead role and was offered other roles after that in different plays, I turned my nose up at them as I was embarrassed because none of my close friends enjoyed drama. Looking back on it, I was so stupid! Now, however, I have realised that I really do love it, and I really want to be a part of an acting community. I just don't know where to begin, or if I am too old as loads of other people have been doing drama since they could freaking talk! Whenever I go to the theatre, I get such a strong desire to jump onto the stage and just start - it feels as though I just HAVE to do it; does anyone else get that? However, I have not been to any on-screen acting classes, which is where my particular focus is, I have not joined **prope**r drama classes nor volunteered at a theatre outside of school. Additionally, if you look at celebs in movies, you can see that they all began acting at young ages, and if I ever want to be in a movie that can be shown in cinemas, I have to catch up on 16years of acting! Therefore, my questions are where do I begin? Am I too old? And how the heck do I sign up to a casting website - I don't really mind not getting paid, but, living in London, where on earth do I find student films? I feel completely locked out of something that I so desperately want to do. Any help would be much appreciated; I literally don't know anything.
Hi Acting Lounge Fam!I came across a video interview this week that I've been thinking about ever since, and I couldn't wait to share it here.Inde Navarrette, the breakout star of OBSESSION, sat down with Variety's Tiana DeNicola to talk about her career journey, and honestly, it's the kind of conversation every actor needs to sit with. She talks about grinding for years before OBSESSION opened, treating her three years on SUPERMAN & LOIS "like film school" by learning cinematography and directing on set, being discerning about her next projects even in the middle of a breakout moment, and the beautiful welcome she's received from the horror community.Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnvlSfoB0Fw What struck me most is her clarity about the long game. When Tiana asks how she's approaching her post-OBSESSION opportunities, Inde says she's being "really specific" because she doesn't want to lose the audience's trust in her that Nikki gave them. She talks about wanting to pair big studio work with indie films because "indie movies is not only where I got my start, but where I felt like this creative bug really started." And she names her love of cinema, her passion for character-driven filmmaking, and her ambition to eventually direct and write, all of which anchor her in something bigger than just this moment.I also loved what she said about her three years on SUPERMAN & LOIS. Rather than treating that time as "waiting for something bigger," she treated it AS the something bigger. She sat next to the DPs during setup, learning about lenses and cinematography. She watched different directors work with actors. She studied scripts and writers. And she says her brain "just felt like expanded" because of that intentional learning. That's such a beautiful reminder that every set is film school if you approach it that way.There's also a genuinely lovely moment where she talks about the horror community welcoming her in a way she'd never experienced before. She started OBSESSION being sensitive to horror as a genre, but the community itself healed that in her. And now she says she doesn't ever want to leave it.That horror community's love for OBSESSION isn't accidental, by the way. Writer/director Curry Barker spent YEARS building his audience on YouTube (a devoted horror-loving community that showed up in force when OBSESSION landed in theaters). I actually wrote a blog this week about how Curry AND BACKROOMS creator Kane Parsons built the crowds that powered two of 2026's biggest breakout hits, AND why that approach (crowdsourcing, not crowdfunding) is such a powerful strategy for anyone building a career in this industry. It's a great read for actors thinking about their long-term positioning too, especially anyone considering how community-building could shape their opportunities down the road.Read the blog here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/crowdfunding-vs-crowdsourcing-the-difference-that-built-two-of-2026s-biggest-hits-4546 So I'd love to hear from all of you:- What "in-between" jobs or projects taught you the most about your craft, even if they weren't the ones you thought would define your career?- How do you approach discernment when a moment of visibility comes your way, whether it's a great audition, a first booking, or something bigger?- Which creative communities (horror, indie, theater, etc.) have shaped you as an actor and made you feel most at home in your career?
A few years back, I woke up to an audition request for the lead role in a major blockbuster film. I grew up watching the franchise, so booking the part would be a dream come true. I acted my ass off, submitted my tape, and prayed for good news (along with thousands of other Asian actors). I didn’t think anything would come of it, but a few weeks later, the producers finally reached out for a callback, then a chemistry read, until one day they said the two words many actors would commit war crimes to hear: screen test. For a week straight, I went to the studio lot for rehearsals, martial arts training, and director sessions. It was exhilarating. As the day approached, I felt on top of the world. No one was going to take this from me. I had to book this. Deep down, I doubted there would be another opportunity for someone like me for a long time. Sure, Asian markets might be hot right now, but how long would that last before “the powers that be” decided to move on to the next minority group? As a filmmaker, I always championed Asian American representation, but, in that moment, I championed my own individual representation. Fuck everyone else - I was “the best Asian guy.” The role was mine. I didn’t get the part. When I got the news, I was devastated… for about a day. Then, I quickly recognized my own hypocrisy and was forced to look within. For years, I have spoken on panels, done Q&A’s at film festivals, and talked about the importance of Asian American representation in the film industry. However, when presented with a life-changing opportunity, my attitude shifted to “Fuck these guys, I’m the best Asian.” This ultimately inspired the question — what do you do when your values are at odds with your ambitions? This inevitably led me to create “Flavor of the Month,” a dark comedy that explores the absurdities of representation politics in modern-day Hollywood. Viewed through the lens of a Chinese American actor, Harrison Huang, the film dives headfirst into themes of performative activism, virtue signaling, and internalized racial inferiority. I hope you enjoy my film, and thank you for taking the time to watch. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?is=m6KQJyc3j-LY7CFV&v=7FqByyXn7j4&feature=youtu.be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?is=m6KQJyc3j-LY7CFV&v=7FqByyXn7j4&feature=youtu.be)
I’ve been doing theater for 6 years now, I’m 19 and I’ve noticed something in all the videos I see of myself. I’m definitely more of a singer and actress than a dancer and have never been athletic. When I see videos of myself I feel like my movements, my whole body but especially my hands just look floppy and awkward? Like I know what I want to do it’s just when I apply it it makes me look so akward. I also am a musician, I’ve played piano my whole life so learning to stand up and sing at age 13ish was a big challenge for me because I didn’t know what to do with my hands. I want to improve on this so badly but no one seems to have the same problem, like I said I’ve never been athletic and have been thinking maybe dance would help, Advice? :(
Sony Pictures is looking for the next hockey film star for their adaptation of the acclaimed YA novel 'Fake Skating'! They're looking for legitimate hockey players, so if you or someone you know matches the description and seems fit for the role, feel free to apply by emailing a photo of yourself and a little about your hockey experience to: [FakeSkatingCasting@NancyNayorcasting.com](mailto:FakeSkatingCasting@NancyNayorcasting.com) My DM's are also open if anyone has any questions or concerns!
Right now as an actor I’m in the phase where I’m trying to get myself rolling with my career and book student films for my reel. Do I get actors access or backstage?
I’m SAG and have been with my agency since 2021. I’ve never done an in-person audition until today. I’ve auditioned for and worked on multiple shows and films. In person auditions are SO much better. It was electric and seemed like a better way to feel out chemistry between scene partners and actors with the director. We really lose something when it’s uploaded Actor’s Access calls. It’s just flat and in a vacuum. Nothing in this industry happens like that on set. Even monologues have direction on set. Online auditions are just so far removed from the actual, physical reality of acting. So why is that so damn prevalent? I get the convenience aspect, but it’s just so dry and empty. I don’t think it’s an accurate way to get the measure of the actor. I’m also just an actor. I have a cowriting credit on a short. So I get that I’m biased. It just seems like night and day though. And it seems kind of lazy. Am I missing something?
Hi all, I'm new here. I'm just starting out with acting, its been a life long dream and although I'm now 27, British and living in the UK. I've decided to take the leap and just go for it. I have no experience, other than making YouTube and TikTok videos. And I cannot afford classes. What's my options here? Where do I even start? Thanks for any advice I really appreciate it
Hello humble people! I'm in quite a good mood today but i'll cut straight to the point for you. Me and my family are moving into an apartment soon for reasons i won't specify. I've begged and begged for them to re-consider or atleast find nice homes for rent in the area. They simply cannot. It's just way too expensive to rent a home in the area we're moving into. This is a problem for me especially since, well,I'm a voice actor! Now I'm not entirely sure if I'm loud enough for my future neighbors to hear me.. But even if my neighbors cant hear me, my mom might unfortunately. I've kind of kept everything i do and love a secret from my family so i do NOT want my mom to hear me voice acing. Now i say my *MOM* specifically because everyone else is off to their jobs. So that reduces the load a little bit. We're not entirely sure how big the apartment will be, so don't ask me, but i hope it's a certainly big apartment. TLDR; How do I voice act in an apartment while making sure NOBODY can hear me, not my mom, not the neighbors, NOBODY. Any and all advice is well appreciated!
Hi all, I thought maybe getting some input from actors or those who know how to act might be a bit helpful. I just want to preface by saying I don't actually have an active dream to act or go into the field, but I thought I might get good insight from you guys. I have a problem with not being able to express myself facially or through tone like at all, it comes off sort of pretentious if that makes sense? I don't know if this is a thing that can be learnt or trained but does anyone have any tips anyways? ?
Hello everyone! My name is Edward and I am a Sydney based writer-director currently seeking talented extras for a short film being shot in Newtown, NSW on the 30th of August 2026! Titled 'Meeting your friends in Sydney', the project will follow a high-strung Claire on the weekend of her 25th birthday in a French New Wave / Cassavetes inspired dramedy. The filming on the 30th will take place out the back of a shared house, dressed up to look like a cafe. The shoot will last from approx. 2 to 4 pm, and while it is an unpaid gig, food will be provided to those in attendance. I am primarily seeking ACTRESSES of ANY BACKGROUND in their mid to late TWENTIES to be extras for this brunch scene. If this sounds interesting to you or someone you know feel free to submit a headshot/selfie to [gaybrofilms@yahoo.com](mailto:gaybrofilms@yahoo.com) !!
Hi all, Currently in a dilemma here and looking for advice. As you all know, the industry is quite dead at the moment. Especially across the pond in the UK. I’ve had like 6 auditions in total this year, two of which I got down to the finals but unfortunately didn’t book. My agent said things are looking up towards next year. I have a ‘creative’ corporate day job and I’m grateful for it but I’m really unhappy. I’m in my early 20s and I can’t help but think I don’t belong in this life I’ve created. It’s extremely demanding, including expected networking and this industry is a career type job. I work overtime everyday and find that I’ve had to put acting on the back burner for the past few months. I thought having more income would mean I could afford to take classes etc, but I’m finding I’m dedicating my life to this job and it’s pulling me away from acting even more. I don’t think I can carry on like this but I’m not sure if I’m making a good decision in leaving as on paper it’s a great job. I’m in the final pool of people for a job in a film production company which would also be a corporate job but more industry adjacent so maybe I’d feel happier there? I worry I’ll feel the same after a while but also worry if that’s a conflict of interest? Can actors work in production companies? Equally I’m thinking I should commit to the artist bit and go back into a flexible non corporate job (theatre staff/hospitality/something else). I’m telling myself if it doesn’t work out, I can always go back to a 9-5, but truthfully I really don’t like the lifestyle. I have my weekends back but I feel like it doesn’t suit my soul. If any other actors (London based or not), can tell me what job you do that allows you to still commit to acting that would be greatly appreciated.
Hi everyone, I am a 17-year-old aspiring actor based in Basra, Iraq, and I am writing this to seek guidance from those who have walked this path or are currently navigating the industry. A bit about me: Age: 17 Height: 186 cm Strengths: Proficient in English (currently refining it), strong command of body language/gestures, and the ability to access deep emotions on cue (specifically, I can cry on command). Work Ethic: I am committed to daily training and honing my craft. I have big dreams. I am not looking for local projects; my goal is to reach the international stage, get an IMDb credit, and eventually work with major productions like Netflix and international film houses, much like actors from Europe or Australia have successfully done. My questions to the community are: The Roadmap: How does someone in my position, located in Iraq, realistically start building a path to the international market? Digital vs. Physical: Should I focus on virtual/remote auditions and self-taping first, or is there a tangible "first step" I should take locally to build a reel that would be considered credible by international casting directors? The Strategy: What are the actual requirements to get noticed from here? How do I transition from training to booking real, professional roles? The "How-To": What is the step-by-step evolution I need to follow to eventually move from acting in Iraq to auditioning for international projects? I am incredibly hungry to learn, disciplined, and ready to put in the work. Any advice, resources, or personal experiences you could share—no matter how small—would mean the world to me. Thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge.
Hey actors looking for some advice here, my professor who motivated me to pursue my acting MFA told me I’d land a better agent if I get into a top school. I went on a internet investigation to figure out the rep I’m aiming for and what schools have ties to said agency, and it has me wondering if it’s even guaranteed better representation can be found through school? I’ve been acting professionally straight out of high school for about 4 years now. I’m M22 and I’m in university for a BA in Cinema (debating of minoring in theatre). I catapulted myself in my schools theatre program and ended up falling in love with the only two acting classes I took. After preforming my final piece for my class, my professor came up to me and said I should pursue a MFA. I never really thought about it until someone told me I could do it. Ever since I’ve been researching what it takes to get into a MFA program and I’m interested in learning more. I have the privilege to be signed by a local agency as well, their focus is mostly commercial modeling and runway work but they do have an acting division. The acting division in a way feels not as strong as the modeling side for this agency. I’ve modeled for a few big brands and on the acting side I haven’t booked anything. The acting auditions I get through them are rare, and out of the handful of roles I’ve received aren’t even speaking characters. The catch is I’ve managed to self book several films and commercials, two of the commercials are tied with Disney. I found these jobs through networking, social media, casting networks, etc. Luckily these have helped me build a foundation and a solid reel but I keep asking myself how do I get to the next level? How to get in the rooms that gives you a shot to audition for characters.
tldr: my sister and i r actors (i haven’t really done anything in years, but my sister has been booking roles and background stuff). we both signed up for a role and they were asking us to do this for a self tape?!! i also recently broke our canon camera (i’m just a girl :( ). so i’ve been using this thing i signed up for via [waitlist](https://lociapp.vercel.app) to do self tapes from my phone and also memorize our lines and rehearse as if it was a table read, if anyone’s interested dm me. but back to the original question is this a lot??
From my perspective, I see tides turning a bit in a positive direction. Not being inundated with auditions...but they've definitely been more consistent. Feels like 2024 and 2025 we were lucky to get 1-2 a month, if that. But now auditioning about once a week which feels like a lot comparatively. Anybody else agree or disagree? I'm SAG, repped in LA, and mostly auditioning for film/tv
Hello everyone! My name is Justin Pierce, and I'm a Chicago-based playwright looking for two more of eight actors to participate in a developmental reading of my new wacky end-of-the-world play, Tia and Inez in Cometville. This first reading will be held online via Discord. Actors from anywhere are welcome to reach out, but preference will be given to Chicago-area performers, as I'm planning to organize in-person readings and further development of the play in Chicago in the future. As stated before, this is an unpaid developmental reading. READING INFO Monday, August 17th 6:00 PM Central Discord video call No memorization is required. This is a developmental table read intended to help me hear the current draft aloud and gather feedback. ABOUT THE PLAY Five days before a massive comet destroys Earth, Tia embarks on a road trip with her friends to stop her ex-girlfriend, Inez, from doing something drastic. Along the way, she encounters cannibal cultists, revolutionaries, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. It's a science-fiction road-trip play with elements of dark comedy, horror, and absurdity, centered around love, identity, and what people choose to do when they believe the world is ending. CHARACTER / CASTING LIST ROBERT DAFFER / BUD / KING ROTHDOK – Male, 40+ The self-righteous and cunning CEO of Newton Company / A loyal cannibal son who loves his Ma / The leader of a desperate and capable alien race. TIA – Female, 20s–30s A Newton Company fan going through a breakup right before the end of the world. INEZ / VAL / CONQUEST – Female, 20s–30s A woman with a major secret making hard decisions in a time of uncertainty / A high-tech artificial intelligence seeking an identity of its own / The cruel and conniving leader of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. BARISTA / WARFARE / BRYSTOL – Female, Open Age A barista / The fiercely loyal muscle of the Four Horsemen / A revolutionary. JACKSON – Male, 20s–30s A man with no plans for the end of the world. A loyal friend, selfless even if he doesn't realize it. GAME ANNOUNCER / MA / REVOLUTIONARY – Female, 40+ A game announcer / The mother of a fanatically religious cannibal family / A revolutionary. DAKOTA / FAMINE / REVOLUTIONARY – Female, 20s A troubled and capable young woman raised by a cannibal cult, unsure where she truly belongs / The chemist of the Four Horsemen, capable of true cruelty and she knows it / A revolutionary. SQUEEZE / DEATH – Male, 20s–30s A misunderstood drug dealer with an optimistic outlook / The deputy of the Four Horsemen and a true believer in the cult's ideals. If you're interested in participating, please email justinpierceplaywright@gmail.com with your name and the role or roles you're interested in. Again, you do not need to be Chicago-based to reach out, but Chicago-area actors will receive preference because of planned future in-person development. Thanks so much!
My dreams are slowly coming true and I just wanna share it in a space. As a kid I grew up with video games and always wanted to act in them, so I decided when I was young I would be a voice actor. You should have seen my suprise when I was 11 and discovered motion capture is an actual thing. But my country isn't the biggest so from my 12th I focused on theater as a hobby and then as I turned 18 I went to an actual theater school. From there on I moved to London and went to film school and mostly have worked in the film sector with some theater and voice on the side but my big dream was still always motion capture for video games and I always kept training for it with all sorts of weapons training and martial arts. Now after doing workshops in mocap and reaching out to studios I finally got in contact with an agency that soly focuses on motion capture and I GOT ACCEPTED! I even had my first big mocap auditon today and omg I live and breath for mocap. ITS SO FUN! Usually during self tapes and auditions I just feel annoyed as I wanna do the real big thing but with motion capture I even love the self tapes and auditions. Hoping I land the role and to many more!
Hello! I’m looking to switch reps and have a few questions. I haven’t applied anywhere in a long time , so please bear with me. It seems like everyone recommends using Actors Access or Casting Workbook profiles to submit with, however mine obviously still lists my current rep. Is this harmful? Do you recommend submitting materials another way? When writing your pitch, do you mention you’re switching reps, looking for new rep, etc- ? Any answers or further tips are much appreciated!
Hi everyone! I wanted to share some of my recent acting work. Over the past year, I've been creating dramatic scenes to continue developing my craft and exploring different characters. I'd love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the performances. I'm always looking to grow and connect with fellow actors, filmmakers, writers, and directors who are passionate about character-driven storytelling. If you'd like to see more of my work, you can find additional acting scenes and short performances through my Stage 32 profile. Thanks for watching, and I look forward to connecting with more of you!
I am happy to share with you a part of my work in photography, I do not yet have a team but this also allows me to show a little of my world in relation to all my projects, a kind of look book.https://www.stage32.com/lounge/anything_goes/I-lost-my-wood-in-the-cityI would be delighted to receive your feedback. I also explained the reasons behind this album, what I felt, my choices regarding point of view, etc.
I am new to this platform, but working in performance art over 20 years. Just here to network and experience your wonderful art and performances as well. smile
Hi everyone I'm an aspiring actor based in London, right at the at the start of my acting journey. I'm practicing by reading scripts and exploring characters, especially emotionally layered, morally ambiguous roles. If you're a writer who'd like to hear your scenes read aloud. I'd genuinely be excited to help. I'm here to learn, collaborate, and hopefully build some great connections. Thanks for reading.
There's this narrative that Asians can't be actors because it's a high risk field. Well in general, I think it is because from what I've heard, only a few are selected to be the chosen ones ascending to A-list level. But what I find extremely unhelpful is that everyone around me is against the idea. Unfortunately, I grew up with the typical Asian parents who dictate what your future should look like. That is, doctor, lawyer, accountant, engineer and other traditional fields. Literally everyone, including extended relatives, their sons and daughters are going to these exact same fields. Not only that but also on the internet, I get mean snarky comments that are super unhelpful and very ambition-destroying, creating feelings of hopelessness. They turn personal and start insulting me and calling me delusional and grandiose. Simu Liu dreamt of being an actor and similar to me, he had to fight off asian parents and the status quo to make that happen. Then eventually, an opportunity came up and it made him famous compared to before. Now I understand not every actor will get this, but I also understand that if you don't try, it's guaranteed to never happen. I find it very difficult to find support, especially when it comes to finding out what I want for my destiny. Family is against me, internet strangers are against me and both of them are fueling my internal self-doubts which also work against me. In addition, there are less characters available to play in Hollywood because there aren't that many people writing up stories of asian-based characters in the first place. I'm just feeling a little regret because I'm 24 now and it's still going to take 2 more years before I finally finish my degree. On the other hand, there's already a lot of Gen Z actors that've been playing the game since 10 years ago. They had supportive parents that are willing to risk it and sadly, that's not really the case in most Asian households. I'm feeling like all I have is myself if I want to do whatever I want to do in life.
Hello, I am a 14 year old male who always wanted to start acting, I was wondering if anybody could give me advice.. I am pretty anxious and insecure since I was bullied back then so I never really wanted my face to be seen so I never asked my parents to let me join an acting class, but honestly I'm starting to care less about how I look on camera and I've got alot of hobbies but I always wanted to become an actor, idk if this is important but i speak like 6 languages and have the highest level u can get in the education system here in Curaçao. I always wanted to get out of this place, be well known and get young fans to relate to me or help people out, I always wanted to live in a country with skyscrapers or have my name be known. Any tips?? And is acting way too difficult for a 14 year old to handle and still be sane?
hi, i’m a female teen actor! i’m signed with a local sag agency and i’ve done a commercial & student film before, but i’m still struggling to find my footing & would love some advice. i know the whole deal with self-tapes, but im not sure how to make an effective demo reel (or really what the difference is?). i was signed with basically no experience (dont worry, not a scam - just an impressive audition tape!) and my agent has pointed me in the direction of some places that will create a demo reel for you at a steep price, but obviously i’d rather not pay. is a demo reel just a self tape with a monologue? or is it an actual scene out of a film? how do i create one that stands out…. and how do i choose the right monologue, just something off of stage milk? should i use clips from the commercial & student film (where i don’t speak)? i’m really excited to get into acting, but it’s pretty hard to get even an audition or call back if i don’t know how to make an effective demo reel, lol. i’ve watched some videos on youtube and looked through faq, but all it’s really done is confuse me more. looking for some guidance! thanks :)
I am a local sag actor based in Boston. It feels like audition opportunities through Boston Casting are few and far between. Are they just super selective with who they call in / stick to a tight pool of favorites? In a smaller market like Boston, it can be discouraging when local actors don’t get the opportunity to audition for the major projects coming through. Would love to hear other local actors’ experience.
Hi! I'm Joseph, Content Manager at a Texas-based marketing agency. We're casting **4 actors** for an upcoming paid social media campaign in **Chicago**. **Details** • **Shoot:** August 19-21 (one day only, up to 3 hours) • **Pay:** $185 flat • **Location:** Chicago, IL • **Union:** Non-Union • **Usage:** Paid Ads & Organic Social Media **Looking For** * Men & women, ages **40+** * Speaking role (scripted + light improvisation) * Authentic, emotional performances **Role** React naturally to a personalized surprise song. We're looking for genuine emotions, not polished or salesy performances. **To Submit** Email your **headshot/portfolio** to [**joseph.eligio@creatunity.com**](mailto:joseph.eligio@creatunity.com) **Subject:** **SONG APP CASTING – Your Name** *Optional:* Include a 30-second self-tape reacting to happy, surprising news. Thanks, and looking forward to your submissions!
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