I’m thinking about film in particular. I always figured teen characters were often played by older actors because they’d had more time to develop their skills—but is that actually true or is it for superficial reasons (acne being the first thing that springs to mind)? Young people can be decent actors—some children have been nominated (or won!) major acting awards. It almost seems like young people are banished to acting Siberia during their teen years. There are exceptions of course, but I am not super knowledgeable about casting and curious if anyone has insider knowledge on this phenomenon.
I’ve unfortunately been caught in the mess that has occurred with a formerly reputable talent agency in Toronto (if you know you know…) As a non union actor I have little protection…and little prospects
Hello, I am making a game where I need there to be a middle-aged or old, sounding male voice actor. The problem is, I am a 15-year-old male. My voice is quite deep, but I just don't sound old. Any tips? Is this even possible?
I started pursuing voice acting and general voiceover in mid-2019, after trying out improv and both enjoying and getting positive feedback on my ability to bring out different voices and personalities on a whim. Due to living in Washington DC, which is not a prominent area for voice work, I gradually set up a home recording booth with an XLR mic and high-quality interface for higher-quality sound, took several coaching sessions from a veteran still active in the industry, crafted a demo reel with professional help, and have worked exclusively remotely both due to the pandemic and my location. I've focused on auditioning for public casting calls through platforms like Twitter, Casting Call Club, Voice Acting Club, and even Reddit on occasion. Doing this, I've landed a few indie YouTube & Newgrounds project roles as both characters and narration, one e-learning instructional gig, and voices in a few Steam games through this time, but I'm feeling a desire to take things more seriously and invest time and money into the next significant step towards making this a true profession and source of income. This is due to a good 70-80% of the indie & amateur projects I read for not coming out, which leaves me with nothing to put on a demo reel or resume, and the lack of financial return - I estimate I've made maybe only $150 total through this three years of work. I know that it would be foolish to assume I should immediately aim to look for an agent or move to a more prominent area of the industry like New York, LA or Texas, especially since I've seen it recommended multiple times to not try either until you already feel that you're getting steady work and making steady income. (I actually am interested in moving to one of these locations in due time, but want to make sure I have a proper foundation first.) I'm just trying to figure out what the best remote platforms and overall workflows are appropriate to do this. I was gearing up to save for a [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) membership, but I've seen all the recent outcry and criticisms about the changed payrates and rules making it less financially sustainable for actors, so I'm likely going to look elsewhere. Right now, I feel most likely that I'll renew my Backstage membership and focus daily on auditioning for remote voice acting and narration gigs on it (I've been on and off it in the past and have had several close calls when it comes to casting, but have yet to get actual work from it - I'm hoping that can change if I commit more), plus start applying to ACX for audiobook narration since my e-learning client was pleased with my work and I've been practicing reading books and text out loud to hone that sound. But I'd like to try and do more beyond that, yet with my remote location and lack of connections I'm unsure what the right processes to start actually are. Has anyone here been in a similar situation and gone through this stage in their career, and what steps would you recommend taking to increase work opportunities, growth, and the start of a more steady flow of work?
Hey, folks. I'm not exactly the most experienced when it comes to in-person acting, primarily doing most of my work in Voice Work. However, I took a gig as a backround actor in an upcoming film. As it happens, I've also been selected to double an actor. Since I'm inexperienced, I'm trying to make sure things are on the up-and-up. Naturally, since I'm just a backround, it's not like I can make arguments one way or another, but I'd like to know one way or another- Is it normal for them to pay me the same backround rate as a double? I assume it won't include stunt work, but I won't know until I'm on set.
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
I don’t want to pay for Backstage but want to find casting calls/auditions in California. Can anyone help me with this? I’m a new 23 year old actor and have been in one local film and am looking for new opportunities. Here’s a clip of my acting: https://youtube.com/shorts/QW0CkaZkSAg?feature=share . How do I get in contact with casting directors?
Can anyone tell me how EPA auditions are currently being run in New York? I stopped auditioning this way when the pandemic hit, but I assume the EPAs have resumed. No one answers the phone at the union office, so getting info from someone there is difficult.
My manager connected me with and I signed with an agent commercially in early august and I haven't yet received any auditions from them. The agency is in the top 150 on IMDbPro and the agent only Reps about 77 people themself. So I thought I'd ask other actors. How often does your commercial Rep get you commercial auditions? I'm female, black/white/native - ethnically ambiguous, 16-25 age range.
\-------CASTING CALL-------- ​ Project Title: Forgotten Crusaders And The Race Against Time - Episode 8 - Lightseeker Heir; ​ Project Type: Machinima, Animation; ​ Compensation: Non-Paying; ​ Vocals Needed: 5 Male VA. ​ Audition Due Date: 4 October 2022; ​ Warnings: Safe for all ages; ​ Project Summary: This is a story inside of the World of Warcraft project a friend of mine has been writing. The story's about the destiny of a boy that with time will discover dark secrets from his ancestors. I wish to bring all of it to animation and post it on Youtube; ​ Audition Material: Giving material to the ones who show interest; ​ Recording Days: As soon as the actor's able to record; ​ Submission Details: Able to send the files through Wetransfer or Myairbridge. Will give more info over discord - Zephyr#4215; ​ Requirements: ​ \- Must have decent home recording setup with no back ground noise; \- Please record in mono and save in .wav or .mp3 format; \- Must be available during this week of recording; \- Must have my discord so we are able to talk;
What’s good Y’all, I’m a filmmaker/cinematographer leaning into directing. I noticed when I’m on sets, directors don’t not understand how to work with actors or their process. It’s simply, here are the lines…now say it. There’s no letting the actor explore the character with the help/critique from a director. I’m curious, what are qualities/techniques you like to see in a director in rehearsals and on set.
I’m just curious because I’m going through a divorce. Is it possible to be a single parent actor in LA?
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I’m thinking of trying to be an extra in a movie but have no prior acting experience and no ambition to be an actor later in life. It’s something on my bucket list and I think it will be neat to look back on. Any advice for my situation? (I’m 14)
Hello! I need 6-7 people to record and email me an audio file (m4a, wav, or mp3) of them reading the text of a written letter, for a podcast a few weeks away from launch. Scripts vary in length but are all less than 500 words-- some less than 30 seconds. I need both female and male-sounding voices, also open to gender-ambiguous ones, and **do NOT need overly professional delivery, or a very high level of production value**. It should sound like an everyday person talking into a voicemail. **So you MUST be able to sound natural, like you are talking in your own words, rather than reading a script.** The scripts are all clean and safe for work, created from emails sent to the host's advice column. They all involve mental health quandaries. I will need a pretty quick turnaround on these, by Friday. I will pay $10 per recording instantly once the email is received and approved. (Each person can do only one script.) I'll pay by Venmo or PayPal, your choice. **REQUIREMENTS:** Message me with a description of your voice's vibe and, if possible, a link to what it sounds like, so I can be sure to cast a variety of voices **Ability to sound natural when reading a script (most important! You need not be an esteemed actor, but you need to sound like you're talking, rather than reading.)** Native/extremely fluent English speaker (open to various types of voices but need mostly American accents) Typical, natural, adult-sounding speaking voice Ability to complete in the next 48 hours Being okay with your voice being used in a podcast trailer and episode without being credited (sorry!) Ability to email an m4a, wav, or mp3 file to an email address **PROCEDURE:** If I message you back that you are chosen, in that same message I will cut and paste the script and the email address the recording needs to be sent to You will record the script as soon as you can, in m4a, wav, or mp3 format You will email me that recording at the address provided, along with your preferred Venmo or PayPal information I will give the recording a quick listen to make sure it meets our requirements, and then Venmo/Paypal you $10 and our eternal thanks, along with the name of the podcast if you want to hear yourself! Thanks for considering!
Hi everyone, I'm not an actor, but a dear friend of mine has a daughter who is, and she's about to have her quinceanera, so I thought perhaps a nice acting-based gift would be called for here, since I'm going to splurge. The problem is I have no idea what to get a teenage child actor, so I thought to ask here, if anyone would be so kind as to help me out with some ideas. Thanks in advance.
Made this account just to find out an answer since google is saying actors make 30k a year. If there’s a better place to ask you can direct me there. So I’m watching Loot and came across Joel Kim Booster who is a great actor. I googled him to learn more and came across his net worth (which I know is 99% speculation bc what celebs are posting their paychecks to instagram lol). It said it was around 1mil, but I don’t think I’ve seen him in anything plus his wiki said he was a stand up comedian. My understanding is that comedy shows aren’t where people make the bulk of their salaries. May be a wrong assumption. This made me think of newer/ unknown celebs and their salaries. I read that Ellen Pompeo is making 500k from Grey’s Anatomy, but I wondered what’s the general pay for a lesser known/newer actor? In a proper big show from like Netflix or ABC. To summarize, is it normal to get paid 5k an episode or do you make like 50k an episode? Do you get a big payday even if you aren’t established in a bunch of films and movies?
Evening everyone! I just need some solid advice from fellow VO actors. I feel like I'm sorta in a weird bubble and stand still. I have studied with Crispin Freeman, Mick Wingert, Paul Liberti, Ned Lott, Richard Horvitz, and currently Nancy Wolfson. I have a somewhat "okay" commercial demo that was made back in 2018/2019 before covid. I audition pretty frequently and my commercial agent sends me some great VO auditions. I'm not sure what the disconnect is but I haven't booked a single VO job EVER. I know the competition is rough so don't need a lecture on that but I'm not sure where there is a disconnect. I can't even seem to get cast in non-paid projects either. I have the gear and training. I'm starting to think it's really my voice that is holding me back. I have uniquely different sound quality to me. I wear two hearing aids so, that already affects my speech a bit. It's just a different sound. My current teachers and past teachers seem to love my voice because of how different it is. They did stress that my voice might make it hard to book stuff - not impossible JUST HARDER. I'm curious if anyone has been in the same type of situation as me - training, auditioning, etc but no luck booking. At what point do I toss the towel in because training gets expensive ha. Any advice?
Hi! I am based in Vancouver for context. I got my agent in April and have booked three things with them since then (a principal role, actor role and lead role, all union). After booking my third role they called me, nudging me in the direction of joining the union UBCP/ACTRA as now that I have 3 credits (I have enough credits to join), that the union will start penalizing my pay cheques. I’ve always been told to hold off joining the union as long as possible, for non-union commercials and other great non-union projects that may come up. However I’ve only done one non-union commercial in this time vs 3 union film roles. I’m anxious about potentially joining as it feels very soon (considering I’ve only been signed 6 months) and I hear of actors who join too soon then regret it because the union work dries up and they’re unable to do non-union. I do however want to be a professional actor long term. Could I get some opinions or another viewpoint? Im just afraid of making a choice I end up regretting.
I’m a non-union actor based in Los Angeles. I’ve had my manager for 5 months now. At first things were pretty great, I was getting a good number of auditions that fit my casting and my goals fairly well. They’d also be pretty responsive within at least a couple days. I’ve booked once with them and gotten a few callbacks. As time has gone on, I’ve stopped getting auditions as often, and the ones I do get are…not great fits (most recently got one for a commercial for women 40+, and I actually discovered I could have self submitted for it). I’ve communicated my dissatisfaction with them indirectly (how is my reel working? Anything I can add to my looks?) and they won’t respond at all, or they’ll respond to another part of the email without addressing my question. I’m starting to get really frustrated. Communication started getting spotty and confusing back in June. I asked for a submission report back in June and I’ve been using that to target CDs, attending workshops, and I’ve been self submitting, self-analyzing my reel and adding self tapes to the gaps - so I’m not doing nothing, but it doesn’t feel right to be to be doing it without any input or reply from my managers. What do you guys think?
I feel We as society do the same thing over and over, that very little is new and innovative nowadays. It’s widespread acknowledged in my circle that most programming has taken a major turn for the worse. So nowadays people are blaming actors because it’s an easy target they are in the spotlight. Maybe it’s not the actors fault,Maybe we need to let Actors be Great Again. I feel Hollywood is scared to let people on the spectrum or anyone with True intense emotions become an actor. There is a lot of division nowadays between who is on spectrum and who is not, who is mentally healthy and who is not. When in reality it is we are all One on Earth together. I feel when your Acting things are very complex in terms of mental health how do you determine if someone fits the bill in terms of being currently being “crazy”or just being very unique and intense actor? Its seems like in a lot of cases Hollywood only lets People become “actors” when they fit a certain bill in real life. So you have to Be and Act a certain way in life to even be accepted as an actor. My concern is that Hollywood really only accepts people from a certain crowd. You see nowadays they can just call an intense actor “autistic” or that the person is “crazy”. So my question is what do others think? It’s like what are the pre-requisites for being an Actor? Do you need a diploma and have to spend a lot of money to be given knowledge? Is it socially and morally acceptable? that a lot of actors have blood lines, family connections in the industry and that it seems the reason some actors, how they become almost sure thing super stars is they are born famous. Ultimately the real issue is the question over if a person is on the autism spectrum does that make the actor less than, or more of an actor? You see do you need to be a certain way in life to be considered an actor? With My life story alone and the energy that I hold is immense, I believe that as an actor I hold the power to make people feel however I want to in life. I can make people scared. I can make people feel however I want to In My life. Through work and immense pain and suffering. From Losing those closest to me. I have attained a truly glorious level of nirvana. I know I sound weird and crazy that’s the thing and I don’t care, at all, what people think or say about me. As I have broken on through to the other side of life. I have Reached total enlightenment. Im a loving down to earth person and I see now that I can be anything and anyone I want to in this world. That I truly AM anybody and I truly Am Nobody. I float through life like a butterfly and I can sting like a bee. Im an unstoppable force of Love. A sailor always sailing with the wind.
So has anyone worked with Models Inc. SoCal Bay area / LA. I know they are pretty legit as I was referred to them by a fellow actor who was an extra in one of Christopher Nolan's films. I'm just nervous going over the contract and signing since it's my first time being represented by an agency. They take 20% commission which seems fairly standard now for non union. Thank you in advance. Can't wait for the auditions to come in.
I've recently started producing my own short films with decent enough budgets and large casts/crews. One thing that got me was how little people self-promote. So here's some insight and tips from my journey. You've no idea how frustrating it is when trying to find good talent - maybe spotting them during an acting workshop and only catching their name - and not being able to find them online. And even when you do find good talent that you might want to work with in the future, it's a nightmare trying to index it all manually - if I can just drop a weblink into my spreadsheet, it's far more efficient than seeking out your headshot, email, phone etc from various sources. Facebook and Instagram are not good enough - they require sign-up to view a profile, and accepting their cookies/'privacy' policy otherwise you can't access content. If one is logged in and does a search, their 'algorithm' tends to show profiles it thinks will be more relevant based on country/interests/etc rather than accuracy of the name. Also terrible if your name is fairly common, eg Tom Smith. Twitter is better as you can easily spot a headshot, web link and usually their rep or contact email in their bio. So make sure your bio is up to date, regularly checking any links to make sure they're not broken. By no means am I implying you have to start worrying about follower count or posting regularly. Open a Private Browser (and if you have one, use VPN) and Google your own name. See what comes up. How hard or easy is it for someone to find you? Do a dozen other unrelated links and people pop up before/around you? Now try adding 'actor' to the search terms. Any better? If not, try figuring out how to improve those results. Try putting more relevant keywords in your Twitter bio or actor's profile. It's also extremely important to list your current city/country. The times I've stumbled upon a great actor who doesn't have this listed and I take time to reach out to them only to find they are half way round the world from me! The most effective way to present yourself online, where you're fully in control, is having your own website with a personal domain. Even if that website just redirects to your actor's profile/Twitter/A headshot and email address, that's fine. If your'e a bit tech savvy you can easily get something bare-bones created yourself, and it's cheaper than you might think. It also comes with the added bonus of being able to use the domain as your professional email address, which, sure, might be quite vain but I think it just shows that extra little bit of dedication subconsciously. If you want to go down that route, my recommendations: Namecheap: Domains sub $10 Hosting: There are free options (GitHub). Otherwise $20-60 annually (even better if you can get one for $100 for unlimited domains and share with your pals) Try not to use same provider for hosting and domain. Though sometimes the hosting service offers a free domain - fine. Avoid GoDaddy at all costs. Learn Bootstrap and how to edit Bootstrap templates. Otherwise, Wordpress .ORG not .COM Avoid Wix! I hope this is helpful to some. Take it or leave it - I'm by no means an expert, it's just my own findings. I *want* people to succeed! And I think this is one way to boost an avenue of success.
i know it’s better to arrive early on set rather then on time. How early should i arrive, i fear that i’ll arrive way to early before crew gets there.
Coming from a filmmaker. I'm making a short film, and I do not have a crew. The reasons are a mix of the film being a conversational piece and the fact that part of the project assignment (this is for film school) is that I cannot have a big crew. I need to have a major creative part in the film. All that considered, I just figured this can be something I can film by myself, but I need two actors. I will pay the actors for the one day of filming I am planning, but I'm just worried they won't take me serious if I say I am a one-man band even though this is a very serious project for me, and I have spent a lot of time prepping, storyboarding, etc. Should I mention on the casting call that I do not have a crew or after I talk to the actor? I’m looking for a somewhat experienced actor (non-union) which is why I'm worried that they wouldn't want to work on a film with no crew.
So im actually gonna make my first screenplay happen. But i have no real idea how to write character descriptions. What do the actors need to know in order to audition? I find it difficult to make the characters be described correctly in so little words. Any advice?
Does anyone have insider knowledge or experience with actor submissions? Who sifts through submissions first, Casting Directors or Casting Assistants- who makes the decisions to ask for tapes?
The clip is short and it's only one line, but it's one of the only legitimate professional credits (not including student film stuff) I have right now. Is it worth adding to AA?
For most of the past few years, i've been doing theatre. In high school, and in college, i've taken a myriad of acting classes. But no matter how many auditions I do, no matter how good, i have never ever gotten casted. I've been told many times by my teachers (who also happen to be directors, and do the majority of casting) that I'm an amazing actor and i give my all to everything i get. And yet i've still never gotten anything. Not even as an extra or ensemble. It's infuriating. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong! they host help for auditions and they give me a ton of tips that I use, and still get nothing! I feel like i'm at the end of my rope and i'll never be able to do what I love.
I'm an actor in NYC. During the pandemic I was taking virtual acting classes, and doing workshops/seminars at various acting studios in the city. I got headshots and signed with a commercial modeling agent. I've been getting on set doing background work that I usually secure through Casting Networks. I just feel that I'm not doing enough to feel that I'm giving my maximum potential to this career choice. Every morning I submit on Actors Access and Casting Networks, which usually leads to background work or the occasional audition. I'd like to start booking more shorts or even student films just to get some credits on my IMDb. I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing that would aid in my career? I see many people booking shorts on here and it seems I'm missing those in the breakdowns. Any veterans that can give some advice? Thanks in advance :)
I ask this as an older person who used to be an actor in NY in my 20s and 30s without much success. Now in my 60s I'm taking a class again, preparing to jump back in, and I'm wondering... I have a personality flaw that I'm a bit of a showoff and loudmouth. I can be pretty funny sometimes when the stars align. At work (I'm a tech writer) I have learned to keep my mouth shut unless I have something substantive to offer (which is, tbh, a struggle sometimes). And in my family I have learned that it is almost always a better choice to listen and ask questions. I mean, it's hilarious and tragic that the best thing to do in life is almost always to sit down and shut up. I guess that's wisdom. Also, as an actor, being a showoff (and a loudmouth, don't forget that part) may be the thing that makes it so important to be on stage. But it also draws focus away from where it should be, namely your partners on stage, the script, the story, the audience. I am posting this rumination to get other actors' responses. Are you a showoff? Do you think it is helpful to your acting? Harmful? Maybe the (boring) answer is that it's good to be aware of it and keep a balance. What do you think?
Signed up for Central Casting and got booked for my first job. Big show. Actually my favorite TV show. I almost died when I got the offer. Will be fun. I know it’s not acting but it gets me on a set and maybe make contacts or friends. Who knows. I have manners (cause I am old) and will not bug people and watch the hell out of what’s going on. Plus this way I don’t look like a newbie when I get hired as an actor. Any tips how to maximize this? I think I am good but there might be things I would not think about. You don’t have to tell me to be on time. I am German… can’t help to be on time. Annoyingly so.
So basically, after 5 years of trying and trying and booking a ton of random acting jobs across a bunch of different genres and budget levels, I finally booked my first lead in a feature length film. My issue is, I have gotten very comfortable crafting my very best auditions and then sending them into the void expecting to hear nothing. Now I’ve actually booked the leading character, and I’m having all of this imposter syndrome. It makes no sense to me as in my real life I used to be very shy before I started getting into art and I love sharing my other art forms and don’t care at all if nobody understands it or thinks I’m being “too much/ too free/ too avant garde”. I am a natural performer when I’m not afraid and I LOVE that feeling of sharing a story in dance or in writing. I have no problem being the life of the party or presenting outlandish ideas that inspire me, but…. Whenever I book, I somehow forget my entire personality and start to freak out that I secretly don’t even have one. Like, my superpower is gone. I can’t stress enough that in other art forms I don’t even think about it, the artistic expression comes completely natural and I believe in what I’m doing. Even commercials are never an issue, it’s strictly theatrical stuff that I get freaked out about AFTER BOOKING. When I was pinned for one of the leads in a TV show I had this terrible fear of booking it because I knew deep down I didn’t feel ready because of this. Is there some way I can prepare for this amount of material without defaulting to making the character have no personality? It seems so easy for all of the other actors to just come in and be themselves. This wasn’t problematic for me in the audition but something happens in this stage where I freak out and go emotionally blank!
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This is a throwaway account, but I've been hearing a lot of horror stories about this agency withholding payment from actors. Please use this thread as a place to communicate about this situation.
I’ve heard and seen a lot about it across the internet and it’s just a bunch of job postings for actors, etc. Pretty much everyone in the entertainment industry. Has anyone used it? Is it legit?
Not just limited to English VAs! All are welcome. Me personally, one Zach Aguilar. He's in a ton of stuff I'm a huge fan of (Fire Emblem, Genshin Impact, Demon Slayer, Bubble, etc.), and I always find myself watching something that has his name on it, even if it isn't my personal cup of tea (for example, Netflix's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners). He also streams on YouTube, so it's really interesting to be able to consume content he produces, and not just works that he's in. The content he makes is based around what projects he's in and it's clear that he's very passionate about them and I love that (if you wanna find him over on YouTube, search up airzach)! I am really curious to see what you folks say, because there are hundreds of amazing VAs out there and I'm excited to know who especially feels important to you as people who have decided to pursue voice acting.
I’m 17. My names elijah. I wanna get a theater degree. How does one go about life after college ?
I have a facial difference and have been posting videos on tiktok for about a year and a half to two years about myself, my facial difference, and my opinions and daily life stuff to inspire others not to judge a book by its cover. Then as of about six months ago, I added a new category to my videos...Acting duets and voice acting duets...Why you ask? Well initially people see me and they notice my facial difference and THEN SECOND my energy and everything else positive people claim when they first meet me. Since starting TikTok I have been sought out for a few reality shows and then a fully produced featured movie for two roles. After I did one role they called me back for another one as well. I told myself...hmm maybe I don't suck. I had wanted to be an actor growing up (specifically a soap or romance/romcom actor) but figured a guy with a facial difference wouldn't go far in Hollywood...but now I have a shot. Following doing my small scenes in the movie I signed up on backstage and IMDB pro and within a day someone wanted me for a part in their indy film. I had headshots done but having more done in a few weeks by someone else. who is also going to help me with a reel. He says I can act a few scenes out I asked if thats a thing. lol I thought a reel was, clips from various projects you have been in. So I am trying to understand self tapes...Like do I just do scenes from movies or something lol (half kidding. ) Also on my list if things I have done. 1. did well in extra role in big movie. 2. got offered second bigger role in said movie. 3. signed up on backstage 4. Signed up for IMDB pro. 5. landed indy role 6. got headshots done...and 7... Because of my facial deformity and my life in general I feel like I'd be a publicist's dream for many reasons or a talk shows dream...or a morning news show...reality show, etc. While I wait for my projects to come out to get my reels from them and have more to go on as far as my acting...is THIS where self tapes come in? I am going in this a weird way but am trying to figure out what more I can do to keep things going. What would should I do next? Would these "Self tapes" be next? Can someone sorta elaborate on them a little? Any tips appreciated.
For those actors in Toronto (but can be from anywhere), is there a highly rated acting teacher that provides 1-on-1 instruction?
Originally I was going to move closer to Los Angeles for acting (right now I live about 2 hours from LA) but now im looking to move to Las Vegas for cheaper housing very soon. I’m very green but still want to pursue acting along with any PA work even though I’m moving farther from a major market. So will I still find good resources, communities of filmmakers and most importantly, acting classes in Las Vegas? I’d like to hear from any actors or filmmakers living in Las Vegas.
Basically the title. I have a non-actor friend helping me be a reader for a scene. In the scene, I scare her so she is angry at me. Should the lines be delivered in a neutral tone or actually sound angry? I want to make sure it's as professional as possible.
Hey everyone, I'm sure this Q has been asked before, which I tried to find but couldn't, so apologies for the repeat if so. I'm a combat (spact) / stunt actor but I want to learn screen acting more to apply for roles. The nearest acting school / class to me is 4 hours away and I was wondering if taking online classes would be a good substitute for learning techniques and better my skillet? I know anything is better than nothing, but I'm curious if one can genuinely build a strong skill set via this route. Thanks :)
I'm from SA and here we don't have a cinema industry per se, so getting into acting beyond as hobby and experimentation is hard. The refined acting school are too expensive and working in cinema/TV may prove a really almost impossible task to burst the bubble and get a space. So since USA has the biggest industry worldwide, I was wondering how is it affordable to get into a good school there? I see there a lot more options, but a few schools I was looking up seem to be so expansive from a foreigner perspective. The nycda must be a wonderful experience, but how hard you guys see it to get into it 'cause of money? I do get the sense that even if there a lot of courses, it seems to me that actors kind of pass them and go directly to get a agent or get into a agency and starting to apply to roles. I mean, this happens a lot around here too, but since the options to studying are so more, I also wonder how this hinder the process there, a place where you can choose so many ways to learn acting.
For the most part I just use google and youtube to find monolouges, just wondering if there is a better way that more experienced actors have found (I'm still pretty new to the game).
I just turned 17 and I recently realized that I want to be an actor. I did some acting classes as a preteen and I was on a couple plays but now I know this is my way. I live in Italy but I’m currently on my exchange year in LA (chose la just for this reason). Next week I’m starting acting classes at Margie Haber acting studio here and I’m so excited. (opinions/experiences on the studio?) Right now I’m planning every step to take to achieve my dream and I just can’t get it out of my brain. I think about acting when I wake up every day and before going to sleep. Now, I’m getting back to Italy in Dicember and I want to do how much I can do. It’s still a super competitive market, but I think it’s way less competitive than here and the us in general, I know I have to start there. I’d like to go on auditions for short films/commercials in my small region and possibly do acting classes over there too. I’m planning december-september auditions and september-june acting classes with aiditions possibly. (after june I finish high school) Now, after school I’m planning to go to Rome, as it’s the biggest city in Italy for these things. Do you think I should try and get into one of the really big three years acting academies in Rome? They would give me a degree in acting (useless) and it’s really difficult to get in. Or should I just start doing auditions over there and get an agent asap? I think the latter would be better, as I have more possibility to work. Getting in the crazy good schools means no auditions/contracts by rule of the schools. But I don’t know if just two/three acting classes would be enough on my resumè… Do you think it’s a good plan? Tips very much accepted, hope my dream can come true…
I read another post saying that LAMDA totally abandons the MFA program students, and that staff see them mostly as a cash cow because of how much international students pay for that program. (I'm from the US and would pay more $). So I wanted to ask if anyone has info on if the MFA at Lamda is worth it? I have already joined Sag in the US, so I'm not new, and would largely be using the MFA to get good reps, leave with a great reel, and make actor friends, if I'm being honest. Any info is appreciated, thank you :) Also does anyone know if London agents will take on an American if they graduated from LAMDA?
I’m a working actor that recently moved to Atlanta from Richmond VA, but I’ve always relied on survival jobs to keep the lights on, and I keep running into issues when it comes to them working around my schedule. When I was still working at a movie theater, I booked a major speaking part in a cable docudrama series… the day before I was supposed to be on set. Of course I was scheduled to work the next day, and promptly let an assistant manager know. He seemed fine with it, but told me to call the GM the next day to remind him. While I was on set, I do just that only to be shouted at by this man (and I quote), “Geoffrey, if you want to be a movie star, what does that do for me here?” A few months later, I ran into issues again on a Showtime miniseries when I was cast on set (when I was doing background) to work as a photo double for one of the leads that had fallen ill. In short, it was an amazing opportunity for the next couple weeks that paid extremely well, and I even became SAG-E,, but I once again had issues with this movie theater job, especially since the production kept extending the time I’d be needed. One day, I simply had to call out and the GM threatened to write me up. I later moved onto working a better job at Lowe’s during the pandemic. Once production started again, I booked a webseries that needed me on various random days throughout 5 months of shooting. My supervisor (an assistant manager) actually gave me his personal phone number and let me text him whenever something came up, and he was always happy to change my schedule at any time, as long as I kept him in the know (it helped that I was working in a team unloading freight, and didn’t always have to have to be covered by another person). I had a second small job as a grocery store cashier that was similarly accommodating most of the time. But then I moved here and transferred to another Lowe’s, and it’s been a struggle balancing my acting with work. I told absolutely everyone what I do and why I moved here, and they all seem happy for me. But then I booked featured background work on this movie that pays very well, and the schedule is constantly changing. I can already tell the HR lady here is a bit stressed about it, and just today after two days switched at the eleventh hour, a head cashier suggested I put my two weeks in if this is my “real career,” not understanding that I need money in between gigs. My roommate is also an actor, and waits tables 4 nights a week at a very expensive restaurant for excellent money, but he also has to deal with this issue. He booked a print ad the day before it was supposed to happen, and was very worried that he wasn’t going to make his shift. I asked him what would happen if he booked something for a scheduled shift, and he said he would have to pray to get it covered or risk being fired. So… how do you all deal with all of this? I know it depends on the job, but it’s something that’s caused me a great deal of anxiety.
The job is performing a battle rap verse, impersonating Toph from Avatar The last Airbender. The word count is about 570. It also requires me to be able to use your voice for monetization. Please provide me with your demos! Thank you!
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