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Reddit · 23 Feb 2021
I could just be seeing it wrong, so definitely correct me, but it seems like a lot of well known actors (and maybe successful people in general) believe in themselves and have a considerable amount of self-confidence. It could just be the social media effect, but I’ve come to the realization that the only thing stoppin…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2021
Hey y'all so I've found a whole lot about Austin acting studios but not too much about Dallas. What are your thoughts and opinions? I'll list a few just to put out what I've seen/visited around here: Glenn Morshower with The Extra Mile, Nancy Chartier, Michele Condrey with REACT Studios, Michelle Sherrill, Theresa Bell…
Reddit · 23 Feb 2021
Have you ever gotten a direct booking without auditioning? I'd be interested in hearing about your experience. \[Note\] I'm not an actor. I'm just interested in hearing about it if anyone wants to share their experience.
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
This is a very common question. I Ireland and I’m extremely eager to start out in acting. I want to focus on film and TV. But during these unprecedented times it’s tough. So I thought I’d take this time to do a load of research and practice so I will be prepared for when I start to audition. First things first, I plan…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Suppose someone wanted to be a full-time background actor. They have no interest in being a regular actor whatsoever, they just want to do background work. They're also able to join SAG and they do. Would it be hard to get enough background work to meet SAGs requirements for health insurance? I don't mean right now wit…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Here's one she did with Bryan Cranston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXpE9u-yuTs She's also in one of those Sam Adams "Your cousin from Boston" ads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2BDf-JDUIk I've also definitely seen her in a Nintendo Switch commercial and I think one for laundry detergent or something. This is jus…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
just venting here and sharing my experience I finally got an audition after months of not having anything. For some reason, it came out so awful. I was overacting, not focused, and dumbed down my performance. It's probably because I was so excited to be doing a self-tape that I self-sabatoged. I hate that as actors we…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
so what's it like being a working actor? and no I don't mean, like, celebrities who "made it" in Hollywood and have millions of dollars and live a high-class life and attend the oscars and stuff... because let's be real, the odds of making it that big are quite slim. So, what's it like just being a working actor who is…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
I'm Irish and I lived in the UK, I got Spotlight membership while there which is regarded as a necessary thing for UK agents to consider representing you. I also joined Equity, the UK union. I let my membership of both lapse last year since I now live in the Mediterranean and COVID stopped everything, and I can just re…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Hello all, Any Europe based actors in here? I am currently living in Italy and I was wondering how the acting scene is out here? As well as if you have any tips and tricks to find castings all throughout Europe? Any websites, groups, etc would all be appreciated!
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
I hope this is an okay place to post this. But I’m curious. I’m going back to college in the summer and wanted to know if any actors had experiences with certain classes that they then applied to their acting? Non college course classes or just random skills/hobbies that helped are welcomed suggestions too!
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Parents of child actors- who do you suggest opening a Coogan account with? Is Actors FCU easy to work with? This will have to be done online, as we need to set it up ASAP. Thanks in advance!
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Hey Friends! If anyone needs help learning some basics of Film /Theatre Terminology for Actors. Check out this helpful video. It's full of 40 Terms to start with, plus more fun, insight and help for Actors of All Levels. This way you don't feel lost in a theatre rehearsal or working on set. Hope it adds to your Day! [h…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Hey there! I'm sure the words "aspiring voice actor" have been said on here a million times as are the some of the things I'll be talking about here. The only difference between those and this post (hopefully) is that I've already done research, applied it, and still don't know where I am going wrong. Not to say there'…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
La casting/ casting networks is increasing its price from $16.95 to $25.95 per month!? How’s The pandemic been treating you? Better yet, how’s your career going now that you are one year older? Lots of new reel footage? Unless your Tiffany Haddish, the answer is you probably didn’t book much during the pandemic. Now th…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Kind of annoying.
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
So, I can imitate many accents, I am really good at it. However, I myself have an accent when I speak normally (latino) so doing the average American accent is the hardest for me. Like I said, other accent are fine, is just the typical American one I have a problem with. Could I still become a voice actress?
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
I have mastered the non-speaking roles but have been struggling to get more speaking roles on professional productions (even though I get a lot of them on independent productions and do have a couple small speaking roles on professional productions). My acting teacher advised me to simply say no to the non-speaking rol…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Hi so I have a YouTube channel with over 12K subs and 2 million views, and I'd really want to interview these voice actors from this mini kids web series! I've been practiced my interviewing skills for a while now, and I think I'm ready for the real thing! However, I'm really unsure on how to approach them and was wond…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
I have a demo reel on Actor’s Access but my manager just recommended that I upload clips instead. My entire reel is basically “dramatic”. Would I label each clip “drama” or specify exactly what they are? For example there’s one scene of me in a confessional with a priest revealing my mother’s sins. Another is me openin…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Like seriously. There is no job security whatsoever. Like even if you somehow bag a big role in some serial, years down the line when it's over, there's a solid chance you'll still be jobless. I mean whenever I look up the imdb of any actor after watching a movie or show they were in, I always find that the gap between…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
I'm woc in NYC and I'm curious about getting a wardrobe consultant - perhaps a new haircut/look. If there's anyone that did a great consultation for you would love any recs. Thanks.
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Hi! I use the free version of Actors Acess and do not have an agent. If I get a premium membership, will I be able to see more casting calls? Thanks!
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Hey everyone.. I am 23 living in Toronto and am thinking about becoming an actress. I’ve always wanted to but due to the pressures of my parents I waited to finish school first. I think it’s time to go after my dreams. I have no idea where to get started so any advice or which acting schools to look into would help! I…
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Soooooo yeah, i think you probably all heard about this AI that automatically generates dubbing process in any language based on the original actor voice. What are your opinions about it? Do you think that it will ever kill off our work for good or every voice actor around the world will riot against it?
Reddit · 22 Feb 2021
Tips appreciated. Ive been listening to my own voice, and the thing about *ME* hearing *my own voice* is that, it’s very difficult to hear it from a 3rd person perspective, and then, decide what types of characters my own voice would fit into. I’ve been trying to see what other actors i sound similar to, and the search…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
*Firstly, I wanna tell you that I don't know anything about acting. I just had this question and came here.* I sometimes think that Heath Ledger recognition/success for playing the Joker in the movie Dark Knight is **partly** because of the character he had assigned to play (the Joker). Don't get me wrong, I think **th…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
Looking for opinions. It's pretty well known that a ton of people who are trying to make it as actors need flexible side jobs. Do you think background work is a good side gig for actors? I'd really like to hear your opinions as to why or why not. Keep in mind, the answer may differ depending on market (ie, LA vs Vancou…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
I follow a casting director on instagram. She was doing a q&a and answered a question saying her self-taping pet peeves are when 1. actors read their sides as a monologue bc they don’t have a reader, and 2. when they prerecord the other lines. I 100% totally get that this is annoying- hell I’d probably be annoyed if I…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
Hey! I'm 15 year old male from Europe, Lithuania. I'm kinda lost on what to do: I only think about acting, specifically in movies or TV shows. But the thing is, that our country (Lithuania), has a damn poor acting industry overall - actors are always the same, poor scripts, close to impossible to have it as a stable an…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
There are a few latinx talent organizations in LA like NALIP and LALIFF. Being part of the community, would you say joining these organizations through paid membership to be able to go to the events is a good way to meet latinx directors and actors? Anyone here is a member of any film festival organization?
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
Hi everyone. I just recently got into acting again after years of feeling like I wasn't good enough. So far, I've been getting some pretty unexpectedly positive results! I know how hard it is to get auditions right now, let alone receive a callback. And I'm afraid I just wasted an opportunity. I have done tons of self-…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
I've been seeing a huge uptick in younger actors, particularly if English is not their first language, using the term "casted". This is not a real term and can make you look green in an audition or networking setting. No shame in using it, but now you know! If you see other young actors using it KINDLY let them know, n…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
My parents have my life planned out for me: I'll graduate highschool with awards and honors and my diploma. I'll go to a top-notch university, I'll get a good job that pays well. I'll get an arranged marriage (marry who ever my parents want me to) and then have kids with him. Live a typical normal average, mundane life…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
I go out for a lot of high school aged girl roles. I am much older. I would much rather prefer to do serious roles. That is what resonates with me the most. I am a serious person and I like serious roles. I like emotion and drama. I was expressing to my family how I do not even want to do these auditions because they s…
Reddit · 21 Feb 2021
Hi guys. I’m 21 years old I’m an actor at college, based in Scotland. My friend who is in the same class as me, put my name forward to be apart of his friends production which he has now dropped out of. In fact, everyone from my college has dropped out apart from my self. The director lives around 40 miles away. I said…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
We are makeing a comdey show episodes will be 1 to 5 minutes long. Right now we have 3 man and 1 woman in cast. Looking to add more peolpe to cast. 1:Looking for two more woman, ok with man try out too we need people, and we are all Races-friendly and LGBT-friendly and 18 and up for the age and it's no pay for now we a…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Hello everyone, I am a local actor here in Seattle Washington and I’m wondering what the best way to get the opportunity to start auditioning for larger productions out of state? How do you even go about being able to see these larger film/TV casting calls? I know I have more work to do and things to get done before do…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Has anyone found the comment section useful in landing an audition? What would you normally put there then so that you don’t sound annoying?
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Hey I just wanted to let everybody know that I am part of a table read on Discord. So if anybody’s interested please DM me or even just ask down below also please spread the word.
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Finished The Tudors on Netflix back in August and in 1 episode some actors were rehearsing and this included being trained by an actual master of a rapier looking sword for the fight scenes. So I am curious esp since modern theatre gets the hack all the time for not bothering even bare bones basics like parrying thrust…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
TL:Dr ended up ranting. Is improv a way to see if you have some kind of talent that can transfer to acting in a more professional setting? Little background: I’ve always been super into film and always told myself it was my passion and at some day I was going to do get in the industry. I know that sounds ridiculous and…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
When child actors act in movies I am afraid that they might get hurt sometimes in scenes which are hard to deal with such as when they feel pain sometimes bullying scenes or in scenes in which they have to hold their breath for a long time for doing something how do they feel about those scenes will those things affect…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
I am not in this industry at all but when I watch films I always wonder what is it that sets an actor/actress apart from the others? What are the signs of good acting? Apologies for my cluelessness!
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
I've read some really good scripts lately from students but one thing I've noticed is they often have unnecessary make out/sex/ nude scenes that come out of nowhere. One script I thought was terrific and then at the very end the woman ends up naked in a forest, for no reason. And the student wanted to film a sex scene…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
I am not an actor, and I know nothing about the business, but I think my question fits here. How do I go about finding who is representing a specific TV/movie actor? Is there a centralized source, some kind of directory? I'd like to contact 2 or 3 Hollywood b-listers to gauge their interest in my project. Sorry I can't…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Really dumb question Does actors access mail you a bill or something?
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Hi. I am a 19 y/o from India and I am at thar stage of my life where I am confused af about everything that there is in my life. When I was about 14 or 15 years old, my teenage harmones were a little too much bear with and my mind convinced me that acting as though I'm having a fit would save me from all the consequenc…
Reddit · 20 Feb 2021
Does it work as an advantage vs profiles without one? My agent has never asked me to do this (she’s a beast at getting me quality auditions), but was curious if it’s something that other actors have used and gained even more of an edge.
