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Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
There's a potential TV role I'm hoping to get, where the character is a "jolly fat" woman. I love the character - she's very funny, uplifting, and a good friend to the lead character. However because she's written as a happy big girl if I were to play her I'd need to look the part. And while I'm not skinny I'd need to…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I’ve taken a small step and booked myself into a weekend acting class for September. It’s a beginner class for people with little to no experience, but they’ve asked for a headshot and an acting CV. I don’t currently have a headshot (but I’ve found a photographer friend who is happy to take one for me) and my acting CV…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hey, When you're getting started, and don't have the financial ability to build a home studio, how does one do Voice Overs? Is it even possible, or am I just out of luck. There are no cheap options for me, as I live in a very hot climate and the building uses window ac units, which are very loud. I can't afford to comp…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
No shade - but I am honestly so over having to open the thread and scroll through hoards of “I want to get into acting” posts. For those of us who are “in” acting and want to network and discuss with other actors / performers it feels like there’s a big clump of text we have to dissect before even figuring out if we ca…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
especially in the early days, everybody wants you to work for free, everybody wants you to supply your own wardrobe, drive to remote locations, rearrange your schedule for nights, weekends, for auditions, for call backs, self tape for unpaid projects, theater doesn't pay, or YOU have to pay them, agents sign you and th…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
My Story Two years ago, I graduated with an engineering degree and started a job two weeks later. Two or three months after that, I realized I'd really like to get into acting. Probably just in my free time, but if it became more than that, then great! I researched, researched, planned, researched, etc. Fortunately for…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hello everyone. I am 23 years old and just Graduated college. I didn’t major in anything in theater however I have taken classes at my school and outside of school. However I keep feeling as I am not training the muscle of acting enough. I have done a short film and some skits with friends but to far in between. I am s…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
I've recently talked with various actors who give commissions to their agent even for roles they book all by themselves. I've never done this, and I was wondering if this is standard practice? Would love to hear opinions. I'm based in London btw.
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hello dear redditers, ​ My name is Gus and I'm a Motion Graphics Artist from Portugal. I'm on this sub because a couple months ago I've spent a large amount of hours developing an explainer video for a company that asked me to do it and never paid me. I've talked to its owner who made a deal with my almost an ye…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2019
Hi, gang. 33/M here. Long story short: Been a professional actor since I was 9 when I started doing local theater. Booked a TV movie when I was 15 and got my first agent in LA shortly after that. Had representation for many years while living in LA (I booked two TV shows and had hundreds of legit film/TV auditions), le…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Hey all, My name is Michael and I'm an actor based in NC. as other actors from my area may know we used to have tax incentives in place so that people and studios were persuaded to film here (typically they would film in Wilmington) A tax incentive is basically a way in the tax code to say "hey, come here!" to an indus…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Hey guys, Just wondering if anyone could point me the way to learning how to connect to the material better. I know being an actor requires Empathy, but are their specific techniques to feel the way the character's feel about something their speaking about? Say, another character (not in the scene or film but alluded t…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
It's a legit question I want to ask. I hope no one gets offended. Since graduating from acting class, I've been doing commercials, indie films, TV and corporate videos. Yet it's still a struggle to make ends meet. I have female classmates (whom I'm not close with) who just do theatre. No commercials, no film,no TV. Not…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Just finished a semester in an acting school. I did not have a good experience with one of the teachers there or the way the technique was taught. ​ Our teacher, an actor himself - aside from constantly name-dropping famous actors every second class, he would keep going up and saying to me at least once every cl…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
All my life I’ve been told by multiple people that I should try acting etc. but I live in a country/town with barely any acting activity (Varberg, Sweden). What do you recommend me doing? Is there even a point in trying? There aren’t really many known swedish actors. The only ones I know of are the Skarsgårds.
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
So I've been given the opportunity to submit a solo piece to potentially be performed at the Fringe World festival next year. This is a big thing where I'm from. The chances that I'll get in seem low, but there's no harm in trying I guess. However, for the last year my mother has been crazy about going to see the North…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
Since I fell in love with films I've always wanted to be an actor. I recently started going for auditions and when I'm acting in the audition it doesn't feel like I will love acting. Then I watch a film again and the desire to act comes back. Does anybody feel the same way. Is it something that's normal or should I see…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2019
So, let me preface this by saying that I am by no means a veteran of this industry. I have worked in the theatrical world for over a decade and am a newcomer to the film industry. I have found some success in both acting worlds. I'm writing this because I've become a little bit annoyed by the overwhelming majority of p…
Reddit · 21 Jul 2019
First I am a growing actor like you all. This is not some sort of hustle. I want to share. And network...I am an introvert and this is a small token I can use to help people remember me. So , full disclosure there. Also, If you live near Silver Lake, maybe we can be self tape reading partners, I am looking for a networ…
Reddit · 21 Jul 2019
I’ve always wanted to be an actress. In college I took some acting classes and loved it. I’m a 20 (soon to be 21) year old female. I don’t know how to start acting? (I live in Long Island). Do I go to the city to open casting calls? Are there legit websites I can use? How do I find an agent? I want to make sure things…
Reddit · 21 Jul 2019
So quick background, I'm from Belgium, and I'm going to be studying Computer Science in the US. However, my biggest dream isn't to be a software engineer, but to become an actor. But because of the fact that I'm from Belgium, it brings up some issues, logistic wise. The only way I'd be able to go to the US is by going…
Reddit · 20 Jul 2019
I have an audition for drama school coming up and we have to do a minuet long monologue. I picked the dad speech from “Call Me By Your Name”. I’m 19 and the actor appears to be in his 40s/50s. I just found it on the internet and already memorized it, but friends are saying to find a different monologue because Im not a…
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
What are your thoughts on the necessity of IMDbPro for those in the Tv/Film industry and at what point of ones career, if any, should an actor invest in a subscription?
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
So, like the title says, I’ve always wanted to be an actor. For years I’ve been self conscious not just with friends or people that are rude to me in general, but with family too. I know what you guys are gonna say, to just not think about them or just ignore what they say n stuff but that doesent work. I’m not sure if…
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
I'll make my story brief - I've wanted to be an actor since childhood. I wasn't allowed to pursue the dream by parents, I got a 'real' job/MBA, I found a way to put myself through school again for acting, everything has been paid on my own here in NYC. I love acting. It's my therapy. It's my joy. Well-written plays are…
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
Hello, Its known that its much harder for international actors to become part of the SAG union, can somebody please provide me with ways an international actor can gain their SAG card. Thanks
Reddit · 19 Jul 2019
When I graduated from college in 2016, my immediate goal was to save up a nest egg and move to a city with a large audition marker within a year. Of course, life happened and I diverged from that path. I've been working as an actor/educator for a children's theatre company for the last couple of years, and I also did a…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
What are the steps? Google has so many different options that really are more about getting your own work. However you look up most actors out here that i Know they all have voice agents.
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I am an aspiring film writer/director and I have recently become interested into the acting process. In the past it was something that intimidated me but I have become extremely excited about the collaborative nature of every aspect of filmmaking and I was curious to hear from actors what the best direction they have r…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
Obviously, I'm not going to do extra work for one of the big studios, but there are a lot of student projects/no budget films that need background actors. Initially, I thought that this might be a good method for getting to know filmmakers who might want to collaborate in the future, but mostly the background actors ge…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I find that there are usually veterans resources in many career fields, but I couldn't find one for actors in Los Angeles.
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
I’ve always loved acting so much, and I’m in a lot of theatre at my school, and basically I just practice how I would play certain parts constantly during my free time. I’ve gotten to the point where I can confidently say that I’m a pretty good actor. I’m about to be a senior in high school but I don’t know if it’s rea…
Reddit · 18 Jul 2019
Hey Seattle actors! I'm from Atlanta but visiting Seattle for a week. Just received an audition and was curious if you guys had any taping services around here. Thank you for any suggestions you have!
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hello everyone! I am an actor of about 5 years now. I have training, a reel, professional headshots, resume, etc... and now I’m looking to branch out into the bigger east coast markets. Currently I have an agent in Pittsburgh, but now I’m looking to expand myself and was hoping someone may know of good and reputable ag…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hey all, Apologies if this is the wrong subreddit - I just know some SAG folks are around. If I (director) produce a spec commercial for my reel - and I want to use SAG actors, how do I sort out what their rate is? Or maybe - what defines a commercial? That it's funded by a brand and actually is aired? Cause neither of…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Trying to branch out my network a bit. Looking for creatives, voice actors, anyone! You can follow me @layonthebeech and i'll be sure to follow you back.
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I am 14 and have horrible anxiety around other people. It's not just stage fright, I hate when the attention is on me at any time, i hate acting games that are supposed to be fun. The problem is I'm so passionate for acting. I have a few years' experience with theater classes, but i felt like everyone hated me because…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I just want to preface this question but saying that I believe that in most cases, that any acting opportunities are great opportunities. Any bit of practice you can get under your belt is essential. ​ On that note tho, do you submit yourself to lazy castings or do you think its just a waste of time for the most…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hey guys, Maybe this isn't the right place to post this, but I'd like some insight. My SO is an aspiring actor and I'm getting to experience second hand the frustration and hardships that this industry can bring upon someone. As someone who is committed to someone in this industry, how can I be of best support? They ne…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
So, the other day I was taking part in the 48 hr film festival as an actor. The director, for one reason or another, kept having me jump to different accents during the course of the short film. When I say different accents over the course of shooting, I mean absolutely no continuity whatsoever. We did not re-shoot the…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hi /r/acting! So I recently heard about a Scare Actor opportunity for a park in my city. The audition will take around 30 minutes and is a group audition. I'm planning to talk to my drama teacher sometime these following days, as he is currently teaching summer school, about what to except and if I should prepare anyth…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I’m curious, do they film on weekends too or are those days “relax” days?
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Any help would be awesome. I have headshots and reel, is this enough to get on it?
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I’ve been interested in, and working at, voice acting for a while now. I’ve followed guides, practiced, even got a few (non paid) gigs. I’ve told myself for a long time that this is what I wanted to do. But I’m not sure anymore. My heart just isn’t in it. While working towards my goal, what I discovered is that I reall…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I have been conceptualizing/writing for a film that mixes fully staged scenes with characters but also incorporates scenes in which said characters interact with the general public (who are not aware that the character is acting) , somewhat in the vain of what Sacha Baron Cohen does , or Nathan For You, except my film…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
Hello all, I've been desperate to be taken seriously as long as I can remember. However, I started voice lessons. Initially, I thought.."well, this would be good enough to be more well rounded." I randomly signed up for a MT audition.. And now I'm excited about it..and feel might even be more fulfilling.. And I think I…
Reddit · 17 Jul 2019
I'm not asking you to give up every strategy you have but whats a rough draft of a 5 year plan as an actor. So hard to strategize with this career.
Reddit · 16 Jul 2019
For anyone that has gone through the process of relocating temporarily for a show, film, movie or anything related, how did you get set up with housing? Did they help place you into short term rental units or were you on your own for finding your own short term leases? Also how does your flexibility as an actor/actress…
