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I was almost an action star but all I got was this stupid movie by extremelyunderground • last post Aug 7th
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)
Help with movement in musical theater? by EntertainmentKey8197 • last post Aug 7th
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 LOOKING FOR REAL HOCKEY PLAYER TO STAR IN NEXT FILM by James_howell • last post Aug 7th
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!
Are acting roles just for the young? by James Woodland • last post Aug 6th
https://youtu.be/OSU7rAm4b68
I lost my wood in the city - proof of concept by Minh Nguyen • last post Aug 6th
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.
NEW TO THIS WORLD...hello to all by Yunus Quddus • last post Aug 6th
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
Aspiring actor looking to collaborate with writes by Kaz Cardozo • last post Aug 6th
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.
[PAID] Looking for Voice Actors for an Original YouTube Animation Universe ($25–150+ per role, negotiable) by TechnologyMiserable2 • last post Aug 6th
Hey everyone! I’m currently building a new original YouTube animation studio and I’m looking for talented voice actors who are interested in helping bring a brand-new universe of characters to life. The creative direction is **inspired by** the energy, comedic timing, and memorable performances found in projects like **Bridge Kids**, **MovieUnleashers**, **The Boondocks**, and **Niggalodeon**. That said, this is **not** a fan project or imitation we’re creating an entirely original world with its own characters, personalities, and stories. **What I’m looking for:** Strong acting ability and believable performances Distinctive character voices Great comedic timing (dramatic range is a plus) Clean recording quality Reliable communication Interest in an ongoing collaboration **Project Details:** Original recurring characters YouTube Shorts (30–60 seconds) and 2–5 minute episodes at first and longer as we scale(more pay) Multiple series planned within the same universe Long-term goal of building a recognizable animation brand **Budget:** My current budget is approximately **$25–150+ USD per character/session**, depending on the role, script length, and experience. If your rates are different, I’m happy to discuss them. **If you’re interested, please send:** Your voice demo reel or portfolio Examples of character voices you’ve performed Your recording setup (microphone/interface) Your rates Whether you’re interested in one-time work or a long-term role I’m looking to build a small team of talented voice actors who enjoy creating memorable characters from the ground up. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, I’d love to hear your work. Feel free to comment below or send me a DM. Thanks!
We finally finished our fantasy audio drama pilot with 8 voice actors! Would love some honest feedback :)) by xcantene • last post Aug 6th
Hi everyone, we finally finished our fantasy audio drama pilot, *Tales of Skyland: Legend of the Soulwards*. We worked with 8 really talented voice actors, and it was honestly amazing hearing the characters come to life. It was a looooot harder than I expected... especially finding the right sound effects, creating some of the music, then putting everything together X\_\_\_X but we are really happy with how it turned out and would love some honest feedback. :))
Looking for a Female Voice Actor by Jealous_Singer4499 • last post Aug 6th
Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for a **female, English-speaking voice actor**, preferably with a youthful, friendly voice, who may be interested in a **long-term collaboration** for a content creator project. I'm looking for someone with a **natural, conversational speaking style**. The recordings are intended to sound candid and authentic, so no acting or exaggerated delivery is needed—just your normal speaking voice. # Project Details * **Estimated workload:** Approximately **2–3 short recordings per week** (this may vary depending on demand). * **Length:** Usually around **5–20 words per recording**. * **Delivery:** Natural, conversational voice recordings. This is a **paid opportunity**. I'm happy to pay either **per recording** or discuss a **monthly arrangement**, depending on what works best for both of us. My current budget is **around USD $100/month**, depending on the recording volume and scope. I'm looking for someone reliable who'd be interested in growing with the project over time. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, or if you'd like to know more about the project, please feel free to reach out. Thank you!
Best Acting Studios in Los Angeles? by Helpful_Roof_6487 • last post Aug 6th
I know that Los Angeles is flooded with Acting Studios, but I’m looking for the ones where a lot of working actors tend to frequent. People who do costars or guest stars, ultimately for Actors, who would be considered intermediate to advanced. I’ve heard of Margie Heber and I’ve heard of BGB… But what are the top schools now for Acting in LA? Feel free to list a few.
I'm 14 male and always wanted to try acting. by Consistent-Tennis918 • last post Aug 6th
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?
CBS Diversity Showcase by Safe_Rabbit_3334 • last post Aug 6th
Are they selective about who gets self tape requests through the actors access open call? Anyone get a self tape request yet?
demo reels… help! by FlowerBoxes • last post Aug 6th
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 :)
CASTING FOR SHORT (LA BASED, NON UNION ACTORS ONLY) by Ok_Western4447 • last post Aug 6th
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)
Almost fell for a scam by AccountantUsed2564 • last post Aug 6th
I usually just lurk here, but wanted to let everyone know about a scam that I almost got roped into that I haven’t seen previously mentioned. Maybe someone else has encountered this, but just in case… Yesterday, I received a text from someone claiming to be an old classmate of mine. They mentioned a project we were in together so the only odd part so far was that she had seemed to change numbers, which even then I could see as plausible in the past 4 years since I talked to her. She mentioned she knew someone in Hollywood who was looking for someone for a project and she thought of me, asked if I would be interested and she would see if he was available since he was supposed to talk to another actress on teams, then let me know that he would be available in 20 minutes if I could make it work. I received a message from his “assistant” confirming (they just pulled the name of a random French influencer, producer pretended to be someone named Alex Friedman based in New York). I assumed the other actress dropped and I was fit into an opening in the schedule. Did a video call on teams and sent an email for a follow up call the next week as requested. Not gonna lie, things started to feel a little off because this was not how casting goes in my experience and from the research I’ve done, but every explanation was just plausible enough to sound convincing to someone still relatively new to the professional side of this. The more I started to try looking into the scenario and research after, the more things just weren’t adding up. I texted the number I had saved for my old classmate and lo and behold, she hadn’t changed her number. This was a freaky experience for sure and I wish I had just pulled out sooner when I wasn’t sure. It was just a video call but he claimed he worked in modeling as well and was evaluating for that so maybe my image will be used for AI now which I’m a bit worried about so hence the feeling stupid for not just ending the call earlier. They spent a lot of time having me do turns in like yoga outfits and bathing suites and such (nothing that people wouldn’t be able to see in real life at the beach or a gym cause I wouldn’t have done that), so that’s why I’m thinking AI. That didn’t feel normal and nothing I’ve read about casting ever mentioned that being normal, but I also didn’t want to miss out on something good if it happened to be real. I feel like I’ve heard crazier stories about actors getting real opportunities in this industry. That being said, I do know better than to fully trust honeyed words without significant verification, but I still let them get as far as they did. I got so caught up in the conversation and didn’t have time to research before and that’s how they get ya. It was so specific and so unnerving for someone to go as far as to go to my IMDd, pick an another actress from I project I did, confirm we went to the same school via her social media, and then pretend to be her. I consider myself cautious and I’m doing my best to be as smart as I can navigating this industry, but I still fell for part of it and I hate that I did. They didn’t get any money from me and I won’t be engaging further, but yikes. I’ve rambled a fair amount here so TLDR: got a super specific text from someone pretending to be another actress and classmate that I worked with before offering a meeting with a producer she knew for a potential acting opportunity but it didn’t turn out to actually be her.
Boston Casting Auditions? by DriverOk4157 • last post Aug 6th
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.
Clips to use for submissions by Dear_Actor_2000 • last post Aug 6th
Hello just need some insights and thoughts from working actors if you guys see these clips as usable and effective to use as my demo reels and clips on actors access to send to Castings! any feedback is much appreciated
? CASTING CALL | CHICAGO, IL | PAID NON-UNION by elielieli11 • last post Aug 6th
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!
VA: Recommendations for beginner friendly audio editing tutorials or tips? by nicoleonline • last post Aug 6th
I'm transitioning from voiceover classes to actually owning and operating a microphone and I've found myself flustered by how much there is to learn. There's a lot of the audio engineering world that is foreign to me. Like, I still don't really even understand what an EQ is, or how busses work. And when I begin to learn, it feels like I go down rabbit holes that are very specific to live instruments or singing as opposed to pure voiceover. So, voice actors: What is your workflow? What is your personal "preferred" vocal chain? How does it fit into your workflow? Do you find yourself editing out all of your breaths, or is there a plugin that is doing that work for you? I'm going to be watching a hell of a lot of general audio knowledge tutorials, but I figured while I'm at it, I should hit up the VA community here and ask: If you could go back in time, what is something you would teach yourself right off the bat? I have a RODE NT1 5th Gen & UA Volt 176 interface. I work in Logic Pro at the moment, as I've been making simple MIDI tracks in it for a while and it is similar to Garage Band. I know that many use Audacity, which I plan to download and get used to as well. I'm still working on getting a treated space together, I know that this is paramount. Current plan is to spend a good chunk of this next paycheck at Home Depot to get one of those pipe + blanket systems going for the time being.