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Reddit by Terrible-Grr7920 Nov 4th

Acting in college, AT a college

Hey r/acting! First of all, I want to sincerely thank everyone who runs this subreddit for giving us such incredible information for FREE. Like... this is insane (in the best possible way). My question is: do film producers ever come to college productions...

Reddit by AncientRead1596 Nov 4th

Is it possible to overcome the anxiety if you used to be confident?

So basically Im 17 yo and I wanted to get into acting. I absolutely loved it as a kid and I did a lot of stuff actually. I wrote poems, I liked to draw, ...anything artistic. And I remember I felt so alive when acting and it just suited my personality really...

Reddit by Friskymama Nov 4th

General questions about Demo Reels

Apologies if these are silly or obvious questions - I couldn't find a place that answered them. My friends have been encouraging me to try out voice acting as at least a hobby for a while - I'm a professional singer and I already have most of the necessary...

Reddit by theactorwithnoagent Nov 4th

What do Agents look for?

Hi Reddit, I'm currently looking into submitting myself to a few agencies near me and I want to know what they usually look for. I've submitted myself to a few agencies about a year and a half ago and heard nothing back. I think this was partly because the...

Reddit by Alex_Biega Nov 4th

Looking to hire Asian male actor/voice actor

(Added compensation rates to the bottom, it's $45/hr to $105/hr) Are you interested in being an inspiration for millions of people who want to change their lives for the better? We need an asian man with a far-east asian accent to help us market one of our...

Reddit by Pearlsgalore Nov 4th

Backed out of a role because I found the production company had fake trailer views

I applied for a small supporting role in an indie feature film on actors access. I did the audition and it was just facial expressions and a couple days later they said that I got the role. I have looked into the flashing company a little bit and it was SAG...

Reddit by After_Television3419 Nov 4th

Law and Order

Hey fellow actors, Just wanted to take a poll to see who all has worked on law and order in this subreddit. The one thing I hear about that show is that everyone knows someone who worked on it. If you did, did you like it? Is it a fun time in set? Thanks!

Reddit by reddishMVP Nov 4th

For everyone asking if it’s been slower recently:

Reddit by jelly_jellooooo Nov 4th

Toronto background work question about the film Priscilla?

I saw recently that Priscilla is filming in Toronto and I was wondering does anyone know how to get cast as a background actor in the film?

Reddit by sOcCeRQueen21 Nov 4th

In case you’re feeling this too, it isn’t just you!

Reddit by orbiscity Nov 4th

I'm starting to forget about acting and it's scary.

I've been auditioning since mid-2016 and booked a few student films but nothing for TV/film. Then, I was so incredibly lucky to get a full time job during the pandemic. I'm almost 2 years in and I definitely noticed that I haven't been on casting sites much...

Reddit by acting-question12 Nov 4th

Best agencies if I LIKE doing small/background roles?

I'm in LA and occasionally work for Central Casting. I actually really enjoy being an extra. I did a small speaking part in a short film as well that I found on Backstage. I'm not set on "making it big" but enjoy the industry. I'm interested in background...

Reddit by AutoModerator Nov 3rd

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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...

Reddit by SignificantStation65 Nov 3rd

hey new voice actor here, I am looking for roles to audition for. I can do the deep anime voice, and I speak a tiny bit of Japanese. if anyone has any roles that I could audition for then dm me on discord Kchi#0920

Reddit by EmbarrassedYogurt993 Nov 3rd

Directing Actors

Hello all, I’m an aspiring director looking to learn more about the experience of actors from pre-production (rehearsal, table reads) to production to help elevate those I work with. Nothing more frustrating for an actor to work with a director who knows...

Reddit by Failed2launch Nov 3rd

Organized actors, what time of year is usually the most busy?

I mean, you don't have to be organized, you could also answer this based on a feeling. Let's say for reference the past 5 years. What time of year did you receive or get the most auditions and or work of any kind? *If someone knows a public database that has...

Reddit by Blueeyesindisguise Nov 3rd

Does anyone else feel like it's impossible to make it as an actor if your not born into wealth or a product of nepotism?

I recently saw a Buzzfeed article about actors you might not realize were nepotism hires. These actors may not be huge names but they are the children of some of the biggest actors in the world or the children of industry big timers. Even the smallest...

Reddit by throwaway4reddit777 Nov 3rd

I'm a lead in a TV film - sneakily asked to lose weight 4 days before shoot begins. don't know how to feel

Hello everyone! TW: weight / weight loss. Throwaway account because I'm a bit paranoid. I've been cast a few weeks ago as the female lead in a TV film - not an English speaking production but European. I'm very used to working on UK based projects (UK, US or...

Reddit by theactorwithnoagent Nov 3rd

help

hi reddit, I'm a 19 year old actor with no agent and I just want to rant for a minute and get some advice. I’ve been in love with acting ever since I was 9 and I realized I wanted to do it as a career 5 years ago. I feel like I’m getting so close to making it...

Reddit by Theodore_Buckland_ Nov 3rd

As an actor, how do you like being ‘directed’?

What qualities in a director and a set make you feel the most comfortable, confident and bring out your best performances?