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Reddit by AdventurousAd9522 Aug 11th

About to be a senior in college, and realizing I want to be a film actor

Hi all, I'm about to start my senior year studying physics at a small liberal arts college. I have always done acting, studied it in high school, and have done several student films and plays in college, but somehow ended up getting sucked into physics. I do...
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Reddit by millsaps143 Aug 11th

Need Advice on Submitting to Agencies Based on My Current Experience

**Reposting as I did some fixes on my resume as a lot of you were giving advice on that vs agencies! LOL** Hello all! Looking to get some advice on where to direct my attention to in terms of submitting to agents. I am in the market for a new agency and want...
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Reddit by kanikitty Aug 11th

What do I need prepared before I start emailing agencies?

I’m a beginner actress, with some small films under my belt and I want to start taking it more seriously as I’m starting college in the fall and want to start applying to agencies so I can get more experience. I know some of the basics of what I should have...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Aug 11th

BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\](...
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Reddit by alex_is_so_damn_cool Aug 11th

What do you look for in a director?

First time director! Working on a short film that I wrote. I’m super excited but want to make sure I am playing my part in being the best director I can for the actors. Of course I know a lot of it comes down to personal preference but wondering if anyone has...
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Reddit by WarmHugs- Aug 10th

A little self conscious - DRAMATIC role.. do you relate?

So I recently booked a gig (super grateful), where I am playing a character who gets beat up, and she is not the most favorable person. It’s a very dramatic role, and things don’t end up well for her. I feel conflicted because in the project, I don’t look my...
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Reddit by RightTrain3576 Aug 10th

If you had 12 months to turn a working Japanese actor into a future Oscar contender, what would you make him do?

I’m Kosei Ono, a bilingual Japanese actor working across Japanese and international productions. My long-term goal is specific: to become the first Japanese male actor to win an Academy Award for acting. That obviously won’t happen because I wrote it on...
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Reddit by Reaper48YT Aug 10th

How do you record over storyboards and dub things?

Hi everyone! I'm a new voice actor here that's naturally an over thinker, I've seen storyboards for animated movies before and in my project aswell that I'm in, they have people that aren't the actors voice in the story board first to I assume get the correct...
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Reddit by Ill_Philosophy_1621 Aug 10th

Backstage legitimacy

Hello all! I'm an aspiring voice actor still new to the industry. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the backstage casting app. Just questioning if they're legit or not and if their service is actually worth it. Also, I know the industry has changed...
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Reddit by BeigeListed Aug 10th

AI-driven Scam Scanner

For those that dont know Doug Turkel, he's been a champion of helping voice actors avoid scams for decades. He's put together a ChatGPT (app? mod? filter? I dont know what to call it) that helps detect if an email you receive is a scam or not. Its a fantastic...
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Reddit by Advanced-Soil-2169 Aug 10th

Actors access- for video is it better to post my full reel or cut it and upload individual clips?

Not sure what’s best. Uploading video is so expensive on that site I want to make sure I do it right
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Reddit by sitkaspruce1998 Aug 10th

Where to find a reader?

Is there a website or resource or just somewhere you can find people who will read for you? I studied acting in another city (where I met lots of acting friends) then moved back home to Canada, where I know not many actors. I’d really like to find some kind...
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Reddit by AndyPag99 Aug 10th

San Jose Area Acting Classes

Hi all, I'm completely new to acting and have only taken a beginner improv course recently and another weekly actor's practice class. I am looking to really get into this and give it a real shot and wanted to see if anyone in my area had recommendations on...
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Reddit by Anonprimus_2023 Aug 10th

I’m a 26 year old male wanting to pursue acting (My story)

This is actually my very first time posting on Reddit ever (despite having it for almost 5 years) so this is kind of important to me. Before I start explaining my story I want give a description of myself. I’m 26 years old male (black) at 5’8 with an athletic...
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Reddit by Jsc084 Aug 10th

SAG project - is any of this normal/acceptable?

Looking for advice from anyone familiar with SAG indie productions. I booked a **principal speaking role** in a \~$5M SAG-AFTRA feature and have already worked two days. The production is listed on SAG’s Signatory Search as **“Conditional Start.”** The...
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Reddit by Drecasso_Ent Aug 10th

LA Actors — Which Managers Actually Help You Move From Co-Star to Guest Star/Recurring?

For the LA actors in here — who are some theatrical managers you’d genuinely recommend for an actor who already has professional TV credits, is SAG-AFTRA, has solid current materials, and is trying to make the jump from co-star-level work into more guest...
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Reddit by TheSkyrimChild Aug 10th

[PAID] Looking for VAs for my Skyrim Machinima Series (Episodes 1-9)

Hi guys! I'm looking for voice actors for my Skyrim machinima series. It's sort of a mix between Skyrim roleplay and machinima-style cutscenes, that touches on the themes of morality and then unexpectedly goes meta. As the plot serves more like an extension...
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Reddit by Ok_Marketing_1486 Aug 10th

Need Help Making a Character My Own

So I'll cut straight to the chase, me and my group of friends like to cast and perform musicals together, and I'm really dead-set on playing Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors (and potentially Hermes in Hades Town). But I worry a lot about slipping into a...
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Reddit by Icy_Teach5219 Aug 9th

Any success with The Wayne Agency as a non union actor?

I was able to get a meeting with them. I’ve been seeing mixed reviews about them on this sub ?. Apparently they can be slow. If I sign with them, Do I, as a non union actor, have a chance of getting good auditions? Or am I just wasting my time? I submitted to...
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Reddit by Ok_Western4447 Aug 9th

CASTING ACTORS FOR STUDENT SHORT

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...
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