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Reddit by RocketPunch2018 May 24th

Cast as Lead in Indie Feature, but may lose my Job

Hi everyone, thanks for the support throughout the years. I was recently asked to be the lead in a feature film. The actor in me is on cloud 9 so happy! ... But it's unpaid and would mean I'd lose my job. I don't have enough saved that I can afford next...

Reddit by throwawayforprivacyi May 24th

Signing up for an acting class and was asked “What type of Actor are you?”. What exactly does this mean?

Reddit by galaxyprintleggings May 24th

ADHD and constantly looking dead behind the eyes? What helps?

I have ADHD, and I look dead behind the eyes. All the time. Even when I'm not acting. I got made fun of for it in theatre school; people would say I always 'looked high'. And it's true; I can't seem to override this distant, spacey, childlike thing. I have...

Reddit by lizcheer May 23rd

any tips welcome!!

i have no experience in acting whatsoever but it’s something i’ve always wanted to do. i just applied for a local commercial yesterday as an extra just to get some experience on camera. i’m interested in taking classes and learning the basics. any advice for...

Reddit by Calm_Percentage5908 May 23rd

dealing with rejection

Hi all, short time lurker ready to dive in! I have always loved acting but kids and work and other life stuff meant it is only since I turned 40 last year I have been able to really have a go. I have a few years of private lessons under my belt and two levels...

Reddit by FilthyJuiceMoose May 23rd

First voice acting job complete!

I had my very first paid voice acting job over the weekend! The pay wasn’t huge but extremely fair for the amount of work I did. I’m one step closer to being a pro voice actor!

Reddit by Failed2launch May 23rd

Residuals, for new editions of old games?

This question is targeted for voice actors for video games that acted in a video game that's old enough for a "HD Edition". For example, Grand Theft Auto, San Andreas is part of the trilogy recently released as "The Definitive Edition". My question is, are...

Reddit by TheSeventhPrince May 23rd

Casting Websites?

So I've been using Backstage for awhile to seek out different roles, but I want to cast a slightly wider net, and I've heard about Actors Access, Casting Networks, and Playbill. I was wondering if anyone knew any more websites/avenues of approach that would...

Reddit by djk96 May 23rd

Does anyone know/use a CPA that can specialize for actors?

I want to get my finances in order better but I’d like to work with an accountant that can know the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.

Reddit by buddyrocky777 May 23rd

Male actor mid 20s m. Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career?

Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career? Hello everyone I’m a meld actor late 20s and I’m a up and coming actor and was wondering what would be an acceptable and professional approach to showing off my physique on IMDb? Would...

Reddit by Independent_Wind6199 May 23rd

Acting

I wanna be an an actress so bad, I have no prior experiences neither taken classes. Don’t have money for online classes or have classes near me. What can I do in my situation??

Reddit by FlargenstowTayne May 23rd

Agents in NYC or Philly

Hello! I’m looking to start submitting my resume and reels to talent agents in Philly and NYC who represent actors in the tri-state area (I’m in central NJ). I’m new to the east coast so I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start. I’m not a beginner…...

Reddit by craftsman_tooling May 23rd

Are actors more charismatic?

Because they can change their tonality and body language easily

Reddit by Scqrs May 23rd

How do actors move silently?

Hi i’m so sorry i wasn’t sure where to post this and this seems like a decent subreddit to ask this in, but i was wondering how do actors move so silently? such as in Daredevil (pls excuse this example i’m currently binge watching it and it’s what sparked...

Reddit by nevernude420 May 23rd

Can you live in Chicago and travel to LA for work?

If you live in Chicago and get into SAG-AFTRA, do you… ever travel for opportunities? I have heard of some actors who live in Chicago but also have a condo in LA. How do they make that work? Wouldn’t you need to fly out for callbacks? Seems like a bad return...

Reddit by TinyTim3765 May 23rd

Demo Question :D

Hello once again voice actors of Reddit! So I am in the process of writing out my demo, and I had a quick question. I have heard that you should leave music and sound fx out of your demo, and just stick with purely your voice. I was wondering; though, if I...

Reddit by toss_the_trash May 23rd

I can't play the roles I want to as a female actor because I'm, well, female.

I'm an aspiring actor, and I don't know if I need to just be snapped out of my shitty mindset or what but I'm just not doing well. As a background, I'm a very masculine woman, and I've definetely wondered before if I'm trans which might factor into this, but...

Reddit by Icy-Chipmunk-8172 May 23rd

Will Real People Victoria help me become a successful actress in NYC?

Hi all, Not sure if this was the appropriate subreddit but I am a 30 year old woman living in Melbourne wanting to pursue acting. I haven’t acted in anything since high school so I’m getting back into it and wanted to join an agency. I’m working in...

Reddit by nonchalantdilletante May 22nd

“Do not self submit to Actor’s Access or Casting Networks, do it through your agent”

Maybe I’m misunderstanding this advice, but this is the first time I’m hearing this! This casting director said this on her Instagram today and it was co-signed by a few agents: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd1LI7oJfj-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Again, I’ve never...

Reddit by Neenabubba May 22nd

Confused about my call time

First time doing an “actor role”! So I received my call sheet for this tv show I’ll be on for the first time and I’m seeing several different times listed. Email header: CALL=0700 Email body: Unit call=0700 Call sheet attachment: Unit call=0700, shoot...