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Reddit by AutoModerator Apr 14th

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 michaelok1 Apr 14th

I wanna be an actor but my parents keep telling me no

I have a 4.8 gpa and my parents say they don’t want me to be an actor they say that nobody will hire me bc I’m black and why does it matter I told them that there are roles specifically for black people to play them and when I say that she calls me...

Reddit by katerwaulp Apr 14th

How to stop dwelling on whether i’m doing a scene “correctly”

This is my biggest issue!! I put so much stress and energy into saying a basic phrase “correctly,” or a certain bodily movement which in turns leaves my performance with less depth and emotion. I know how to read the script and think about what brought my...

Reddit by act0rthrowaway Apr 14th

Want to leave manager, but contract doesn’t specify I can—is it worth trying?

Title says it all. I do not like my manager. As a manager—awful to work with. Claims I need to do all the networking, reaching out to agents/CDs and pitches myself… basically expecting me to take on what they do and pay them their percentage. The exact...

Reddit by Autismdemigodof420 Apr 14th

Wish me luck tomorrow

From Belgium, just made the decision to become an actor and thanks to “inthepicture” i have my first small role on a kids show. I was really sick yesterday but a little liquor got me back to normal. I know serious longtime roles u cant just audition for, so...

Reddit by CrazyMadge Apr 14th

Would Love Your Feedback On My Demo(s)!

Hey guys, I just put together my first dramatic demo-reel, and an action-reel (showcasing moving action / stunts). I am looking for feedback on performance more than the technical cut, but so long as it's constructive criticism I don't care where you take...

Reddit by steifel25 Apr 14th

Website Providers

Thoughts on who to utilize for establishing a personal VO website for marketing and advertising? I’ve heard about VoiceActorWebsites.com but wasn’t sure if there were any better recommendations.

Reddit by -nereida Apr 14th

Couple o' questions

☆Best country for Asian actors to get big roles. South Asian to be specific. Where is the market very inclusive? Situation in your country etc. ☆Opinion on Starnow, Actors access, Cast It Talent, Backstage (priority order and most affordable and...

Reddit by TheBigDog81 Apr 14th

I think if more actors, believed they could be, the next James Bond 007 or the next Cat Women, they'd have more success. I'd love to elaborate.

Reddit by db_333 Apr 14th

Time for studio approval (waiting game is killing me!!)

Hey all! So last week my agent got in contact - I finally got a date check for a co-star role (2 lines) on a new show from a major streaming service, and to make it even better, those 2 lines are with an A-list actor starring in the show. My agent tells me...

Reddit by cranekicked Apr 14th

Casting director Erica S. Bream with an important message to actors

Reddit by throwaway02072021 Apr 14th

Done with acting and filmmaking

Just deleted my Facebook that I really only used for looking at casting stuff. Going to drop out of the table read I was scheduled for this coming week too. I’m tired of working for free and only enjoying being on set yet hating everything before and after...

Reddit by 650tk Apr 14th

Advice on self tapes

I was trying to do a self tape for an open audition on actors access. While doing this self tape and looking back at the video of myself I felt a curtain emotion I don’t know the word but basically saying “why do I look like that” “why is my side profile like...

Reddit by This_Sweet_2086 Apr 14th

Thoughts on Dan Fogler?

I’ve seen him in exactly three movies: Balls of Fury, and the first and third Fantastic Beasts movies. Despite all of those films being just meh, I really enjoyed Dans performance in all three. I find his comedic timing very funny and natural. It makes me...

Reddit by TKTOIVB Apr 13th

Any hints at production schedule when auditioning?

**TL;DR: questions 2nd paragraph from the top and from the bottom** I'm looking to transition careers as my primary job is losing its appeal, and the performing arts had always been the other big interest of mine. I guess this will be the first in a series of...

Reddit by Stop-Better Apr 13th

freaking out post-callback...help O.O (22F/non-binary lolol)

Hi! I auditioned for an indie film in Nov and was called back for the lead (months later, might I add! I had almost forgotten I auditioned lol)! The callback was yesterday, and I think I did pretty well? There were the producers, writers and director in the...

Reddit by akhilandeswarikumar Apr 13th

Showreel and/or agent email feedback please :)

Hi! I'm a new official member of r/acting, but have previously found loads of useful feedback and advice in this community. I've been emailing SO many agents but have had little luck so far, so I was hoping to get some feedback on my showreel and/or agent...

Reddit by Beneficial_Sail_3258 Apr 13th

please help me pick a monologue for my intro to theater class :)

hi! i’m not really an actress but our final project for my class is a monologue and I’ve been looking forever but i feel like i can’t find anything that feels like it fits me. we have to pick a monologue from a play, movie, or tv show so I’ve been looking...

Reddit by phungazikev Apr 13th

In need of help for standard American accent.

Hello!! Hope we all good and well. I’m an Australian Actor and looking to zoom call or voice chat with someone with an American accent to help me with the accent!! Would be fun and amazing.

Reddit by Saaaintniiiick Apr 13th

Too depressed to become an actor?

I (f19) have been trying to break into acting for a while now, but it’s only the past year I’ve really gotten my footing. I am not part of an agency, but I do find a good bunch of casting calls every month and try to self tape. However, a lot of the time I...