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Reddit by Alert-War-7740 Dec 23rd

Apple or Android (I just started my acting career)

When it comes to acting, do others in the industry (Casting Directors, Producers, Writers and actors you may know ) use android phones ? Is it 50/50 ? some android,some apple? From what I read so far through some quick google searches, it seems like Apple is...

Reddit by sickboy775 Dec 23rd

I want to act, but I don't necessarily want to be an "actor"

Just wondering how feasible what I'd like to do is. I really want to be in low budget, B-Movie, horror type stuff (stuff like Sharknado 5, Camp Death, The Prophecy 4, etc). I don't really care about being a "serious actor" (no shade at anyone who does). As of...

Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 23rd

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 VadimTt Dec 23rd

[PAID] Looking For a German Speaking Actress

ONLINE PROMOS - WORK FROM HOME - NONUNION - OPEN WORLDWIDE Description: We are a new fashion brand looking for an actress 18-30 years old to create TikTok videos reviewing and presenting products we send you. You'll have a few directions for some videos and...

Reddit by Last_Refrigerator731 Dec 23rd

Does an international actor need to buy a membership from a casting website?

Hello I am an international actor who wants to get a representation (or an agent) and auditions. I heard that I should look for agents and casting calls on casting websites such as Backstage, Spotlight, and Mandy. It costs lots of money to buy each...

Reddit by Kirby_Stomps_Kratos_ Dec 23rd

Advice for someone who is not from the USA?

Hello, i really want to become an actor, is my dream but where i’m from theres not much to do, I don’t plan to do this right now, maybe in the next 2 years when things in the world get better, i will try my hardest to be able to work in the US legally before...

Reddit by sirdannyfarber Dec 23rd

Confession: I book way more work as an actor when I’m the director of the project.

Reddit by cyberinsekte7 Dec 23rd

RANT!

Hello I have to rant here about casting issues. I may be the greatest living actor of today but I am severely underappreciated and often typecast for specific roles on the stage. For some forsaken reason the casting director decides I should play the villain...

Reddit by Sketches-n-Drawings Dec 23rd

Should you submit self tapes the day they post?

I work full time with a varied schedule and due to that and often times unable to audition for a role that very same day but feel like I'm shooting myself in the foot by missing this deadline. Do most actors memorize and submit for roles the day the audition...

Reddit by Kirby_Stomps_Kratos_ Dec 23rd

Which state would you recommend for a beginner?

LA is really expensive so i don’t have any idea how i would be able to afford it, maybe new York? Atlanta? Im not sure where i could go, i really want to become an actor but im not sure where i could start

Reddit by rainbowsprinkles14 Dec 23rd

Anyone here still actively doing Casting Director Workshops?

Years ago, before the strict rules were enforced about not charging actors money to meet with CDs unless certain criteria was met, there were countless studios in LA with online calendars full of CD workshops you could register for. Now that most of them are...

Reddit by Gjoetino Dec 22nd

Never wanted anything more

Ever since I could remember all I ever wanted was to be was an actor , but to me acting is being comfortable in your own skin cause how could u not like yourself and try to be someone else, it doesn’t work and a big part of holding me back from my goal is...

Reddit by The_Cat_whiskerer Dec 22nd

Skillshare VO tutorials

Has anyone done the voice over tutorials on skillshare - were they worthwhile? (I am a trained actor but new to VO and want to set up a home studio) I wanted to ask before I fork out for a membership. Otherwise any workshops / coach recommendations in London...

Reddit by EntertainerNo082798 Dec 22nd

Are YouTube and TikTok the best ways to get started into your acting career?

I am Dante. I’m an aspiring actor and storyteller hoping to get started on my dream job and I just wanted to ask if social media like YouTube or TikTok the best ways to get started into your career? Are there any examples and advice?

Reddit by DannyMartin8800 Dec 22nd

Online vs in person

Any opinions on In Person vs Online classes for a new actor? Also any advice for someone who is working a very busy 9-6 job that pays well to becoming a working actor? The idea of making that transition really freaks me out.

Reddit by StillAssistance Dec 22nd

Voice Acting with a speech impediment

Alright, so my speech impediment isn't the absolute worst. Since puberty hit, it's deepened a lot. I'm 23, and I had a squeaky voice at 18) I was a late bloomer, and my grandmother told me that I could make a good voice actor. There is only one problem, I...

Reddit by synthmylife Dec 22nd

How long have you gone without booking and what are some agency horror stories that we all can learn from?

I went 3 years with 2 different agents. One agent only got me 1 audition the whole year, while the other agent I had, while being green and ignorant, I paid $245 per year to be apart of the agency which only got me 6 or 7 student film auditions with no paid...

Reddit by Electrical_Window243 Dec 22nd

Acting Classes are a Waste of Time

After having taken several different acting classes, at different schools with different techniques and different teachers, I've come to the conclusion that most acting classes are a big waste of time. The reason why is because you spend 95% of the class...

Reddit by tair12345 Dec 22nd

Question about a canadian actor working in the states.

Hi so basically my question is, how rare is it for a canadian actor/actress to work on a major film or show in the states with no/ barely any formal training. I ask this question because in the past 1-2 years ive noticed two actresses ( maitreyi ramakrishnan...

Reddit by hereyesonly Dec 21st

Hot male voices wanted for adult audios! $125/hour starting rate

Hey everyone, Best Kept Secret is an adult audio community and we are looking for men with great voices and equally good acting talents to do voice acting work where you speak directly to the listener (mostly women) in seductive scenarios. The starting rate...