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Reddit by Objective_Sink3874 Nov 1st

what does it mean when your agent only gets you seen for commercials and nothing else?

i have a decent boutique mid-level agent and have been with them for 7-ish months. I get 1-2, sometimes 3, commercial castings per week but hardly ever any castings for scripted film/tv. why could this be? is it because they don't rate me as a proper actor...

Reddit by tarded_chipmunk Nov 1st

A lil’ help for a European actor based in the UK?

Hi friends. So I’ve moved to the UK last month after a long period of striving in my home country(which has a little developed market), in search of… well, tbh the fact that Lord of the Rings brought magic into my childhood and they’ve moved the production to...

Reddit by shakchunny Nov 1st

Advice for Toronto actor auditioning for MFA

I'm a 20 y/o actress in Toronto finishing up my BA (not in acting) this year and I'm planning to audition for the acting MFA programs at Yale, Juilliard, NYU, Columbia, and maybe some of the California schools too (I've heard good things about UCSD and USD...

Reddit by throwtac Nov 1st

Casting websites are too expensive. The only reason they are so expensive is that actors don't have a choice. SAG-AFTRA should find a way to leverage for fairer pricing.

I could be wrong, but I think most actors feel this way. Really, SAG-AFTRA should just have their own free casting website that offers all the same features and make sure casting offices post all their UNION jobs on it. That way actors who are SAG-AFTRA...

Reddit by Clean_Eye_622 Nov 1st

Can I be a voice actor with a lisp???

I want to join the industry but I have an overbite that gives me a lisp. I want to be able to narrate books and do commercials, but every time I record my voice I feel like I sound like a kid. I know if I got braces it would probably get worse. I don't see...

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Oct 31st

Best acting training for someone who doesn't want to be a professional actor?

I'm interested in taking some acting training so I can build up some rudimentary acting skills, but I have no interest in becoming a "professional" actor. Do you have any recommendations for me? Here are some details: * I live in LA. * I am a full-time...

Reddit by Shifty-impala Oct 31st

Want to understand actors' and artists' relationships with agents

Right now my understanding is that actors, writers, and other artists tend to have just one agent, and it can be a very valuable relationship to have if you happen to sign with one of the big talent agencies. But I thought, why can't actors have multiple...

Reddit by Noo_no_noo Oct 31st

How to stop acting

Actors are always taught to stop acting, and that the moment real emotion is conveyed you've succeeded. This makes a lot of sense to me, but I've never quite gotten a clear answer on how to do that: obviously we are portraying another person, that reacts to...

Reddit by Crista_11 Oct 31st

Bookkeeping for actors

Hey everyone! I've been running my own bookkeeping business for over 3 years now and I've been wanting to serve people in the film industry including actors, film producers, agents, casting directors etc. I'm mostly wondering if working actors need...

Reddit by macabrememory Oct 31st

Body Double Advice

I am a fairly new actress. I’ve been training and staring in student/indie films for the past year. I was recently booked as the body double for a well known actress. However, during filming, I’ve noticed that I tend to get a bit deer-in-headlights esque...

Reddit by BleedingEdge26 Oct 30th

Actor Reel Professional Edits :)

Hey everyone! Sharing this resource for a video editor with 10+ years experience offering to edit your actor reel! They've been editing reels for actors the past few years. A sample of their portfolio is here and they charge $100 for a 1 to 2-minute reel and...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 30th

Are there new Actors Access postings on weekends or holidays?

Does Actors Access or Breakdown Express have new postings on Saturdays or Sundays. I'm guessing almost all postings would go up Monday-Friday anyway, I'm just wondering if there are any on weekends or if it's safe to not even check without fear of missing...

Reddit by LouieDuqueJr Oct 30th

ReelCall: The Game Changing Casting Platform for Filmmakers & Actors

Greetings everyone, my name is Louie Duque. I am a brand ambassador for ReelCall. ReelCall is a casting platform that enables creators and casting users to post their open roles for talent to book. In addition, talent themselves also have access to the...

Reddit by Raider9000 Oct 30th

Got picked as a finalist for the Warner Brothers Television 2021 Actors in Training Program!

I got notified yesterday from the WBTV Casting Department that I am now a finalist for the 2021 Training program. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to narrow down the top 10. And what happens if you’re selected? Anyone know what happened last year?

Reddit by finnes31 Oct 30th

How to make the most out of "almost impossible" situation

Hi everyone, I'm writing here to get some advice on what can I do. This is gonna be long but I hope you read it till the end. So, I am 15 year old male and want to pursue a career in acting. This is not one of those things like you watch a great movie and...

Reddit by banananuttttt Oct 30th

I hate l.a casting so much. I sent them an e-mail complaining about there prices...

They offered me "one month of premium membership for free"... Seriously? here's what I replied. "I'd like to just be able to submit to individual projects without a membership. Actors access is $60 / YEAR. La casting frankly charges actors way too much, and...

Reddit by justsomethrowawayacc Oct 30th

Is it worth having a profile on Fiverr if I have an agent that gets me auditions?

It may seem obvious, as it’d be work I’m finding myself which is always good to see actors doing, but I’m not sure if it would be a waste of time to ask my agent if he thinks it’d be a good idea for me to make a profile. I’ve heard things like it devalues...

Reddit by Allcyon Oct 30th

In Case You Missed It (Like I did): How To Be An Online Voice Actor Part 6 | Just Business

Reddit by Fanio_cobain Oct 30th

UK drama Student in need of advice

Hello everyone, I am currently finishing my last year of university, studying Drama and Performance, right now I'm trying to build up my showreel but the truth is because of my lack of showreel I can't find jobs- the good old " we need you to have experience...

Reddit by Crustysnail18 Oct 30th

How do i “become” an actor?

I’m 17 years old from the North east of Scotland and have wanted to become an actor since i was 14. I’ve been trying to look online for open auditions in my country, but there is either none, or they are in places such as London or abroad (i.e. The USA). How...