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Reddit by blaikalva Oct 5th

I'm 19 close to London and want to get into acting. How?

I'll try to keep it brief. I am an aspiring actor located in the south of England. I'm 19 years old and would like to start now, and work my way up. I don't have much experience, theatre as a kid, I have been an extra so have been on a television set...

Reddit by Nesquik_kicks Oct 5th

question about agents/casting subscriptions

Will an agent tell you to sign up for those casting subscriptions such as casting network,casting workbook or actors access? And that comes out of you own pocket correct?, that is fine and normal right? Or the agency pays for that? And do you have the option...

Reddit by mikehooker2004 Oct 5th

Paid voice acting gig for a new podcast

Hi I am launching a new podcast that is focused on people who have had encounters with aliens. Some of my guests are happy to be interviewed but don't want their voice or identity being public for fear of ridicule, they are ok with their story being told as...

Reddit by Strict_Carpenter_661 Oct 5th

Second income?

Since acting is really difficult to make money out of unless your amongst the top actors, does most people here have regulars jobs or do they work extra roles or small acting jobs to get by?

Reddit by writerinneedofadvice Oct 4th

Eco Cast Audition - No Sides - What do I send?

Newbie here, please help. I got invited to do an Eco Cast Audition on Actors Access, however, there are no sides attached and the audition instructions read: "Will C-Mail for any additional media." What am I supposed to send? A demo reel, a monologue, a...

Reddit by Clean_Eye_622 Oct 4th

How do you create larger-than-life characters?

When I research acting, I keep seeing how to create a more realistic character, their goals, etc. And I'm great at connecting with realistic and dynamic characters and fleshing them out. But what I need to know is how do you create more...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 4th

Does anyone know the SAG rate for a fitting?

I know background SAG actors are paid $45 for a two hour fitting if it occurs on a non-work day. What are regular actors paid? I'm not an actor, but I have an actor who's doing a fitting and I don't know what I'm supposed to pay them. I've been googling and...

Reddit by AaronTheDort Oct 4th

Trying to help my wife!

Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit, so please let me know if it’s not and where I can go. Anyway, as the title suggests I am trying to help my wife. She is an aspiring actress currently in L.A. She has been auditioning for anything she can get...

Reddit by Diligent-Noise5880 Oct 4th

I need help-

So, I was contacted by a director after seeing my cattle call audition to audition specifically for her show. This is an amazing opportunity but I'm a tad apprehensive because the role she has called me for is that of a Brazillian maid. I am not Brazillian...

Reddit by Palomomomo Oct 4th

Which city has more opportunities for new actors: Atlanta, GA or New York’s Metropolitan Area, NY?

As a recent graduate with a Fashion Business degree and various job offers from company’s located in the aforementioned cities, I plan to attend an Acting School (most likely remotely) while also applying to as many Casting Calls as possible, attending...

Reddit by Juuggyy Oct 4th

What's the Average Audition-to-Gig Ratio for Voice Actors?

I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?

Reddit by underestimatedbutton Oct 4th

TypeCastMe: Headshot Critique Site

I'm not actually looking for headshot feedback, so I hope it's okay to post this, but I recently came across [TypeCastMe](https://typecastme.com/). I couldn't find previous mentions of it on the sub and thought people here might find value in it :) Basically...

Reddit by Ok_Explanation_2317 Oct 3rd

Uk skilled worker visa for actors

I'm planing to go to film academy, which isn't a university but rather a 2 year course,in my home country in EU and after I finsh I will apply for a UK visa because I want to work there. My question is how do I find a sponsorskip after just an acting course...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 3rd

Would it bother you if a production used a "cheap" looking camera?

I produce small, micro-budget projects. I have another one coming up in two weeks that is nothing but actors sitting in a single, studio location speaking directly into a camera (it's an usual project). I've been planning on using my Sony ZV-1 as my camera...

Reddit by BobsBurgerLove Oct 3rd

If I have child voice actors in my animation show will I have to replace them every season or so?

A lot of child voice actors get replaced by season in animated shows so will I have to have them replaced every season?

Reddit by Alternative-Estate87 Oct 3rd

Existential angst

I’m looking to studying a BFA in acting, but lately I’ve began to feel very self conscious and very nervous and doubtful about all this, thinking am I crazy for wanting to study fucking acting?! Seriously, that’s what I want to fucking study? I’m also nervous...

Reddit by xoaku Oct 3rd

Can you book a co-star, guest star etc on major projects without being SAG-E?

I’ve auditioned for co-stars and guest stars on major shows and recently a fellow actor told me that CD’s basically throw the submission in the trash if the actor isn’t at least SAG eligible. Is that true? Besides background work and taft harley, can you...

Reddit by PillowAssasin Oct 3rd

Always wanted to be an actor.

As the title says, I felt that it’s something I always wanted to do but never pursued it. Felt that I needed to pursue other things to make family happy and now I’m at the point where I feel I have nothing to lose but to go for it. I would love to find a...

Reddit by Bank-thr0waway Oct 3rd

Acting skills stagnant after 10 years

I've been trying to become an actor for 10 years. My performances from 10 years ago are about the same as my performances today. Despite spending thousands of dollars worth of classes, my acting skills have remained stagnant. I've only slightly improved, but...

Reddit by WinonaPortman Oct 2nd

Teenage Actress Going Through Awkward Phase Between Cute And Sexualized