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Reddit by Doctor01001010 Aug 7th

Putting my best foot forward when casting

I'm a student filmmaker and working AC based in Los Angeles who is at the point where I'm gonna start reaching outside of my social circles to find (unpaid, non-union) talent. I'm not interested in wasting anyone's time so I have a few questions for you guys...

Reddit by fuckingdiscrete Aug 6th

how many meetings with reps did it take before you found one that you actually LIKED?

because i can't stand 99% of the people i meet in this industry. they vomit their ego at me for an hour and i leave the meeting questioning why I'm even doing this. i dont care that you know somebody that knows the president. that doesn't impress me. the...

Reddit by katmotes Aug 6th

acting help

Hi guys! I want you all to know that actor Aaron Marcus, a full-time actor, (he is also a producer and an author) for over 30 years, is now teaching people how to get into the industry. There is a free webinar of him that you can watch and many other links...

Reddit by Kid_Charlema9ne Aug 6th

Non-actor here with a vague question about percent of people you think can be taught to act (let's use a convincing cry as the metric).

I know there are a lot of factors such as how much time they'd have to learn, etc., and some may object to a "convincing cry" as the metric, but I'm just curious to hear your estimates based on what you've seen in your acting classes. I ask because it seems...

Reddit by fuckingdiscrete Aug 6th

there just HAS to be better jobs than waiting tables to pursue this.

i fucking hate serving so much. it's grueling and mentally and physcially exhausting, and i've been doing it for too long. but the cost of living in LA has gotten so high, bedrooms are fucking 900$ and then car and insurance and classes on top of that...

Reddit by torschlussspanik Aug 6th

Director/Producer kissed female actors on the cheek when saying goodbye?!

So as the title alludes to, I went to an audition for an indie feature film which was posted on an online casting website similar to backstage etc. Anyway, it was for five female leads so there were 40 females auditioning through the day in groups. I was in...

Reddit by rimorscriptor Aug 6th

Do you guys do critiques here?

I run a podcast with several voice actors and they are all improving each session, but I'm not sure how to give them good feedback on their performances. Is this sub willing to do critiques? I don't mean to sound scuzzy to drop a link with our stuff, but I'm...

Reddit by rimorscriptor Aug 6th

Does this sub do critiques?

I run a podcast with several voice actors and they are all improving each session, but I'm not sure how to give them good feedback on their performances. Is this sub willing to do critiques? I don't mean to sound scuzzy to drop a link with our stuff, but I'm...

Reddit by crackandfield Aug 6th

Sight Reading

I’ve always been amazed by actors who are able to pick up a script/sides and cold read a scene for the first time. These actors don’t make any preconceived choices, have done any research on characters, or even think about what they’re saying, but the...

Reddit by tillx321 Aug 6th

Opinions on facebook group TMFA

I get some really bad vibes from wendy if I'm being honest. I have a feeling she talks a good talk (you NEED the HWC) but its about money. Its like they are telling actors they suck and dont know what they are doing but hey, you can take my course! Idk. I...

Reddit by watermelongarden Aug 6th

How does the casting process work from start to finish?

As the title says, how exactly does casting work? From posting the breakdown through finally casting that perfect actor. Especially for “open calls” on Actors Access aka anyone who is active on the site would be able to see it and submit. Would they call...

Reddit by sweetfilipinothot Aug 6th

Stage Names- Are They Necessary from the Beginning of your Acting Career?

Hello! I’m just starting to get into acting- last week I portrayed a featured background character in an Emmy award winning Prime show and was contacted to do some more work with the show. If the featured scene has already been filmed- would it even be worth...

Reddit by cariio Aug 5th

Do actors get only closed rhinoplasties?

Reddit by the-nigel-thornberry Aug 5th

Haircut advice

I (M, 24) have had long-ish hair since moving out to LA less than a year ago but I want to try out getting it cut short. I thought having it long would give me less competition since most males have shorter hair but now it’s at a length where my niche is...

Reddit by worldtraveler9700 Aug 5th

Performing Shakespeare

I'm primarily a musical theater actor but want to branch out and try Shakespeare. I didn't really study it in college from an acting perspective, so would the best course of action be to find some classes to take? Thanks!

Reddit by yeah-ok-retard Aug 5th

how hard is it to make a living acting?

I live in a city with a pretty big film industry so i’m just wondering, how hard is it to make a living as an actor?

Reddit by burntroad Aug 5th

Advice for beginner actors in Hawaii?

Is moving out of hawaii and taking acting classes the right way to get started? I want to eventually be in movies and tv shows but what are the steps to put me in that position?

Reddit by BlackBunny95 Aug 5th

Getting stronger at the craft.

Even when you are not auditioning/taking classes, what do you guys do to get better. I just wanna do more, I will be taking class next month however I feel i should be looking into more outside of waiting to take a class. I wanna train daily. (Beginner level...

Reddit by sjhalani Aug 5th

Type (Bond girl/ spy)

Are actresses who play spies/Bond girls considered character actors? I saw "Femme Fatale" listed as a character actor type on Wiki...

Reddit by ry690 Aug 5th

casting Japanese Actors/Actresses for short film in LA

Hi I am casting a short film(10 pages, deferred PAY) in LA, and am looking for Japanese Actors/actresses. The film focuses on themes of alienation and homesickness as a Japanese-american living in modern Los Angeles. breakdowns: TAI- rolls with every punch...