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Reddit by saturnineskix Jan 26th

how to ask a fellow actor for a referral?

We have been studying in the same drama school for a few months and I really like his agency - has great actors, but he's also told me before how they work and I really like that. However, we get along well but we are not friends-friends. How could I ask for...

Reddit by AutoModerator Jan 26th

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 BoomShakalaka2004 Jan 26th

Pursuing acting to clear off a goal?

Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream...

Reddit by Soft-Ear-6905 Jan 26th

Recommended forums for where I should post acting jobs?

Hey, I'm looking for actors/actresses who can film TikTok style commercials from their phones. This would be 15-25 second short form videos that will be used for TikTok/Instagram ads. Any tips on where I should look? I haven't really done any hiring of actors...

Reddit by astronaut4235 Jan 26th

At what point should you conclude that it's just not in the cards for you to be a working actor?

this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many...

Reddit by macaeryk Jan 26th

ChatGPT answering the question that is most often posted in this sub...

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Reddit by SwimGood22 Jan 26th

Who are rising actors that live in New York City?

Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?

Reddit by SufficientAdagio914 Jan 26th

“I realised that a top-class footballer could be over the hill by the age of 30, and I was already 23. I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves”. Sean Connery.

What does this mean for acting?

Reddit by CrazyVegetable3187 Jan 26th

How to respond to an actress asking why she wasn't called back for one role (but was for the other)?

I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything...

Reddit by EnvironmentalLion192 Jan 26th

Random agency question

If you had the choice to sign with WME or CAA which agency would you choose and why? I ask this because I'm on imdbpro and I'm looking through the filmography of both agencies and their actors typically do the same projects with other actors of that agency...

Reddit by dtwild Jan 25th

An Actor Prepares: For the DC Non-Equity Auditions

Reddit by tmoneyswaggg Jan 25th

best acting classes in LA (or online classes based anywhere)

Ive been doing some research and the best ones Ive found are: * Ruskin school of acting * Cynthia Bain young actors studio * Warner Laughlin studios * Gloria Garayua * Sam Stiglitz * Baron Brown * Playhouse west la * BGB acting studio If you have any...

Reddit by ActivelyLostInTarget Jan 24th

Bad productions

So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot...

Reddit by chaot7 Jan 24th

[Networking] Any actors in Staten Island?

I make zero budget film and occasionally act. I used to work in post production. I fell out of it and am now falling back into filmmaking. I'm focusing on short film and I've done a 20 minute superhero piece, a 5 minute zombie piece and am about to shoot a...

Reddit by Actortainment Jan 24th

Emotionally Filling the Frame - What Makes a Good Actor?

Reddit by SwimGood22 Jan 24th

Can a non union actor perform in a SAG signatory project?

Have a short film with a SAG actor and non union actor both interested. Obviously, the project needs to be SAG signatory for the union actor to perform, but a, I allowed to use non union actors as well? My understanding is there’s a special contract drafted...

Reddit by Impossible-Salt-4940 Jan 24th

How does a first time feature director get a BAFTA winner, Emmy nominated actor Paul Mescal to star in her film?

I absolutely adored Aftersun, I’m just genuinely curious as to how Paul Mescal, who was an acclaimed actor, still somewhat up and coming in some regard I guess, gets attached to a small indie like this with a first time director. Anyone know? Like I said I’m...

Reddit by More_Nothing_1576 Jan 24th

First Chemistry Read (any tips)

Hey all I submitted a self tape for a supporting role in a sag short film and received a call back asking me to come in for a chemistry read with the other actors, i’m super excited but nervous at the same time, have any tips on how I should prepare?

Reddit by love_acting99 Jan 24th

A Fun Little Question: Pros and Cons of TV vs Film vs Voiceover

What are the things you like (pros) about each medium and things you're not a fan of (cons) about each medium? I'm mainly asking this as a fun little thing for everyone to contribute their point of view to. I love acting in any form (I'm currently a stage...

Reddit by Emergency-Charge7572 Jan 24th

I’m just starting out as a Voice Actor professionally and I made my first demo reel :) I was wondering what places on the web I could find some forums or something for look for voice jobs?