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Reddit by DharmaKat7 May 3rd

My biggest problem with acting...how do you ignore The Camera?

So I think I have the ability to reach those depths of emotion needed to be an actor. However, the problem I have is being too conscious of the camera. Even a live audience does not throw me off as much as that big black hole, the camera, following me...

Reddit by MyNewAccount962 May 3rd

Emmy Winning Actress Kathry Joosten did not start acting until her 40's where she started in local community theater

Reddit by monalisasappersteen May 3rd

SAG Eligibility - What Union Vouchers Count?

Hi all! I'm currently a non-SAG actor, and I just finished background work on a feature film & a TV show in NY - I was hired as Union background for both, and was booked for 1 day in the film and 1 day in the show. Of course, I got a Union Voucher for each...

Reddit by jamesjimmybyrondean May 2nd

New to acting

I've been going for auditions for a while now but the few times I've been picked I couldn't accept the role for certain reasons so I've never actually been In a film set or film before. I've realized quite a few things about my acting ability during these...

Reddit by AutoModerator May 2nd

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 2

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 gnbman May 2nd

How much should I charge per line?

I'm voicing a character in an animation. It started out as a one-time thing that I was doing just for fun, but now that the creator set up a Patreon, she is paying the actors, and the animation has become a series. I've never done voice work before, and I...

Reddit by MaKinItRight May 2nd

Looking for a voice actor for an explainer video (2 min) on short notice

Hi everyone, ​ I hope this place is the right one. If not, please let me know. I am looking for a voice actor that will do the voiceover on a short explainer video for a software product. ​ Is this the right place to ask for offers (via PM)? If...

Reddit by StrobeRogers May 2nd

How does one grow as a person when you have a full time job?

Hello, I'm an older actor who is trying to get ready for URTA. My thing is I'm in a place where I work 6 days a week (which is great since I didnt have a job at all reliable before)and I'm usually exhausted after work. How do I get the life experience I need...

Reddit by PureGainsborough May 2nd

Judgment Voice Actor Found the Process Personally Therapeutic

Reddit by itachiman95 May 2nd

A question on Demo Reels

Ok, so this may be an incredibly "newbie" question. I had no problem finding the lines for my demo reel, but the issue is, how do I go about finding the contexts for the lines? I can put an inflection to my lines but I need to find the right context so I can...

Reddit by TheLunaLunatic May 2nd

Any LA peeps wanna catch up for coffee or something with an Australian actor/YouTuber?

Hope everyone's well! ​ I work full time in online video (YouTube). I create my own content and help with other people's content - I act, write, and direct as well. Here in Australia, I've been working on quite a few short films recently, some have...

Reddit by speedump May 2nd

Best acting "manual" to read to work with British actors?

I'm working towards directing some short films and I want to increase my vocabulary for communicating with actors as much as possible. The UK's much less Method oriented than the US, so I was thinking that maybe Meisner's book would be the best one to read?...

Reddit by Slippy302 May 2nd

A thought for you guys! If you've decided to move to LA to be an actor, the best thing you can do before you go is read a few books about the BUSINESS of acting so that you're prepared for the most important part of getting started, which is knowing how t

You can be the most talented actor on the planet but if you don't know how you should handle getting a commercial agent / making a reel / coming across as a professional in your communications your road is going to be harder than it has to be! Just want to...

Reddit by dawid59101 May 1st

I need your help guys :)

Hello! I need an advice of some sort. I got accepted to study acting in the UK and they want my audition tape... I need to record a scene from a movie or tv series. That's where the complications come in. I'm disabled, as in Dr. House level of disability. I...

Reddit by dancinglobstahz May 1st

What do you want/need in an acting class/bootcamp

I work at an acting coaching studio and we are currently putting together an acting bootcamp. Our thoughts were to hold a session once a week for six weeks and eventually bring in casting directors for at least two of the sessions at the end. Max class size...

Reddit by sebasn777 May 1st

You are here podcast (Film & Acting Podcast)

Hello everyone, new to this community and reddit looking to introduce you guys to a podcast that focuses on film and acting that these guys has been doing the past few months. The podcast is called the "You are here podcast" by Mike Nowicki (Filmmaker) and...

Reddit by dragonsbhere May 1st

Black actors of r/acting, what do you think of The Emperor Jones by Eugene O'neill?

Reddit by yuwannabesomean May 1st

Would I be in the wrong for asking for a new set of headshots that were originally done for free, but totally half-assed?

So in case anyone is unaware, sometimes it happens that an indie production offering no pay for background actors will offer free headshots done by one of the usually many photographers on set. So I get cast as background for a production offering this very...

Reddit by alwaystoiyurd May 1st

LA actors

How did you guys find your talent agent? Do I need to book on my own before I contact agencies for my resume? I currently only have theatre wor,k no film.

Reddit by anonsweet May 1st

I’m realising to grow as an actor I must grow in myself first.

I’m realising more and more how the defence mechanisms my ego has created to protect me, are leading me far away from true honesty and vulnerability. I’ve always been a perfectionist in some area’s of my life, mainly area’s I care deeply for- On set the other...