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How often do CDs extend audition deadlines? by billyboy2098 • last post Apr 22nd
I got a self tape request through ecocast a day ago for a network series regular pilot. By the time I got a reader to help me tape, I did my audition last minute and submitted to my agent about 5 minutes past the deadline due to difficulties uploading the videos, so they weren’t able to submit me to casting. 2 hours later, I check actors access again and see that they extended the deadline by an hour and yet again, my agent and I missed it. Is it often that CDs for network projects will extend the deadline to get more tapes in? I hate to think that my first time getting a network pilot audition I won’t even be getting looked at because I was late 3 minutes
Worst Free Porject I've Taken Part Of by Black_Midnite • last post Apr 22nd
So, a few weeks ago, I saw a post on one of my state's many acting Facebook groups. It was for a slasher/horror film. Of course, it was a free project and I decided to throw my resume in despite having no care in the world if I got in or not. For a little context, my resume isn't impressive and I've only recently been able to even get any paid work as an extra or anything big. (My last paid project was for a photoshoot on a TV show for some character's background family) Anyway, I get an audition for the project. I do the audition and then instantly get an email telling me I got the part. The director emails me and tells me to *call him*, which weirded me out. I call him and he is hyping up this film. He tells me we're going to shoot this film up in a state park with some cabins and there is gonna be blood and gore. An entire week of filming for a 90 minute film. He is really selling this to me. The entire time, I'm lowkey thinking this might be a snuff film, all the way up until the zoom call/table read. I join the table read and realize that the film people are all a bunch of freaking needs. I feel in my element and a little better than before. So, the week arrives that I must travel to the park and start this camping/filming trip. Except, this is where my realization falls away from my expectation. The first night, after everyone getting settled in, we end up starting really late, like 5 or 6pm and ending around 2am. Not only that, but they're taking forever on one or two scenes at a time. The 2nd night we start early and then not getting done until super late too, I still haven't been used, and none of the actors have received schedules. I could've arrived at a later date. The third night is where I start to get worried. For some context, in this film I play a crazed hillbilly robbing a teen. I have a whole bunch of lines that I had to memorize for this scene. On the third night/day, I have a whole fight scene. First thing that worries me is we literally start improving. Not light improv, but literal revision of how the scene goes. (I know this is normal, but it sucks because my character changes to be just a sort of bad guy and not the main villain of the main character) NOT only *that*, but there is no stunt choreographer on set. We block the scene and everything seems fine, until they introduce the headlock. Now, for more context, the kid who is supposed to be headlocking me... is not stage combat trained. I am certified in hand-to-hand stage combat, but I'm the one getting attacked. The kid literally, several times, nearly chokes me out. In stage combat, the person in the headlock is in control... but I wasn't. No body wanted to listen to me. Long story short, I bruised, and sore all over from that fight scene. Funny enough, I'm typically not sore in fight scenes that are actually watched over by stunt people... (mainly in school) Not only that, but the camera crew had to stay up till 9am and only got an hour of sleep before the next day. Yesterday, we all woke up and had to move campsites. The next camp site we move to has no showers. So, the director had to move everyone to a motel. (Actors and crew nearly mutiny) I've been up since 9am, and they need me to just be a dead body and it's almost 6am. The director is a cool dude, put in a boatload of money to feed us and house us but this film feels like a shit show. They're not following script, no safety, no schedules... The cinematographer is basically playing director, because the director is too busy taking care of his family that he brought with him. Now, tonight, I have to do another fight scene with the same kid who nearly choked me out. It was originally supposed to be a monologue into me dying from a surprise knife into the side. But, they changed it. This is the first project that has ever made me question my dreams of being an actor. I legit think I want to quit acting because of this. Never have I ever met more unorganized, careless, and poor planning in this industry. I hope to never work with these people ever again
Background should have its own sub by Azdak_TO • last post Apr 22nd
This sub gets bogged down with questions about background work and I think it should have it's own sub. This is not a slight against those who do background work. It is challenging work and essential to tv/filmmaking. But it is not acting, and has nothing to do with the craft. There is almost no practical crossover between the two, either in seeking out work or doing the work. Questions about bg have no relevance to actors and acting advice has no relevance to those who do bg. It is an important enough topic that it deserves it's own sub, and this is a great sub that shouldn't be getting bogged down with questions about being an extra.
Question about direct marketing, and the numbers of emails people say they send by nxdefiant • last post Apr 22nd
I read posts where someone writes "I send about 50 emails per day to various orgs/companies". Fifty. As in five zero. Every day? To whom? And would it be follow up emails, or generic "Hi there, I do voices, any interest in using me for a project?". I can't imagine even LA or NY having that many companies involved in VO/VA projects to warrant 50 emails per day, assuming a 5 day work week. Wouldn't that put one on the naughty list? Slight tangent, but are the emails short and to the point, and just a link to an actors samples?
As an actor, is it frowned upon if your favourite movies are MCU movies? by FinzujiCane • last post Apr 22nd
Like would you be considered less of an actor if that’s what even inspired you to act.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Apr 21st
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 feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Good survival jobs? by Swagatron001 • last post Apr 21st
I’m an acting student in college, and the plan is to move to New York after I graduate. While I’m here, I want to minor in a field that would help support the actor’s lifestyle. Any suggestions for what field I should study?
agencies by lemonademouthiscool • last post Apr 21st
Look Models & Actors said that I would have to pay a $35 consultation fee because I’m not already in the industry, is that a thing agencies do? I thought Look was reputable but it’s giving scam.
I interviewed a talent agent and former casting director to answer many of the most common questions new actors have about the business. by locreative • last post Apr 21st
Actor's real names by Ok_Explanation_2317 • last post Apr 21st
I often see actor's real names written on IMDB and therefore on wikipedia and everywhere else. For example Natalie Portman - born Natalie Hershlag, Winona Ryder - born Winona Hershlag, Rebel Wilson - born Melanie Bownds and plenty of others. My question is do they have to list their birth name on IMDB or is it their choice? It seems odd, why change your name as a celebrity and put the name given you at birth on the internet if you want to be known by different name? Or is it that you have to list your real name if you are known by a stage name and if you've changed legally you don't? Aren't actors and their agents in charge of their IMDB profiles? Can anyone add something that they cannot change? Does anyone know how it works? So intriguing.
Any book recommendations on Psychology? by aweiner99 • last post Apr 21st
I believe it’s important to have knowledge about psychology as an actor as it helps you determine why your character acts the way they do and what makes them tic.
Who are the top 10 Hottest/most in demand actors right now? by Happy_Cat5061 • last post Apr 21st
Timothee Chalamat...who else?
LGBT Actors- how do you play "Straight?" by Happy_Cat5061 • last post Apr 21st
I've been cast to play a straight man in a love triangle with 2 women, and I'm gay. I'm not very flamboyant or feminine, but it's not totally far fetched either to pin me as not straight. How have you dealt with this before? How can I be as believable as possible?
Unvaccinated Actors by Usernameme3 • last post Apr 21st
Is it difficult for unvaccinated actors to get an agent currently? I was going to send in my materials to an agency but they told me they only accept vaccinated actors Is this common? Will I be able to find an agent as an unvaccinated? Thanks
is this a good acting class? by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Apr 21st
The two acting classes I've found locally have a ton of beginner actors. Are these kind of classes good? One is fun. The other is super boring...even though its full of beginners.
Acting more butch as a feminine man by ausaury • last post Apr 21st
First, I wanna start this by saying I’m very comfortable with myself as a man. I don’t really care that I’m perceived as being feminine. But it’s affecting my career as an actor so I’m not looking for comments that align with the sentiment “who cares! Just be you :)” Also I know I can turn down roles, but if I did I would get virtually no auditions. I’m a transgender man who is getting back into acting after having spent 8-10 years playing the “leading lady/romantic interest” type character. Super hyper-feminine roles. I’m wondering if there are any other feminine men who have had to learn how to butch up their performance in order to avoid being constantly given auditions for gay men. I want options. I want to be taken seriously as an option for more roles rather than just the “gay guy”, so I’m looking to butch up my performance. Genuine advice on doing this would be really, really helpful and appreciated. Please and thank you.
I came across a casting call that is past the deadline on actors access but is still available to check out by 666satanherr • last post Apr 21st
Is this some sort of error or has the submission date been extended?
Acting in Horror (and screaming question) by Unhelpfulhelpful • last post Apr 21st
I'm a female actor cast in my first horror project (and my first project since 2019 thanks covid) but I have no idea how to pull this off. I'd love to hear some techniques from other actors, especially ones who have acted in a project where they get killed by a monster (lol). I also have no idea how to scream. Do I practice my getting killed noises? How do I do that in an apartment? I might be getting cold feet/imposter syndrome but I'd appreciate any pointers
need your advice on acting training by dandansson • last post Apr 20th
Much of my early training was reading and reciting simpler material, mostly from children's books, song lyrics (much of it for children but not always) and reading simpler texts. I did this with a teacher who mostly focused on my voice, both singing and speaking. I was also taught how to use body movement when reciting or reading the stories. This teacher is a speech therapist and a singing teacher. I am not saying that all of what I did was acting but it helped me use my body and voice. I am now going through Osip's monologue from The Government inspector. I do this because of an acting teacher/coach I went to. I have only taken one lesson with him and am not sure if I should study with him.He told me that some texts that I have used in my training are too easy for me. My thinking is that it is important to be familiar with all kinds of texts. I like too use both simpler and other kinds of texts. One things that simpler texts do are forcing me to make voices (eg do different characters), be it texts for adult or children. It's more about how I say it and how my body moves than the story (even if the story is of importance), I guess. When the acting teacher/coach I went to told me to use more difficult texts I was a bit confused and perhaps a bit upset, I guess. I have always been thinking that we need all kinds of texts (or telling stories without texts sometimes). There is a famous actor who said that he did a lot of children's theatre early in his career at that helped him a lot so I am not sure things can be too simple.What do you think?
skills section of an actors profile. How much is too much? by JonnyDevious • last post Apr 20th
I've been trying to look through other people's acting profiles to get some wisdom here, but I'm curious on the Reddit perspective. I've basically spent my entire life trying every hobby... Juggling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, motorcycles every type of longboarding and skateboarding, capoeira, rock climbing, break dancing, trapeze. A few years ago in school I was at decathlon athlete which basically means I do every single track and field event. I can play basketball, All around gymnastics, parkour, free running. This is maybe half the list of things I have taken seriously at some point and have at least an intermediate understanding of to the point where I could competently play a professional in that field with no training, not to mention the things I could put down a beginner's level of understanding with. I've kept it winnowed very far down on my profile to things I think would be immediately and commonly relevant to the things I would like to apply for so that someone reading my profile would actually breeze through the list and see that I am generally physically competent rather than completely disregarding a huge jumbled paragraph of skills. HOWEVER, looking at some other actors profiles they seem to throw everything down from whistling and humming and hacky sack to ping pong and jogging. So what do you think reddit? Should I get exhaustive in order to capture those projects that need something very specific or keep it condensed and concise?