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Heyman Talent Agency? by juice200 • last post Aug 10th
(Cincinnati office) How often do their film/TV actors get auditions for larger streaming platforms like HBO, Hulu, and Netflix - or SAG feature films? I see they do a lot of commercial and model work but I’d like to stick with just TV and film acting if possible.
Which credible talent agencies have modeling divisions or are partnered with modeling agencies? by Pearlet2 • last post Aug 10th
I know that WME owns IMG Models, but what other talent agencies own/are partnered with modeling agencies? I worked in NYC as a model for 3 years, but I just moved to Los Angeles. Since I am now seeking rep as a model here, I am prioritizing signing with a modeling agency that has a talent division or partner. I know this won't be a free ticket into a talent agency, but I want to have my foot as close to the door as I can since I am actively building my credits as an actress. I am not familiar with the modeling agencies here and am unsure which agencies have strong talent partners-- can someone point me in the right direction, please?
Traveling as an actor while in school by ZookeepergameNo3630 • last post Aug 10th
So I'm a college student, and let's say I've been cast in a production that shoots during the semester. Are they going to pay for me to go back and forth between the shooting location and where I live?
Tried to replicate some of the mercs from TF2, who were definitely huge inspirations for me wanting to be a voice actor. by Dirty_USB • last post Aug 10th
Image Powerhouse Agency & Prestigious Models and Talent: Scam? by BestTipGiver • last post Aug 10th
Hi! So I recently got a message from a post in a Facebook group from Patty Chen about the Image Powerhouse Agency and Prestigious Models and Talent. I looked them up and they seem to have mixed reviews on Yelp. They ARE SAG-Franchised, but I don’t see any major or even decently large success stories. They have and IMDb account and are ranked in the one thousands. They are also located in California, and on the Better Business Bureau, they have a pretty clean score. Patty who reached out said that they do have success stories, and they mainly represent Asian American Actors. How should I go about this? They seem sketchy, but also seem fine in other aspects. Does anyone see any red flags with their agency? And if so, can someone please tell me if this is a scam? I’m usually good at determining it, but this is very difficult to determine. I have not applied yet btw.
Movie suggestions? by TSfanWillow_7907 • last post Aug 10th
I know that watching good movies helps actors, like sometimes with noticing the way the characters walk, talk, hand gestures, etc. So I was wondering if anyone here knows some good movies that could be of some benefit like with good acting, I’m starting to train myself for acting right now and I feel like one of the best things that I should do at the moment is watching good movies, observing different behaviors and stuff. Thank u, have a great day :)
Abuse from another actor on set: Follow Up. by CuspChaser111 • last post Aug 9th
Hello, many of you urged me to talk to my reps and report back after my post about abuse : physical/bullying from another actor to me on a SAG set. I emailed both reps (on same email) and had a lawyer friend look it over to make sure it was a well-written, professional email - then sent to both sides. One rep responded immediately and said they were very sorry to hear, and that they are very proud of how professionally I acted. The other I heard absolutely nothing from. They did indeed send me an email 3 days later but it was for an audition, no acknowledgement whatsoever. Would love to any insights. Thanks. My original post is here - https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/osspsv/is_it_worth_letting_your_rep_know_about_abuse/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb
How do actors without top agents or management sign onto big roles in big projects (that eventually gets them noticed to the rest of hollywood and the world)? by Aggressive-Top-7924 • last post Aug 9th
I read a lot of biographies of the timeline of actor’s careers and I find that a lot of actors/actresses have done minor roles in shows until finally scoring a huge role in cinema or television. I’m just curious how actors gain this level of exposure a few years into their career. For example, Anya Taylor Joy was signed as a model and did a few shows and then she was signed in a starring breakout role in The Witch. Another recent example I saw are the main stars of Outer Banks, particularly the female lead (Madelyn Cline) who moved to LA for pilot season (a big no no from most people on here and from agents/people in the industry) and yet somehow landed Outer Banks in her short period of stay although she had very limited prior experience. Do you think all these actors apply to projects on AA/ through their smaller agencies? Again, not trying to compare because everyone has their own unique journeys— but trying to understand how actors were able to have such access early in their journey. Do you also think that having acting credits starting from childhood beneficial?
Rounding out my weak areas by iovoko • last post Aug 9th
Hello everybody. In general, I consider myself to be a fine actor for a beginner. Not great, but not bad. I know my weak areas. I don’t know how to improve them, though. There aren’t many classes around me, and the ones available tend to be a waste of time IMO. Comedy is my worst spot. Technical things, also, but that doesn’t matter for what I’m talking about. How can I get better with comedic timing, lightheartedness, etc?
Recommendations for Acting Classes/Resources (Online Preferably) by TrankadaAnima • last post Aug 9th
I have been pouring through the subreddit and found that more or less everyone agrees that taking acting classes are really helpful when it comes to people who really want to improve in their craft. So far I have only gone off of youtube videos, trying to analyze and learn through films specifically how the actors act, and have started reading a book called "The Voice and The Actor" by Cicelly Berry (I recommend this for people who are worried about their voices); not that I'm saying that these aren't good resources though. I am in an area that does no workshops or classes on acting so I'd like to ask for recommendations when it comes to acting classes online; also I have seen courses from sites like Skillshare and MasterClass, are there people here that have tried these? If so do you think they are good? Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to read this.
As a beginner actor, if I don't have materials for my demo reel yet, can I use self tapes and class tapes? by atlas768 • last post Aug 9th
I've heard from some coaches in my community that using self tapes from previous auditions or tapes done during class is good to show casting if you have not been on many shows or productions yet. Is this a viable option for beginners?
I'm a mexican student trying to get started in VA, while living in México. Where to start? by Goth-Trad • last post Aug 9th
Greetings. I'm a student who's always been interested in Voice Over/Voice Acting and would like to get into it as a second career. The main catch, and the main reason that I'm asking for advice is that I'm mexican, live in México and, obviously, don't live in the USA. Thankfully, I'm fluent in English; I can speak without a mexican accent (but will do if needed), do a british accent, even if not perfect, and switch back and forth between them. Evidently, I'm a native Spanish speaker. But being in my country, where can I begin looking for work? I'd love to do audiobook narration as a starting point, but ACX (for example) is not open for México. Even low-paying projects/roles are much higher wage than here. Of course, everything has to be online, but I'm tech-savvy enough so that's not an obstacle for me. Getting started in VO/VA in my country is hard -Even more so online, and I can't pinpoint a single place that actively looks for voice talent without exploiting or underpaying their actors, even if great ones have come from here and the rest of Latin America. Taking lessons, practicing and everything I may need to get started is perfectly fine for me, but it may be ultimately pointless if I can't get into this world. Thank you in advance for reading and for your help.
What is foundation course and do i need it to get in drama school? by MonkDangerous4434 • last post Aug 9th
I m completely new in acting, i have been reading book(an actor prepares) since few days. But don’t know how to start practising at home.and i have been thinking about to get into drama school but there also u need experience. So what is foundation course and how it differs from acting degree?
Need help getting over terrible acting experience. by konzquenze • last post Aug 9th
So I went to an acting class, we got our scripts and i did plenty of rehearsals with my partner. So comes the day of the performance. We start off everything is going well, i am doing everything as according to rehearsals no funny business. My partner starts talking over my lines. Then freaks out and lunges out of his chair completely changing the dynamic of the characters, Noticing this significant change, and realising the dude is getting stage freight, i begin to say all my lines in a very soothing manner, now the lines aren’t pretty either but i tried my best to deliver with politeness so he doesn’t feel worse. Dude keeps talking over my lines, the scene progresses comes to a point where my lines are to request something from his character, i do so very politely. The guys says “no” three times extremely rudely. And they were not even his lines. I get hurt by this. As it progresses comes a line where my character has a angry line, the actor in me could not hold it in any longer and i say this line the way it was rehearsed, the guy say his following like a innocent little girl like i’ve done something unexpected, the following line also an aggressive line i simply could not say it in that manner as i realised he cant take it, i hold it in, at this point i get pissed off at this dumbass for messing around with with the scene and my emotions. Its been 2 months i am sick of this stupid situation repeating in my head. I feel angry, betrayed. Any input?
Is there a name (or genre) of acting for someone like Nic Cage by memodumpling • last post Aug 9th
Obviously, he's an actor. But not in the same way as Ian McKellen or Helen Miren so to speak. Is there a name for his type of performance? Or is it more people's perception of him that is important? Kind of like how Keanu Reeves is so associated with memes (especially on reddit lol). Is a meme-actor a thing?
Is fiverr a good starting point for aspiring voice actors? by __rwnd • last post Aug 8th
Sup y’all! I’m an aspiring voice actor with ZERO experience. I was thinking of auditioning for some VO work in my area but unfortunately there aren’t any available. I also have a job that’s kinda demanding so i can’t go all in on this dream yet and i need another source of income because yknow, covid and all. Do you think selling on fiverr is a great idea?
L.A actors, any acting or commercial classes meeting in person yet? by PM_Me_Spicey_Boobs • last post Aug 8th
Just wondering if anyone has found any classes that are meeting in person. Online zoom classes sort of stink. Thanks and let me know!
AMAW seems to set actors up for failure. by karuso2012 • last post Aug 8th
The idea of the class involves NOT rehearsing, nor completely memorizing your lines so that you can live in the moment without thinking. This seems to go against what every training seems to push. It’s my belief that a great performance comes from a memorized text and lots of preparation. If an actor shows up to set without their lines memorized, they’d be in deep shit. Thoughts?
Super emotional scenes by Flimsy-Code-1556 • last post Aug 8th
How the hell do you do super heavy emotional scenes. I don’t have to do one in a play or anything at the moment but I’m going to have to eventually. When I’m watching actors crying hard in scenes (for example madelyn Cline in that scene in outer banks or Matthew McConaughey in interstellar) I wonder how the hell id do that if I had to and think that I’d never be able to do that. Does anyone know how to help with that cause I’d love to do dramas and stuff when I’m older but have no clue how I could do a scene like that.
Is it difficult to act if you're not trained? by ThrowawayOgleks • last post Aug 8th
I've been going to therapy and meditating a lot and connecting more with my emotions. I've become so much more open with my vulnerability that I find it almost easy to access different emotional states. For example for an emotional scene I don't think it would be too difficult for me to get myself in that state of mind. I know some actors are famous for not having been trained how to act but self taught so I'm curious.