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Have you ever reached out directly to casting or the director/writer to try and get an audition for a specific role? by livinultralife  •  last post Apr 7th

Long story short, there is a film that was recently announced on Deadline saying it was beginning production and got a confirmed deal with a big studio. One of the main roles is very niche and I happen to look really alike to the actor who the character is supposed to be related with. I was shocked to see this role because it was simply me. I have never done this before and know it’s a pretty crazy idea to reach out to the casting director or writer or director by email or Instagram dm, but what other ways can I potentially get their audition? I haven’t seen an audition for this role anywhere, but I am assuming they started casting. Does anyone have any similar experiences/can you share advice for what you would do? I know rationally, I should just hope I can’t come across a breakdown on AA, but I’m afraid they won’t release it to the public. I am also unrepresentated at the moment, so I am on my own. Much thanks.

AMA - For New Talents - Freelance VO actor for 10 + Years by LittleGiantChipMonk  •  last post Apr 7th

Hey everyone, I see a lot of new talent coming in here. I'm NOT a coach but I just wanted to help provide some info that may have helped me when starting out. If you have questions regarding the mentalities towards a building voiceover career, tech questions, or anything about starting out I'm happy to help out where I can. Please note: \-I have been working in the freelance business sector. \-I chose to remain non-union and self-represented. \-I diversified my strengths (found a niche and studied other complimentary skillsets in that area like video editing, music, etc). \-I'm self-trained (I came from acting background so the performance is trained, but I learned all the technical aspects through self-study - bless the internet). I can help you with: \-Emotional questions (what was the emotional or mental perspective that created my career). \-General audio or voiceover questions. \-How to get started as freelancer. I also may take some time to get back, but please ask away:)

Tv show/movie/actor that made u want to get in the business by greenfinger07  •  last post Apr 7th

I’ve always sort of wanted to do something in the entertainment industry like screenwriting or acting but watch Orange is the New Black as well as How to Get Away with Murder back to back made me obsessed with acting and led me to take acting classes. I was so attached to Orange is the New black, watching bts stuff, and then Natasha Lyonne on the show and then I suddenly just got into this whole world! It’s crazy to me how one show entirely changed my life in a way! Any show or actor that just made you fall in love with acting, writing, etc?

east coast reps by rob2349  •  last post Apr 7th

once you are signed to an agency in the southeast area, in georgia or florida, do you get auditions even if you are in another state? do u think theyll take preference to an actor in the state of filming? do ATL or FL/miami agents get other state/USA/world auditions and are you just as likely to be considered regardless of the state part (assuming you rock the audition lol)

SAG AFI Agreement by InvulnerableBlasting  •  last post Apr 7th

Hi everyone. As a nonunion actor, if I was hired on a SAG short film with an AFI agreement, would that make me eligible for a Taft-Hartley? Sorry if this has been asked before - wading through all the rules around THs is giving me a headache. Thanks!

Do I get an agent as a non-union actor? by NameTheTrait  •  last post Apr 7th

I'm sure this has been asked before. However, I can't seem to understand if this is the preferred route. I have about 8 short films in the past 2 years as a lead/supporting role. Have taken 2 classes in the last year. I have been on Backstage for 2 years and got 3 roles through it total. I have been on Actor's Access for about 8 months and got 0 roles. I know this industry is 99% rejection. And I have understood that a while ago. However, I can't ignore the fact that I'd undoubtedly benefit from an agent who'd provide me more opportunities that I don't have access to. I am ready to submit my headshot/resume/reel to 50 agents. But should I try to join SAG and THEN get an agent that's going to prefer if I am SAG? Or it really doesn't matter when I join, because the agent will provide opportunities regardless. P.S. I'm well aware that I should be happy with my experience if I join SAG because then I cannot do any non-union work, so I'm not rushing to join SAG. But do you think it's about time?

I have been submitting to acting agencies for a little over 4 years now and have only auditioned for one once by burnettski92  •  last post Apr 7th

* I have a BA in acting * I have professional headshots * I have a resume (with my theater credits from college and TV background extra experience, since that's all I have to put on there) * An acting reel with what little I have filmed of me (just sketches I did with friends and a scene I did for a class) Yet except for one time back in May 2017, none of these Chicago agencies ever even respond to me to say "no thanks." (And at actors access, roles either never match my description or don't pay.) What am I doing wrong? What can I change? I want so badly to be involved in making film and TV. It's all I've ever wanted. And now I've gotten two pieces of bad news within 24 hours of each other that are forcing me to give up on this path I want. Please, I love film and TV so much, I would be miserable doing anything else. Just thinking of doing anything else makes me feel empty. I don't know what to do and I feel like I'm out of options. Please.

Can i get booked from a reel? by JuicyLemon360  •  last post Apr 7th

Like every new actor, my resume is empty, except for the special skills and training of course. However, i do have a demo reel with scenes i constructed, can it book me roles? If yes, What type of projects would i have a chance in?

Safety Colleges for BFA in acting by NoNiHe  •  last post Apr 6th

Hey! I wanted to ask on this board because I wanted other actors advice: I'm applying to colleges and I really want to apply to a good amount of BFA's but I can't find many reputable safeties for theatre majors. Any suggestions of which schools to look into?

Things you might like to know more about...! by organicacting  •  last post Apr 6th

I am a Drama school trained actor with 20+ years experience. As I side project I post a lot of 'how to' videos on YouTube - all revolving around our industry. Is there anything you guys have always wanted to learn about? An area of the industry that intrigues you and you might find interesting to watch a video on? Maybe you're just starting out and wonder what to do next to get your career moving(?) Any help or suggestions would be most welcome. Thank you.

How hard is it to become a Hollywood Oscar-worthy actor? by secretgirlcc  •  last post Apr 6th

Getting a London agent: who to avoid, who to look into? by applegoogleredditor  •  last post Apr 6th

Hey guys! I am 22 and I graduated from drama school last July here in the UK. I’m currently in London and I’m looking for representation; I applied last year when my course did our final year shows but I didn’t get much interest from agents, however I have since got new headshots AND paid for a 2 scene showreel. And I’ve been working on writing my own work and making videos/shorts… So I’m feeling relatively confident in my material now, more than I was in June. However I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for agencies to apply to that may be open to accepting new but trained actors, and agencies to avoid applying to (either because they’re not so good, or because they don’t accept people without recommendations from other agents/CDs/actors already in their books - such as Curtis Brown). I know the basics but I’d love some more info about what I could aim for right now.

So, for the more seasoned and professional actors, how often do you check in with your agents about work? by dwiggs81  •  last post Apr 6th

Just got an agent after about seven years of not having one, and I don't know how much things have changed.

An actor speaking up on mental health by WholeMethod852  •  last post Apr 6th

Seeking UK actors between the ages of 16-25! by sickandtiredbro  •  last post Apr 6th

Hi! First post here! Nice to meet you all. Myself and a group of friends are taking degrees in Film and Film-related subjects here in the UK. We have written a short comedy film, set entirely on Zoom (so distance is no issue) called “For Taid”. If you’re interested please fill in this form! Thanks again. [“For Taid” Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegQGpnQdicTa5vALvEDVGyFV0FxKmVo3DcGEfQS1g--qSqvA/viewform?usp=sf_link)

starting out late :(( by Bourbon_Lake524  •  last post Apr 6th

I’m 16 years old, turning 17. I feel like I’m starting so late because I see all these kid actors on big screens. I’m planning to start when I finish college and seeing actors my age being successful in the industry makes me think that maybe I’m too late for this. I’m still planning to pursue acting because I really love it. I’m just a little scared. Do you guys feel the same way too or am I just overthinking things?

SAG and Voice Work by Inevitable-Number-67  •  last post Apr 6th

Hi everyone. I'm currently SAG-E, and hope to join SAG very soon! I am very pro-union, and have previously been a long time member of the actors union in my home country. I make this clear as I appreciate the importance of union membership and Global Rule One. However, I am really confused about SAG's position with regards voice-over work. I get a significant amount of voice work from the UK (where I used to be based) and am currently seeing a lot more non-union than union voice work in the US. Global Rule One would prevent me doing both the UK voice over work (which is never on a SAG contract) and the non-union work here. Unlike in film and TV, it seems that in voice over the internet and ease of home recording has completely changed the industry, meaning most voiceovers are now non-union. Of course this has caused a reduction in pay in some jobs, but it also seems many non-union voiceovers keep their pay relatively high in order to attract the best talent. Just judging by the union/non-union split in the auditions I get (through an agent, who excludes low paying jobs) it's something like 80% non-union to 20% union. This is a huge industry that joining SAG would exclude. For me it would reduce my potential work to around 10% of the current amount. I understand that SAG doesn't require SAG contracts for audiobooks -- that they are in some way exempt from Global Rule One ([https://www.suchavoice.com/2018/11/29/four-things-you-didnt-know-about-sag-aftra/](https://www.suchavoice.com/2018/11/29/four-things-you-didnt-know-about-sag-aftra/)). Is SAG even considering altering its stance on other voice-over work? What are people's thoughts on this specific situation, where SAG members are excluded from bread-and-butter jobs that make up a majority of the voice over work in the industry?