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Hello everyone, I’m new here and I have a quick question by Actor_boy1745 • last post Jan 4th
I was reached out to by someone that I talked to briefly on Facebook, and they said they need extras for a film that he is in. So far he has told me nothing about the film, and told me he will tell me a few days prior about all the details. There seems to be no obligation to sign a contract, and I was wondering if this seems not legit or legit in actors eyes. I also have to add that I’m 16 and not very experienced yet
Getting an O1 w/o Previous Credits? by nancysong74 • last post Jan 4th
I am a Canadian actress who's just starting out and I'd like to know why actors w/o previous credits could get an O1 visa. Recently, I've watched shows filmed in the US that feature non-US, rookie actors. Ex. Maitreyi from 'Never Have I Ever' and Iman Vellani for 'Ms.Marvel'. Both actresses are Canadian, playing lead roles, their first professional acting gigs. So, I was wondering if there is an exception? Instead of having to prove your 'excellence' in your field, is it possible to have someone or a big studio like marvel, to write letter of recomendation or something? Does that also mean, that agents could submit us for big roles shooting in the US?
Can Agents Submit Multiple Clients for One Role? by nancysong74 • last post Jan 4th
I'm starting out and looking for an agent. I'm doing my research on each agent's roster using IMDB Pro. My question is, is it possible for an agent to submit multiple clients to one role? If the answer is yes, could casting request audition from two or more clients under the same agent? In other words, could 2 actors under the same agent fight for the same role? I'm asking because I'd like to submit for an agent. I am BIPOC and the agent doesn't have a client of my race. However she has 3 other rookie actresses within the same age range as me. I suppose, if there's an 'open ethnicity' role, she could submit all three of us? Are those 3 other actresses my competition at all?
Is Pantheon Talent legitimate, seeing as they willfully hired a convicted scammer after he was charged with scamming kids and their parents, talent agent Nick Roses? Would you sign with the agency? by Normal_Pizza_4437 • last post Jan 4th
I'm looking for advice. I'm torn because, outside of this, the agency has a very good reputation, is in top 500 companies on IMDb, and has many working and successful current actor clients. I'm in talks with Nick Roses and Pantheon Talent in general for representation as an actor. The thing is, Roses was charged with scamming clients when he was 21 years old, almost a decade ago in 2011, after years of working in the industry beginning when he was a teen himself. What do you personally think? Links: [https://deadline.com/2011/07/talent-manager-nick-roses-sentenced-for-unlawful-advance-fee-service-putting-minors-at-risk-151777/](https://deadline.com/2011/07/talent-manager-nick-roses-sentenced-for-unlawful-advance-fee-service-putting-minors-at-risk-151777/) [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/03/baby-agent-201203](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/03/baby-agent-201203) [https://deadline.com/2011/04/the-fascinating-rise-fall-of-nick-roses-the-wunderkind-l-a-manager-facing-jail-121382/](https://deadline.com/2011/04/the-fascinating-rise-fall-of-nick-roses-the-wunderkind-l-a-manager-facing-jail-121382/)
When reaching out to agents and managers for representation, should you email using your stage name or legal name? by Normal_Pizza_4437 • last post Jan 4th
I know when submitting to literary agents, it's advised that you email under your legal name and put "writing under \[pen name\]". But in acting, is it the same, with the pen name being the stage name; or do you just create a new email and everything with your stage name, and simply sign contracts and such with your legal name? I've seen this done both ways for actors from my research. What is the proper way?
David Kaye is one of the most underrated voice actors in my opinion. His vocal range is tremendous. by StorytellerAli • last post Jan 4th
How to not care about what people think ? by IDespiseCommunists • last post Jan 4th
So here’s the thing : I’ve always heard that nothing is more stressful for a human than when their goals are tied to the approval of others. But, being an actor literally depends on the approval of others. I mean, let’s be honest, I would much rather be the next Meryl Streep than the next commercial guy. But in order to be the next Meryl Streep, I have to build a network, be good-looking, be as good as I can be. All of this depends on the approval of others. Do you get what I’m trying to say ?
Where can someone search for inspiring actors online free? by Truthsirum • last post Jan 4th
Other than here on reddit, is there anywhere else i could post my ad , looking for actors/ or anyone who would like to act for free? All websites i found you have to pay to sign up
Looking for a voice actor for my JRPG, (video game). by chshades • last post Jan 3rd
Hello peepz! As the title suggests we are currently searching for talented voice actors for our upcoming JRPG "Cell of Orbital Mastery". **This gig is for all genders :)**. We are looking for a fluent English speaker that will voice the Queen's mistress. You will have 2 line. One of which will have an excessive amount of swears and slurs put throughout the sentence. So be prepped. Private message me at [bobivasson@gmail.com](mailto:bobivasson@gmail.com) if you are intrested :)
Looking for a japanese voice actress for a video game project. by TheX_OrCist • last post Jan 3rd
Hellooo as the title says I'm looking for a japanese voice actress for a small part on the demo I'm putting together for my video game Ha_Bits! this is a paid position so let me know if you are interested or know about any talented person. Here is a short film we made about the project. Thank you in advance. https://youtu.be/gSswrHDuWx8
Looking for friench Voice actors to voice a friench translation version of my comic Bamoon circuit. Looking for Male and Female voices by DapperShake2 • last post Jan 3rd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTfUXqzFtqAiFSaxHSr-WVwiLBksqdp3iBlhixLh5bxOu2TLIrO19z5m_Zk6y30bSQhdXxiNGEXu5nx/pub
Actors Access/Breakdown services website down? by JeffyTheWhale • last post Jan 3rd
Anyone else having issues connecting to the website? Been down since morning for me (west coast)
Do acting schools teach you how to get out of a role? by ankhang93 • last post Jan 3rd
I know sometimes actors can invest so much into some characters (such as method acting) so they may find it difficult to get back to their own self. Beside teaching how to become someone else, do schools have a class showing how to get rid of fictional character in your mind when you get home? And do all actors use the same methods to keep balance in life or each actor will have unique technique to control what happen in their head? Thank you for your answers in advance.
Should I do everything except focus on acting if I want to be a professional actor? by onionsandradishes • last post Jan 3rd
And then think I can compete with actors from all over the world who have been doing it professionally since they were little kids? While holding down an 8:30-5:00 office job? Even though I don't have any acting experience past my high school musical? Like in a business suit in a fluorescent lit cubicle? The higher stress the better? With a constant light pit sweat? So I will be so totally focused when I go to my on-camera acting class once a week where they will teach me how to ask, "May I take your order? or yell "He went that way!" in medium closeup? Then get the rest of my experience doing all those wonderfully written student films on weekends? I so can't wait to get the four one-liners it will take to pay off my union initiation fee. It's totally my jam. Once I have those, the sky's the limit, right? Won't I be totally ready to be a lead on a tv show or in a Marvel movie after that? It isn't arrogant, entitled, or clueless thinking at all to believe that agents will fall at my feet to put me up against those theatre losers that went to drama schools like Juilliard and LAMDA, is it? I'm very special. I promise.
What documents can i request from actors that will feature in my project? by Truthsirum • last post Jan 3rd
What is the norm? Is it like what a boss asks a regular employee? Can i legally ask for a copy of their id to confirm their age? And can i, as the project maker, write a document known as the terms and conditions work contract and ask them to sign it, then give them a copy, without me consulting a lawyer? Like can i write it up myself, the terms and conditions from the top of my head? Or do i need to ask a specific entity? I'm not a professional, i'm a regular guy working with a camera, but id like to have my rules established on paper as proof, including payment info etc, any help please? Can i also ask for covid test proof?
Has anyone joined a good agent in Jan/Feb - which is right before pilot season? by MaveInfinite • last post Jan 3rd
I am getting new headshots in two weeks and pilot season is right around the corner. Usually actors get new headshots to prepare for pilot season. How about to join an agent? Has anyone here had any luck? I would hate to be agent-less during 2021 pilot season.
Workshop by drunkdinosaur95 • last post Jan 3rd
Hi guys,tomorrow I have my first workshop with an actor(He has 30 credits) he seems like a cool guy willing to help us. Do workshops actually help? Or is it better to take classes only?
Double Majoring in BFA in Acting and BBA! by Ambitious_boy1_2_3 • last post Jan 3rd
Is it possible to do a double major with BFA in acting and BBA in US? Do the colleges allow this combination? This kind of study is really important for me and hope it's possible to do! I am an international student trying to do my undergraduate in US. I am really interested in learning acting in US but also need a backup which can earn me a comfortable or near to comfortable living there till i make it as an actor. Hence the decision is to do a double major with BFA in acting and a BBA! But i don't know if that's possible! Really need help! If not BFA in acting, how about BFA in filmmaking with BBA!
I'm 30 with no formal training/experience. Can I still act? by slazour • last post Jan 3rd
Hi everyone. I just turned 30 this year and suddenly felt panicky about my life/career choices. I've had a secret passion for acting since I was a child, but never really pursued it (I was in one play in middle school, went to one audition as a kid but didn't get the role, another audition for a commercial in my early 20s but was told I was too fat - mind you, I'm 5'2 and 110 pounds). I was told acting isn't a viable career choice, and so I ended up leaving it as a fantasy. Now, having experienced a global pandemic and entering a new decade I have more drive than ever to pursue this dream of mine. I do not actually look 30 (I still get carded at liquor stores!). People keep telling me I look 20-25. I'm part Asian and can thank my mother for the youthful genes! I'd like to take acting classes in either London or NYC, but wondering if I'm too old. I'd love to actually make a career out of this, and not be a struggling actor with survival jobs (at least not long-term anyway). Anyone have any tips/advice? Thanks!
Big Head Theory by Knockout_artist_ • last post Jan 3rd
I would love to hear your opinion on this “Big Head Theory”. Basically, it says that those who have bigger-than-usual heads(literal heads, not ego) have a larger chance of “making it big”. Here’s a Facebook post from author David Morrell (First Blood): “Yesterday I posted about having watched Burt Lancaster give an acting seminar to the University of Iowa’s drama department when I was a professor in the English department. People ask, ‘What did he look like?’ The same as he did in his movies, especially his broad smile. Most major movie stars have one distinguishing characteristic. Their heads are large in a way that is out of proportion with their bodies. McQueen, Newman, Stallone, etc. Director Norman Jewison called move stars’ heads ‘Roman.’ The camera likes the perspective that a large head gives to an actor. In person, it looks a little unnatural, but onscreen, the large head allows them to dominate.” Opinions from those who actually work in the industry would be greatly appreciated.