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What makes some actors just radiate funny? by OmnipresentIntrovert • last post Aug 29th
I mean it feels like some comedy actors can just make anything funny.
Acting with a Full Time Job by soahcthegod2012 • last post Aug 29th
I know that a majority of actors work jobs to supplement their incomes during periods where they’re not on stage/film(especially now with a *certain* pandemic plaguing many a things). But my question is, would I be better off getting a full-time job or part-time job as I search for roles/shows to audition for, and why? Also, for any actors out there who have/had experiences with their careers and full time jobs intertwined, I wish to hear your thoughts as well.
Hiring for short horror piece by ronanconners • last post Aug 29th
Hello everyone! My name is Ronan Conners and I am a writer launching my site this October. As a way to help advertise the site, I am going to post a short reading from one of my stories. I am looking for someone with gravitas and a bit of editing skills. Enough so that they can deliver a clean sounding clip. This is paid work. I do not have a set price in mind as I have little experience hiring voice actors. I will say that this will be a very short clip. One bonus here is that this will likely lead to future work if you do a good enough job. Feel free to message me on here or at ronanamberwoodconners@gmail.com
start career as a Actor by OnlineFilmakngSchool • last post Aug 29th
Advice needed: I submitted to and received a self tape request for a small indie via Backstage. Decided to look into the director/writer and I found out that they are only 16 years old. More info below. by o8Eight8o • last post Aug 29th
I clicked the link to their backstage profile, which had a profile picture. I then googled them and found their IMDb page and one other film related site with the same profile picture. It was on that last website that I found their birthday. While I really don’t want to be ageist, I’m 29... so I have some concerns. I read the whole script before I knew their age and I had a couple opinions on the writing, but I tried to remain open minded. Now that I know they’re so young it kind of made sense why I felt things were a little off. It’s not a bad script and actually has a lot of potential to tell a beautiful story. I think that maybe the writer just doesn’t have quite enough life experience to write truthfully about the some of the content in the script. My thinking was that maybe this could be an opportunity to collaborate if they’re willing to hear my thoughts on it, given I’m nearly twice their age. I’ve never as an actor given my thoughts on a script, and obviously this would only be if I booked the role. I’m just trying to weigh whether it’s worth it. This is my first audition since April, so it feels great to have a piece to work on, and I would love the role. Lastly, I have concerns about professionalism. Especially given current times and the need for precautions and safety when returning to work. I’m just not sure I could trust a teenager to manage that responsibility. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
can any working actors give me some feedback on my materials & gameplan? by thisbemyusername1234 • last post Aug 29th
I lack a professional network and I've made a ton of life mistakes, I've been pretty much hustling by myself this entire time and have made some progress, but I lack knowledgable people that are familiar with my craft who can give me guidance, and unfortunately I have no mentors. It costs so much money to get somebody to care about you in this industry let alone give you legit honest feedback about yourself, what would make sense for you, etc. if anybody on here has minute, I'd really love to receive feedback from knowledgable people. it's tough operating in the dark, I dont want to waste time or money anymore doing the wrong things.
Rest in Power to a legend. Chadwick Boseman was a great actor and humble man. by T-A-E-H • last post Aug 29th
finally taking that leap! by jesssjo • last post Aug 28th
hey guys! i visit this subreddit almost every day and read a lot of your posts. they inspire me a lot and i thought i’d share my story hoping to inspire someone too. i’m almost 22, i was a theatre major at a performing arts high school. i loved it, the thrill of acting truly made me feel alive. i knew i wanted to be an actress since the age of 11. my theatre teachers believed in me and always encouraged me to follow my dreams. i had big plans for myself after high school. well i fell in love, had a baby, and lost sight of my dreams. this pandemic really made me realize that there’s nothing else i want to do with my life even though i tried settling for other career paths. i thought becoming a young mother ruined my chances of being an actress forever but that was because i was only seeing it in a negative light. now i want to do it even more for myself and also my child because i want them to grow up knowing you can do absolutely anything you set your heart to. i’m planning to move to atlanta next year early 2021. i lived in georgia before and have family there so i feel like it’ll be an easy move. my partner supports me and i would say i have an awesome support system behind me. i also believe in me which is the most important thing. i still look youthful thanks to my baby face and my body snapped back after my pregnancy. i really think i can do it even though i know it’ll be hard. i have big goals for myself and i know i can manifest whatever i want in this life as long as i put in the work. this is my biggest passion and if i make it one day, i want to show that you can still do anything even as a young mother. i’ve been researching atlanta for months and might even possibly already have a connection thanks to a friend. if you’ve read this far, thank you. i guess i just wanted to finally speak it into existence that i’m making that big jump. i don’t want to live the rest of my life in regret if i never put myself out there by trying. you can do anything you want, nothing in this world is unattainable
An auditioning app for actors by iyiol_a • last post Aug 28th
Hi guys, I'm Iyiola Owabumowa, Founder and CEO of Monologue, an auditioning app for actors. Sequel to my last post on this sub, there have been suggestion regarding the auditioning app my team and I are working on, and I'd love to use this opportunity to take questions you have about Monologue. What we do is that we provide a mobile app to help you land movie roles, get seen easily and effectively by CDs. We also understand that the market is saturated and most of the time drowns actors from getting noticed unless you go through a high quality agent (not guaranteed). We're positioning this app to provide solutions to these problems. But your observations, questions, suggestions, pains would be super useful in this development process. While we're at the discussion, [there's a waitlist you can join for the app launch.](https://www.sendfox.com/monologue) *Kindly let me know your questions, suggestions and even pain points to help us help you better* ​ ​ https://preview.redd.it/fa1xi6hbkpj51.png?width=2101&format=png&auto=webp&s=241c1be0d5658470c4c5343afd5ab671b14e3240
CASTING CALL: looking for London-based actresses who have OR are able to use Discord by DRAGON_J246 • last post Aug 28th
Hey all, I’m the showrunner of the horror drama anthology series the Edge of Midnight: We are looking for a lead actress for Ep3 of our series, they will have meet (at distance) an actor, but there is no romantic/relationship scenes. Preferably aging wise you need to be 15+ to audition for this role and obviously have Discord since that’s our virtual production hub for the series. Please send me a message if you are up for this. We aim to film in early September so sooner is better on this. Thank you all in advance.
A Website/Service for Actors (Idea) by mysterydarkblue • last post Aug 28th
Hey all, I’m looking to validate an idea I’ve had for a website for actors. The idea is to provide a way for actors to create a public profile with all the relevant information casting agents would need to know (i.e. headshots, age group etc.) I’m a designer so I’d put the focus on building a really nice UI so that actors could use their profile as a professional-looking portfolio website whilst also providing helpful features, such as a way for people to contact you straight through the platform so that you don’t have to post your contact details publicly. It would be a service that would provide you with an instant link to send to casting directors and talent agencies without any fuss of making your own site or having the clumsiness/outdated look of other sites out there. What are your thoughts? Would this be something you’re interested in or do you have any ideas for features that would make you want to use the site? Thanks.
Student Acting: Should I Take Roles My Freshman Year? by Accidental_Edge • last post Aug 28th
Hello all! I am a Freshman BFA Acting Student right now and I am admittedly a little overwhelmed at the moment! I was discussing headshots with my professor and he recommended that I get professional shots done if I want to do professional work this year (my freshman year). My question is whether or not I should be looking for work right now, especially during Covid-19 and with as little experience I have? Or should I work on building my skill as an Actor? Thank you!
Christopher Denham is great by NarcIndianManLover • last post Aug 28th
Not only is he perfect actor but Home Movie truly is great movie. Well directed. You are truly underrated Christopher. Go go go!
How to become an actor? by soapek1 • last post Aug 28th
Hi, How can I become and actor if I live in a small town and if I am not 18, should I finish school first and then movr to a city where the castings take place? Or how can I start doing it in form of side job?
Has anyone done zoom workshop/classes yet? What is it like? by highlifefilm • last post Aug 28th
I've been out of the acting game for a solid year now to focus on my health, but I'm ready to get back in. Of course, the pandemic means that currently acting lessons are only available via zoom. There are some benefits to this, definitely, but I also feel unsure. I'm nervous for a couple reasons: this will be my first time acting in a year and I'm rusty; these will be my first adult acting lessons, as in the past year I have turned 18; the online aspect just seems harsher and less personal, or just not what I'm used to. I am starting to take myself seriously as an actor, and I know the right move is to take a chance and move past my nerves, but hopefully some of you guys can give me some advice/info to help me feel a bit better? Also, it should be noted--I think the transition to adult lessons is probably the most nerve-wracking aspect here. It's just very jarring to go from 14-17 classes to 18+, and the online aspect sort've just highlights some of my fears.
CASTING CALL | LOS ANGELES | COMEDY SHORT by teensforshort • last post Aug 28th
Hi! - I am producing a comedy short and looking for a black / African American male between the age of 30-60 is LA, CA to play the role of Dad. This is a non-union unpaid job. We will shoot on Sept 12th or 13th pending your avails and it will only take a couple hours. LOG LINE: It's Sunday morning and all Jordyn desperately wants to do is sleep in just a little bit longer, but that's just not in the cards - from roommate issues to incessant parents, this is the relatable story of an unexpectedly rough Sunday morning. WHO IS PRODUCING: Less Than Strangers is a collective of budding Los Angeles artists in the entertainment space. It all began with a few actors who met on reddit and the collective quickly grew to include directors, producers, writers and crew with varying degrees of experience. The goal? To continuously produce content to showcase our talent and build on our experience. CASTING POST ON BACKSTAGE: [https://www.backstage.com/casting/sunday-morning-367292/?utm\_source=social\_share&utm\_medium=copy\_link&utm\_campaign=casting\_call](https://www.backstage.com/casting/sunday-morning-367292/?utm_source=social_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=casting_call)
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Voice Actors by coyoteshck • last post Aug 28th
Anybody utilize the SAG AFTRA Federal Credit Union for Savings or Checkings? by davejim • last post Aug 28th
Wondering if I should switch over from my current bank (who I'm perfectly happy with). The podcast "Audrey Helps Actors" has mentioned it in passing a few times but never gone into detail, so looking for first hand reviews and experience!
Director and voice director? by lawson125 • last post Aug 28th
What’s the difference between the two? I assume the director of an animated project would direct everyone involved. But do voice directors spend more time with the actors? Are they responsible for bringing out an actor’s best performance? How do directors and voice directors collaborate?
A New Collaborative Subreddit Between Voice-Actors, Actors, and Screenwriters by W_T_D_ • last post Aug 28th
Hello everyone and thanks to the moderators for giving me permission to post this! To make a long(er) story short, I recently took hold of a subreddit from years back that was restricted and abandoned by its founder. r/Scriptread is a place for screenwriters to post either a monologue or a dialogue-heavy, character-driven scene that actors and voice-actors may perform through visual or audio-only recordings. To the benefit of both sides, writers get to hear their work aloud and performers have access to a range of monologues and scenes that they may use for demo reels or any similar works; or it could simply be a place to hone your skills and practice. If you would like to participate, please join at r/Scriptread where, at this moment, an example script and recording awaits. More will be flowing in as I make the rounds and visit other subreddits. I hope to see some of you there! I also just started a [discord server](https://discord.com/invite/DypJ54) where everyone can chat and performers can easily work together.