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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.
Looking to hire a voice actor to do a British accent by crapfacejustin • last post Aug 28th
Looking for an actor to do an absurd ludicrous British accent(think southpark) for an animated script. It doesn’t have to be great just good and funny and outlandish. Doesn’t pay a lot but I’m willing to negotiate.
How do I get a agent without referral by Mferraro1808 • last post Aug 28th
Hey everyone! I just emailed every SAG Franchised agent in my area and I'm curious if there is anything else I can do to talk to them? Also, how long does it typically take for them to get back to you? Like I feel really good with my actor's package. I have plenty of scene clips and a reel, as well as plenty of great headshots from a reputable photographer.
Wondering if there are any actors applying to grad schools for the Fall 2021 year or any current grad students that could shed some light on the current state of things! by duaane • last post Aug 28th
Hi all! I wanted to post this question for any actors thinking of applying to grad schools, or any who are currently enrolled that could shed some light on the current state of their schools. My story: I'm an actor based in Los Angeles and I've been pursuing acting out here for the past 3 years. I have my bachelor's degree in Television and Film with a concentration in screenwriting. I’ve taken acting classes out here in LA and I’d some stage work before moving out here. I’ve got representation and I’ve gotten a TV movie credit as well as made some of my own work! I’ve talked to a bunch of actors, teachers, my rep and read a bunch of relevant posts on this subreddit. I know for sure that I want to apply to grad school for the next incoming classes (fall 2021). That said, I’ve got a friend who’s in his 2nd year at Yale and they recently decided to not have an incoming class for 2021. It’s a bummer since of course I planned on applying. It wasn’t my top choice but that decision made me wonder if other schools were going to follow suit, especially considering that it’s Yale. My list now is Irvine, Old Globe, UCSD, and Brown. I just wanted to ask anyone who’s in a similar situation as me your thoughts on the matter. Or any current grad students at these schools or others how they feel about online learning so far as actors/ the general morale from staff? Any knowledge or opinions is greatly appreciated!
Booking roles with longer hair (Male) by snowchamp1229 • last post Aug 27th
I wanted to know what people on this sub think about when it comes to booking roles (or not) when it comes to hair length. So growing up I (28M) used to have normal short hair, but since I turned 22 I'd fallen in love with having longer hair. Think neck or even past shoulder length hair. For my headshots and on a regular basis I normally keep it slicked back and in a bun so it looks professional and approachable, but I wonder if its preventing me from getting auditions for leading roles. I'm not signed atm so I don't have somebody to confer with so I figured this might be the next best thing. From the POV of other actors, writers, directors, producers, casting, etc what are your opinions? Would a clean styled man bun be prevent me from getting a bulk of leading roles?
why is it so hard to find roles for black people? by sampuckettwasblack • last post Aug 27th
so i am a 17 years old and I frequently look into Backstage and Actors Access for roles that are fit for me. The last role that actually fit me was for a movie produced by Fox and directed by Kenya Barris. I was really happy that followed a black teenage main character, but of course main character had to play basketball and be in a interracial family. there’s nothing wrong with interracial families, but if you know anything about Kenya Barris that’s literally what most of his movies/shows are about. For example Blackish, Mixedish, and Black AF. it’s actually really tiring. i could’ve auditioned but I didn’t have money to pay for the sides with actors access so I missed out on it. I have been looking for acting roles ever since I was around 12 and I have always noticed that it’s super hard to find roles for black teenagers. I’m not represented by an agent, so I just look on acting websites to see open call or auditions. I live in the Bay Area if anyone wants context. anyways why is it so hard for writers to create a black character without their whole storyline about being black or something stereotypical. are black roles not desirable to film like what is the problem? maybe I sound spoiled or something, but I just want to know if any black actors or any actors have noticed this or is it just me going crazy.
Why are British actors so good? by ObserverOfSociety • last post Aug 27th
Should I Just Take the LA Plunge? by Kaviness • last post Aug 27th
Hi all, I've been contemplating when the "right" time to move to LA is for me and am wondering if I should just do it. I'd love thoughts on my situation and different perspectives on what I've been feeling. I'm currently based in the SF Bay Area but have noticed a lack of opportunity for narrative film work here in the past couple of years. (My goal is to act in dramatic feature films). There seems to be commercials, theatre, and student films but I haven't booked (or even found auditions for) any narrative work here. I am on all the casting sites, have networked with filmmakers, etc. and have worked on several student-level films and community theatre productions. The student film work I have done has not been super high production value so I don't know about making a reel of it. I almost feel like my career is going more into the theatre realm just because they are the opportunities that most come up for me here. However, I really do want to work on camera and am feeling like I am in a rut. I have taken several acting classes and continue to self-educate - I have had trouble finding good quality acting schools around here that have a professional "studio" approach. (If anyone knows any in the SF Bay Area I would be very appreciative!). Obviously, I know COVID has thrown a wrench into the acting sphere around the globe but I would love to get any thoughts you all might have. I feel like I am living in a "just as if not more expensive" area than LA yet don't have the same level of opportunities (even just getting access to more high quality acting schools would be great!) However, I am mindful of the fact that LA is saturated and don't want to pre-maturely move there if it is not my time. I feel like I am spinning my wheels up here and am not finding opportunities that are in line with the direction I want to go. Disclaimer: I am not searching fame and realize my career is going to take a long time for me even to become a working actor. This is more of a question of career move to become a better actor. I've been acting for several years now and am looking to push myself more! Any thoughts are greatly appreciated! :)