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How can I stop feeling this way? by chthonic_persephone • last post May 13th
Hi everyone. Another actor here, I know I should not care about others but this makes me feel discouraged. I don't think my skills are that bad, I am able to memorize lines pretty quickly for example. But I can't help me that other people don't take me seriously or because I have no major credits. I submit on Actors Access, no luck so far and I understand with the whole Covid-19. Before Covid, I didn't have any luck with auditions, I mostly submitted to student films. I did some work before but that was before moving to the super competitive LA. But I see other actors meeting others and getting parts easily. I tried to start my own projects but unless I have a budget, I realized it is not easy. And I keep talking and talking to people without much luck. I tried to get more and more training... I have spent money like a fool, especially when it comes to private tutors. I went to one and all that person was telling me is that I am too ugly and I need to know my place before applying to specific roles. That made me so hurt and the fact that I had to pay that tutor. And I was taking a Zoom class now but I quit because it was hard for me to do a pro self-tape at home per homework assignment like the other classmates... But I am gonna fix that and invest some money into equipment. I have very negative feelings, I feel people view me as a joke and worthless because of lacking major credits?
Are there any b-roll/behind the scenes videos of actors kind of getting ready right before the camera starts rolling? by pineconeconspiracy • last post May 13th
Besides the Jack Nicholson one. Just like seeing an actor a few seconds to a minute getting into character and then seeing them do the scene.
Do you think it'll be better or worse for non-name actors after things "go back to normal"? by iluye1 • last post May 13th
Hey all, hope you're hanging in there. So of course I'm researching, reading articles, trying to make sense of the landscape of this whole thing. But I'm still trying to figure out if Covid has affected our industry super negatively or if it might have a positive outcome. (For reference, I'm young, ethnically ambiguous actor, living in Los Angeles with good reps. I've tested for roles before and gone to producers, but I've never been a series regular or have that sort of experience under my belt yet. So my name has no pull and I'm not anywhere high on the totem pole.) I have in my head that this might be a horrific outcome for actors in my "tier" and below, because the studios need to churn out productions, and they're going to need names to sell tf out of their shows. They also want to limit the amount of people on set, so there goes a ton of co-star and even some guest star type roles. A few actor friends, a talent manager, and my coach believe that it will be a really good outcome because due to the money that the studios lost, they're not going to be able to afford the salary that a ton of name actors require, and the net might be cast wider for "affordable" talent. What are your predictions? Also I'm sorry if this is a silly question, as I'm not sure anyone quite has an answer yet, or either I'm so disoriented that the answer is obvious and I just don't know wtf is up and what's down.
Hello! Beginner Voice Actor here! by DoctorIknowWho • last post May 13th
Hi, I just joined the r/VoiceActing sub Reddit because I'm looking for a career in, well, voice acting obviously! I was just seeing if anybody would be able to guide me in the right direction of what I can put as gig audio examples on a Fiverr page so potential customers can hear what I have to offer? I'm very new to this, but I do know my strong suits. I am a youth male capable of energetic roles who can also perform well with sarcastic or even serious scenarios. Thank you in advance!
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“As an actor you often have to spend. A lot of energy making a silk purse, out of a pigs ear.” Charles Dance, improving bad writing. by definitly-living • last post May 12th
I hear this and am a hobby writer. What does his words mean to you? What energy do you have to expend that I can work on in my craft?
A question about Acting related to handedness (Left handed or Right handed) by tomtheawesome123 • last post May 12th
Hello actors, I want ask something about Acting. ​ Here is the context, in this scene: [https://youtu.be/bR7-x7Cyk5k?t=10](https://youtu.be/bR7-x7Cyk5k?t=10) The character on the right hands a coin with his right hand, the character on the left accepts with **her left hand** Does the director ever ask the actor/s to use their non-dominant hand during acting for the sake of aesthetics? I found out that the girl in that scene was right handed in real life so it was strange she used her left hand in this acting scene. Her character in this show was not significant either since after this scene she never appears again. I can understand if the character appeared later on and was revealed to be left handed but here it was so strange that this right handed actress was made to use her left hand. My hypothesis is that it is for the sake of "symmetry" or aesthetics. Can someone please clear this up for me?
You’re making a tv show, you have 15 dollars to spend on your cast, which actors do you choose? by Bone_Her_Sauce • last post May 12th
Are actors/actresses prone to developing personality disorders? by JASC24 • last post May 12th
I've come across the different ways actors prepare for their roles and it wasn't until recently that I understood what acting really means: becoming your character. I used to believe it was about pretending but it's about ***act***ually being that character. I am not an actor myself but as a film director, I am very interested in the art form. It seems to me that many actors and actresses immerse themselves so deep in a role that after production is finished they can't shake certain aspects/traits of their characters from their real lives. I came up with a conclusion (more like a joke) that real acting must really have its toll on the humans that have decided to dive deep. So my question is, can some acting methods be so dangerous they have a lasting and profound effect on the human psyche? I'm eager to read your answers!
Side hustles for actors in the age of coronavirus? by twistyxo • last post May 12th
Wondering if folks had any ideas on what actors can do to generate income outside of formal acting while social distancing rules put the industry on hold. For instance, conducting digital acting classes would be an easy, albeit competitive side hustle. But I'm also wondering if folks have more creative/left field ideas, like say, public speaking coaching for businesses? I'm asking this more for the (formerly) working actor whose resume speaks for itself, and just needs to find a way to transfer that credibility into other pursuits that can be reasonably expanded during this crisis. Thanks!
Hi, I'm a 15 year old who is interested in acting by BTSugar_glider • last post May 12th
I recently watched a kdrama and was so amazed at how the actors were so good and really made me feel like I was in their story. I've never considered acting before, but now I can't stop thinking about it. I personally think that I have the capability of acting though because I've always been very expressive. of course with the covid 19 situation right now, there would be no community acting theaters opened. I read some posts on here and I think I'm on the younger side of those who want to get started with acting. any tips on how to get started? I was thinking of joining a community acting theatre outside of school. I don't really know much about the acting community, but would like to explore it more during quarantine. thank you so much, and any tips and feedback is very appreciated! ❤️❤️
Concerned about my 6 syllable full name 7 if I use middle initial), should I adopt a stage name? by willsmithsmithwillsm • last post May 12th
My first name is shared by at least one very successful actor, and my last name is equal in length so at least there is symmetry. But I’ve noticed most successful people have a short first and last name, 4-5 syllables total tops. Any thoughts?
Student filmmaker working on a short 5-min. film for online class. Will be done under quarantine by beefcosmonaut • last post May 12th
Hi all, hope I'm asking in the right place. I'm working on a short fictional video essay for my film class. Since we're under quarantine, I'm doing everything remotely. Here are some specifics: * FILM - I'm going for a "MidnightExpo"-like video essay, minus the suspenseful pauses since I only have 5 minutes! The subject is tech horror-based. If you'd like more info, PM me. :) I am hoping to make two versions: one for film class, and one for my portfolio, which will be down the line (summer project of sorts). Project is due **a week from now**. The portfolio version (which I hope you can use also) will be done all summer. :) * ROLE 1: Narrator. No specific age or gender, but female preferred. I'm not picky about equipment--as long as you have minimal room sound. Otherwise I can fix it in post, but that's if I have absolutely no choice! * ROLE 2: Actor. 18-25, female preferred. You'll be shown in the film video conference style (like Zoom), so if you have a phone and headphones, that's good enough for me! If you are interested, please directly message me on Reddit and we will discuss specifics. Thank you!
Is Robert Pattinson a good actor ? by PoppingWithPoppy • last post May 12th
Thoughts on Auditioning and Filming During Pandemic? by theWhite_Falcon • last post May 11th
Hi Acting Brethren, As I go through the casting calls and submissions, I'm a bit nervous about applying when I see "shoots in June" or "Shoots in summer/fall" because of course, Covid-19. I am wrestling with the risks, and if they outweigh the pay or opportunity. Let's face it, it's going to be a real threat for a while. And I am high risk. I am a professional voice actor, so that gig is still ongoing and safe, but my first love is film and I've been getting back into it. Are any of you experiencing the same trepidations?
Actor Pages for casting directors by yPig • last post May 11th
Hey guys - I founder a product for actors to use on their resume / email signature. I see now more than ever casting directors using instagram as a way to discover talent, this puts all your information into one page. Heres mine: [http://flowpage.com/andrew](http://flowpage.com/andrew) ​ It takes 30 seconds to make at [www.flowpage.com](https://www.flowpage.com) As an incentive for creating them, I will be choosing 3 actors for $500 prize, and will announce it here! Just comment below when your are finished!
Mindset Of Comedic Acting by babybuttholeforever • last post May 11th
I've been wondering, If you're a comedic actor, are you trying to act as if your character really is taking his/her feelings seriously with no feeling of anything being funny. Or is there something you do to make the acting funny? I'm not thinking of overplayed silly stuff like a farce, I mean more like nuanced comedy where the acting feels realistic (think "the office" or "Louie"). Is it a whole different mindset of acting, or is it just that the actors have dialed the exaggeration part in to some kind of sweet spot? Or something else completely?
Toronto actors, are there auditions going on? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post May 11th
How much skill is really required to be a good actor? by samsungisfarsuperior • last post May 11th
What does a huge hollywood actor do differently compared to a smaller actor? As a person not very into acting, I cant really tell what makes the hollywood actor supposedly better than the less famous actors. Obviously, I can tell if someone has absolutely no clue what they are doing though. Without a doubt, there is skill involved in acting, but am I wrong to assume that it is easier to become a good actor (not necessarily famous or successful) than it is to become something like a good basketball player?
I can’t decide if I should pursue acting or a more secure career (that I originally planned on pursuing) by Salem94 • last post May 11th
So I’m 21 about to graduate college with my bachelors in Political Science (pre law) and I’ve been having a lot of second thoughts about my future lately. I grew up in a very poor (somewhat abusive) family in the south and spent my entire childhood just watching movies and tv shows at a rapid rate. I pretty much survived my childhood by burying my head into films. I didn’t have any opportunity to act in school until my senior year when I transferred to a bigger high school that had a theater program and I acted in two plays and loved it. However I never considered pursuing acting because I had absolutely no way to seriously go it. So I went to college for political science and I fully intended on going to law school after. I got in on a full scholarship and while I’m not passionate about political science I’m not really passionate about anything in academia so I felt like I might as well just pick something that seemed like a responsible and secure choice (also I’m terrible at math so anything stem was not an option). I didn’t hate prelaw that much in college, but I certainly didn’t love it and as the years went on I noticed that I was no where near as passionate for the subject as my peers in classes. In all of my free time I was acting in small student films made by my friends or in the film club on my campus, but I still never considered pursuing acting because it just seemed like such a risky and silly idea. I ended up taking an internship my senior year of college at a law firm in my town and let me tell you it was the most boring soul crushing experience of my life. Seeing the way these lawyers lived and what their workload was like has made me seriously reconsider my options. I’ve spent months and months going over possible alternatives. I could get my masters in something to do with business or political science or maybe go back to school and do something else or just accept my mediocre fate. It really wasn’t until I watched Adam Drivers Ted talk about how he was from a small town in IN and was doing really poorly in school and still somehow made it to Juilliard and is now one of Hollywood’s biggest actors. For some reason his speech sort of inspired me and also really fucked up my perspective I think because now all I can think of night and day is trying to seriously pursue acting. I have zero idea on how to actually go for it however I don’t live anywhere near LA or NYC (I’m about an hour outside of Pittsburgh). I have no connections, no real money, student loans, and no legitimate training or experience under my belt. I keep wrestling with myself on whether I should maybe try finding a way to get acting classes and some theater experience in Pittsburgh while saving money and then move to LA in a year or two or maybe auditioning for somewhere like Juilliard (although I have no clue how I’d pay for it if I could get in). Or if I should just write acting off as an impractical dream and continue on with law school and have a more secure future. I am terrified that if I pursue acting that I’ll wake up in 20 years with absolutely nothing to show for it, but a waitressing job and maybe a credit as an extra on a b rated movie. However I’m also scared that I’ll put 3 years into law school and the rest of my life into a profession that I don’t enjoy and wake up in 20 years and realize I never pursued my dreams. Also the economy is now trash and the future of a law profession is now really rocky. It’s also an over saturated field so it’s not like it’s guaranteed either. Not to mention it’s stereotypically one of the most daunting and unhappy jobs in existence. I don’t care about fame or even really money (beyond being able to live decently well and maybe being able to afford to have a family one day). What I really want is the opportunity to play interesting and well written characters. I’d kill for the opportunity to play characters like Villanelle from killing eve or Fleabag or Amy Dunne from Gone Girl and these parts only really go to like the .00001% of actors. The closer I get to graduation the more anxiety I have about the future and I’m honestly working myself into daily anxiety attacks because I truly just don’t know what to do with my future and I need advice lol.