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Comp cards for modeling and acting by Elani • last post Nov 13th
Do I have to have a different comp card for modeling and acting or can I use my modeling one for acting as well? Thanks!
How to have greater Self Control over Being a Channel? by mrarthurwhite • last post Nov 13th
In training as an artist or actor we (I and my classmates) were trained as channels , our bodies were instruments for the divine. I embraced that and I am grateful for it because most of the times my body and my thoughts guide me towards what is most good but it has also meant that there are times when I am not myself (the whole point of acting is to lose ourselves in a role or to be receptive or to be a ready instrument). I encountered similar thoughts regarding pre-destination in some religious circles and rejoiced in it because surely our destiny is to only do what is holy, wholesome, benign, beautiful (and I have been blessed). Sometimes and recently (almost quite a few years now) I am observing that I am thinking and wishing for and doing things which I do not agree with morally and ethically. I have tried fasting and praying and telling myself that I have control over what I do and what I think. In one particular instance I have actually has less self control. I was listening to a lady who once told me "if you don't wish to do something just don't do it". Yet, the idea behind a fair and beautiful peoples (the most innocent peoples) is that they trust in God and are instruments of the divine and always saying "Here I am use/send me". Does anyone else have any suggestions on how to have greater self control over the mind and body and still be a channel of what is holy and good?
NYC managers for actor/writer/music/multihyphenates? (where to search) by rrichardjames • last post Nov 13th
Hey guys! Long time lurker. I'm know I'm not the only actor who's had this experience, but since moving to the city, some other creative pursuits have grown to be a big part of my life (mainly in comedy & writing). I had an acting agent for a little while, and when my writing stuff would do well or win awards, she didn't care (I guess that's not her job, I can't really be mad). I get gigs of many strange shapes....I arranged a barbershop quartet for Nickelodeon, I sing in a wedding band, I do freelance music work of all kinds, musical improv....I guess what I really need is a general manager (across acting, music, & writing). Do those exist? Is that a thing? Would I need different management for different pursuits? I've done research of my own but I haven't come up with much. Any thoughts/advice appreciated! Thanks, Ethan [ethancrystal.com](https://ethancrystal.com)
Toronto actors: How does ACTRA work? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Nov 13th
1. What are the “need to know’s”? 2. What are the pros and cons of joining, aside from the obvious, can’t work at non-union projects? 3. What’s an ACTRA apprentice, and is there a timeframe for joining/claiming the ACTRA credit for apprenticeship, or not? 4. Is it a little bit easier for agents to pitch you if you’re union? I heard that a lot of actors are not happy with the way ACTRA’s operating.
Trying to become a voice actor by lilEpicNam3 • last post Nov 13th
so basically my friends keep telling me how i've potential of being a voice actor. and i just wanted to ask how i would pursue this (maybe) hidden talent? i have a snowball microphone so how would i get started?
Acting School by finnegan7 • last post Nov 13th
So awhile ago I posted about how I was about to attend Acting Essentials at VFS in Vancouver. Some people asked for me to share my experience. Acting 6 hours a day 5 days a week plus rehearsal and constantly ready plays and screenplays is a dream. Being fully immersed is incredible. However you really get out what you put in. You have to be prepared for a program like this, they can't make you a great actor only facilitate it. The one downside to a program like this vs. Conservatory program is reputation, time and what it'll add to a resume. These programs aren't thought super highly of as it's not super competitive. Also they're short form apposed to 3 years and you don't come away with experiences like putting on 6 plays. But I've improved immensely over the past 3 months and I feel ready to dive into a conservatory program.
How long from pin to booking or release? by Xuninuvi • last post Nov 13th
Hey guys, First time posting on reddit so excuse me if I post anything that is a faux-pas. Anyways, I got pinned last Thursday morning for the lead for a stand alone episode on a big streaming network. Of course, I was super happy at first, but having pinned before and not gotten it, I just extremely went to anxiousness and sadness. It’s been 6 days or so- should I just give up hope? I feel like it should’ve been decided now, if they really wanted me wouldn’t they have booked me? Especially since it should start shooting next week? Sorry, just an anxious actor over here with no outlet. I know I should just pretend I didn’t get pinned but for our industry where the victories are far and from between, sometimes it does feel nice to have a little bit of hope. Also curious as to what you guys’ method of coping with false hope and then rejection or the waiting period is! Thank you so much ❤️
First Time by OffWhite23 • last post Nov 13th
Well this is my first time getting into voice acting since I can impersonate most accents and a lot of people and characters my friends suggested that I become a voice actor. I just sent a monologue over on hit record.org but I have a lot of questions on where to start. Not necessarily paid jobs but where to get practice and build a resume before I get paid.
Union actors—are you as mad as me? by encyclopedia_blonde • last post Nov 13th
I'm getting back into acting after about a 6 year hiatus and I *cannot believe* how few union jobs there are. Every day I'm scrolling through LA Casting seeing big brand names like Pizza Hut, Kia Motors, Sirius XM, Sleep Number, all with the words "non-union" beside their breakdowns. What the hell is going on? And how can we band together and put pressure on these massive companies to pay actors union rates?
I’ve worked so hard and I realized I’m not a good actor by ItsJustRoy22 • last post Nov 13th
I’ve been doing drama in college for a while now and I don’t think it’s helped me at all. Every single time I have tried to get up without being nervous and I just could never shake it off. I’ve been practicing but it just keeps coming back before I have to do anything. I’m incredibly awkward around people and I have been throughout my whole time. I guess it has to do with me being autistic but I don’t want to make an excuse. It’s hard for me to focus because my mind always turns simple situations into overly complicated disasters. I don’t have any creative drive because our course has been cramming in so much of our work into one semester. Sorry this post is all over the place but I need some advice. It’s my final year and I’ve fallen apart unlike a lot of people in my course who think differently than I do can manage it fairly well, but for me it takes time to process what’s being said or shown in class, and I think people have been really annoyed with me about it. I think I lost everyone’s trust despite how supportive everyone seemed (even the teachers) initially. I don’t know, has anyone felt the same way? Has anyone felt that it wasn’t for them anymore? Is there anything I can do?
Feedback on Acting website by NobodyNamedSmith • last post Nov 13th
Hey everyone! I updated my actor's website. I would appreciate any feedback. [https://www.brentlyheilbron.com/](https://www.brentlyheilbron.com/)
When Multiple Agents Want an Actor by evergracelessone • last post Nov 13th
I was just sitting here and wondered, hey, what happens if multiple agents at an agency want one actor? Do they fight for them? If so how do they do that because I assume they’re not gonna brawl in the middle of the office
Who has an Instagram for their voice overs? by Pagemaster9o • last post Nov 13th
I write voice overs and post the recordings to my Instagram and wanted to follow other voice actors out there
[A4A] Amateur Actor looking for Professional Advice on Acting Resume. NSA by Circmambient • last post Nov 12th
You like how I formatted my title to look like a craiglists ad? well it was to catch your eye because I need some professional feedback on my acting resume. Thanks !!
Would streaming or making videos on video games hurt my acting career? by psychologyinacting • last post Nov 12th
Hello. I am currently in college for a film degree taking acting classes for film acting and all that. I was wondering what you guys think. If I were to stream on twitch or make YouTube videos about video games. Playing them or researching them. Could it hurt my career as an actor? Assuming the twitch and YouTube channels actually got popular that is. Right now YouTube and twitch gaming are my hobbies so I need to know if it’s an issue. Thanks in advance!!
How do I audition for those cheesy Lifetime or Hallmark movies? by Reditate • last post Nov 12th
It seems like the big movies involved washed up or B-list actors, by big I mean the ones LMN advertises for a week and premiere on a Friday. For everything else there are a bunch of people I've never heard of and they look like average people, some of whom I could probably act circles around. Even for a small part I feel like this is a better way to get your face out there than the stage, but I never see them holding casting calls. How do I get in on this cheap fun?
CASTING CALL PAID - Looking for Actors / Models by cinematrick • last post Nov 12th
I am filming a commercial for a beard straightener brand called Aberlite. Actors/Models needed: 3 male (short to medium beard) 1 male (long beard) and 1 female (no beard obviously
Getting back into acting after several years. What advice do you have? by RandomDannyBoy • last post Nov 12th
I have not acted in about 4 years. The last time I acted was in College for several plays and since then the only performing I have done is professional wrestling. Now I want to get back into acting and have signed up for several auditions this week. I’m was wondering if you guys had any general tips for a guy trying to put his best foot forward and become the very best thespian he can be. I am very excited, but my experience with auditions outside of high school, college, and films where I know the director or crew is very limited. What advice do you have for me? What are some tips I can use to grow as an actor? What are some things I can study to extend my range in performance? How should I present and conduct myself within an audition? I apologize if these may seem like silly questions or things I should already know.
I’m attached to a non-union project, but I have the opportunity to be a part of the union. What to do? by momthinksimpurdy • last post Nov 12th
I’m currently filming a NU feature, and I found out that I am eligible to join the union through another project. What happens to the NU feature that I’m currently on if I decide to join? Also, I’m asked to do an ADR for another NU project, but they haven’t set the date for that. Am I allowed to do the ADR session if they call me up to do it, if I were part of the union by then? *Yes, I know there are more NU jobs, but there is bigger room to grow in the union as an actor. I don’t really care about commercials, more so NU commercials. And if I need to fatten my reel, student films have an agreement to let union and NU actors to take part*