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i feel like acting is only getting harder and harder to break through by Unlockmybrain • last post Jun 12th
now i find myself self-taping for unpaid student films to even get an in person audition..... like... what??? my body won't even let me put in effort anymore because i feel like it's such a fucking waste of time. i see rich younger kids graduating with no reel getting signed and no decent agent will give me the time of day when i have a decent reel of indie and short films. it's just ridiculous man. everything now is expected to be of such high quality footage, but theres so many goddamn actors and equipment is so expensive, i'm just at a loss for how to compete or break through, not to mention every single person i know in this industry is incredibly selfish and all about themselves. i'm tired of being alone doing this and not being able to afford anything, this is all just bullshit man it really is
Choosing between 2 agents by lamorna28 • last post Jun 12th
Hi, I've just started acting for the last few months and very fortunate to be in the position to choose between two agents. Based in UK. But unsure who to go with or how to approach. Options below: **Agent A** **Pros**; Good following on social, been in the industry for 20 \+ years, came to see my work, nice guy, gave me tips on what he thinks would improve me, well known with the industry in UK. **Cons**; been told by two other actors to avoid based on him being nice but not great to work with and possibly choosing his favourite, took a little bit of chasing at times, new agency, strong character when talking to him was a bit hard to get a word in. **Agent B;** **Pro**; keen to know me and my family, good opportunities in UK and Europe, happy for me to take time out to study and improve if needed, gave me tips on how to improve my profile so improving my head shot, also an actor but now focuses on the agency, run by him and another person, very professional **Cons;** was unable to see my work when invited as was sick, new agency, following on social not as big as other agent. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I have met both and now thinking whether to have a follow call or to just pick one.
Seeking actors to shoot scenes by tclev97 • last post Jun 12th
Let's try this again... PM if you're interested. Got some scenes that I'd like to shoot on a quality camera with some quality equipment. Need some actors to shoot with...
Going to Los Angeles for a few days, seeking some advice. by actingthrowaway978 • last post Jun 12th
Hello r/acting. I'm new here and would like some advice regarding a short upcoming trip to LA. I recently left a high paying (and stressful) career in the finance sector to pursue acting. It has always been a passion of mine and something I would love to engage in again. I live about 5 hours away from LA and am going to travel there in a few days to see the area and look for possible places to move into. While there I would be interested in finding an acting class for a single session (is this even possible?). I just finished reading Jenna Fischer's "The Actor's Life", and will follow through with some of her advice once I move down there in a month or so. For the meantime, does anyone on this forum have any recommendations on how to spend my 48 hours down there wisely? Thanks to everyone who responds, I'll stay on here and reply. Best of luck to everyone in their endeavors!
How to find auditions by captaingymshorts • last post Jun 11th
Hello acting redditors! I recently graduated from college with a double major in theater arts and technical theater. At the moment, I'm working as a Carpenter with a summer stock company in Charlotte NC. After this gig I'm moving to Atlanta. I enjoy tech work, but acting is where my heart is and I would like to get my toes into acting professionally if I could. What is the best way to find auditions in the atlanta area/surrounding areas?
Question for actors from Sydney, Australia by Kurt1717 • last post Jun 11th
Hello, I'm wanting to get some experience in acting and have recently come across 'screenwise' (https://screenwise.com.au/acting-courses/short-courses/). I was thinking of doing the beginners class then intermediate and advanced course ($500 each and 6 weeks each). Does anyone know if these classes are worthwhile/look good on a resume. Regards
I’m starting out acting. Need advice for nudity. by alienuri • last post Jun 11th
Hi, I recently started going for audition (I have been training and still learning acting). I am going for short film and I want build my credit, and I want get to footage to create my reel in near future. I have been called few audition which for the film required nudity. My self I am pretty open minded, but I heard it’s not good for new actress to do fo nudity. I don’t mind doing it if it’s only helping me. But if it’s going to be some kinda problem later on, I would like to avoid it. I need your advice!! Thank you.
How much does having Bad teeth impact an actor? by aidenphengsy • last post Jun 11th
Currently my teeth are pretty bad, my two front teeth are crooked with a big overbite. I am wearing Invisalign braces at the moment and in the process of getting them fixed, but it will take another year for my teeth to be straight. Should I apply for agencies and start acting now, or wait until my teeth are nice and straight to act and find representation?
Not getting responses on Actors Access? by supernova2424 • last post Jun 10th
I've been submitting to actors access for a bit and still don't seem to be getting any auditions. Is there a strategy to submitting? I've been making sure I respond the day they're posted. Also I just got great new headshots from a professional headshot photographer in la, so I doubt they're the problem. Could it be lack of a slate/reel? I had one friend say that unless you're submitting within 2 hours after a project has been posted, it's unlikely you'll get a response since projects get so many submissions. I've gotten fair amount of responses on backstage. All of this is for non\-union by the way.
Listing student films on resumes by usefulpenguin5 • last post Jun 10th
Hello actors, For the film section on my resume, when I list student films, should I make it clear that it was a student film or does it not matter. I just don't want it to come across that it is a professional credit that I have.
Suppress the writer within by BillsRed • last post Jun 10th
I want to be a musical theatre actor. This is what I want to devote my life too. I used to want to be a writer, but I've left that life behind me. However, remnants of my dreams of writing novels and plays still linger in my heart. They're still pulling me back, not letting me fully commit to acting. How do I suppress that writer within me? And how do I convince that part of me that musical theatre is what I must do?
First movie? by UkeSin • last post Jun 9th
Hi! I'm a young actress, and I got a job as an extra in a movie. I have to shoot next Monday. I'm kind of nervous, I'm still underage so I'm not very experienced. I've been acting for a long time but not in front of people. Recently I started with musical theater, and I've been rehearsing everyday from 8am-5pm exercise, dance and singing. Any tips for how to not screw up? They're paying me so...
Has anyone been an extra in a tv show/movie? by Card_For_Humanity • last post Jun 9th
I have a habit of paying attention to the extras in whatever tv show or movie that I’m watching. I’m always thinking “while the scene with the main characters is going on, what are the extras talking about in the background? Why do they look so busy?” My question is, as an extra, what are you talking about with other extras? Are you just pretending to talk? Are you talking about stuff outside of the movie like where are you going later? Are you given lines as extras to say while you’re in the background? Or are you just pretending to look busy while not saying anything or talking about anything important? I know my questions may not make a whole lot of sense but those are some of the things I think about when I see extras and I’m just curious as to what you all do and say while a scene is going on.
There Are No Stupid Questions - Jun 9 by AutoModerator • last post Jun 9th
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Actors Life: Andrea Sooch by mranimal2 • last post Jun 9th
Hey everyone, my friend interviewed Andrea Sooch from Claws. Please take your time and read the interview: https://geeks.media/actor-s-life?_ga=2.84386524.452632180.1528386162-1696653562.1526598701. It's for a new blog he's doing called Actor's Life. If you could give it a read, I'd really appreciate it!
Are there any other acting studios opened by famous actors, such as James Franco's Studio 4, that are still open? by TYLER_DURDEN_JIMMY • last post Jun 9th
Hence the question above. Found Studio 4 is closed, and just wondering
Should I get a stage name? by creamofmushroom • last post Jun 8th
For myself I wouldn't, but bear with me for a second. My last name is quite uncommon, it's not hard to pronounce or spell, it's just as simple as Campbell or Johnson, but it's not a name you see everyday. I googled it once and it showed only 248 people...
Acting podcasts? by danny080694 • last post Jun 8th
Looking for podcasts of actor interviews. I already know about Off Camera with Sam Jones, is there anything else like that?
Hypothetical-Casting an actors younger self by bonesofcahaba • last post Jun 8th
a talented unknown actor looks a good bit, not remarkably, like a certain renowned actor in their youth they have the same build and unique voice, hair color and complexion. how would they put they pitch themselves to the creators to portray that actor in a prequel or flashback in the ongoing series of seasons or films?Has this been done?
Any NYC-based actor/writers interested in partnering up and starting a production company? by sdfgasdfagdfgsdfg • last post Jun 8th
I used to write and shoot on my iphone, recently begun meeting local filmmakers to take it to the next level on better equipment, but I'm really hungry for a partnership, somebody that can meet my energy/hustle and wants to build something together. starting small and practical and working our way up to funding, budgets, festival submissions, etc. PM me if you're interested, i'll send you my IMDB and you can see what i've been up to thus far.