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Reddit · 6 Jan 2021
Ever since I was 9 I had a dream of being an actor. I don't remember what performance inspired me to do so, or what event in my life influenced this decision, but I had never been so sure about anything in my entire life. I started taking classes at school and pursuing this career at about that age. At age 10 my drama…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
I am writing a script where my main character is an aspiring actor in LA and I just want to get to know how that life works a bit better. If someone with experience in that area would be willing to answer my questions it would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
I can’t decide. I have to take new shots in the next few months. These photographers have shot successful actors whose shots helped booked them work, especially the first two. All three photogs are respected by agents and CDs, and I think they all shoot beautiful pictures. Which is the best to you and why? I’m stuck be…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Photos, slate shots, fees etc. They're really out here grifting millions of people. Where does that money even go to lmao. Maintenance of the site? Please, that shit looks like it hasn't been updated since 2002.
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
It’s like, every agency where I live (Texas) has either bad reviews or is too local or is too far away (like in Dallas, I live in San Antonio.) I just can’t seem to find any good agencies in Austin. I think Paradigm looks good but it doesn’t look like it is accepting actors right now.
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Hello! I wanted to hear from the LA actors who have taken virtual classes with all this Covid craziness going on. How has your experience been? I’m conflicted. First off, I hate that virtual classes are the same cost as in person classes. I feel like half of the learning experience is getting to do it in person and int…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
How do you know if an agent or a management is legit? I know there can be lots of scammers roaming around the industry especially for young and starting actors. I’ve been in the industry since I was 15 and was affiliated with multiple guilds that help get to auditions, I’m 22 now and I currently don’t have an agent in…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
I am an international student who is trying to apply to US for my undergrad studies. I also posted sometime back about related topic. I am very passionate about films and acting. I wanna make my life in it. I am willing to struggle in Hollywood. But being an international student, i have some restrictions and have to d…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
If I'm not mistaken the annual subscription fee is somewhere around $150 with added stuffs, right? Or is it more? It's not that expensive, given the features but is it good to have for someone who's just starting out?
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
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Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
To be an actor someone should certainly have some particular features. What are some characteristics they should have? Expressiveness?
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
So recently, I posted here about my interview with Indie Gamer and a cartoon I was in winning at a festival. With those posts, came a fair few DMs asking about how to get cast and I've randomly been receiving emails asking the same thing. It seems everyone is more interested in games than they are cartoons, and indie g…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Do you think it’s crucial that an actor has an IG or social media? Or is it better to have an official website with work samples, etc.? I ask because I’m thinking of deleting my IG and focusing on creating a website instead for my work, images, etc.
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
I'm interested in taking the 12-week full time acting program at Lee Strasberg in NYC, but as a Non-American I'm unable to stay in the US once I finish (I am also unable to do any work with the particular visa I would be on). Any advice on how I would be able to stay as a working actor? I'm European, but see more oppor…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Hi there! I'm working a full-time job and not currently interested in becoming a professional actor. I just did a lot of theatre in school, and I miss it now that I'm not in school anymore. Any advice for an amateur actor who just wants to keep performing for fun/as a hobby?
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Is it usually referred to for ‘dramatic’ actors? I saw this as a piece of feedback and wanted some clarification on it.
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
I remember my first agent meeting, she told me, “It’s very clear that you need more training.” Fast forward to the last few weeks, I signed with two different great agents, one in LA and one in NYC. I just met with a manager for representation over Zoom and she said, “You need to be more dynamic when you talk, more zes…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
So i'm looking at some agencies (most of them are child/teen agencies because im 16f, and they're not huge ones) and was hoping for some advice. A few of them don't require a video reel, but a monologue instead. Should I apply for these ones even if I don't have much experience in film? (I'm hoping to get more and I've…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Hi there a lot of good actors and movies are in America is that the best place to go for acting or getting into good movies or should you just start in other countries like Ireland
Reddit · 5 Jan 2021
Do you guys ever hear back about your audition before the deadline? Or is it common practice to for casting directors to notify whoever landed the role after the deadline? Had a role I submitted for a few days ago and the deadline is tomorrow.
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
My latest on why actors need monologues and how to prepare them. https://www.12stepmethod.com/post/why-actors-need-monologues
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
Apologies if this post isn’t right for this sub but I’m curious, are there any actors who have significant others in another city after they made the move to LA/NYC/Vancouver/Toronto? What are your plans for the future? How is it going? I fell in love with someone from my hometown and while I can actually act there and…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I was reached out to by someone that I talked to briefly on Facebook, and they said they need extras for a film that he is in. So far he has told me nothing about the film, and told me he will tell me a few days prior about all the details. There seems to be no obligation to sign a contract, and I was wondering if this…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I am a Canadian actress who's just starting out and I'd like to know why actors w/o previous credits could get an O1 visa. Recently, I've watched shows filmed in the US that feature non-US, rookie actors. Ex. Maitreyi from 'Never Have I Ever' and Iman Vellani for 'Ms.Marvel'. Both actresses are Canadian, playing lead r…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I'm starting out and looking for an agent. I'm doing my research on each agent's roster using IMDB Pro. My question is, is it possible for an agent to submit multiple clients to one role? If the answer is yes, could casting request audition from two or more clients under the same agent? In other words, could 2 actors u…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I'm looking for advice. I'm torn because, outside of this, the agency has a very good reputation, is in top 500 companies on IMDb, and has many working and successful current actor clients. I'm in talks with Nick Roses and Pantheon Talent in general for representation as an actor. The thing is, Roses was charged with s…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I know when submitting to literary agents, it's advised that you email under your legal name and put "writing under \[pen name\]". But in acting, is it the same, with the pen name being the stage name; or do you just create a new email and everything with your stage name, and simply sign contracts and such with your le…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
So here’s the thing : I’ve always heard that nothing is more stressful for a human than when their goals are tied to the approval of others. But, being an actor literally depends on the approval of others. I mean, let’s be honest, I would much rather be the next Meryl Streep than the next commercial guy. But in order t…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
Other than here on reddit, is there anywhere else i could post my ad , looking for actors/ or anyone who would like to act for free? All websites i found you have to pay to sign up
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I’d like to know for actors how it is terms of diversity, if there are many great agencies with US connections, if there are a lot of productions happening every year and if they are welcoming to Latino actors from SA.
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I live in Miami, and I was wondering if it's necessary to be in one of the two cities mentioned to have a successful career. Would I be able to do well in Miami?
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I always loved acting, and directing but I am the complete opposite of an ideal actor. Also I am young and don’t live near any large companies
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
I'm 28/f and am UK based, I only speak English and I'm just an average looking white girl. I'm ok at acting but I'm not amazing. I have confidence and anxiety issues and have burnt a lot of bridges in the industry in the past. I've been on a break from acting since late 2018 but for a six year period 2012-2018 had quit…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
As i said in the title, in this category, is it ok to have inexperienced actors or usually they prefer always to have someone who already good at acting?
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
Hi! I’m a 13 year old actress and I’m looking for some teen movie/tv monologue recommendations. I do a monthly film acting class where I do a scene and a monologue. I’ve previously done monologues from The Fault in Our Stars, Glee, Booksmart, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and many others. If someone could give me some goo…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2021
Hi, there I'm looking for a 2- 3 minute monologue for my wife who needs one for her acting class. She plays mid-thirties. Looking for monologues from very modern plays or current screenplays. Thanks
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
I am getting new headshots in two weeks and pilot season is right around the corner. Usually actors get new headshots to prepare for pilot season. How about to join an agent? Has anyone here had any luck? I would hate to be agent-less during 2021 pilot season.
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
Hi guys,tomorrow I have my first workshop with an actor(He has 30 credits) he seems like a cool guy willing to help us. Do workshops actually help? Or is it better to take classes only?
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
Is it possible to do a double major with BFA in acting and BBA in US? Do the colleges allow this combination? This kind of study is really important for me and hope it's possible to do! I am an international student trying to do my undergraduate in US. I am really interested in learning acting in US but also need a bac…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
Hi everyone. I just turned 30 this year and suddenly felt panicky about my life/career choices. I've had a secret passion for acting since I was a child, but never really pursued it (I was in one play in middle school, went to one audition as a kid but didn't get the role, another audition for a commercial in my early…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
I would love to hear your opinion on this “Big Head Theory”. Basically, it says that those who have bigger-than-usual heads(literal heads, not ego) have a larger chance of “making it big”. Here’s a Facebook post from author David Morrell (First Blood): “Yesterday I posted about having watched Burt Lancaster give an act…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
i’m a freshman in college and i’ve been pondering on this for so long but i really want to get into the film industry and act one day, but i also need a degree that gives me a stable income so i can pay off student debt and have a job that supports my acting pursuits, while still being able to get me a job afterwards.…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
So for anyone who knows me, this is the *no shit, button* newsflash of the century. But, like. It's also a really big deal for me? I (23f) graduated in 2019 with dual BAs in acting and linguistics from the honors college of a major university. That's all well and good, but around 2016-2017, I had a mental break/ prolon…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
I’ll try to make this as quick of a read as possible! So I have a fairly solid reel of work that I’ve done in the past. What I don’t have are clips of me 1. using my strong suit accents (British and Russian) 2. Performing in ASL and 3. A good super specific type-a teenager scene. My plan is to contact my filmmaker frie…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
Hello peepz! As the title suggests we are currently searching for talented voice actors for our upcoming JRPG "Cell of Orbital Mastery". **This gig is for all genders :)**. We are looking for a fluent English speaker that will voice the Queen's mistress. You will have 2 line. One of which will have an excessive amount…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
Hellooo as the title says I'm looking for a japanese voice actress for a small part on the demo I'm putting together for my video game Ha_Bits! this is a paid position so let me know if you are interested or know about any talented person. Here is a short film we made about the project. Thank you in advance. https://yo…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
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Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
Anyone else having issues connecting to the website? Been down since morning for me (west coast)
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
I know sometimes actors can invest so much into some characters (such as method acting) so they may find it difficult to get back to their own self. Beside teaching how to become someone else, do schools have a class showing how to get rid of fictional character in your mind when you get home? And do all actors use the…
Reddit · 3 Jan 2021
And then think I can compete with actors from all over the world who have been doing it professionally since they were little kids? While holding down an 8:30-5:00 office job? Even though I don't have any acting experience past my high school musical? Like in a business suit in a fluorescent lit cubicle? The higher str…
