Reddit · 10 Feb 2021
Probably a stupid question but do actors still need an actual blue screen behind them now that everyone can put a virtual background behind themselves on Zoom?
Is the real life one still better?
Reddit · 10 Feb 2021
Reality TV Show
Hello, I am not an actor but was approached on social media about an opportunity to interview for a spot on a new competition reality show for a major streaming network. They wanted someone with my specific occupation to be a contestant. I’m curious on how this process works. So I had a quick phone call interview with…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2021
I need help
umm I need help with acting I want to become an actor so badly like it’s my dream but I don’t know how to start and I’m not so keen on doing live performances and I’ve never had lesson for anything before. I want to be a star like Finn Wolfhard or someone someday. And I don’t think my family know I want to become an ac…
Reddit · 10 Feb 2021
Can anyone relate?
I am a young actress in LA. I have a manager and was auditioning pretty consistently pre-pandemic. Then nothing when everything shut down (obviously), but it picked up again for me in September-November. Since the holidays, however, it's been dead. Maybe one audition every 2 weeks. Is this normal for right now?
Reddit · 10 Feb 2021
trying to see something..
what are some actors/actresses you can think of off the top of your head, that didn’t really break into the business until age 25? (currently having a quarter-life crisis and looking for some respite
Reddit · 10 Feb 2021
How do they cast big silver screen roles?
I always wondered how they cast bigger roles. I know for local shorts and features, they call for the local area but it seems like bigger Netflix or Theater releases cast internationally . How does that work? How do actors from the UK audition for roles in the us at such a moments notice. And some of their agents are A…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
On Camera And Behind The Scenes At the Same Time
I saw this posted on another sub and thought people here might like it too: [https://gfycat.com/fearfulslipperybassethound](https://gfycat.com/fearfulslipperybassethound) It is from the TV show Kidding (awesome show!) with a scene that is a one-shot montage. No camera cuts. So the camera is just panning around the room…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
Hear me out... Could TikTok be beneficial in getting some kind of exposure?
I'm not talking about lip syncing to a scene that already exists and was worked on tirelessly by many talented writers and actors, but rather creating original monologues myself and acting those out. There are literally billions of people on TikTok, so it seems like it couldn't hurt right? A lot of posts on the Acting…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
Best acting colleges in Canada
Hello. I’m a student from Korea who wants to be an actor in Hollywood. I searched lots of schools in the U.S and I realized that the tuition is very expensive. I searched a lot and finally I decided to go to acting school in Canada. Can you please recommend me the best acting colleges in Canada you’ve ever heard? I hav…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
For anyone who likes acting – my new YouTube series about the best film performances!
Hey all, hope it's ok for me to do a bit of self-promotion on here! I'm a film critic, actress and podcaster and I just started a new YT series where I break down the best/weirdest/most interesting performances in cinema – and to start things off, I talk about Matt Damon in The Talented Mr. Ripley! Have a look, hope fe…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
Question about castings
Not an aspiring actor, just curious and ignorant. Are movie castings announced somewhere so that anyone can audition, or do you only get auditions through agents? Or are they announced somewhere but you still need agents to get auditions? And when is it audition tapes as opposed to live auditions? Or do you need a tape…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
man I am so beyond tired of shitty agents and managers wasting my time, I don't know how to escape this but it's making me want to give up on acting altogether
I mean it's really insane at this point. I just signed with somebody that looks great on imdb! like fantastic actors on tons of shows, series regs, the whole 9. and these people have barely communicated with me and have not gotten me a single audition since we "starting working together" in fucking December!!! like thi…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
Screenplay for Lead Actress
Just throwing this out there—it’ll probably get thrown back. But—I recently wrote a contest winning/microbudget screenplay with an extra-juicy part for an actress. If any producing/directing/actress has the wherewithal (translation: $) and can get this off the ground better than the Hindenburg, please contact me. Thank…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
How do you find others to create projects?
I am really curious. I am having a hard time finding other actors/directors, etc. to collaborate and make a project, just a short film even being shot using a phone. I am not the most social person but I try to be. All this time I have met people who agree to the initial idea and then disappear. Or I shot something sho…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
I hate that self-tapes are becoming the norm
Warning: Venty, whiny post incoming. Understandably, with the pandemic, more and more auditions have been required to move towards self-tapes in order to be safe, and I get that and I'm on board with being safe. But it seemed like auditions were already heavily trending towards self-tape even before the pandemic began…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
Casting Offices + Actors: Any luck sending auditions sooner than later?
I guess the good thing about this time is that I've learned how to set up my home for stronger tapes and also just get those acting reps in. I'm getting compliments about the tapes I'm sending in from rep & more traction and I am proud of them. Have you noticed with bookings sending in sooner than later helps for you b…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
New Voice Actor - Growl and Nasal
I was wondering if anyone had any tips for getting into the practise of using a growl or nasally voice. I'm going into the game development field as my career choice after I graduate and I wanted to be able to incorporate voice acting into my own games so I don't need to seek out other individuals, as it has always bee…
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
Best Acting Classes in Los Angeles?
Trying to figure out some of the best ones but with everything being online, I'm more so trying to filter it in a way where I won't break my wallet but also know this class actually helped some aspiring actors / actresses get to where they are now. Tips on what to search? Or names of acting classes? Thanks!
Reddit · 9 Feb 2021
How do these Zoom Open Calls (for lifestyle actor/model work) for BMG models work?
Do I need to prepare something? Are we doing a cold read?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
My college experience made me hate acting and I don’t know how to love it again
I thought that college was going to be such a great learning experience for me. That was a lie Those two years I was a musical theatre major were some of the worst years of my life. I quickly learned that our program director (we’ll call this person Arnold) was a narcissist, picked favorites, and had a huge ego. I had…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Dying Hair As An Actor?
Hey I’ve been doing on screen/film acting for around 3 years now and i have never really changed my hair color. Recently I have been wanting to dye my hair an unnatural color, and i’m wondering if that’s even okay as a film actor. Obviously I’m going to need to talk to my agents about this but before I do I just wanted…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
PSA: We’re all from small towns.
Partly a vent post but mostly a post of encouragement. I see a lot of posts on here from people who ask how they can get into acting if they are from a small town, or if they don’t know anyone in the business, or if they’re a teenager, or still in school, or can’t move to a big city, etc. Just a friendly reminder, that…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Demo Reel for Agencies? Hit me with the truth (Any Responses appreciated)
Hi, so I am basically a typical 21 year old aspiring actor moving to LA soon, and I have had years of training and experience with background work and short films, but I have no solid footage for a demo reel, as all the footage were from when I was 17-19 and I look a tad bit different. I hear from some people that it i…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Examples of professional business cards?
Does anybody have any examples of actors business cards, like professional actor cards?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
VOICE ACTORS
Hi! I'm Edson Nolasco, international manager from a full-service audio company. At the moment we're looking for german, korean, russian or french voice actors for a kid show that is broadcasted on a website. We need the voice of a mom, dad or some kids. Maybe you match with a character. Also, an important requirement i…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
Where is the best place to find gigs for beginner teenage voice actors
I've seen so many websites for gigs and jobs but I cant seem to find one that would actually get me anywhere. Any tips on what site I should use?
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
What's the scoop on being a handsome, Asian male actor these days? Pro-tips?
My partner is a really attractive East Asian man and we live in an area where film is a huge industry. He loves acting but never has time outside of his job to do it, except for classes. We see that there is a bit of a trend for more hot Asian men to be in movies and TV shows these days. What do you think about his cha…
Reddit · 8 Feb 2021
A Whole Handful of Acting Questions (Long Post)
What's up r/acting? I'm back with a whole handful of questions for you. I was unsure if I should do this as one post or multiple, so if this type of post goes against the sub's rules, by all means, remove it. I don't intend to infringe; merely I wanted to get my questions out there. ***Firstly, I have a few questions r…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Tips for finding a VO Agency?
Hi friends, I'm an established VO actor (mostly commercial) and am now looking for representation-- Any of you veterans have any advice on finding one? I recently came across DirectSubmit (from NYCastings), is that worth using? Thanks!
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
I’m trying to get started and have no idea what’s going on
So I’m trying to be an actor but I realized I don’t fully understand how any of this works. Like how do I go about trying to get an audition, do I have to pay to be in a role cause I read something that confused me about 100 different ways about that, and honestly just any advice would be welcomed here please
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
My plans after high school.
Hello. I’m a 15 year old sophomore that live in Pennsylvania. I hate school. I’ve always hated school and i’m barley surviving high school. The thought of me doing 2 or 4 more years at college makes me sick to my stomach. I’ve been interested in acting at a young age and no i’m trying to persue a career in acting becau…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Do I even need a Twitter?
Normally don't post here but I need some advice, I've been a voice actor for a couple years now and have found good success and feel I'm on the right path to becoming a professional one day. But recently I've been feeling like I should get rid of my business Twitter because of a number of factors: 1) VA community on th…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Acting reel NYC
I have been hired by an actor here in New York City to do a shoot, showcasing her abilities. My thoughts are that showing an actor delivering monologues is one way to demonstrate what an actor is capable of. On the other hand, since I normally do corporate video production in NYC, I believe that featuring her in the st…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Ideas in the future
Fairly new to the sub, and I know you guys probably get questions like these often but I would like some advice. I’m a high school sophomore and I have a real passion for acting and theater. When I watch movies and tv I look at it through this different lens of how amazing it must be to do that job. To get to work with…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
How far can you live from your primary market?
So while lots of people live right in Atlanta/NYC/LA, I understand some live in smaller cities that are within reasonable driving distance. What do you think is a reasonable distance from your primary market to live, if you are not doing theatre or live performance at all? Obviously it's more convenient to live virtual…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Hey NY actors. How did you get into Bob Krakower's class?
Hey NY actors, I was wondering if anybody have any luck getting into Bob Krakower's classes before or during the pandemic? Any luck especially during the pandemic? It would be a real privilege to study under him even if just for a very short period of time. ​ Thank you!
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
16 year old. Peer pressure, family judging. High aspirations.
I am inspired by the likes of Tom hanks, Tom hardy, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Johnny Depp. I would like to start acting; or at least to start learning to act. I have never mentioned this to my family before, it would seem so weird from their point of view that I, a introverted 16 year old kid would want to start a career…
Reddit · 7 Feb 2021
Basics of acoustic treatment...demystifying
I'm the kind of person that needs to understand the fundamentals before I can even think about taking action on something - namely my voice "booth". There's a lot of highly technical information out there and it's difficult to weed through what's good advice and what's bad advice. So I put together this list of videos…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
The trailer for a show I play the lead in just dropped
Longtime lurker here. I think this is just a wordvomit and I don’t know where else to direct these emotions, I don’t really have acting friends I can talk about this to, please bear with me haha. Im a mix between nervous and excited and just taking it all in. Seeing my face for a few seconds in the trailer just leaves…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
I want to be a Voice actor..but how?
I can't take classes, they cost too much, i'm not good at editing demo reel, and i can't afford an agent. i heard parents can become their kid's agent, so looking into that, but this is something i wanted to try, and i don't know if i'm good enough..everytime i hear my voice via recording, i cringe..like i'm not good e…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Should Background work be listed in a Resume?
I know the answer is no, but my friend thinks I'm crazy for not including my "role" as "Guerilla Woman" in an upcoming massive DC film. I had 2 scenes and no lines (I do exchange a nod with one of the film's stars but that's about it). Should I include it, if only because the movie is so big? I know of famous actors th…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
What problems do you run into
I was curious recently how do voice actors deal with a sore throat. Also what little miscellaneous things get in the way when you are trying to perform when recording.
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
The Actors Channel
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Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Searching for a scene
Hey everybody, I have quite a tough time right now. My Agent requested a scene from me with very specific requirements, maybe you people can help me a little: \- anything from TV / Cinema (I also speak German and French so anything of those regions is fine to) \- Including A Funny Female Part, BUT, I am a Male actor, s…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Being Bi-Regional (NYC+ATL)
Hey, everyone. So I've been thinking about my next step in my acting career for a while, and I consider that to be attempting to work in two markets at once. You sometimes hear about bi-coastal actors who travel between NYC and LA (which seems crazy expensive to me), but what I would like to do is a little different. C…
Reddit · 6 Feb 2021
Comedy
So when I went to acting school, I was always by my classmates that I was the funniest when doing exercises. I was always the one who got the most laughs. People always told me i have that natural comedic timing. But, sometimes I have a hard time getting beyond that, I mean sure every actor can be funny, but not every…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
My 17 year old son's "unrealistic" dream
My son is a junior in high school, and he wants to be an actor. He is super involved in his high school theatre. We are discussing colleges and careers and all the things. He always asks "Mom, am I being unrealistic?" All I know is that I want to help him however I can to work towards that goal. We've looked into some…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
How do the big, public market VO platforms compare, and are they worth it for a beginner?
I’ve been told I should get into voiceover for my entire adult life, sometimes by folks who used to work in the management side of the field. I’m finally getting around to it, and very curious to hear from some experienced VO artists what are some of the pros and cons and differences between Voice123, Actors Access, an…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
diversity in Australian casting
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some perspective on my experiences/situation/the acting scene primarily in Australia if anyone has time. I’m a WoC (half Nepalese half Swedish Caucasian), late 20s. Loved studying drama in high school and kind of half-heartedly pursued acting after school for about 5 years. Half-heartedly…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2021
Film industry in Canada question/s
Any Canada-based actors here? I’m curious about the film industry in the country, and how it compares to the theatre industry there. How is the film industry going pre-pandemic and at the current time? Do they cast actors as inclusive as some in LA/NYC? Which county is known for its film industry? or even in theatre? P…