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Reddit · 5 Jul 2022

Suggestions for finding an agent. CO or LA?

Hi everyone. I'm an actress living in CO. I used to live in Los Angeles but moved a few years ago. Currently, I have no agent. I have a manager and get maybe 1-2 auditions a year from them. Does anyone know if talent agents in Los Angeles would be willing to represent talent that live outside of LA? I have a good reel,…

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Reddit · 5 Jul 2022

Kinda confused wit union stuff

So based of the little bit of research I did. You can work union (SAG-AFTRA) or non-union. And apparently, in order to join SAG you have to work at least 3 days on a union project. So I guess my questions are. 1. Could I work for a union project on actors access like SAG even tho I’m not in a union? 2. if I get into SA…

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Reddit · 5 Jul 2022

8 years into LA … and …

Hey y’all. I’m 33 and just feeling disgruntled and beat down after 7-8 years in LA. I just wrapped up a lead role in a small theater show here in LA proper that was really well received… the producers are searching for a bigger venue/theater right now. I have a speaking part on a cable tv show (not network) airing in A…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

How do you add photos to IMDB?

My girlfriend is an actress and has been in a few TV shows. She has an IMDB page that someone else created but has no idea who, but it doesn't have a photo. I've registered for a free trial use of IMDBpro but I still have absolutely no idea how to add images Anyone know how to do this?

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

How did you get your first principal acting role?

Hi everyone. I (20F) just got signed to an acting agency which also happens to be my dream agency and I was wondering what advice you have for a newer actor. I have (and continue to) take acting classes but I have no credits yet. Only my demo tapes and I’m getting new actor headshots next week. I guess I’d like to know…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Is having a "chameleon" face a boon or a disadvantage when it comes to being an actor?

Hi r/acting, I have a...kind of odd problem. People are convinced that I look like someone else, to the point where I couldn't even begin to count the times when I've approached tables (I'm a server) and they've said "has anyone ever told you you look like x?" I've even been told that *whole tables* were talking or arg…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Hey guys I need help

I am an 18 year old who lives in Vancouver and is interested in acting. I do really want to try it and I’m not sure wether if it’s for the fame or just acting. I have 2 problems. First I actually do like it I find it fun and it’s a passion. I also have a plan B which I know people say if you go into acting it should be…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Anyone else sharing this negative thought?

There has been lots of chat among our fellow Union members about Casting Directors in Vancouver and it has led to a rather ugly thought. Some background: Prior to 2020, when auditions were 'in the room', I would get a callback about 15 - 20% of the time and book at about a 10% level. In the last 2 years I have had over…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Background acting?

I want to experience big movie sets as a background actor. It’s easy money and I don’t need to be famous, lol. How do I know what movies are being filmed? Do I have a chance if I’m located around Sacramento/SF? I made a profile on Casting Networks but I was wondering if you guys suggest anything else I do. I know most…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Moving from Austria to U.S. for acting roles; what to expect?

I tried on /r/IWantOut but people weren't nice there. Hello. I'm an actress who's been on several Austrian TV shows since I was 22 in 2015, and would like to move to the US for a visa in acting. I have acted locally in theatre since I was 19 though, but not as the lead, supporting roles on stage, but went into TV as an…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Why do some actors not make it?

Why do a lot of actors not make it? Is it worth spending all this time acting to maybe not make it, or should I focus on something else?

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

A Life in Parts: a great story, missing some parts?

Hey folks. I just finished Bryan Cranston's autobiography, A Life in Parts. It's a great read. It's inspiring, dark, funny, and ecomonically written. There's a lot for an actor, and a fan of Breaking Bad, to chew on. Bryan's passion for acting and ambition is something I can confidently say I share, for better or worse…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

What is a Watch & Advise?

Good day everyone, so I've just been placed on a Watch & Advise for a co-star role for a network show. Just wanted some brief information, if anyone else has been placed on one of these before. Its my first time hearing it. My manager said that I made it past the casting to the producers and that its being sent up even…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

I'm gonna do it!

I've spent the last year, perhaps even longer, where I haven't had a single hour of not worrying. "Will I be a good actress?" "Will I even get into college?" "How will I afford to live?" Well, this morning I decided that I've had enough. I'm going to get into a BFA program. I'm going to apply and audition to many many…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Is it okay to give up this credit?

Now I’m not giving up acting it really is a passion of mine and I’ve been fortunate enough to get a agent recently. I love being on sets in front of the camera. I respect theatre but it’s not really my thing. I did a thirty minute play in June and I was very nervous ( I know it was super short haha) but it went great e…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Advice and how to best get going; working toward on-camera work from stage experience.

Hi, everyone! I need some advice from those of you who’ve gotten or know how to get a good start in TV/Film—any advice is appreciated! I’ve been working in a major midwest city’s theatre scene for the past number of years after graduating. It’s been a pretty steady few years (minus the pandemic), usually with 2-3 shows…

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Reddit · 4 Jul 2022

Taiwan movie needs men's "dating app photos" from non-Asians. (no pay)

[I'm a mod here and other mods can vouch for me] I'm an actor in Taiwan, and my friend is a casting agent for TV and movies, here. In an upcoming big-budget movie (big for Taiwan, anyways), their story revolves around the use of a dating app, and the main character falling in love with a foreigner. **(when I say foreig…

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Reddit · 3 Jul 2022

my best friends acting website

i’m literally just posting this to appreciate [my best friends website](https://www.danehobrecht.com/) that he programmed himself. he’s an absolute stallion of an actor and you can find a few clips from work he’s done (i’m also in some of them) as well as his resume. just constantly amazing work from this guy

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Reddit · 3 Jul 2022

attending school/attempting an acting career? Need advice

So, I've always loved acting. I LOVED watching behind the scenes, making little films as a little girl with my littlest pet shop pets, just wanting to be behind the camera even though I was always so awkward. I liked to watch auditions and would try to make my own on my laptop or phone. When frozen came out, I literall…

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Reddit · 3 Jul 2022

Full time voice actor for games anime, commercials, etc. AMA

Yo, I’m Brent Mukai, and I like to pop up and do these when I can here. I’ve got a few hours today, so I’ll take on any questions from now til 5pm PST! Ask whatever voiceover questions you have, and I’ll answer whatever I can. ~Brent

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Reddit · 3 Jul 2022

Voice actress/actors needed!

I'm making a show on YouTube and Im in need of actors. DM me on discord for more information and auditions Disclaimer: YOU WONT GET PAID. IM ONLY 14 TheLoneTrumpet#1624

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Reddit · 3 Jul 2022

Looking for comedy actors looking to break into the industry near Philly

Logline: Five men living in one house struggle to get along and keep catastrophes to a minimum. The one stable man in the group must carry the burden of all the frightening chaos that these troubled men can inflict. I’m a private director and I’ll be directing a show I wrote, within a year. I have at most 5 characters…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

An introduction to majoring in acting or theatre

I'm seeing a sudden influx of school-related questions regarding what to major in, whether it's worth it or not, and what exactly you're signing up for. As a BA Theatre Studies (aka Theatre Arts in some places) major who has taken conservatory classes and been accepted into drama schools, I aim to demystify the differe…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Should you really pay $$$ for acting “demo reels”?

I live in LA I’m SAG from years ago, but have no demo reel to begin acting again & have no agent. After researching supposedly legit companies that make acting reels, why do all the reels look terrible with shadows/bad lighting, shaky camera, edits that aren’t right and the actors are all terrible? They ask anywhere fr…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Finding Reps Question + Agency Recon

Anyone have any experience with Tangerine Talent? General question: How much do you pay attention to an agency’s star meter on IMDb? I have a few actor friends who are with various agencies who have a great ranking, but they rarely go on auditions/have a relationship with their agent. Any insight/opinion on this is gre…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

I want to become an actor. Maybe.

So I’m watching all these tv shows and it seems to really inspire me to want to give acting a shot. Now I understand that the chances of me even becoming a person standing in the background of a show can be extremely hard to get. I am currently 16 and have no experience with acting. Yea I’ve don’t little skits with my…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Tense while performing monologues

I just rehearsed a monologue twice, but I feel like my body isn’t relaxed enough for me to let go and just truly immerse myself in the monologue and enjoy it. I tried to do a short relaxation exercise beforehand, so I need some pointers as to what could help me get more relaxed before doing my monologues. Also, what is…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Looking Back - The Best and Worst Things about being an Actor in LA

Hey! I respond to a lot of posts, but thought to do something different! I moved from LA, but spent a good amount of time there, 11 years, Half of it as a union actor. Here's what I think are some of the best and worst things about being an actor in LA! Best #1 - The Film Schools. Whether Union or Non-Union there are j…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

How some people can Rock and become superstar overnight?

How there are actors who just discovered in a restaurant with zero acting experince or a few experince and get rock and famous for just a show or in a short period of time??? Is Acting mostly about appearance, Right moment (right place+right time+right person) and connections rather than acting ability?

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

I'm 35 am I too old?

I have been watching anime as far back as I rememeber. I am 35 years old and I know its a long shot but I've always wanted to be a voice actor, unfortunately life has put other things in my path a wife a couple kids almost 15 years in the military. I dont even know where to start. I have started visiting all the sites…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Having social media as a major actor

This has just been on my mind recently So we're speaking hypothetically I have social media now, but if I were to become a successful actor at some point, would I be allowed to keep using the same accounts I've been using or would I have to make a whole new business account? Follow up question. Are actors allowed to co…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

where?

okay ik this isnt the right sub to post this but the people here respond quickly l. so my question was, i wanna be an actor but I don't know anything about acting, in short my skills are super duper bad and i can't join acting classes until I move out. so I just wanted to ask that how can I improve my skills? does book…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Hiring $100 maybe idk never hired for this

Looking to fire a voice actor in about 2 mouths. I’m making a cells at work comic thing. But inside a 3d web page I’m making. Going to hire a artist to draw the comic. Going to be 4 pages. You can see what the webpage looks like here. I think there will be 3-4 voices probably 500-1000 words. https://youtu.be/-10LhXnLWu…

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Reddit · 2 Jul 2022

Does private school give you a leg up?

Most actors i have researched especially aussie/British ones have attended private high schools and i was just wonder if its the schools that give them a leg up or more so their parents money they have to fall back on? I dont see many working class actors which can be very discouraging but is it because of the schoolin…

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Reddit · 1 Jul 2022

Changing Name

I've been thinking of changing my last name to a stage name. Currently there is already an actress with my name, she isn't well-known or famous but when you search my name she is the first hit. I've been acting for about six years and using my middle name. Nothing I've done has been super professional, just a lot of sh…

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Reddit · 1 Jul 2022

Any college majors, besides "Theatre" that will help for future film actors?

The college I’m planning on apply to has only a Theater Arts major (although, I’m wanting to be a film actress rather than a theatrical actress). Idk if I should put this but [F20]. I was wondering if there’s any other college degree majors that’ll help me in the future. I was thinking maybe Communication or English ma…

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Reddit · 1 Jul 2022

Am I cut out to be an actor?

I love acting... But I'm not sure if it's the career for me. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to uncertainty. I just can't seem to handle it; I plan my life out to the most minute detail, even though I know everything can, and probably will change in some form. I'm also someone who gets jealous easily, as much as I…

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Reddit · 1 Jul 2022

How to prepare for a small role?

I've been cast in a small role in a low-budget feature. It's an action movie, and my character is basically the bad guy's lead henchman. It's a fun role, it has a few interesting fight scenes, but the characterization isn't particularly deep. The guy is goon that says "yes boss", enjoys punching the hero a bit (until h…

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Reddit · 1 Jul 2022

I want to voice act for Genshin Impact, but don't know how to start. Any tips?

I currently have no experience or training, but I would like to eventually voice a Genshin character. This is a long-term goal, of course. I don't live in or near a major city like LA or Dallas. I may be able to put together a home recording studio with the right equipment. My main concern is getting experience and est…

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Reddit · 1 Jul 2022

Uncertain

Hello everyone, I have a few questions that could definitely go unanswered because they are just weird. I’m an aspiring collegiate athlete, specifically a lacrosse player, and I’m likely going to end up at a Division 1 school (if I continue on the path I’m on). I am a rising junior in highschool, and despite me playing…