Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
Going from Actor to Filmmaker or vice versa?
Which is easier and makes more sense: Going from Filmmaker to Actor OR going from Actor to Filmmaker? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/kbiv6u)
Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
Senior Thesis Project - Looking for Actors
Hi! I'm creating a senior thesis project documenting the process of creating theatre virtually during these restricted times. I am directing an original play over Zoom and am looking for actors! I have organized a production team of individuals who have worked on virtual productions previously. This is a non-profit pro…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
AMA: Seeking questions about acting
Hi everyone! I'm planning to make a podcast (beginning production in mid-2021) about acting (main focus) and related professions (eg: directing, producing, screenwriting/playwriting, dialect coaching, etc.) to answer important questions my audience and I have. I'm planning to have a lot of different guests with a diver…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
If the only way to get an agent is through having professional credits or them spotting you at a class or showcase, but you can only afford college for acting due to financial aid, then shouldn’t you pursue college?
I always hear people say to “go to acting class” and that “you don’t have to have a college degree in acting to be successful”. But what is the alternative if you can’t afford to attend acting classes? William Esper, Stella Adler, Groundlings, American Conservatory Theatre, etc. all but never provide aid and scholarshi…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
The Undoing (of casual viewing)
I finished The Undoing and thought it was amazing like I'm sure many of y'all believe, but I've heard a growing sentiment of not enjoying the ending. I thought the acting elevated the story (even if you could see it coming from a mile away), but I feel I'm looking at with 'artist eyes'. Anyone else have opinions about…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
When you book acting jobs or you’re in the running for a role so you have to take time off work, does your job allow you to take, say, a week off or do you resign jobs over and over?
I’d like to hear how you personally, as an actor while working a survival job, do this? Like, the only kind of job I can think of that would allow you to leave work for a week, a month, or several months would be that of an acting/dance/musical theatre college professor. I’m trying to understand how you work while also…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2020
Juilliard Drama Audition Tips!
I auditioned for Juilliard’s drama program recently, and I know quite a few actors from the school who’ve graduated in the past one to five years, all of whom are now signed with the Big Four (CAA, ICM, UTA, and WMA) and have successful acting careers. Here are some tips to increase your chances of at least getting a c…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Am I going overkill with my equipment?
Hello! I'm an aspiring voice actor and I started my voice-over journey in May of this year. I've recorded all my audio on my phone microphone since I started. I'm now planning to upgrade my setup into something more professional but on a budget. I have about 250$ and this is what I'm planning to buy: -Audio Technica AT…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Considering all the recent Disney+ news, how do you think this could impact non-famous actors?
I mean, the title pretty much sums it up, but I just saw all the announcements and couldn’t stop thinking about how they own almost everything now, and all of these new projects starring well known actors, and I began wondering if this could result in less opportunities for those actors that haven’t made it to Hollywoo…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Why would an actor choose to leave a top-tier agency, like Paradigm, CESD, or APA, to go to the Big Four (CAA, WME, UTA, and ICM)?
Like, obviously I know it’s a good career move. But why exactly? Wouldn’t the former agencies get the same breakdowns/auditions for their clients as the Big Four?
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Do big movies post their roles or is it just invites to major actors/actresses?
I’m asking because I’m curious how it works. Obviously they don’t post on like Backstage or AA (or if they do, I’ve never seen it). Is there somewhere else they post it? For example, Disney announced today that they will be making a Fantastic Four movie. Do they post somewhere for all the roles? Or just invite actors/a…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
So I saw that sign there that said that there was no stupid questions....
I am 26. I have no acting experience except for in middle school when I took one semester of beginning drama and then moved up to advanced before the next semester(boo-yah huge upgrade). Sorry for the run-on sentence!! Here goes... How do I become an actor?
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Will you be my Zoom psychic?
I am looking to find an improv actor who can pretend to be a psychic on a Zoom call... A little background, we are a group of friends from high school and now are all in our mid 30s. Every year, I organize a trip for our group of friends to reconnect around this time of the year. We are going to reunite over zoom this…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
How is the acting industry in Spain like these days?
So I live in Latin America and since my grandparents were Spanish, I’ve been thinking about moving. I’d like to know how the industry is for foreign actors, if there’s more work in Madrid or Barcelona, if there are many agencies in Spain, if there’s been a lot of streaming shows and movies, etc.
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
I’ve been told I won’t get jobs or signed because I’m white.
Okay, so I understand that white privileged is a thing. As a white person, I recognize that I have had certain opportunities and advantages because of my whiteness. However, I have been told by several actors, coaches, mentors and agents that I will not be signed or hired because I’m white. That I have a harder chance…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Marymount Manhattan College vs. Pace University?
Which is more selective? And which is better in your opinion for a BFA in MT? I’m looking to attend college in (or very close/commutable to) NYC. I was rejected from Juilliard. I got a callback for the BA in Theatre Performance at Fordham, which is in the next few weeks. So I’m really just down to Marymount and Pace. I…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
On-camera scheduling uncertainty—how vague/changeable are principal actors’ call times?
I do background work, and all I know ahead of time is what day the project I’m submitting for will shoot. It’s not until the night before (and it’s getting increasingly later in the day) that I find out what time. Last night I found out my call time for today (Friday) was 2:30 PM, which quickly changed to after 4 PM. T…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
NYC actors?
Not sure if it's appropriate to post a casting call here or not, but I don't see any other subreddit about this specifically for NYC actors... I need a middle-aged female actor on Wednesday December 16th 10 a.m. or 12 noon for about 2 hours, filming a scene for a promo video at a psychotherapist office ( West Village a…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Monologues from TV & Film?
I'm curious to understand if this is a thing. From my PAST experience, auditioning with a monologue from TV & Film was a HUGE no no. The material had to be from a play, which did and continues to allow lazy actors to buy those Best Monologue books without reading the play and therefore failing to grasp the full circums…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2020
Anyone a member of Arvold AWS?
I've been following her twitch recently and YouTube channel for years (shes a CD that books actors even without reps via Actors Access etc). She talks a lot about her educational membership called AWS. Is anyone a member and if so, do you find it helpful? I took a pay what you can class over the summer and it really di…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Secret celebrity actors on here?
Curious... are there any undercover celebrity-level actors that frequent this forum?
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Johnny Depp Study
So I've spent some time watching and seeing the aftermath of Johnny Depp and his feud with Amber Heard. Hearing the tapes and testimony.... It kind of wants me to think about a deeper meaning. Curious about what you all think. At first: * Sociopath - No he clearly shows feelings an affection * Naccasicst - Listening to…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Is the Stella Adler technique better than Atlantic Acting school one?
I'm reading the Atlantic book. I do like how direct their technique is because you can get there faster, but I don't like their actors because you can see their intentions as a paint by numbers performance. Stella actors seem to have cleaner brush strokes. Thoughts/experiences? Thanks
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
id like to share a scene i did for a film that was in a big film festival please tell me what you think
[https://actorsaccess.com/actor/preview/qtplayer.cfm?actor\_media\_id=557314](https://actorsaccess.com/actor/preview/qtplayer.cfm?actor_media_id=557314)
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Feeling like my brains just not wired right for acting.
Hi guys, this is my first post on Reddit, but it seems like a really great community and I’m happy to be a part of it! For many many years I’ve dreamed of being a great actor (like most of us who are pursuing acting). I’d love to one day be able to tell stories in the way that people like Saoirse Ronan, Tom hanks, or A…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Stupidest thing people say about voice actors:
"\[so and so\] always sounds like themselves in every anime/game/show/advertisement/movie etc... they have no voice range, they have only ONE VOICE, their own!" Without fail, even the voice over actors who do have a fairly great handle on character acting and use the various parts of their vocal range to make different…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Looking for support/encouragement from actors with similar frustrations.
So, I'm nearing my 40's and acting has been something that I've loved since being on stage the first time in high school. Switched up my college major from Biology/Bioengineering to Theatre after my first year and a half and have been living on Chicago for the last 13 years trying to make it my life's work. I also have…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Credits on IMDb?
Hey everyone, I'm a 24 year old actor living in Los Angeles who has been pursuing acting professionally for the past year. I've acted in 12 student/short films however I have no IMDb credits to my name whatsoever. Four of these films have never been completed, five are in post-production and the remaining three have be…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
How do actors interested in auditioning for blockbusters find out about these auditions? More details inside.
So I often hear that beginner actors who have agents plead with their agents to get them auditions with current big movies that are casting. In the few cases I’ve heard about where actors do this, these ended up being their breakthrough roles. I recently got a well-connected NYC agent. One of her clients has had lead r…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Need advice on getting this specific agent. I think I’ve got a chance, I just need advice!
Hey guys- I take this acting class, and the teacher brought in this agent for the whole class last July. I’ve got my bfa, I’m trained and I’m at the top of the class. I’ve got 19 EMC points. I know I’m good and I know that sounds assholey. I’m not the best in the world, but I can play with the big dogs. Anyways, here’s…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2020
Searching an agent is legit?
I read some answers to some posts here, and many of you and also, many of other actors around the world, got their agent cause the agent saw you in a theather, or in a student film, or he went to a acting school and the teachers suggest you and so on. But instead, is it legit to search your own agent, and maybe submit…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Casting two additional voice actor roles for narrative sci-fi audio series
Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider these voice actor roles. We are opening up casting for two additional roles. I thought this would be a good place to cast for our new narrative podcast audio series, Earth Eclipsed. I am not sure if this kind of post runs afoul of any subreddit rules (if so…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Casting two additional voice actor roles for fnarrative sci-fi audio series
Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider these voice actor roles. We are opening up casting for two additional roles. I thought this would be a good place to cast for our new narrative podcast audio series, Earth Eclipsed. I am not sure if this kind of post runs afoul of any subreddit rules (if so…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
RADA / LAMDA / CSSD - Which short course to choose?
**Who I am and my situation**: a parttime, untrained actor who does some acting assignments a few times a year, as in commercials and as an extra with a few lines, purely based on improvisations skills. Now, I want to develop myself further and become more conscious about what skills I can improve myself further on. I…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Am I doing the right thing?
I am in the middle of changing my full time job to something that will be less flexible and more hands on but will pay me more. I’m worried that by making this change, I won’t have as much time to continue auditioning and working as an actor. I unfortunately can’t make acting my full time job...yet. I’m stuck between s…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
3D Animation about technology and automation
I’m searching voice actors for my thesis animation series that tackles problems of personalization, AI and Silicon Valley. Every 1-2 minutes episode has a different main character who interacts with the newest technology. I’ll use a text to speech software for the AI’s voice, but for the human characters I’d need 4 peo…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Plausible starting rates?
Hey, here to ask any starting out (or experienced) professional actors on how you set your rates. I recently booked an audition for the lead role for a short film, and I realised I didn't disclose rates on my resume. (To clarify I'm a student actor still very much inexperienced in getting my feet into the industry). Ho…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Actors Needed for Facebook Videos
HIRING ACTORS FOR FACEBOOK VIDEOS Hello! I’m hiring a handful of actors for short introductions to Bored Panda videos on Facebook. I’m looking for people with great personalities that can deliver high energy performances to help hook people just scrolling through Facebook to stop and watch our videos. The videos will b…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Whose advice do you take?!
I was on the Clubhouse app last night \[Great for networking with actors/directors, but extremely addictive app in general\] inside of an Actors meet up room. The moderators were some 10-20 year seasoned actors opening the floor for questions or advice from other actors. I entered the room as a moderator was telling a…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
How much to charge?
I'm thinking about hiring a voice actor for a part but not sure how to go about it. Does the number of lines matter? Like if there were only 8 lines.
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Agency scam or foe?
HELLO my fellow actors I’m coming to ask about an agency it’s called glitter talent agency I got it off of sag aftra but in some of the reviews it said it was a scam and you had to pay 100 could someone help out?
Reddit · 9 Dec 2020
Is anyone here a Radiology Tech?
I'm looking into good majors (preferably 2 years or less) for someone who is pursuing acting. Wondering if RTs scheduling and income are a good fit for someone who is an actor.
Reddit · 8 Dec 2020
Are you scared about the fame or are you searching that?
Becomes good at something brings you fame. Any job, not everyone, but most of the jobs can bring you fame if you are really good at it. Scientist, researchers, chefs, artist, football player, chess player, mathematicians and so on, but being an actor, singer of success bring a lot of fame, maybe too much. because every…
Reddit · 8 Dec 2020
Is it fair to assume that most to all actors actors with big agencies like WME, CAA, ICM, and UTA make their livings only off of acting?
And like sponsorships and ambassadorships for brands? Or do a lot still struggle financially?
Reddit · 8 Dec 2020
Actors Network Podcast
Hey everyone! If you haven't heard already, the **Actors Network** discord server has just launched a podcast! You can hear it almost anywhere podcasts are available. We are currently on Spotify and several other platforms. iTunes and iHeartRadio are coming soon! Check out our very first episode on Spotify at [https://…
Reddit · 8 Dec 2020
Actor vs Filmmaker
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about filmmakers (screenwriters and director) and actors. If we compare these two, if someone has a great passion for both, which would you say is harder to be successful in and which one is having a harder time breaking into the film industry? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/…
Reddit · 8 Dec 2020
Greatest Living Character Actors
I was recently watching this Showtime series that Ben Stiller directed called Escape at Dannemora. The limited series stars Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano and Patricia Arquette (who won awards for her work) and those three are uniformly great, but there was one actor who seemed familiar but I just couldn't place him. When…
Reddit · 8 Dec 2020
Looking for an adult-male actor to submit short voiceover work (no pay)
Its for a very amateur production that I'm doing with a couple friends, I just need an adult male to say the following piece of dialuoge. 'Harris open that door right now, or ill bash it open with your mother's skull!' The dialogue should be yelled, try to keep the mic quality high, you can improvise the lines afterwar…