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Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 18th

actors with reps overseas/non-local: how does non-local/overseas talent manager/agent applications work?

Hi guys, for those who have reps either talent or agent-wise overseas, how did that happen and how do you do it? I'm trying to understand if I would apply if I'm a non-local and if things go well, i book a flight for an interview or if it would just be a...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 18th

actors with overseas/non-local reps (agent/manager), how do you get overseas/non-local representation?

Hi guys, for those who have reps either talent or agent-wise overseas, how did that happen and how do you do it? I'm trying to understand if I would apply if I'm a non-local and if things go well, i book a flight for an interview or if it would just be a...

Reddit by Ornstein89 Apr 17th

Advice for contacting a CD

I'm mainly a theatre actor and have been hunting for jobs as my current contract is coming to a close. Saw a listing for a show I'd love to audition for but can't make the initial NYC call, so was planning to email an updated h/s and resume expressing...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 17th

can an agent fake their imdb clients?

hi guys, i've been doing some agency research. can an agent fake their imdb clients? there is an agency who claims to rep a b-list movie actor. the agency is kinda sketchy... i wanted to know if an agent can do that. the actors are in some hollywood...

Reddit by flowuriy Apr 17th

How long does the process of signing with an agent usually take?

“Signed” with an agency on Thursday, but still haven’t heard anything from the agent yet. Didn’t sign a contract or anything and all she told me was that she would email me all the necessary information (how to reformat resume, new headshot template, adding...

Reddit by TheDudeLebowsky Apr 17th

Can’t afford LA or NY but I wanna start acting in film

I’m trying to get started as an actor. I wanna work in film (I’ve never had much interest in theater work) but I don’t see any sort of film community in my area. Does anyone have any advice for how I may find something or if there’s a good film community...

Reddit by Throwawaywts Apr 17th

Director wants to do an unpaid 7 hour rehearsal... Am I being unreasonable for saying no?

Its a small budget film, they're only paying $40 per day of shooting. I've met with the actress who most of my scenes are with a couple times already, once with the director. We feel like we're in a good place. Doesn't 7 hours of free time seem excessive?

Reddit by throwaway_theicemilk Apr 17th

How do I get into professional stage acting in Los Angeles

I read the sidebar and faq, searched the sub and don't see anything specifically about stage acting in Los Angeles. I've been in 20 live theater plays and a couple TV commercials. In my hometown I did community theater, pro paid theater, drama and musicals...

Stage 32 by Raymond J. Negron Apr 16th

"Table Read"

Hello, hope everybody is phenomenal. I'm a screenwriter looking to put together a group for "Table Reads." I'm looking for professionals who would be interested in doing this on a weekly basis, as this would be online.  Please email me, if you're interested...

Reddit by cvx2148 Apr 16th

Need Advice!

I (M24) have to shoot a love scene with my co-actor (F25) in this coming week. The scene is something where I first propose her. She accepts it. We have to kiss on-screen. This is followed by a love-making scene where I am shirtless and we are kissing each...

Reddit by cmrizzle Apr 16th

Screening etiquette

Hi all. I was invited to an early premiere for a network show at a the studio with a q&a to follow after with some of the actors and the show runner. Just wondering a good question to ask and proper etiquette (besides obvious manners and what not) for being...

Reddit by jennasCT Apr 16th

Please read to help a young aspiring actress out:)

Hello friends! I am a 15 year old student in the U.S with a special interest and growing passion for acting. Ever since I was younger I remember creating stories, improvising, mirroring actors I look up to, and overall being intrigued in this craft. What...

Reddit by ajlodge Apr 16th

I'm a filmmaker looking for feedback on my custom reel scene creation service

My name is AJ Lodge and I'm a filmmaker based in LA. I'm in the process of soft-launching my custom reel scene creation service called ReelRolesLA. I was hoping I could get some feedback from actors who've either used similar services or are interested in...

Reddit by whatever0971 Apr 16th

moving to LA this Sunday, looking for a private room / room share / other actors to split a studio with

i'm checking all the regular resources, craigslist, facebook gypsy housing groups in LA, I figured i'd put a feeler on here in case anybody has a room for rent for $800 or less, or wants to share a cheap room, or any other actor new to LA wants to split our...

Reddit by bob-build4 Apr 16th

James Dean made acting feel like a Super Power

I started acting a little over a year ago. It turns out a kid in my CC English class is an actor too. He told me to watch Giant. This old actor named James Dean is in it. I went home to watch it and I was hooked. I’ve seen a bunch of documentaries and read...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Apr 15th

Actors who give constructive critcism?

I was at a class today and wanted to ask what is your take on giving and receiving constructivr criticism from fellow actors? I felt they were directing me too much. I was happy to take it but I felt it came off as a little patronizing. I personally dpnt like...

Reddit by payyourfvckingtaxes Apr 15th

Advice?

Hi, I’m a 15 year old aspiring actress. I have been acting since I was 4 and I did local productions and camps. The problem is that now I live somewhere that there aren’t any local theatres or workshops nearby that I can do. I really want to do acting as a...

Reddit by EmilieHiberd Apr 15th

Do most actors that get famous have family connections in the biz? If so, why try the acting dream of being famous?

It's hard when people just say go and meet other actors, in the end, does networking lead to fame? How I do establish these relationships - parties, Meetups?? Why would a actor who has the door to fame, let me in, when I am nothing? Guidance would be great!...

Reddit by galaxikk Apr 15th

Can you find success as an actor when you’re bad at/hate auditioning?

I love acting, but I don’t do well auditioning. I don’t come across how I want to, and I get overwhelming anxiety not before an audition, but during it. I don’t think I do myself justice not only as an actor but as a person in the timeframe you get in an...

Reddit by swarleyderWunderhund Apr 15th

“Your job as actors, with the help of your teachers and directors, is to rid yourself of the brick walls, bad habits and inhibitions which prevent you from communicating that imagination. Actually, we are employed because of our imaginations.” - Alan Rick