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Reddit by Noo_no_noo Dec 15th

Work/Life Balance

I am a pretty new actor, currently going through acting school. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am now in a position where I had to move closer to home again and stop acting/furthering my career for a while. And while I was going stir-crazy at first...

Reddit by bustergaming777 Dec 15th

Is this an absolutely ridiculous statement about agents?

I was filming a short film earlier today and during lunch one of the actors was saying that he much prefers having an agent of the opposite sex as it is better for their working relationship, he found he connects better with females in general and that having...

Reddit by CasualCarlean Dec 15th

Should I ask a friend or try to voice it myself?

To be clear and in line with rules I am NOT making an ad looking for free work. I am looking for advice and providing slight feedback for help giving better advice. ———————————— I have been reading a webnovel that had nothing but text to speech audio on...

Reddit by Expensive_Recover242 Dec 15th

I felt mistreated by a film director

I am a actor and have been for over one year. I'm 19 years old and have started auditioning for roles after taking classes for a while. I auditioned for a part in a short film and booked the role. I had zoom meetings with the director and producers. We were...

Reddit by marcia6412 Dec 15th

Anyone in Toronto want to collab on a short film?

I’m a writer/actor. I’ve written a few short films so I wanted to see if anybody was down to collab on making one so we could all get some good reel footage. All departments are welcome!! I’ve never done this before, but I just thought maybe it would be fun...

Reddit by mofowitdahat Dec 15th

Actors: How do you stay flexible with 9-5 day jobs?

I’m interviewing for a stable, better salary, entry-level, healthier job that I think I have a shot at. However, I’m questioning if I should be transparent about auditioning and the chance that when I book, I may have to drop everything to shoot if it’s more...

Reddit by IkRedDitNiet Dec 15th

Setting up

Hello everyone. Been on this sub for quite a while and I am actually about to get started. I finished my first training, now in the follow-up training. Claimed a domain and my website is being made. I am firstly gonna focus on the mother tongue which is...

Reddit by Affectionate_Ad_2101 Dec 15th

Some Acting Stats of 2022!

Working on being more transparent because I think transparency is important for us actors! Helps to see we aren’t all living in an isolated bubble. More or less in order for the year: 1. booked and shot a costar for a new show on NBC. 2. Direct booking. Shot...

Reddit by Massive_Apricot_5177 Dec 15th

Acting stats for 2022? I'll go first

I love seeing people's acting stats just because it makes me realize how much of acting is a marathon, and not a race! So if you're ever so willing, please leave your stats down below. I'll start with mine (I actually started auditioning in April - I'm new to...

Reddit by xyzd95 Dec 14th

Can casting directors see your union status when applying for work?

This is mostly related to being an extra but I am curious about the perspective of principal actors as well I joined SAG in October and work came as frequently as it did when I was non union for a couple weeks. I was working my usual 2-3 days a week between...

Reddit by tiburdles Dec 14th

Time to look for a new agent?

First time posting here but I'm looking for some advice. I’m currently with a mid-tier, reputable agent in LA but am thinking it might be time for a change. I moved to LA during the pandemic and signed with the first agent I met with so I’m not sure what the...

Reddit by hypnotic_siren Dec 14th

Greetings lovely folks

- Do you get paid equally for equal screen time as your male counterparts? - Is moving to and working in London worth it? - Does getting an agent aid in lifting visa restrictions or so? (educate me please!) - If you are a citizen of another country, how are a...

Reddit by Internal_Argument673 Dec 14th

Is blocking and acting on stage/ in front of the camera difficult?

I am 20 and am interested in being an actor, but unfortunately I can be very slow at times and am not the best with directions sadly. I feel like if I ever do try to become an actor on stage or in front of the camera, I'd mess up and the director would be...

Reddit by GamesWithGM Dec 14th

My Role Got Recast - Is This Just Business?

Looking for some advice. I just got cast in a big supporting role in an audio drama podcast on a major online casting platform, recording remotely. I sent in the first 3 minutes of audio as the director requested, and the he thought I sounded too different...

Reddit by Bravo6going_dark Dec 13th

Good Universities for BA or MA in acting in EU

Its almost time to choose what university to go to i would love to pursue acting and go to a university where i learn and improve my capabilites as an actor(england is really expensive as it can be 20.000 quids and up for international students) if anyone...

Reddit by Throwawayvent1221 Dec 13th

Is my situation impossible? Would really appreciate some honest and helpful insight.

For fear of criticism from friends family I’m posting this under my secondary account. So like the title says, I’m curious if my situation is just simply impossible. I’m a 21 year old guy living in a small town here about a half an hour outside of Corpus...

Reddit by Positive_Vibez0 Dec 13th

How to work with a scene partner who you have zero chemistry with?

I’m working on a scene with someone I have absolutely zero chemistry with. Meaning neither do we get along, nor do we see eye to eye on how to approach the scene. Because of our creative differences, the scene is turning out to be very awkward and one of my...

Reddit by lw3st Dec 13th

Working Out for Actors

Quick disclaimer: not a doctor, physical therapist, personal trainer, or any other kind of expert in this field. This is just my personal experience going from someone who seriously hated working out to someone who's taken stunt classes regularly for the past...

Reddit by Applesapples159 Dec 13th

How to get an agent/any sort of work

I have a backstage, casting network, and actors access. I have been applying daily for months and getting no responses. I’m trying to get background work to get my sag card but at this rate idk how long it will take to get three background roles. I have no...

Reddit by mt9887 Dec 12th

First time voice acting! Do I sound like I have potential to be a voice actor?