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Reddit by Pretend_Comedian_ Nov 2nd

Hey! I'm a working actor and recent hobbyist film maker -- doing both on the same project is bloody hard! I think it really does impede performance having so many other aspects to focus on. The priority becomes getting the film made, not on your character

Reddit by Accomplished_Fix2602 Nov 2nd

How do child actors deal with bullying scenes

When child actors do movie scenes in which they are getting bullied by other students or being laughed by other students or the class do they really feel that they are getting bullied and annoyed or do they feel like it's just normal acting because I feel...

Reddit by Character_14 Nov 2nd

Just for fun

Which name would catch your attention if it was an actors name? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/yknw0z)

Reddit by Miserable-Shirt396 Nov 2nd

Are there any actors here who also serve in the military? How do you balance it?

Thought it best to ask the internet about this one. I've been out of college for a few years and have picked up some professional acting credits here and there. (Regional contracts, day-player roles; Nothing too crazy) Lately, I've been working part-time as a...

Reddit by Hollyamber99 Nov 2nd

A woman hires an actor to re-enact the last fight she had with her crush.

Reddit by fuckingabundance Nov 1st

How to get theatre auditions when you primarily read for tv/film?

I mostly read for co-stars, occasionally when god graces me with her love, something bigger, but theatre has always been a huge brick wall, which to me, feels backwards, like i've always heard theater is the pathway to film/tv. certainly not for me! anyway, i...

Reddit by Crowdfunder101 Nov 1st

As a minority performer, I really want to see the end of certain 'positive discrimination'

The thing that prompted me to write this is a Tweet from Kit Connor, lead actor on Heartstopper TV show, who was forced to 'come out' via social media due to pressure from supposed fans who accused him of queer baiting... simply for playing a bi character in...

Reddit by BMJank Nov 1st

Tips for an audition in English for someone who has another mother tongue

Hi, I'm from Brazil and I have a very good friend that wants to be an actor. He has studied acting here and even acted in some plays and a soap opera. But now he's auditioning for the Art of Acting Studio in LA and has to send some videos to them, and is kind...

Reddit by DevilBirb Nov 1st

How to do kissing sounds?

I am mainly an audio engineer so voice acting isn't really my specialty so I apologize for what might seem like a simple question. I'm working on something that has a lot of kissing and smooch sounds in the script that needs to be replaced due to the actor...

Reddit by shawnhopman Nov 1st

Advice for dad of an 8yo actress?

My daughter started acting during the pandemic. She booked a role in a 3 month run of a musical at a 900-person theater on her first audition. She just shot a holiday (union) commercial for a major car brand and today booked another (non-union) commercial for...

Reddit by longer_than_hallways Nov 1st

On October 20, 2001, 14-year-old Caleb Rebh accidentally choked himself to death while working as a scare actor after he had tied a noose around his neck to appear more scarier. While Caleb was struggling to untie the rope from his neck, no one helped him

Reddit by atomicnone Oct 31st

Finding the right market for ultra-specific voice acting talents

Hello there! I'm an actor investigating the voiceover industry and I'm having a problem I didn't anticipate. I've looked over all the major services - Fiverr, Upwork, Voice.com, etc - and I'm yet to find something that would seem to work well with what I do...

Reddit by Ok_Spell_6971 Oct 31st

Actors Access Video Pixellation

I have a great camera (or so I thought), but my videos look like sh\*t on Actors Access. I know this happens to everyone, but I have peeped other actors' reels and have seen a few which look clearer than mine. Is there some tip that I'm missing, beyond just...

Reddit by fuckingabundance Oct 31st

Working actors on here that are recurring guest stars / series regulars & above: what are your THOUGHTS through out the day?

i'm getting metaphysical as fuck, because doing things "the normal way" isn't getting me where I want to be. I am trying to reprogram my mind & my subconscious mind with thoughts of abundance, wealth, success, and ultimately with the same thoughts that series...

Reddit by BluebirdLow6195 Oct 31st

actors choice

If acting is mostly actors choice why do u need classes ? all classes teach is headshots, resume, portfolio etc. just ways to spend money. Anyone can join their schools low-budget theatre program and come out with amazing acting. There’s bad actors that have...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 31st

What's the deal with actor's trailers?

This is a bit of a newbie question, but what's the deal with the trailers actors have? What is their main purpose? How many actors on a production get them (only the top stars, all recurring roles, everyone including day players, etc)? How nice are they...

Reddit by madeahames Oct 30th

Who is it!?

My Mum says I remind her of a singer/actress from maybe the 90s, early 2000s. She might be American. She might be called Melissa. Emphasis on the mights! Oh, she has dark hair. Fgs, help me in this pursuit. Oh, also, she wasn't mainstream.

Reddit by YogurtclosetFresh991 Oct 30th

how to check if a stage name is available

Hi, ​ I'm new to acting and was wondering how to make sure a stage name was not already taken by any other actors. I've searched imdb and heard that I should check in with sag aftra. Does anyone else have any other good resources or databases to see if...

Reddit by mmd12703 Oct 30th

Starting out need advice

Hey everyone I am new to the subreddit, growing up I took multiple acting and improv classes as an adult I have 2 years work experience as a scare actor where ive gotten to do lots of character development and voice acting. I have been told I have a very good...

Reddit by Headshots-in-London Oct 30th

6 Headshot Disasters To Avoid

Ok, let’s be honest headshot disasters are pretty common – more so than you’d think. I'm a headshot photographer in London and I talk to casting directors on a regular basis, and in that time I’ve heard about several headshot disasters that occur over and...