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Reddit by throwawaythrowsthrow Jan 23rd

How do you deal with getting callbacks but NOT booking?

I consider myself a pretty good actor. I have the credits and the training to back it up, I'm constantly in classes and I feel like I'm improving every month. For where I'm at in my career, I feel like I'm doing well. But I am going crazy with getting...
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Reddit by hannahmitch777 Jan 23rd

At what point realistically do you think someone should give up?

It’s always been my dream to be an actor, but unfortunately I think it’s time to give up. I’m sure some people will say never give up, and some will think me quitting now is over due so I’m curious what everyone’s thoughts are. I started acting at 13, spent...
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Reddit by Defiant_Wish_8304 Jan 22nd

Make the most of the Oscars?

Hey everyone! I’m a UK actor and lead a short film that has been nominated for a BAFTA and shortlisted for an Oscar (find out on Tuesday!). I don’t want to jump the gun…but if I were to be in LA for the Oscars come March time, does anyone have any advice as...
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Reddit by Fifth_Business29 Jan 22nd

To: Toronto actors

Hi guys I’m a 20 yo filmmaker, GTA based. I want to make short films but solo filmmaking is damn near impossible. It would be great to have an actor star in my short films. Someone that I could potentially become friends with so we can be a director/actor duo...
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Reddit by EthnicPotato Jan 22nd

Can I send different sides for the callbacks?

Director here, I'm preparing to send callback invitations to a handful of actors. Since the initial audition there have been several changes to the script. Is it okay to send new sides for talent to memorize for the callback? Can I even send sides from a...
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Reddit by Infamous-Penalty5301 Jan 22nd

Question to WORKING ACTORS

Hello, there. I’m 22 and I’m Italian. I’ve never had an acting job and I’m more interested in film industry outside my country bc Italian movies and tv shows are not it… too predictable and there’s always the same actors involved that are most likely to play...
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Reddit by Remarkable_Low8752 Jan 22nd

Actors access audition

Hey y’all! I just got my first audition through actors access - I was wondering if any fellow redditors have experience with booking auditions through actors access and, if so, what usually happens? Do you get an email saying you got it? Or do they call you?
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Reddit by CrazyVegetable3187 Jan 22nd

How long is sufficient time to give actors to submit an audition tape?

For the first round of auditions actors had anywhere between 5-13 days to submit their tapes depending on when they sent me their headshots/reels/resumes. The second round of auditions will be all virtual as well, and I'm wondering how long is appropriate to...
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Reddit by Altruistic-Cheetah-8 Jan 22nd

I’ll be streaming omori but I want to make it interesting

Hello ima be doing an omori stream pretty soon I love the game and have played it once but not finished it but I can’t do it alone I need some voice actors if your willing to join Im on Xbox and will be streaming on there I can make a party and we can do it...
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Reddit by The_Naive_Hero Jan 22nd

how do I price contracted work for a start up YouTube channel?

I'm still an amateur voice actor but a friend of mine got me an opportunity to work for a group of people that want to start a YouTube channel. I'm thinking of charging 10 naira per word (0.022 United States Dollar) and about 10-15% on generated revenue from...
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Reddit by prudencioxel Jan 22nd

Should an inspiring actor focus more on skills or looks nowadays?

If I am being honest, hot people get hired. They may have mediocre skills in acting, but their attractiveness makes up for it. The directors and the hiring staff know that attractive people will always attract more viewers and attention, so they may let the...
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Reddit by Spiritual_Invite1647 Jan 22nd

Which talent agencies accept submissions from foreigners?

Hello! Which talent agencies are open to submission from foreigners. Couple bullet points below: -Actress in Seoul -Wants to break into US market -Is a citizen of the US (born in US, moved to Korea in the teens) -Active in tv dramas but no longer have...
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Karmalicity by Norma Jean Jan 21st

Killers of the Flower Moon

Well, some concrete advertising is actually happening and I'm just so excited! I know I posted in the Fall that a published release date was upon us - that didn't happen. However, if you check your Apple TV today you'll find some advertising! Yesterday at...
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Reddit by cigaretteashtray Jan 21st

Can I be an actor?

Hi, I’m sorry if this comes off as rude, I’m genuinely just wanting insight. I’m 19 and in my first year of law school. I’m studying law because out of all the ‘mid-high paying jobs’ I chose law to be the best field for me. Small context: I’m a pretty...
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Reddit by Logical-Ad-8044 Jan 21st

First MFA Acting Audition next weekend!

I am 25 years old and have been acting only since 2019. I am going for my first MFA audition in a weeks time at one of the major MFA programs on the East Coast. I'm being vague for privacy's sake ofc. I have three monologues prepared to present. Shakespeare...
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Reddit by ActingGabriel Jan 21st

What do I call an actor who is known by a nickname?

Next week I'm filming a small role opposite the lead, who goes by a nickname (not a stage name). His Wikipedia page shows his actual name. What's the etiquette here? I guess the safest thing to do is to call him whatever he says when I shake his hand and...
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Reddit by colteesAC Jan 21st

Beginner on camera class - for newbies?

I audited a beginner “On Camera” class (virtual) with a well-respected acting school. I have never acted before. I enjoyed drama in high school (long ago), and I enjoy public speaking/presenting. The school quelled my concerns about having absolutely no...
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Reddit by bigchikorita_ Jan 21st

[CASTING CALL] Chinese dub for independent NYC-based live action short film.

Desc: It's a multilingual action-fantasy film about an all-Asian, ragtag crew fighting for their community. For more info on the project: Link to the teaser: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/) Link to the...
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Reddit by StarkyAntoinelli Jan 21st

Summer Opportunities for College Students that AREN'T Shakespeare?

So I've been going hard at submitting self-tapes for regional companies, training programs, anything at all that someone my age (21) can do over the summer. I've looked through jobs on Playbill and Actors Access and applied for some training programs that my...
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Reddit by lemonstrangers Jan 21st

Follow up on my talent manager meeting: Trying to prepare a self-tape

Hi guys! First off, thank you to those who commented on my last post for the wonderful advice! I listened and did my due diligence, researched the manager, their company, the roster, etc. and it went very well. Also really emphasized this time around that...
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