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Reddit by Creditive Mar 25th

(UK) If you have an agent & Spotlight but turn 25yo and lack 4 credits, will you be removed from Spotlight?

If you're a UK actor approaching 25, signed with an agent, registered on spotlight but you have below the 4 required credits (4 speaking roles in Film, TV or an eligible festival nominated short), will you be kicked off Spotlight after you're 25 if you lack...

Reddit by thetrollfromabove Mar 25th

Acting schools in Québec? (long thread)

Hey, I’m in Montréal but was an expatriate from an early age because of my father’s consulting job. This meant I lived in Costa Rica

Reddit by Interesting_Change- Mar 25th

Any actors struggling with Mental illness?

How do you guys deal with it? I also have OCD along with ADHD so, Whenever I try to perform/practice something intrusive thoughts just ruins everything.It’s just so disturbing.And I can’t explain how much disturbing it gets to me. My thoughts makes me doubt...

Reddit by soulflow13 Mar 25th

MFA or Bust?

Okay so I'm in this MFA for performance program and the way they do things is not always best. I have learned some especially considering I didn't study theatre during undergrad but overall the program is just not the best and the work produced from the...

Reddit by Tglitch93 Mar 25th

A letter on Craft

Hello my fellow artists, actors, and navigators. I know this has been an immensely trying time, especially for people who are vulnerable, empathetic, and creative (particularly beginners.) I’ve seen so many posts that really boil down to the core concept of...

Reddit by Brcomic Mar 25th

'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

Reddit by Smilingtribute Mar 25th

Casting Directors using Twitter for Casting Calls

Hello everyone. What is everyone’s opinion on open casting calls on Twitter? I’ve just came across one from a British casting director looking for three young actors. Has anyone succeeded through a Twitter open call or know someone who has done it? Is it...

Reddit by myronsandee Mar 24th

What's the formal name for the "actor professional photo" that everyone on IMDB has?

\- Not smiling \- Titled angle Torso and above

Reddit by Nor-Cal-Son Mar 24th

Submit in other cities?

Moved to Oregon recently, I have worked on TV and film in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New York City, and San Francisco. Disinterested in moving to LA currently because we just had a baby up here and really enjoy the area, and pricing in OR. I had an agent in SF that...

Reddit by dubblemint11 Mar 24th

Any actors in Orlando, Florida?

I am doing a project for my acting business class, presenting info on how to find gigs/stay alive in major cities ~other~ than NYC, LA, and Chicago, we chose Orlando. Obviously a lot of pro work would be at amusement parks- but if you have any kind of...

Reddit by TheGentlemanWolf Mar 24th

Can you ever be overqualified for a voice acting job?

Wanted to get your thoughts on this, so recently I auditioned for a project, a fan made animation on newgrounds and they were looking for people and I wanted to be apart so I submitted my YouTube resume (a YouTube playlist containing my reels, showcase reels...

Reddit by IbeHorse Mar 24th

How do I get voice actors for my Abridged Beastars Project?

I am unsure of a good place to promote the page I made for people to audition. What are some good websites I can use to promote this?

Reddit by roguewavesurfin Mar 24th

is 29 too late to jump on the acting "boat"?

i've wanted to do voice acting for a while. i do it sometimes as a casual thing for world of warcraft machinimas i make (and i really do put the most effort in the voice acting rather than the video editing and whatnot). i feel like actors, both voice and...

Reddit by patricksmith84 Mar 24th

Here Are the Top 20 Platforms for Voice Actors to Get Work from Home

Reddit by appreciatorofadvice Mar 24th

Does anyone else get sick of seeing celebrities kids getting acting opportunities that would change an ordinary actors life?

I swear the industry is full of nepotism and it’s so irritating. I was watching YouTube the other day and and ad popped up for a trailer of a new film staring Lily Rose-Depp (Johnny Depp’s kid) and so I read an article about her to see if she did any sort of...

Reddit by totally_not_destiny Mar 24th

How do I handle patronizing comments from well meaning loved one?

For reference, my boyfriend was drinking last night and wanted to get into the topic of my career (or lack of one) for acting. I told him that with the pandemic, along with me not having fiscal/networking support that I have to work my way up from the bottom...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Mar 24th

Should I talk about my autism?

I am a 25 female actor diagnosed recently with autism. I see it as a strength more than a difficulty. However, I was wondering if I should be open about the fact that I am an autistic actor. I recently got a job as a host specifically for that and know that...

Reddit by laviebrokehem Mar 24th

Classic/theatre-oriented training in LA (movement, voice, speech)

Apologies for the long post, TL;DR at the bottom. Before I annoy anyone with yet another LA class post, let me assure everyone that I am fairly familiar with the sub, and with the extensive list of reputable LA coaches by Truthteller that gets posted whenever...

Reddit by Impossible_Wave_2970 Mar 24th

Demo Reel Debacle

So we all know that having a reel is essential to booking substantial jobs. It seems like you need one to even submit a self tape. Let’s have a reel discussion. Has anyone successfully made their own reel? Just filmed scenes/monologues yourself? Has anyone...

Reddit by lily99463 Mar 24th

Can I try to get an agent if I'm going to college?

Okay, so I'm currently a junior in High School and I live super close to New York City. I've done a ton of musical theater and drama acting, and I've taken classes. My question is whether I should look into getting an agent now, with about a year and a half...