Everything, newest first

Reddit by Mefarius Mar 26th

Should I add this to my empty reel?

Hi, bit of a newer actor here. Recently, I've landed my first paid role: a part for my university's psych lab. I've always wanted to act beyond school productions and self-made youtube videos (mostly rants and old sketches), and I think this is a good first...

Reddit by TimeDoesNotTell Mar 26th

Random questions related to jobs

I want to apply to a job that's non-union. It calls for a person 5'5" to 5'9". I'm 5'3". Can I still apply anyway? If they liked my self-tape, would they still throw me out? The guidelines on 17 y/o actors are very vague. I want to travel alone. This project...

Reddit by Thankyounext07 Mar 26th

How to create a demo reel for submissions, when every casting call is looking for actors requires a demo reel?!

I’m a new actress, I’ve taken 2 intro courses through a local performance arts school in my area. I’ve done a lot of background work in film and tv. However no speaking roles and I know they womt care about this. I have headshots and a very small resume. My...

Reddit by secretgirlcc Mar 26th

Why do actors take their psychotic roles so seriously?

like Heath Ledger of The Joker, or Evan Peters of Kai Anderson in American Horror Story. They both really suffered after these shows, since they portray psycho characters. But why? Isn’t it’s just acting? i’m genuinely interested how does acting affect your...

Reddit by TroleOmid Mar 26th

I feel like freakin Meryl Streep. A mini rant inside. Thank you for reading.

Ok so listen to this guys, I'm feeling incredible at the moment. I've been in the southeast for 2.5 years busting my nuts to get my foot in the door after Uni. I found my favorite of the top 3 agencies in the area early on and sent an audition, to which they...

Reddit by dove-show Mar 26th

London Photographers

Hey guys! I’m considering either getting new headshots with Phil Sharp, Faye Thomas or Yellowbelly Photography. However Phil Sharp is SO expensive (he quoted me a four figure number. I don’t understand how it’s possible to charge actors this much!!) and yet...

Reddit by TheStarSwordsman14 Mar 26th

Slightly OT but for actors in L.A, I have a personal training program for getting into the body

Hey everyone, ​ So, I am an actor and filmmaker in L.A, I have worked on stage, TV and film throughout the years. I am also heavy into fitness and using the body to fuel creativity. I just wanted to offer actors in L.A on the sub my actor's physical...

Reddit by Electrical-Cat-5108 Mar 26th

I'm shy.

Am I just too shy to be an actress? I'm a young girl who has anxiety, more specifically social anxiety. I've always wanted to be an actress, however, I have no experience whatsoever. My race is also against me, I'm Asian. I am aware that acting may be hard...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Mar 26th

Not Available for the Callback

By the time I have booked an audition, I got something else booked for the date planned for the call back. I wanted to tell them at the audition but it went so fast (like three minutes) that I couldn’t fit it in the conversation. It’s a small five line actor...

Reddit by Eddy_Valentine Mar 26th

Ramblings of a part-time, transitioning to full-time, voice actor

I've been doing voice work for about four years, but didn't really get serious with it until about two years ago. Have I gotten work on my own? Yep. But it's definitely not consistent. I have two other jobs, working in the restaurant industry and as a mobile...

Reddit by happy2behere_ Mar 26th

Education

what kind of college degree should a film actor pursue? there are so many different ones

Reddit by ClosetCD Mar 26th

Cameron Price, an Actor Who Has Recently Gotten a National Commercial Spot, Talks About Juggling His Eight Agents, Self Tapes, and Relocating to Find Work!

Reddit by Drive9 Mar 26th

Insecure about my training

Hey actors, I wonder if anyone can relate to what I'm going through. I've been in a weekly acting class for one year in Los Angeles. I've been learning SO much about the craft of acting, technique, tools, exercises and about myself as an artist and human...

Reddit by naniwise Mar 25th

[Hiring]

Hello I was interested in hiring a few voice actors for saying a few lines. There would be two boys and two girls. The lines wouldn't be very long. Would anyone be interested? I'll pay

Reddit by YrboyTEN Mar 25th

How easy is it to get a acting role in a movie?

I'm considering in starting a career as an actor in the future and planning to enroll in a few classes at New York Film Academy. I know nothing is easy but I would like to know how often does anyone get a role or auditions for a movie? Or how long would it...

Reddit by AutoModerator Mar 25th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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 I-Sweater-God Mar 25th

Looking for advice on stage names

I'm just starting out as an actor. I have prior experience but I'm looking to submit to agencies and casting directors in the near future. I know that I want to go by a stage name, mainly for privacy but I also want to separate my work from my personal life...