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Reddit by jadee1997 Dec 29th

Insuring a short film under SAG Short Project Agreement

Hey all! Working on producing a short film in the next couple months, and have done so before with the old short film agreement. Just wondering, have any of you produced your own film/acted in it w/out obtaining insurance for the production? It's just four of...

Reddit by Lour-55 Dec 29th

International actor: Joining SAG

I am a 19 year old actor who is currently studying theatre at Williams College. I really want to work in the states in the film industry (like everybody) since my country has no entertainment industry. I was wondering if anybody knew of ways international...

Reddit by arabactor99 Dec 29th

Is applying for the Juilliard school of acting a waste of time?

Hi everyone, I’m a relatively new actor that is looking at either moving to LA or New York to pursue acting. I have quite a bit of finances saved up from playing professional soccer and was recommended from a director that’s a family friend that I apply to...

Reddit by Mr-Phasma Dec 28th

Looking For Work

Hi, I am an amateur voice actor looking for some work. I’m not sure where to begin or even start, but I am not looking for being paid, most looking for experience. If anyone has any info that could be useful, can you please share? Thank you lots :)

Reddit by Euphoric-Bathroom Dec 28th

Can I get some advice?

Hi, I am new to acting and I have some questions, if anyone can help answer them that would be amazing. 1) At this time, I can only afford either Actors Access or Backstage. I am currently located in San Fransisco but am comfortable with moving to LA for...

Reddit by Vazio123 Dec 28th

Thoughts on Stella Adler NY

The Stella Adler Studio in NY. Just finished an intensive semester workshop there in technique, voice and speech, and movement and some improv. By the middle end of the program I felt something was profoundly missing. I felt we were manufacturing the truth in...

Reddit by MX77799 Dec 28th

"Imitating" an actor/scene in my reel?

Hi ! I hope you're all having a great day. I'm currently starting to work on my first reel and there are certain scenes from certain movies that I really love and that I think can convey what I'm capable of at this point in time. These scenes align perfectly...

Reddit by Juan_Badmofo Dec 28th

Using other people's connections

Greetings Voice Actor/Redditors!! I'm as amateur as you can get in this business and I'm recording an animation and commercial voice over this year. I have a question that I could use help with though... As you are all aware, a lot of this business is...

Reddit by TamimAziz Dec 28th

What are your unique selling points as an actor?

Reddit by CurristaJay Dec 28th

Cultural appropriation

I think that we all understand that "blackface" is no longer acceptable in performance, however, how far does cultural appropriation extend? Should a gay character only be cast from amongst gay actors? This may cause difficulty as it requires actors to be...

Reddit by whatever199781 Dec 28th

Headshot Hair

I know there are some other posts about what hair to choose but I couldn’t find one necessarily about the optimal length for a male actor. I’m getting headshots done and I have longish hair. I’m 22, and my hair in the back touches my collar of a shirt, while...

Reddit by justcurious3287 Dec 27th

No reel, no acting experience, completely green to the acting world. Trying to self-submit for projects, so I can get some credits, so I can potentially land an agent. What are the best casting websites for a beginner? Interested in TV/film--commercials,

I heard that Actors Access is the absolute best casting website, has access to more breakdowns than any other site. However, my concern is that if I sign up on there, I will be competing with other actors who have amazing reels and tons of experience/credits...

Reddit by justcurious3287 Dec 27th

Getting auditions on Actors Access without a reel--doable?

Would it be absolutely impossible to self-submit on Actors Access with just a headshot and no reel and land auditions?

Reddit by Brandt-son-of-Thora Dec 27th

Is it viable to get into voice acting without accepting commercial work?

"Commercial work" as in literally doing commercials, announcements, how-to videos, etc. "Viable" as in able to get paying character work from mid-size to big companies. I'm a theatre actor and I've always wanted to get into VO. But I have no interest...

Reddit by diaperBois Dec 26th

Jimmy O. Yang, the actor playing Jian Yang on HBO's Silicon Valley talks about coming to America & following his dreams to try and make it as a comedian/actor in Hollywood. As a Southeast Asian guy, his story and experiences really resonated with me.

Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 26th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Dec 26

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 mariabernal1 Dec 26th

Is moving to New York a good idea?

Im 18 years old and European and just graduated high school. I want to be an actress and filmmaker and I love everything about New York city. I live in a big city right now and I have a job in which I make roughly 700 euros monthly. Is moving to New York for...

Reddit by TheGullibleGuru Dec 26th

CALL TO ALL ACTORS: Read 'How to Stop Acting' by Harold Guskin

It's a phenomenal book. Probably the best one on acting I've read to date. His practices were revered by many and I think it's a super relatable way to instantly shift the way you approach text and character.

Reddit by xwolfeyesx Dec 26th

When you just keep showing up...

Hi everyone, So first, a little background. I'm in AZ, so not a huge market... most of the theatre here isn't professional and largely panders to the 65+ crowd; so there will be about seven productions of Annie in one season.... cough.... BUT the landscape is...

Reddit by kangkodos17 Dec 25th

Is asking an acting teacher or fellow students for agent referrals frowned upon?

I am really trying to get an agent, and I know it’s about connections. I’ve already sent out materials and haven’t heard back. Would it be weird if I asked fellow acting classmates if they want to refer me if they feel comfortable doing that? And do agents...