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Reddit by _EmmaRose_ Oct 19th

Can I add non paid work to my resume?

This weekend I'm going to be working as a scare actor in a haunted house but it's a non paid thing. Would it still be acceptable to add to my resume? I don't have a professional career yet, I'm still in school and just doing minor acting jobs at the moment.

Reddit by CuspChaser111 Oct 19th

Film Festivals & Rejections?

Hi there, Wrote my first short. Won a few play contests with it. It is laugh out loud funny from various non friends I’ve sent it to. I’ve already gotten rejected from 5 festivals and won 2 awards at one festival it got into including best short and actress...

Reddit by markiitka Oct 19th

Terrible first roles

Hello everybody. I don’t know, this is probably terrible question and maybe you will tell me to fuck off. I want to pursue acting.( im even thinking about trying acting school). And I got lucky and got myself into a local theater. I saw one play and I thought...

Reddit by reddit0604 Oct 18th

Questions to all actors / people in the industry. Thanks !

I am a black, slightly overweight teenage actress. I am fluent in both English and Spanish and I sent my headshots and resume to 13 agencies and submitted then later asked to audition for a supporting role in a feature film 2 months ago. My emails are...

Reddit by reddit0604 Oct 18th

Questions for all actors. Thanks!

I am a black and slightly overweight teen who is an actress. I submitted to a bunch of agencies 2 months ago and submitted then got asked to audition for a supporting role in a feature film and my emails are becoming increasingly dry by the minute. I don’t...

Reddit by eddiemagic7 Oct 18th

Figuring out Your Casting Type

So I thought I’d make a video discussing the concept of casting types and how an actor can try and sort out for himself what casting directors and producers might be most likely to cast him/her as. Hopefully this helps a few of you! ☺️...

Reddit by thewritingintensive Oct 18th

Quick Opinion On Book Titles - P&T!

Hi, we would love your quick opinions on these potential BOOK TITLES for an insider guide to success in Hollywood (addressing Screenwriters, Directors, Actors, Producers) THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR OPINION!! 1. **MAKE MONEY IN HOLLYWOOD** a roadmap to...

Reddit by Yousifusif96 Oct 18th

A problem with nerves

Hey everyone. As most of you may know being an actor means you’re on display often. I have tried signing up for classes and I don’t have the strength to even go. I struggle with something I’m not even sure what to call it. Whenever I want to do something in...

Reddit by AutoModerator Oct 18th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 18

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 conradrian Oct 18th

Do you think that most actors have ego-based ambitions, or that most actors actually love the craft of acting?

In other words; are most actors driven by either a vision of typical Hollywood success/gaining some sort of social respect by doing a good job at something that potentially makes them seem deep and understanding, or are most actors genuinely interested in...

Reddit by shutupandtakemyfunny Oct 18th

What’s my first step as a young actor looking to get into small short films in my area?

Reddit by jcahn123 Oct 18th

Tactful way for a tech intern to approach a casting intern?

Hey guys! I'm currently an engineering student who is interning at a major media company for the technology department. I also happen to be a long-time actor (mostly stage). When I'm not working, I'm producing shows, acting, running a theatre club, etc. So at...

Reddit by NYCactorDOS Oct 17th

The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC) Changed my life for the better!

I have read some negative reviews about TAPNYC here on reddit but I cannot even begin to imagine why. TAPNYC has changed my life for the better. I got all of my representation at TAPNYC - legit agent, manager, two commercial agents and a print agent. I met...

Reddit by Klezmoreh Oct 17th

Do I really need BFA in Acting? (TLDR at the bottom)

Background: I acted a LOT in high school. I was in at least two plays a year, I directed, interned at a professional theater...etc. Every time I acted, I'd get the most enthralling feedback. People came up to me after shows said, "Are you a professional...

Reddit by miceinwalls Oct 17th

2 agent interviews, how do I determine which one is good?

Hi actors, I need some advice! So I am about to have another interview with an agent. Now I am down to 2. **Agent A** or **Agent B.** Both agencies seem to rep for new clients with experience starting fro 2015-present. This means many of the actors are very...

Reddit by A_uniqueusername77 Oct 16th

Is it worth posting an ad for actors for a no budget short film?

I intend to make a small “duplass” $5 short film to shop around. I’ve had a screenplay optioned years ago, but this will be my first time behind the camera. Should I even post to a site looking for two actors? I just intend to submit it to some festivals...

Reddit by peacesignz Oct 16th

Who are some of the best up and coming/young adult actors you like?

Random, but I was curious. What young actresses/actors do you feel have great potential? I mean like under 30 yrs old or otherwise hasn't gotten huge accolades. Age doesn't really matter, just people who stand out who haven't gotten like an Oscar or whatever...

Reddit by Hiquirkykids Oct 16th

Money and working with my mom

Short version: I work as a kid actor and make money but my mom has taken it all (excluding 15% that has to go to the cougan account) until now where she’s offering she takes it all until 6k and then I get money until 8k and then I get 60% and she gets 40% but...

Reddit by iluye1 Oct 16th

Advice/encouragement when you feel like giving up?

I'm definitely not going to actually give up... live in LA, I have an amazing manager and agents, have a ton of opportunities. I lost a dream role that I tested at network level for 3 months ago. Ive really only put my head into "acting" for these 3 months...

Reddit by TheCloyd101 Oct 16th

Anthony Cloyd - Branding Survey

Hi there! I am an actor in LA gathering information about brand and type. It's so valuable to get information about your type from other people. Especially strangers. I would be so appreciative if you took 5 mins to give me your opinions in this google...