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Reddit by TheBigDog81 Jun 26th

Who is considering acting in China? Ive been here acting for 5 years + already. Interested to hear peoples thoughts and why they are considering moving here to Act!

Reddit by ottwrights Jun 26th

Saw the $75 headshot price...but I wanted to see what this community thought first

Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 26th

Discuss a performance you saw recently - Jun 26

Talk about a performance you saw recently, in any medium-stage, TV, film. Good or bad; what did you like about it? What didn't seem to work? The more specific the better.

Reddit by Locogooner Jun 25th

How can I make a 20 year old actress look 10 years older?

So my short film is about a retired ballerina. There's a short scene of her at the beginning of the film aged in her early 20s and then the rest of the film is set while she's in her early thirties. The actress is perfect for the role, just looks a bit young...

Reddit by dinklerberGG Jun 25th

STOP!

tips. never practice in the mirror- you’re never going to get the right facial expression on your face if you keep looking at yourself. also you might feel awkward. watch a lot of movies, learn the craft!! forget about watching the movie for the plot.. watch...

Reddit by nice_username_dude Jun 25th

Help - How do I get my footage into a reel?

I am an actor in NYC , I have some footage and hoping to get it edited in a reel. I am student and not making much, anyone have recommendation of a program I could use to do it myself or a company that does this for a reasonable price. Any advice is welcomed...

Reddit by n_reedus Jun 25th

Any good acting schools in Sydney (Australia)?

I’m a bit of a film buff and the world of films/movies amazes me especially with actors and their talents. Any tips? on how I can get started from no experience at all and work my to the top as I’ve got the willingness to work hard, Network and whatever as...

Reddit by caalittlemiss Jun 25th

How do actors without agents get under 5/co-star/guest star roles?

Reddit by UnrepeatableHill Jun 25th

Need an actor; approximately how much would a casting agency cost in LA?

I'm looking for a actor for a short online skit and was thinking of going through casting agencies. Does anyone know the approximate price range of contracting a casting agency in LA for one actor? Other questions if someone can answer! 1. Are there other...

Reddit by donnie_marko Jun 25th

Advice on Networking

Hey Actors. A little help. I am a newbie in the professional acting realm and had a question about “networking.” In my studies, I found a lot of people suggesting to get a headshot, resume, Backstage/AA, and to network. I feel like I am crossing the T’s but I...

Reddit by actorgod888 Jun 25th

Comedic actor.. advice.

I’m signed with one of Canada’s top talent agencies. I’m currently based in Vancouver Canada. I have been acting for film and tv for about 4 years now with some basic guest stars.. nothing crazy. I haven’t been marketing my self as a comedic actor, in fact...

Reddit by AvaJedi Jun 25th

I'm a working actor in LA! AMA

I've been on this subreddit a few times, and I'd love to give back to this community. I'd prefer to stay anonymous because I don't want any publicity from this. I'm on a break between productions right now so I just wanted to inspire and help people by...

Reddit by brujulro Jun 25th

I am 15, and want to know what I can do now for my acting future.

Hi all. So yes, I am very young, maybe even too young for some of you to believe me, but acting is what I want to do. Full stop. Drama has been a beacon of light for me for a long time, and I am in love with the process of putting together a show, the...

Reddit by mirrorsarereflective Jun 24th

How do actors in movies cry tears in scenes? Do they disciss with director?

films like Viola Davis in Doubt Or Michelle Williams in Blue Valentine, where they actresses are crying tears in scenes. Im talking about union projects and major ones. I dont get it. Does the actor tell the director that they will be crying and will be using...

Reddit by MarkiiMoe Jun 24th

The best damned self tapes ever?

I have some serious overkill equipment sitting around my house from my brother’s film setup. So I figured why move a few things around my podcasting room and set a self tape studio for some extra cash. Equipment: Canon C100 mkii w/17-55mm lens Sennhieser...

Reddit by Enjolras55 Jun 24th

Question about casting sites like AA, Backstage

When you submit to projects on things like Actors Access or Backstage, what do they typically ask you to prepare for an audition? Is it usually monologues, or do they send you sides before the audition? Is there any point of submitting if you don't have a...

Reddit by TheDarkKnightBegins Jun 24th

25-year old Indonesian male aspiring to be a sex symbol in the US. What's the best way to start?

Hi guys, I'm now 25 years old and 5 months, South East Asian, 167cm/5'6", quite athletic, speak English well and some French and Mandarin. I had an idea of becoming an actor when I was 16. But the thing is I didn't realize I was actually aiming to be a sex...

Reddit by orangealiensmiling Jun 24th

Started auditioning.

I been training acting and still on training. Recently I started auditioning like 1-2month ago. I haven’t casted to anything. Is thus normal for everyone? So far I been to about 10 auditions.

Reddit by FluffyWof Jun 24th

I wish there was a stronger emphasis on the technicality (eg staying on your marks) of acting in drama school.

After all the prep work of character work, script analysis and remembering to stay loose in a scene, I wish we had been told more of the importance of the technical side of acting. Eg working with a camera, remembering to get to a mark on a certain word but...

Reddit by EssamLofty Jun 23rd

Joe Rogan - Actors Are Mentally Unstable