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Reddit by UkeSin Jun 9th

First movie?

Hi! I'm a young actress, and I got a job as an extra in a movie. I have to shoot next Monday. I'm kind of nervous, I'm still underage so I'm not very experienced. I've been acting for a long time but not in front of people. Recently I started with musical...

Reddit by mranimal2 Jun 9th

Actors Life: Andrea Sooch

Hey everyone, my friend interviewed Andrea Sooch from Claws. Please take your time and read the interview: https://geeks.media/actor-s-life?_ga=2.84386524.452632180.1528386162-1696653562.1526598701. It's for a new blog he's doing called Actor's Life. If you...

Reddit by TYLER_DURDEN_JIMMY Jun 9th

Are there any other acting studios opened by famous actors, such as James Franco's Studio 4, that are still open?

Hence the question above. Found Studio 4 is closed, and just wondering

Reddit by Card_For_Humanity Jun 9th

Has anyone been an extra in a tv show/movie?

I have a habit of paying attention to the extras in whatever tv show or movie that I’m watching. I’m always thinking “while the scene with the main characters is going on, what are the extras talking about in the background? Why do they look so busy?” My...

Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 9th

There Are No Stupid Questions - Jun 9

Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. So ask away!

Reddit by seannyboy217 Jun 8th

Commission procedure?

My girlfriend is currently working on her professional development essay on her college course (basically about the acting industry and how to be a working actor). There's a section asking about commission procedure and neither of us have a clue what it is...

Reddit by Wutini Jun 8th

Thoughts on Comedic Reel

Hey guys. I'm gonna update my reel and throw it up on Actors Access. Since they charge an arm and a leg, I want to make sure that it isn't going to be a waste of my money. Let me know what you think could use some work or things I could add to make it better...

Reddit by elitegenoside Jun 8th

How do People Quit?

I realize that there are many obvious answers to this, but I really don’t see it. I’ll be the first to say I e not been doing this very long and haven’t accomplished anything of note. I have hit that point where a lot of people fall off though. I’ve done a...

Reddit by ActingAdvicr Jun 8th

Acting Noob, Need Some Advice

Sup, Reddit. Sorry if I may come off as stupid, but I am new to the performing arts. You know when people say "follow your dreams?" Well for my entire life I would dream as myself as playing different roles in films. I would just daydream about it. Every day...

Reddit by suspendersbender Jun 8th

Haven't had much luck on Actors Access but maybe changing my headshot will help. Any advice on which headshots to use?

Reddit by danny080694 Jun 8th

Acting podcasts?

Looking for podcasts of actor interviews. I already know about Off Camera with Sam Jones, is there anything else like that?

Reddit by bonesofcahaba Jun 8th

Hypothetical-Casting an actors younger self

a talented unknown actor looks a good bit, not remarkably, like a certain renowned actor in their youth they have the same build and unique voice, hair color and complexion. how would they put they pitch themselves to the creators to portray that actor in a...

Reddit by sdfgasdfagdfgsdfg Jun 8th

Any NYC-based actor/writers interested in partnering up and starting a production company?

I used to write and shoot on my iphone, recently begun meeting local filmmakers to take it to the next level on better equipment, but I'm really hungry for a partnership, somebody that can meet my energy/hustle and wants to build something together. starting...

Reddit by deepthinker96 Jun 7th

How did you get interested in being an Actor?

Hey To start with me i can remember it started when i was 15 (21 now). I saw a teenage movie and in one scene i thought 'hey i could have made this better'. I sadly forgot the title of the movie. I actually only have thought of it till now, because im in a...

Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 7th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 7

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 usefulpenguin5 Jun 7th

Process of submitting via email to talent agents

Hey fellow actors, I have two questions in regards to submitting to talent agents via email. 1. Do I write cover letters in the body of email and then attach the suggested files (headshot, resume, reel) or is the cover letter its own pdf that we attach as...

Reddit by ottwrights Jun 7th

Paypal Artists? Alternatives for Money-making?

Hi, I would definitely include myself in the category of an "unsuccessful" professional actor. I prefer the Michigan area due to location and I'm plenty involved in a lot of different live projects. Is it weird to drop in a bio that I have a paypal in the...

Reddit by Healthyactress Jun 7th

Medical physical tests for lead actors in series? What does that involve?

Reddit by owlydew Jun 7th

Resources for Facial Expressions

Redditors that have improved their range of facial expressions - what resources did you use? Did you focus on imitating a certain model or actor? Any good youtube or book recommendations for this?

Reddit by OnlineJethro Jun 7th

Do Non-union actors working under a SAG contract get paid for fittings and hair cuts?

Non-union actor working under a SAG contract. Fitting is a few days prior to the official work day. Hair cut is likely on the same day as the fitting. Production is in a "right to work" State. Is that paid as a bump? Hourly rate? Help is appreciated.