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Reddit by mirrorsarereflective May 30th

Head movements in screen acting?

Some advise to avoid it and soem say that its necessary to feel natural... I dont know. Thougbts? I feel if there is too much head movement than it becomes cartoonish... But if its too stiff. It looks like the actor is nervous. I feel most performances I have...
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Reddit by ithastogeteasier999 May 30th

at what point to do you stop? at what point do you just accept that it's not possible to do this anymore? that the industry rejects you?

ive been obsessed with acting my whole life. i've been broke my entire adult life. i had a decent boutique agent and manager for a short period but i was fucked up in my head and dropped them, because as the result of pursuing this life, i basically have no...
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Reddit by alucky14 May 30th

Acting for the camera programs in NYC?

I'm about to start William Esper Studio's 2 year program next fall, but definitely want to spend either the summer in between, or afterwards in a comprehensive acting for the camera program. My top choice would be NYU Stonestreet's summer program, however I...
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Reddit by CuspChaser111 May 30th

Is it possible to be a strong actor yet still never book off tape?

I book on-camera auditions when I go in for them. I just haven’t had much luck with sending in tapes...I feel sending in tapes isn’t as easy if you don’t have a “distinctive” look... thoughts?
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Reddit by TheBlindBard16 May 29th

Two questions, entirely unrelated, from a guy who isn’t involved in acting at all

Hey I just had a couple questions that have always nagged at me about acting and having the option to try. 1. How exactly does an actor decide how to deliver a line? I know movies have multiple takes so I figure the answer is “deliver a line in multiple ways...
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Reddit by ithastogeteasier999 May 29th

What constitutes a "non-union" production? SAG actor asking

i joined the union too early and I want to know what I can and cannot do. I know things like Investigation Discovery or non\-union cable productions are off the table. But me filming a scene for my reel with my friends is not considered a "non\-union"...
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Reddit by SouperBryn May 29th

Seeking skype/pen pals who are studying acting, directing, or playwriting at the graduate level (repost r/theatre)

Hey there! I am an undergraduate student at a state school (that shall remain nameless) who is looking to connect up with students from other programs to just plain talk about theatre. I'm beginning the process of prepping for grad school auditions in winter...
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Reddit by DirtyFungus May 29th

Should I start an acting class in my area as a beginner?

Where I live there aren’t many acting classes around at all, and the ones that are around are ridiculously expensive and likely scams. I’m a amateur actor who’s a young man that has taken acting class before. Everything from cold reads, auditions, scripts...
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Reddit by OffChestThrowaway123 May 29th

Take a Non-Speaking Play Role, or Stay Behind the Scenes?

Hi! First time posting here, so apologies if I don't adhere to the proper rules. I also don't know anything about acting, so please be kind. The setting: I'm a 30\-something year old who is finally trying to take up the acting mantle after years of thinking...
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Reddit by duhpolan May 29th

Noob acting in a friend's feature soon - need quick crash course

Okay, it's probably impossible. But I need something as close as possible. Basically, my friend is asking me to act in his film because he needs and Asian teen (I'm not a teen but I look like one) and after multiple rounds of casting, he cannot find anyone. I...
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Reddit by ZaxMarquee May 29th

Diana Castle or Margie Haber Acting Classes in L.A.

Hello fellow actors! I was planning on taking classes with one of these teachers and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or experiences with either of them that they’d be willing to share!
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Reddit by galaxyprintleggings May 29th

Would you rather be good or lucky?

I heard a story recently of a hockey coach who was asked if he would rather be a good player or a lucky one. As an actor, if you had to, which one would you choose? The words ''good'' and ''lucky'' are up to your interpretation.
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Reddit by Blackunited May 28th

Want to be in our movie

Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka is an actor and director, known for Brotherhood (2016), The Intent (2016) and Legacy (2015) to be in are we dead yet link in http://blackunited.co.uk #acting
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Reddit by DivisionalMedia May 28th

Hey Actors/Actresses, will you check out the site I built?

I’m looking for any actors/actresses looking for exposure to test my site, Talentspots.com It’s essentially a talent and crew network I just made that’s designed to showcase models, actors, film crew, photographers and creatives and connect them to jobs and...
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Reddit by Snitchinaditch May 28th

Looking for actor/creative flatmates in London.

Hey guys, I'm a 21\-year\-old British actor currently based in the North, but now that I've secured a London agent and most of my auditions/work is in London, I'm hoping to move down by the end of August. So, is there anybody on here that would maybe like to...
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Reddit by Mortalix138 May 28th

Acting in Michigan

Hello all I was wondering if there are any of you out there acting in Michigan? I'm and 23yr old wanna be actor trying to he his start but aside from few musical theater opportunities I can't seem to find anything for film, short, student, or features. If...
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Reddit by baryll May 27th

I don’t know what to do...

So I started training in the 3rd grade, I am now 21. I am a middle eastern american actor in the south, I speak fluent english farsi and french. I have plenty of credits on my resume but no SAG credits and a lack of work that I can use for a reel. The issue...
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Reddit by penguin_reddit May 27th

NYU Tisch BFA Drama or USC BA Theatre ?

Ah, an age old debate between the two coasts. First and foremost, I'd like to say that I'm extremely grateful to have been accepted to both schools as a transfer student for this upcoming Fall 2018 semester. A little bit of info. about myself; Although I...
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Reddit by SeventhFleetLeader May 27th

Advice for an aspiring actor

Hi guys! I'm reasonably new to this reddit. I just wondered if you guys had any advice you could give me on how to pursue a career in the acting/film industry. I'm 16 years old and I finish high school in 2 weeks! I'm extremely passionate about acting and...
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Reddit by euanmitch May 27th

Some questions about applying to agents

My apologies if these questions are A\) Dumb, or B\) Have been asked before. Young actor, a good amount of experience on my resume, sending out my first wave of applications to smaller local agencies and London mega\-agencies alike. Some last minute questions...
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