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Reddit by BoomShakalaka2004 Jan 26th

Pursuing acting to clear off a goal?

Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream...

Reddit by astronaut4235 Jan 26th

At what point should you conclude that it's just not in the cards for you to be a working actor?

this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many...

Reddit by SwimGood22 Jan 26th

Who are rising actors that live in New York City?

Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?

Reddit by SufficientAdagio914 Jan 26th

“I realised that a top-class footballer could be over the hill by the age of 30, and I was already 23. I decided to become an actor and it turned out to be one of my more intelligent moves”. Sean Connery.

What does this mean for acting?

Reddit by CrazyVegetable3187 Jan 26th

How to respond to an actress asking why she wasn't called back for one role (but was for the other)?

I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything...

Reddit by dtwild Jan 25th

An Actor Prepares: For the DC Non-Equity Auditions

Reddit by tmoneyswaggg Jan 25th

best acting classes in LA (or online classes based anywhere)

Ive been doing some research and the best ones Ive found are: * Ruskin school of acting * Cynthia Bain young actors studio * Warner Laughlin studios * Gloria Garayua * Sam Stiglitz * Baron Brown * Playhouse west la * BGB acting studio If you have any...

Reddit by ComfyLiz Jan 24th

Is acting something I should pursue?

Hi there! I’m a 21 year old transgender woman from the Vancouver area. I used to do theatre in high school, being cast as a lead several times. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and no potential career options have given me the same joy as when I...

Reddit by PositivelyAwesome19 Jan 24th

Can I cast a SAG actor for a personal project of mine

I’m wanting to film a scene from a pilot I wrote. Would just barely be under 13 minutes. Not sending it to any festivals. Just something to post online. A few of the actors who are friends of mine, are SAG. I am not. Would I be able to use them in this simple...

Reddit by ActivelyLostInTarget Jan 24th

Bad productions

So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot...

Reddit by chaot7 Jan 24th

[Networking] Any actors in Staten Island?

I make zero budget film and occasionally act. I used to work in post production. I fell out of it and am now falling back into filmmaking. I'm focusing on short film and I've done a 20 minute superhero piece, a 5 minute zombie piece and am about to shoot a...

Reddit by Actortainment Jan 24th

Emotionally Filling the Frame - What Makes a Good Actor?

Reddit by garakplain Jan 24th

PSA: Nine 9 agency is a scam, please don’t waste your money. No legitimate agent asks for money upfront. At least they were polite.

Reddit by leonmorganacting Jan 24th

3 things I follow as an Actor

1. Take your craft seriously, not the industry. 2 Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they can be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. 3. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

Reddit by TheDragonLunch Jan 24th

Actors, what city do you live in for Acting? How is that going?

I am in school for performing arts and once I graduate I was going to move to either Atlanta, New York, or Los Angeles. I've been doing research on each possible location to see what would have the best opportunities specific to me. Atlanta seems like the...

Reddit by SwimGood22 Jan 24th

Can a non union actor perform in a SAG signatory project?

Have a short film with a SAG actor and non union actor both interested. Obviously, the project needs to be SAG signatory for the union actor to perform, but a, I allowed to use non union actors as well? My understanding is there’s a special contract drafted...

Reddit by Impossible-Salt-4940 Jan 24th

How does a first time feature director get a BAFTA winner, Emmy nominated actor Paul Mescal to star in her film?

I absolutely adored Aftersun, I’m just genuinely curious as to how Paul Mescal, who was an acclaimed actor, still somewhat up and coming in some regard I guess, gets attached to a small indie like this with a first time director. Anyone know? Like I said I’m...

Reddit by More_Nothing_1576 Jan 24th

First Chemistry Read (any tips)

Hey all I submitted a self tape for a supporting role in a sag short film and received a call back asking me to come in for a chemistry read with the other actors, i’m super excited but nervous at the same time, have any tips on how I should prepare?

Reddit by love_acting99 Jan 24th

A Fun Little Question: Pros and Cons of TV vs Film vs Voiceover

What are the things you like (pros) about each medium and things you're not a fan of (cons) about each medium? I'm mainly asking this as a fun little thing for everyone to contribute their point of view to. I love acting in any form (I'm currently a stage...

Reddit by Emergency-Charge7572 Jan 24th

I’m just starting out as a Voice Actor professionally and I made my first demo reel :) I was wondering what places on the web I could find some forums or something for look for voice jobs?