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Reddit by seanbradley793 Jan 20th

Professional Credit UK

So I recently acquired a short line on a TV series, however the TV series hasn’t come out yet and I’m not sure on what the role would be named. Am I still able to add this as a credit on Spotlight or do I have to wait until it is aired? UK Actors

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Jan 20th

Finding conflict in scripts and discerning objectives

We all know that conflict is what creates drama. But sometimes, it's hard to find conflict in certain scenes. I've read that there's conflict in every scene. But the problem is that it's hard to find conflict in EVERY scene. Isn't conflict when two...

Reddit by GoogleMenu Jan 20th

Small town folk

Any successful actors who came from a no name town of a no name state, what was your journey like? What you did, how old you were, certain things you regret doing or not doing. Overall obstacle’s?

Reddit by MisterJose Jan 20th

What is it about being "Shakespearean trained" that makes such actors so reliable?

I'm not an actor, and I've seen and heard of 'Shakespearean trained' actors my whole life without ever actually knowing what that involves. What do they actually teach you in that school of acting? What makes it different from anything else?

Reddit by larrythefatcat Jan 20th

Tips on getting W2s from specific payroll companies (electronically)?

After 2 (mostly) rough years, 2022 was the first year I was able to make the majority of my income as a SAG performer in LA. I did quite a bit of BG work, but I was also fortunate enough to finally try my hand at being a stand-in and (almost literally)...

Reddit by Movie-Connoisseur Jan 20th

Headshots questions

Hi. Currently I’m reading Jenna Fischers “The Actors Life: A Survival Guide” and loving it. In the book she mentions how you should ask other people (no friends or family, only actors, teachers, acquaintances, etc.) for 5 adjectives on what they think of you...

Reddit by AutoModerator Jan 19th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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 Edthebig Jan 19th

Here's what I think, I think people like The Rock and Kevin Hart are great actors, just horrible character actors.

People usually say that actors like Kevin Hart, The Rock etc. are bad actors, but they really aren't. They do just play themselves in every movie, but they are very believable. The reason we call them bad actors is cause there are really no bad actors on...

Reddit by racheltolmach2022 Jan 19th

How to move to LA and become an actor?

I watched "Wednesday" and really want to be like the cast because they were my age (20) and looked like they had a lot of fun. How do I move to LA to become an actor on Netflix with only $500 in my bank account? What are the financial and career logistics?

Reddit by Sims2Enjoy Jan 19th

How can I get an agent?

Like the title implies I would like to know what's the best way to get an agent and how can I tell if someone is trying to scam me or not as I was once scammed by those fake modeling agents, so this made me rather insecure while considering how to get an...

Reddit by Emergency-Method-739 Jan 19th

UK Actors - will my agent mind if take a job on a film as an extra

I recently got signed by an agent last September. During my interview, I mentioned briefly that I occasionally did work as an extra to learn about what it’s like on set, though we didn’t discuss it in detail… Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, where I asked my...

Reddit by Hot-Space8691 Jan 19th

A "bad" reel vs no reel at all? Which would get more auditions?

Hello fellow actors I have a question regarding reels. So I am fairly new to this and don't really have a legit reel yet. I did a decently size project but I have to wait for it to come back so for now I am using a self made demo reel with self tapes etc. Now...

Reddit by _savannah_jenkins_ Jan 19th

What are some of the best flexible jobs for an actor to have?

I am having trouble deciding since there are so many different flexibles for so many different jobs but what are some of the best flexible jobs so I can pursue my acting career?

Reddit by longbdingaccount01 Jan 19th

Hi all! I'm not an actor at all, but I would greatly appreciate feedback from you all on if you think I'm coming off genuine in this

Reddit by CubedSquare95 Jan 19th

Looking for Voice Actress to voice a valley-girl radio DJ for VTTRPG

Looking for a voice actress in any age range that can do a convincing valley girl accent. There are 21 full DJ intros, totaling at 1062 words. **Our budget is $100 USD but this can be negotiated.** Our preferred method of payment would be PayPal, but this is...

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Jan 19th

Finding conflict in scripts and discerning objectives

We all know that conflict is what creates drama. But sometimes, it's hard to find conflict in certain scenes. I've read that there's conflict in every scene. But the problem is that it's hard to find conflict in EVERY scene. Isn't conflict when two...

Reddit by 3sheepinatrenchcoat Jan 19th

Question about portraying a character who becomes disabled (Gruesome Playground Injuries?)

Hi everyone! I recently joined an acting class, and my scene partner and I have been assigned the play Gruesome Playground Injuries to work on. I’ll be playing the role of Doug. My teacher suggested we work on the Zamboni scene at the end of the play. But a...

Reddit by Abstract_Corduroy74 Jan 19th

Feelings of loneliness in the field of acting

This isn't related to the craft of acting, but it's a part of my own experiences with other actors and students of acting. For a large majority of my time as a student actor (I'm a 22 year-old male in my senior year of college), I've never felt like I have...

Reddit by oldmoneybaby Jan 18th

Genderfluid actor afraid of not being accepted

I want to be a film actor but I am also genderfluid (born female) and my dream is to be able to play both female and male roles, you know. I'm going to get top surgery as I intended (been wanting it for years) and if I need a breast for female roles I thought...

Reddit by LlttleGuy Jan 18th

Actors Access Notifications

I built an app that searches actors access in my region once a minute and texts me a link to the latest breakdown when it finds a new one. I have to use a third party system that costs but I think it’s worth it for me at least. Would you be interested in it?...