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Reddit by thisisnotarealperson Sep 28th

Impromptu /r/acting book club: "Directing Actors" by Judith Weston

I just started this yesterday, got it from my library. It's been recommended a million times and I'm finally getting around to it. It's written for people interested in directing film and TV, but as I understand it it's a valuable perspective for actors as...

Reddit by eddiemagic7 Sep 28th

A few marketing tips and advices for actors about how to forward your career using social media and other tactics.

Short little video I uploaded on my YouTube channel talking about strategies actors and models may use to promote themselves in the industry! Hopefully one of these tips help someone! If you enjoyed please subscribe✌

Reddit by TheGoofyPharaoh Sep 27th

What are the rules regarding SAG members working on international productions?

How do international actors (say for example Mads Mikkelsen or Penelope Cruz) get to work on projects in their home countries in accordance to SAG rules and regulations? Do these international productions enforce and abide by SAG contracts? Say if I were a...

Reddit by AutoModerator Sep 27th

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 27

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 Eightyeightleonard Sep 27th

Angry Roger/Nice Roger - Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

Last night I gave angry Roger a spin. Initially I had been doing Roger as a bit more mellow, a tad bit soft. Roger is a guy that left his wife (and dog) to move to London. As part of that he got involved with Judy, who initially said she wasn't going to...

Reddit by number001 Sep 27th

Whats the best place to find auditions if you're going to be in LA for a visit?

I'm going to visit LA sometime soon - anyway I could find some auditions? Any site I could find good auditions?

Reddit by danaeuep Sep 27th

Any thoughts on this?

Reddit by Theurbanalchemist Sep 27th

Showfax, self tape, practice

So I’ve been listening to a podcast and dig the idea of studying sides from Showfax and putting them on tape. (Audrey helps Actors podcast). My question is, should I send these to my manager to send to these casting directors? Put them up as clips or keep...

Reddit by spaceboy84 Sep 27th

Callback questions

I went to a commercial audition. I got a callback for 2 days later. 1) I keep seeing on the web that people say you should wear the exact same clothes. Is this really the right thing to do? 2) If they are casting, say, 12 roles, how many actors get called...

Reddit by thisnoobisonfire Sep 26th

Do I have a bad agent or is this normal? I need advice please.

Hi guys I have been thinking bout this for a while and wanted to ask the community if I should drop my agent or if this is normal behavior... This might be kinda long, I'm sorry, I just really need advice and to get this off my chest. Okay so starting at the...

Reddit by lilwoodzey2013 Sep 26th

Tips on connecting with recent film graduates

Does anyone have tips on ways to make connections with film/cinematography graduates or new filmmakers who are looking to develop their craft? Just trying to find ways to be proactive as an actor and continue to keep the creative juices flowing by shooting...

Reddit by Toby_2104 Sep 26th

Motivation (long question)

A year ago I decided I was going to put my all into becoming a screen actor (I’m 17). However, I couldn’t find any roles anywhere near me, slowly I started forgetting to check backstage.com and I lost motivation, it’s been a rough time, Anxiety disorder and...

Reddit by caalittlemiss Sep 26th

Looking for advice from an experienced, working actor

Is anyone who is an EXPERIENCED, WORKING actor willing to open their DMs to me for questions? I'm at a point where I feel very lost and just want some advice when it comes to acting (some of the stuff that I'm lost about I'd rather not share openly). I don't...

Reddit by MuvHugginInc Sep 26th

My Guide to Becoming a Represented/Working Actor

This isn’t expansive, and it may be old news to a lot of folks since I only started a short while ago, but I wish I had a breakdown like this when I was getting started. I hope this can help someone. 1. GET PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS - I underestimated this in...

Reddit by thizzle44 Sep 26th

Current TV Shows for Mid-20's Actors

What are some TV shows on networks/cable/streaming platforms in the US that are fitting for young adult and mid-20's actors? Asking for a fellow actor friend who is trying to find shows that they are a fit for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Reddit by Winniehiller Sep 26th

AUDITIONS - A FREE CHANCE TO PRACTICE YOUR CRAFT

Backstage by BuffetDestroyer Sep 25th

Here goes nothing...

Hey good people, I recently just finished Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly" (an awesome read for anyone by the way, but especially actors) and I have been trying to put myself out there more and being comfortable with vulnerability. Alas, I would like to...

Backstage by BuffetDestroyer Sep 25th

What to do, what to do, what to do??

Hey y'all My first post here! Okay, so a little background info of where I'm at right now acting wise, and then I'll ask for advice. Been acting for about 2 years, so still very green. Signed with two different agents for commercial and theatrical about a...

Reddit by HeinzFineden Sep 25th

2MinAudition Acting Competition

Hello! My name’s Jason and I’m an actor! I entered myself into an acting competition not too long ago and have made it halfway through! However, I’ve run into a bit of a snag. You see, the competition is run on votes, so the quality of the performance sort of...

Reddit by lomaxfellow Sep 25th

Strange question about one's appearance...

I've been training to become an actor for a little while now. I'm thinking about doing background work just to observe what life is like on a set and learning about proper etiquette. I'm going to get my head shots done soon as well. Now, I have had a certain...