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Self tape and deadlines questions by Intrepid-Emotion-690 • last post Aug 14th
Hey all, I just signed with a new agent and they sent me my first self tape audition w/ them. They sent it through email and not through Actors Access or Casting workbook which where I used to receive my auditions from old rep and upload my tape myself so my rep can see them before sending to casting. Is the way I received my audition with new rep normal? Additionally - they included a deadline and I emailed them the tape through wetransfer. It’s past the deadline and they haven’t downloaded the self tape. So I’m a bit worried whether casting will still receive it. I also don’t want to micro manage my agent because I do trust them. So my questions really are - is it normal to receive auditions through email and not through the databases and if it’s also normal for agents to give you a deadline and then not acknowledge or sent a note if received? Lastly, how do you sent your reps your tapes? Noting that I’m in based in Toronto and my agent is based in Vancouver but submits to all to CDs. Thank you in advance.
In search of a scene partner for NY actor's studio audition. by These_Psychology_409 • last post Aug 14th
Hello all, the name's Tia. I'm reaching out to see if anyone would be interested in partnering up to audition for a membership to the NY Actor's Studio? The website is below for you to check out. If anyone is serious and interested in possibly working together we should continue the conversation. [https://theactorsstudio.org/](https://theactorsstudio.org/) I'll be on the look out if there are any responses. And thank you for your consideration.
i have no comment! by Admirable_Freedom751 • last post Aug 14th
no offense to them but since when were influencers actors? what talent? lip syncing? i’m sorry but as someone who’s always wanted to act on netflix and struggles daily with rejection due to where i live and no work visas blah blah. just to see this
LA actress/musician trying to leave a 7-year waitressing job — what paid entry-level film/music jobs should I be looking at? by Samanthacaspersunset • last post Aug 14th
I've been waitressing at the same place for almost 7 years. It's been good to me financially, and I’m grateful for that, but I’m at the point where I know I’m staying primarily because it’s safe and familiar. I’m an independent musician and have been actively working on my music, as well as getting involved in film/creative projects. I’m realizing that I don't necessarily need to quit working altogether — I need to start spending my weekdays doing something that moves me toward the life I'm actually trying to build. The nice thing is that I can currently work Friday–Sunday at the restaurant and make enough to cover my bills. That means I have Monday–Thursday available to pursue something else without immediately putting myself in a financial crisis. So I'm wondering: **if you were in my position, what paid jobs would you look into?** I'm completely open to starting at the bottom. PA work, production assistant, assistant to a producer/director, studio assistant, runner, production office work, music-related assistant work, etc. I'm especially interested in work that puts me around **film, music, production, or other creative projects** rather than just getting another unrelated 9–5. I'm also very comfortable in fast-paced environments and dealing with people, and after 7 years of serving I’m pretty used to multitasking, problem-solving, staying calm when things get chaotic, and anticipating what people need. For those of you actually working in the LA film/music industry: **What jobs would you recommend someone like me look for? Where are people actually finding these opportunities? Are there specific companies, studios, production offices, job boards, Facebook groups, websites, or people I should be reaching out to?** And if you made a similar transition yourself, I'd genuinely love to hear how you did it. I'm not looking for a shortcut. I think I'm just finally ready to stop spending all of my available time protecting myself from failure and start taking the risk of actually building the career I want.
Local Hire practice in Canada by Province? by DisastrousAd5587 • last post Aug 14th
I’m a new ACTRA performer trying to understand the actual industry practice around “local hire.” I recently spoke with ACTRA Toronto and was told that there are IPA provisions for Toronto-area performers working beyond a certain radius that can provide for transportation, accommodation and per diem. I’m not sure whether other ACTRA branches have equivalent provisions (I was told Montreal does, and I’m curious about other cities and what the norm is). The complication is that many casting calls specify a particular city as “local hire,” and it isn’t always clear whether that is a preference or a requirement. I understand the tax implications - more so I’m trying to understand how flexible production can be about housing/transportation for non-local performers, particularly when the production is in the same province. ACTRA advised me not to claim local hire if accepting the job would mean personally absorbing substantial travel and accommodation costs, since that can undermine the purpose of the provisions. I’m trying to understand the reality: if an actor indicates local hire (because it is preferred and/or they feel pressure) and is offered the role, but circumstances change and the out-of-pocket costs are no longer financially feasible, can a rep negotiate accommodation, transportation or per diem with production? Will this burn bridges? Or does indicating local hire mean the actor is expected to cover those costs regardless? How do actors and reps handle this in practice? I'd appreciate any insight.
White Plains - Dear Evan Hansen by schmigaschmiga • last post Aug 13th
Preparing Your Monologue for On-Camera Auditions by Laura Hammer • last post Aug 13th
Actors: If you could ask a veteran in the industry any question, what would it be? by Jackie Letkowski • last post Aug 13th
Ashley Renée Smith crafts an intriguing post that you may find interesting. Post your questions! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/What-Would-You-Ask-a-WGA-Screenwriter-Award-Winning-Producer-Actor-and-Author-Who-Talks-to-Industry-Pros-Ev
King Lear— Secret Theater by Porcupinerealness • last post Aug 13th
Improving Film Rehearsals by FluffyDoomPatrol • last post Aug 13th
Hi, I originally asked this on the directing subreddit, but I was wondering, as actors, what do you think could improve film rehearsals? I’ve recently been listening to and reading a lot of interviews with theatre actors. They all seem to love the rehearsal process for theatre which lasts two months and allows them to explore their character. Meanwhile they all seem to hate film, where they basically get one read-through and a block-through before being rushed in-front of a camera. I was just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or found a good way of rehearsing for film and tv. I imagine there must be some middle ground since film actors don’t need to be off-book on the same way.
Temporary appearance changes as an alt looking actor by ClubPenguinBeak • last post Aug 13th
I have a semi alternative appearance and I sometimes change my look in different ways(removing or adding piercings, slightly different hair, etc.). Nothing drastic, I don’t even dye my hair anymore so that I can keep a more consistent look, and I was told by my agent minor changes are fine as long as a similar vibe is there, and auditions haven’t been a problem so far. But what is the limit? Because I’m scared now that I maybe went too far with a change because I impulsively bleached my eyebrows last night and since it’s a big feature on my face that it will turn off casting. I don’t plan to keep them long though, just until it grows back to my natural eyebrow color. Would this be a problem? Would I need new headshots for each and every little change if I already have a certain look and they generally know what to expect? If it’s a problem I’m glad to change it back but I’m just nervous about it. I asked my agent too many questions and I feel annoying as a newbie so I’m posting here. Helppp.
Made a free browser tool for narrators: voice-following prompter plus ACX check. Looking for honest feedback by Al_RodriguezVo • last post Aug 13th
Hey all, I'm a voice actor who built a tool to hep me with longform narration and I'd love feedback from people here. It's called VoxPrompter and here's what it can actually do for you: The teleprompter follows your voice word by word as you speak. It waits when you pause, so you can take a breath, do a retake of a sentence, or sit with a beat without the script running away from you. If you've ever lost your place in a long narration session or had to juggle scrolling with one hand while performing, that's the problem it solves. No foot pedal, no marking up pages, no glancing down to find your line. The ACX check is for anyone doing audiobook work. Before you submit to ACX, you can drop a take into the free check page and it measures your peak, RMS, and noise floor against Audible's actual requirements, so you find out about problems before a rejection email does. If you've ever had a chapter bounced for noise floor and had to re-record, you know exactly how much time this saves. No account needed for that page. Everything runs in your browser and your audio never gets uploaded anywhere, which matters if you're working under NDA or just don't want your takes sitting on someone's server. Full transparency: there are paid tiers for extras, but the basic teleprompter and the ACX check page are free. That's not why I'm posting though. I want to know if there's anything missing or any quality changes I should make so this is actually useful to working narrators and the community from beginners to seasoned veterans. [Vox-prompter.com](http://Vox-prompter.com) if you want to try it. All feedback welcome, especially the brutal kind. Please send your feedback to [Support@vox-prompter.com](mailto:Support@vox-prompter.com) Thanks!!
Actor writing the screenplay? by Routine_Opinion9313 • last post Aug 13th
Hello all, I’ll keep it short and straightforward. There’s a director that I met and would love to work with, he has a couple of features on his name but he’s quite indie and tackling themes and ideas that I resonate with. We’ve already spoken and told each other we’ll work together one day. Right now he’s editing one of his features and has another planned for the future. I write fiction prose and he has said he likes my writing, so he told me he would be down to work on a script together with me in which I can also act. He told me I should send him some of my ideas and we’ll see from there, keeping in mind that he’s super busy this year and it’ll probably have to be a project on “low fuel.” While I love this idea of acting in a script that I write myself, it just sounds a bit wrong. We live in Europe so there’s a strong “auteur” sentiment, especially here in France. I don’t want to take his vision away, or his credit, nor do I want to seem self centered by writing myself into a film. I also don’t want to be too involved by accident, in the sense that I wouldn’t want to wake up one day being asked to go over the shotlist together, for example. I’m not sure how to feel about all of this especially because I’ve never been in a feature before and I’ve only acted in a few short films, so I’m still a newbie. But I do believe me and him are on the same wavelength and could create something good together, and I love writing anyway. I’m also interested in becoming a producer and studying toward that, so I would essentially not mind dealing with other departments, but I’m afraid there will be way too much work for someone who’s just supposed to act.
[HIRING] scare actors / LA Haunted Hayride by Born-Breadfruit6452 • last post Aug 13th
Calling all creatures of the night! Join us at our open casting call TOMORROW, AUGUST 14 - OR AUGUST 15! We are seeking high-energy scare actors to bring our LA Haunted Hayride 2026 to life. **Audition Details:** * **Dates & Times:** * Friday, August 14, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ; * and Saturday, August 15., 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • **Location:** Griffith Park Visitor Center at the picnic tables 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 **Details**: Pay: $20/hour. Event dates: September 18 to November 1. Availability: Evenings required. Experience: None needed - just a love for Halloween, stamina, and a wicked sense of fun. Join us in creating unforgettable frights for thousands of guests this spooky season! Apply at [https://losangeleshauntedhayride.com/application/](https://losangeleshauntedhayride.com/application/) Email [performance@lahauntedhayride.com](mailto:performance@lahauntedhayride.com) for more details. We can't wait to meet you!
Up in coming hollywood professional actor here just started 3 days ago can u guys give me tips to improve my acting craft by bustyleakingtoejuice • last post Aug 13th
I'm a gang member and me and my childhood friend made a job the big boss wants to zero my friend for messing up so many missions and this was his redemption buts he's a dollar short
STUDENT FILM NEEDS ACTORS/ACTRESSES by Ok_Western4447 • last post Aug 13th
Casting for Short Film Casting Local Non-Union actors only Non-Union shoot Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, CA Dates: September 2026, exact dates tba Character Breakdowns: 1.) Caucasian Male, 20's, Lead: Open minded, fun, bored/restless 2.) Latina, 50's, Supporting: Open minded, knows what she wants, confident 3.) African American female, 20's, supporting: Fun, curious 4.) Caucasian Male, 50's, supporting: Insecure, possessive Plot: A young man has a chance encounter with someone who opens his mind to a new way of looking at interpersonal relationships, and what that entails exactly. copy/imdb credit, food/drink offered no pay email me at \[filmmakersun78@yahoo.com
STUDENT FILM NEEDS ACTORS AND ACTRESSES IN LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY by Ok_Western4447 • last post Aug 13th
Casting for Short Film Casting Local Non-Union actors only Non-Union shoot Location: Los Angeles, Orange County, CA Dates: September 2026, exact dates tba Character Breakdowns: 1.) Caucasian Male, 20's, Lead: Open minded, fun, bored/restless 2.) Latina, 50's, Supporting: Open minded, knows what she wants, confident 3.) African American female, 20's, supporting: Fun, curious 4.) Caucasian Male, 50's, supporting: Insecure, possessive Plot: A young man has a chance encounter with someone who opens his mind to a new way of looking at interpersonal relationships, and what that entails exactly. copy/imdb credit, food/drink offered no pay email me at \[filmmakersun78@yahoo.com
Reaching out to CD after deadline by CombinationFlaky302 • last post Aug 13th
Hey guys, I recently had been self submitting on Actors Access for various projects and I received an audition request for one that I was super excited about. Shortly after a relative passed and I was not even thinking about anything else and missed the deadline. The role has some specific requirements that I fit and I think I would be a great fit for it. I wasn't able to leave a note to decline since the deadline passed. However, this is a smaller project with the CD covering various roles and I see their website and email online. Do you all think it would be appropriate if I reached out and sent over my audition that way? Not sure what the best practice is here and it's a unique situation. At minimum I wouldnt want them to not request from me in the future seeing I missed this.
Here's my first demo reel of voice impressions! by GoldMemecrab • last post Aug 13th
Hi! I'm TechiesVA, an aspiring rookie voice actor from Russia! I am fluent in both Russian and English, so voicing in English is not a problem! Here's my first demo, feel free to comment thoughts!
DRAMATIC REEL FEEDBACK - seeking constructive feedback on my first ever dramatic reel (please be gentle)! by aliyahakim4 • last post Aug 13th
Hey everyone, I’d love some feedback on my first ever dramatic reel! I also posted a comedic reel for feedback here in case you come across it and can reference both in your feedback. Both are my first ever reels I’ve compiled with the limited clips I have, so I would appreciate your gentle and constructive feedback. I understand that a good reel has a cinematic arc/effect and showcases range. I’m uncertain as to whether or not my reel really accomplishes either. However, in order to book more work that properly showcases my range as an actor, I feel I need some sort of reel to start, hence, this first edit. I am aware that one of the clips features shots of another actor which is discouraged in a reel, however, as I said, I have limited clips so I figured using what I have now in order to book more work to get more clips is better than nothing. To help frame your feedback, I would appreciate specific input on the following (however, still open to general impressions): \- Order of clips— how does the order flow? Are there any clips that are unnecessary? \- Range— does my reel lack it? It’s a dramatic reel so it obviously features me in dramatic roles, however, is it better to find a way to showcase range? Is it even encouraged to organize my clips into a comedic vs. dramatic reel? \- Quality of the clips— are the quality of the clips decent enough to have in my reel? \- “Type”— does this reel at least accomplish showcasing what types I can be cast in? Based on it, what types would you say I could be cast in? \- Would you recommend that I use this reel to apply for boutique, developmental reps? Or should I wait until I book more projects that better showcase my range? Thanks so much in advance to those who engage with this ?