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Help! I have to turn down a role. Even if I lose my agent by Throwawaypotatas • last post Jan 6th
Hey all. Like most other actors, particularly those of us who went to college or conservatory, It has been drilled into me to NEVER turn down a role. Despite this being my career, my face, and my life I’ve gone with the flow of my agent or others and been admonished for opinions or desires of my own. I have now been offered a film that I must turn down. There is no convincing me otherwise. The people making it may have the money/resources to be SAG and give everyone a nice check but their work is offensively bad and if I were to be involved in their product I would legitimately hate myself. Turning this project down means pretty good money lost for my agent. I respect my agent as a human being, I want to be professional in my conversation with them and need help approaching this respectfully. I understand my agent could drop me. I am willing to make that sacrifice. Does anyone have any advice to how to start this conversation? And please don’t encourage me to take the part, it would be like purposefully signing on to do The Room without any of the cult status. Has anyone hear had experience with turning down a bad offer?
Any advice on getting my first movie/TV role by Mikill_Wotan • last post Jan 6th
I've been acting since i was 10 and i really want to become a professional actor. I have always wanted to be an actor ever since i was little. I don't have an agent or a manager, so I'm on my own when it comes to finding roles. I live near DC so any advice or tips to finding casting calls and landing my first gig would be very appreciated. i am an 18 year old white guy, (with braces uggghhh) I am moving to Philadelphia in august so if anyone knows of auditions in Philadelphia that starts filling in august that would also be helpful. THANK YOU for taking the time to read this and thank you even more if you decide to respond with helpful advice!
Is starting my career after community college an ok plan? by CurlyFriezs • last post Jan 6th
I’m currently a freshman at my local CC. I’m 19 and I’ve always known I wanted to be an actor. Did theatre camps when I was little and did drama all through middle school and high school. I’m currently working towards an Associate of Fine Arts with a concentration in theatre. I’m starting to get the feeling that I’m missing out. While I enjoy my actual acting classes, I feel like I’m waisting my time taking all these gen Ed’s. They’re not going to do anything for me when it comes to my career. Part of the reason I chose to go to college was because it was a safer plan and I got to live with my parents a little longer. But I’m starting to think that I just need to move on with my life. I know moving out to LA is scary and I’ll need to do a lot to prepare. Trust me I’ve done a lot of research. I know I’ll need a place to live. I know I’ll need a steady but flexible job. And I know I’ll probably need to enroll in more acting classes and obviously get an agent. But I’m ready to do it all. Since my parents have already paid for classes, I’m going to stick it out no matter what until I get my Associates. It would be incredibly unfair for their money to just go down the drain for nothing. But afterwards am I really missing out on anything by not getting Bachelors in Arts? Because at the end of the day we all know these arts degrees are basically worthless. But nobody studies acting for the degree. We do it to get the experience and improve our craft. And I’m starting to feel like I have enough experience and just want to go out and do the real thing. Since I’m still a freshman, I have over a year to prepare for this if it’s what I decide to do. But I want to hear your guys’ thoughts.
episodic and feature films by anchovy7 • last post Jan 6th
Dumb question but are all projects listed as feature films on actors accses movies, and are all episodic projects tv shows?
Cost of Actors Access? by throwawayyyycount • last post Jan 6th
If you have an agent that submits you through breakdown express do you still have to pay for each submission if you’re doing the “free” account
Voice actors for 2D animation short film from Gobelins School (Paris) by No-Breadfruit-511 • last post Jan 6th
Hello all ! ☺️ We are a team of 5 final year students* from the school "Gobelins, l'école de l'image", one of top school for animation filmaking. Gobelins graduation movies are published on Youtube (https://youtube.com/@gobelins) every year. We are currently directing our graduation movie, a 5min action/drama movie. It takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Uganda and features a group of rowdy kids. We are looking for several volunteering voice actors for kids voice as well as one adult male voice. Due to our movie taking place in Uganda, we are looking in priority for voice actors with Ugandan or East Africa background. The dialogues will be english. We have a studio for sound recording at Gobelins school if you reside in Paris, otherwise if you have the appropriate setup for clean voice recording, you could do it from home :) Due to NDA we can't post too much on the movie but can send an animatic and more info/concept art to applicant. The school does not give us any budget for voice acting so unfortunatly we are looking for volunteers. But you will be free to use the movie for your voice demoreel afterward. Contact us at : clemence.drion@edu.gobelins.fr Feel free to send a voice demo if you already have one otherwise we will provide you with some test lines ;) Thank you very very much! Have a nice day and thanks for reading *our team consist of three african students and two europeans :) sorry english is not my native language!!
What is Los Angeles really like for job-searching actors? by mountainrover • last post Jan 6th
What is LA really like? I may want to try out casting down there is it ok or is it ruthless? I am sixty and I was thinking of going down there to live and try out for older-man and character roles and I am 6'7" tall and British (accent) so I have some distinguishing factors meaning the pool of people going up for parts I would be up for would be way smaller. I have a modest monthly income and my daytimes are completely free and flexible (for auditions) Or am I talking donkey-doo? lol :) PS an I do LA auditions by video now?
Voice actors needed for 2D animation short film from Gobelins School (Paris) by No-Breadfruit-511 • last post Jan 6th
Hello all ! ☺️ We are a team of 5 final year students* from the school "Gobelins, l'école de l'image", one of top school for animation filmaking. Gobelins graduation movies are published on Youtube (https://youtube.com/@gobelins) every year. We are currently directing our graduation movie, a 5min action/drama movie. It takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Uganda and features a group of rowdy kids. We are looking for several volunteering voice actors for kids voice as well as one adult male voice. Due to our movie taking place in Uganda, we are looking in priority for voice actors with Ugandan or East Africa background. The dialogues will be english. We have a studio for sound recording at Gobelins school if you reside in Paris, otherwise if you have the appropriate setup for clean voice recording, you could do it from home :) Due to NDA we can't post too much on the movie but can send an animatic and more info/concept art to applicant. The school does not give us any budget for voice acting so unfortunatly we are looking for volunteers. But you will be free to use the movie for your voice demoreel afterward. Contact us at : clemence.drion@edu.gobelins.fr Feel free to send a voice demo if you already have one otherwise we will provide you with some test lines ;) Thank you very very much! Have a nice day and thanks for reading *our team consist of three african students and two europeans :) sorry english is not my native language!!
In-depth Shakespeare training for actors by luckylabbradoo • last post Jan 6th
Is there anywhere to learn in-depth Shakespeare training for actors?
What's your favourite Italian voice actor? by PowerfulButterfly185 • last post Jan 6th
Stan Lee by Melissa Morris • last post Jan 5th
Stan Lee filmed a cameo before passing for his only non Marvel Movie. Coming Soon, sequel to Robin Hood Men In Tights.
Breakdowns by David Coussins • last post Jan 5th
Hi, this is probably a long shot...but does anyone have a connection to the breakdowns. I know theres a few underground services that run on the lowdown that I used to have access to but lost that contact.If anyone has a referral please message me, happy to pay you for the referral .Thanks in advance!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jan 5th
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 feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Crooked face by snailcosworld • last post Jan 5th
I have a noticeably crooked face. And it’s not just me saying that, like my upper and bottom lip don’t line up straight with each other. Can I still become an actor? This might be a dumb question but I want to know.
Being cancelled by fkflf0 • last post Jan 5th
My career hasn’t even started yet and after introspection, it seems I’ve behaved liked an toxic unhinged harasser (purely platonic, nothing sexual) towards an actress friend. I can’t apologize to her since she’s blocked me. So, I know I’m being a navel-gazing selfish and self-centered person by saying this but ; should I give up on acting ? Cuz now I fear getting cancelled if I ever make it.
Following Agencies on Instagram by actress_writer101 • last post Jan 5th
There are certain agencies (on my wish list) that I follow on Instagram to see what their clients are up to. They post a lot of "booked it" stories and posts on behalf of their clients. I like them because it makes me happy to see fellow actors booking. But I wanted to ask: will it affect my chances of signing with any of these agencies if I like their posts? I always thought that they'd want people to like their posts, and it's useful for me because if I want to get back to the post and research the show or the actor, it's easy to find.
What is the best school or place to become a film actor? by CloseCry6 • last post Jan 5th
Not huge on stage performances. I know a lot of these MFAs are for more stage acting. I'm planning to take an intro acting class at my local community college. I already have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated field.
Did a little digging; should I reach out directly? by Bellatrix_855 • last post Jan 5th
So I found a role on Actors Access on a local film that is perfect for me! I submitted the day it was posted (today). I’m just starting out so I have no substantial reel so I did not submit any video, just a photo and description under “notes”. I did some research and found both the Casting Director and Casting Associate’s email. They’re names were listed on the posting. I know that hundreds of people are submitting for the same role, so would it be beneficial to email them today just reiterating my interest in the role? Is that generally favorable or looked down upon?
Same Voice Actor by No_Representative108 • last post Jan 5th
Any advice of good acting studios in LA? by Appropriate_Post6350 • last post Jan 5th
Ive been wanting to try out an acting studio to really push me and create a good connection with coaches, is there anywhere anyone can point me to? Ive been looking at The Young Actor's studio, The Ruskin School of acting, and Playhouse West.