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How to do a self tape with a super short script? by Zealousideal_Ruin728 • last post Jul 29th
Hello, I’m thinking of submitting a self tape to a local commercial project. This is one of my first self tapes ever, and I really don’t have much experience in the acting sphere besides some classes, but want to get into it. I’ve watched a lot of actor’s self tapes, but the script that is provided for this audition is super short, like one sentence. Is that pretty normal? Do I just do my slate, read the one line, and end the video? There is some other stuff in the script provided, like another character’s lines and my character’s reaction shot, should I be getting help from a reader? If I don’t have someone who can read with me, should I voice over? Sorry for all the newbie questions and thank you!
How do you deal with working on an acting set for months? by One-Improvement5058 • last post Jul 29th
I hear a lot of movies film five to six months while tv shows might film nine months or maybe a year. How do you deal with being on set for so long and working 14 to 16 hour days? I know a lot of actors dont have to go through that because a lot of actors don’t always get so lucky to work an acting job for that long but I do wonder how do those of you who have spent months at a time working on a set deal with it.
Casting Networks for Background Acting a worth it? by juanwand • last post Jul 29th
I’ve finished the two week trial which I was convinced to try from a fellow BG actor. I’ve not booked a single job. is it worth it to start paying? He shared he got 2-3 gigs a week off it.
Curious how common it is for working actors to also teach at the university level, long-term by Maleficent_Media2556 • last post Jul 29th
Was reading about how Armin Shimerman (character actor, spent years on DS9) has been teaching Shakespeare at USC for a long time now, not as a guest speaker but as an actual ongoing program. Got me thinking about how rare that combination is, someone who's done decades of demanding on-camera work AND can break the craft down academically. Most training I've encountered is either scholar-taught or actor-taught, rarely both in the same person. Anyone trained under someone like that? Curious if it changes how the material lands.
Voice Actor by SolidIndependence565 • last post Jul 29th
I’m looking for a voice that has a younger feel, closer to a young adult male voice, while still being able to deliver serious and suspenseful documentary-style narration. The style is similar to Dr. Insanity — using real police incidents, bodycam footage, 911 calls, interrogations, court records, and case files. Here’s the channel style I’m aiming for: [https://www.youtube.com/@DrInsanityCrime/videos](https://www.youtube.com/@DrInsanityCrime/videos) Scripts are usually around 3,500–6,000 words, and I’m looking for someone I can work with long-term if it’s a good fit. Please send quick sample like 10-15 second sample then i can see how it would sound? For example: This group of teenagers are in the middle of exploring an abandoned building in Michigan. Just a few feet away from them is something they were never meant to see. And as detectives begin closing in on its members and turning them on each other, they discover that this may not have been the cult's first victim. 0.10-0.30 per word depends.
What to expect as a child actor? by Hayden_lxt • last post Jul 29th
So I'm just curious to know what the process of getting casted and working on set would be like for a minor and just what the process is like in general. Is accommodation getting paid for both actor and guardian? The flight? Does the family have to be financially wealthy to be able to get in? What about school? Just all those things. I'm not looking to start screen acting NOW but I'm just really curious This might be a stupid question but I didnt see any info like this in the faq and if I missed it, I apologise
[PAID] Voice Actors Needed to Tell a Short Story (max 10 mins) by Ok_Economy9788 • last post Jul 29th
# We’re looking for voice actors to record a short story to help us market our app Alias on TikTok. ✅ Note: this post has been cleared by the mods. **The gig:** * Length: 1–10 min voice recording * Pay: $30 USD per recording (you can submit multiple) * Turnaround: apply now, and once you get full details back from us we ask for delivery within 48 hours * Open now through end of August * Payment will made upon delivery (given the recording follows the instructions) using your method of choice. **Delivery Details:** * In the recording you’ll tell a story in English in first person (as if it’s your own experience). * The story should be something captivating, controversial, embarrassing, or confession-style. Think the stories you'd find on [r/confession](r/confession) or [r/tifu](r/tifu). It can be sourced online (credits required), made up, or based on your real experience. We are also more than happy to provide you with a story. **About Alias:** [Alias](https://www.alias.inc/) is a mobile app for creators to make anonymous storytime videos for socials. Think Reddit stories but in video format! In the app, users can upload a video of themselves telling a story and swap their face with one of our **fictional** aliases (these are AI-generated faces and mainly unrealistic characters like animals etc.). Note that Alias can’t be used for impersonation or deepfakes. **How your recording will be used:** A storytime video will be generated to match your voice recording. Note that this is not how the app works but it’s a way for us to produce some initial marketing content. # An important note on AI use **Your voice will not be altered, cloned, distorted or edited by AI in any way. Our AI processing only affects video visuals and never the voice/audio.** Alias is not intended for scams, catfishing, harm, NSFW or other unethical content. It’s purely a fun way for people to share experiences and open up online without having to reveal their identity. All our videos posted on TikTok will disclose the use of AI and credit any relevant sources (e.g. origin of story). **To apply:** Email [elise@getonit.ai](mailto:elise@getonit.ai) with: 1. A short voice sample or link to any previous work/demos. 2. A summary or link to the story you want to tell (or "open to any story" if you don't have one yet) We need a lot of recordings so the more the merrier! Questions? Drop them in the comments :)
Real-life actor couples, what's it like dating another actor? by VindicatedNarwhal • last post Jul 29th
I'm curious to hear about experiences from actors who are/have been in a relationship with other actors, whether you ever had to act together or not. Do you feel like it made your relationship better or more complicated? What were the biggest upsides or downsides? And if you ever had to act as a couple with your partner, how was that experience?
I Got My Acting Results And I’m Not Happy by Agreeable_Taro1508 • last post Jul 29th
So for context, I attend Identity School of Acting in London. I have been enjoying my time there and it was the reason why I moved to London before I even auditioned for it. It was actually because of Damson Idris’ performance in Snowfall that I decided to attend the school after I found out he attended as well. Ironically enough, two months into moving to London and still postponing auditioning for IDSA, I bumped into Idris at a restaurant and he gave me advice on the school. Anyways, I went home that night and paid for my audition. When they gave us the script, I did a deep character analysis and text analysis and lo and behold, I got in AND I was placed in the higher level. I’ve been attending the school for a good few months now and as I said, I’ve been enjoying my time and really developing as an actor. Our last module was In House Presentation (IHP), and at the end of this module we had to perform for a panel and this would be graded and we would be placed in different groups for the next term: 1. Tier 1 (the highest group) 2. Advanced 3. Intermediate/Advanced 4. Intermediate 5. Foundation The grades are based on: Ownership of Space Presence Connection Vocal Clarity Embodiment of Character. To get into Tier 1, you’d have to have mostly all 9s. I got my results today and I was placed in Intermediate/Advanced and this broke my heart. I got 7-9 points for everything else but ownership of space. I was 1 point off to being in Advanced. I wrote an email to the school because we’re allowed to voice if our performance should be reassessed, and I explained to them that I did own the space I was in. I took advantage of everything and followed my scene partner around the given space, however, because it’s not my character’s bedroom, I only dominated the space by interrupting it (for example; throwing a book on the floor with the intentions of annoying my scene partner because she’s a very clean and organised person). This is their definition of Ownership of Space: Are you alive in the space, grounded and moving freely with your impulses? The ability to be physically present on stage, screen and in the studio; to maintain a sense of entitlement , the right to be there. To be clear in thinking and grounded energetically when performing. To stand and grow in silliness to propel the character to the next moment. The ability to change the colours, tension and drive a scene on entrance, events and exit. I began the scene very jittery, lively and excited because my character had some gossip to share, meanwhile my scene partner began the opposite way because of her negative feelings towards my character. I left the scene with a whole different energy—I was furious, defensive and prideful. I was physical in the space by moving from one place to another and even following my scene partner around (also for context, my scene partner for Advanced). I was sitting and I was standing, basically doing everything possible in the space. I maintained stillness as much as possible and in the given circumstances when we both reached our breaking point before I sat back down. I think I did everything right, so I emailed them to explain that I did in fact own a space that wasn’t even mine to begin with. I just feel very low and upset about it. I know I sound like such a loser complaining about it but I really gave it my all. My tutor was extremely impressed and so were my classmates, so seeing and hearing my grade was kind of disappointing to all of us, including me. But yeah, just wanted to rant about that.
A tough decision for me to make :/ by NoahsRIK • last post Jul 29th
Hey! I'm a 20 year old aspiring actor and filmmaker based in Denmark. I’m in a bit of a tough spot, and to be honest, I’m really unsure about what to do. I’ve been offered a place in a physiotherapy education (last 3,5 years), starting this summer. There’s no doubt that my greatest passion in life is film and acting, in fact, I’m even starting a part-time acting course in September. Unfortunately, the film industry is incredibly unstable as you all know, and it’s rare to make a living from it; that’s why I applied to the education, to get qualified for a more secure career that I also find really interesting. I’ve previously worked 30 hours a week while managing to stay somewhat active in film and TV, but it was tough. What I fear is if I take a gap year more before applying the education again, is that I will suddenly gain some momentum and then it will be even harder to actually go on the education, since I'm afraid that'll hurt my acting career then. Any advice?
Is Dragonukconnects gone? by bigheadGDit • last post Jul 29th
I've been an actor in the DMV now for a few years and regularly check their postings. For the past few months whenever I try to go to their website on Firefox and Chrome, I get a message that the site is undergoing extended maintenance. Is this something on my end or is everyone getting this message? I'd reach out direct to them but since I don't have an updated account I don't expect anyone would respond.
Horrible Experience on local SF Bay Area TV Show Film Set by greenmelonfarmer • last post Jul 29th
First, I got to set at 9 AM and was not needed for a scene until 6 PM. We got told we wouldn't be needed until 2 PM after our arrival on set which is already super unprofessional. **I submitted for a supporting role and was not informed I was an extra until like 3 PM when they were calling for all the "extras." If I had known, I would have declined the role beforehand because this local TV show was for an unpaid project.** **I had asked about the script and they told me it would mostly be improv. When we shot the scene, I was just BG with no speaking scenes at all.** I wish I had left once they were calling for “extras” because ultimately, it was a waste of time. I also experienced a **racial micro-aggressive comment** from one the actors on set. I was recently on an SFSU student film set that was 100 times more professional than this **unpaid local TV SF Bay Area film set.** I would definitely not recommend working with this director unless you are okay with volunteering your time on one of the most disorganized sets ever. I do not recommend working on an unpaid project for this person. It's really not worth your time. The director/production had **no budget** for their TV show yet had enough money to cover the transportation/lodging for **multiple actors** coming in from out-of-town which I found super weird. Wouldn't they be saving money by working with local talent instead? Their series has/is streaming on **Amazon Prime** as well. I really wonder where their money is going. I wish I could say the name/director, but I’m worried about any potential legal consequences. If you DM me, I can tell you. Please let me know if this post goes against guidelines so I can revise it to meet the standards.
Direction advice by Hollowpurple0069 • last post Jul 29th
Hello, I know I’ve asked this question a few times before in this sub but I like to get as many perspectives and opinions as possible to better guide my decision with all the facts and information. But I was wondering what advice anyone would have for me a 20 year old who wants to become a film/voice actor ever since my youth I’ve had big aspirations for the craft with intentions to make a career out of it and was wondering if I should A. Go to my community college for acting and get a degree, this decision is pushed by the goal of getting a degree in case I don’t make it (I fully intend to make it and make a career in acting) but nobody can predict the future, so that away I have something to fall back on, or should I B. Keep working Jobs on the side and put everything I have into signing up for an acting class or trying to get into an acting school. These 2 decisions are just things I’ve thought of and could be completey wrong, I’m just very torn with direction and as a 20 year old I feel like I’m running out of time, if anyone has any advice I’d appreciate anything. Thank you very much
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The 1 Question I Always Ask During An Agent Meeting by Aaron Marcus • last post Jul 28th
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How one actor reinvented himself amidst Hollywood's definition of him (This week's C&C) by Jackie Letkowski • last post Jul 28th
Check out how Ben Affleck defied Hollywood's expectation of him to show the world what he could do as both an actor and a filmmaker: https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-the-power-of-reinvention-and-the-right-opportunity-4541
TUTS The Little Mermaid by orlandogirl • last post Jul 28th
Moving to LA Soon – Looking for Advice from Those Who’ve Done It by Jose Harmon • last post Jul 28th
Hey everyone,
I’ll be moving to Los Angeles in the next couple of weeks (or sometime this summer), and I’d love to hear from people who have already made the move while pursuing acting.
I’m curious—what jobs helped you stay afloat while still giving you the flexibility to audition and work on projects? It doesn’t have to be acting-related. I’d love to hear what worked for you.
Also, if you have any recommendations for reputable agencies, managers, casting resources, networking groups, or any connections that helped your career, I’d really appreciate it. Even if it’s just general advice or something you wish you knew before moving to LA, I’m all ears.
Thanks in advance! Looking forward to hearing your experiences.