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how can i become an actress ? by klvr1010 • last post Aug 20th
hi guys im 16 years old and i live in Saudi Arabia but here we don’t have any support for acting so what should I do in this situation? After i watched Spiderman I really wanna be in the cast so much but I don’t what to do and i don’t have agent or manager
Working experienced actor here. I started a blog with the intention of passing on a few things that I learned from teachers and mentors way smarter than me. by OkLiving4047 • last post Aug 20th
The link is below. I'm going to try and keep posting as often as I can. I have been very lucky in my life to study with and learn from amazing teachers and actors. I'm old enough now that I think a lot about the next generation and giving back. So I decided to start this blog as I place I can share some writing, some of my own experiences, and some technical tips, all with the intention of hopefully making the road a little easier for someone else. Feel free to check it out. [https://www.howtobeanactor.com/](https://www.howtobeanactor.com/)
Is it a red flag my agency doesn’t follow me on social media? by Galvexo • last post Aug 20th
As the title says, I’m just curious if I’m crazy or if it is a red flag? They post their other actors bookings and didn’t post my recent commercial booking. They don’t follow me but follow seemingly their whole roster. It just feels weird because they are getting me a TON of auditions and it feels great but idk it just weirds me out and it’s not exactly something I can just say “hey why don’t you follow me on Instagram?” That just sounds cringy. Any input would be super thank you!
Managers for consult? by Effective_Nobody_366 • last post Aug 20th
Hello All, I work in Canada and have an agent I like. Just wondering if there are managers that consult with actors for an upfront fee? Looking for solid career advice/next moves. My agents are great and would offer their two cents but I sort of want a super focused meeting that will help me understand what, if anything, I should be doing differently.
Hello, I Am A Self-Tape Film Actor by mylkchoc • last post Aug 20th
And that's it. and it kinda scares me. I had to stand in front of people and get it right in three takes, and I kinda crumpled. I Forgot the well known lines, improv most of it. My takes at home are usually ten or even twenty tries. I saw a vid that shows were firing people on set. They couldn't handle it. I am so used to talking to the air and making my own choices, now I wonder about having an actual actor in front of me. I began taking Meisner because of that worry. I'm not new to acting. I have an agent. I've done Theatre and Independent film. That was easier because the takes were more patient. Now I have done the work and moving into possibly paid film bookings. I've done many self tape classes, and even plenty of auditions, but never booked in over a year. I just want to be ready when I do. How do I get out of it and be the person a director needs? Drop the self tape acting and be present? Any advice?
Resume feedback by Crunky_Va • last post Aug 20th
Heyo! This is my second attempt at a resume! Let me know what you think! I tried to go for more unique style so the format is a bit different with images of me on stage and screen! Also my headshot at the top is only temporary my next ones will be a lot better! my “extras” was to fill space but I think it tells pretty cool info so if you think it should be removed I shall listen! Please ignore the black boxes those are just censors for location and other people since this is online! Anyway thank you for your time please give me your thoughts!
any tips on having presence for a self-tape? by ShortRedBull • last post Aug 20th
This showcase is looking for actors with "presence" Honestly..what the fuck does that even mean? You mean be good looking and now how to act? sorry I just feel those instructions or what they are looking for is terrible..but I'd love any tips.
"Chris Pratt, the Worlds gone frowny" VAs for audiobook *paid* by Ferretoverlord6 • last post Aug 20th
Hello! \*No chris pratt is not in this audiobook.\* Im an author and I've had a book I've written for years, i wanna have an audiobook posted on youtube, its not very long \*five pages\*. Its contains a parody of certain actors, but with a superhero movie aspects, The pay will be for the entire thing, since its only 5 pages, the pay will start from highest to lowest! Narrator : idk exactly what im looking for in a narrator, you can get creative with it! It has the most dialogue: $12 Chris Pratt: whoever can do the closest impression of his voice will earn the roll, hes the main character: $10 Elizabeth Olsen: just like chris pratt im looking for whoever can do the closest impression will earn the roll, shes the main villain: $8 The Farmer Dude: a guy with a southern accent would be great, middle age would be perfect, he has the third most spoken lines: $8 The rest have like almost 1 to 3 lines Cop: looking for a male voice, surprise me, im not looking for anything specific, just make it sound like a cop and a male: $5 Pajama saleswoman: im looking for a teenage girl with attitude voice: $5 Woman: an older woman voice, must be able to yell: $5 Tom Holland: anyone that can get as close as possible for a tom Holland impression will get this roll, dispite only having one line, itll pay $6 because its a roll that may show up again if the audiobook does well, ill Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, WILL, show up again for next book, and chris pratts va will be 10 again, and tom Holland va will be $8, and the narrator will be $12 again, You will be payed thru cash app, If you want to audition, dm me for lines to audition for, and this is a joke book, it's not made to take itself seriously AT ALL, it was made for fun, i really hope to expand it a TON if people enjoy it!
I made a VERY Long character voice description sheet, directors and voice actors are free to use it however they like! by ThoughtDear7015 • last post Aug 20th
Now be wary, im not a pro voice actor (been doing it for a month), nor am I a director. So im not saying this is in any way good or bad.. but I made this for myself and felt like it’d be a waste if I spent ALL this time typing just to not share it with others. So without further ado: Additional notes at bottom, information relevant to a given section will be identified by a #(NUMBER) matching the one on said section RUDOLF LABAN TRAITS: WEIGHT (Light/Heavy): (Not necessarily pitch.) SPACIAL QUALITY (Direct/Indirect): (Or how clear and direct their dialogue is.) TIMING (Sudden/Sustained): HEAVILY IMPACTING TRAITS: STYLE (Nasally/Throaty/Normal): BREATH (Breathy/Normal): ENERGY (Energetic/Medium/Drained): PITCH (High/Medium/Low) CHARACTER TRAITS: AGE (Young/Middle-Aged/Old): \#1 GENDER(Male,Female, Non-Binary): ACCENT (too many options lmao just write it down): \#7 DEFAULT EMOTION? (Happy/Sad/Angry/Other): (Not necessarily attitude as you can be happy even when you’re alone but you cant be friendly if there’s nobody to BE friendly to) \#7 ATTITUDE (How this character treats others): OTHER: TEMPO (Slow/Medium/Fast): VOLUME (Quiet/Medium/Loud): MISC. (Only used in rare, specific cases) LISP (Y/N): \#2 HARD OF HEARING? (Y/N): \#3 NOT PRONOUNCING CERTAIN LETTERS OR CLUSTERS OF LETTERS? (Y/N) \#4 EXAGGERATING CERTAIN LETTERS OR CLUSTERS OF LETTERS? (Y/N) \#5 ARE THEY HIDING A DIFFERENT EMOTION OR A SECRET UNDER THEIR MASK? (Y/N) \#6 HAS SOMETHING IN THE STORY IMPACTED THE WAY THAT THEY SPEAK? (Y/N) \#1: If non-binary is chosen, VA may just default to their regular voice idk? It’s kinda an umbrella term no? It’s hard to generalise all/most enbies. Not really sure how a character would be oozing the personality of NOT being associated with a specific gender but if you know how to do that, go ahead! (And teach me, please!!) \#2 If a character is hard of hearing they’ll likely pronounce words a bit different. Maybe a word will have a different sound instead of the intended one, and they’ll very likely be old. It’s hard to describe honestly but you’ll get the feel, just try your best! \#3 If so, include letters or letter clusters character won’t or cant pronounce. And what they place instead. Like for example if we have a character that rarely or doesnt pronounce their T’s, it’d be “Doesn’t pronounce T’s, in place pronounces them silently or too soft to hear”. \#4 The inverse of 3, For example if we’ve got a pirate character they’ll typically exaggerate their R’s. Additionally you could also include HOW the character exaggerates, a pirate would say their R’s very deep throated and roughly. For other characters, they may just pronounce it at a slightly higher or lower volume, pitch, tempo, etc etc. lots of ways to play with these \#5 Usually seen only in certain situations etc etc, but if a character is hiding something for a REALLY long period of time (like the majority of the project), they’ll act differently sure, but try not to make it TOO obvious unless that’s what you’re going for. Think like a huge plot twist being foreshadowed. If you choose to do this I recommend to do so LIGHTLY, your viewers are smart, they’re humans too remember? Maybe the mask slips off sometimes, the character messes up, or breaks down, giving a window of opportunity to see the truth of the character. So I repeat again, unless it’s intentional and you WANT your viewers to know they’re hiding something, maybe avoid this one. \#6 Very vague, I know. It makes more sense with an example: A soldier or something gets a serious injury, maybe to the abdomen, near the throat etc. They’ll sound weaker after the injury (assuming your project covers both before and after this event, there will be a change in voice). Or let’s say another character experiences a river of mental sicknesses like depression or anxiety. They may speak quieter, less confident, etc. Or if their mental sickness is REALLY severe, it’ll go the opposite way, they’ll APPEAR to be more bombastic, energetic, and happy all around. but of course thats because they’re hiding their mental struggles (see note 5), not because they ACTUALLY feel that way. \#7 What emotion would this character default to in most situations basically? And how does this character treat others? How do the two relate? This also creates unique pairs of emotions and attitudes towards others. For example if we have a character like Flowery from deltarune, he’s usually genuinely positive and is very cocky about himself. Although he isn’t ALWAYS that way, it seems to be the main emotion or feeling present in his character. Or if we have a character that’s genuinely positive but puts others above themselves. Thats (in some cases) being humble. But if we have a character thats genuinely sad and puts others above themselves, they’re uhh.. not doing well on mental health. This is also similar to footnote #5 except the character often doesnt try to hide it as it’s more of an instinctual thing, how they genuinely and actually feel vs how they choose to treat others because of their feelings. This creates a much more complicated character. Final notes This copy and paste text can be used in absolutely any way you desire, Mainly for directors and voice actors/Voice Over artists. dont really care since it’s just text. Although I hate generative AI and it’s content, this text wouldn’t be very useful anyways. If you’re a director, it would probably be best to not STRICTLY follow this format and push it out to your voice actors. It’d be very much preferred to add character sheets, descriptions of the characters, or some lines of dialogue with added context. This is also meant for more important or prominent characters. It’d be really unrealistic to expect directors and voice actors alike to write through or read through all of this time and time again for mostly character with less dialogue than this text. I personally recommend filling this out only for 1-4 absolute MAIN characters (unless theres like a goddamn army of main characters in your story?) and then maybe a few important villains or generally reoccurring characters. I know this thing is long, but I like being detailed and you can’t do much about that.
Looking for advice on building an acting career from a very early start — Belgium by Emulix155 • last post Aug 20th
Hi everyone, I'm an aspiring actor based in Belgium, and I'm currently at the very beginning of my journey. This summer, somewhat unexpectedly, I had the opportunity to work on a TV production. It's a serious production, but I signed an NDA, so unfortunately I can't share any details about the show or my involvement in it. It was my first on-set experience, and it actually confirmed that this is something I want to pursue seriously. My background is fairly limited at this point. I have some theatre experience, but I haven't attended acting school or completed any formal professional acting training. My experience on camera is very limited, and I obviously don't have much of a portfolio yet; very few professional photos, headshots, credits, etc. (But I expect to build this along the road) I'm trying to figure out what the smartest next steps would be from here. For those of you who have been in a similar position, I'd particularly appreciate advice on: How should I present my first professional TV experience on my CV/resume, especially while I can't disclose the production and it being my only one experience? What should I prioritize next: acting classes, workshops, professional headshots, self-tapes, short films, student films, theatre, background work, contacting casting directors, agencies, or something else? Which platforms, casting websites, or resources are actually useful for someone based in Belgium? How can I gradually build a credible portfolio when I don't yet have many credits or professional photographs? Is there anything I should avoid doing at this stage? I'm fully aware that I'm currently a very small fish in a huge pool of aspiring actors. I'm not expecting one TV appearance to suddenly open doors for me. I'm mostly looking for a realistic roadmap to make the most of the opportunity I've had and progressively position myself better. I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have experience with the European/Belgian industry, although advice from actors elsewhere is obviously welcome too. Thanks!
21, studying law and working to support myself but I can't shake the feeling that I need to give acting a real try by Obvious-Structure313 • last post Aug 20th
I'm 21 and currently studying law. My plan, at least on paper, is to become a media/entertainment lawyer. Because I'm from a financially unstable background, I've always felt like I need to choose a career that gives me some level of stability. I also work in marketing alongside college to manage my monthly expenses. But there's another thing I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember: act. I've always brushed the idea off because acting never felt like a "realistic" or stable career for someone in my situation. I've been told quite a few times that I'm pretty and that I should model or act, and while I know looks can be an advantage in the film industry, that's not really what draws me to acting. I genuinely want to learn the craft. I watch a lot of films, and sometimes I find myself completely fascinated by actors who can disappear into a character. I notice the little things how they carry themselves, their expressions, their voice, the way they react to something without saying anything. I honestly envy people who are able to dedicate themselves so deeply to a character and make you believe that person is real. And I want to know if I can do that too. The problem is that I'm a working student. I can't afford expensive acting classes or workshops right now, and I'm not even sure where to begin learning on my own. I don't necessarily expect to become a successful actor overnight, or even know whether I have what it takes. I just don't want to spend the next 10 years wondering if I could have done it. So I'm looking for advice from actors or people who have seriously studied acting: * If you had no money for classes, how would you start learning acting? * Are there good books, exercises, online resources or free courses you'd recommend? * What should a complete beginner actually practise every day? * How do you practise acting alone? * At what point should I start auditioning, even if I'm inexperienced? * Is it realistic to pursue acting gradually while studying/working? * Are there any mistakes you would recommend a beginner avoid? I know the industry is extremely difficult and I'm not looking for a "follow your dreams and everything will work out" answer. I'm looking for the practical reality of how someone with limited money and a full-time degree can start learning the craft seriously. I've spent years telling myself that acting isn't realistic for me. Maybe it isn't. But I feel like I owe it to myself to at least give it a genuine attempt before deciding that. Any honest advice would mean a lot.
FST American Rebels by jrbfan122 • last post Aug 19th
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The Blue Violinist by Broadwayboi • last post Aug 19th
Improv-based auditions by OkLetterhead1958 • last post Aug 19th
Comedic acting is my favorite thing to do. I would say I excel at it. Improv is another story - I freeze up and I don't know what to say. I have trouble focusing on what the other actor is trying to build with me with their choices. I just don't get it. My brain doesn't work that way. So many comedic plays at local theaters rely on improv for auditions and I find this extremely frustrating. It's a different skill set. Anyone relate?
[PAID] Ashes of Resolve Casting Call - USD $100-250/hour (Feat. 7 Fire Emblem VAs) by TacticaStudios • last post Aug 19th
Hi everyone, my name is Jared from Tactica Studios. We are casting 3 male and 3 female voice acting roles for Ashes of Resolve, a 2.5D strategy RPG inspired by Fire Emblem, Triangle Strategy, and Berwick Saga. **Current Cast** 1. **Joe Zieja as Kite** (known for Claude in Fire Emblem Three Houses) 2. **Xanthe Huynh as Sophia** (known for Marianne in Fire Emblem Three Houses) 3. **Griffin Puatu as Khan** (known for Seadall in Fire Emblem Engage) 4. **Reba Buhr as Nadia** (known for Ivy in Fire Emblem Engage) 5. **Rachelle Heger as Victoria** (known for Céline in Fire Emblem Engage) 6. **Amber Connor as Sable** (known for Hortensia in Fire Emblem Engage) 7. **Sarah Blandy as Lily** (known for Nino in Fire Emblem Heroes) The roles cover multiple character voice types so we recommend everyone applying for something! Additionally, unannounced roles may be cast from applicants. All roles in the casting call are supporting characters. **Deadline:** Sep 30 **Pay** The minimum pay rate for every character is USD $100 per hour. If your rate is higher we can accommodate up to $250 per hour for each character. Please indicate your rate when submitting the google form. PayPal will be used for US applicants, Wise for international. Each role will have a minimum pay rate of 1 hour and is expected to take 1-2 hours. Currently we do not have the exact word count for the role. Before the contract is signed with the actor we will provide the exact lines and count. **Links** Audition Site: [https://www.castingcall.club/projects/ashes-of-resolve](https://www.castingcall.club/projects/ashes-of-resolve) Google Form: [https://forms.gle/Rgr9rDiW4GL22r1p6](https://forms.gle/Rgr9rDiW4GL22r1p6) Website: [https://ashesofresolve.com/](https://ashesofresolve.com/) **Character Descriptions** 3 Masculine Voice: 1. Flint is a young knight with a playful masculine voice. He flirts shamelessly and is a sweet talker. His voice should be confident and like a showman even when things get rough. 2. Jax is a young mage with a boyish masculine voice. He is mischievous and plays around a lot, always bored, and poking around at people to see what happens. Magic comes easily to him. 3. Yamato is a middle aged man with a low, controlled masculine voice. He is the best swordsman you will find, and his reputation draws many challengers. He carries guilt from a time when he dropped his guard and failed his duty. 3 Feminine Voice: 1. Alexis is a mounted archer with a no-nonsense feminine voice. She is blunt and will say what she is thinking. She worked her way up through skill on the horse rather than through nobility. Her bluntness should read as honest rather than harsh. 2. Lunette is a priest, a young woman with a soft caring voice. She always wants to help others in need even if they did bad things. 3. Violet is a prodigy mage with a high-pitched, girlish voice. She does not pretend to be modest and is aware she far surpasses her peers. She’s cocky, feisty, and always wants to do things her way.
Does anyone else deal with this? by Relative-Platform669 • last post Aug 19th
Do any known actors/actresses have visible sh scarring?
Is it tacky to message a director you really like because you just auditioned for her next film? by imjealousofyou • last post Aug 19th
she's mainly an actress but this'll be her directorial debut for a sag film. she was one of my favorite actors from a big show in the 2000s and I sent in my audition 3 days ago(deadline was Monday) would it be weird to message her to try to up my chances of getting that role or is that too much? I honestly don't know what I'd say if I did
Is this demo reel potential? by Crunky_Va • last post Aug 19th
Heya! I’m an inspiring actor in the uk! I have a few clips for my demo reel already shouting angry, sad e.c.t. And I’m looking for anyone’s opinions if this should go in too! If anyone has any opinions I would be happy to hear!
Stop posting negatively about other actors and industry professionals on social media!! by Classic-Chemist-1898 • last post Aug 19th
Hi everyone! I just wanted to make a quick PSA. For all the actors on this subreddit, if you are active on social media PLEASE make sure you're not talking negatively about other actors. Recently I've seen SOOO MANY posts on social media bashing certain actors because they're 'in too many movies' and 'not good enough', or because they're nepo babies. These posts will go viral and get hundreds of thousands to millions of views on them. I understand the frustration; I think we all do, but I would just advise you to keep that frustration to yourself or between friends and family. It is NEVER a good look to go online and complain about other actors accomplishments. It just makes you look bitter and unprofessional. Especially if you are repped, and/or have aspirations of working with established names or studios! Don't let your past come back to haunt you, and don't attach your name and face to anything that would make people not want to work with you! Of course I'm not saying you can't be yourself and embrace your own personality in your creative space, but just don't do it at the expense of others! Wishing everyone the best of luck :)