Reddit · 12 Jul 2021
Is a green card enough to become an actor in the US or do I need to be a US citizen?
I heard that to be cast in any role no matter how small it is you would need to show proof of citizenship.
Reddit · 12 Jul 2021
Anybody making amateur projects
hello, just an amateur voice actor. I've found that a great way to keep practicing, improving and earn some visibility (mostly to share on social networks, as portfolio, etc.) is collaboration with other amateur people on projects. Do someone want to participate or create one where I can help them with my voice?
Reddit · 12 Jul 2021
Question on appropriate budget for project.
Hey, My friends and I have a song that requires a few news broadcaster voices. It's roughly a 10-11 second clip, about 20 words. I've looked on [voice.com](https://voice.com) and [https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/](https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/) but there's nothing specific about hav…
Reddit · 12 Jul 2021
Various Questions from a Starting Actor
1. What goes into a great audition tape/demo reel? 2. Does location matter that much if you want to get cast? 3. How many unknown actors or even just inexperienced actors have been cast in large projects for studios like Marvel or WB, and is it possible for me?
Reddit · 12 Jul 2021
what are important physical attributes, so you stand out in castings/auditions etc?
TW: body dysmorphia this is going to sound so shallow and almost superficial, as i know acting is about your talent and passion but there is definitely a huge “looks” aspect whether we like it or not. i go through ups and downs with body dysmorphia which is very unlucky for someone who wants to be an actor as the basis…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
How To Get More Auditions
I stumbled on this dudes video on YouTube. He is a former talent agent intern and talks about how to get more auditions if you are a theatrical/television actor. Might he worth checking out. I think he had good stuff to say. https://youtu.be/xR7nxAWvIkc
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
Newbie canadian actor suddenly moving to LA. Help
Hello! I recently started acting in Vancouver during the pandemic and have been lucky to have worked a handful of gigs so far. However my fiancé recently accepted a promotion that requires him to move to LA in the next few months. Im quite nervous as i feel like ive barely got my feet wet in the Vancouver scene and i d…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
Network approval
My kid got pinned for a role and I was told he was approved by the network. Are multiple actors approved or just their final pick? He hasn’t been booked yet
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
Got offered my first on screen role but now I’m not sure if I should take it
It’s an independent film, but has some well known established names attached to it. However my role would require me to be comfortable with nudity and engage in 2 steamy sex scenes. I didn’t really expect to get the role but now that I have I don’t know if I want to do it. They do have an intimacy director, but I don’t…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
How to find Positive stable people and how to safely manage being surrounded by toxic people?
it’s really crazy to me how many crazy people exist in this world. I have had the absolute hardest time finding GOOD people in my life’s journey, let alone positive mentally sane people that are actually remotely capable of being good friends / supportive to me in any way I have, instead, encountered nothing but unstab…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
Union Background vs non-Union Background
Hi I am in Canada, and was wondering how the Union Background worker gets chosen for a production? If the quota on a shoot is say 10 Union and 20 non-Union, how are the 10 Union background workers picked for the job? Do seniority background workers get chosen over less senior background workers? Or do they just submit…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
When do VO actors get event-agents?
Curious if anyone has any knowledge of this. The question is not about agents who represent VO actors for jobs, but those rare "Event-agents" (they may not be called that) who book VO talent to go to Cons, and all the events where they are paid. How soon can an actor get represented? Anyone have any knowledge of a VO a…
Reddit · 11 Jul 2021
Filmmaker/Actor
I’m a currently writing a short film where I am going to be acting. I don’t live in LA and I don’t really plan on moving there since I love my state, Colorado. This project is probably my most ambitious since I am going to being on a team of filmmakers. For you actors living in LA, if you could write, direct and act in…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
How would you list and credit a music video on a resume?
So I was recently in a music video and now that's it's out I want to put it on my resume but not sure how. First how would I list it? Normally on resumes, I've seen they have Television, Film, Web Series, Animation/Video Games, and/or Theater. Would I list it as its own category or under something else? Also for credit…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Actors, Scars, and the Film Industry
When I was born I had a congenital heart condition and had to have a pacemaker. I've had a total of 9 surgeries including open heart surgery. I'm female, 23 years old. Ive been acting for 13 years. Growing up I was very self conscious of my surgery scars. I was shy and struggled with being different then everyone else.…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Non-union actors! Would you be in a commercial (online, print, media) if they paid $500 for 3 year usage? Also considering you never acted in a commercial before- this will be your first acting gig.
Please explain why or why not. Thanks!
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Thinking of signing up to Jo Kelly’s 33 Day Reset Program
If anyone’s interested in doing the buy one get one free offer with me and splitting it, comment down below. And anyone who’s done the program I would love to hear you thoughts and feedback from it. I’m a 21 year old actor and since the pandemic has hit I haven’t really had any work and feel like i’m struggling to keep…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Advice for someone who has never acted
Hi everyone! Welcome my first Reddit post ever!!! (Yayyy) I’m 21 (m) and have a dream to perform in front of a camera. I started thinking about acting when I was a junior in high school because my mom made me attend a Disney audition thing. (which ended up being a total scam. You have the option to choose to go to an a…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
This really confuses me
I am told by the average individuals that I am adorable, beautiful and I have these gray blue eyes so many people are intrigued by.... and when actors see me they stare, one stared with his mouth dropped and this was when I was in the audience while he was filming a show and his father was really excited, he recognized…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Pirr.me STAY AWAY - they want to steal your voice
So I got a message on CCC asking for a 40 minute sample. I was obviously like “why would you need 40 minutes of a sample and how much are you paying me?” Long story short the answer was “we pay nothing and the goal is to clone your voice so we don’t need voice actors.” I’ll post my full convo below for anyone intereste…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Recalls
Hi everyone! I was hoping that someone can help me understand something. I just got an email that I have a recall for a commercial (my very first recall!), and it says that this is a small recall so agents should confirm that their talent is available for all of the days. What does a "small recall" mean? Does it mean t…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
[Paid] Voice Actor Needed for Web Series
​ [Anansi the Spider God](https://preview.redd.it/xh5018881ia71.jpg?width=582&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=123e8c792e8baf877b75154872144a04567ecfad) **Payment:** $50 For this role, we require a voice actor that can portray this character with a deep voice. This character will have a lines that require you to speak wi…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
New actor trying to find an acting studio. I have some burning questions!
Hi everyone, I am new to acting (been taking a class) and I was looking into acting programs I could join. One I was looking into was a program from Tom Todoroff in NY. The program is 2 semesters from September to May and is $17,400. * Is this price normal for such a program? * What is the difference between taking a c…
Reddit · 10 Jul 2021
Feeling alone in the industry
Does anyone else deal with becoming friends with other actors and as soon as you aren’t actively seeing each other they just move on? Like the amount of people I’ve known that just unfollow me or whatever as soon as they book something is depressing. I do my best to support every actor I meet. Being there to cheer them…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
I got the part but now I'm regretting it..
Hello actors! I landed a role I wanted for a small production and long story short, after several outdoor rehearsals in the extreme heat and rain I am exhausted mentally and physically. The cast and crew are nice but I'm not really thrilled about how our rehearsals are planned. Also the actor who's supposed to play my…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
How do you know if your so dreadful at acting that you should just not act?
I’m 19 right now, and I’ve been thinking about whether I’m a shit actor. I went to a small high school, and I was cast in pretty large supporting roles my entire high school acting experience (Pugsley Addams, Madame Thenardier, Mechanicals in Midsummer, etc.), so this isn’t really because I’ve been getting SMALL roles,…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Difference in TV acting and Movie acting?
I’m not an actor but I’d like some feedback on something I’ve noticed. Frequently when well known and accomplished movie actors appear in guest roles on TV shows their acting doesn’t seem to flow so naturally as it does in their movie roles. I’ve been thinking about why that might be. The most obvious answer is because…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Questions for the me too people
I am a guy was sexually assaulted by a male director/artistic director/actor in the changing area in front of two other actors. He put his member on my face to show authority. The other guys laughed and i did not. I thought it was frat initiation so i just tried to get through it. He also made up a fake play and convin…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
How common/feasible is it to pursue acting while working a full-time career?
TDLR: I have a non acting, full-time career where I work remotely and a newfounded, completely unexpected love of acting with early success in student films. Is it feasible to grow as an actor and work my way up to sustainable income (if that's even a thing? by "up" I mean films that pay me to where I go full-time into…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Questions about getting an agent/auditions - NY based actor
I am NY based comedian with some acting training. I want to start auditioning for tv - I’m highly castable as a character actor, I’ve just never tried before. Does anyone have any advise? I feel totally down to try the audition grind, I’m just not really sure where to start. Because I’m so good in specific comedic role…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Appropriate time for a follow-up with agent?
In a bit of a weird situation right now. Last month I rejoined an agency that I had been with as a child (took time off for school) and went through the whole process of getting new headshots done, joining actor's access, etc. In that time, I've emailed my agent a few times with questions to no response. Here's the par…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Actors that can turn on emotions to preform, can you turn off emotions that come up organically?
For example: an actor can ball tears, act infuriating mad or put on an emotional face for theater.. im assuming can turn it off? if something happened in real life that made you cry or out of control emotionally.. can you turn it off? is there a difference in control? what's the difference? How do you manage in a high…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Moving to Chattanooga (2hrs from Atlanta)
I'm sorry if this has been discussed recently, I know there's a subreddit but it's from 3 years ago. I am currently a working actor based out of San Francisco. My husband has a new job in Chattanooga, TN which is a 2 hour drive from Atlanta. I'm trying to figure out if this would be a good career move to be near a larg…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Maybe I'm good for it
I think that I have a very strong voice, good hearing for minor details and ability to improve. How do I become a voice actor? The only experience I have is repeating ads for fun.
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Others hating on you for becoming an actor....(hypocrisy found,lol)
In life, quite a few people base their lives/conform to what they see on television. Some get their attitudes from movies (try to be like a certain character in real life), and some just find their only time to truly relax is when watching movies/TV shows But what's funny, is that, even till this day, those same people…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Did small part actors on big budget films have small percentage for royalty or VHS/DVD sales in their contract?
Was it, is it standard? Just in case the film hits. Most don't. Example would be the group of actors in Biff's gang in Back To The Future. Whenever on TV was always curious if they received residuals. Also 1985 was the boom for VHS sales. BTTF probably made another 50-100 million on this.
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
How to inspire people as an autistic actor
Long story short: I am an autistic actor and I want to inspire people like me but I don’t know how to let my autism shine. I am an autistic actor (25F) and since I have gotten my diagnosis last year, I have been trying to learn more about autism. I found out there are very few well known autistic actors in my province…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Small mental tip
I used to be an actor, made a living at it. I chose a different direction though considering going back now that I am back on the west coast. That said I see a lot of posts here and was telling a friend a lesson I learned in acting and in life and thought I would share. Producers, Directors and Casting Directors are no…
Reddit · 9 Jul 2021
Best scene study and script analysis classes in LA?
Experienced actor with some years under their belt, but still looking to improve.
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Why do so many people dislike self-tapes?
I mean I’m not an auditioning actor and I cringe when I watch myself back too but self-tapes seem like a savior to me because it seems like it would allow you to have Both a stable day job and an acting career! Considering that post I saw once on here that showed someone got like 11 callbacks and 4 bookings after like…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Actors with Producers/Showrunners
Recently, I did a scene on set where I could tell the producers/showrunners weren’t super super happy with the performance I was giving, but the Director seemed to receive it positively at first. I could see the Director/Producer talking a couple of times, and from what I could make out, it seemed like they disagreed o…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Advice needed for pay negotiation on feature film
Hello, again! I got such a helpful response on my last post that I've decided to reach out for help again. I recently booked my first lead role in a feature film. The budget for the film wasn't discussed but they sent me the daily pay rate. I was wondering is it possible for me to negotiate for a small percentage in sa…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback
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 a…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Acting enthusiasts of Reddit: Who is a better actor, Owen Wilson or Paul Rudd?
Who has better acting chops, and what is your reasoning?? First time poster in this sub. Please help me settle an argument I had with a friend. Would love to hear any thoughts
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Struggling to find agent and manager representation
I'm making this post because I'm so frustrated and bummed. I have been trying to get talent agency and management representation for years now. I started acting 13 years ago and I'm now 23. I have a local talent agent in KY, but they suck. I've done many showcases and studied with teachers In Los Angeles with either a…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Acting Discord
Hey guys, Are you looking for a community of likeminded individuals in your craft? Come Join Maven Haven. Where we connect actors with each other, to other crew members, and provide a resource and space for you to hone your craft. You can find table reads, movie nights, script breakdowns, classes, and AMA's every week.…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Help wanted for growing Media Production company
Howdy from Oklahoma! My name is Delta C. Hawkins, I am the owner of Frictionite Studios and lead developer of the upcoming RPG game Lupus Ex Machina- Frictionite Studios is a Media Production company that is centered around producing media such as Games, Film, Music, Books, etc. As our company, though small, progresses…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
[serious] why do so many french actresses go nude ?
Sophie Marceau and Vanessa Paradis even went nude before they were 18. Adele Exarchopoulos was auditioned for Blue is the warmest color when she was still 17. What’s wrong with France ? And don’t get me started with the « oh it’s just acting, yada yada ». Lea Seydoux and Ophelie Bau said that they regretted doing the n…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
Side hustles while working other than serving or bar tending.
Actor friends, what side hustles do you do in addition to your acting career? I’m in HR but I want to make a pivot at some point but I need income flexibility and stability, which I know don’t work well often. I’m considering getting a real estate license as I am a skilled communicator and persuasive but I don’t know m…
Reddit · 8 Jul 2021
All About Acting PART #2 at the ReelHeART. Friday July 9 at 2:15 ESTPM
Professional Development Workshop for Actors/Actresses. Live Auditions On Zoom! 2:15PM(EST) FRIDAY JULY 9! Have a 2 Minute Prepared Monologue Plus HEADSHOT. You Will get GREAT FeedBack! How To Present Yourself. Proper CV Format. Adjudication of Your Headshot. Adjudication of Your Monologue + Much Much MORE! Details her…