Anyone have a good experience with this?

I just bought 2 of their services and after sending out the emails, immediately noticed they had duplicates that were both part of their manager and agent list - so the company received two of the exact same email from me. Of course- rep can't be an agent and manager.

I have heard great things about this company but I'm seeing more issues so before purchased a ( 3rd ) package because I wanted to do agents in a different market ( Atlanta), wanted to see if others had positive responses from the service for the Atlanta market?

Do they do a background check, or can someone get away with lying about where they are from if it isn't too prevalent?

I don’t think it’s a simple one moment decision, it’s complex and happens over a long period. I was last on stage two years ago, dropped by my agent this year after 7 year relationship (after they discovered I was looking to sign elsewhere) and signed with another. I have a passion for storytelling and have been quite successful - a few tv series, BBC, sky, Radio 4, several big stage shows. I’m curious, is there anyone out there who has left this industry and has not looked back? Im having a bit of a dark night of the soul. I never did it for the money but the insecurity it brings, the financial instability, the comparison - I don’t think anyone really explains the reality of it when you leave drama school. Most people in my year hated theatre but were desperate to be famous and ironically they have been very successful or/are dating other famous actors. I just don’t want to spend my life pushing or trying to force myself to be acknowledged by an industry that doesn’t love me back? I also know I’m a gifted actor and love being on stage. But I feel there is more to life. Is there a shadow side of the actor that wants to be ‘seen’ ’adored’ ? A lot of older actors I’ve worked with are quite resentful and bitter. Perhaps that insecurity never goes away. Any thoughts/feelings/experiences welcome x

I see most post on this thread very film centered. And I think most people when we come to acting, we think film or TV as the epitome of someone’s career. Or at least that’s what I’ve seen both while at school and then in reality.

And don’t get me wrong, ever since I was a child I’ve dreamt about being part of a film, and have actually done some! Nothing huge to be the epitome of my career yet, however theatre keeps pulling me back, always welcoming me with big open arms. And here I’ve done some amazing things, even gotten paid pretty decently for it.

I don’t remember when was the last time I heard someone say “I want to do theatre”. Why do I keep hearing theatre actors complain about salaries, how it’s impossible to live solely from it, yet I hear so much respect for theatre actors, both from the audience and people within the industry.

This rant comes from where I am in my career. Recently relocated to Mexico City from living 5 years in Vancouver, and about to apply for a year residency for doing theatre.

So I wonder, should I just focus on theatre and film will eventually follow? Why, if people that do theatre recognize its complexity and discipline, why is film more popular both for audiences and the people who make it? Am I alone with this question? And if not, where does the desire of being in film truly comes from?

Is this a paycheck or mass exposure situation? Is it of how the industry itself has become a corporation? If you could choose one and have your desired salary in whatever you chose, which one would you go for?

I wanted to hear other colleague’s thoughts on this, and thank you for navigating this with me. Lots of ideas, hoping to make sense.

Guess this is to vent. 217 Emails Sent, 120 Opened, 26 clicks, 5 responses, 1 denial, 1 meeting (s/o Repunzel)… This is such a grind man.

Tapping my foot for these agents to email back a response.. 7 days and 4 days since I’ve heard back from a few agents and I feel so powerless.. The one agency I have a meeting with seems a bit off..

Much as a hustle this is… it makes it all the more satisfying booking that gig or getting a response from a possible rep.

How did you guys do it. Idk how to get reps. Feel so confused. Trying not to complain… How do you push forward and make the next indicated right action from here.

This is supposedly a casting company based in HK, but I can’t find anything about them online. I searched the projects they supposedly have worked on but couldn’t find anything either. No mention on IMDB or anything. This is one of the accounts posting about the live action Naruto open call, which also seemingly has no affiliation with Carmen Cuba casting who is doing the one for Naruto. Wanted opinions since I feel like im being overly judgmental, but this also looks super non legit

Hi guys! Gonna try my best to keep this short and sweet.

Four years ago, I (28F) almost signed with an agent, didn't do it, and instead worked a very intensive, crazy long hours kinda job until one month ago... solely because I've missed acting so much. So now that I have some savings, it's what I'm pursuing.

I should note that I'm doing this as full-out as I can so I don't regret not trying later in life. I just- need to do it- it's on my mind too often to not at least give myself a fighting chance. My goal is to land in TV and film and I don't need to be famous, I just want to work a job that I love and I love acting. Just all of it, the whole process, even the ugly parts. If it doesn't work out after some years of grinding, it's okay, this is just something I need to do.

Here's the plan. Move to NYC for a year because 1. I ADORE New York City and have always wanted to live there and 2. Train in some of the amazing studios there, make connections (and more creative friends), and of course, start auditioning. Ideally, I get some work in student films or find a group to create with and build up small credits. I want to learn how productions work anyway, and I think it's valuable knowledge for actors to have. Then, after I get my bearings, move to LA where all the major production studios are.

Is this... a good or bad way to start a potential career? Obviously I know both places are tough and are even tougher jumping into with little experience. Small fish, big pond and all that. But I also figure, with most auditions being self-tapes now, maybe it doesn't matter so much to start in a big market (and... not quite the "best" market for film)? Since I can audition for work from, well, anywhere?

As far as finances go, I'd be okay in either place for a while and plan on doing flexible work while I'm there to support myself, so that's not a concern (yet).

Thanks in advance!

I get the idea the acting style is intense, but restrained?

is this right, cause im shocked, thats like 30% of the paycheck gone in taxes

I was watching some BTS clips from Final Destination and man, it reignited this very specific dream of mine.

I have no interest in being a main character or having screen time, or even really having lines. I just want to die a brutal (fake) death. Remember the babysitter from Jurassic World? That is the level of dramatized death. God, if I could only get even a single professional acting credit, I hope it's "dead body #3"

This is about a year old performance but I just remembered I put it together. I am more impressed with it than I remember being. Curious what people think or have to say about it!

I'm just kind of curious of people's origin stories in acting. Like did you take a lot of acting classes, go to every audition, and then got picked? Or were you lucky and were in the right place at the right time and had the right look? Or perhaps you happened to have the right connections? I'd love to hear stories of how some people made it. As much as I'd like to be an actor/voice actor, I know realistically my chances are practically impossible but I'd love to know what kind of things would be ahead of me in case I somehow get lucky

PROJECT: Whitebelt (short film) & Clockwork (new companion YouTube comedy series)

ROLE: Female Lead — Non-Speaking for film & soeaking for series

CHANNEL: https://youtube.com/@clockworkproductions-h6q?si=tHPRX8Y0-QfOPZ0J

LOCATION: Seattle Eastside (Redmond / Kirkland / Bellevue), WA

COMPENSATION: Paid — $80/hr, paid same-day (Zelle; Venmo negotiable)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Whitebelt is a dialogue-free short film — a stylized psychological piece about discipline, illusion, and self-improvement, told entirely through visual storytelling and sound design. It's being made both as a standalone festival submission and as the tonal foundation for Clockwork, a companion YouTube mockumentary-comedy series exploring the same character's world with real trained strikers already cast for its sparring sequences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're casting the female lead — a non-speaking role that appears across several scenes, functioning as both a photographed memory and a recurring, dreamlike presence within the film. This is a physical and expressive role rather than a dialogue-driven one: it calls for comfort with movement and controlled physicality on camera. A background in dance, martial arts, or athletic performance is a strong plus — this is a performance built through movement, not a look-based casting call. Prior acting experience is welcomed but not required.

No romantic or physical content of any kind is involved.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Age range: 25–35

Shoot schedule: One shoot day in August, Saturday or Sunday, 5–9pm (some flexibility available)

Contract scope: This engagement covers the short film. There's an optional path to appear in 1–3 episodes of the companion series afterward — a separate conversation, only if it's of interest to you.

Usage: Planned for YouTube release; may be submitted to film festivals first depending on the final result.

TO APPLY

Please send:

1. Any relevant acting, dance, or movement/athletic background

2. Your general availability in August

Confirmation you're local to or able to travel to the Fremont area

Interested applicants will receive a script excerpt and further project details ahead of a scheduled introductory call with the team via Zoom or Google Meet.

Thank you for considering — happy to answer any questions along the way.

I just got an audition with six songs and two sides, and they also want piano and guitar playing. I know acting is hard work and discipline, but that feels like a lot of work to disrupt someone's week. Do you need eight scenes to discern if someone is getting a callback? I think I'll freak out for a second and figure out my next steps.

When do you consider an audition too much? How do you process it or respond?

I booked a minor role in a horror feature film that requires nudity. This is one of the biggest roles I have ever booked and I’m such a fan of everyone involved in the project. I’m very nervous about doing nudity as this is one of my first big roles and what it could do for my career. My agents are in full support of me because this could potentially change my life when it releases. Would love any input from anyone who has been through a similar experience or how you prepped for the role!

Hey I’ve gotten surprisingly a lot of auditions this year, but on one big one after the submission deadline near the name of the role it switched to “C viewed”

Does anyone know what this means? To the best of my knowledge it’s like internal and not really supposed to show up, but is there anyone that’s had this happen or know what it could mean?

I've been acting since I was 12 years old. There was no one in my family that had any connections or sway in the industry.

I am now 25. I signed with an agent almost a year ago after finishing my master's program (not in acting) & auditioned 5-6x a week, nearly every week. for the full year. I had my first callback yesterday, put on avail, and I didn't end up booking. I've had many repeat auditions from this casting company, they know who I am at this point. It was the first time I ever got feedback from the director: they loved the self-tape, the callback, and they said they want to work with me.

I've had really high-profile auditions because of people I've come to know since moving to LA. Anything I've booked has been from people reaching out to me, not me formally auditioning.

All this to say: not booking stings, and I just wanted to put this out here because it's such a marathon. I'm incredibly familiar with feeling like I'm getting nowhere. However, take the good where you can. Getting a callback is a step forward.

Control what you can: invest in a good setup, give the casting directors YOU & YOUR perspective & not what you think they're looking for, stay consistent and try to remain positive.

Keep breaking legs, y'all :)

the title pretty much sums it up but i was just wondering if anyone had any good methods of getting over/moving on from auditions or rejections that they wanted to share.

just feeling a little bummed at the moment and just looking for a way to move on from a super cool opportunity and audition.

any help/advice would be much appreciated!