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My daughter is about to graduate from university. (Non drama but she has had the lead role in a few uni productions). She is planning on having a break then possible doing a masters in drama next year. Given she has no plans before then, what is the shortest course that would make her eligible for spotlight?

Also any suggestions on where she might get extra work while off?

Hello,

I am looking for some advice. I am a 37 year old from the UK who has had no formal training in acting but recently won a small role as a featured character in a movie. The movie will be released internationally in cinemas sometime in 2027 and has a fairly big budget and ensemble cast. I feel very grateful that this role was my first introduction to acting but now I'm a little stuck on what to do next. Since filming I have done some formal training but nothing major.

I had hoped the role in the movie would grant me access to spotlight but unfortunately I don't hit the criteria for registering. I have signed up to Backstage in the hope I can find some work on there but I am eager to do as much as I can to gain more experience.

This post is to ask anyone for advice on how to move my acting forward. I am based in northeast England and intend on trying to get involved in the local acting scene but besides this I wondered if anyone might be able to offer further advice on training I should complete or ways I might be able to get registered with an agent or agency?

My other more specific question is, would it be a bit direct or inappropriate to reach out to agents and agencies directly on platforms like Instagram and tell them a little bit about myself and my situation situation in the hope that they might be interested in signing me onto their roster and even referring me to backstage? Is this normal for the industry? I worry it stinks a bit of desperation...

Anyway - any information would be much appreciated.

Thanks in anticipation!

Needing a refresh of my headshots. I originally went with Harry Livingstone and they’re great but a very specific style and not always what the industry wants. Does anyone have any recommendations of photographers? Wanting something a bit more contemporary / commercial. Thanks so much ❤️

Hi. My child has the opportunity to do a TV series being filmed about 3 hours drive from where we live and has asked to be available for a 12 week period. Its a big production company.
Haven't been given any real details from our agent, but from those in the know, would it be reasonable to expect accommodation to be provided? Tutoring? Would we get a schedule of when they would be needed rather than "you need to be available for 12 weeks"? Does filming normally take place on weekends? First time at this for us, so would really appreciate any insights!

Hello! Has anyone been to City Academy’s courses or classes for acting/screen acting? I’m looking into going to their one month screen acting intensive course and I am a complete beginner in acting.

Can anyone give feedback if they went, what were your thoughts?

Thank you!

Hi all, for context: I went to a London drama school (mid-tier, known more for MT) 2016-2019 to study the BA Acting there.

Since then my career has been... meh? I've had jobs, not as many as I'd like, and I had a 3 year stint with booking nothing. I've done some commercials, a couple of TV episodes & some theatre comedy. I have an agent who's probably lower-mid tier (up and coming, though) and I love him.

I went to drama school when I was 19, and I was SO naive. I thought every word the teachers spoke was gospel, and I thought I needed it so badly. It was my first time living away from home and in a city, and I look back now and wish I'd have waited a few years to get some life experience before training. I also had no self belief, and never even applied to RADA because I thought I wasn't good enough.

Around 10 years on, I'm thinking how much more I'd get out of drama school now, with the life knowledge I have. I'm so much more confident, and I'm in this industry for the long game.

I remember on my BA, the MA Acting course seemed... bad.... and more like a cash grab from the school than investment into the students as actors. So that's putting me off an MA. Although maybe other schools are better for MAs?

Long story short - should I apply to drama school again, 10 years on, to learn as much as I can with much more wisdom/industry knowledge behind me? (I can't stress enough, when I was 19 I knew NOTHING)

I feel like it might give me the invigoration I need to immerse myself back into it and become a student again. And it poses the question - BA or MA?

TLDR: Been to drama school already 2016-2019, should I go back now I'm older?

Advice appreciated please!!

edit: already on Spotlight, already auditioning (even though the industry is quiet! I just want to learn in an intensive environment to become an even better actor)

This summer sometime (the exact date will be communicated) between July and September a shoot for a short  movie will be happening in Thessaloniki in Greece. It will be a student based project so no funding but it is a good way for anyone to gain experience and add it to their resume.

To participate fill in the form below. I know I could have done it through a website like enCast but a subscription is needed and we want to give the best chance to every one to apply even if they don't want or can't afford to subscribe to a casting website. It will be fully in English. To apply all you need are a photo of yourself. no need to be professionally taken, or full body, just a plain photo (good lighting is advised), then you'll need a video of you introducing yourself (so name, age, where you are based in and where you are from) that's it! Again no need to be professionally taken or full body just a plain video of you saying that. Lastly a self-tape, it is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL and NOT submitting it WILL NOT count against you (I promise :)). Last a way to contact you preferably email and phone, WhatsApp will also work. Instagram handle is also optional but will help to create a community with everyone working on set so if you have one and are willing to share it will be greatly appreciated. The name of the movie and script i am not allowed to share yet but I can say it will be a teen drama, however that's all I can share so far, sorry! The video of you introducing yourself is simply a means of getting a basic understanding of you and your English level.

Not being able to speak perfect English will NOT disqualify you. Do not worry!! The film will mainly be on YouTube but the chance to play in theatres in Greece is still open. It will also likely play in theatres outside of Greece as well. This form is mainly for acting jobs BUT you can also apply for another job (like director, editor, makeup etc) as well. Just select the "Other" option and list your preferred job. All and i mean ALL of your self tapes will be evaluated. If you don't know how to pick a monologue don't worry, you are not the only one. Simply go to the "Daily Actor" website and pick a monologue that you feel expresses YOU.

The inability to perform a perfect monologue will for sure NOT disqualify you. We are students, we are not perfect, so you also don't have to be!! If you have any questions you can message me or leave them below. If you are interested please apply! You miss all the shots you don't take as they say. We definitely don't judge because you are most likely better than all of us (me roasting my team - sorry guys love u).
So here is the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9Xv20P4C\_fTxRkoQR4FijQIwAXrU2KK4aXNMlv6Z\_7iCHDw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

hi everyone, i recently found out that i’m on the reserve list for acting at GSA. does anyone have any positive experiences of a reserve list or any insight into how they work? thanks in advance!

I just love the script, I'm also female so hoping comparisons won't be drawn. I also won't mention his name, just the character name and film.

"Your agent works for you, not the other way around" - something i'm sure we've all heard or told ourselves at some point. After all, they live on commission from our work.

Yet I can't be the only one who has felt (for many years) like there is a serious power imbalance. It's a common theme amongst actors as the power and opportunity really does lie with a good agent having good contacts and getting good briefs sent their way. We know sometimes that having a bad agent is worse than having none at all.

I suppose I'm asking among my peers for how they address this themselves? What do you do to empower yourselves, and have you found agent relationships that feel something close to equal?

Hi there,

I recently joined the unseen acting course the 6 week programme, I will be starting shortly. I was just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on how to make the most out of it?

Or if anyone has any details or useful information for it.

Thanks very much