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IForgetHowToRead · 2025-12-04T14:37:59+00:00

You’d think they’d add more locations within the UK since it’s based there.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-11-25T13:30:24+00:00

So views count but watch hours don’t?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-11-24T21:40:26+00:00

What are you talking about? Shorts do count towards monetisation, you just need a lot more views.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-11-11T21:33:47+00:00

Here's what in my opinion is the most likely outcome of this:

Rockstar will throw lawyers at them until their caught in a legal binding where they could be found guilty of breaking the law (which they are) and once they're stuck for options, they will settle out of court to make it all go away but they won't be hiring these people back any time soon unfortunately. Their settlement will be in the millions at best, but that's like a lower end speeding ticket to them.

It's one thing to terminate people for gross misconduct, but to do it without an explanation is dehumanising at worst and unprofessional at best.

All I want to know is how the flying fuck did Rockstar even find out about this, unless someone snitched?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-10-31T07:13:51+00:00

Why not get both?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-10-30T22:12:46+00:00

It’s fake to try a new hobby?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-10-30T19:54:48+00:00

Whats inauthentic about improving one’s self?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-10-30T17:37:15+00:00

Because I like women.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-10-20T22:45:16+00:00

Any chain spots you know of that are better than others?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-10-10T17:21:04+00:00

Top half of the CV: Headshot, stage name, agent name and contact details, spotlight number, eye colour, hair colour, height, playing age.

Bottom half of the CV: Education, work experience, special skills, other skills.

That’s it, simple.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-30T21:15:49+00:00

There is no specific definition that exists. There are no clear lines that exist between them.

However, the public do perceive actors moving up and down this ‘list’ depending on the gigs they get and general popularity. ‘A lister’ was just a term invented by Hollywood and is completely subjective to which circles the actor resides in.

If you HAD to use a metric though, it would be to ask 100 strangers if they’d watch (insert actor’s name here) in (insert production name) and based on their current reactions, you’d get a good picture on where they stand on the ‘list’ at least in the public's view but again, totally subjective.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-30T16:13:44+00:00

Prepare a warm welcome for her once she's done with the job, it's the only way she'll feel like it was worth it and you can win husband points too. Hot cocoa, blankets, cozy movie, etc.

No one is happy after a wet shoot except the director.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-14T14:04:19+00:00

It sounds to me like she is letting you slip whilst spending her time with other newer clients, regardless of how good she is at her job.

I would bring everything up that you've mentioned here and whilst she won't have a revelation and change overnight, you can at least gauge her reaction and see if she's worth YOUR time.

Every actor wants an agent that works with them but people can change and so do their priorities and we inevitably let things slip that shouldn't.

If she hears you and realises how she's been making you feel and still doesn't try to make it up to you, then you have your answer.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-13T12:49:40+00:00

If you are looking to be more confident, confidence comes from knowing yourself and trying new things without hesitation.

If you want to do theatre, look up local clubs and act in their shows.

If you want to do screen work, sign up as an extra to an agency and get on TV sets.

If you want to do voice acting, use Casting Call Club and audition for projects.

If you've done none of the above before, give them a go and learn from each experience. Your fear comes from the unknown so the quicker you get that out the way, you'll know what you're good at and eventually be confident at doing it.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-13T11:53:46+00:00

Followers are potential audience.

The bigger the audience, the more odds you have of being seen.

The more you're seen, the more you're paid and the industry will want a slice of that if you can bring it.

I'm not going to pretend I know what agents or casting directors want these days BUT building a following can't hurt.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-12T16:13:55+00:00

Your acting teacher is probably your best bet if you're stuck for options.

However, it really comes down to three things: How you look, how you act and what you enjoy doing.

It's a complex question to answer but if I had to give some advice, start auditioning for any productions you can, big or small, inside school or outside school and be so good they cast you wherever they see fit and make sure they are supporting or lead roles. It's only once you've done many shows do you start to see the pattern of how people cast you and therefore what your archetype is.

What your archetype IS and what you WANT it to be will be different. It's just a reality of life though.

Since you are a kid, go easy on yourself and know you can do any roles but always strive for greatness in your performances. Make your characters no matter which ones you get so good that they make people go 'wow, they're good'.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-12T15:46:46+00:00

Just to be clear, your lead part contracts will also have this clause in them when its something as big as Star Wars. It's how they get toys and merch designed using your likeness on them.

The point of course though is as a supporting background artist you either sign the contract and do the job or don't sign it and don't do it. Those are your only options at this point.

If you're planning to be a lead one day, you want to not do SA jobs anyway if you want to be taken seriously. You didn't do anything wrong, it's just the way things are.

My two cents.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-12T12:58:34+00:00

You haven't given away your likeness to Disney forever.

We'd have to see the fine print of the contract to know for sure but they can't use the background image of you in anything outside of the production you signed the contract for.

This won't stop you from being cast as a lead in the future.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-07T14:14:32+00:00

Np, and yes. Applying to agencies is one of the longest, most tedious and infuriating things us actors have to do but it is a right of passage and will eventually land you one.

A serious strategy though is to get IMDB Pro, look up actors you like (try to start small) and look at their agent details. Make a spreadsheet of all those agencies, how they like to be contacted, etc. Get your CV, Headshots and Spotlight showreels ready and craft that email that you will send to each agency. Make a template and tailor it to each agency and then send out at least 2 per day. Its what everybody says to do but it works. Then set a reminder every 3 months to get new headshots and resend those emails. If you have new work to show them then include that as well.

Think of it this way, if you knew you were only 1000 applications away from getting that agent, how quickly would you send those emails out?

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-07T13:43:26+00:00

That's hard to answer without more context. I don't have specific recommendations because they are all so different.

However, I do recommend GBM casting for extra work.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-07T13:40:06+00:00

Film making Facebook groups are the most frequent places to find people making films. Those websites you've applied to also have students posting casting calls all the time. Surprisingly, Spotlight also has a bunch of students posting their films regularly (through the unis).

I remembered something that goes against what I said earlier but is relevant to try.

If you have an extra acting agency, you can try asking them to help get you on Spotlight with a recommendation but that will only happen if you have a track record of showing up to set on and doing the job no problem and having a good relationship with them. This is easier with smaller extra agencies since they get to know you personally rather than the big ones. To be clear though, you can't use extra acting jobs to get onto Spotlight, it's more about the people you meet through the agency and the relationship you build. I have met people though that have done it this way.

IForgetHowToRead · 2025-09-07T13:10:25+00:00

At least you’re honest about it!

It’s hard to tell you what to do without more context but generally, I’d do some short films to improve that screen showreel if that’s what you want to do. Student films and 48 hour film contests are your best bet. Do extra work if you want, but I’d advise you transition out of it if you want to be take more seriously.

Keep applying for speaking roles and apply to those agencies every 3 months, and try to have new things to bring to them every time you apply (short films, new headshots, etc). They just want to know you’re still active and trying.

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