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must watch film?
I'm looking for films what is a good action or romcom/romantic film you would recommend
11 responses, most recent 11 years ago.
I can only help you with action sadly-
Bittersweet Life http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0456912/ The Fall (action fantasy) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO0LYcCoeJY The Raid http…
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producer needed?
i recently asked people how i could improve my films and majority of the people said to collaborate with people,I've always had to do everything myself and i think its time to tea…
2 responses, most recent 11 years ago.
Be your own producer.
You're talking about a short, so small scale. At that level production is easy :-)
All you have to do is sit down and word your way through the script shot…
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Does anyone know any good actors showcases where plenty of agents attend
I am looking for a good actor showcase where plenty of agents attend. I have done three now and hardly any agents or casting directors etc have attended it. I am sure there are so…
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.
Talent Inc, a US showcase company now does events in the UK. Contact Dorinda Duncan at RBAPA. I was extremely impressed by the agents who showed up.
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How can one advertise for crew with EXPENSES ONLY claim and perhaps a copy of the finished produce …
Advertisement for crew in any bulletins on main forum requires specific figure as lump sum or hourly to be inserted as payment . This is the main reason which the editor gives fo…
11 years, 1 month ago
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How do you find the right actor? I feel like I've seen every male 20-30 in London and I just can't …
I'm looking for a male actor 20-30. I'm look for a specific look - someone who can solely rely on physical acting to convey two different characters. I must have seen every male o…
12 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.
Spotlight it has better actors. Many of them wont even entertain Starnow or CCP. 90% of UK castings are done via Spotlight.
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Does anyone know of any acting classes for young adults that also have an agency attached
I am 22 years old and I am looking for some acting classes that also have an agency attached. Does anyone know of any??
1 response, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.
Where are you based? If you're in London The Identity Drama School are good, they also have their own agency with actors from the school that are doing well: http://www.identitydr…
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How can we drown a dog?
Hi all I'm working on a new short in which one of the key scenes/shots is of a dog drowning in a lake or a bog. Has anyone got any suggestions or experience of how to do this on c…
12 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.
Wow! Thanks everyone - all of these are great! (and by all means keep them coming). I'll admit when reading the script, this scene was my biggest concern, and you've all raised so…
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I am looking for an acting agent can anyone recommended anyone in the London/ Brighton area?
I am looking for an acting agent to support me with my career. Can anyone recommended anyone in the London/ Brighton area? I am 15 years old, soon to be 16.
3 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.
Also the Mark Jermin Management are looking for actors, 16-25 years old with Tv and Film experience preferably London based or there abouts. They're only looking for applicants to…
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Any Shooters in Rye, Hastings, Ashford? Professional experienced actress/writer looking for collabo…
I am looking for filmakers, directors and possibly other actors/comediens/writers to collaborate in an exciting new sketch show for Youtube and future sit-com trailer.
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 1 month ago.
Hi Hayley-Marie
I'm a director/choreographer who returned to acting in September 2013 and I live in St Leonards on Sea :-) I'd be interested to hear more :-)
Good to read about…
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Want an intro to acting, or to develop your skills?
I signed up for Bristol Old Vic's Classical Acting course, but got a new job so can't make it. Did another course there last year - it's a full on, challenging week that leaves yo…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 2 months ago.
Hey Mark,
I'm interested in this – still available?
Frank
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Where can you view the jobs you've applied for? How do you know the application's sent?
sent an application off and not sure whether it's sent as had no confirmation message, nor can I view my previous applications.
2 responses, most recent 11 years, 3 months ago.
thanks v much! :)
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Looking for an Easter, film, project. Any one within 1 1/2 of M6 junct 35 need:- help, a teen boy a…
Free for two weeks commencing 11th the April. I have basic all round acting experience, a keen cheerful outlook, will work for Haribo's!
11 years, 4 months ago
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Are there many castings for a 15 year old male?
It seems like there are hardly any jobs for my age range around London or the South-East. Yes, I have paid membership but I'm starting to worry it may have gone to waste as I am o…
31 responses, most recent 11 years, 4 months ago.
Purchase The Actors yearbook! It has everything in there - all agants and when they're books are open etc best buy for me every couple of years.
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What is the best way to go about casting babies for a short film?
Hello!
So I need a cast of babies for a 30 second short for the sofa.com competition, 1 minimum, 3 or 4 ideally...
Are there specific agencies or websites? What are typical rate…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
Babies change fast. You def need to know how old a baby you need. If over 6 months, local nurseries might be worth a shout - they might be willing to put a note out to their "retu…
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hiring casting agency how does it work
I'm shooting microbudget feature and need help casting a few roles. how does it work with a casting agency? how do they charge and how is the fee determined? please share any insi…
22 responses, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
If you have any more questions about this and need a second opinion from another Casting Director, then do get in touch: me@shakyradowlingcasting.com.
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Casting fee
I'm reviewing a contract I'm about to sign with a NYC casting director. Is it standard for a casting director to ask for a set fee AND "1% of one hundred percent of 'net receipts…
1 response, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
Unless they're getting you 'names', that sounds like a big number and a PITA to administer.
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Looking to cast a voice-over English male actor. Where should I start?
Hello Shooters!
Hope everyone is very well... :)
I'm currently looking to cast a voice-over English male actor for my short film. Any advice where should I start from? I know th…
9 responses, most recent 11 years, 5 months ago.
Hi Alexandra. I can recommend someone very professional to you. However, if you advertise on Shooting People and ask for actors/voice artists to send you their voice reels you wi…
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Do film casting directors pigeon hole people trained in Musical Theatre?
Hello!
I am interested to hear peoples views on this one. I trained at London School of Musical Theatre and i feel like sometimes people assume that i can't act because of this.…
9 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Fraid so. Trick is to understand all your varied skills and make different CV's, photos and website copy to match them. I'm an old git these days and have learnt by many mistakes.…
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Anybody in Rutland?
Recently moved here, and can find no-one affiliated with film anywhere.
11 years, 6 months ago
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Is it realistic to direct & act in my debut short film as a writer-producer? (I am an experienc…
Hello Shooters. I have a question regarding a short film that I wrote and will play the lead role in. I am primarily an actor, have been acting in independent films for 7 years,…
9 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Ah, it's the old advice from the world of golf. (In case you didn't know this, it's the most profound source of philosophy we have.)
"If you think you can, or you think you can'…
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Director's Showreel needed
Moving back to London been away for 12 years living in Dublin, Ireland. Getting reacquainted with the London filmmaking scene. I am looking for an editor who specializes in the sh…
3 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks for all your suggestions much appreciated.
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Approx. how many actors graduate from a drama course in the UK, each year?
Does anyone know where I can find out roughly how many actors graduate from a drama course in the UK, each year? I'd also be interested in finding out approximately how many actor…
8 responses, most recent 11 years, 6 months ago.
Thank you all for your feedback everyone - much appreciated.
I have contacted both Spotlight and Equity and also conducted some research online, (using sites such as Drama UK). I…
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Tips, advice and socials for Los Angeles first timer.
Hello, I'm heading out to LA next week to scope the acting scene out there.
It's my first time to LA and i'm travelling on my own.
Tips, advice and Thanks Giving dinner offers …
1 response, most recent 11 years, 8 months ago.
Hi Sarah,
What are your goals, exactly? I'm not an actor, so I'm not privy to the inner workings of that world. Every actor I know (which is a lot) bitches about their agent, so…
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Looking to cast a young actor with Cerebral Palsy. Where should I start? Are there practical consid…
I want to handle this very carefully. It will probably be quite a while before my project is ready to shoot. So I think it would probably be wise to start by speaking to some orga…
10 responses, most recent 11 years, 9 months ago.
Hi Will,
I know an experienced actor and assistant director with cerebral palsy but he is 52 years old
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agreement question.
Hello guys
I am shooting a webseries pilot in November. I have sent my actor a contract, I downloaded the agreement from this very site.
The actor has asked clarification on the…
4 responses, most recent 11 years, 9 months ago.
:) Great answer.
Thanks Yen.
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