Actors Access Tips: Save Money, Save Time, and Look More Professional

[@ActingCareerCenter]

If you've got any tips for using Actors Access, share them below!

[@BFP-BFP]

Always enjoy watching your channel. I’d like to add two more tips. 1. Actor Access allows extra 4 seconds for $22. So a 1.04 minutes video costs $22. 2. Let’s say you upload 2 minutes demo reel which consists of 4 clips. Each clip has 15, 25, 30 and 50 seconds in length. Actor Access has an option to break down demo reel into clips for $11 per minute. So if I want to have both 2 minutes demo reel and 4 clips uploaded, total fees are $66 instead of $88. The 4 extra seconds also apply to this case so you can upload a total of 2.04 minutes video for $44. Hope Actor Access still runs this saving.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@porquestasaquii]

omg!!! Thank you for the money saving tip about uploading two 30 sec videos. Mind blown! Wish I had found this before uploading my first reel!

[@MauriceWilliams]

I didn't know that I could use a link to my AA resume. Thanks, Kurt I feel more professional now. You are the man!

[@chelseahinkson3425]

Hi Kurt! Thanks so much for your videos! I would love to learn about how you personally approach a script. When you get sides for an audition or after you've booked a job, what is your process for breaking down the script and bringing the character to life?

[@AlexSteinComedy]

Great advice for keeping the videos in your cart to add up the time. Brilliant!!!

[@jadonleahrain9214]

Thank you thank you!!! I had no idea about that URL bit!

[@Hit4U-Media]

Thank you. great video

[@hollydavidson581]

Oh my goodness! I’m just learning to navigate actors access and am researching my videos to upload! Lol This is brilliant! Thanks Kurt!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad this helped!

[@James.473]

Hey, Kurt . James Duncan here, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video of actors access tips. I'm tryna figure out how to make my own video reels or self tape but I don't have any one to help read for me. How can I make self tape by myself for my actors access profile to get booked?

[@RandomReggie007]

1st Tip was really helpful as I was gonna edit two clips into one but seeing this now makes more sense so material doesn't get mixed into one demo reel clip. Thanks for this. Also for the link site tip as well.

[@nickbardin]

The tip on uploading clips is gold!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ali.ryiad3]

Do you have a video of how creating actor access and la casting and backstage accounts please

[@julianlucas07]

WOW the custom link is so simple yet so vital. I would have had NO idea about that. Thanks!

[@MauriceWilliams]

Thanks 🙏 Kurt you’re my guy! You be dropping Gems 💎 on us straight up. I listen to your videos everyday on my 30 minutes exercise walk.

[@jiwonmoon2077]

Thank you so much for the help! I love your videos! You've been helping me as an actress that is just starting out to gain confidence in this industry. Thank you for your help!:)

[@alejandrablanco8838]

Thanks for the amazing insight!

[@edgarshoe]

Glad I saw this!!! Thanks!

[@kerwinalexander6836]

Great tips Kurt. You're the Man!!!

[@ReeceCaruso]

Great suggestions! This is such an important topic to be discussing. I really enjoyed the video!

[@healthyoutloud2873]

Thank you so much for this helpful tip!

[@teddyv6799]

Thank you, Kurt!

[@GamerBoy-om6pn]

OMG OMG THANK YOU YOUR A LIFESAVER

[@DanielleS21]

Thanks for this video!! Is there a way to narrow down the location further in your searches on AA? The regions are so wide and I can’t afford to travel and stay in places that are 500 miles away and more.

[@JasonMomoa999]

My slate video, my monologue video and two gorgeous head.shots.

[@OnlyLocus]

Im in australia amd having trouble finding legitimate non scammy Casting sites, my question is, is AA worth getting for someone like me outside of the United States?

[@KRZLY.]

Hello, I was thinking about signing up for this but I am mostly looking for Voice Over Acting. Would you recommend this website to someone looking to do VO work?

[@elisadavis5234]

Excellent Video!

[@adaratoop]

I can’t seem to find the answer to this anywhere on the internet: should you only upload theatrical clips to your Actor’s Access? Or should you also upload commercial clips?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I guess it depends on the market. Here in Atlanta, I do see commercial auditions on AA every once in a blue moon so my agents have asked me to have a commercial reel up there. I don't have separate commercial clips, just a one minute reel.

[@AdaraUnboxed]

@@ActingCareerCenter Got it- thanks for the tip!

[@daniwall6412]

Thanks so much for the helpful tips! Question on photos: For commercial actors, should you also add photos of prior work? Or is the photos section strictly for headshots? Wondering if adding additional photos of past work would provide an advantage. Thank you!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I don't think that is very common for actors access. Often, people will post those on the media section of their own websites but actors access is usually just headshots

[@dianakwan5530]

Lol Lp

[@RandomReggie007]

Question should put titles in our clips ? like the projects name and characters naem as well ?

[@justinshorts5705]

How do I find the sides because it won't let me click on the link

[@michellepokopac7256]

This is great! Didn't think about the uploading tip, so thank you! Question, what are your thoughts about uploading clips verses a whole reel?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Hi Michelle! I believe both have their merits. Agents have said they like to use clips if they need to pitch an actor for a specific role and can therefore find the right clip that helps sell the actor. Casting directors (specifically Feldstein/Paris) have said that they like to have demo reels to show producers if they need help making a final casting decision.

[@michellepokopac7256]

@@ActingCareerCenter Good to know, thanks for sharing your thoughts! Love the content you're creating here.

[@OlegRushin]

Thank you, it very helpfull!!!

[@offensivedude2760]

I have been preparing for a role for the last 4 months and I was wondering how I can audition without an agent. Im in highschool and I want to get my career started as soon as I can. It is for a Netflix show and I know im perfect for the role I just dont know how I can convince the casting director that Im the guy for the job, Any advice would help

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Casting decisions are out of your control as an actor. You can't convince anyone to hire you. You can do the best job that you can and then the rest is out of your hands. Here's a video on how to find auditions without an agent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5LVp2l4gsl0Z7M

[@yorelis425]

Hey, just have confidence in yourself and a lot of personality, don't get nervous, just keep in mind that THEY WANT IT TO BE YOU ... that is out of your reach apart from this and if the casting did not come out, try again. Give up, remember that many great actors worked hard to get where they are now

[@antuanwilliams5404]

How did it go?

[@readyourBible-e7g]

Is this still for free to sign up?

[@enriquez6705]

Can you please do a video on the best ways to continue/start your acting career during this epidemic?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I don't really have the answers for this because this is a new situation for everyone. If you are trying to START your acting career, my first recommendation is always acting classes. Many acting schools are doing classes via zoom right now.

[@ayushsingh789]

Your tips is awesome 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@holly4554]

Can you still use actor’s access in the UK?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I don't believe it is used very much, if at all, in the UK. There might be a similar website used in the UK but I don't know what it is.

[@briglebrit13]

i'm with Heyman Talent as well! i've had a couple of bookings, but I have no idea how to format my resume, or if i should even add the experience i've gained (training videos). I need help!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

You can ask your Heyman agents if they recommend you put the training videos on your resume. You may end up having different resumes for different situations. For a film and television resume, for example, you wouldn't have any training videos on there.

[@slaygirlyboopop]

does this website have audition opportunities for North Carolina?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Yes, there are some opportunities in NC on Actors Access. You would search their posts in the Southeast region

[@arthurmorgan5699]

Thank u so much!!! 🙌

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@tankkelly3571]

Thx a million !!

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@ingadexter6667]

Hi, I am taking singing lessons because I would like to go to the Holland got talent, I would like to sing a song to my son. I wrote the words and the music I dont have yet, I am very excited! What do you think???

[@ingadexter6667]

Thank you

[@ingadexter6667]

Maybe i will win and the radio will play my song and thats my dream, i hoop my son will hear!!!🙏

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Best of luck!

[@satinelambert8717]

Is actors access only for people who live in the USA or Canada?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

yes, currently there are only jobs in USA and Canada

[@Wordsley]

These Rock!

[@jeronimocaracol1198]

what if you live 2 hours away from Hollywood is it still good to act even if your that far

[@azyienegarcia2924]

Are you kidding me!! that's still close compared to where I live (the Caribbean)

[@peake864]

I stay in boom fuck South Carolina and I still do it. You are definitely in a good position

[@lazorlanson1438]

Yes totally fine. That really isn’t very far at all, many actors are at least that far

[@Kdm_films]

Is actors access for international actors as well. Like actors in Africa? Do you have any tips for actors in other parts of the world trying to make it in hollywood.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Hollywood is in America. So if you want to be an actor in Hollywood, it will be nearly impossible to do it from another country. My advice would be to focus on acting in your home country first. Then when you are ready, make the move to America.

[@Weightsnworship]

Do you offer an online masterclass ?

[@VeryStupid4547]

This channel shows me how much I DON'T know about acting, lol.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Glad it's been helpful!

[@KC-so4pw]

I have tried to upload a slate shot to Actors Access; however, when I preview it, it looks blurry. Now, I checked my recording prior to uploading and it’s not blurry. But I re-recorded myself slate shot with different framing just in case…same result. So I’m not sure why the preview looks this way. I haven’t completed the upload for this reason. Any insights or tips?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Hmmm. I'm not sure. If you are uploading with your phone, try uploading from a computer. Also, check the file format. I've found MP4 files work best with Actors Access.

[@azyienegarcia2924]

I'm currently in my last year of high school and I seriously don't know were to go from here on words.......should I go start to theater school or wait? Btw, I'm still 16😰

[@ActingCareerCenter]

There's no one right answer to every situation. You'll have to decide what is most important to you. A theatre degree can be helpful if you want to pursue stage acting. It can also be helpful for film and television acting but certainly not required. I do not have a theatre degree. I've been studying with acting teachers at independent acting studios for the past 12 years

[@matthewsalter677]

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[@MatthewG88]

What’s Your opinion on the slate shot .. it’s 5$ per upload but it’s stuck to one picture .. now you only have two pictures for free.

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I have heard that slate shots help you show up at the top of the list for casting directors but I know some professional working actors who have zero slate shots attached to their photos and they get just as many auditions as I do.

[@cherrypielatorre6553]

Please add English Subtitle. Thank you.

[@whoishe113]

is actors access better than backstage? backstage doesn’t make you pay for uploading or applying for a role

[@ActingCareerCenter]

In my experience, Actors Access has more professional projects than Backstage

[@irrelevantme1841]

can international actors use actors access?

[@ActingCareerCenter]

Actors Access is primarily used in the US and Canada. If you are in a different country, you should research what casting platform is used in your country.

[@matthewsalter677]

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[@mrshaheedmalik]

Dang. I wish I knew that before I uploaded.

[@jeronimocaracol1198]

what if you live 2 hours away from hollywood. Can you still act even if your that far away

[@ActingCareerCenter]

As long as you are willing and able to make the drive whenever you get auditions and callbacks I don't think it should hold you back.

[@haneefshaik6705]

How you moved to Atlanta permanent

[@ActingCareerCenter]

I'm not sure what you mean. I researched the Atlanta market in 2015 and then decided to move in the summer of 2016.

[@iron-non]

my mother and sister just dumped this onto me saying today is the deadline and then they both dibbed and i cant access them in anyway cause they are both idiots ffs... thanks for everything Mr

[@SarahninaMurungi]

I want to be an actress but i dont know the way to go i need help me plz am from uganda any one from uganda to tag me

[@Photogaltn]

So helpful! You're the best, Kurt!!!