r/acting • u/Glittering-Bear-4298 • 2d ago
I've read the FAQ & Rules Rant/unpopular opinion: posting on socials about every audition/callback
Sorry- I'm just annoyed lately at the folks that love to post every audition etc. on socials. If you get a callback and your first thought is to run to IG and post about it, I think your priorities are off. Someone I follow posted a story about their callback by sharing screenshots of the (copyrighted) script pages which I find unwise and unprofessional. I don't find it encouraging to other actors. What is the point, exactly, cause it seems braggy.
I don't want to tell anyone about a callback for fear that speaking aloud about it will somehow kill the job. Lol. Rant over. Thoughts?
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u/ASofMat 2d ago
This is just such a nothingburger (besides posting the sides, don’t do that) people are excited about auditioning, it’s slow as fuck every chance to be in a room is fucking delightful at this point. You don’t have to post yours if you don’t want to but really who cares that other people do? If it’s that upsetting to you block them, that’s a you problem not a them problem. People are allowed to have pride in their baby steps without having to walk on eggshells that someone watching their story might not be as fortunate in the moment.
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u/RunAncient3139 2d ago
Agreeeeee! And it’s often an early in your career thing.” Do you and when you don’t feel like posting shit don’t.
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u/believethehygge 2d ago
it sounds like their posts are triggering you and i encourage you to unfollow them and stay offline.
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u/Glittering-Bear-4298 2d ago
I’m not triggered but it just looks green to me and posting sides is unprofessional. The SE is still trying to convince producers/networks/filmmakers that we’re trained up and serious - and that doesn’t help. But I probably will stop following that one dude.
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u/believethehygge 2d ago
not triggered by it and yet you are still following them, posted about them on another social media account, and are engaging with comments about it for hours
because you were triggered by it. it bothered you. it upset you enough to do something and complain about it. again, i highly encourage you to log off and stop comparing yourself to other people and trying to control them because you feel out of control in your career. that's all this is.
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u/KyberCrystal1138 2d ago
This. OP, you control you. Don’t worry what other actors, or most anyone, are doing. In my opinion, you coming off as triggered, as you have done here, is a much worse look than a younger, newer actor who posts when they get callbacks because they’re excited. No, they most definitely shouldn’t post sides, but they’ll figure it all out.
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u/believethehygge 2d ago
thanks for backing me up. getting downvoted a lot and some hateful dms.
the truth is, nobody fucking cares about the shit they post. like truly nobody cares. steven spielberg isn't doomscrolling looking for an actor audition tape. let them be cringe for humblebragging or get in trouble for posting scripts.
and also, some people are going through horrific challenges in life. them posting about a callback could be saving them from worse circumstances.
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u/KyberCrystal1138 2d ago
I’m sorry you’re taking so much heat for your stance on this. Honestly, I don’t get anyone who wants to tell another adult, especially one who is a stranger to them, how to behave. As I believe you and at least one other said, ignore/unfollow if it’s that annoying. Simple. Let people feel and experience their own stuff, man. Glad you get it.
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u/Soft-Practice-3189 2d ago
Obviously don’t post the sides (amongst other things) but I get encouraged when I see others working and getting callbacks. When it’s dead then I’m like rut roh!!
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u/onlyannamaria 2d ago
I think a lot of actors are feeling the pressure of having a lot of followers, thanks to producers now caring about follower counts. One of the clearest paths to making content as an actor is making your content about being an actor, and minor wins are easy to celebrate via posting.
While I personally don’t opt for this method, I’m sympathetic to the actors who are going this route. I think it’s harmless and sweet, and I root for these folks when I see them.
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u/No_Implement2358 2d ago
It isn't just actors. There are a few agencies and managers that do this. It's Tacky.
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u/tinned_peaches 2d ago
Yeah I don’t mind actors doing it but when agencies make a post about one of their clients getting a self tape request, it’s like….. is that big news for you??
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u/Glittering-Bear-4298 2d ago
👀 Got my client an audition today! s/ Haven’t seen that but that’s kinda nuts.
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u/Megatronscoffee 2d ago
I personally don't like it but I understand why people do it. A lot of people view it as self marketing and sometimes directors /agents etc like to see an online presence. So while also find it irritating sometimes its a strategic marketing thing (depending on if it's like their official inst page etc). Obvs posting copyright sides is a no, but auditions generally can be good
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u/Ok-Carrot-8236 2d ago edited 2d ago
I'm not usually a superstitious person, but I follow 2 rules lol ... don't post on social when your sports team is winning, and don't post *too* much about an audition unless there's a reason. I feel like it jinxes me. If I do announce an audition, it's usually a still in my IG story; never the script or any details.
Even so, many gigs never come to fruition, why post every audition? BUT.. it doesn't annoy me to see it, that's just for me. I'll still cheer friends/colleagues on.
ETA - I saw someone's comment further down and have to agree... once you start gaining followers (I'm in that mode right now), the constant pressure to post something industry-related and/or cute (this goes for all genders) every day is exhausting. Some days I just want to stay in my house clothes all day and I literally have nothing to add to the world, lol.
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u/regaleagled 2d ago edited 2d ago
oh definitely don’t post the sides! that’s a huge no. i honestly find a lot of actor behavior on socials mildly annoying, but hey, i guess that’s what works for some people!
i used to be super secretive and not tell anyone about auditions or callbacks, but with the state of industry rn, i’m just excited to get them at this point! now i usually tell friends/fam about the fun ones. plus i like having a real answer to “you’re an actor? what have you done lately?” well, i improvised working in a crowded pizza kitchen for a commercial audition the other day…
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u/Bittroffm 2d ago
It’s green behavior, but yeah, a bad look.
Once you’ve been around long enough you realize that sharing things like that is akin to sharing a picture of your full fridge while everyone is starving. Tone deaf for sure, but mainly just green actors begging to be taken seriously.
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u/CrystalCandy00 2d ago
Half the time the people most often are posting this stuff are doing bullshit auditions for crappy unprofessional projects anyway…
I always say that you don’t see a lawyer or doctor posting like that so why should you? It’s a job, treat it as such if you want to be a professional.
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u/Glittering-Bear-4298 2d ago
Yeah- one person posted ‘two bookings this month!’ And it was verticals. Which I’m not a fan of. But that’s a me issue.
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u/generisuser037 2d ago
I find that this generally happens when people have nothing going on booking wise so any audition or a callback is a massive deal to them, so they'll broadcast it as if they won a Tony. I feel like, if anything, it's overcompensation. You know what they say, "hustle in silence, let success be your noise."
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u/coldlikedeath 2d ago
Annoying and look at me. I’m very aware others mightn’t be doing so well, so would not.
Talk about it when you get the job.
And posting scripts can get you sacked.
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u/Icy_Teach5219 2d ago
Idk abt yall but my manager actually encourages her clients to do this. I don’t cuz I think it’s tacky but each to their own
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u/Glittering-Bear-4298 2d ago
Hmm. My previous agent asked us to go to IMDb several times a week and search our own name (and have family do that as well) to bump up the Starmeter number. 🙄 I fail to believe if someone delivered a killer audition they wouldn’t get cast because their # wasn’t high enough. I hope that’s true.
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u/filmsevolve 2d ago
My agent does this for me so I just post their post on my story. Would never do it otherwise because it’s just not my style but don’t see it as a bad thing. Leaking stuff is terrible though, honestly surprised they get away with that.
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u/Glittering-Bear-4298 2d ago
Risky game. Marvel & Disney supposedly have people that search the webs and check to see if anyone posts something. For sureeee Stranger Things folks here did that because even extras were watched.
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u/DonatCotten 1d ago
Honestly I despise people who are show offs and constantly have to brag about everything they do and every single good thing that happens to them. To me it's a huge red flag especially with actors because it tells me they are acting more for attention and feeling important rather than a genuine passion for it. I am much more humble and never post about auditions or getting cast in something.
Those kind of social media posts also makes other people feel bad like they aren't good enough or doing as well in their lives and I know what that feels like and would never want someone else to feel that way. I wish more people had empathy and thought of others.
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u/rotten-robbie 1d ago
folks are desperate for attention. I used to think it was the individuals insecurity, but I'm convinced it's ALSO the pressure of society to be accepted and liked. It's easier to shout it to the world now with social media platforms, than just telling some of your close friends the exciting news. No turning back now.
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u/DeepVibe5 2d ago
Copyrighted material is being posted? That’s not only risky but does come across as unprofessional... and could cost them the job lol...
At the same time, I think some folks just process excitement differently. For some, posting is a way to feel seen in a career where so much happens behind closed doors. Doesn’t always land the right way, though.
Personally I’m with you... I’d rather keep callbacks private until there’s something official to share. That being said, things are so much slower than these days I do feel like posting avails, etc is important. I'm also coaching these days, and it's a way for people to know I'm in the trenches and working! There’s something powerful about holding those moments close and not needing outside validation as well.
End of the day, I think the key is intentionality: sharing to genuinely inspire is one thing, posting to flex is another.
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u/FreeOrderedLeader 2d ago
Yeaaa, that's not a smart move. That will ruin any chance of getting hired. It's pretty standard that actors do NOT share info about the a project at all until everything has aired / premiered. IP is confidential and it will ruin exclusive PR announcements and release strategies if script, character or plot pieces are shown online.
So, yes it's unprofessional, and it shows they're more worried about the public perception instead of the craft and the work.
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u/Glittering-Bear-4298 2d ago
There’s a taping place here that I’ve seen post several times when they tape someone that books- and name the show/with a graphic of the show. But it’s a costar and the show hasn’t aired yet. At least they don’t post the tape with sound!
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u/FreeOrderedLeader 1d ago
That's not too major to cause any issues, although ideally NDAs may say not to mention who's involved cast wise at all, they are NOT giving away anything about the character/show storylines. If it was a Top billed casting choice - that's an entirely different story because now that also affects the exclusivity of major entertainment press releases announcing casting and marketing for the project. Co-stars usually aren't mentioned in those announcements so it's less thought of.
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u/nomoremiracles 2d ago
It's the "Look at me! Look at me!" syndrome. Just move along and stick to your own stuff.
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u/Dooruchan 2d ago
These people should be posting about if they got the part past the audition stage. I do agree that it makes them look unprofessional and it’s a competitive industry as is.
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u/Additional_Algae3079 2d ago
This is what the mute button is for. If their posts are making you feel a certain type of way, you don’t have to unfollow, but you also don’t have to be subject to it.
Just worry about you.