How does Austin fare as an alternative city for acting?

[FarawayFaraway]

Would anybody mind sharing links/resources to finding auditions in and around Austin?

[Jennibc]

Austin Actors (AustinActors.net) - Supporting Austin Film and Theatre - Cast and Crew Calls, Auditions (will resume posting after the holidays)
Casting/Crew Calls | Short Film Texas (has casting notices for Austin, Dallas, and Houston)
Texas Film Commission, Office of the Governor Rick Perry - Job Hotline Casting Calls (not as good as the others but occasionally has something show up)
austin talent gigs classifieds - craigslist Use caution, as it is craigslist, but sometimes there are legit postings
Yahoo! Groups probably the best of the bunch.

I hope this helps.

[FarawayFaraway]

Originally Posted by Jennibc

Austin Actors (AustinActors.net) - Supporting Austin Film and Theatre - Cast and Crew Calls, Auditions (will resume posting after the holidays)
Casting/Crew Calls | Short Film Texas (has casting notices for Austin, Dallas, and Houston)
Texas Film Commission, Office of the Governor Rick Perry - Job Hotline Casting Calls (not as good as the others but occasionally has something show up)
austin talent gigs classifieds - craigslist Use caution, as it is craigslist, but sometimes there are legit postings
Yahoo! Groups probably the best of the bunch.

I hope this helps.

Thank you so much, very helpful!

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by FarawayFaraway

Thank you so much, very helpful!

Certainly. Just be aware that because of the holidays, listings will be sparse but once UT goes back into session, you will see regular postings for student films.

[TxGunny]

We have just moved here from Los Angeles where my son (15) was beginning to work in acting. He is very interested in performing in film, TV, print or commercials. Three questions: 1. Any recommendations as far as a quality acting school or private coach located here in Austin? 2. Where can I find information about auditions? 3. It's time to update his portfolio. Any recommendations on a photographer for head shots?

[Jennibc]

See the above links for casting calls, although Austinactors.net is no more. The new link for short films texas is here Austin Archives - Short Film Texas

As far as quality acting coaches, we just don't have what they have in L.A. Get on the Austin Film Casting distribution list https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/...lmCasting/info and classes are always being advertised. Marco Perella will work with 15 year olds and he's pretty good.

For headshots, my son has had the best luck with David Heisler Photography David Heisler Photography But I caution you, he's very expensive.

I hope this helps.

[TxGunny]

Thank you so much!

[Pink90]

I would say Austin is a good place to act on the side. Maybe to get experience and make a name for yourself. I don't think it'd be the place to go if you want it to be a full on career at the moment.

EDIT: Woah just realized how old this thread was.

[radiolibre99]

Don't mean to take over this thread but what about in writing movies? How big is Austin's film scene and how do you break into it?

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

Don't mean to take over this thread but what about in writing movies? How big is Austin's film scene and how do you break into it?

Writing movies? Well, you can WRITE movies anywhere. As to how you break into it, that's a really difficult question to answer. Are you talking about working on crew? As an actor? As a filmmaker?

You can start reading about it here Slackerwood | Deep in the heart of the Austin film scene.
You can join the Austin Film Society Welcome to the Austin Film Society! - Austin Film Society
You can attend the Austin Film Meet https://www.facebook.com/groups/AustinFilmMeet/