About r/ActingNerds
Welcome to Acting Nerds! This is a place to pose in depth text posts, videos, or articles about *the craft of acting*, not the business side. In addition to discussions, performance videos and auditions are welcome for critique as well.
The community at a glance
r/ActingNerds is a Subreddit for Actors with roughly 4K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 9th largest community in the Acting topic page.
Roughly 462 members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Acting, Short Film, and Actor. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2016: 43 members
- 2017: 167 members
- 2020: 995 members
- 2021: 382 members
- 2022: 635 members
- 2024: 689 members
- 2025: 343 members
- 2026: 241 members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 39 members
- Aug: 38 members
- Sep: 28 members
- Oct: 18 members
- Nov: 45 members
- Dec: 49 members
- Jan: 58 members
- Feb: 60 members
- Mar: 46 members
- Apr: 32 members
- May: 27 members
- Jun: 18 members
Themes
- Advice Requests7 posts in the past month
- First Steps?
- How can I improve my acting ?
- Actors: How to Find Funds for Your Creative Projects
#17Advice RequestsFirst Steps? · How can I improve my acting ? · Actors: How to Find Funds for Your Creative Projects - Pain & Anger2 posts in the past month
- Imposter Syndrome: When You Can't Let Yourself Win
- POV: You’re having a creative block
#22Pain & AngerImposter Syndrome: When You Can't Let Yourself Win · POV: You’re having a creative block - Solution Requests2 posts in the past month
- High School curriculum?
- Best movement based practice for actors ?
#32Solution RequestsHigh School curriculum? · Best movement based practice for actors ?
Topics
- Acting38 posts in the past month
- I decided the best way for me (personally) to expand my acting career was to make my own short films to use for reels and to put on a resume. Here is an example: Cinematic Actor Reel Scene Series Episode 003 - Skylar Neale and Kurt Walter. I think it is a good modern way to get experience. Do you?
- Acting Reel (please critique!)
- Stop Complaining About Nepo Babies and Start Acting Like One
#138ActingI decided the best way for me (personally) to expand my acting career was to make my own short films to use for reels and to put on a resume. Here is an example: Cinematic Actor Reel Scene Series Episode 003 - Skylar Neale and Kurt Walter. I think it is a good modern way to get experience. Do you? · Acting Reel (please critique!) · Stop Complaining About Nepo Babies and Start Acting Like One - Short Film16 posts in the past month
- I decided the best way for me (personally) to expand my acting career was to make my own short films to use for reels and to put on a resume. Here is an example: Cinematic Actor Reel Scene Series Episode 003 - Skylar Neale and Kurt Walter. I think it is a good modern way to get experience. Do you?
- I wrote, acted, and edited this short film (it's only 2 mins long) on an interracial couple. As an Indian American, I thought this was a story that hasn't really been talked about much before! Would love to hear your thoughts on this short film :)
- Me and my gf made are first short film any constructive criticism is welcomed
#216Short FilmI decided the best way for me (personally) to expand my acting career was to make my own short films to use for reels and to put on a resume. Here is an example: Cinematic Actor Reel Scene Series Episode 003 - Skylar Neale and Kurt Walter. I think it is a good modern way to get experience. Do you? · I wrote, acted, and edited this short film (it's only 2 mins long) on an interracial couple. As an Indian American, I thought this was a story that hasn't really been talked about much before! Would love to hear your thoughts on this short film :) · Me and my gf made are first short film any constructive criticism is welcomed - Actor14 posts in the past month
- Hey r/ActingNerds! I host a roaming video podcast called, Talk Show To Go, where I interview people of all professions and in my most recent episode I spoke with a professional actor/acting coach from Michigan who spoke about his career, tips for aspiring actors, and gave me a acting crash course!
#314ActorHey r/ActingNerds! I host a roaming video podcast called, Talk Show To Go, where I interview people of all professions and in my most recent episode I spoke with a professional actor/acting coach from Michigan who spoke about his career, tips for aspiring actors, and gave me a acting crash course! - Audition9 posts in the past month
- Do you feel your auditions & roles fulfill you & give you a chance to showcase your talent?
#49AuditionDo you feel your auditions & roles fulfill you & give you a chance to showcase your talent? - Feedback9 posts in the past month
- I decided the best way for me (personally) to expand my acting career was to make my own short films to use for reels and to put on a resume. Here is an example: Cinematic Actor Reel Scene Series Episode 003 - Skylar Neale and Kurt Walter. I think it is a good modern way to get experience. Do you?
- Acting Reel (please critique!)
#59FeedbackI decided the best way for me (personally) to expand my acting career was to make my own short films to use for reels and to put on a resume. Here is an example: Cinematic Actor Reel Scene Series Episode 003 - Skylar Neale and Kurt Walter. I think it is a good modern way to get experience. Do you? · Acting Reel (please critique!)
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/ActingNerds for?
- Best for Actors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/ActingNerds free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/ActingNerds have?
- Roughly 4K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/ActingNerds on?
- r/ActingNerds runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/ActingNerds cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/ActingNerds is organized under Actors.
- How do I join r/ActingNerds?
- You can join r/ActingNerds by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Acting communities like?
- Communities for actors and aspiring performers covering techniques, auditions, career advice, and industry news. Discord hosts voice actor communities, Facebook groups connect working actors sharing practical advice, and dedicated platforms help people find castings and audition opportunities.
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