Acts Wanted for Variety's 2025 Rising Stars Selection List
The Actors to Watch program, a prestigious initiative that highlights up-and-coming actors making waves in the film and television industry, is set to return on October 15, 2025. This year's edition promises to be as exciting as ever, with the honorees set to be profiled in Variety's October 15 issue and feted at a special brunch during the Newport Beach Film Festival.
The program, which is presented in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival, aims to spotlight actors who are making waves across a spectrum of disciplines within acting. Past honorees include Monica Barbaro, Drew Starkey, Charles Melton, Dominic Sessa, Amber Midthunder, and Sam Nivola.
If you are an actor or represent one who wishes to be considered for this year's Actors to Watch list, the submission deadline is August 20, 2025. To submit, candidates or their representatives need to visit the official submission link provided by Variety. The exact submission details, such as format or required documents, can be found on Variety’s official page for the program.
The Actors to Watch program primarily focuses on emerging talent that has demonstrated notable recent achievements or promising upcoming work. It is an exceptional event hosted by Variety and the Newport Beach Film Festival, and like similar lists for directors, screenwriters, producers, and animators, it looks at recent, current, and upcoming work from rising actors.
Gregg Schwenk, CEO and executive director of the Newport Beach Film Festival, is proud to present the Actors to Watch program. He stated, "We are excited to once again partner with Variety to shine a light on the next generation of talented actors. This program has a proven track record of identifying notable up-and-coming actors, and we can't wait to see who will make this year's list."
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the Actors to Watch program. Submit your application today and take the first step towards achieving the recognition you deserve.
[1] For more information on the Actors to Watch program, including submission details and past honorees, visit Variety's official page.
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