Take the 2-minute tour ×  In a film I am making I need and actor
to start crying, but I cant think of how I am going to do that
without actually making them sad.  One thing I have heard is
that there are eye drops you can get.  Are there any other
options?  share|improve this question I've always wondered how
many actors are making themselves cry internally, being made to
cry (which is not exactly easy) or are using some sort of
practical effects... –  Nick Bedford Jul 7 '11 at 22:59 I'd like
to suggest you edit your question to address a specific problem
you've been faced with, instead of a theoretical what-if. Your
talent are willing collaborators, and if you're trying to "make
them cry", then you're mistakenly treating them like props. Did
you try communicating with them to show them why you were after
a certain performance? How did that go? My second suggestion is
to read Judith Weston's "Directing Actors", which even has a
section dedicated to dealing with child actors, who may not
understand your motiva