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Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Hi everyone. Longtime lurker on the subreddit, thanks everyone for their awesome advice. I'm looking to dive into acting shortly after getting a 9-5 job. I feel like if I only have one life, why not try something I've always wanted to do. I've already taken acting classes and I have professional pictures of myself. I'm…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
I have a few shorts/sketches that I would like to film in the coming month. I will be in an area I’m new to and don’t know many actors. I want to pay the actors but SOME of the roles are not lead roles.. not background characters but mostly secondary characters. So I want to make it worth their time by paying them but…
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Has anyone ever accepted a stand-by background performer position before? Is it worth just taking it to get paid anyway since you’ve booked off the days or is it a waste of time? Is it different from being a BG and would it hurt your credibility as an actor? Would like any/all thoughts!
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
mainly like gotham with young bruce wayne or the kids in stranger things i always wondered how they got their role in that and if they wanted to themselves or their parents led them down that path?
Reddit · 19 Jan 2022
Hey hi. I'm just starting out with Voice Acting. I would like to know how to produce a resume with no experience at all with the accompaniment of recorded voice samples? How long should these samples be? I heard from 30 seconds to 5 mins. I have a recording studio for my music So that's all there. I know how to edit vo…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
So I’ve been with my agent for about a year and a half. She’s a well known agent in my city, has a great roster and I’ve booked a few gigs with her. The first year I was getting a lot of auditions, but recently in the past 5-6 months they’d died down immensely. She’s also only sending me auditions for commercials. I wa…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Had a weird experience with a prospective agent and wanted to make sure I wasn't the weird one. TL:DR at the bottom. To give context, I'm an actor with a good chunk of stage credits but a decent sprinkling of screen work as well. I recently discovered a talent agency in my region that was looking for actor submissions.…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
I am in my mid teenage years, And I hope to become an actor when I grow up. I do theater at my high school, and I'm involved with a local theater group. I have not really done anything paid or of an especially serious nature, but that's not really what I want to talk about today. I've been somewhat wishy-washy about wa…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Is Actors Connection legit? Also, would it be appropriate to ask casting directors for a reference letter after you have done intensives with them and you have acted in front of them? Just curious. (Would really love responses from actors who’ve used actors connection or have had some experience with it.) Thank you!
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hi, is there a website or an app where you can find fellow actors who can give you the other character’s lines in a scene in a self tape (like via Skype, Zoom or something)? I’m asking this because I sometimes have someone to give me the lines, but sometimes I don’t and so when I don’t idk what to do and think it’d be…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
For Talent Link their directions are "pay the first invoice so the second can be sent to your inbox. " **BUT THEY NEVER SEND IT.** I've never had such a hard time handing someone money for services. I know it is necessary because it is all there really is. I have to use it not only as an actor but as a casting direct…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hey there everybody! I hope that you're having a wonderful start to the new year. My name is Angelo, I'm an actor here in NYC who has invested a lot of time over the years to video editing as well. I'm now opening that up to the masses and starting to cut reels for other people using Final Cut Pro. If you'd like to tal…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hi, I am just breaking into voiceover. I did about 10 sessions of classes with some local voice actors in the Philadelphia area, bought a microphone and DAW, have produced a decent Narration and Commercial demo and feel ready to jump in. My question is, what's the best way to get started? Which websites should I use? I…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Hi all, hope everyone's having a great day! So I've been a keen amateur voice actor for a few years now. I'm also a professional musician by trade and recently decided to bite the bullet and learn a bit more about music tech with the aim of setting up a home studio (I'm a classical musician so that's a bit different fr…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
I have a quick question. If I'm a member of SAG, can I provide a Voiceover for a commercial that features non-union actors on-camera? Thanks for any feedback!
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Hello, Due to covid its making things a lot harder to record a demo reel with other actors/in a studio, particularly where I live. I believe I have the right equipment to record a professional-esque demo reel, now I’m just wondering on what to include? Should I do monologue? A famous monologue? A monologue written by m…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
I will be taking acting classes at Columbia and have the choice between 2 teachers: ​ Tina C. Mitchell or ​ Sharon Fogarty ​ ​ Does anyone know which of these teachers is better or have any information and feedback on their teaching styles and acting techniques they teach? ​ Thank you…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Recently I've had 2 insecurities: 1. My skills, 2. My stretch marks (I'm a guy) 1. I think I can act, rather well if I'd say so myself, but I need to be in a certain mood to act a certain mood. It doesn't have to be the same emotion, but I just can't act ALWAYS. Idk it's weird 2. Almost every male actor has had at leas…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
So, I understand how it's more about uploading individual acting clips (labeled with the type/essence that you're playing in the clip) for your casting profiles (like Actors Access and Casting Networks) versus attaching a compiled demo reel of your work, when it comes to submitting to auditions/roles to the casting dir…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
I want to become an anime voice actor, I'm decent at it but whenever I ask some other voice actors about it they say that my mic's quality is bad, my mic isn't that bad in the first place, I have some buzzing sound while recording caused by electricity, but I can easily remove it in audacity, but my voice sometimes sou…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
On this subreddit, I'm wondering which popular actors and actresses had to take on most difficult or challenging roles of their career, even if they did find these experiences troubling. Roles that affected them mentally, physically and psychologically.
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
So often on the rare occasion I post a video of my voice online somewhere I’m told “lol good luck with becoming a voice actor” in a condescending mocking tone or if I’m going to audition for theatre i get the laughed at. And honestly I’m a social reject so my social skills and understanding of character and how to port…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
I'm looking for movies that I should watch if I want to become an actor. maybe the ones that are about it or the acting is amazing. documentary s would also work thanks
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
I understand that VO will be required for actual acting for a long time, but how long will it be required for explainer videos and e-learning videos where emotions are not usually as important? I’ve noticed even on apps like TikTok the automated voices are getting a little better (still not there but moving in the dire…
Reddit · 15 Jan 2022
I’ve lived in LA since 2003. Conservatory, then On-camera and Hosting led me to Voice Over. SAG-AFTRA since 2010. I have an LA agent, a few regional agents and a manager. I’m also a member of the Television Academy. By no means am I the most accomplished individual in this sub. I still take classes frequently and I stu…
Reddit · 14 Jan 2022
Hey gang! Can someone who is in SAG and does Voice Overs tell me if a production company is allowed to cancel your job - after closing and giving the script, day, time ect? Or what would make them do such a thing. I called SAG and their VO person is sick - so they transferred me to the commercials dept and they said th…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Hello there! I'm one of the producers of a USC School of Cinematic Arts advanced film production entitled "Standards." Our short film is a psychological drama/horror exploring the harmful effects of modern beauty standards on the minds of young girls. We are casting for Ju-Hye Lee, our **first-generation Korean-America…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Hi guys! I'm currently in communication with someone at my school about doing voice over for some presentations/videos for a class. I'm an actor, but have zero voice over experience. I recorded and provided them a short sample, and they asked me what my hourly rate is. I have zero idea what I should request since I've…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
This one apparently has been going around for possibly a few years, but I just got emailed about it yesterday, so I thought I would pass on the text of the scam so people can be on the lookout for it. I forget exactly how the scam works but it is something along the lines of, they supposedly book time at a studio for y…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
I'm sorry if this is kind of a ridiculous question but I'm a little unclear about what agents do. I see a lot of voice actors on social media talking about how many auditions they get sent or how many they book and it sounds like it's a lot and I'm wondering where they're finding all of these auditions. Is it the agent…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Im 22 and only just starting to act. I am in Virginia and looking to do some student films and short films over the next couple months, as well as some theatre maybe. Outside of school productions what is a good way to find castings in Virginia? Or anywhere on the east coast at that. Ive searched here and a lot of the…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
hello, i would like to know what are the best schools or places to do an actor demo reel, and i would like to know how i can get agents with no experience, only with online classes.
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Hello! So I booked one of my biggest commercials in July. It was a series of 6 commercials they shot, and I was the lead in one. They were to be released as preroll ads for a popular online pop culture website. Its for a well known company, but not McDonalds, Best Buy, Target level. Non Union. They started releasing th…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Do you want an agent, to be a freelancer (run a voice over business), or work as an employee that does voice over at a creative agency? These are big choices that carry different implications for what it means to be a voice actor, and a point that isn't always explained at the beginning of your journey. So, what is the…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
What happens is that I meet other actors from events, on set, or online, or at a party, and they want to meet up. Thinking that I'm going to make a new friend, I naively agree because we have such a good connection, we go for coffee. It's truly a pattern now. First, they try and suck out every piece of information and…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I just wanted to point out a personal experience I had while casting for a short film. This was back in 2019, so before the pandemic. So the role was for a male age range 20s-30s. The shoot was non-union and I offered $125/day for 2 days of shooting. 232 actors submitted, and 32 were chosen to tape. Out of those, only…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I currently am working retail but it's hard to have flexible hours for rehearsals especially when I'm required to work evening shifts. Was wondering what other people do or if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I am wondering if there are blossoming or established markets that an actor should have an agent in. Like I heard Austin, TX has a recommended market. is anyone here in any state that isnt LA/NY/ATL/CHI that works on a good basis? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
A covid test kit instructional video is being shot in Atlanta and we need an actress between the ages of 23-33. Video will be 2-3 minutes in length. Must be able to do the full covid test kit in front of camera. The shoot will be at the end of January to early February If interested please send your rate and a headshot…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
So I was in the lucky few (2500) this year who get randomly selected by SAG to nominate the best performances for the SAG awards. I was specifically on the "Feature Film" committee though there's a separate one for TV. I'm making this post because every time I see outrage at who/what is nominated for anything, I don't…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Lately, I've gotten in my head that I (F19) want to be an actor. The thing is, I don't *want* to want to be an actor. I've loved stories and story telling for as long as I can remember, the idea of being part of that storytelling process and becoming a character is extremely compelling to me, it's hard to even put it i…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I’m new to this and I don’t want to accidentally lowball potential voice talent, but I also don’t want to overpay. I’m currently developing a free to play shooter game, and I’m looking to add voice callouts and wounded sounds. (Medic, reloading, cease fire, attack, etc…) As of right now, it’s looking like there will be…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I'm from Holland and my dream would be to play in the big movies that pretty much all come from and are made in the US. I'm just wondering if it is anywhere near achieveable considering English is not my first language and most characters portrayed in those movies are American/English/Australian. I know you could obvio…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I usually get this kind of info from classes / my circle of actor friends but I’ve been kind of a hermit through the pandemic so putting it on here. What’s the current state of things in terms of submitting materials to agents? I have new headshots and finished putting together a new reel this week and would like to st…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I find Renée Zellweger very overrated. I hardly think any of her performances are that convincing.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Sorry for then length here, but would love to discuss! I had studied with a Meisner-based instructor about a decade ago, and have since studied techniques like Method (Strasberg) and Adler-- but I was revisiting the book Meisner On Acting, and I still get a bit conflicted with parts of his teaching fundamentals and how…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Hello dear actors, I came to Montreal 1 month ago. I was acting in my country like 5 years. I am looking for a decent and professional acting agency. Does anyone know anywhere in Montreal? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
hi there. to be honest, I don't know how to start these so I'm just going to get to the point. I'm a 13-year-old from Iran and I want to be an actor. obviously, every time I mention it to my parents they think I'm just joking or something. I mean I don't blame them, after all, 1. I give up on everything I have liked ea…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Hello, my name is Andrés and I'm a 20 yo actor from Venezuela. Lately, I've been struggling trying to keep my hopes up thinking if I will ever be able to make a living off of acting. One of my goals is moving to one of the big cities (LA/NY/Toronto/UK) to pursue my acting career, but every time I do some research on th…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Hi So non actor here who's experience doesnt surpass that I dressed up as a rat in a Pipe Piper school play once and did an open mic night at a comedy club and was meh. I watch movies, I watch TV and have a few acting friends(one had a role in a pirates of the Caribbean movie and then back to struggle town) and my ques…
