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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Agent took double commission

So Ive been working as an actress in Vancouver for 10 years. I signed a contract that my agency takes 15% of my earnings. And I’ve never ever had an agent take more. I recently booked a commercial that payed a sum of money and also included the 15% agency fee aside from the payout to the actor.. it stated this on the c…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

How do directors verify remote casting choices for POC roles? DO they verify them?

I've seen questions and heard stories about non- minority VAs auditioning for roles explicitly looking for minority actors. Sometimes by pretending to be the minority in question. This is obviously a good way to get you blacklisted, but with remote sessions (assuming the cast isn't on camera then) how would folks know?…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Paying for Actor Consultations

I'm curious to know if any of you have found consultations for actors useful or if they're just another way to scam hungry actors? I came across a CD who was offering 30m for $100 and now I came across a manager who's offering 60m for $150 to go over your reel, website, resume, and give marketing/strategy/career planni…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Is it possible to get big parts without connections of some kind?

I don’t think the industry wants me. I hate to be bitter. But I’m a bit disheartened right now. I’m a professional actress in London UK, currently trying to get a better agent. I’m venting so please be gentle; not looking to be scorned at. They just did the cast announcement for a big project my agent submitted me for…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

To change my hair back to its natural state?

Hi, I am a British ethnic actress. My hair is currently blonde which is very obviously not my natural hair colour and my eyebrows are super dark to prove this. I have had my hair this way for 6 months and previously held off for over a year on bleaching it simply due to my acting career, knowing that it'll be harder to…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

How to sustain your drive to becoming an actor and other professions/college?

Hi everyone, I don't want to makes this post too long of my story of how I became interested in becoming an actor but I will get to the point because the pandemic has made it hard to continue a drive creatively. I finished community college a year and half ago with a web design major and took an acting class in hopes o…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Drama school for screen acting

Hi guys, this is my first post on reddit so I’m sorry if I’ve done anything wrong. I’ve dreamed of being an actor my whole life and cannot remember a time where it hadn’t been my life’s plan. I am about to complete my drama A-level next year and I also do youth theatre at my local theatre. I am planning to apply to RAD…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Table reads

Anyone interested in doing some zoom table reads? I have writer friends who would love to hear their work and it can be a good way to network. Please message me directly or on Twitter @caitymfitz and I’ll add you to my list. Still figuring out the details but I need some actors first.

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Actors with Agents: How did you sign with your agent?

As in, what work/training did you have previously, how did you get them to respond to you (cold submission, referral, showcase, etc.) and any other info you’d like to share. Prefer answers from people in LA, NYC area, ATL, or Chicago, but anyone is welcome to share!

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Is This True (Question about SAG)

Hello! I'm a SAG-E actor in Los Angeles. I was very lucky that when I first moved to LA, I went on my very first audition for a non union web series, booked it, and it made me SAG-E. Sometimes I don't submit myself to SAG jobs, because I'm afraid that if I book it I'll have to join the union, when I feel like I'm not r…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Help: Actor in Small Town

I live in a small, fairly isolated town. We have a single theatre in town, which I’ve done a few shows at, however I very much want to start auditioning for roles in things like tv, commercials, and movies. I’m not looking for gigantic lead roles or anything like that, but I am looking for something where I could fly o…

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Reddit · 27 Apr 2021

Looking for voice actor for a gig for a youtube ad of mine

Hi i am Looking for voice actor for a gig for a youtube ad of mine. The ad is mostly of around 40-60 secs. \- voice can be male /female \-be young in 20s age group \-voice should be energetic to catch attention as this is for a giveaway offer ad \- pay is modest 5$ only as i am really short on budget but will compensat…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

Where are my best options to move to pursue acting in film?

I live in Seattle, WA and it’s super close to Vancouver BC which I hear is a good place to get my foot in the door according to my mom. I also visit family a lot on my reservation near Toronto Ontario Canada, I hear that place has great opportunities for actors and actress’s. California/Hollywood really is out of the q…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

french actor in the usa

hi ! i’m 14 and i’ve wanted to be an actress in america for so long but i’m french.. i was just wondering if it was possible for me to be an actress in the usa even tho im french ? (i’m fluent in english, almost bilingual) thank u so much.

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

Looking for platform voiceacting

Hello there! I’m new to the voice acting world and i’m looking for a platform where I can find voice actors. I don’t know if they are categorised spaces? Which platform is the best for finding voice actors? Do you have platforms for beginners?

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

Tips for headshots

I'm about to take headshots with a professional photographer. However, I don't live in a country where actor headshots are a popular thing so the photohrapher doesn't really know what to do. What type of headshots a "must-have?" What should we know beforehand?

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

A dumb queston

So I feel im going to get scrutinized for this but, if i were to listen to a specific voice actors voice or character voice for an extended period of time whether asleep or while doing other things, would i sub consciously start picking up tips on how to imitate that voice or is that just a myth that is a lie? I am sor…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

Discovering whether I like acting

I've always been fascinated with how actors sort of become their characters. That is what I first fell in love with about films. So I wanted to be an actor. So far though I've never been on set(because I either didn't get the part or if I did I couldn't go due to far location) or gone to acting classes(hardly any in my…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

Any Stunt Actors or Anyone Who Knows Some?

I am in Ontario Canada and really want to get into stunt acting. This is the list of activities and sports I have played in the past and or still playing. Driving/ Drifting cars, Motocross/ motorcycling, snowmobiling Hockey/ ice skating, lacrosse, rugby, football, soccer Boating/ jetski Mountain biking, skateboarding s…

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Reddit · 26 Apr 2021

Is it just me?

We had our semi annual Union Meeting via Zoom, this week, and announced some major 'gains' in our Master working agreements with Producers. All good news. However, the frustrating thought that has been trying to 'get out' over the last few months - that I thought was Pandemic Blues - finally shouted loud enough to be h…

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Reddit · 25 Apr 2021

Looking for Voice Actor for Dramatic Short Video Project (Deep Voice)

Hello, I'm working on a short 2-3 minute video, and need a voiceover of someone with a deep voice. I want someone with a voice that's very masculine, potentially older, and be a perfect fit for this small project/documentary video. I'm willing to pay for your services. Please DM me and in your message, include a list o…

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Reddit · 25 Apr 2021

Advice for starting a Resume

Hey Everyone, So I was just curious if anyone had any advice on how to make/build a resume revolved around acting/Voice acting. I'm completely new to the Voice Over field but it's something that I would really love to do, and I have acting experience already. I haven't done any major things out of Highschool and Colleg…

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Reddit · 25 Apr 2021

Having an obscure accent and trying to get into voice acting

This has always held me back in trying to become a voice actor. I am from Trinidad and Tobago and don't think there's much work needed for such a specific accent. Therefore what would be your advise when it comes trying to get into voice acting? Would it be smarter to perfect a more American / English voice over "voice…

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Reddit · 25 Apr 2021

Do you guys mind helping me with an activity study for voice actors?

[https://51u7h2pr.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/s2rbbfqk](https://51u7h2pr.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/s2rbbfqk) For a design school project I plan to make an app that will try to help artists, animators, content creators, voice actors, actors, etc. to connect and create bigger as they come together. It's some ki…

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Reddit · 25 Apr 2021

AMA with IFP Gotham Award-winning Indie Producer Today!

Hey, everyone. I'm an independent film producer and today, Saturday, April 25th, I'll be doing an AMA. Here's a bit of background: As a kid, I was interested in becoming an actor. I took classes and ended up doing some voiceover work but soon realized I wanted to be more of a behind the scenes type. I wanted to realize…

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Reddit · 25 Apr 2021

Free headshots offer for London based actors following the lockdown

Hi guys, please remove if not allowed, I know how hard the industry has been after the three lockdowns, so I thought I’d try and do my bit to help. I’m a London based photographer, I would like to offer free headshots to anyone looking to refresh their portfolio/spotlight. No strings attached! Drop a comment below if y…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

What is it really like to be an actress and what are the pros & cons?

Hi! I’m 14 almost 15 (in July) and I’m seriously considering becoming an actress. Please keep in mind that I might sound ignorant but I’m just uneducated and really need your help. I’ve always known that I wanted to go into the entertainment industry, and I used to want to be an artist (singer) but that didn’t work out…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

Trouble finding the desired tone any advice?

Okay so I'm having this problem where I need to say my lines, but I want to say it by conveying a certain tone, but I can't find a way to express it and feel boggled down. It's a terrible feeling! For example, the script says "Nobody listens. I'm done!", but based on the context of the script and by understanding the c…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

Side job for an actress?

Hi! A lot of people hve informed me that acting won’t get you enough money to sustain yourself and that you should get another job for money. I was wondering if a flight attendant would work? I’ve always wanted to be a flight attendant and said that it would be my “plan b” if acting never worked out, but what if I took…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

Masters of the Air

Hello. I thought it would be cool to audition as a minor character/glorified extra for Masters of the Air, the upcoming WWII drama about the 8th Air Force. I am also a certified aerobatic pilot so I thought it might be cool to actually film my audition in the air. For other projects I have seen open casting call inform…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

I need to write scenes for a demo reel!

Hello everybody!! I’ve been dreaming of being an actor for years and have posted frequently here. Taken classes, made a couple tiny connections, read a lot. There’s so much I don’t know, and with the state of my mental health, it’s hard to keep going. But! I’ve worked up the gall to start. No more excuses. First order…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

How do I become a video game voice actor

I'm 14 and want to become a voice actor at some point so how do I start? what do I have to do and what stuff do I have to study to be able to join and voice act for a game?

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

anyone here work in the educational field?

I'm a sub teacher in my city of Chicago and moving to LA has slowly been in my mind...I need to make moves for acting before I get too old..so I feel like moving now with the job of being a sub teacher but also I been thinking of a contining school to be a teacher. But I dont know if I can be a teacher and actor in LA…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

Been thinking about moving to LA..am I wrong for that?

I’m in Chicago and it seems the only one to get good auditions is if you are with the top 3-4 agents which just don’t seem to care about me. So for a while I been thinking ATL because it’s a massive hub and it’s an affordable place to live..but if I’m going to move for acting, why not just go to the #1 hot-spot for act…

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Reddit · 24 Apr 2021

It’s not about “doing voices”

Hi Fam! I have my own VO business. I am a “trained” actor. I work full time doing voiceover. I have an agent. Next year you will find my voice in one of the biggest games to hit the market. And I just want to say...it’s not about “doing voices.” I see a lot of posts about how “I can do a few voices” or “I’ve been pract…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Is 30 too old to begin developing a career in acting?

TL;DR: Should I develop my acting career or focus on other aspects of the film industry. Hi, all. I recently turned 30 and have only been acting for the past few months (since January). I have performed in a couple of my own shorts and my girlfriend's short film. However, I find myself constantly doubting my age and le…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Starting over in NYC in 40s- transplant from LA

Pursued acting in my 20s while in LA before other ventures took hold. Recently moved to NYC and even though I'm 15 years out of practice I'm interested in seeing what this coast has to offer. I'm used to hitting the pavement, dropping off headshots and meeting up with people for class and what not, but with the interne…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Feeling helpless

Hey y’all! I’ve recently gotten back into acting, I’m 16 and have been acting in plays and stuff since I was a little kid (community theatre, nothing big or any screen acting). But recently I’ve gotten really into the idea of screen acting for real. The only problem is my city is completely locked down (Ontario is a me…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

I don’t know what i’m doing help?!?!!?

Hey everyone who is reading this! So a quick little back story. Before I started taking acting classes I put up these very high expectations without having any real idea what they industry is really like and what kind of work I needed to put in. But now taking classes and talking to teachers and coaches I realize that…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Advice Needed

Hi. My intention isn’t for this to be one of those “how do I start acting?” Posts. I want some feedback that’s specific to my situation. So I’m 19 years old. I’ve had a YouTube channel for 11 years that has ab 1 thousand subscribers. While I realize that isn’t a lot compared to youtubers with millions of subscribers, t…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Any Brooklyn actors living in Park Slope?

just moved to the neighborhood and looking for local self tape buddies. auditioning mainly at the co-star / guest star level. Around 7th & Union. shoot me a PM if you're around the area!

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Getting an agent/manager tips?

Hi, I'm SAG eligible and I'm ready to move up to union. I've been acting for about nearly 4 years now. I've done several student films, I got a reel, done modeling shoots, participated in my school theatre on stage and behind the scenes, watch and follow the actor's roundtable and other useful youtube content about act…

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

Mothers day gift for actress mommas?

Could you fine humans please give me some suggestions for a mothers day gift pertaining to the industry. One idea I have is gifting professional headshots. Thoughts?

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Reddit · 23 Apr 2021

r/ActingUK - New subreddit for actors in the UK and Europe!

Hello guys! I got permission from the mod of r/acting to post this! I just made a new subreddit called r/ActingUK which I'm very excited to share with everybody. Though the title is ActingUK, posts about Europe are also permitted. It's just such a different industry here than in the states and I thought there needed to…

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Reddit · 22 Apr 2021

Acting Schools

Hello! So, I have a few questions about acting schools and their environment. Does anyone have recommendations for schools without toxic environments? Are community college the equivalent to actual acting majors or acting schools? I’m currently a theatre arts major at a community college. The amount of bullying from pr…

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Reddit · 22 Apr 2021

Better to Start w/ Student Films, etc. in LA or NYC?

Is NYC or LA more viable for gathering credits or other opportunities, as an actor who is looking to expand their early resume? Which is more competitive? Could either be better for social mobilization and networking at, say, beaches and entertainment venues or bars and clubs?