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Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

I’ve been pursuing this for a few years, I have all the appropriate pieces in place, and I still feel completely out of control with all of this. Does this ever change? Is this just what this is?

I’m just tired of being frustrated with this. I’m tired of doing everything in my power and still feel like I’m on the outside looking in. Constantly thinking “ok in getting close to booking something I can feel it, I’m starting to notice an increase in consistency of audtions... this has to mean something...” and then…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

Is casting based a lot on looks?

I think I'm not even average when it comes to looks, and I was wondering whether that would affect my employability. Say if I was good actor and good for a role, and there was someone else who is a good actor but doesn't fit the role as much (but good nonetheless), would he get the job as opposed to me?

Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

Example of an Actor’s Pitch for CD/Producers

So, my agent (who is great and works hard to get me great auditions) has requested talent to prep a pitch that we’d use to network outside of the agency for projects/contacts. I do know my type, etc., but having trouble finding an example of how to format this info. If someone can point me to how a general pitch looks…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

Out of their own pockets?

When actors learn new skills in order to better prepare for a role does the money for these classes come out of their own pocket? For example, learning a new language, martial arts, playing an instrument etc.

Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

Looking for a male voice actor - Paid, of course!

Looking for an attractive and distanct urban voice to narrate a 4000 word audiobook for audible. Dm me an audio clip for extra details!

Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

How I Made $5000 My First Three Months Voice Acting

I get a lot of questions on here about what I have done to be successful after people see my [voices profile](https://www.voices.com/actors/elloeff) [I wrote an article](https://www.codystewartvo.com/blog/how-i-made-5000) that goes over the things that I find most important to being successful! Hopefully it helps you o…

Reddit · 21 Jan 2021

Best actor of all time

Hey all, I'm entering a competition and I have to write who I think the 'best actor of all time is and why' in 25 words or less. I was wondering if you guys could give me some inspiration to help me out

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

How to be a voice actor?

I’m 17 and being a voice actor has been a bit of a dream of mine, but how would I start? Just curious for anyone who has experience with that type of thing

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

How to cope with being cast as something you didn't want to be?

Hello I am a uni student, I really need some advice. Recently, my class have been cast for the play "twelfth night" and I was really hoping for Olivia or Viola. Instead, I got Maria. I was so upset with this casting choice and instantly burst into tears. I felt it was really unfair. This is where I sound awful because…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Is voice acting your first job? When is it too late?

Hi, I'm a 22 years old Brazilian and currently studying Computer Science. I'm passionate about voice acting - although I have 0 experience with it - and I'd like to know if voice acting is your first job, and if it isn't, why did you pursue it? Is it worth trying? When is too late? I like my course but I'm not very at…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

how should i invest my time & money wisely during 2021 and beyond?!

now that the U.S. and major markets have seen persistent lock downs and restrictions etcetc.... for the "foreseeable future" what would be the best way for a newbie early 20s actor to get a jump start into the industry? if things were normal, id invest in a conservatory (graduated college not BFA), or even consider a m…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Free Online Acting Class

Hi All, I am looking to create a group/class for Actor’s looking to hone their skills and have a safe and creative place to practice their craft. Message me to find out more as well as if you’re interested!

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Stage acting to screen acting

Was anyone trained as a stage actor and decided to start screen acting? I want to expand what i can do but i've only been trained for stage so i need to learn how to act for a camera and i wouldn't even know how to get into screen acting (uk if that changes anything) Does anyone have any ideas of where to start?

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Am I overthinking it?

25F, I never had any formal education, but I have been consistently taking acting classes for past 2.5 years. However, I feel like there's still so much to learn and I don't feel like an actress and don't feel like I am ready to go out and start acting. On the other hand, I understand that to be an actress, I just need…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Smoking in movies/series

Hi guys, I am curious, are the cigarettes in movie productions actually real ones? I mean what if the actor is a non-smoker and don't wanna smoke because of health issues? Are there fake-cigerettes for this? Best regards

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Why rookies seem to disregard experiences in other field.

I just browsed the subreddit thoroughly and I noticed a lot of aspiring actors seemed to wonder about how certain actors/actresses got their "overnight success" like Gal Gadot, Will Smith or Katherine Langford, seemingly happy to disregard the fact that most of them have OTHER TALENTS, and that they've made it BIG in t…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Looking for voice actors

Hello! I'm in the final stages of making my 3D animated pilot episode. I am looking for several people to voice the bad guys of the show. You can check out some work in progress at [instagram.com/aeroorange](https://instagram.com/aeroorange) If you are interested then please comment or send dm with your showreel, avail…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

PAID ROLE - Warcraft Trailer Redesign, 1 Actress Needed

\---CASTING--- World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Trailer Audio **Redesign** **Voice Acting** for Video Game Trailer Animation Paying: $150 for 9 lines Needed: 1 Female, Adult ​Due Date: Feb 10th ​Warnings: PG Violence This project is a music and sound redesign project intended to boost my audio portfolio. I will be provid…

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Can actors on Cameo voice act lines?

I want to see if I can get Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett) to voice act his Boba’s Battlefront 2 lines in his voice. Are they allowed to do this? I saw Steve Downes (Master Chief) record some lines for people.

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Female VA needed [Paid Job]

Need a female voice actor for for 30-ish words email me at [placidoarts@gmail.com](mailto:placidoarts@gmail.com) email must include some type of demo and rates. Compensation is 10-20 USD

Reddit · 20 Jan 2021

Looking for female Voice Actor

Looking For A Professional Calming And Soothing Female Voice For Spiritual Content On YouTube Approx 555 words, And About $20 to spend

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

Seeking Actresses to Consult on my Novel

I hope this is acceptable here. I’m writing a book about an actress, and I just think it’d be really helpful to hear from some of you to really wrap my head around some of the issues the character is going to encounter. Long story short, she is a struggling actress on the verge of “aging out” of consideration as a star…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

YouTube channel influence on success

Hey guys! Do you think that having a large YouTube channel (500k subscribers +) would negatively effect your chances of making it big in Hollywood? The reason I think it might is because you might start to get type cast because of your internet persona. Also another reason is because i can not think of one actor that h…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

What's the Place to Read Pilot Scripts

Hey Guys! I heard on an episode of Audrey Helps Actors podcast that there is a place where pilot scripts might be available to view...something along the lines of ShowFx? Anyway, I was wondering if there's anything remotely similar to that website at all. Thanks for the help!

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

Is My Agent Pitching Me?

Recently, I asked for a talent submission report. I noticed that she submitted me for a lot of small actor roles, but I wasn't called in for those parts. I notice that the only roles I get called in far are the ones where I fit the ethnicity or if I have a special skill that's needed. The parts where it's open ethnicit…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

Hello voice actors! I need a very easy job done

I’m a music producer and I’ve been looking for someone to do my tag for forever now and I realized that Reddit would be a great place to come. I preferably need a female with a higher voice and you’d be saying “godspeed”. There’s some room for creativity to do what you want but I kinda have an idea and example in mind.…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

I'm living with regret and now I think its too late.

I'm 25, working at getting my associates, working as much as I can to save money, and regret not pursuing acting. Since high school, I've wanted to be an actor. My parents were going through a divorce and movies saved me during that rough patch. I grew an appreciation towards acting and film. Its something I'd love to…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

How I Made $5,000.00 My First 3 Months as a Voice Actor

I posted this about a month ago and a bunch of you seemed to get some value from it. I get a lot of questions on here about what I have done to be successful after people see my voices profile ( [www.voices.com/actors/elloeff](https://www.voices.com/actors/elloeff) ) I wrote an article for Medium that goes over the thi…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

How do you walk away from this? Chasing acting has been a nightmare for me and I just want to remove the desire from my body so I can have a quality life

This industry is toxic, it’s unfair, it’s not based on merit, I’ve just had a really horrible time chasing this with my life and I just want the desire to go away. I’ve gotten just enough in return to keep chasing the carrot dangled in front of my face, and it’s at the cost of my sanity and stomach. I hate everything a…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

Looking for a voice actress for a role of a teenager

Hey there! I'm working on a short film and I'm looking for a voice actress! The character says only 5 lines and I could pay you 5$ via PayPal! DM me if interested :)

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

Is social media a requirement

Do i need to have social media? Like instagram twitter etc..? I despise social media. Im a good looking guy dont get me wrong, and camera loves me but i hate the whole concept about it. I know before actors didnt need social media, for example Robert Pattinson never had any social media. So is it a necessity today?

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

My Advice to Beginner Actors (2 years in)

Hey beginners of r/acting, I was you 2 years ago. Here's a chaotic and incomplete itinerary of what l learned in my first couple years acting. If you’re starting out, I hope this helps. If you’ve been at it a while, I hope this still helps. If you’re Robert De Niro, you probably know this and some, also I loved you in…

Reddit · 19 Jan 2021

Why did you want to become an actor?

I was in a callback zoom and they asked us this. The other actor had this beautiful speech about talking about mental health. I said it was just something that called to me.

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

How much of Daniel Day Lewis’s approach is exaggerated?

When people say he stays in character that must just mean he stays in costume and the accent no? From an actors perspective I can understand that. But there’s no way he acts like an asshole to everyone. From a non actor’s perspective it would seem very mythical and difficult which I suppose he uses to his advantage.

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Looking to hire an Actor

Looking to film reference for an animation assignment. Only around 20 seconds. The character is a Native American. See concept, pose study, and render here: [https://syncsketch.com/sketch/ccc6b6c366ef/#/3386422/4047446](https://syncsketch.com/sketch/ccc6b6c366ef/#/3386422/4047446) Will pay you 20$ if I use your referen…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

I don’t think Zendaya is a good actress. Am I alone in making this statement?

I can’t believe she has the same award as James Gandolfini, Viola Davis, or Brian Cranston to name a few. Her acting makes me cringe so much. Part of it reminds me of the melodramatic Latino soap operas I grew up with and has remnants of Disney melodrama. She just needs to tone it down and master subtle nuances maybe?…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Actors that moved to LA with no credits, how'd you build yourself up?

I'm just looking to hear some real stories and experiences. I'd like to move to LA when I graduate high school, but my area doesn't have any opportunities to help my resume. That being said, should I move there, I'd really be starting fresh. Jobs, rent, location, logistics, agents, etc. The Internet can only help so mu…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

New actor looking for ways to get started

Hi, I'm a 16 year old looking for a way to Kickstart my acting career, any tips, heads ups, and websites I could use to find local auditions? Also maybe some people I could turn to, to improve my acting?

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Stuck on an accent? Let me help!

Hi, friends! I'm a fellow actor and all-around theatre dork who's especially got a thing for accents. So recently, I decided to try and make a career out of it! Below is a lil' TikTok I made promoting my services. I coach these accents and more! If you're bored in quarantine and wanna pick up a new skill, consider emai…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Acting Notes from a session with a casting director..

Notes Summary from Coaching Session with Don Phillip Smith 1/5/2021 Info on the industry: There will be a production hiatus during the month of January in LA (unknown whether NY will be affected) Persons looking for agents and managers, there is directories in various networking sites including (Actors Access, Backstag…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Have any burning questions for three Broadway stars??

My podcast [‘Actors With Issues’](http://linktr.ee/actorswithissues) is featuring Broadway performers Stephanie Jae Park (Hamilton, Cinderella), Pierre Marais (Disney’s Aladdin) and Nina LaFarga (Disney’s Frozen, In The Heights) and we’d love to include questions from young actors, Broadway fans and our listeners! Leav…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

The time between an audition and a callback/cast list

Hello! Anyone here have any thought practices/habits that help them keep a positive attitude between an audition and when you hear back about a callback or casting? I tend to fall into doomsday thinking/anticipating the worst while I wait and it is not a sustainable habit given the amount of auditions it takes to be an…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

I’m curious what type of actors are in this sub. Made a lil poll

Only lets me choose 6 options, would’ve liked to see another option for “theater and commercial” [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/kzwy67)

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

EcoCast but no Sides??

I got an EcoCast but no Sides were attached and no audition instructions were listed. Just said they're looking for someone available on ___ dates. What do I do? There's no way to respond directly (on Actors Access). Should I post a random file and write in the submission notes?

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Will a low budget ($1-2.5m) movie hire international actors?

Let’s say it’s an LA prod, and they have that small budget. Will they hire actors from diff countries? And will they process a visa for you, or they’re already assuming you have one already, considering that you’re submitting to them from whatever country you’re from.

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Unable to be a star on stage.

I am supposed to play a character who is a digital media star and has a lot of tantrums and throws attitude on almost everyone. And there's a dance sequence too after a few dialogues. I either perform the dialogue part well or the dance part. I'm unable to do both. I just get out of character once I finish my dance. Al…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Call for auditions! Open casting call to all actors!

Hello everyone! I posted on this subreddit a few months ago (I don't remember exactly when, as the post has since been removed) with a title similar to "Let's make a movie!". In short, the post called all actors and filmmakers to join together and collaboratively make a film from the comforts of our own home, without e…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Drop current reps before searching for new ones?

So after a lot of thinking, many deep conversations with other actor friends, and several Pros/Cons lists, I've decided that I would like to leave my current manager. I'm feeling confident in this decision, but what I'm stuck on is this: should I leave my current manager before I start seeking new reps? I've heard MANY…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Family with kid actors moving to LA. Where should we look to rent?

We are the parents of 2 child actors and have decided to make the move to LA. We need at least 3 bedrooms and a yard for small dogs. Looking mostly at areas that are safe and convenient for auditions. Budget is up to 6k a month. Looking to rent for the time being but would like to find a rental in an area that would al…

Reddit · 18 Jan 2021

Do all actors need to do commercials at first?

Hey all I don’t want to do commercials. It doesn’t interest me in the slightest. But I’m not sure I could get into acting without them. Beggars can’t be choosers, yk? I live around Tampa, FL, which is mostly commercial work, or so I’ve heard. Right now I have no credits, just taking classes. I’m completely willing to d…