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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

How do I make my natural voice sound older?

I’m not a voice actor or anything like that but I was thinking there might be some voice coaches on this subreddit that could answer this. Basically I 18F, soon to be 19 in 3 months, went on Omegle last night with my older sister and younger cousin (21F, 14F). I brought my laptop over to my cousins house because I had…

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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

I know this is mainly an acting community but

I’m just curious if there are stunt doubles around Dundas square in Toronto willing to make a collab for a beginner film, I have an Idea and a rough script, tell me what you think. ( My ideal lead would be a stunt woman :) This project would need supporting actors as well so just testing the waters ☺️

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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

Advice on how to get more auditions?

Hey. Im New to acting (recently got signed with an agent) and I’ve only had one audition so far. I was wondering if actors or casting directors in here have any advice on how to get more auditions? Thanks.

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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

How do Voice Actors feel about their lines going unused in the final product?

Hi! Not a voice actor, but instead a client wanting to get your perspective about a weird situation I'm have atm. So I finished recording all the dialogue with various voice actors for my project; this was all finished a few weeks ago. All of the voice actors have been fully paid and they were all lovely to work with.…

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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

When can you walk away from a thesis short?

Hello --- sorry - long ramble of a post Back in 2021, a respected casting director reached out to me and asked if I would consider being the lead in a student thesis short for a well respected film school. I loved the script, fun, ambitious, something I'd not had the chance to do before - and scheduling wise - four day…

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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

What should I ask on set?

The title says it all. I just started an acting class for film and one of the first lessons was that actors should ask technical questions on set such as, “Where are my microphones?” Any other ideas of questions that actors should be asking on set to make the filming/editing process as smooth as possible?

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Reddit · 11 Jul 2022

Do actors get paid residuals for music videos?

I’ve tried looking this up and I’ve found nothing. I’ll use an example for the question I’m asking: if you appear in a music video that is monetized and put on YouTube, do you then get residual pay from the views? Or does that just go to the musician? Thanks

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Doing a role associated with a specific actor

I am developing a character. It is one that is very much associated with another actor. From what I understand it is very easy to try doing the character too much as the actor who is famous for doing it. I've even heard that it is best not to look how the actor did it as you should only care about how you will do the c…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Hello, I am looking for a female voice actor who would be on a surreal horror animated series. The payment will be 20 dollars for one script per episode.

This series includes a character named Marley who is a woman that enters through internal crisis through life problems and dangerous events. She becomes crazy from being hated or get hurt by the people physically. She would get revenge by hurting or injuring them. I am mostly looking for a energetic creepy high voice f…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Best place to get casting calls and audtion for tv shows and movies for beginners?

Hi, I know this may seem silly, and I have seen many posts talking about backstage, actors access and stuff like that but is there a way to find casting calls for new shows on netflix, paramount, disney or something that would be shown on hbo? I want to start off and build my resume. I have videos I posted on youtube,…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Agent confirming selftape submission on my behalf

My agency instructed me in an orientation email not to press the confirm submission button on casting sites but to instead let them know that I would be submitting and they would confirm on my behalf. They haven’t done this for two auditions in a row now and I have to remind them when my self tape is ready that I need…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Voice actresses with husky or raspy voices?

I’m trying to gather voice inspiration ideas for some of my characters, and one female main character will have a raspy, kinda husky voice. I know the big Hollywood stars like Sophia Bush or Scarlet Johansson have that, but what are some from the voice acting/English dub community?

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Reps for new actors?

Hey y’all, I’m looking for a bit of advice. I’m currently in the process of putting some media together so I can start seeking representation. Does anyone have any suggestions for agencies that will work or have worked with new actors? I have Call Sheet, but there’s a lot in there and I’m trying to narrow down my param…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

new actor - need some advice

hi guys :) I’ve recently decided, at the ripe age of 19 years old, that I’d like to get into acting. I’m in an acting class, but I feel extremely overwhelmed since the beginners class has people with experience, and I have none. I feel as though I’ll get embarrassed and make a fool of myself, or I’ll be judged by my cl…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

14 M y/o actor, need help with legit sites for casting

I'm a new actor, and have only been in school plays, but I want to start acting and I can't do subscriptions with backstage bc, well, I'm 14. Can any of you guys give some sites with legit castings for TV shows and movies bear NJ, Def not out of the US. I could do like, NJ, Michigan, NY, and Pennsylvania. Maybe Virgini…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Where should I move (really torn)

Edit: I’m a dual citizen, can legally work in both canada and australia I have searched the sub for this, sadly I didnt find what I was looking for. I’m looking to move into a busier city for film at the end of summer. I’m torn between going to Australia (sydney or newcastle) or moving to Vancouver. I’ve found it hard…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

starting acting alone

hi i’m 16 and growing up in Atlanta Ga. My entire life i wanted to be an actress but was met with no support financially, I now have a job but i have no experience except with high-school theater, I don’t know what to look for in an acting class. Wanting to be an actress growing up only my mother was really supportive…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Tips for a new actor?

Hey guys I’m a very new aspiring actor. Currently 17 going into my senior year of High school. I’ve decided to do online schooling instead of graduating and partying out my senior year because I wanted to pursue this interest of acting. I recently just took and finished my first acting class (stage fighting not so much…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

I have an actor friend who wants me to be his agent. What do I need?

I have a few IMDb credits to my name, but I'm mostly helping out with the marketing and networking aspects of some more talented actors who are friends of mine. One such actor wants me to be his official agent so he can land bigger roles with that professional go-between. Do I need a special LLC to be a talent agent? D…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2022

Disney/nick/etc acting vs big movies acting

When it comes to acting. Is it harder to acting when it comes to big movies like, Star Wars, top gun, marvel movies. Like would an actor for Disney, or a sitcom type actor be able to act in these movies? Like what is the level of acting I guess is what I am asking.

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2022

Multiple Names - What’s the Deal?

Can an actor have more than one working name simultaneously? Is there any issue with this? For example: Could I be James Bean in action productions, and ‘Harvard Kool’ in dramatic productions?

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2022

Should I pursue acting? I’m not sure

This is going to be a long post. So I’m 19M and am currently in Community College my major is Liberal Arts I go back in the fall. For the longest time I’ve had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. At first when I was like 10 I wanted to be an electrician I thought it sounded interesting but then once I learned mor…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2022

VANCOUVER ACTORS what are some acting workshops/ classes you recommend for newer actors?

Hi, I recently decided to pick up acting and managed to find an agent last week. I’ve had one audition so far but being that I am still new and haven’t acted on screen before, I am looking to take more acting workshops around town. Could you please recommend me some acting classes? I know it’s important to invest in th…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2022

What is Copy & Credit?

I keep seeing “Rate Of Pay: Copy, Credit, Meal” on actors access. Meal is obvious. But what’s copy & credit?

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2022

UBCP/ACTRA question

If an actor or voice actor is registered with the union ( UBCP/ACTRA ), can they still take on gigs without involving the union?

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2022

Is it time to throw in the towel?

I’ve been trying to pursue a career as a working actor for a number of years, I have no desire to be famous, just that I would make enough from regular work to say it’s my full time job. It has been such a dry spell for me that I am honestly thinking about calling it a day, I’m male and just turned 30, haven’t had a gi…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2022

Whats with all these "Industry Influencers" on Instagram now? (Rant)

Throwaway for very obvious reasons... But is anyone else getting annoyed with all these casting directors, agents, and aspiring actors becoming "influencers"? Tons of no name industry people are now making Instagram videos to "help actors" and they have gained a decent chunk of followers from doing this, (20K +). I not…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2022

VA training help

Hello Everyone. I am an aspiring voice actor in the Atlanta area and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestion on a coach or classes I can take to improve myself? I've already taking a few 1 on 1 sessions however I was hoping to find something that was weekly to help me focus on developing my voice and strengthening…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Discussion regarding future, and asking for advice and insight!! :)

Ok so I'm from a South Asian country, and I know that I want to be an actor and am willing to do whatever it takes and this is my current plan for the future!!! I don't want to be an actor in my country due to the lack of diversity and lack of genres, therefore I will be aiming for Hollywood! For now I will be joining…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

LF nervous male voice

I got an oc named Parker, his only personality trait is just being timid pretty much. I just discovered this subreddit and I thought posting in here would be easier than going down voice actor websites, spotify music, and realistic text to speech bots so here's some more info: he's a teen to young adult, easily off-put…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

acting class with social anxiety

i signed up for acting class for next year of school (hs) and if i get it i will be really embarassed and anxious. i have social anxiety and i have slight feelings of regret for signing up but i really want to be an actor some day. sometimes when all i have to do is read in front of the class i get a little shaky and i…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Tattooed actors

I’ve worked for a long time as a musical theater actress but decided a few years ago it wasn’t bringing me the same joy it used to. Since then I’ve done all the things I thought I wasn’t allowed to do as an actor, mainly getting lots of cool tattoos. As much as I love them I’m feeling slightly regretful as I want to ge…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

“Looking” like an actor

Deleted my previous post because of rude, snarky comments. What does it mean to “look” like an actor? What are some actor stereotypes that might cause people to assume you’re an actor? Do you think comments like these are based on your appearance or overall persona or something else?

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Reached a tiny breakthrough in my acting class.

New actor here. For the past couple of days, I was practicing how to be vulnerable for a monologue. Aside from being able to cry on cue, I found it extremely difficult to really let the emotion play in my mind for it to be authentic. It wasn’t until the actual day of class that I was to really able feel something real,…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

I don't know what job to pursue if I don't do acting

I've always wanted to become an actor but if I'm being honest with myself, I don't know if I want to become an actor badly enough to actually become a successful one (in terms of making it my only source of income). I've always thought that I wanted to become an actor because I wanted to make something that I was proud…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Got my first audition on actors access!

I submitted to my first projects yesterday and just got my first audition for principal part in a commercial! I’m ecstatic and don’t want to screw this up! Does anyone have tips for nailing commercial auditions? As I know they differ from film. Thanks!!

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

I'm 14 and my dream is to be an actress. What do I do once I'm 18?

I'm 14. My life long dream is to be an actress and be known in the world, but I know how difficult the industry is. I'm scared that I'll fail and never reach my dream and make it in the industry. I know how difficult it actually is to become famous, but I'm not looking for fame. Yes, I dont want to obviously make an im…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

What actors/actresses are exciting you lately?

Who or what performances in the world of acting are getting you excited lately? It doesn't have to be something new, just someone/something lately that that made you think “Dang I just wish I was that good”? I'm posting on behalf of r/hobbies. We're trying to better understand the aspirational side of acting, so that w…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Using Instagram to Brand Yourself?

I'm starting fresh on instagram again using my name. I'm 24, I like to act and direct. I took courses in college and my degree is towards that however since the pandemic, I haven't been able to kick start my career. I was wondering if I could use instagram as a way to promote and brand myself as an aspiring actress/dir…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

Advise for aspiring actor/voice actor?

I've been involved in acting for year now. I am a freshman in college and I've been acting since I was in 8th grade. I love acting and it's something I'm incredibly passionate about. I want to do bigger things in my life and I don't know where to begin. I love the idea of voice acting (though I've never tried it before…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2022

San Francisco actors: Actors Access or SF Casting?

Just moved back to the area and I'm unsure which is currently the better platform. Previously, I was seeing more/higher quality listings and getting consistent auditions and work from SFCasting compared to AA, so I'm leaning more toward SFC despite the higher cost. But I know that a lot could have changed in the 5 year…