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Reddit · 10 May 2022

Question about irrelevant degree in acting

Hi, this may be a bit off topic in this subreddit but I have nowhere to ask advice to…, so here goes. I recently just graduated from high school, and I want to become an actor. But my parents think I should get a degree in something more stable just in case, and I can’t deny them. So I picked game design for a bachelor…

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Reddit · 10 May 2022

FREE Tuesday Night Voiceover Workout - SPOTS AVAILABLE

Hello Voice Actors! I am one part of a small online Voiceover community called LTM Voices that is dedicated to giving Voice Actors a place to share, collaborate, and receive feedback without a paywall. We host Voiceover Workouts Monday-Thursday and currently have a few openings for Tuesday nights. The workouts run from…

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Reddit · 10 May 2022

Adding credits on IMDB

Hello fellow actors, I have two questions about credits on IMDB. 1. If I was in a student film that was a slient film, can I add that on IMDB or no? Do the roles on IMDB have to be speaking? 2. Can I add credits on my own or does the producer of the project have to do it? Thank you for your help. I have done 2 student…

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Reddit · 10 May 2022

Tomorrow I’m going in with a coach to read for the biggest opportunity as a actress I’ve ever had….with - 5 year gap in my resume. I’m so nervous!

I am disabled with a autoimmune disease so I haven’t had a opportunity to do anything in a while, at first it was the mobility devices then I got too sick for a while. I not only have to act but sing which I also haven’t sang in years. I didn’t have a opportunity to go to a vocal coach to work on the song (I think it s…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Do Things for the Right Reasons

Hey guys, this is just an opinion piece post based on some things I've been trying to figure out and deal with, which I hope will help but I'm open to having a discussion about it. ​ Recently I put out a scene we shot based on the Jack Reacher novels. It was myself playing the titular character and my friend pla…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Just 2 Brothers Need help starting are Voice Acting Career.

I need advice or Help. Not sure how to phrase it. I live in Oklahoma city, and My little Brother and I are looking into becoming Voice Actors. But first need a place to start. We have experience have been doing it for are friends and family for over 10 years. We don't have money for equipment right now, but Need help f…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Any majors that you can double major with theater/acting?

I really want to be an actor, and I think that I might be good at it, but I was interested to know if there is a way that I can double major with acting and something else. Acting is what I really want to do, but I know that it is a unstable career and I want to try to have something to fall back on.

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Changing last name

Anyone here that is going to change their last name to be an actor? I’m thinking about it, and if you’re going to how do you think of a new last name? I was thinking about Nicolas Coppola that is now Nicolas Cage because of his favorite comic book character, so that could work

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

I'm not sure where my career is going

So, to give you guys some background: I'm 21 Male (from India), I'm a computer engineering student but I've been acting on the side since my degree started which is about 3 years now. Things have just started to happen for me, I booked my third commercial recently (booked the first one in September 2021). One of the 2…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

What can I do at home to become a better actor?

I am attending a school with drama as a field, so I get to practice there with some people. But how can I practice on the weekends and breaks from school, so that I can become a better actor and autidioneer?

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Best day jobs for actors?

My apologies if this seems like a silly question. I’m doing everything I can to put my (primarily voice) acting career first. I live in LA, I have an agent, and I’ve worked on a handful of projects, which I’m all very thankful for. I currently work afternoons/nights at a coffee shop, which has worked out with my schedu…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Any voiceover actors that have worked outside your own country?

Hello fellow actors, Those of you who do voiceovers, I have a question. Do you submit within your country only? I often hear that you can do voiceover work from anywhere and if this is true, this would open up more opportunities. However, I would like to hear from someone who has actually done it. If you're American an…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

Auditions

I’m not trying to come off any sort of way if this is a good thing, but I am a very new actor, but all my auditions have been for lead roles, which I kind of been hoping to get co star auditions to start out. Not that those are easier in anyway, but more in the sense to build my confidence as an actor. Is there anythin…

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Reddit · 9 May 2022

No Submission Note on Actors Access

There’s a role that I really want to submit for on ActorsAccess because I have a particular experience that they are looking for! In the description they specifically say “PLEASE INCLUDE SUBMISSION NOTE” to talk about the experience that you have. BUT the option to “leave a note for casting” isn’t showing up on the sub…

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Reddit · 8 May 2022

Actions

So in movies, all the actions that happen, dates, fights, touching (physical acts) are they all scripted as well or do the actors just have to anticipate what to do for their characters? I’ve just been wondering how it works when it comes to any type of action the actors do.

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Reddit · 8 May 2022

Is becoming an actress really that hard?

I’ve wanted to act since I was 4-years- old. I fell in love with the occupation but after my parents divorced, my life changed significantly. I experienced a lot of physical, emotional, and mental abuse. To say the least, I took on a lot of self-doubt and insecurities at a very young age. Now I’m 24, almost 25 and whil…

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Reddit · 8 May 2022

Feel like my family don’t support or understand the mindset and drive of being an actor

So I’m posting this here because it’s a community of actors. I’m 99% certain you can understand. I’m currently working two survival jobs, doing two courses for a side hustle and trying to find work as an actor. I’m represented and getting about one paid job a month (low pay). My family don’t understand why I don’t spen…

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Reddit · 8 May 2022

Beginner Voice Actor

Hello! I am beginning to dabble in Voice acting and am looking for a bit of advice. I currently have a Shure MV7 microphone running on XLR into a Universal Audio Bolt1 interface. It’s a dynamic cardioid. I have been looking into condensers because i’ve heard they’re really good for voice acting and the hit i’ve messed…

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Reddit · 8 May 2022

never the look, a vent

I have been trying to figure out why I've been annoyed with the influx of self tapes and headshots being posted outside of the threads, but I think I figured it out. I work really damn hard and the little self esteem that I do have goes to knowing that I'm a conscientious and driven actor. But I know I'm never really t…

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Reddit · 8 May 2022

Why do you want to act?

My reason is :Immortality. I want something of me to exist a hundred years from now. "A Trip to the Moon" is 120 years old and it's neat to think that those actors are in in way still around after they have long passed. Look at the Barrymore family. I'd like my great great grandkids be able to see me. Actors never diss…

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Reddit · 7 May 2022

How do I get my feet wet in acting

I think I’m a pretty attractive guy and I’d like to do acting. I’m 18 years old and I don’t have a dollar to my name though. I wanna be like a Robert deniro type actor in the business and try my hand in it. Not saying I’ll be as good but just in case remember the name Vance Torres-Miller. I think that my unique name wi…

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Reddit · 7 May 2022

Toronto Headshots

Hey everyone! ​ I've recently taken to portrait work for my fellow performers. It kind of started in order to make quality headshots for actors without making the price exorbitant to the point its often debilitating (especially to students). ​ If anyone here needs some headshots done I'll get them done up…

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Reddit · 7 May 2022

Looking for advice/encouragement/honesty after no acting for 3 years!

Hey everyone, never posted in this sub before so I hope this is okay. Everyone here seems super helpful and genuine so I wanted to get some input from anyone and everyone who has something to say. So I'm an actor at heart, it's the only thing I know will fulfill me in life. However, I have a chronically low self esteem…

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Hiya! Long time lurker looking to upgrade my setup

Hello! I've been a voice actor for a long time and have been subsisting with a subpar setup- it's served me well, but I think a little polish could help me all around. I currently have a rode podcaster USB mic that plugs directly into my MacBook and I use twisted wave. I use half of my closet which is pretty well treat…

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Do I book out for something like this?

LA actor. Just signed with a new commercial agent earlier this week. A few days later I got a call saying that I have an in person - 3rd callback/chemistry read - for a series that I’ve been auditioning for, for the last month, later next week. It’s an in person audition and mid day. I’m self repped theatrically. Would…

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Introverted actors

Sometimes when filming scenes, my nerves, anxiety, low confidence and shyness prevents me from displaying my best acting abilities. Has this happened to anyone else if so how do you overcome this.

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Tips on getting acting connections for teenagers?

I’m not from the UK, but I’ve heard of the National Theatre Connections. I’ve always wanted to go but I’m not sure if they accept international students. I was wondering if anyone here can recommend other ways to get recognized as a teenage actor? Also! If anyone has any tips on being a teenager in theatre/acting, I’d…

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Any memorization tips

I’m a new actor and just got my first role in a play (as a lead :) ) and have a lot of lines to memorize, if anyone had any tips or just how to even begin I would greatly appreciate it!

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Black Actors Help!!

I’m (23F) a young actress and am about to get my first professional headshots taken. Most photographers charge by looks so how should I go about styling my hair. As most black women can relate, I’m sure, our hair is a revolving door of styles but I feel like I should look like my picture in person? Or am I overthinking…

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

Solo gamedev with limited budget seeks advice

I'm a solo gamedev. I want to make a game with voice acting. I've made quite a number of small, free games but now I want to try to make my first commercial game and I really feel that the project needs voice acting. The problem - very limited money; I'm a solo hobbyist gamedev who is hoping to perhaps make a little mo…

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Reddit · 6 May 2022

How do people react when you tell them you’re an actor?

I get all kinds of responses but people respond pretty negatively to me. Always trying to give me their opinion on it. The most recent ones I heard were “That’s not a job until you’re famous” or “It’s pretty inconsistent, isn’t it?”

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Reddit · 5 May 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 · 5 May 2022

Trying to get into voice acting, any thoughts?

Hi my name is Braken, I'm a 21m and I wanted to know what it takes to be a voice actor. I only decided a few days ago that I wanted to become an actor to build my self esteem but I honestly have no idea on where to start

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Reddit · 5 May 2022

Conflict of gigs, potentially silly questions- seeking your advice

SO, quick (necessary) backstory- I acted as a teenager in some small capacities, high school plays/drama/improv/solo youtube projects, took a few classes in college, no huge amount of formal training or degree, but luckily I seem to have a strong natural talent and reasonable amounts of charisma. Unfortunately spent ma…

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Reddit · 5 May 2022

Could this make me SAG -E?

Hi! I’m a non-union Los Angeles based actress. Last week I booked a principle role in a SAG-AFTRA iheartradio podcast (Voice Over). I was wondering if this will make me SAG - Eligible? I know that podcast are considered “New Media” and I’ve heard that New Media Contracts don’t count regarding eligibility. However, I’ve…

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Reddit · 5 May 2022

Percy Jackson Disney+ series casting update

Remember that "open call" they put out to round out the lead cast of the Percy Jackson Disney+ series? The actress they cast for Annabeth has been a series regular on two shows, while the actor who'll play Grover got his first network tv role 9 years ago and is repped by Paradigm and CESD. Hard to see the open call bei…

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Reddit · 4 May 2022

How to find auditions

I'm curious about getting into this field of work so how do voice actors find auditions.

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Reddit · 4 May 2022

What does charisma mean in acting?

I hear people say *insert actor* is very charismatic on screen. Is it like they look good on camera? How do you know they’re charismatic?