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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Can an actor make any line seem natural?

So the whole goal with acting is to make what you’re saying seem natural right. What if you have a script that is terrible? Should a good actor still make the lines seem natural? Or are some scripts just so unnatural that even a good actor wouldn’t be able to make them sound good? I’d love to hear any thoughts.

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Who Builds Websites For Voice Over Actors?

I've heard of [Voice Actor Websites](https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/), but I'm curious if y'all have recommendations for any other similar service providers?

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Who Builds Websites For Voice Over Actors?

I've heard of [Voice Actor Websites](https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/), but I'm curious if y'all have recommendations for any other similar service providers?

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Who Builds Websites For Voice Over Actors?

I've heard of [Voice Actor Websites](https://www.voiceactorwebsites.com/), but I'm curious if y'all have recommendations for any other similar service providers?

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

What is a good amount to pay a voice actor?

I am a writer, and I am struggling to imagine a sound of voice for a particular main character. I thought I would hire a voice actor to read a few lines so I can get a better audio picture of him. However, I don’t know much about the business side of voice acting. I don’t want to cheat anyone, but I am TERRIBLE at busi…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

New Great Resource for Actor Parents/Younger Actors

Bizparentz, a long standing nonprofit dedicated to helping youth in the entertainment industry, has revamped their entire website and it is a wealth of information. Might I suggest the "How to Avoid Scams" page as a starting point!!! [https://www.bizparentz.org/new-to-the-biz/safety-and-scams/](https://www.bizparentz.o…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Hey guys, I gotta question:

So I'm an Indian guy, still a freshman. I want to be an actor, I'm going to Drama, and I'm gonna continue to try to pursue acting as a career. My parents are typical indian parents: they want me to study even if I am pursuing acting. I'm 15, and I have a goal of submitting self tapes when I'm around 16-16 and a half. M…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Casting Call - Where the Light Gets In

Hi everyone, Apologies if there's anything wrong with this post, as this is my first time posting something here. If there is, please let me know. This is a casting call for a short virtual, recorded Zoom performance called "Where the Light Gets In." It is a student-written and directed piece for an Introduction to Dir…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Praise The Actor!

Similar to [r/PraiseTheCameraMan](https://www.reddit.com/r/PraiseTheCameraMan/), a subreddit dedicated to showing great craftsmanship i've put together: [r/praisetheactor](https://www.reddit.com/r/praisetheactor/) I want to get this sub active asap, so feel free to post clips! Thanks! (All upvotes are greatly appreciat…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2021

Which English accent for acting (non-native actress)

Hi, I need your advice: which accent should I learn as a non-native English speaking actress? British or American and which one specifically? I've found info about the Transatlantic accent but I am not sure if it's not too old or not used anymore in film acting. My goal is to have as many opportunities in international…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2021

What does “on average it takes 10 years” mean?

Does it mean it takes takes ten years of consistent effort to be a working actor, to land a supporting role, lead role? etc. I’m curious to know everyone’s thoughts on the “10 years” discussion. P.S. Good luck everyone. You’re killin it and I believe in you.

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2021

Looking for Online acting class that are cheap for beginner

I’m a beginner and want to take an online acting class since I can’t take in person classes at the moment... I want to take an online acting class for beginners and that’s is a reasonable price and that’s exercises me as an actor and I can get live feedback please someone help me with recommendations

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2021

To become a Hollywood star, is it necessary to do the whole Instagram brand thing?

I love acting and majored in it in uni. I’ve been working in medicine for a few years which has been unfulfilling for me personally and I want to truly give tv and movie acting a shot, as I always felt like it was my calling. My only concern is that, after moving to LA, there are all of these pseudo-famous actor/model/…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2021

Small, no budget project in the St. Louis area

Hello! My name is Dylan, and I am an aspiring actor with no real film experience, but I’ve been writing scripts for ages now. I have one that I want to bring to life but it would require some help with some fellow actors on in the STL area. If you are interested, DM me and I’d love to send details and can provide any i…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2021

The fear of missing out? (FOMO)

I wish to become a voice actor. I even bought a Blue Yeti and starting paying acting lessons from a coach. I know I'm still have to learn a lot about the craft and I'm willing try new things but I've been having a feeling that I'm missing out on all the auditions from commercials to animation dubs to video game dialogu…

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Reddit · 8 Apr 2021

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 · 8 Apr 2021

"Busy season" in Canada?

Actress in Toronto. I know that "pilot season" or "busy season" doesn't really exist/is a bit more nebulous in the streaming age now. I'm curious because an acting friend I talked to mentioned her agent said that June is coming up, which is a busy season. Is that just cause of summer?

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Tv show/movie/actor that made u want to get in the business

I’ve always sort of wanted to do something in the entertainment industry like screenwriting or acting but watch Orange is the New Black as well as How to Get Away with Murder back to back made me obsessed with acting and led me to take acting classes. I was so attached to Orange is the New black, watching bts stuff, an…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

SAG AFI Agreement

Hi everyone. As a nonunion actor, if I was hired on a SAG short film with an AFI agreement, would that make me eligible for a Taft-Hartley? Sorry if this has been asked before - wading through all the rules around THs is giving me a headache. Thanks!

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Just need an opinion on if Im doing the right thing.

I want to become an actor right and I really like musical theatre. But the thing is I am not only interested in musical theatre I am interested in all forms of acting and want to do tv/movies and voiceovers for animation. I am planning on a musical theatre major so that it can teach me everything I am missing. Will goi…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Pandemic Training

Hello all, I wanted to see what other actors in the la area have been doing to continue training during this weird time. I went into 2020 hopeful but on the other side of hell year I admittedly have pretty much just let everything go except for surviving. With the potential for normal to return by possibly even July I’…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Is 90210 Talent one of those scam agencies or are they legit?

I see a scathing review about them from an angry parent of a teenage actor who was taken for a lot of fees, but it's not specific about exactly what happened. "Fees" being involved at all has me wary, but I thought I'd ask anyway. Any scoop on these people?

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

TikTok Actors

Hi everyone ! I recently started a TikTok account where I’m posting monologues, and would love to follow some fellow actors too ! Please, don’t hesitate to drop your @ in the comments

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

How to get day roles as an actor UK

I’m UK based with no formal acting education. I’ve acted in student stuff and done a fair amount of work as a background artist. I’d love to get some walk on roles but I’m not sure how you’d go about getting them, can I find auditions for these myself or would I need to join an agency? Any guidance would be much apprec…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

How to do accents general guidebook

Hi everyone how are you? Looking to study some accents on my own in lockdown. I found this source here: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Do-Accents-Edda-Sharpe/dp/1840029579/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=learning+accents+actor&qid=1617800021&sr=8-3 Has anyone found anything similar to be helpful or have any recommendations…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

I wanna be an actor but my past is bad

I really wanna be an actor, it’s something that I wanted to do since I was 11 and I’m sure that I wanna be an actor. But fame comes with acting and my past may be brought up. I don’t even care about money when it comes to being an actor I just feel like it’s right for me to become one and I’m willing to be an actor but…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

am i being delusional?

moving to a new city bc i cant stand starting out in my commercial-based one..... trying to get small roles an an agent in ATL..... would u mock me if i said i had no "good" formal training, i plan to begin monthly classes and additional workshops (always to continue education, just cant afford those known NY or LA one…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

AMA - For New Talents - Freelance VO actor for 10 + Years

Hey everyone, I see a lot of new talent coming in here. I'm NOT a coach but I just wanted to help provide some info that may have helped me when starting out. If you have questions regarding the mentalities towards a building voiceover career, tech questions, or anything about starting out I'm happy to help out where I…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

east coast reps

once you are signed to an agency in the southeast area, in georgia or florida, do you get auditions even if you are in another state? do u think theyll take preference to an actor in the state of filming? do ATL or FL/miami agents get other state/USA/world auditions and are you just as likely to be considered regardles…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Do I get an agent as a non-union actor?

I'm sure this has been asked before. However, I can't seem to understand if this is the preferred route. I have about 8 short films in the past 2 years as a lead/supporting role. Have taken 2 classes in the last year. I have been on Backstage for 2 years and got 3 roles through it total. I have been on Actor's Access f…

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Can i get booked from a reel?

Like every new actor, my resume is empty, except for the special skills and training of course. However, i do have a demo reel with scenes i constructed, can it book me roles? If yes, What type of projects would i have a chance in?

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Reddit · 7 Apr 2021

Newbie here. Is this normal?

Important: I am not a professional actor which is why I’m seeking input. I’m affiliated with an org that just landed a major commercial campaign with a global brand. The org asked me to audition for one of the spots. I got offered the gig (paid). We start shooting Saturday. Today is 6pm Wednesday and no zero details. W…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Are there any sort of actor conventions or other gatherings?

I know most industries have multiple conventions of some sort throughout the US and the world. Is there anything for actors or filmmakers? I'm new to this world so there could be some big, well known event that I never heard of. Obviously there probably wasn't anything in 2020 and probably won't be anything in 2021, bu…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Representation

Can someone give me a realistic reason as to why I can't get agents to sniff at me. Should I get more of a commercial headshot? Is it because I'm bald? Am I not trying hard enough? Do I need better clips? I see other people with representation and they aren't at the acting clips aren't exactly the best. I'd like to hea…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Safety Colleges for BFA in acting

Hey! I wanted to ask on this board because I wanted other actors advice: I'm applying to colleges and I really want to apply to a good amount of BFA's but I can't find many reputable safeties for theatre majors. Any suggestions of which schools to look into?

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Things you might like to know more about...!

I am a Drama school trained actor with 20+ years experience. As I side project I post a lot of 'how to' videos on YouTube - all revolving around our industry. Is there anything you guys have always wanted to learn about? An area of the industry that intrigues you and you might find interesting to watch a video on? Mayb…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Getting a London agent: who to avoid, who to look into?

Hey guys! I am 22 and I graduated from drama school last July here in the UK. I’m currently in London and I’m looking for representation; I applied last year when my course did our final year shows but I didn’t get much interest from agents, however I have since got new headshots AND paid for a 2 scene showreel. And I’…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Seeking UK actors between the ages of 16-25!

Hi! First post here! Nice to meet you all. Myself and a group of friends are taking degrees in Film and Film-related subjects here in the UK. We have written a short comedy film, set entirely on Zoom (so distance is no issue) called “For Taid”. If you’re interested please fill in this form! Thanks again. [“For Taid” Ap…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

starting out late :((

I’m 16 years old, turning 17. I feel like I’m starting so late because I see all these kid actors on big screens. I’m planning to start when I finish college and seeing actors my age being successful in the industry makes me think that maybe I’m too late for this. I’m still planning to pursue acting because I really lo…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

SAG and Voice Work

Hi everyone. I'm currently SAG-E, and hope to join SAG very soon! I am very pro-union, and have previously been a long time member of the actors union in my home country. I make this clear as I appreciate the importance of union membership and Global Rule One. However, I am really confused about SAG's position with reg…

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Reddit · 6 Apr 2021

Good starter mics?

I'm an aspiring voice actor and I really need a good microphone, if anyone could link me one or two that'd be awesome! Also I don't know if this info matters but my voice is one the deeper side.

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Reddit · 5 Apr 2021

Is it rude to email a casting director for an internship?

I should preface by saying I'm not an actor perse. I do act and audition, but my main goal is to work behind the scenes in the industry. I was in contact back and forth with a casting agent months back when I was an extra in a film. I was wondering if it would be rude to draft an email to him stating who I am and ask f…