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Reddit · 9 Dec 2020

Whose advice do you take?!

I was on the Clubhouse app last night \[Great for networking with actors/directors, but extremely addictive app in general\] inside of an Actors meet up room. The moderators were some 10-20 year seasoned actors opening the floor for questions or advice from other actors. I entered the room as a moderator was telling a…

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Reddit · 9 Dec 2020

How much to charge?

I'm thinking about hiring a voice actor for a part but not sure how to go about it. Does the number of lines matter? Like if there were only 8 lines.

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Reddit · 9 Dec 2020

Agency scam or foe?

HELLO my fellow actors I’m coming to ask about an agency it’s called glitter talent agency I got it off of sag aftra but in some of the reviews it said it was a scam and you had to pay 100 could someone help out?

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Reddit · 9 Dec 2020

Is anyone here a Radiology Tech?

I'm looking into good majors (preferably 2 years or less) for someone who is pursuing acting. Wondering if RTs scheduling and income are a good fit for someone who is an actor.

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Are you scared about the fame or are you searching that?

Becomes good at something brings you fame. Any job, not everyone, but most of the jobs can bring you fame if you are really good at it. Scientist, researchers, chefs, artist, football player, chess player, mathematicians and so on, but being an actor, singer of success bring a lot of fame, maybe too much. because every…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Actors Network Podcast

Hey everyone! If you haven't heard already, the **Actors Network** discord server has just launched a podcast! You can hear it almost anywhere podcasts are available. We are currently on Spotify and several other platforms. iTunes and iHeartRadio are coming soon! Check out our very first episode on Spotify at [https://…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Actor vs Filmmaker

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about filmmakers (screenwriters and director) and actors. If we compare these two, if someone has a great passion for both, which would you say is harder to be successful in and which one is having a harder time breaking into the film industry? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Greatest Living Character Actors

I was recently watching this Showtime series that Ben Stiller directed called Escape at Dannemora. The limited series stars Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano and Patricia Arquette (who won awards for her work) and those three are uniformly great, but there was one actor who seemed familiar but I just couldn't place him. When…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Looking for an adult-male actor to submit short voiceover work (no pay)

Its for a very amateur production that I'm doing with a couple friends, I just need an adult male to say the following piece of dialuoge. 'Harris open that door right now, or ill bash it open with your mother's skull!' The dialogue should be yelled, try to keep the mic quality high, you can improvise the lines afterwar…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

When can you call yourself a Voice Actor?

This may seem like a silly question, but as someone who’s sort of just starting out and trying to get their feet wet, sometimes I feel like I haven’t “earned” the title. So what would one need to accomplish to consider themselves a voice actor officially?

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

UK Actors: what to say when wanting to change agents?

Hi all! I'm brand new to reddit in general so please go easy on me haha. I'm represented by a small agency based outside of London, but their focus isn't really on Musical Theatre, which is what I want to go into. Obviously I know that there's hardly any auditions right now in general, but I don't think this agent has…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Film Tv theatre

Do u think top agencies CDs and producers like actors with specific training over others? Like uk or us training vs a 1-4 yr conservatory vs theatre vs BFA? Is there a point in training when you’re more likely to be noticed? I feel some known actors blow up in the middle of training and still aren’t that great

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Self esteem and acting

Hello! Sorry this is kind of long.. I’ve been working in the film industry in the wardrobe department for a couple of years now on indies, and was just genuinely intrigued as to how actors deal with their self esteem. I’ve experienced first hand actors confide in me how they feel in certain clothing, feeling ugly or, n…

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Reddit · 8 Dec 2020

Hey! I need actors to interview!

I want to set up some interviews with student actors who either want to get better or want to get their name out. Just send me some contact info so I know you're interested and I'll just ask a few questions. Thanks!

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Reddit · 7 Dec 2020

How to keep up with my new agent? Commission on roles I’ve booked on my own?

Hello! I finally have an agent in New Mexico and she’s already sent me out for something (I messed up my first submission and had a breakdown but \~we are moving past that\~). I have a few questions regarding our new partnership. If any industry people have the time to answer, I would be so grateful. **Question One:**…

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Reddit · 7 Dec 2020

Odd “Coincidence”

I’ve noticed for a lot of video games and anime that voice actors such as Yuri Lowenthal, Crispin Freeman, Johnny Yong Bosch, Tara Platt, Steve Blum, Kate Higgins, Kirk Thortan, Dave Wittenberg, Mary Elizabeth McGlyn, Stephanie Sheh, and Laura Bailey show up in a lot of the credits. One game that I’m aware of is MagnaC…

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Reddit · 7 Dec 2020

Kathy Bates is the most underrated talents in holywood

Prove me wrong or prove me right... i dont stray to this subreddit often... i just had me a marathon of decent films and said to myself....... "holy shit... why isnt \*this\* woman a national hero or something... \*every\* time i see her in something...... she fucking NAILS it.. she dont upstage or anything..." can we…

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Reddit · 7 Dec 2020

Are agencies in Toronto not taking in new talent right now?

I have my portfolio ready but then this one friend of a friend who was willing to give me a reference said that his agency is on freeze mode when getting new actors cause of covid and prob won’t take anyone new in until next fall . His agent told him other agencies in Toronto aren’t taking in new talent either ? Is thi…

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Reddit · 7 Dec 2020

Starting as an actor at 16

Hey everyone. So I’ve always wanted to act from a young age. I used to pretend I was an actor when I was little, (acting out fake skits, plays, etc.) Around the end of last year, I planned to start acting classes somewhere, and then try to get into a play, etc eventually. However, ever since COVID hit, I haven’t done a…

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

Agency Questions

My ultimate goal in my life would be to get signed to one of the top acting agencies. Companies like UTA, CAA, or WME. Now on the websites I’ve send they don’t accept submissions. How would someone get representation from these companies. I’ve also seen some non celebrity actors are signed with these companies. Just a…

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

I got my first audition!! Any tips??

As the title says, I got my first audition!! I don't have an agent or anything, and have just been on open casting sites, so this is a big deal for me. It's just a local commercial, but it's for a big brand and I really hope I get it. That being said, does anyone have any tips for a self tape? It's with a dog (not an a…

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

How to be an actor without making the big move?

Hey everyone! What different things do you use your acting skills for? I enjoy the state I live in, however it's not a Hollywood by any means. I also happen to love acting and would like to keep up with the skill and potentially get somewhere with it. I was thinking making YouTube videos, local plays, and maybe even ma…

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

Female Voice Actor Callout

**Hey Reddit collab fam,** **I'm currently experimenting with 3D animation in Maya and needing a female voice actor to do a short vocal recording. It's literally just 3 short lines of dialogue. Voice needs to be a little drawn / world weary / possibly been drinking/smoking too much / had a bit of a rough time of things…

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

New York or Atlanta for film/tv?

everybody says atlanta is blowing up and easier to get initial credits for new actors. is the barrier of entry easier in atlanta and are there more film/tv jobs in atl then nyc?

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

Israel for new actor / training / experience

Anyone trained in Israel? Tel Aviv? Private classes or at a university or conservatory? What is the country like for young (I’m 22) actors trying to get training or experience? Thinking about moving in 2021 for a bit? Any ideas help!!!!!!!! Anything related to this pls. Versus moving to ATL or LA, or maybe Moving there…

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Reddit · 6 Dec 2020

international auditions?

Heya all, I hate not living in a major country. How can one find worldwide auditions? As in, projects that accept auditions from international actors? I know backstage has some, and trust me, I've applied to every single one of those. ​ Before you tell me to first focus on the local pond- I am, but there is no s…

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Reddit · 5 Dec 2020

Is there a book on different looks

My wife is an actor who grew up in a different country and she’s always asking me what to wear for certain looks (ie 80s punk rock, valley girl etc). I want to get her a book or some sort of guide as a gift for Christmas because I don’t always know myself. Do you guys know of anything like this?

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Reddit · 5 Dec 2020

Going from amateur to pro? What do I need to do?

Hello everyone! I've been lucky enough to have a potential job come up with a studio on a new animated tv series. I'm very much an amateur and haven't ever done anything on this level before now. So I had a couple questions for the professionals or those who at least know what's up. 1. I've heard there is a voice actor…

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Reddit · 5 Dec 2020

The actors academy on youtube?

I recently came across this guy but he has literally no information whatsoever about himself and his experience and he also has no social media. Is he legit? He seems to give some pretty solid advice and kinda knows what he’s doing should you trust the acting advice he gives?

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Reddit · 5 Dec 2020

Booked as a stand-in and I don't know what to do

tl;dr - no film industry/set/ extra experience, applied to be an extra in my city, booked as a stand-in instead, rethinking my choice because I have no idea what it entails or if I'm qualified. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated! I hope I'm posting in the right place! I'm not in the film industry at a…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

someone please help me

okay so it's probably very obvious that i want to be an actor since I'm here haha but recently, I had a conversation with my family that I never thought I'd be having. my family is very concerned about my career choice and are telling me to major in something stable because i'll die on the street with zero money and ju…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

3 simple fixes I made to my pitch email that got me 27 talent agent meetings

Hello actors! I just did an agent submission and I managed to land **27 talent agent meetings**. Yes, **27** lol. I'm going to copy and paste all the info here but if you want to download the PDF (nicely formatted with images version) to read later you can click on the link here: [http://www.agentblasters.com/3-simple-…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

what is considered a "referral"

I hear this a lot, "you can only get with this agent via a referral" does that mean actors with that agency? Managers that work with them? Other agents? I have a non-union agent that I have a decent, close relationship with. I want to ask him if he can refer me to another agent in another town. At-least send an email o…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

Does anyone else act by naturally being bombarded with visuals in their mind?

So I'm in college and I'm being taught Uta Hagen techniques currently and my professor is giving me advice that is very technical in nature regarding text and I believe my monologues are coming out better but at the same time I'm dropping this technique I've been using for years that really is personal and works for me…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

What challenges/benefits are there to beginning an acting career at 30?

Hi! My name is Luke. I am 29 and Canadian with experience in Theatre. Corona has made me rethink my life and consider changing careers. I’ve been thinking about taking up one passion, acting, and applying to a Vancouver film school. What challenges or current situations would be fatal for my chances at becoming an acto…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

Interested in building a team of creatives in LA? whose down?

Hi guys! Any actors/writers/filmmakers/comedians here interested in making a network of people to film stuff? create projects? Be creative? I love filming things I write and I have a friend I do it with all the time, but would be great if there was a community of people we can build in La that can help each other make…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

Age has nothing to do with Acting

Everyday on this sub I find a new post, “Hi, I’m (insert age), what are my chances at acting?” When really the question op is asking actually says, “Hi, I’m (insert age), what are my chances at becoming a successful tv/film actor and when will I become rich and famous?” I totally understand that some people asking this…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

I have a question...

I have never been payed for voice acting work, but I am semi-decent at some impressions, vocal ranges and I have my own characters I voice. Can I call myself a voice actor even though I have little proof of my work? Do I need to be paid or have good examples of my work before I can call myself that or can I call myself…

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Reddit · 4 Dec 2020

Thoughts on submitting to agency that doesn’t rep film?

Sorry if the title is confusing— I, 14f, am researching agencies near me that I could submit to. I’m not submitting anytime soon, because I don’t have many classes under my belt, nor any performing experience, but I like to have an idea of who would be a good fit in the future. There’s an agency that is well-known in m…

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Reddit · 3 Dec 2020

Should I seek representation?

I am booking, but obviously only through backstage or sometimes actors access. I would like to compete for guest star and co star roles, but I'm not sure if my current materials are enough. I know every case is different. It's a "me" thing where I don't think my reel is representative of my full capabilities. I have pr…

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Reddit · 3 Dec 2020

Cheap Voice Actress looking for gigs!

Hello! I am currently looking for a some voice acting gigs. I am a cheap voice actor. (1 cent per word) However, If I like the project, I may work out a deal. I am willing to give samples as well. I have the voice of a female and can do many accents. I am American, however I can do a good british voice, if you need me…

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Reddit · 3 Dec 2020

What is it like being a child actor?

I always wanted to be a child actor, it seems so much fun, for example the kids on modern family or something. I always thought it was amazing but I wanna know what it is really like because they are working after all and it must be pretty stressful having to manage their time and tutoring on set I also feel like socia…

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Reddit · 3 Dec 2020

Time spent self submitting?

So I'm fairly new to LA and have been submitting to actors access for a few months.. ..I'm realizing how much time I spend submitting to roles (I don't have an agent yet). It probably equates to a few hours a week, is that normal? Any tips on how NOT be tied to your computer when new breakdowns come in? I haven't signe…

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Reddit · 3 Dec 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Dec 3

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…