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Reddit · 14 Feb 2020

For actors without representation

How do you guys feel about not getting auditions after submitting for roles via casting websites? I really wanted to at least get an audition for this short film but didn’t hear anything after submitting :/ so yea... kinda discouraginghaha

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Reddit · 14 Feb 2020

I can’t act my self confidence.

Hi! New to reddit. I’m an actor from Quebec, Canada. I had the chance to have a lot of opportunities in many productions. Career went really well for maybe 4/5 years. But bam. In the last 3 years I only had one role. Self Confidence took a hit, but I can’t seem to regain that confidence. Last week, I had the chance to…

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Reddit · 14 Feb 2020

Making a website for newbs

Hey does anyone have advice on making an actor website for someone just starting out? Best ways of going about it, what to include what to leave out etc; thank you!

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Reddit · 14 Feb 2020

Extra role opportunity

So I have a professional regular job but have always been interested in doing extra work. There is a big movie shooting in my city right now I got called for a extra part but it requires overnight shooting for the next 3 nights. It’s part of a group of running people with what I assume is an action scene. Should I take…

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Reddit · 14 Feb 2020

Best ways to network as a young actor in Toronto ?

I already take acting classes , what other ways can I network with people in the industry specifically in Toronto ? I’ve been to some meetups some good some bad , so far the Toronto scene seems small despite it being the best place to start acting in Canada besides Vancouver ?Would love some advice

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Reddit · 13 Feb 2020

Slightly questionable request in self-tape audition

So I understand that you can't really be choosy or a diva when you're at the bottom like I am, but I'm having some reservations about this "callback" self-tape audition. I'm being asked to do something pretty stupid/embarrassing, but in context it's understandable and makes sense for the part. It's for a student film a…

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Reddit · 13 Feb 2020

Can Agencies Attach Themselves To Self-Submits on Actors Access?

I self-submitted myself for a casting and ended up getting an eco-cast audition—except it somehow came through with one of my reps. I’ve self-submitted myself before and booked gigs and not had this happen so I’m not sure if maybe I got double submitted (by myself and said agency). What strikes me as odd however is tha…

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Reddit · 13 Feb 2020

Working background in LA.

Hello, I am a veteran on a pension. I like to work background for extra income. I have no desire to be a real actor but the flexibility and food on set is great for me as my side gig. I know it sounds crazy to say I love background but it works for me. I have mostly only worked non union in Louisiana. It’s been a while…

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Reddit · 13 Feb 2020

Never book but i think i know why..

Hello all, I never book. I finally got an answer. I don't commit enough. Which is weird because I think of myself as a 'method' actor haha. Most times I audition for things I don't have a real connection or everyone is white, and I'm just auditioning because I want to say I exhausted everything. Would more training hel…

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Reddit · 13 Feb 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 13

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 · 13 Feb 2020

Need Voice Actors!

i wrote a little script for a south park style animation and i think it came out good but now i need voices. i would pay, but quite frankly i probably won’t be making any money off the animation! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--i6uGIFB81nhVVYUPFhwPWu15i1vzduTWHBRLTARd0 this is the script and i got a little animat…

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Reddit · 13 Feb 2020

Any good tips for making myself sound like a girl?

So I’m trying to resemble the voice of Kath Soucie (mostly her younger characters) and I’m a guy who can do a high pitched voice that isn’t really convincing enough. Anyone got some good tips on what to do, or just practice? I practice everyday and it still sounds like a guy who isn’t really convincing enough. I don’t…

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

Life is too short, and I want to do allot of things in the Cinematography Industry, I’m almost graduating and I like doing Digital Design but I also always though of acting I really like Movies and how they are made So I don’t know if I also Want to be a

I don’t think I’m good Enough, Im 17 which in my opinion allot of good actors start from a really much younger age, as well as feeling the pressure of graduating and what am I’m going to do with my life cause I don’t want to move out of my Island and go blindfolded onto USA. Anybody else feeling like this?

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

Audio Fiction Network - A community for Writers, Actors and Producers

Hello fellow Producers, Actors and Writers! Audio Fiction Network is a creator driven discord community of audio drama actors, writers, and producers getting together to chill, share our love of the medium, and have a reliable place to share work and get feedback. We have creative server events for our members such as…

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

I have been cast in a play and my character has a stutter. How do I do it convincingly?

I am looking for any and all tips on how to put on a convincing stutter that sounds natural and not insulting. Everything I can find online is about helping actors overcoming a stutter. At the moment I am staggering the words and when it finally comes out it's as if it's painful to say. What I'm doing doesn't feel like…

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

Should you send casting agencies your personal projects?

Hi Actors, I recently created a short concept film based off a hit show. I'm torn because i want to share it with as many people as possible. However, I'm debating if i should send this short film to my casting agency as they can use it for my profile. Any thoughts are greatly appreciate

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

How to be involved in Children's Television/Youth Entertainment?

I always think about how much I would love being a host for a children's TV show (think Blues Clues) or doing the voices for other children's shows. I know some of these shows are done on a local level--think local PBS shows. Are these just regular actors? Are they folks who have a passion for doing work for children?…

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

Go to NYU or Move to LA

I'm 22 years old and have reached final callbacks to go to NYU for graduate school. Obviously a great oppurtunity but incredibly expensive. If i want to be film actor is it worth it to go to NYU and train or should i just move to LA and try to start a career. Background: I have no reel, or any acting experience. I took…

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

Looking for Vancouver Actors

Looking for an actor who can talk fast and and be energetic for an indie webseries. Role is for a friendly, customer-service oriented drug dealer. Can send script on request immediately. Also looking for chemistry read with actor we already have. While imagined a young white male for role, anyone of any ethnicity or ge…

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Reddit · 12 Feb 2020

Is Hollywood possible?

My name is imraan, my dad is from india and my mom from guyana. I have an american accent (live in NYC) and medium brown skin. Would it be possible for me to become a big actor one day although Hollywood tends to lean to caucasians(i get it bc majority of america is caucasian. I also am thirteen.

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

Is it necessary to play Shakespeare, Racine, Corneille, etc ?

Sorry if I sound like an immature millenial but I loathe classical authors such as Shakespeare, and in every acting school they seem obsessed with them. So, is it like a mandatory step that every actor have to go through ?

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

Seeking Representation - How to get referrals?

Hey friends! I'm an LA based actor. I had a recurring role on an Amazon tv show a few years ago (was in 9/10 episodes). While I've had a few managers and agents over the past couple of years, I wasn't going out on auditions and I am agent-less once more. It's been so challenging finding quality representation. I have s…

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

Theatre Gig and Manager's Cut

My daughter is a young actor who has a manager. So far he has helped her get booked on a reenactment non-union cable episode, but not much else. On her own, my daughter auditioned and was cast in a sub 99 seat theatre production here in Los Angeles. My question: does she need to give her manager a cut of the theatre pr…

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

Asking for advice on Voice Acting

\[The questions will be at the bottom of the post since the post might be quite long\] Hi! I am an aspiring voice actor who has currently nothing on his belt. No formal training, no experience, and certainly no money for a coach. Not to mention I currently only own a 10$ mic and also no experience in audio engineering.…

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

I could be broke or I could be... well broke either way. (UK/US/AUS)

Hi hello - I’m just starting out on this journey. After almost a decade of wanting to do it and after feeling many shifts between want and then fear and deciding not to I’ve decided at 29 I’ll never be able to live with myself unless I try. So I’m going all in and needed some opinions. I currently live in Melbourne, ha…

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

Anyone have experience working with Sentai or Funimation?

I'd like to pick your brain as to what was the path you took in order to work with them. I'm a Houston based Voice Actor, where Sentai is based, and Dallas isn't too far either. I'm trying to chart a career course for how to get there! Sentai joked on their website that the only way to do VO work for them is to know a…

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Reddit · 11 Feb 2020

Pilot season

How is it going for everyone? I know things changed in the past years and now they make offers for name actors, but isn’t there still auditions for unknown actores? I want to audition but my manager is getting me zero auditions and gives me this excuse. I want to fire him! Whats the point of having a manager if he does…

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

Sites like CCC

I'm a voice actress by hobby, and I love the community that CCC has. Are there any other sites that are similar to CCC in terms of number of people and possessing both casual and professional voice acting?

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

Anyone using ocenaudio?

Hey peeps! I'm writing an article for my blog on all the free software downloads available for voice actors. During my research, I stumbled across something called "[ocenaudio](http://www.ocenaudio.com/whatis)". And it looks pretty sweet. There's no support for multiple tracks which means it's a bit easier to use than…

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

Shia LaBeouf for best actor

On the red carpet last night I repped Honeyboy and Shia for best actor and best picture in every interview. Not a single person from press corrected me and several even said thats who they are hoping for too. Amazing.

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

NY Vs. LA.

Being an actor, I take the craft and the business VERY seriously. I have schooling, experience, talent (At least I think I do). I have outgrown my current city (Pittsburgh) and am saving up to move. I have studied method acting, and take the craft very seriously. Some of my biggest inspirations like De Niro, Pacino, Dr…

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

What's the practicality of acting with a criminal record?

Straight to the point, I have a misdemeanor for battery from an idiotic drunken fight I got into years ago. It's a bit complicated but I wasn't convicted (I'm not sure that really matters, though). EDIT: Just clarifying that I wasn't acquitted. I was discharged after admitting guilt. I was wondering, how much can somet…

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

I killed my audition (literally. It's dead)

I'm an actor that just recently moved to New York. I had an audition today, and my first song went beautifully. I got head nods and everything. I did my second cut, and I basically threw it in the gutter. My high belt just wasn't there and I choked on what is usually a money note for me. I actually choked on it and mad…

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

Actors Access without an agent, is it worth it?

I recently got an Actors Access account. I’ve had it for a few weeks now and so far I’ve submitted myself to every single role match that popped up on there but I’ve received zero responses. I’m not surprised I haven’t heard back about roles for major productions because I’m relatively new to the industry and I don’t h…

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Reddit · 10 Feb 2020

I’m willing to do any voice over job for free.

I’m a first time voice actor and I rather just stretch my legs and see what jobs I can do for free. I’m able to do a younger voice 17-19 or early 20s but can experiment with other tones. If anyone here needs a job, I can do it for free. Once again thanks for the assistance and if you guys know any place where I can get…

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Reddit · 9 Feb 2020

Looking for actress/model in orange country for fashion film

I am a professional Cinematographer, I shoot commercials (and now features) for a living. I am looking to produce a little fashion film (for no brand in particular) just looking for an actress/model who is looking for an amazing looking piece for her reel. The idea is simple, hike with an old school backpacking pack, a…

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Reddit · 9 Feb 2020

How do i network?

So i want to start networking. I want to start making music and be an entertainer/actor. But i dont know who to turn to or which path i want to venture off to first. I like singing, dancing, and acting. (And maybe alittle bit of modeling). How do i find people to hire me for my passions and aspirations?

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Reddit · 9 Feb 2020

Do I have to look like a model?

I want to be a successful actress but am worried about my plan. My plan was to move to LA. For more than just acting I want to have a hand in any aspect of art for a job and I like the culture. I am wondering how much of someone’s looks and age plays into getting parts. I have been to acting school and a few conference…

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Reddit · 9 Feb 2020

What do the bigshots know that we don’t?

Stars on SNL, on Netflix, in the movies- what do the hotshots know about acting? What do you see from them in their work that you don’t commonly see in regular actors? Curious what you think!!

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Reddit · 9 Feb 2020

How to get a scholarship/is it possible?

Hello, I really want to study acting (preferably musical theatre) abroad, my family isn't very rich but my mom agreed as long as I get a scholarship. My situation: I'm a trans guy from Poland, currently 16 years old (so I still have at least 2 years to prepare myself). My grades are very good, I have no problem with le…