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Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
I’m starting the film industry at 17, and when i see actors that I like in my shoes and in movies I always look them up to see when they started acting, and it was always as a child. I am always discouraged seeing this because I worry that I will never make it since I started too late. Does anyone have good examples of…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
The voices I usually do are exaggerated but spot on impressions of characters from southpark, family guy, and many other celebrities, and a few voices of my own. I love doing it, as it's always good for a laugh and I get compliments. But how could I try to turn that into a career? Do cartooney-like shows hold auditions…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
I just finished reading it and would totally recommend. I'm dying to discuss it. It was a really refreshing read and opened my eyes to different ways of looking at our profession, drama schools and how we think of ourselves as actors. Has anyone else read it too? What did you think?
Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
Hey guys! I am not a voice actor but a rapper. However, I need the wisdom and advice of you guys, the voice acting community. I am trying use my voice and introduce better inflections to drive emotions home. I feel I have a good overall tone and voice that sounds nice but I want to bring more dynamic energy, express em…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
My social anxiety is holding me back when I'm acting in auditions(I haven't been on set yet). My body just becomes stiff, heart racing and I become self conscious. My dream is to be an actor but these are the problems I have because of social anxiety. I don't want this to hold me back. Is there any actor or actress her…
Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
I’m an actor, and though I haven’t yet had to tackle any sex scenes, I know that it’s going to come up. I’m wondering how to best explain to my significant other that it’s strictly a professional part of the job. How have you broached the subject? Any tips for helping SOs feel at ease?
Reddit · 13 Dec 2019
Hi all! So, I'm mainly a stage actor, so I'm used to finding monologues by reading plays. However, I have an audition with a casting agency coming up soon, and I need a monologue from TV/Film. How should I go about finding a monologue? Should I just watch a good show or movie?
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
So I know that’s a tall order. I’m a full time voice actor and am also represented for on camera commercial. It is my goal to book more dramatic roles. I’d like to further my education in that regard. I am very lucky to have 2 years left on my G.I. Bill, but need to use it in the next 15 months. I don’t want to take a…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
In need of female voice acting talent. It's about a four to five line script. I'm new to hiring voice talent so I don't know typical pricing but if $10 a line works for you then please contact me. The role doesn't ask for anything too special. The character (without getting into too much detail for the sake of this pos…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
So finding this sub felt like a gold mine seeing others with the same passion for voice acting as me! I’ve recently been taking classes for my voice acting, I have an okay USB mic for the time being. A Rode-NBT? If I remember correctly, and I’m working on making my closet have better acoustics for auditions and recordi…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
The last few days I have noticed an influx of "HELP I'M NEVER GONNA WORK AGAIN ETC" posts. Here's the thing: You will work again. The side bar has a ton of info. Do your research. Have all of your materials up to date. Save your money for classes/marketing materials/joining the union when you have to. The job of an act…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
I need a VA for an upcoming project of a Star Wars fanfic. I need a solid Han Solo sound alike. The compensation will be negotiated depending on your rates. Please send me a sample by pm here or to bobbyjohnford@gmail.com. Just have your lines for the sample by some lines from the original movies.
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
Just kidding, but whenever I watch a YouTube video about acting I see a few comments like this and I just find it funny. Also, I have a quick question. I think I’m finally ready to start putting myself out there more in regards to acting, but I don’t have proper headshots. Right now, I have a bit of acne. Should I wait…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
As pilot season is nearing, it will be my first time taking part!! Excited but, is it extremely rare to get auditions for tv shows without an agent? I heard that you can only get access to submit to major shows (Actors Access)if you are represented. Is this true?
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
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…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
I’ve been reading a lot about levels in acting. Lower level managers and agents, upper level actors, etc., and I’m curious what people mean. Are there stages of being an actor and what are they? And how do you go from one level to another and can you expect upward movement just by being in the game or is this just luck…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
We're looking for around 13 voice actors, each to record around 80 words plus 20 short emotional sounds (gasps, groans, "hmm", "tsk" etc) to be used in an, indie video game. All voices are adult (between the ages of 20 and 40) and all will be spoken in English. Specifically we're seeking female actors native to England…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
I’m an aspiring actress, and I am trying to get my first headshot done. In my city there is a very reputable lady whose work is amazing but around 550$. Obviously these headshots would be the goal, but should I just fork over the 550$ (even though I could only book for April leaving me without good headshots for 4 mont…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, I am currently doing intensive character work and research for "Nora" from Ibsen's "A Doll House" and I'd like to know if anyone knows any material that might be helpful to my research about the character. Any movies, books, documentaries, etc.? My current problem in doing this character at the moment is t…
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
I’m new to this sub, you guys have awesome insights and conversations that I love to have with other people. I’ll try and add another one. How do you guys feel about Robert being casted as Batman. He’s quickly becoming one of my favorite actors along with Christian Bale, Denzel and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Reddit · 12 Dec 2019
I have a simple question. Why most of the time families in movies and tv shows are made up of actors that are strangers instead of using a whole family thats a real family irl?? Sorry if its a dumb question i have no knowledge at all about acting or that field.
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
I got professional headshots down a couple of months ago and been applied to all of the agencies in my area twice already. Even the lower rated ones. I’m trying to figure out why I’m not hearing a response from ANY of them. My resume isn’t super thick but I’ve checked out other actors’ resumes that are with the agencie…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
Question about paying voice actors! I’m in the very very early stages of developing an indie game all by myself — I’m not putting any money into this because I’m broke and I’ll be doing all the writing, art, and coding by myself. The only thing is, I most definitely can’t do voice acting for 17 different characters by…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
I am interested in becoming an actress, but I am afraid in the end it will not work out and I would have just wasted my time. Thoughts?
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
I know industry referrals are best for an agent, but I was wondering if anyone here had success with Talent Link through Actor’s Access?
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
Hey all, I know this isn't a typical post on this sub but I'm looking for specific advice. My boyfriend and I are graduating college, him in a few weeks, me in a few months. I have a full-time job lined up and plan on supporting us as he gets his career underway. This is something we've talked about extensively. We're…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1OfG-9hAxk&feature=share](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1OfG-9hAxk&feature=share) Nationals 2017 - Duo Interpretation - Democracy Prep Bronx Prep Like & Share Kids from the Bronx who want to make a living by living their dreams as actors! The Musical Hamilton has inspired many and w…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
So I'm 25 years old. Just started in drama school. Last year I was in foundation in drama school and am now getting my BA acting. I've been working hard to get into drama school and sacrificed so much. I just got out of meeting where I've been told I have failed acting unit. Me shocked, started crying in front of the t…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
So I'm a beginning actor, been attending weekly classes for 2 months now. In between classes I am doing voice work exercises, reading stamisvalski uta hagen, chekhov pretty much anything that helps me. I read plays out loud to myself every week, do monologues and script analysis. Despite being new to this and not havin…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
Hello all! I've been in LA nearly 3 months now, started acting recently, and would like to see how much of my monthly income I can make from it. As such, I'm going to invest to get on more of the casting sites and see how much more work that brings in. I am currently on LACasting (has been great) and Actor's Access (di…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
For all my film and TV extras / background actors.... Press Release: [STANLEY, A Brand Of PMI, Launches New Recognition For Background Actors After Hollywood Ignores Request To Add Categories To Existing Award Shows](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stanley-a-brand-of-pmi-launches-new-recognition-for-background…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
Howdy, So this is a problem I've been thinking about a lot lately--how do you tell your employer that you need to leave for an audition--Without getting fired? Are you completely transparent about it and let them know you're an actor or do you just tell them you have a doctors appointment? Obviously, this is a temporar…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
So I decided a couple months ago that I wanted to start acting again (haven't since high school) mostly as a hobby, I've done some extra work and got cast in a short film for a brand new production studio. I was really excited about the film, but it's been completely disorganized and doesn't feel right to me. The film…
Reddit · 11 Dec 2019
Brand new narrator here! But I'm a classically-trained actor from a pretty uppity conservatory program so I guess that's a huge leg-up in terms of artistry. Signed up on Monday for ACX, submitted two auditions yesterday and uploaded two samples, only to have an offer of $70/pfh for a 50k word horror thriller this morni…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, I’m currently a Senior in college and I’m getting a BFA in musical theater. Recently I’ve been looking into voice acting. The training I’m getting allows for us to get voice training as well as plenty of acting experience, but I’ve never done any “real” voice acting/voice over work. Do any of you have any…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
So I saw a role on actors access for orgy participants for a feature film. Pays $900 and it’s just simulated sex acts and l might not even have to get naked. If I were to get the part, is this something that’s worth putting on my resume? I assume there’s no speaking lines although the description didn’t specify.
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
Hi everyone, I am a 23 years old guy who is going to move il London next month. I would like to arrive there as prepared as I can so I will try to ask as many question as I can to leave every doubt out and finally sleep more peacefully as some thoughts excite and others terrify me. Some will be related to acting and so…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
Maybe the Masterclasses do it but I've never seen a video or interview where an actor tell us how they break down a character? I know a lot them might want to keep their particular process mysterious but I was just wondering if any of the big actors ever revealed how they do it.
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
Ive heard that backstage is useless to sign up for if u live in LA unless u want to do student films foreverz is this true? Should I just pay for actors access? If I do not have a reel yet, should I even submit? I feel like people without a reel do not even get looked at haha. Maybe just include a self tape as my reel?…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
Hey! I’m on mobile so please excuse formatting issues. I’m primarily a stage and screen actor but I’ve been sent over a voice over script that has been formatted a little differently than I’m used to seeing. I’m unsure of how to approach this one. It looks a little like this: Opening: (In italics) Time Money Honey ————…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
Hey! I’m getting frustrated with how hard it is to get into the room with agents- please, god, tell me how! I am fully confident about myself once I’m in the room- but I just! Can’t! Get! Into! The! Room! HOW on GOD did you get your agent? And how can I get mine?! I’m a nyc actor by the way!
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
I have gotten interested in voice acting, and one idea I had was to make like a showreel on Soundcloud, for the different kinds of voices I can do. I am not sure this is a good or bad way to do it, but... Then it hit me 'then what?'. I don't think people actively search new users on soundcloud, so I should probably put…
Reddit · 10 Dec 2019
If anyone has previously been or is currently enrolled in the New York Film Academy Acting For Film program, please share your experience! For example the audition/enrollment process, social aspects of the school environment, how it has helped you learn and grow as an actor, the pace of learning, and things you didn’t/…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2019
I work in the media / film industry but everyone before I tell them what I do...asks if I act or work as an actor. I say I’m not. I never thought anything of it until I was on set with two relatively know actresses and they both said I have the actor look and should at least try if I haven’t already. I did want to be a…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2019
I’ve been acting for a little over a year now. I first started in Seattle and moved to LA about a month ago. Ever since I started, I’ve noticed that when I receive praise, I’m over the moon and for the rest of the day, I’m in the best mood possible. But when a performance of mine doesn’t get a lot of feedback (or any a…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2019
Hi everyone. Just wanted to throw in here my portfolio website. It's just based on a template but it's up and I will continue to improve it and update it. There will be more clips and stuff. [https://www.siggit.is/](https://www.siggit.is/) I'm an Icelandic actor graduated from the Film School here. I've been sending my…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2019
this Starbucks at 600 8th Ave. by the Port Authority on 39th & 8th has a 2nd level upstairs that's usually pretty chill and spacious for people to gather. so I'm a 32 year old meisner trained actor who has bounced back and forth between NYC and LA the past few years, finally settling down in NYC to build, and I've been…
Reddit · 9 Dec 2019
**Synopsis of film:** The short is about a disgraced police officer, JJ, who killed his partner in the field. It shows his attempts to finally get back on top and the turmoil he feels from his alienation from the other officers. **Characters:** **Norm** Norm is still on somewhat friendly with JJ even after all of the u…
Reddit · 8 Dec 2019
I'm not sure that this is necessarily the place for this, but I just need somewhere to let out my excitement, so i figured you guys might enjoy my story. So yesterday/today i took part in my University's project called the 24 hour plays as an actor. Basically, we met from 8-9pm last night, then the playwrights wrote sh…
Reddit · 8 Dec 2019
Dear working and aspiring actors, those with professional, academic training and those without. Kindly run through your day for me. From the moment you wake up to when you go to sleep, what is it that you do, what runs through your mind consistantly and constantly? Do you have any rituals?
