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Reddit · 3 May 2019
So I think I have the ability to reach those depths of emotion needed to be an actor. However, the problem I have is being too conscious of the camera. Even a live audience does not throw me off as much as that big black hole, the camera, following me everywhere. I can't train my eyes to make it invisible. It's like a…
Reddit · 3 May 2019
Hi all! I'm currently a non-SAG actor, and I just finished background work on a feature film & a TV show in NY - I was hired as Union background for both, and was booked for 1 day in the film and 1 day in the show. Of course, I got a Union Voucher for each day on set (2 total). ​ I also received another Union Vo…
Reddit · 2 May 2019
I've been going for auditions for a while now but the few times I've been picked I couldn't accept the role for certain reasons so I've never actually been In a film set or film before. I've realized quite a few things about my acting ability during these auditions. For me the major obstacle is how stiff I am movement…
Reddit · 2 May 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 · 2 May 2019
I'm voicing a character in an animation. It started out as a one-time thing that I was doing just for fun, but now that the creator set up a Patreon, she is paying the actors, and the animation has become a series. I've never done voice work before, and I have no idea what to charge. She says the other actors are charg…
Reddit · 2 May 2019
Hi everyone, ​ I hope this place is the right one. If not, please let me know. I am looking for a voice actor that will do the voiceover on a short explainer video for a software product. ​ Is this the right place to ask for offers (via PM)? If so, please provide sound samples and your rate for the whole…
Reddit · 2 May 2019
Hello, I'm an older actor who is trying to get ready for URTA. My thing is I'm in a place where I work 6 days a week (which is great since I didnt have a job at all reliable before)and I'm usually exhausted after work. How do I get the life experience I need to fuel my workand get monologues ready? Thanks
Reddit · 2 May 2019
Ok, so this may be an incredibly "newbie" question. I had no problem finding the lines for my demo reel, but the issue is, how do I go about finding the contexts for the lines? I can put an inflection to my lines but I need to find the right context so I can do the PROPER inflection with my own voice, not mimicking the…
Reddit · 2 May 2019
Hope everyone's well! ​ I work full time in online video (YouTube). I create my own content and help with other people's content - I act, write, and direct as well. Here in Australia, I've been working on quite a few short films recently, some have been nominated for awards & others have won awards. I'm working…
Reddit · 2 May 2019
I'm working towards directing some short films and I want to increase my vocabulary for communicating with actors as much as possible. The UK's much less Method oriented than the US, so I was thinking that maybe Meisner's book would be the best one to read? And/or The Actor And The Target?
Reddit · 2 May 2019
You can be the most talented actor on the planet but if you don't know how you should handle getting a commercial agent / making a reel / coming across as a professional in your communications your road is going to be harder than it has to be! Just want to help!
Reddit · 1 May 2019
Hello! I need an advice of some sort. I got accepted to study acting in the UK and they want my audition tape... I need to record a scene from a movie or tv series. That's where the complications come in. I'm disabled, as in Dr. House level of disability. I use a cane usually because of the pain management problems, in…
Reddit · 1 May 2019
I work at an acting coaching studio and we are currently putting together an acting bootcamp. Our thoughts were to hold a session once a week for six weeks and eventually bring in casting directors for at least two of the sessions at the end. Max class size of 12. We want to focus on not just the acting, but also on in…
Reddit · 1 May 2019
Hello everyone, new to this community and reddit looking to introduce you guys to a podcast that focuses on film and acting that these guys has been doing the past few months. The podcast is called the "You are here podcast" by Mike Nowicki (Filmmaker) and Dave Volino (Actor). The focus is inspiring upcoming actors and…
Reddit · 1 May 2019
So in case anyone is unaware, sometimes it happens that an indie production offering no pay for background actors will offer free headshots done by one of the usually many photographers on set. So I get cast as background for a production offering this very thing. Myself and a few other background actors are inquiring…
Reddit · 1 May 2019
How did you guys find your talent agent? Do I need to book on my own before I contact agencies for my resume? I currently only have theatre wor,k no film.
Reddit · 1 May 2019
I’m realising more and more how the defence mechanisms my ego has created to protect me, are leading me far away from true honesty and vulnerability. I’ve always been a perfectionist in some area’s of my life, mainly area’s I care deeply for- On set the other day I wasn’t able to reach a point emotionally that I wanted…
Reddit · 1 May 2019
I know a lot of actors are approached by agents. I've worked on maybe 15 films and I feel like I have a lot of experience, how do I know when I cross the threshold and I should start looking for an agent?
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
So i'm a 23 year old male from Argentina. All my life was based on passing school and doing whatever was the right thing to do for my parents, or society. I've played basketball 11 years cause my father wanted me to. There was this moment, kind of an insight, where i thought... is this what i want? Does this make me ha…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
Hi, I think I'm fucked. So, let me begin, I graduated my drama school back in 2017 and by the autumn, despite my lack of experience, I'd gotten myself a pretty reputable agent - if you're going by how successful his clients are. The first thing he asked me was to get some new headshots for 2018, fair enough, so, by Jan…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
I just did some math and came to the conclusion that I can make way more on Fiverr than on vdc. ​ The math: Yearly cost for VDC is $399 A decent conversion rate for VDC is 2% An audition takes around 10 min 50 auditions for a gig= 500 min (8.3 hours) Most gigs on VDC range between $100-$350 Average time to produ…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
Hey all, I am very new to VO. I actually no experience in VO, however I am a classically trained actor with several years of experience and have been looking to move my career towards VO. I am very curious about Edge Studios and their Investigate Voice Over Class and am wondering if any of you have any experience with…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
Hi there! I'm 29 and a female. I grew up in Los Angeles my entire life. I grew up around the industry, and my father was also a constantly working actor. When I graduated theatre school several years ago, I thought booking work would come quickly for me, since it seemed so effortless in my dad's career.... It did not f…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
Hallo! V excited to say that the free podcast MADIVA (Modern Audio Drama Indie Voice Acting ) is kicking off Season 2 this week. Tomorrow for Patreons and May the 4th be with you for the rest of the world! This season I have done interviews with some ammaaazing Voice Actors from indie audio so do jump in and have a lis…
Reddit · 30 Apr 2019
idk, it's weird, looking at peoples imdb's and wiki's and they're so different from your own experience: like, i get it, fame and being a working actor are different things but i do find it odd that a lot of the most successful actors didn't even seem to really struggle at all: like, game of thrones: Kit Harington grad…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
I live in Las Vegas Nevada and Ive been an actor since I was 14 (I'm 24 now) but I havent acted in a while and most of my stuff then was just highschool plays which Im not even sure count. I recently moved here and Ive decided that Im tired of just working all the time and not putting any time or effort into my longter…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
Hi, I'm new to the industry and have been looking for a headshot photographer for my very first headshots. I came across City Headshots in NYC and I like the look of them. What do you guys think? Do you have any experience with them? Here's their website: https://www.cityheadshots.com/ Thanks! Edit: This is the direct…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
Hey people, first of all excuse any language mistakes I‘m not a native speaker. Now when thats out of the way I can ask you my question. I‘ve had some roles in the theater, but I also want to explore the film world and see what thats about. I just finished school and want to audition for an acting-school in Berlin( I‘m…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
so, the past few years have been pretty shitty for me acting wise - hardly any auditions and even fewer roles, switched agents a couple times, too and still no luck. A few days ago I just turned 22 and that really hit me hard especially considering Game of Thrones is, like, the biggest show in the world right now. I kn…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
I want to be a film/tv actress. I got into a conservatory acting program that accepts only 24, it was my dream program, and I’m very proud of that, and everyone I know is telling me to go for it, but something is stopping me from committing. I also got into a more business-y program at a school right in Toronto, which…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
Hello everybody! If any of you are located in the Los Angeles, CA area - you won't want to miss this! **We Talk Funny** is the popular all-voiceover comedy show that takes place on the first Monday of each month at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA - featuring comedy, improv, music and more from some of the biggest v…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
I don't want to give up but I've taken lessons, challenged myself, worked hard on monologues and scenes with different actors for a few years now and I never book anything. I live in the southeast region, with a fair amount of work circulating but every time I audition for regional theatre, my university theatre, stude…
Reddit · 29 Apr 2019
Long time lurker here. Throwaway.. Or maybe I’ll use this account in the future and just delete this post..... I’m feeling quite down because of something in the past, I’m a 19 year old girl who has a passion for film and acting, though, I don’t have the confidence to ever pursue it because of fear of not being even re…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2019
I'm looking for movie scenes for teen actors to try out in class- any suggestions?
Reddit · 28 Apr 2019
First time on the subreddit. Looked at all the rules and stuff but still not sure if this is allowed. Apologies if it isn’t. I’m a singer primarily as well as a decent actor. My only issue is, when I’m singing, my eye focus seems to be all over the place, and it seems to completely take away from everything about my pe…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2019
“You can never stay at a job” that’s because I need something more! “Just choose a major already” maybe college isn’t for me! “Millions of people just like you have the same dream” and what if we actually make it?! I just wish for once my parents could say “I know how much you love your favorite movies/tv shows, the on…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2019
I hope this is okay to post/ask. These are a few of the headshots I have taken https://imgur.com/a/p0w5KYa Was hoping to get opinions from actors, is this style good? how much would you pay for a headshot session? I’m trying to price myself correctly. Thank you!!
Reddit · 28 Apr 2019
Hey guys, I'm looking for males and females to voice young, American characters in an animated feature film intended for film festivals (and a small chance of distribution depending on how well it does). It's based on a screenplay I wrote that became a quarter finalist at the Austin Film Festival, semi finalist of Writ…
Reddit · 28 Apr 2019
Hi everyone. I've posted here before asking how it is for an international actor to work in the US and obviously that's quite a leap and requires a lot of work and you know, you need a Visa and all that. But I wanted to ask about the UK and other countries in Europe....I recently googled and found a lot of casting agen…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2019
I’ve never really been able to find out what actors are and aren’t members of an acting union. I want to be an actor, but I am unsure about if you can still achieve good parts in big budget movies and shows without the union or if you have to be a member... can someone help me understand?
Reddit · 27 Apr 2019
Hi /r/acting, Long time lurker, first time poster - with a throwaway, no less. ​ I abhor the idea of professional actors working for free, or even working for the often insulting "stipends" offered by all but the top tier gigs. ​ I've twice now produced, directed and performed in very small shows - one in…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2019
So I just signed with one of the best agents in Atlanta! (or so I think). Anyway, I'm very green to say the least. I don't have a single film credit. All I have on my resume are some student films and the theater classes I've taken in college. What are some things I need to keep in mind so I don't sound like a total am…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2019
I had this idea for a form of storytelling, like an improved audiobook. Think back to the Golden Age of radio, everything was done through voice actors, music and sound effects. What if a story was made where the listener was the main character, and every supporting role spoke directly to them, the silent hero. They wo…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2019
Hey all, So a discussion came up in a class recently - how visual artists, dancers, and singers all post covers or videos on their various social media pages, but we rarely see actors posting their art. I understand posting maybe reel footage or something, but do you guys think it's bad practice or too... self-congratu…
Reddit · 27 Apr 2019
Do you seem green if your acting website is a .org or .net as opposed to .com? The .com version of my name is taken and I'd rather not change the name part by adding a number or dash or whatever. I'd rather just make it a .net or .org. Any thoughts on this?
Reddit · 26 Apr 2019
Which is better? Conservatory program or University program? I am not too familiar with the different classes available but my research into the training of notable actors most of them trained at some school and then probably continued their training after graduating. I've already graduated college back in 2014 but I d…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2019
I am very grateful to have received semi-regular voiceovers the last four years (1 per month on average) and this year that number has increased. Which is wonderful! But it got me thinking about what is considered a “successful” voice actor? It’s hard to gauge when I audition for far more than I get booked for. What is…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2019
I live in a pretty small town with about 40,000 people. The only place near me that has anything to do with acting is a theater 40 minutes away from my building. I'm thinking about trying to get a job as an actor there but the pay isn't too good and I don't think I'll get much exposure to move up the industry ladder. S…
Reddit · 26 Apr 2019
What are your thoughts on foundation courses? My sister (18) wants to become an actress. Shes been the lead of many shows in her local community stage group. She passed her acting courses at college/6th form (UK) with flying colours. She's a really talented individual. Recently, she's been doing auditions for drama sch…
Reddit · 25 Apr 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…
