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Why I Refused to Talk With Judi Dench On Set by Aaron Marcus • last post Aug 17th
I refused to speak a single word to Dame Judi Dench before we shot our scene together in Philomena — no hello, no introduction, nothing.
Voiceover just as hard by ActorWriter24 • last post Aug 17th
I was curious if others feel the same way as me. I have been taking loads of Voiceover classes. Studying with some great teachers, have a demo, booth set up but I feel like the VO community is the hardest area of acting to break into. Do other actors feel the same? VO doesn’t seem like there is a clear path unlike theatre/on camera. It seems more of a “take this class and take that class” to progress forward.
Casting Associates VS Casting Directors by CaliforniaStoked • last post Aug 17th
LA Based SAG Actress here! I just signed with a new manager and I'm being submitted to great projects, but have yet to secure an audition. It's only been 4 weeks since I signed, so I'm not stressing, but I do want to higher my chances of getting called in. This is my first real legit big rep, and this is my first time even being thrown into the mix for big TV shows. I have a great reel (for never having reps, but I do tons of student thesis films as the lead), I'm enrolled in ongoing acting classes with a known studio, have some solid headshots from popular LA photographers (but I'm shooting some new pics next month per my reps suggestion), and the next step is just putting my face out there to casting directors, so I'm (attempting) to sign up for some CD workshops. I noticed that alot of the Casting Director workshops in LA feature Casting Associates instead of name Casting Directors. Do audition requests get sent out by the Casting Associates choosing? Or are they more of an assistant to the Casting Directors and help with the backend stuff? I guess I'm just confused on what they do. And obviously I know that these workshops don't promise anything and is a learning experience/class. I just dont want to throw all this money and time into CD workshops in LA, if Casting Associates have no say in the selection process or even look at submissions. And obviously Casting Associates become Casting Directors one day, but I'm just focused on the present and my situation currently.
Uploading self-tapes to AA ruins quality. How do I fix this?! by Nerdy_Singer510 • last post Aug 17th
I have an iPhone 16, which is supposed to have a good quality camera. I record all of my self-tapes with it and use a ring light and backdrop. When I’m in my Photos app and viewing the videos, they look perfectly fine and are nice and clear, but as soon as I upload them to Actors Access or YouTube or even Google Drive, the videos get this awful over-exposed and over-saturated hue to them! I’ve tried editing the exposure levels and whatnot to cancel it out but it still looks terrible! It always looks like my eyes are bloodshot, but then parts of my face are yellow. I’m tired of my self-tapes being ruined by the quality. How do I fix this? I’m going to be exposing myself a little bit, but the first image is how it looks normally on my iPad and iPhone. The second image is how it looks once uploaded onto Actors Access or other sites. Edit: Someone pointed out it seems to be an issue with HDR. Going forward, I will keep it turned off and use SDR instead, BUT this particular self-tape is already recorded and involved multiple takes and parts and I need to submit it ASAP, so if anyone has any advice on how to edit it enough to reduce the saturation that would also be amazing! ?
Is the A.C.T Semester Worth It for an Aspiring Screen Actor? by ExaminationMain8514 • last post Aug 17th
Hello! I was looking into the A.C.T (American Conservatory Theater) Acting Semester, which is a 4 month, full time program for conservatory training. Their classes focus on acting styles, voice/verse/character, etc. with a lot of work on group/monologue performances for theater. They don’t have an end-of-semester production or anything like that, but the classes are small (8 ppl) and you get to know a variety of faculty. My dilemma is that its going to cost $10,000+ and also that I want to go into screen acting, not theater. I know the skills are basically the same but I’m not sure it's going to be worth the price. The main reason I want to do this is so I can get exposure to the acting industry before I commit to something like an acting MFA (which is gonna cost way more than $10k) or moving to LA. Also, for applying to MFA acting programs, I would need references which I hope the instructors at A.C.T will be able to provide. I’ve been in a few community plays, but nothing huge so far. I’m wondering if it may be better to just self-audition for commercials/TV shows on AA or get involved with student films instead of doing the semester. Another option would be weekly workshops/classes but I feel they don't provide enough exposure and that I won't be able to connect with the instructors enough for a letter of rec. The only reason I’m leaning towards the A.C.T semester is because I learn best with a rigid structure (their classes are 9 am to 5 pm) and I know it’ll force me to learn quickly much more than any other environment could. Time and commitment is not an issue for me, I'm on a gap year rn. If anyone has heard of the A.C.T semester, or has any experience with it, do you think it’s worth it? Would it hold any weight if I apply to Acting MFAs? Would it help me get an agent (unlikely imo because we don’t produce anything like a demo reel)? Thank you so much!!!
age gap actors by Beneficial_Reach_636 • last post Aug 17th
Is it considered appropriate if a 19-year-old actress plays a romantic interest of a 37-year-old actor? No intimate scenes. Do you have any examples you can think of
How to become an actor nyc teen by Guilty-Ad-3443 • last post Aug 17th
Honestly I’ve been interested in medicine for a long time but recently I’ve really been wanting to become an actor. I feel like acting is my passion but relying on medicine is like my safe zone for a secure career. I’m only 15 but I’ve really been wanting to become an actor for a while now and I know if I eventually pursue medicine, acting will always be in the back of my mind. Also I don’t come from a rich family, I’d say I’m low income so I can’t afford some things tbh. I know that having a family with good finance makes it easier to be an actor so I feel guilty for wanting to be an actor. Honestly I’m only teen though and I’m thinking of pursuing this ngl. Any tips on where to start? I’m thinking of local theater but if you have any tips on how to find an agency or anything else pls lmk. Also is it possible to go to college majoring in something in the pre med direction while trying to pursue acting or is that impossible??
How do I suppress a scream without disturbing neighbours? by ThoughtDear7015 • last post Aug 17th
I KNOW THIS WAS ALREADY QUESTIONED AND ANSWERED BUT HMO So me and my family are moving in a few months, we’re not sure if we’ll move into a villa or an apartment. But I need to be prepared. I wanna audition for this role that needs screaming, but I don’t wanna disturb my future neighbours if I still have said role or get new roles with screaming. Now i know what you’re gonna say, “Talk to the neighbours“ this “Let them know beforehand” that. Those are great ideas dont get me wrong. But unfortunately for me, I have social anxiety AND I dont live in a western country. So the conversation would just be very awkward and/or they wouldn't understand what a voice actor is. Now there are voice actors in my area of course, but they all work for Disney or something and record exclusively in booths. I cannot stress how little I would want to talk to my neighbours. I will literally leave my role if it requires me talking the neighbours out. Now im not sure how thick or thin, big or small the apartment will be. But regardless, I’ll need a way to suppress a full blown scream. You know when you scream into a pillow but it barely makes any sound? How can i recreate that but with a microphone at a reasonable distance from me? Now my mic is small and so is my booth (its a closet), so I can easily just scream into a pillow and but my mic inbetween my mouth and the pillow. But not only is that disgusting, i presume it’ll peak the microphone even with the gain down. TLDR: How do I scream so that it’s a normal scream for the microphone, but sounds like im screaming into a pillow for anyone else listening from the outside? (IM NOT TALKING THE NEIGHBOURS OUT)
How do classes/agents help you network by fire_19479 • last post Aug 17th
Networking is a word is see used to often and I’m genuinely curious how classes or acting coaches or agents actually help you. I have struggled just networking/taking classes solo and I need to learn new strategies to find new opportunities. Local gigs in my community/state are hard to come by and I’m thinking of moving/short term stints in NY or LA. I’m late 20s female, but can definitely play 18+, taken many classes, BG on feature films, etc. I have no reel due to no credits or agent. Thinking of paying a studio to film one lol. I don’t get it. There are many studios in LA that have influencers or current working actors- is it common to get an agent from one of those popular Studios or teachers? Consider the cast of heated rivalry. They clearly wanted new stars. Hudson had 20+ short films or a small rules, and Connor had a lot less, but clearly was involved in the LA school/acting scene. It was filmed in Canada. So where does the casting call go? LA? Nationwide? Clearly it wasn’t a self submit role and more a behind the scenes who-you-know type casting. They clearly both had agents. But how did they even get the agents? Not that they are not talented or attractive, but both didn’t have so much to sell (which is what I’m told you need to get an agent aka establish yourself or get multiple Union/SAG role) , but I guess when you’re trying to find a rising star, you have to take a leap anyway. I know plenty shows take unknown stars and hope the plot sells and that whole process. But does it help having an agent? Taking classes in LA at reputable Studios? Being in the right place at the right time on this journey? What are the behind the scenes for these so-called out of the blue rising stars? If you could afford it, where would you go and what would you do?
Who was Inde Navarrete’s agent for obsession? by Reasonable-Hawk-6502 • last post Aug 17th
I’m been scouring the web trying to figure out who was representing Inde, more so, how she was booking roles prior? I’m an actress in Seattle and I’ve been trying my best to book principle roles and I want to figure out how Inde did it. I’m 23 F. Should I have an agent now? Should I stick to finding opportunities myself? If so, can I even book anything major from Seattle? I’m willing to fly out to LA for work.
Actress returning from Europe, Atlanta or NYC? by Unhappy-Stop-7521 • last post Aug 17th
Hi all, I’m AA, female, been living and working in italy for the past 5 years. Married to an Italian and now we want to leave Italy and move back to the United States. My acting career here has had some movement. Managed to get signed to a good tv/film agency in Rome, booked a small non-speaking role in a Tyler Perry film that shot in Italy last year and I booked a small speaking role in an Italian feature film this year, although sadly, production ended up dropping the film. Husband is ready for new chapter as well as myself. As a black woman in her 30’s with not many film credits, is it better to move to Atlanta or NYC? I’m leaning towards Atlanta because I hear it’s a good place for getting started in film/TV industry. I’m not sure I could compete with New York level talent. I’m not even sure I’d even get signed. I’m familiar with NYC as I come from north jersey but I remember how tough it was day to day. I was a teacher and had a flexible job but all my time ended up getting swallowed up because I needed to constantly work to survive the costs of the city. I suffered a lot because I just didn’t have money to do the things I wanted to do like acting classes and dance classes. We both love parks, nature, suburban environments, content creation and healthy food. I know in this career path you have to have interests and a life outside of acting, and I wonder if Atlanta would be more easy to enjoy vs the necessity of the constant grind of NYC. More interested in Film than Theater. Is Atlanta a better place for us?
Best acting classes for TV/Film and Theatre respectively in NYC (that don't destroy the bank)? by Wheresthebeans • last post Aug 17th
Just moved to NYC and want to pursure acting on the side (supported by my full-time job). I mainly want to be in film and television but I can not deny the amount of amazing actors that come from theatre so I want to get more experience in it as well So far I've seen places like the Barrow Group, ARG, and Bob Krakower. I think the max I can afford is the Barrow Group (about $230/month) so I would love classess at the price point or lower. My plan is to take a TV/Film class first with a focus on analyzing scripts and understanding characters and then do a theatre class doing much of the same. Eventually I can get paid enough to take multiple classes at a time and work up to paying Krakower prices lol
Actors, how do I stop hating how I look/come across on camera? by RegattaJoe • last post Aug 17th
Not an actor, but I'm hosting a history talking head podcast. I hate how I look and come across on video and it's affecting my performance. Any tips/tricks would be appreciated.
What kind of voice do i have? by commondan • last post Aug 17th
I'm not familiar with my own voice but I'm told it gets people's attention. Any VO actors or characters from shows with a similar sound so I can see how I'm coming across?
SUKUNA & OMNI MAN voice actors requested! by Indigotcg • last post Aug 17th
I’ve spent months on a YouTube video about Omni Man, something akin to an in-depth look at niche power scaling. At the end, I have a post-credit scene teasing the next video, which will feature Sukuna. Omni Man says \~80 words and Sukuna says \~14. Omni Man: $10-$15 depending on authenticity Sukuna: $10 Prices negotiable depending on skill. Super calm job, I won’t be monetizing the video or anything so it’s really just a passion project. Happy to pay multiple VAs and eventually pick whichever work best. Also will likely have follow-up work once this job is done. Thanks for your attention!
I don't understand how to submit auditions on actors access by Substantial_Newt9440 • last post Aug 17th
Hello, I just recently got ActorsAccess and am having trouble submitting auditions. Every time I click on a project, all I see are the character descriptions, and when I click on the one I would audition for, it just tells me to pick my headshot, my index card, and media. I am not seeing anywhere where I would submit an audition tape for their project specifically. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
RIP Hayden Panettiere by David C. Velasco • last post Aug 16th
Gone way too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and fans.
What does an Actor do After the Audition ? by Alicia McClendon • last post Aug 16th
For me, I do different things.
Needing a reader - General American by itchyrice-cake • last post Aug 16th
Hi! im a male 32 yr old actor looking for a scene partner over zoom - im based in Brisbane! Bonus points if you can do American Accent! Thank you!!!
[Paid] Looking for two Voice Actors for a game cinematic by GameDevAdvisor • last post Aug 16th
Hey there, *(this is a repost as reddit's AI decided to filter it the first time we posted after a few hours)* we're a tiny indie team, currently finishing a cinematic for a game, set in a sci-fi setting, featuring 3 characters - male, female and a digital ship intelligence. We're looking for 2 roles here, male and female in their 20s or 30s. One of the candidates will have the range to also voice the ship assistant (neutral but not robotic, classic synthetic voice after post-processing). * [Here are the characters in motion with mocap (WIP)](https://sz-portfolio.my.canva.site/va-audition) The female is the lieutenant of the ship; brave, determined but also warm and caring as they have known each other for over a decade. The male assumes the captain role; steadfast, bold and a born leader but not quite himself in this cinematic. He does not have a very deep voice, as some submissions so far have assumed, just because he is a captain. Let the visuals of his character in motion inspire you to find a tone and cadence, as we want to hear your personal take. Neither has any strong accent. The lieutenant (female) is at approximately 150 words whereas the captain (male) is at 250-300 words as he's also speaking outside the cinematic in the gameplay part of the intro. The dialogue between the two starts off mild and gets a bit heated, albeit without shouting. For the recording sessions, you'll get the script (with tone annotations) and the cinematic (still WIP at that time) to work with. I'm very happy to closely work with you and help you shape the voice. Price-wise, we are looking at baseline $30 for the female and $60 for the male with the additional increase for whoever will speak the ship intelligence lines. Likely PayPal as we are in the EU but open to other feasible options, we'll find a solution. Should we see a good fit, we're definitely interested in discussing long-term collaboration for those two lead roles as the project is already set to continue all throughout the next year. If you're interested, please submit your audition [**here**](https://tally.so/r/b5R1D0) with a soft deadline until the 25th of August. (If you can see this text, it's still ongoing and I'll update it once we've filled the role). The script will be revealed to you when you select your role on the form. Not sure how necessary these disclaimers are but obviously no AI, your voice will not be used to anything AI at all, only for this cinematic (+gameplay for male) and nothing more. The audition lines are not "real" in the sense that they are not in the cinematic or anywhere else and were specifically drafted for this audition. We're not corpos. Also nothing even remotely nsfw, romantic or weird. If you have already sent a submission, you do not need to do it again, we received all your submissions and listened to all of them so far and really appreciate all the voices we heard. Happy to clear things up if there are questions. I'm looking forward to hearing your voices! Thank you ?