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How to make friends with other voice actors? by MaverickSoul9 • last post Feb 4th
This might be a bit pathetic to ask but ever since graduating high school I’ve struggled to make friends. I’ve been in the voice acting community for years but never really felt connected within it. What do voice actors like to do with each other?
Agent Actors access submissions by fujnbbb • last post Feb 4th
When my agent submits me for auditions which headshots are used on Actors access? Is it my default photos on there or can they choose? Thanks!
What are your "pet peeves" regarding self-tapes? by TimPrice2 • last post Feb 4th
I'm casting a small project. I'm going to be requesting self-tapes from a few actors for the first time. I thought it would be a good idea to ask the acting community on here what things casting does that annoy them when requesting self-tapes so I don't do those things. If you have any pet peeves, please share them.
Anybody have any experience with these three schools? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Feb 3rd
Has anybody here ever attended one of these three acting schools? * The Stella Adler Studio of Acting or Art of Acting Studio * The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University * The Michael Chekhov Actors Studio in Boston If so, what was your experience like? What was their curriculum like/what did you learn? What was your day-to-day life like? What it worth your time and experience? Was there any financial aid available? Thank you all!
Should I find another class? by KitchenResearcher213 • last post Feb 3rd
I started studying at a legit LA studio. The teacher is good, but some red flags: there is a lot of discussion about stuff that doesn’t have to do with the scene work in class. The teacher is a working actor who auditions a lot & talks a lot about their auditions and plans/networking on social media w/people casting them, directors of project they submitted for and getting people to “put in a word for them”. Is this relevant to me getting trained? There is also unequal time being spent on different students running their scenes/working through adjustments/doing the scenes a different way. I’m used to classes in the past where the work is done, everyone gets equal time and the teacher talks very little about themselves - is this the norm in higher end studios in LA? Should I look for some other options & are there suggestions? I’m not a beginning actor skill-wise at all, but don’t have an agent.
Thoughts about NYFA in LA? by LegendLoki117 • last post Feb 3rd
Hey folks of acting, I graduated and got my Associates degree and now I’m looking for a place to receive my bachelors degree. I have a list of schools but I recently met a professor at the New York Film Academy in LA and was told that it’s a good school. Other actors, what are your thoughts on this school? Pros, cons? Did it help your acting career? Thank you!
Who’s your favorite actor of all time by Helloimafanoffiction • last post Feb 3rd
John Hurt fits the bill for me
Deciding between agents by GarenNguyen • last post Feb 3rd
I recently applied to a talent agency and I peaked the interest of two separate agents. As a young Asian actor I had a refreshing chat with one of them, who also happened to be Asian, who really seemed to understand my goals and expectations going into a potential working relationship together. This agent is fairly new but seems to understand the struggle for representation in this industry. On the other hand, I was also approached by a more experienced agent who has been working since the company had formed. This one didn’t seem too particularly interested in my background and informed me I would become the first Asian on their roster. It also sounded as if they had more connections within the industry which is what draws me to signing with them. My gut tells me to go with the Asian agent but this is a big decision for me as I have never been with an agency before. I’m just worried I might be missing out on more opportunities with the veteran agent. Any advice is appreciated.
View for View by Norma Jean • last post Feb 3rd
Let's get that GREEN again this week! View for View :) https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm2692138 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2692138
Is not connecting to a character a real thing? by bruhnumber1 • last post Feb 3rd
How do you guys deal with not connecting to a character? There are just some characters i feel effortless portraying and some I need serious work to "get into". Is that what everybody deals with no matter how gifted of an actor they are? Is there anyone who can do it all? What is versatility?
Celeritas New Episode Coming Soon! by Norma Jean • last post Feb 3rd
Celeritas News! We just finished recording Episode 9 and it should be out by the end of this month. I co-star as Shandra Keating. Celeritas is a top-ranking SciFi Podcast and sits in the Top 10 in 15 Countries in the SciFi Genre. If you're a SciFi fan, we encourage you to take a listen and tell your friends. Thank you! To catch up on the previous Episodes, visit us below: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15836496/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_act/ https://www.magnesiumfilm.com/celeritas https://pod.link/celeritas Back in October 22', we won best Fiction Script at the Austin Film Festival! Quote: "This story is so immersive, I'm blown away."
Saving private Taylor season 2 Ep 2 - 5 by Snoo92419 • last post Feb 3rd
I have two open spots left on a War Audio Drama and Am looking for voice actors to take on the roles of Private Williams and Private Davidson if anyone is interested message me and I'll give you more information :)
Acting with piercings by Pristine_Lifeguard65 • last post Feb 3rd
Howdy! I recently got my lip pierced (snakebites) and I have been wanting to get into the acting business, will my new piercings infringe on my chances? I don’t see many actors/actresses with visible face piercings aside from nose
Head shot photographer not responding by 12747 • last post Feb 3rd
I’m getting ready to start looking for an agent and I want to get some new headshots. I’ve found the perfect headshot photographer, I absolutely love their work and their photos of people who look like me (same colouring) are great which is important. There’s just no one else whose style I like as much as this photographer. I’ve emailed and messaged them (weeks apart) to try and arrange a session and they just aren’t getting back to me (they’ve seen my messages). This photographer has done many well known actors and has a really great reputation so I don’t know what gives. I really want to work with them. Has this happened to anyone else/ is this a common occurrence? I just can’t understand it as I want to pay them for a service so why would they not get back to me. I’m starting to think they may only want more well known actors and I’m just starting out :(
Looking for YouTube Voice Actors (LONG TERM) by tabletop43 • last post Feb 3rd
Hello, We’re extending our team at assemble.gg and looking for voice actors of all types of voices Payment per voiceovers can change but will be between 25usd to 100usd Please apply using our website, [https://assemble.gg/applications/voice-actor](https://assemble.gg/applications/voice-actor)
Including "actor" on applications by notthatsparrow • last post Feb 3rd
Do you do it? Is there an income limit before you include it? How about if the bulk of your work doesn't have a paper trail (W-2)?
Playing a Character with Autism by JimboBirdup • last post Feb 3rd
I was wondering what you all thought - I have an audition today for the lead role in a short film. The character I'm auditioning for has autism, while I do not. I am neurodivergent in that I have severe ADHD with sensory processing disorder, as well as severe mental illness. Is it wrong for me to portray an autistic character? (I know I haven't even auditioned yet, but I'm having second thoughts, as some say only actors with autism should portray autistic character. Let me know what you think. \*Edit - I also just wanted to add that I would not over-do it and make sure that the character is authentic and tasteful. I have also worked with children and adolescents in the past, for several years, as an ABA therapist.
Pulling Footage from YTB etc for your reel best software? by Ravenfire75 • last post Feb 3rd
Hi all, the bain of the actors career: getting footage from Directors, Production Companies. I'm trying to capture some footage from Projects I've done which are online Youtube etc. Any rec's for free safe software to use to pull (rip?) your footage? I'm just a little leary about some of these programs as it seems some of them can have malware etc?
Historical Role Preparation by lostinthoughts88 • last post Feb 3rd
Howdy Reddit folks! I have an interview upcoming for a role as an actor adjacent to tourism that will conduct tours as a historical character. From my research, which may change once I learn more in the interview, they assign you a character, not necessarily someone well-known, once you are hired and then undergo training. That being said, what type of preparation have people used when immersing themselves in a historical role? In this case its revolutionary-era.
Casting Director Class Feedback Self-Tapes by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Feb 3rd
My friend recently participated in a CD class with a CD with a well-known social media presence. After attending her class, he was told the top issue with self-tapes is that they are too slow. In the class they practiced performing scenes at the speed the CD believed was best. When my friend played me his clip from class, the delivery was so fast and emotionless that we both couldn't believe that was what the CD wanted. He thought he was crazy for thinking it was ridiculous the CD wanted the delivery that fast. But he isn't, there is no way you can deliver lines that way with any kind of emotional performance at all! He told me that the CD told him that if the pace is too slow she won't finish the tape or move on to the next tape seconds later! It's upsetting that actors put all this effort into self-tapes and if you don't speed through 10 words in 2 seconds this CD will just move on.