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Don't Pay for Casting Director Jamie Castro's services by Virtual_Cap1357 • last post Jan 3rd
Warning to all actors for the new year... another CD wasting actors' time and money. Jamie didn't even bother to review the scene before we met and charged incredible amounts of money for nothing. Please don't fall for it as I did.
Get Help w/ Your IMDb by Kari Nissena • last post Jan 3rd
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How Do I Know If An Actor’s Access Casting Call Is Real? by Electrical_Voice_650 • last post Jan 3rd
Hello! I’m just got started with pursuing acting and over the weekend I was applying for roles I thought I was fit for on Actors Access. I know that a lot of people recommend looking through AA, Backstage, etc for beginner actors. A couple of minutes ago I got an Ecocast Audition for one of the roles on AA and I got super excited! The only thing I’m unsure about is if just casting directors can make an AA posting or if it can be anyone. Before I audition I wanted to ask for help to know that I’m not going into a scam or anything dangerous. I really value my safety so it would be great to get help/advice from experienced actors! Thank you for your help :)
How to hire full time voice actors? by biochemistatistician • last post Jan 3rd
We are working on a project that requires approximately 10000 short stories, and want to hire approximately 4 voice actors to each read a part of them. We looked at some of the hiring websites but they mostly do individual story tellings and the prices are a bit too much if we want to do 10000 of them. Is there a place (or maybe this subreddit) that we can test out and hire full time voice actors for for example a month or two? And also what is the usual rate for full time? Thanks for the help!
First steps into the industry by nialili • last post Jan 3rd
Hi everyone, So I've just graduated after studying acting for three years at a film school. 2023 is my first year out in the world as an actor, and I'm gonna be honest, I'm terrified. I don't have an agent yet or a clue about what I'm going to do this year and everyone is hounding me for answers. Whenever I sit back and think about it, it stresses me to the point of tears. I guess I just want some guidance or just to know I'm not the only person out there feeling this way.
Do background actors have an agent? by xyzd95 • last post Jan 3rd
I’ve seen some people mention they have an agent for background work but it usually seems they’re in Canada or out in California, or they have an agent that gets them work here in NY and out in LA Is this a common thing and do people in NYC have agents for background work? I’m a SAG member and can see the agent listing page but idk if they’re all for principal acting only. I’m just trying to get my usual consistency of 2 or 3 days of work a week back but at a union rate so I’m down for any advice
What's the best demo reel you've heard? by SuperDerek86 • last post Jan 2nd
I'm in the beginning stages of developing my first demo reel, and I want to try to make it competitive as possible. To that end, I want to get a feel for the best ones out there. -- I've given a listen to some of the Voice Actors I'm pretty well familiar with, but I suspect a lot of the VAs I'm familiar with haven't had to update their demo reels in a long time _because_ they're already pretty famous and have been for a while. Here's my favorite so far, it's [Matthew Mercer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wztQP6ZOrg) -- and case-in-point, it's from *2014*. But I won't be competing in 2014, I'm going to be competing in 2023 and beyond. So I was hoping we could all share with each other the best demo reels we've heard? Send me some demos that will give me third-degree imposter syndrome please, and thank you!
What does an Audio interface provide? by Xboomburst • last post Jan 2nd
I've seen that lots of voice actors used it, but upon searching it up, Google just says that audio interfaces "convert microphone and instrument signals into a format your computer and software recognize", which doesn't make sense to me as you can just record with a microphone normally? Does it make the audio sound better or something?
Announcement - r/ActMyScene is officially a subreddit! by thesilentsage216 • last post Jan 2nd
[I posted here](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/zz448v/idea_collaborationbased_subreddit_for/) a few days ago about a new idea I had for a subreddit. The reactions I got were positive, so now I've created it! I've outlined the idea for the sub in the earlier post, but the gist of it is that writers post short scripts of scenes, and actors act the scenes out from the scripts. If this idea sounds interesting to you, please consider coming on over and giving the sub a visit - since it's just begun, any traction it gains now will be extremely important to its future growth, and I'd really appreciate it. In case you missed it, the subreddit's name is r/ActMyScene. Let's hope this is the start of something beautiful!
Is acting more exaggerated than normal behavior? by pivo161 • last post Jan 2nd
I am not an actor, but when I watch movies, I have the impression that actors bring in more energy than an average person in daily life. Also it seems to me that gestures and facials expressions are slightly exaggerated compared to average Joe. Additionally accentuation seems a lil bit more that I would do in normal life. Maybe 10% more than regularly. Is that on purpose? do you think that actors have that same attitude off-screen, too?
Are there any free acting classes in NYC? by Few-Object7406 • last post Jan 2nd
So my situation is a bit difficult I am 18 years old I’m kinda all by myself my dream of becoming an actor isn’t supported by my family and I’m not exactly bringing in money as to where I can pay a lot for classes I wanted just find a way to progress in something I’m really passionate about but I’m just kinda lost right now can anyone help?
looking for voice actors by brunacpereira • last post Jan 2nd
Hi everyone I'm bruna a 21 yro from Switzerland. I am applying for Film university, so I'm currently filming a short film. I found most actors except the parents role where they are always arguing .... since it's taken place in the past it's mainly voice.... I was wondering since it's mostly audio if I could find a couple that would like to play that role for me ? It's a no budget film I also won't gain any money from it and I currently don't work... if I did I would be willing to credit but at the moment I can't financially sustain that.... If anyone however wants to help and also wants to film it themselves taking place in their house I would be very thankful The parents are black in the story or atleast one is black since my main actress is black and I wrote the character to have biological parents.... However I would be very very grateful if anyone could help me with voice acting... (If you are interested DM me and Ill gladly send the script)
Where do actors live in NYC? by LLViewer • last post Jan 2nd
I'm looking into moving to NYC and was wondering if there is a specific area/neighborhood/part of the city that a lot of up-and-coming actors tend to live in. I like to be surrounded by people with similar interests and goals. Any suggestions?
Is it strange for a manager to be willing to bring you on without a meeting? by Open-Shopping-4575 • last post Jan 2nd
I got a response from Talent Link on actors access and they said they’re ready to bring me on board and send over paperwork.. I’m a bit leery of paperwork and this kind of immediacy. Thoughts?
fund raising by Steve Sacavitch • last post Jan 2nd
Seeking to discuss fundraising ideas for pilot to be shot in and around Philadelphia
Photoshoot on Friday by Kris_Ford • last post Jan 2nd
So, when I was on the set of a TV show last summer/ into Fall 6 times as a background actress (yay they asked me to come back that many times lol), one of the cameramen stopped me one time and asked if I was BG. I said yes, then he handed me his business card and said we should have a photoshoot sometime causw he does photography on the side. We've texted on and off since August and finally set the date for this Friday. Should I be concerned at all about this? I don't think he has bad intentions at all, and each time we've met he just smiles and says hey during each shoot for the show. Just for context of the situation, I'm 21 years old, and my dad wants me to take my sis just in case anything happens. I think it'll be fine, but I think my dad is just a bit worried cause the guy just asked me randomly as a younger woman, but I think he was looking at other BG as well to pass his card to. I'm really excited
From chemist to actress by rouzmb • last post Jan 2nd
Hi people, I'm from Mexico (F/34). My family and I we are now in the path to emigrate to Toronto to start a new life there, but I definitely decided to start a new career like an actress. ( I sent applications at two different colleges). I graduate from college in 2012 of Chemistry and I'm currently working in that field. The big "BUT" is that I've never wanted to study chemistry at all, I really struggled my entire college life because I didn't felt that it was my passion. Since I was 9yo to 32yo, I was in dancing classes (Mexican folklore dancing); I was an amateur broadcaster and I created a dance summer camp for kids back in 2007, all of that just for hobby. The chemistry path has been good for my but it's not what I want. I just realized that making money it's not enough to making me happy. I don't want just to make money and feel that I doesn't matter, that I'm just a number in this life. Since 2022, I started acting classes, drawing classes, voice over and singing classes just to confirm that it really was my passion and I can confirm that IT IS. I had the blessing to worked for a big editorial company were I have had to create a lot of voice over acting in different roles and I LOVE IT AND THEY PAY ME FOR THAT!! I still can't believe it. (If this was just in the beginning, what can I do next?) Recently, I went to singing classes with the great James Demster and played at the city's museum and also IT WAS GREAT!!! I was sold out!!! Just to finish, I'm scared to start a new life in a foreign country but, I feel confident enough that I can make art anywhere, anytime, I don't know why, I just feel like mandalorian said: "this is the way". For the first time in my life, IT FEELS CORRECT
UK (+ireland) acting workshops/competitions for teen actors by Aquestion465 • last post Jan 2nd
Hello reddit, I would have a brief question. Are there any (preferably holiday) acting workshops or competitions for teen actors, located in the UK? I would love to network with other teen actors (maybe even directors) and broaden my horizons. Something like the YoungArts competition in the US, but on UK level? And maybe available for people without UK-citizenship too? Thank you for your answers, I would greatly appreciate links and tips :)
Important question, if u can help me choose please by Own_Faithlessness253 • last post Jan 2nd
So i’m a teenage actor from india but my age deosnt even have a proper film or music industry there isn’t any proper pay for anything here and i’ve always wanted to act professionally. So i did find these international casting sites like backstage, actors access, fame street. But all of these have a monthly payment, so i wouldn’t be able to afford all of them but i can get the membership for one . which should i get, if u have any experience, considering my circumstances what would be the right choice ?
Final Casting Call for my Audio Drama by Seeker_of_Time • last post Jan 1st
For the past half a year I've been producing a full cast Audio Drama for a novel of mine. I've gotten several actors from this sub and once again, I need your help for the last few minor characters. I'll post pay rates next to the characters but they are negotiable if it takes more time than we thought. ​ (Adult Black Male) Rogue Agent Ken/Shaka Zulu - Time traveler who abandons his mission and becomes Shaka Zulu. $25 for about 3-4 paragraphs worth of lines. (Adult White female) Lauren - Trashy trailer park girl who helps the main character survive his first week on his adventure. $20, roughly 2 paragraphs worth of dialogue. Someone who can sound like Jaime Pressly would be great! (South African Female Accent) Annika - This character is a small role but makes a huge impression towards the end of the story. She's a female street fighter that won the mens division in her home country and is no competing in a major tournament. $40, maybe 3-5 paragraphs total. (Older White Male) Aging Nazi - Minor character. $10. Old, washed up nazi that coaches an Ubermensch martial artist. Roughly 4-5 lines of dialog. (Early 20s Male) Dungeon Master - Nerdy guy that grew up playing tabletop games and harnesses the power to manipulate your perception of reality. $10, 2 paragraphs. (Middle Aged woman) Book Store Clerk - Owner of a creepy bookstore that bends reality. $10, only 3-4 lines of dialog. (Adult Male) Pissed Off Ex-Boyfriend - Exactly how it sounds. Guy brings his friends to jump the main character for taking his girlfriend. $10, 2-3 lines. (Mid 20s Female) Angie - Girl who thinks she can get whatever she wants for her looks. Learns a valuable lesson when she gets rejected. $10. 2-3 paragraphs.