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first time actor advice? open call audition coming up on tuesday by confusedpoet-300 • last post Dec 17th
actual youtube channels, free resources, etc
Hiring a Writer by correctstatement2022 • last post Dec 16th
So, I am an actress but I've got countless ideas for some shorts that I want to produce. I'm not as passionate about the actual process of writing however...where do I begin looking to hire someone who can help me make a physical script?
Free Resource for Voice Actors by IAPstudios • last post Dec 16th
Hi all! My name is Eleni and I work with a talent agency and training studio with voice actors and actors for film and theater. I am personally offering 15-minute meetings to discuss the industry, and casting, in addition, to assisting with any questions you have. Let me know if interested. https://preview.redd.it/vw3i6fxrja6a1.jpg?width=959&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2715389c161dd8790d1db9c82241f7b0520e1621
Should I take acting/improv classes even though I'm fat? by BlatantDelusion • last post Dec 16th
I was a theatre major and was once told by my advisor i'd only ever be cast as 'the mother or best friend' because of "my voice and stature". I can understand typecasting, especially with body size and how shallow hollywood is. But I was constantly lauded in my classes/plays by my professors, fellow students, and peers for my performances and how seriously i took the craft. I know acting and performance i what i want to do. It's the only time I feel like everything stands still and I feel "right". I am trying to lose weight for health and appearance and all (tho i struggle w eating disorders and chronic pain so it's slow going. But since I'm already up there agewise for a female actor (I'm 28, my advisor told me this 5-6 years ago), I really want to get back into local classes or even commute to Philly for acting and improv classes independently. Do you think I should wait until I'm thinner or just say fuck it dive in? I did have an issue at that same college where two separate students in my classes recorded me during monologues and sent it to their friends on snapchat and they were making fun of me (even though I got a perfect score on said monologue and most of the other students loved it). So I'm reasonably scared and nervous of a lack of supportive environment from peers and instructors. I guess I'm looking for advice from anyone who may have experienced something similar and maybe encouragement in general? I love how supportive this environment can be in an industry so brutal. ​ Anyway, I hope you all have a great holilday, whichever you may celebrate!
Need Motivation :’) by kkrs28 • last post Dec 16th
Hi guys, so I’ve been apart of the Reddit for a while and love the community here and would love some words of encouragement from other actors. This last year has been kinda hard: I’ve been called into a lot of rooms and pinned/ signed test offers for 3 huge series regular roles but I didn’t book any of them. I was able to shake the first one off, the second really affected me (I auditioned for 5 months :’) ) and honestly I feel like this third final rejection has just sucked the soul out of me. I’ve been putting my best in all these auditions and to ultimately lose out every single time… it just makes me feel I’ll never book. (To be fair I’ve booked a couple TV movies as a lead this year, but these were life-changing roles y’know) Anyways so I’m just super sad and I know you have to let the role go after you audition but how can you not get attached after months and signed test offers—anyways what things do you tell yourselves when you don’t book or the industry gets hard. I’m honestly just looking for words of encouragement. I used to tell myself that your heart doesn’t break the same time after every loss, which helped me remember I would never feel the exact same sad as before—but I still feel horrible even if it’s not in the same way so :/ I would love something new or even just advice.
Video camera Recommendations. by GurFearless7893 • last post Dec 16th
Hi Everybody, I'm a voice actor and a singer who is after some recommendations from this community. When I'm not in my booth auditioning for vocal acting jobs, I take my microphone out of the booth and use it to record my brother and I doing some singing duets (duel mics). My question to all of you who do this, what is a reasonably priced video camera (or webcam perhaps) that I can set up so I can record video to go with the audio for a YouTube channel. I'm sure a few of you would also film themselves for YouTube or social media type jobs. Thanks in advance :)
What is a movie every actor should watch at least once by GoldenActress777 • last post Dec 16th
What’s your staple piece of film that you’re like THIS is an actor!!!!
Auditions Question by actress_writer101 • last post Dec 16th
I was looking at people's stats this year, and I am impressed by a lot of them. If you're a consistently working actor, meaning you're not exactly new to LA and you've been in the business for a while, how many auditions should I expect in a year from an agent? I know the number varies widely, but what is a good number per year (not including self-submissions, just the TV and film auditions from agents). Just wondering because I know not to expect much now in the beginning, but what about later?
Looking for a female voice actor with a hot whispering voice. by SgtPain44 • last post Dec 16th
I need a female voice actor to say my DJ name in a "sexy" way to use as vocals for my songs.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Dec 15th
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
actor by khaledF199 • last post Dec 15th
What is the trikes to be professional actor And what is the ingredients of the real actor?
Are y’all getting auditions? by CaiAbaixo • last post Dec 15th
Are you guys getting any auditions in December/ January? I signed with a new agency this week and I know the industry will close for the holidays so I am curious to know what to expect. I am a sag actor with credits/ reel!
Work/Life Balance by Noo_no_noo • last post Dec 15th
I am a pretty new actor, currently going through acting school. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am now in a position where I had to move closer to home again and stop acting/furthering my career for a while. And while I was going stir-crazy at first, I am now really grateful for the downtime. I didn't realise how lonely I was alone in a new big city. I didn't realise how much I missed being around my family and having time that isn't dedicated to anything acting related. And those relisations have kind of turned everything upside down for me. I was always very driven, ambitious, I loved acting and I didn't mind doing it basically every second of every day. I chose to do it. I got a lot of fulfillment out of it. But now that I know how much I appreciate my family, as dumb as it sounds, it makes me wonder if I'm ready to give that up. I know that if my acting career were to take off, I wouldn't be living a lifestyle that is predictable, and I'd be working long hours, missing out, not doing much else. But I don't know if that would be fulfilling anymore. So I guess my question is: Is a work-life balance as an actor possible? Can I live a life where I act, but also see my friends and family on a semi-regular basis, without months sans contact or meeting them going by? Is there a possibility of me being an actor and still having downtime? All I keep seeing is people working 14-18 hour days, most if not every day of the week, and right now that scares me. *All of this providing that I can even get to a level where I can make a living as an actor, of course. Just don't want to head down a path that makes me unhappy.
Is this an absolutely ridiculous statement about agents? by bustergaming777 • last post Dec 15th
I was filming a short film earlier today and during lunch one of the actors was saying that he much prefers having an agent of the opposite sex as it is better for their working relationship, he found he connects better with females in general and that having a female agent is best for him to which the director and couple of other actors agreed. I was totally baffled by this comment and was wondering if anyone else thought it was a crock of shit ?
Need voice actors! by Substantial-Ad-7181 • last post Dec 15th
Hi! I'm a freelance animator. Need Two actors: Male: Young/teen. Very muscular but innocent. Female: In her 20s but still sound pretty young. For details into this project, please send me a direct message :D
Should I ask a friend or try to voice it myself? by CasualCarlean • last post Dec 15th
To be clear and in line with rules I am NOT making an ad looking for free work. I am looking for advice and providing slight feedback for help giving better advice. ———————————— I have been reading a webnovel that had nothing but text to speech audio on YouTube and it happens to be one of my favorites as well. I think I did a pretty okay job but I am an absolute amateur so nothing amazing. Problem here is the amount of female characters. I have a decently low voice which I’d say is a bit lower than average and have no clue how to voice female characters. My attempts sound VERY much like a guy just raising his voice and it ruins the overall mood/flow to the story. I have no money to give a paid actor/actress for these roles and don’t generate any revenue from the videos. Am I better off doing it myself? Or asking a friend/family member? Is there a place I can try to find someone if that doesn’t work out?
I felt mistreated by a film director by Expensive_Recover242 • last post Dec 15th
I am a actor and have been for over one year. I'm 19 years old and have started auditioning for roles after taking classes for a while. I auditioned for a part in a short film and booked the role. I had zoom meetings with the director and producers. We were all on the same page about the film artistically. Three days prior to the start of filming I flew to Los Angeles where filming was taking place. The first couple days were spent settling into LA. The day before filming began we had a table read. The cast and I read the script entirely and after the reading the director starts berating and yelling at me in front of everyone. He then criticizes the way my voice sounds and starts ranting about my accent. Afterwards I went and cried by myself because I felt terrible about myself. Later on my fellow cast mates came and checked on me. They made sure I was okay and told me what the director did was wrong. Before filming began the next morning I was fired. The director told me that he'd found a better actor than me. The producer was there but they didn't look at me nor would speak to me afterwards. I then said goodbye to my cast mates and then left LA that evening.
Anyone in Toronto want to collab on a short film? by marcia6412 • last post Dec 15th
I’m a writer/actor. I’ve written a few short films so I wanted to see if anybody was down to collab on making one so we could all get some good reel footage. All departments are welcome!! I’ve never done this before, but I just thought maybe it would be fun to try and set something up. As soon as I get some responses I’ll set up an email and we can talk about more details. I have a friend who’s an experienced actor helping me as well :)
Actors: How do you stay flexible with 9-5 day jobs? by mofowitdahat • last post Dec 15th
I’m interviewing for a stable, better salary, entry-level, healthier job that I think I have a shot at. However, I’m questioning if I should be transparent about auditioning and the chance that when I book, I may have to drop everything to shoot if it’s more than a day. On the other hand I could also best position myself and when the time comes let em know that I have to take care of important work. This is not a “work from home” job but a lot of work is on the computer. For those of you who simultaneously work 9-5 and audition/work as an actor, how do you do it? Is it possible? Are you really able to call out or take paid sick leave for the event that you have to shoot?? Thanks I’m advance!
Setting up by IkRedDitNiet • last post Dec 15th
Hello everyone. Been on this sub for quite a while and I am actually about to get started. I finished my first training, now in the follow-up training. Claimed a domain and my website is being made. I am firstly gonna focus on the mother tongue which is Dutch. Has anyone got any tips a starting voice actor should know? Thank you in advance!