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Casting network worth it? by Mylifereddit • last post Nov 27th
I have casting network but believe I can submit with the free version. There's a cyber deal at $59.9 shall I get it? I believe there's no way to submit without it or am I missing something? I know there's actors access but I believe we have to pay to submit too? Any cyber monday deals on that one? ​ I'm in miami, florida, non-union. Just want a platform that gives me opportunities.
Slate shot question pretty please :) by Rivenski • last post Nov 27th
Question ya'll about Slate shots on actors access. I'm trying to find where to put my general slate shot, would that just be under media? and if so, is that a performance video? I had been advised against individual slate shots for each headshot (both arguments make sense to me tbh). Ive been able to book some good work without it, curious to see if there'll be an uptick. Just can't find where to put this thing. Cheers ya'll!!
American Actors in the UK by kvarthis • last post Nov 27th
Hello~ I was just curious to see how fellow American actors are doing in London? I was interested in getting some training there, but wanted to know if some of you stayed in London afterwards. How has your experience been? Has it been difficult to get opportunities (film or theater) as an American?
First attempt at making my own content by theactingbunny • last post Nov 26th
Hey yall! I am an actress but have decided to also start making my own content. I am currently working on my first short film. This story will center around mental illness. The story starts when a woman finds a box of letters buried in her garden. Throughout the film you can see her spiral. I used my galaxy s21 ultra camera, ntg2 shotgun mic, ring light, and davinci for editing. I'd love any feedback!
Tips and tricks for networking better by alex_pantazica • last post Nov 26th
Hello everyone! I hope you are all well. I have a question about networking. I managed to get few days as a background actor in The Crown season 6 and all I want to do is to have fun, learn as much as possible and to expend my network. Do you know any tips on how to give your details to the producers or director without sounding desperate and annoying? How can I maximize my chances of getting noticed by the decision makers and giving my contact details to them and hopefully getting a speaking role in the future? Best wishes, Alex P.S: I am on Spotlight and I don't have an agent right now. I am currently trying to find a new one.
Copying the voice of friends and family by Lalalalapz • last post Nov 26th
I'm thinking of practicing voice acting to be capable of copying the voices of friends and family. Can you do this as voice actor? If yes, did it come intuitively after practicing voice acting after a while or did you need a mindset/method switch to achieve it?
What have you learned now you wish you knew at the beginning of your career? by rikemomo • last post Nov 26th
There are two things that come to mind to me, many years trying (with varying success) to make a career in acting that I *wish* someone told me when I left college with my theater degree: 1 - The moment you give yourself a timeline for success you are setting yourself up for disappointment -- acting is a process, a journey that has its crazy share of twists and turns, up and downs. Give yourself some kind of chronological timeline ("I want to have my first TV role by 24" or something like that) hobbles you. (It's so tempting, too--I went to NY before LA and was so frustrated that my contemporaries were all getting TV and Film roles before me, like they were winning some kind of race.) I got this advice from a working actor in a waiting room and it really stuck with me. Your path is your path. If other people you know are working, be happy - that means people are working and there are jobs out there for all of us! 2 - Odds are that what you are feeling emotionally as an actor in the scene is really close, at its core, to what the character is feeling. There was a really great documentary on the making of *Portrait of a Lady* where Barbara Hershey was waiting for her scene to get set up. It was in the middle of the night and it was freezing, and they were making it rain--it was miserable, and all her co-stars and crew were warm, dry and having much better night. She felt lonely and excluded and cold and frustrated...just like her character. Mamet points this out in several of his books and, at my friend reminded me that the Meisner technique echoes this. So, whenever I get frustrated or anxious or confused when dealing with scene, I give into those emotions / pressures and let it inform the performance. That awareness has helped me a lot. Curious and grateful to read what you would share with your previous selves!!
Deceased Actors and Seiyuus by PowerfulButterfly185 • last post Nov 26th
Do you know any voice actor or seiyuu who died?
Fellow theatre nerds, I request your help. by GoodOleMatt • last post Nov 25th
Hello all! My name is Matt Strauser and I came to shamelessly beg for your vote. I am an actor around the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Recently, I was nominated for “Best Supporting Performer” by Dallas Broadway World for a role I played in Plano earlier this year and it would mean to world to me if you could take a second to shoot me a vote. I think the award would be a step in the right direction for my career. To vote, all you need to do in put in your email address and when you’re done, open the confirmation email. The website can be kind of scammy, so if you hit the wrong button and it asks for your credit card info, go back! You don’t need to do all that. When you’re done, please shoot me a DM so I can thank you personally! Thank you! [Vote Here!](https://www.broadwayworld.com/dallas/voteregion.cfm)
Understanding the difference between a hobby and a career. by Bay_Area_Filmmaker • last post Nov 25th
When you approach a role as an actor there’s a specific mindset you just have. 1) this isn’t a passion project for a film studio. They don’t spend millions of dollars on passion projects. The studio wants to make money 2) casting directors want to know if you’re talented but they also want to know if your bankable. 3) if you go the student film route, you get student film results. Work with professionals who have been in the trenches and have seen first hand how things get made. Take their advice instead of shitting on it. Don’t approach a Director or Producer like you’re gods greatest gift to the industry and they’ve been waiting their whole life for you to magically walk into the room and blow their minds away. Sure, command presence, but listen. When I get hired by one of the biggest companies in the world, I go through several interviews. Process of elimination. I have to prove to them I know what I’m talking about. Same as an actor, you could be a talented actor, but are you right for the team? If you treat this like a hobby, then we will know. If you create work that isn’t professionally shot, or the other actors are terrible, that’s what the audience walks away with.
Seeking VO artist for indie video game - grizzled steampunk engineer character by ignotos • last post Nov 25th
Hello! We're looking for a voice actor to record a voice-over for the cinematic trailer of our steampunk-themed indie game. This is a paid gig, and we are open to hearing your proposed rate. But since this sub requires us to post compensation terms - as a guideline we're happy to consider $25/hr a *minimum*. More info about the role, and a way to submit your info to us, are here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXvWCWvw0bNuW7pP2HgJEXmFfOjxxxlOY065YIkYWYDlKOUQ/viewform Thank you for your time!
Actor Websites by cugrad16 • last post Nov 25th
To all of you who have an actor website, how did you decide which host and/or platform to choose? I used to have Wix. But they changed plan pricing and algorithm, so I dumped them. I'm now in the market searching for a better, professional hosting and domain. But there are so many to choose from! I did try looking on a few of my actor friends' websites, to see if such info was at the bottom somewhere. But couldn't find anything because of VPN security whatnot. There's Zyro (that's apparently THE actor host/site), Weebly, Google Domains, Blue Host / WordPress, WP Engine, IONOS. Each with competitive pricing and annual terms ranging from $13 and $25 /yr. Please and Thank You :) :) :)
Stunt performer by clandestinehat • last post Nov 25th
As a marketing mascot and fully costumed character, I've done a lot of work for internal corporate and public commercial spots over the past 10 years, with a video resume and many satisfied clients. I can multi-task and am willing to do many types of projects like motion capture and puppetry, anything to use my existing experience as a character performer. The crew sections of the casting sites I've checked out (actors access, backstage) seem focused on the sound and lighting type of work. While I've had some interest from representatives I've spoken with, I don't have a desire to do commercials showing my face. What I am asking advice for: What is the best way to present myself to make the selection process easiest for casting directors and stunt coordinators? And how should I go about this conversation when speaking with a representative or an agency? And how should I translate my previous industry experience within conversations with agencies? Any and all advice is appreciated. I don't know where else to post this so feel free to redirect me if you know of a more appropriate spot, thanks for reading!
I need a 2 voice actors for a gacha horror video (check rest before judging. Also sorry if wrong flair) by nexican_jellybean • last post Nov 25th
You might be wondering "WHY GACHA???" Well because for the celebration of Mandela catalogue volume 4 I want to make a similar horror video to the Mandela catalogue series. Soo yea Also the voices i need are 2 boys
Laughing is tough. by CycoPie • last post Nov 25th
I am NOT an actor, but I’ve always thought it’d be fun. I’ve never been able to keep straight faces with my family or in awkward situations. When I was very young, my parents brought me to a cereal commercial audition, but little me could not stop laughing in the face of whoever was trying to give me my lines. Years later, I actually became the lead role in my elementary school play (I do not know how). And now, in my high school days I asked my family if I should get back into trying to act, and they all said, “no, you laugh too much, you can’t even keep a straight face now.” And it was true! But, now I’m curious if any of y’all ever had a similar struggle when it comes to laughing or smiling, just curious.
How do I plan out blocking for a monologue? by aku454 • last post Nov 25th
Hello! I am a very new actor who got into acting last year. I’ve been applying to roles in Backstage and have gotten two callbacks but no bookings. I feel like it’s because I still haven’t gotten down how to….perform a monologue? I can get into the headspace of a character and their situation and write down all the beats and objectives but when I record myself…my arms get all awkward and it feels wrong to just put them by my side. Or I just forget about my movements and end up gesturing with only my right arm, or gesturing too much or unintentionally doing some sort of nervous habit like digging my nails into my palm. It’s so frustrating because I get so discouraged at how bad I am at this. How do I plan out blocking in monologues and actually keep that in mind along with my feelings and imaginary situation? Thank you so much. I’ve learned a lot from you guys and this subreddit.
[Hiring][Paid Work] Hiring a voice actor for a Project Trailer by ZenDND • last post Nov 24th
Hey, I am working on putting together a project trailer for an upcoming fundraising campaign (kickstarter). This video would be uploaded to my project’s youtube account which currently has 0 subscribers. I have not publicly started to promote this project, but I am gathering material that I need for a big splash soon! I am looking to hire a voice actor for a one-time gig. The job will have you record 18 lines for a trailer which cumulates in roughly 239 words. I am still editing the script. I would need you to clean up the recording and send me each individual line marked and labeled so I can give that to the individual making the trailer for this project. The project specifically is for a fantasy tabletop game. \-239 words (roughly) \-18 lines \-Clean up the vocals before sending them and label/mark them before sending them I am not going to require any NDA for this as I do not believe it is necessary. I have been looking at some of the industry rates. Please excuse me if this is not high enough it is my first time hiring someone for work like this. *I have seen that for a 5-minute video with around 500-1000 words it would cost around $750 dollars. I am using that as my baseline.* Since my video is **less than 250 words** and I do not expect it to be more than a minute and a half I am willing to pay a flat rate of 200 dollars for the voice over and an additional 100 dollars for the editing making it to be a **payout of 300 dollars.** Again, please let me know if this is too little. I am looking for someone who can do an arabic or spanish accent and also can do a middle-aged voice.
Fellow actors and I made a sketch about the weird side of acting by anapososhok • last post Nov 24th
Film casting and going bald by needhops • last post Nov 24th
Hi all - I’m largely a theatre actor but have been getting some SAG work recently too. Demographically, I’m in my early thirties and am Indian. I’ve had a pretty thick head of hair for most of my life, but recently, I’ve noticed I’m beginning to lose my hair. Out of curiosity, I decided to buzz my head down to a “1” (if you don’t know, that’s as close to being totally bald as possible). I actually think it looks good, which was a relief. That said, in conversations with my agent, he told me he can get me a lot more auditions if I have hair. I don’t really want to have longer hair when I’m clearly balding as I don’t like that look. Is there any truth to this? I know it’s hard to say without knowing me, but has anyone noticed they’ve gotten less auditions/parts after losing their hair? I’m not too worried about theatre, but I’ve really enjoyed the film work, so I’m hoping that door doesn’t close. Thanks!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Nov 24th
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.