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Berkeley/Bay Area Student Film Casting Call by eggspirex • last post Oct 28th
Hello actors! I am part of the Cinematic Arts and Production Club at UC Berkeley and I am looking for talent for one of our upcoming short films titled "To Bits". The film is about a med student who is overwhelmed by work, school, relationship, and the failing health of his father to the point where he LITERALLY begins to fall apart. \*This is an unpaid gig that is not for profit (food and snacks will be provided though!). We are a group of passionate filmmakers who would love to work with equally passionate actors from the Bay Area. Please check out our casting call on google forms for more info! tinyurl.com/tobits2022 Feel free to comment any questions!
Spanish speaking voice - credits and $10 by Venmo/Paypal for about 1 minute of recording by 2022movement • last post Oct 28th
Hi! I've made a little movie that has a bunch of folks on a bus and I found I needed some people talking lowly in the background to get some "bigger feel" for the universe we're in. I need this ASAP so either male or female. Script below. Supposed to be a Mexican person. FEMALE: Hello father (papa, etc)! I made it, I got into Los Angeles, it's crazy out here. I can't wait to see you and the family again. How much I miss Michoacan (Tijuana, Rosarito, Mexico City, Cuernavaca, one of those cities). Father, so many fake as fuck people here though, lots of money making opportunities though. I got a job doing housekeeping for a rich white family. It pays $250 a week! Anyone can make that out here too. Maybe I'll be an actor too? hahaha. Oh, gotta go, this is my bus stop and I'm going home. Love you so much! MALE: Hello father (papa, etc)! I made it, I got into Los Angeles, it's crazy out here. I can't wait to see you and the family again. How much I miss Michoacan (Tijuana, Rosarito, Mexico City, Cuernavaca, one of those cities). Father, so many fake as fuck people here though, lots of white women with fake ass titties too, but lots of money making opportunities you know? I got a job doing construction. It pays $250 a week! Anyone can make that out here too. Maybe I'll be an actor too? hahaha. Oh, gotta go, this is my bus stop and I'm going home. Love you so much!
sometimes this sub be like... by abaggs802606 • last post Oct 28th
Booked & shot my first guest star role on a popular cop drama. Been having some intrusive thoughts that my character may get cut from the episode. How often do guest star roles get cut? by o8Eight8o • last post Oct 28th
Basically the title. On the day I wrapped my two day shoot, an actor friend told me to prepare myself for potentially being cut from the episode. Without giving away too much detail, it’s a small role that adds fluff to the episode but isn’t entirely necessary for the overall plot. I’d maybe get 2-3 minutes of screen time. I guess I’d just realistically like to know how often a cut like this happens. The episode I’m in was also supposed to have aired a few weeks ago but was pushed back to a later aire date, so now my thoughts are really running away with me about re-casts and re-shoots. I’m also still not credited on the IMDb for the episode, although other guest stars are. This was my first legit credit and I was so excited about it. I know this is a reality of this business and I’ve been preparing myself for the worst. It’ll just be a huge bummer.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Oct 27th
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.
Who is the voice actress in the iPhone14Pro trailer? by youbettercallnoone • last post Oct 27th
This voice blows my mind and is such a great choice. I think I bought the phone just because of that voice. It is so insisting, straightforwardly fragile and demanding at the same time. I really need to know who it is. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT3ODSg1GFE&t=2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT3ODSg1GFE&t=2s) Thanks for your inputs!
Any Thoughts About This Book Idea? by cryoncue • last post Oct 27th
I’m noodling on this topic for an acting book and I’m curious what you might think… Below is the title and some rough chapter ideas I’m working through. The Science Of The Meisner Technique Discover how science proves the most celebrated, butchered and sometimes hated acting technique is the best way to to become a skilled actor Why The Science Of Deliberate Practice And Meisner Make Perfect Bed Partners The reason Why Most Acting Classes Are Victims Of Naive Practice Or …Why You Can’t Cry On Cue The Creative Science Behind Being In The Moment And The 4 Tools Of The Repetition Exercise You Don’t Play Mozart On Your First Lesson: The Truth About Skill Building Independent Activities And The Science Of Ingraining Skill The Easiest Way To Kill Creativity Your Built In Acting Super Power
Why is Matt Harrigan trending? by BeatDecent8122 • last post Oct 27th
Matt Harrigan, writer and voice actor for some adult swim shows, is currently trending #1 on behindthevoiceactors. i checked his profile and he's not in any new stuff, so why is he trending? https://preview.redd.it/ym2r39ktdew91.jpg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe32f7fef16048dbc6e707c03848c529a6b50ce4
Can I be a CD and an Actor? by b133 • last post Oct 27th
I am starting out with acting (and that is what I REALLY would like to do) but I also have an interest in casting. Would it be bad if I were to do both? Is it a conflict of interest if I put myself out there as an actor while also being a casting associate (something more part-time). I currently have minimal involvement in both but I was just curious bc I appreciate the art of both disciplines but would never want to jeopardize my future as an actor.
Austin Actors q by BluegrassFin • last post Oct 27th
Acclaim Talent - Thoughts?? Experiences??
Anything like Actors Connection in LA? by hidee_ho_neighborino • last post Oct 26th
I’m looking for someplace that runs seminars where actors can get in front of agents and managers. I know ‘pay to play’ situations are a little sketchy, but I’ve found some helpful information from them. I know Actors Connection is legit, but they operate mostly on the east coast. I’d like to meet a manager on the west coast. For context, I’m a Canadian actor who’s looking to get representation in the states. I’ve studied in NYC for a bit, but it’s been 7 years since I’ve lived stateside. I’ve met with some agents who were interested, until they heard I was Canadian. I met a Canadian actor who regularly works both sides of the border, and she advised me to find a manager first.
Question About VO Auditions by Ice-Creamatic • last post Oct 26th
Hi all! I’ve been encountering a good amount of voice over auditions that aren’t very clear about how they’d like the tape to be recorded. When a film/tv audition doesn’t give specific instructions, I always just default to a simple slate followed by a single take of the sides with an off screen reader, as is standard. Is there a “standard” way of doing a VO self tape? Is it necessary to have a reader? Do you still include a slate? I intuitively figured a WAV or MP3 would be the correct format, but the more that I think about it, with modern smartphones, a video is actually arguably an easier process to record/submit (this is for studio work, not work from home, so actors’ aren’t required to have their own audio equipment). Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
How to get insurance as an actor? by Silvertinge • last post Oct 26th
So I’m about to be 26. I worked as a server pre pandemic but now I’m a freelance independent contractor. I teach kids. I don’t get benefits from it. Does actors equity have insurance? Does SAG?
The problem with Hollywood and it’s casting choices. by inaszzz • last post Oct 26th
Boy boy, where to start. Hi I’m an arab actress. When I watch tv, the only thing I see are white people or mixed race. I never see any of my ethnicity. This doesn’t give me any hope. Really unfortunate. They could’ve casted a beautiful unknown arab actress for chani in dune but instead they casted zendaya and a bunch of black and light skinned people for the fremen. and this is the problem that we are facing, we arabs and Mena actors are replaced with light skinned people or Indian bc hollywood still sees us as the same. It really frustrates me.
Child actor permit by Garyyyyy23678999654 • last post Oct 26th
I’m applying for a child’s actor permit one of the requirements is for a parents signature and photo ID. What if you’re emancipated?
Why do I feel it's nearly impossible to get a good agent? by Pearlsgalore • last post Oct 25th
I have local agents that submit me for local commercials and stuff, but I really want a NYC agent or someone who can get me co-star roles in TV shows. I am SAG-eligible and had a recurring role on a SAG series, a co-star role in two nonunion shows, and have had speaking roles in 5 feature-length films and some commercials. I have professional and updated headshots and a reel, and I always write a brief but professional cover letters the times I have submitted to agencies. I also tried to NYsubmit feature on Actors Access maybe 10 times but never heard anything. Does anyone have any advice? edit: title should have been high level agent
Applying for a child actor permit by Garyyyyy23678999654 • last post Oct 25th
I read that I need to get a letter from my school saying I’m in good health and have good grades to get an acting permit. I have a couple questions for that. Can I ask my school therapist or does it have to be a principle or someone from the school district? Does mental health count or are they only talking about physical health? I’m in a smaller class for social anxiety, panic attacks, and cptsd and I’m worried if that would damage my application. There are only about 4-5 other students and a couple adults. I also have independent study so I don’t get to see my grades. Would that affect it? Thank you!
What does being a “technical actor” mean? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Oct 25th
Recently, one of my cast mates and an actor who I’ve been in several shows with commented that I’m a very “technical actor.” He’s said this a couple times in the past. I don’t remember for sure if he said I’m the most technical actor he knows, but it wouldn’t surprise me if did. This one time, I said to one of my directors that I think I’d be good at stage combat, which she agreed to, saying that stage combat is very technical, which she said is what I am. Anyway, what does “technical” mean in this context? What does being a “technical actor” mean? Is it bad? Does it have any advantages over being any other kind of actor?
Any experience with Professionally Pretty in FL? by Louisperez • last post Oct 25th
I’m in a really weird situation with them and was hoping to chat with some FL based actors to see if this normal/worth the hassle.