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NYC cheap voiceover recording studio or someone I could personally rent from? by cockadoodlydo420 • last post Oct 25th
Hey NYC actors! I have a request for a voiceover self-tape and am still in the process of compiling my materials/equipment for voiceover things. I was wondering if anyone knows of any studios in the city that have cheap-ish rental rates for voiceover recordings, or if I could rent from someone on here and possibly use their equipment. Thanks!
Help finding Microphones by Uncle-Benderman • last post Oct 25th
I'm wanting to go into Voice Acting/youtubing/streaming/ and i plan on making a game which i definitely wont be able to afford voice actors for. I wondering what Microphone to get, all I know is the AVOID blue yeti's Yes there's YouTube videos on this, but that's One guys opinions that might be getting swayed by sponsors and stuff, and every video is saying different microphones. So first, What's a good budget one like <$150, and then what's a good one at a more normal price >$150<$800?
i want to be cast in a war movie. How can I land something like that? by Silvertinge • last post Oct 25th
To be clear, I’ve got a BFA, and an agent and a manager. I live in NYC. I’m doing okay as an actor, getting some jobs here and there. I really just want to be in a war movie so bad tho you got no idea. like I just want to be in a ww1 or ww2 movie- what stuff can I do to pivot my way into a room where they audition for that stuff? Is there a particular CD in nyc that specializes in that kinda stuff?
Using casting sites (backstage, actors access) without agent vs. having an agent by RazDoStuff • last post Oct 25th
Since it’s the digital age, it seems that nowadays you can land a role just by applying to roles through casting apps. I’ve heard of people get roles this way, but would having an agent be better for landing roles than not having an agent and just using apps?
The Big Picture by louisasnotes • last post Oct 25th
My complete failure at getting paid work in this 'self-tape' era has now metastasized into depression over my career in general...and it started off so well. However, I now have a new lens through which to see it. In the Summer of 2017, having been back in 'the biz' for a year, got two theatre plays on my resume, a couple of Indies and being repped by one of the bigger names in Vancouver, I got three Hallmark/TV Movie gigs within 6 weeks of each other. I realized that the second one was Union, so asked for details of the other 2. They all were, so I had enough credits for Union membership, even though my Agent tried to discourage me. 5 years later and I have worked 3 days on set and in the last 2 years I haven't even had a callback. I have now heard anecdotally that Agents are getting kickbacks from Production outside of their usual commission for casting non-U actors in U productions (Damn Hollywood). It is clear to me, now, that the only reason I got that busy 2017 Summer was because of this reason. So, I have no skill, right? However, there are another 20 credits on my CV of Indie, theatre (some leads here, too.), web projects, etc. so I CAN offer something to someone. Just not anything that pays. Just something that is more than '1 line, 1 scene' appearances for a fee on a larger project. No appearances, hardly any CV entries of 'note', no career progression, just paying Union fees and doing passion projects. Perhaps it's all been a waste of time?
Looking for a voice actor to do... by SchoolPollsOnly • last post Oct 25th
I'm looking for a voice actor that can do a male, seedy, criminal-like voice acting gig over the phone preferably a native English speaker. Most accents are welcome and accepted it's under 100 words. I don't have much to pay <$20 (If it's reasonable I can negotiate). Send me your Fiverr Links to ensure fair pay and etc. (context for the gig: A local drug dealer has lost his bosses stash and is reporting what was lost(in a defeated tone).) ​ Thank you to all who submit I plan on doing an entire series of this so future work may be available. Thank you again.
Actors say Toronto talent agency Compass owes them more than $230,000 for work by Jolly_Replacement_11 • last post Oct 25th
Back in LA by Davy Williams • last post Oct 25th
Came back to LA this week from Montana. Had an In person audition on Monday, student film tomorrow. Met with movie investors Sunday. Great weather... love coming back to LA for work! https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm6077746?ref_=tt_nv_usr_profile Thanks again everyone for the v4v mutual support. This is a great website community and I'm thankful for this website and for all you other hardworking actors out there. I'd love to work with you!
I need help, and FAST! by SnoodleWooper • last post Oct 25th
I need to do a pantomime in front of my classmates tomorrow for school. My pantomime outline is basically a skit where I kill a guy with a shovel and bury the body using the shovel. I’m a pretty decent actor so I decided to challenge myself but this is too much. I have already performed this in front of my class once and I hated my story and got a bad score for rushing through it. I need a new story that is between 1-3 minutes long and some actions to spice things up a bit. I have already tried doing many different kinds of stories, but because my outline is so specific I end up making it way too long and my audience (my sister) said it was hard to understand and keep track of everything going on. I only have one last chance, so I’ve decided to go to Reddit. If you decide to lend me a helping hand, then thank you so much!
Are actors allowed to have multiple agents? by mofowitdahat • last post Oct 24th
I know some actors have 1 legit agent and 1 commercial. Is it possible to have 1 legit in LA and another legit in NY?
W talent NYC by davidwenzel11 • last post Oct 24th
My name is David Wenzel! I am an Award winning Actor/Producer/Director. I’ve been in the industry for 30 years working with the likes of Brad Pitt etc… as well as appearing networks TV shows for ABC NBC and CBS to name a few! Of all the agencies that I’ve worked with in the past 30 years, W Talent NYC and Kelli are one of the most honest and transparent agents in the industry to this day! Wish Kelli and W talent all the best in their future endeavors truly one of the best agents in New York City! David Wenzel www.davidwenzelactor.com
acting coach whose team didnt know how to record a self tape wants me to pay normal rate by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Oct 24th
Shes an l.a. actress who moved back home. She always has tons of new scenes to do. She doesn't say shes a teacher but only a coach. Shes usually very nice and accommodating... I asked if she does self tapes. She said yes. I go. She even invites me to do a free class on her. She ends class early to help me shoot. I say its no big deal i can wait or come back later. She offers it no problem. I get set up. I say i need to get my mic. She said phone will pick it up. She seems kinda like shes rushing me. We begin doing takes. Im having trouble connecting..she tells her friend, whos waiting for her (im guessing?)to be my person im talking to. Do a great two takes (as requested) and thank everyone and leave. I look at it later- The reader, another friend/actor, read it too loud and all you can hear is him. I email her explaining everything. Asking to pay half. Get an email two weeks later. She emailed back offering to record on her iphone.. I responded its fine. I ended up doing a new version at home. Can we meet in middle for payment? She said ok but i ended my class early for you and you were in it. So you owe me for class and taping session plus three people helped you..something close to 90. Right now im offering 30 because the friend who helped, wasnt part of the deal, the reader read really loud on camera, she obviously has no interest in actually setting up proper recording session. She seems like a well connected person and usually nice and very accommodating but this whole reaction from her is weird. Thoughts?
I’ve hit a wall with acting in terms of skill. Any advice? by Least-Alarm2279 • last post Oct 24th
Some background been acting seriously for about 3 years in the LA market and been lucky to book and I’ve slowly been dissatisfied with my work and performances. I feel disconnected from my lines and really am craving those truthful moments in my work but never seem to achieve that. So reaching out to other fellow actors for any advice or exercises you find helpful that improved your craft. Thx in advance!
Actors with FT jobs at companies, did you disclose your acting pursuit to the company you work for? by EffectivePineapple • last post Oct 24th
I am starting a full-time role at a remote company to help finance my life in LA. While looking over the offer contract, I noticed that they have a part about not being able to work/do business with any other entity unless there is written consent from this company I'm about to join--do you think I would need to disclose that I am signed with a talent agent and will be working when I can? I was not going to disclose my acting career at all because currently, I don't see it being an issue with the work being fully remote and fairly flexible hours. I would bring that up if and when it actually becomes an issue such as if I book a series regular role on a series and would not be able to work at all. ​ Actors with full-time jobs at companies, did you disclose your acting pursuit to the company your working for?
I want to get into acting in Australia but I'm totally lost. by jadessence • last post Oct 24th
I really want to pursue acting (screen specifically) but I'm super lost. Some things I read say not to waste money on schooling, then other things I read say you'll struggle to find work without schooling. I've tried to have a look at casting calls but I have no clue what I'm reading. Then I see some people saying you can't get work without an agent but you also can't get an agent with no experience? Long story short - I am TOTALLY lost. I've been looking at courses at AFTT and Sydney Actors School... Is one school better than the other? Should I be looking at other schools? Should I look at schools in the USA? I feel so jumbled. Just thought I would reach out on here to get some insight and advice from the people who know way more about this stuff than me and actually have experience. There's no one else I can really talk to about my options. Family hasn't been that supportive as I'm in my mid-20s and I know in their heart they would prefer if I was already settled in a "traditional career". I've really tried to find a "traditional career" that makes my heart sing as much as acting and singing (I'm a BMus graduate and post covers online that do semi-decent, but nothing major) and I can't. And I think I would be really silly not to give it a real shot before accepting otherwise.
avan jogia has leon s Kennedy by J_GABBY • last post Oct 24th
Ok this question is always in my mind , jogia played leon s Kennedy in resident evil welcome to raccoon city And received lots of negative opinion from people , some said no matter how much of a good actor you are, atleast you must look like the character So my question is how much ethnicity plays a role in acting such characters or comic characters do you think a white character can be played by another ethnicity ( important: this question is based on to get only logical feedback from you guys , this is not to create hate or something ) Thank you !
Why am I really good at improv but struggle with script? by Done_Playing_Games • last post Oct 24th
One thing I’ve realized is that I’m very good at unscripted scenes. I really don’t wanna sound like I’m bragging here, rather get you to understand me, but in my Meisner beginning and intermediate I was without a doubt the teachers favorite. Until scripted scenes came around, in which I dropped out for other reasons but my last two weeks was rough. Anywhere I’ve gone where I don’t need to worry about any lines to remember and can just live in the moment I essay at. But as soon a script with lines come in…I feel like I’m mediocre. I murder the scenes by rehearsing, rehearsing, rehearsing and then rehearsing a little more. The words are now nothing but robotic words memorized and the living has died. If I do cold reading of any type, such as table read where I’ve had time to work on the character, completely free from having to memorize, I’m great. I even got a role in a big movie off of that. But I would change all of that to be great at learning lines, trusting it and just live it out without overthinking or have murdered the scenes. When I improv, I don’t think about “okay next line is”. I’m more just truly in the scene, it’s the best feeling. I don’t need to think “oh that actor is gonna say something now that’s gonna break your heart, be prepared”-ish. Even if I know the improve scene is leaning that way, I’m still free and never worry about planning anything ahead. I take it second by second, taking everything in without any stress. I’ve done acting a while so it’s not a “with time you’ll get better” (which I do believe it’ll get better, but it’s been way too many years waiting for Godot). I manage to get away with it somehow when I get roles. But I feel like an imposter.