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Best Head shot style for Actors? by ConConDayVan • last post Oct 18th
Arguably the best... [https://youtu.be/shauOh\_cJCs](https://youtu.be/shauOh_cJCs)
Close to my record! V4V This week! by Christan van Slyke • last post Oct 18th
Potential scam/how to proceed? by Cordath • last post Oct 18th
Got two messages this morning. THEM: Hello (my name), this is (their name). I got your contact from your website, Voice over actor needed for a commercial game host show advert project. Please respond if you are available and interested. ME: Hey (their name)! Thanks for getting in touch. I'm definitely interested :) THEM: Hello (my name), It is an $850 voice over (Assignment) for you and it's in English. A new corporate client of mine wants to create their online website.This assignment is a copyrighted script that will be provided. We have specialists and Contract Studio Engineers who will bring real perfection to the job. It’s a two days project and wouldn't take more than 45 minutes to record for each day. Job Location: The job and the recording will be held at a rented studio close to your location, so you don't have to worry about traveling, the name and address of the studio will be forwarded to you before the date of the recording. Job Description \--------------- We are creating a marketing video to be distributed through web and social media. The overall video is approximately 20 minutes in length with the game show host part being about 8 Mins also. The voicemust be smooth, friendly, fun and entertaining. Sample Script:(This is an idea of what to be expected) (VO) Uh, I’m no rocket scientist but I’d say…traffic congestion. (VO) Well, I’m no rocket scientist but that’s a no brainer. Mass Transit is the better option. Expectations: You need to be in a good mental and emotional state of mind. Basically this is all that is required of you, Kindly, get in touch with me as soon as possible if you will take the job. More details will be provided to you and we can continue from there. I will appreciate your prompt response. Let me know if you will take the job to commence with the next arrangement and also send a voice demo or reel. Please I'd like you to check your email on a regular basis, I might have updates for you.Thanks Best regards (their name) ​ A few things stand out: \- They have to specify that the script is in English, which is odd because English is my only language \- They don't give the studio location \- They want me to send a demo, even though all my demos are readily available on my site \- The poor English, despite having a very North American name. \- Googling their name brought up a voice talent from Texas who I've never heard of and I'm fairly certain wouldn't be contacting me. I also recall a similar situation someone shared on here where they went to the studio, recorded the voiceover, and never ended up getting paid. Overall, I'm suspicious. Thoughts, anyone?
Can a teen become an anime voice actor someday? by Anime-lover34 • last post Oct 18th
So i would like to become an English anime voice Actor one day, and is now a good time to start or should i wait? Ive never had any experience with voice acting before so im unsure of where to start or if i need to train my voice or not. I dont want to be diving into a big project yet like i want to start with something small and work my way up.
Actor in Los Angeles hoping for any advice on best cost effective audition and submission methods by notatworst • last post Oct 18th
23 m actor in LA hoping to get advice from other actors on how to start his career, with mostly theatrical work and choral work, wondering the best methods for the best prices as it seems 2$ a submission is extremely steep. Advice on agents? Advice on reels? Advice on demos? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Experienced actor, inexperienced in LA.
What’re the most useful psychology topics/classes for aspiring actors? by Positive_Vibez0 • last post Oct 18th
I’m a junior in college and am currently in my first acting class. While I started late, I really like acting so far and want to pursue it further. I’ve noticed from day one that psychology is everywhere in acting, whether it’s building characters, learning behaviors, or understanding relationships. As such, I wanna explore some topics in psychology to supplement my acting interests while I still can. Which ones would be the most useful? Some classes offered at my university that I think might be helpful include **Developmental Psychology** (it would help understand how to build characters better by understanding their background/story and how it may have affected them), **Psychological Themes & Theories in Modern Films** (studies how psychology in incorporated in movies and offers a good overview of the subject), **Social Psychology** (it would help understand a character’s relationships with others), **Personality Psychology** (help understand characters better by having a framework of different personality types, including the most commonly depicted ones), **Abnormal Psychology** (help depict some of the psychological aspects like stress or PTSD better), and **Motivation & Emotion** (help understand each character’s motivation/spine). Others that may also be useful could include *Psychology of Gender & Sex*, *Prejudice & Conflict*, *Organizational Psychology*, and *Drugs & Human Behavior*. Unfortunately, I can’t take more than 2 of these (maybe 3 at most) and so need recommendations on which ones might be the most helpful. Almost all of them sound very interesting though. And I suppose some classes from the Sociology department may also be worth looking into. But I’d appreciate any input on this! P.s. I’ve already taken intro to psychology and almost all of the classes I listed are upper-level classes (with intro to psych being the only prerequisite for them).
how do actors feel when people compliment/criticize your character? by WeirdPopstar • last post Oct 17th
Hey, I'm just curious and I thought that was a good place to ask this questions, I hope it's okay. So... when someone compliment or criticize your character regardless of your job (something written for him, like "I hate your character so much, I got so angry when he kicked that puppy" or "your character is such a good girl for how she helped her grandma". I always see people complimenting actors like that (or hating them) and I wonder what do you guys think of it. Do you like it? Like it's a indicative that you did a good job? Or is it "whatever" and you just try to be nice to the person complimenting... do you feel some time of connection with the characters (like, if you're acting as a girl that has an ED for example and you have one yourself) when people wish the best for your character, do you feel like they're wishing it for you too? Anyway, sorry for the ramble and dumb question. This curiosity just came up in my mind and I had to ask.
anyone go the extra mile for their self-tapes? by MaveInfinite • last post Oct 17th
for the past 2-3 years or so I been wanting to go the extra mile for my self-tapes. Be like a co-actor that I know..he went the extra mile and turned his extra mile into a side hustle. His self-tapes are beautiful. he quit his job and made his side hustle his main source of income. He could be making a killing if he wanted to. I been trying to mimic but I fall flat ever time. It's discouraged me, real hard. I guess I want to see what others have to say...do you go the extra mile? Expensive lights? An expensive camera? Does it help book more? I'd love to hear all!
My girlfriend (18F) is an actress with romantic scenes and I (18M) need help sorting out my feelings. by TheClimateReality • last post Oct 17th
Hi y’all, Let me know if this type of post isn’t allowed here. I figured that this group might have some advice, though. My girlfriend and I are in a long-distance relationship (we see each each other about 4.5 months spread throughout the year), and she is also an actress (side note: most of her productions take place when I’m not home). We have been dating for about eight months, and we really love each other. We find that we have strong trust and communication, and that we can get through any issue. However, she has recently been casted for a few romantic roles. This includes intimate emotions, kissing, and certain hand placements. Look, I trust her. It’s ACTING, after all, it’s pretend. And I’m glad that she’s a great actress (I’m proud!), But what bothers me is that… I’m trying so hard to be understanding. But for me, private intimate relations are for between the two individuals. Again, I trust her. It just…hurts. She says that she sometimes feels uncomfortable by romantic scenes, and that it’ll stay professional. And I fully trust and believe her! It just hurts because we’ve talked about it, and I’m a firm believer that partners must achieve their own free and passions. Personally? I wouldn’t do certain things in my life because I care heavily about jeeping intimate feelings private. And while I love her a lot…I’d rather know sooner rather than later if we are not compatible. But when we talk openly about it…she says that she wants to keep me and that she loves me a lot. But then I wonder if she’ll pursue more roles in college and beyond. I don’t want to hear in five years that she’s developing feelings for a colleague or that she’s going to be nude on stage. Idk…maybe I’m being selfish. I just don’t know if I can handle the pain in my heart, but yet she still wants to stay with me (and still do heavy romantic roles). I just feel trapped and anxious. Like I have to stay here and remain supportive even though my heart hurts. Please help…. Thanks. ^on a side note, I do try to remind myself about choreographed romance vs. genuine romance.
Am I crazy…? by Separate-Chip333 • last post Oct 17th
I get a couple self tapes (usually costars) a month from my manager, and don’t have a theatrical agent yet. Been w manager since Feb and haven’t had a CB or booked anything through them. Pre covid I’ve had CBs for stuff (on the guest star level) and have gotten good feedback but have never booked a network credit. I have decent reel (independent film work opposite a famous actor plus other decent footage), headshots and train in class. It’s been 3 years since I started auditioning for TV and still haven’t booked. I’m trying to maintain hope and I know 3 years isn’t insanely long but I feel crazy sometimes. Are my tapes going into a void? Is anyone watching them? Am I delusional thinking I’m progressing…? Some days it all feels pointless to even try. Sorry, I’m not usually this negative just venting. Has anyone else felt this way.
I need some advice by Strangerfan_actress • last post Oct 17th
So im 13 I've been wanting to act since i was 7 didn't tell my mom till i was 11, i wish i did a whole lot earlier because things would have been easier but no i have to pretty much do things myself, i wanna be a child actress because my imagination is strong and i feel like of i wait to long and i become an adult i feel like it wont be as strong, ive been trying to find acting classes for about a year now because some of them are too expensive, i feel like i have to be in classss for quite a while and that's why i wish i started when i was younger because then i could have already had a few roles that could help me and my family with our money problems but what i really need advice on is of i should continue to try, im starting to give up because i feel like my mom doesn't care about me doing acting but I've been wanting to do it for so long i really love acting and i really wanna do classes to improve.
“You need a new headshot, it doesn’t look like you” or “Lies my headshot artist told me” by Lanky-Worldliness485 • last post Oct 17th
Young actors, don’t listen to any agent, manager, or headshot photographer who tells you that you need a new headshot it doesn’t look like you. This is nothing more than their sad attempt to get money out of you. If someone says to you, the headshot doesn’t look like you, ask them who does it look like Christian Bale? Several years ago I did a pay to play with a mid range agent in New York City. Her assistant, who of course is unpaid, looked at my headshot and said it doesn’t look like you. Then he handed me a coupon for the headshot photographer that they conveniently use.
I'm making a resume website. Need some feedback by panic_em0ji • last post Oct 17th
Hello fellow actors. I'm creating a small resume website, which is started as resume page for myself. But I realised that I can share and turn it into a resume based database. So basically you'll have a page with info about you online that you can share or print with anyone and lock for pricacy with password if needed. Portfolio and youtube videos could be placed there. Is it something that might interest an actor nowadays, or it's just me? I also thought about flat fee to be featured since it will require time to input the info and thinking about $100 flat price. Is it reasonable for aspiring actor for such a service?
First CoStar audition on a major network by Actorwithoutlimits • last post Oct 17th
I just got my first co star role audition on a major network with recognizable actors and my audition is only one line. I’ve been to workshops where casting directors mention it’s difficult to cast these one liners bc there’s no much the actor can go off of. Do y’all have any tips on how to stand out even with one line?
Brand New and I'm Hooked! by TheFuckNameYouWant • last post Oct 17th
I did drama and theater classes in high school and a little bit in college and I **loved it** but I was discouraged from seeking a career in acting by many of the adults in my life at the time. Eventually I listened to them and gave it up in college. Fast forward 20+ years, now I'm 40 and I've been having strong urges to get back into acting. About a month ago I decided I'm really going to go for it. Found this sub and wow! A lot of really good advice here! I know a lot of people say background work won't lead to anything except more background work, but at the same time it seems to be the general consensus that it's great for beginning actors to see what it's like being on a professional set, to network, etc. I'm literally brand new so I decided this is one of the first steps I'm going to take to get my feet wet, hopefully meet some people, and kind of get a feel for things. See if I really do like it. I signed up for Backstage, Casting Networks, and Actors Access. I spent time thinking about what I want out of this, and started speaking some of my goals out loud (to myself). I wrote down some things that I want to do and how I plan to do them. I think the universe must have decided it was time to give me a little bit of luck. I got my first job doing background work and it's for a major show with a lot of big names involved in the project! It happened really fast and I'm still not sure how I even booked it, but at this point it doesn't matter because we filmed last week and I LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT!! I followed some of the advice that I've read on this sub. I stayed out of the way but was right there ready for them to use me. I watched and listened closely so that I wouldn't miss anything. I showed up early. I got involved in everything that I could without overstepping. I made sure to learn and remember as many names as I could from production and they seemed to appreciate that. I think I did a good job, they used me a lot! I swear that unless they cut all the scenes that we filmed, I'm going to be seen on this show
question for actors who are also filmmakers : getting your short film accepted on imdb by Single-Character-434 • last post Oct 17th
to anyone who has successfully got their short film on imdb, what would you say is the bare minimum required to get your film accepted onto imdb ? I am in the process of making my first short film with a very small budget. I'll be 100% honest with you guys, my main goal is just to get an imdb credit, and not so much about telling a overly unique story So to any of you who have had your short film successfully added to imdb, can you please let me know the do's and don'ts ( what would definitely get rejected ) when it comes to submitting. thank you
Unknown Force, can someone help me out? by DK012415 • last post Oct 17th
This is kind of a weird question to ask but when you finally made the decision that you want to be an actor. Has anyone experienced an unknown force? Like you finally stepped into your purpose but there is negative energy that follows Some experiences could be jealousy, crab in bucket mentality from peers. I can't help but notice that when you start pursuing your dreams and you're trying to be great that's when weird things start happening in your life.
Just got an agent - zero acting experience please advise on next steps by fongc4 • last post Oct 17th
Hi, I’m a male in my late 20s in the LA market. Just recently got into acting by taking my first scene study class and really enjoyed it. In the last month that I’ve been here (I just moved and don’t know much about the city) I’ve already started talking to two agents (one which I met on the street and one which was a referral by my friend) and was directed by one to set up a profile on casting networks and actors access. I’m currently working with one (I think she’s also relatively new to the business but she’s licensed and affiliated) who’s agreed to submit me for small parts and commercials despite my lack of training or experience (I guess I have a unique look). I haven’t signed any formal paperwork yet as I guess this is still a trial run. I recognize that I’m extraordinarily fortunate to be in this situation as others have to fight for representation and I was just handed it. My question is - how you would recommend a beginning actor in my position get started? Ive only taken one class, have no resume or projects, and don’t have any reels. Only unique things is that I have some language skills and military experience/knowledge that my agent thought would be useful. I’ve almost wrapped up a really solid beginner’s Stanislavski method class focused on scene study and am looking for new classes to take. I’m currently thinking about either an intro to improv or a auditioning class. Money isn’t really a huge concern as I have a solid 9-5 career that gives me the privilege of investing in this hobby. I really want to do well by and not embarrass my agent as I recognize that she’s taking a risk on a newbie like myself. I don’t even have professional headshots as she advised me to just use a personal picture till I actually book work. Just wanted to reach out and solicit as much advice as I can. Thanks!
Japanese Voice Actor Needed! by tussyville • last post Oct 17th
Hello! Need a Japanese voice actor, preferably a woman's voice, to say the following line: "Due to copyright issues, we couldn't use the anime quote we wanted to." The story is, in planning a fun video, we realized some custom music we made sampled an anime voice, so now we're pulling that and placing this instead as a fun joke. Happy to pay $20 for this one sentence in Japanese. I prefer PayPal for payments. Thanks.
[PAID] $25 Female Voice Actress 30's to 40's by MyHeadIsCrooked • last post Oct 16th
Hello, I need a female voice artist to record one line. This MUST be a high quality recording, the recording room MUST be treated and there must be a minimum of 3 different takes, max of 5. The line: “I hope when we look back, we remember we asked for this” My wife spoke bitterly, shattering the silence. I use Paypal or Cashapp and I will pay after a sample file is sent and approved. This is for my horrorcast series. Please DM all submissions. Once I choose the actress I will give you the email address where the final full quality file will be sent. You may send over a low quality sample or a high quality sample with a watermark. the minimum sample recorded sample rate can be 44100 or 48000, 16 or 24 bit. File type should be WAV. Thanks for your time and I look forward to working with you soon!