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Would the voice actor's allow me to have my non-professional friends guest voice act in my game or show. by PyromancinCyborg • last post Sep 23rd
I am not sure if this is the place to ask, or if I should go to a law subreddit. If I had a project that used union voice actors, and I wanted a friend to have a line or a small part in my project, would that be allowed? Would I even be allowed to VA in my own project?
100th audition today!! by beannieboooooo • last post Sep 23rd
I decided in March I wanted to be an actress, so I did everything I could and got signed with my first agency March 26th! I just hit my 100th audition yesterday!!! :) (no vo’s included) I’m so proud of myself. This has been the hardest couple months of my life. I left everything to go to LA for 3 months just so I could train under great teachers. I was completely broke and alone 90% of the time and it almost felt like a waste of time because of how depressed I was, but, this week made it all worth it and I just want to SCREAM FROM THE ROOF TOPS!! I also got an avail!!!! The world is yours & you can do absolutely anything you put your mind too :)))
Any actors in Vegas? by FerrariCar12345 • last post Sep 23rd
This sub says we can make posts about jobs if we are paying which I am planning on doing so. I need two actors for one day of filming (8-10 hours). The film is mostly a conversation piece with a few moving shots here and there. I'm the only crew member since it is not difficult to film, but I really need some experienced actors to help make these characters feel real! This is for my MFA film school application. Here are the characters! Character 1: Musician in their early 20s. Frustrated and worried about their future thus causing them to be in a bad/grumpy mood. Character 2: Talent Agent (Late 20-Late 30s) - A big personality who is very excited to sign character 1 on a record deal. Easily persuasive and convincing. Message me if you are interested! My plan is to either film Saturday October 1st or Saturday October 8th! Edit: I should clarify the title. Las Vegas, Nevada!
[PAID] Female voice for a scene in a short animation, character is an announcer in a TV advertisement (39 words, 30€ negotiable) by lindanimated • last post Sep 23rd
Hi! I'm an animator who's working on a short two-minute animation. (The premise of the piece is satire of late-stage capitalism, so maybe a job for someone who is more on the left side of things) The scene that I need a voiceover for is a TV advertisement, with the presenter lip synced to the voice. The short script I've written is 39 words total. The tone of voice should be typical of a presenter/announcer, although not super upbeat and high energy. More calm than that. So think person who reads the airplane safety instructions on board, not a car salesperson announcing a great deal. I'm thinking any American or British accent would work well, although I'm open to suggestions! I haven't hired a voice actor before, so the pay rate indicated in the title is my best guess as to what I should offer. Please let me know if the rate should be different! If interested, my DMs here on Reddit are open. I can then give you more contact details if we end up working together.
Do agents need to be involved in every role for an actor? by FerrariCar12345 • last post Sep 23rd
There’s this actor I found on a Facebook group who looks pretty interesting for a role I have written. He has a website which has two contacts. One of them is his agency and then a direct contact to him. He also made posts on the Facebook group asking people to ask him to audition for things. Based on this, I was just going to email them and tell him about the role. If hired, I would give him a day rate and ask him to sign a release form. Can this be done or does his agency need to be involved?
Who are the world's best dialect coaches for the American accent? by dert45432 • last post Sep 23rd
It's a shame there isn't much information about this online. I know "best" is subjective. And for dialect coaches, it's probably hard to say any are the best, because there are probably many who are perfect, and you can't be better than perfect. ​ I guess the best ones would be the ones who are the most expensive, who are frequently used on set for huge movies and TV shows, and who frequently successfully help famous actors achieve perfect American accents. ​ It's hard to know who they are though. There is IMDb, but they often list multiple dialect coaches, and they usually don't say which actors they coached. There are also apparently often dialect coaches who don't show up on IMDb, due to non-disclosure agreements.
Where should I start? by MetaGigaZ • last post Sep 22nd
I know, it’s a really dumb question that’s been asked hundreds of times. But I’m just stuck at a crossroads as to where I should start as a voice actor. I’m 25 and can range from Princess Peach to passionate anime girl #58 and little boy #14, but I’m just stuck. To help with starting, I’m taking acting classes soon to get a good feel for acting in general, but what should I do to start working my way up? Small videos? Commercials? I really need advice!
UK MA vs. Semester/Summer Classical Training - Incremental Value? by SeaRainSun • last post Sep 22nd
Hi! I'm a working actor (film/TV/VO; represented) in North America, and am really keen on doing some intensive classical acting training in the UK. I've been taking short courses over Zoom from RADA/CSSD/RCS this year, and loving them. I've been looking at the 1-year classical acting MA/MFA programs at LAMDA, CSSD, Bristol Old Vic, but have also seen some varied opinions about whether they are a worthwhile career investment for self-funded North American actors (compared to a full-length conservatory program, or students who plan to stay in the UK and try to get repped after their showcases). I see that some of these schools also have 2-3 month semester or summer programs. Is there anybody out there who did a Semester/Summer intensive, and later went back to do an MA, who could comment on how the two experiences compared for you? Assuming the full-year program is much better, but \*how\* much better? FWIW, I'm 40, getting married next month, and likely starting a family in the next couple of years (clock is ticking) so not sure how many rounds of drama school applications I'll make it through before my life gets significantly less flexible! Debating whether to try to get into a January-start semester program now rather than potentially waiting, but not sure time/money will allow for both if the semester doesn't feel like enough exposure... My partner is very supportive, and would be willing to come overseas, but I imagine the intensity of conservatory training would make things tricky with very young children. Thanks in advance!
American actor hoping to work abroad! by migratorymuppet • last post Sep 22nd
Hi everyone! Just like the title says. I’m an American actor and I want to work abroad…not in typical settings like cruise ships or theatres. I mean that would be great but I’m specifically looking for something like this- in college I found out about a company in Italy that teaches the English language to children through plays. While the experience sounds incredible the pay is unfortunately very small. I am asking here to see if anyone knows of any similar troupes, programs, or organizations that give similar theatrical education opportunities abroad. Thanks in advance for your help!
Any actors live in Newfoundland area? Is there an industry there? by stunes77 • last post Sep 22nd
Do you guys get work out there or is it slim pickings?
Non union by Fit-Factor988 • last post Sep 22nd
Agents who decide to sign non union actors, how do they go about that? Do they get the standard SAG contract?
Please Help! Getting IMDB Rating Bombed back to normal by Emily Kincaid • last post Sep 22nd
Hi everyone, I am so sorry to have ask this, but is there any chance any of you could help us out. Our movie is sadly getting a 3-star rating bombed on IMDB, We're not trying to over-bloat the rating, just to fight against the review bombers. The movie has had great reviews and audience reviews, so the 3.8/10 score on IMDB right now, I really feel is not that great of it's true r rating, Here's the IMDB page, please rate it between 7-9 please (not 10), many thanks!: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15762092/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15762092/
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 22nd
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.
Acting BFA essay advice by flowerinaforest • last post Sep 22nd
Ok so college app season is starting to heat up and I’m struggling to write my creative statements and essays for drama programs. A super compact version of the idea I want to convey is such: I want to be an actor because I think that it is the most human form of storytelling, but I also think of it as more of a tool than an art form of itself. Actors are to play writes and directors, as pens are to writers, and instruments are for musicians. And I want to become the best pen/trombone/whatever that I can be. Obviously I’m going to make it nicer and include career goals and such, but I’m worried that my philosophy about acting will come off as rude or uninformed (maybe it is, idk) Any advice would be appreciated, very much freaking out.
Question for Toronto Actors by MulberryFamiliar7185 • last post Sep 22nd
Hey guys - I'm wondering if any Toronto talent can give me advice on looking for theatre auditions. I'm a working tv/film actor but my agent hasn't been able to find anything for me and I'm struggling on google. Currently non union. Is theatre still trying to come back from Covid?
Mobilize in support of Mob’s English Voice Actor; Fight for Union Dubs by milksopmishaps • last post Sep 22nd
Crunchyroll has chosen to recast Mob’s English voice actor, I think it’s important to rally behind him and other English dub voice actors right now. There were voice actors who reported only making $150 before tax and with no residuals for their roles in jjk0. ​ [A voice actor from Jjk0 movie who was only paid $150](https://preview.redd.it/d822xeksdgp91.png?width=360&format=png&auto=webp&s=a90e0ded623f27d0265d595844f29ca8902a53af) This is appalling and something that shouldn’t be given a pass as Crunchyroll is now owned by a company as powerful as Sony. Also, Netflix a few years ago made a contract on their own accord with **SAG-AFTRA union.** Even Netflix is doing better by voice actors in this regard. Kyle McCarley has tweeted the hashtag **#JustAMeeting** to represent Crunchyrolls refusal to merely meet with the Union and talk about potential future negotiations. I think it’s important to stand up for workers' rights and hashtag on Twitter (or TikTok & Instagram when they’ve stopped limiting comments on it) as much as possible. Also, feel free to use Crunchyroll's customer support form about wanting Kyle back for mob psycho 100 season 3 by talking to the Union. **Tell them you are unsubscribing and won’t watch the series on their platform. Let them know**. Use their resources. This cannot slide. This is for workers' rights. ​ ***Crunchyroll's Support Form:*** [https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket\_form\_id=61515](https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=61515) ​ *Thread from voice actor Ben Diskin regarding the situation and how Netflix actually handles dubs better:* [https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1572671747555729409?s=20&t=\_M7NfYvIEwUzxZ1FLvJvyg](https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1572671747555729409?s=20&t=_M7NfYvIEwUzxZ1FLvJvyg)
Looking for showreel feedback (Meisner trained, predominately film actor) by Mattgilp • last post Sep 21st
Hi Y'all! Not 100% sure on if this is allowed. The feels like it might fit into the 'headshots feedback' category, but there wasn't anything explicitly about showreels in the FAQs or rules. Mods please let me know if there's somewhere better for me to post this! Basically, I'm from the UK and mostly a filmmaker (Writer/director/editor) but I also studied Meisner extensively for a year, and on and off a couple of years since, as well as doing a bunch of theatre/drama stuff as a kid. I enjoy acting, and did so in a bunch of short films, mostly with local film students. Figured I could take some footage and put a showreel together to be used if I'm looking to get more acting gigs in future. So I'm looking for any thoughts on my current showreel! Mostly about the content and structure of the showreel itself, but if anything stands out about performance, or opinions on my type, I'm more than willing to hear that too! Anything you feel is missing? Anything you feel I should have left out of the reel? Are the scenes too long? too short? (I literally don't have any more of Black Mirror, so that's all that's going in!) Only bit of feedback I don't want to hear is 'Get headshots!' I know. I'm working on it lol. [https://youtu.be/QzA9Y25CoZU](https://youtu.be/QzA9Y25CoZU)
Makeup for Coverup by honeybobes • last post Sep 21st
Actors, what makeup do you use to coverup tattoos? Does it last all day? How do you apply it?
Do you think AI and CGI will take over the Acting business? by synthmylife • last post Sep 21st
Will actors become obsolete?
Newbie Quick Q’s by Agile_Ad_312 • last post Sep 21st
24F. I’m finally pursuing my acting dream. I have 2 big questions. 1. Is being vaccinated a must? I’m a Texas resident and unvaccinated and only had COVID once back in 2020. I just have no desire to get the vax. But if it will help me land roles I will be open to getting it. 2. First time visiting a big time agency in my city, they tried selling me their $3800 5 week course and said I had to pass a mock to then possibly join agency. I turned it down & am now taking an amazing $250 4 week course with an experienced actor :)). So, I’m coming into this alone, no agent, nada. Don’t have a whole lot of money. I find casting calls on instagram. I am wondering if Backstage is worth the membership in the long run? I’m trying to get some experience under my belt and hopefully land big roles soon. Thnx!!! Any other unique tips you wish you had known in your beginning years pls feel free letting me know.