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I need career guidance! by JakePauler42069 • last post Aug 25th
Hi r/acting! I’m an aspiring actor at the age of 17 living in a fairly small city in europe. I took a beginners theatre class from August last year to May this year and I had so much fun. I want to pursue acting and since new projects will be starting any time now I would appreciate some guidance on what I should do. The same place where I took my beginners theatre class has some projects beginning this fall. In order to give anyone that wants to a chance to act they restrict you to one project only. I would love to do as many things as possible and I intend to mention to those in charge my willingness to do even more. However, assuming I only get to do one project I would appreciate some guidance. At that particular theatre school I can either join an improvisation group which may include some show at the end of the semester ( I love improv) or I could be a part of some play with a semester of rehearsals and a few weekends of shows and performances. (I love this too) I’m looking for something that will prepare me for my future in acting, preferably tv acting. I was recently an extra on a show and learned a lot working there. It is important to mention that I have one year left of school and as previously mentioned there are not many options where I currently live. After the school year is finished I have more freedom so to say. I would appreciate any opinions and feedback and I apoligise for the long read as well as any grammar mistakes as English is not my first language.
Is voicescloud.com a good idea? by The_Shryke • last post Aug 25th
Hi folks, So I've been doing audiobooks and other voiceacting for over a year now and voicescloud just contacted me on LinkedIn. They say they're increasing their roster and want me to join. I'm trying to find an agent at the moment, and worry that voicescloud is maybe some kind of fiverr type thing devaluing voice actors? Not keen, but curious for the thoughts of those more experienced. Thanks for reading!
Unemployment CA by thedoctorisamonkey • last post Aug 25th
Hey all I was encourage to apply for unemployment as an out of work actor, between supplementing freelance work, but I'm getting confused with application the process since acting income doesn't operate the same way other jobs do. My last acting job was in October 2021, a 1 day co star. Aside from that I've receive residual income from several past acting jobs. The application is asking me to specify my start and end work dates for these various payroll companies (Cast and Crew, Entertainment Partner, NBC Universal, etc) and I'm at a loss for what to put. They all ask to name an immediate supervisor and I'm unsure who to list for that as well. Has anyone else gone through this process that could offer some advice?? I've put this off for months now because every time I look at it I get overwhelmed.
Does the age/rapport of an agency change the number auditions given? by CompetitiveWolf5 • last post Aug 25th
PLEASE bare with me. I have 2 questions here. 1) As I’ve posted before, I’m with a boutique agency, with agents that are really cool and we connected well when i signed last November. However, they don’t really seem to care about me? I asked if there’s anything I can do to increase auditions, they said no everything in my package is great. I have not gotten a ***single*** co-star or guest-star audition this whole year. Just commercials, short films, etc. (that I can get on my own). I recently got my first vaccination this month as my agents were not pushy & believed it’s a personal decision. They told me to wait until Sept 30 to see if SAG removes the mandates. Im just concerned that if I DO continue to wait, and the Covid requirements don’t change, Episodic season will be almost over. 1b) Now, there is an agency I’d LOVE to join, that has actors working a bunch in my age/type range, and no one that looks exactly like me. Only thing is, they are a top mid-level agency, and I’m sure I have to be fully vaccinated & co-stars on my resume. But I have a friend in acting class who is signed with them, and has no credits. I really hate to toot my own horn, but I am a talented actor, I am good looking, I have dance & singing experience, etc and don’t feel like my agency really thinks of me as a priority enough to force me to be vaccinated earlier. (I liked to think they care about health/personal decisions, but now I’m just wondering if I’m not a priority enough) 2) Are other agencies like AEFH, CESD, Greene, etc. prioritized by casting when actors are submitted to roles?
Repeat Casting? by borednugget • last post Aug 25th
I'm casting for my second project and have worked with a lot of different actors. A lot of creators, Tim Burton being one example, use the same actors over and over. How does this go for the online voice acting community? Is it disrespectful if I cast a few of the actors I've already worked with? I want to give everyone a chance but there are a few actors I really resonate with and want to work with again. How does this go? TLDR; Is it disrespectful to cast the same voice actors in multiple of your projects?
is acting scary? by Miles_is_fruity • last post Aug 25th
Hi, I've came here to ask a question for actors who have been in productions, is it scary? I really want to act and be in shows/movies/musicals but I'm scared of people sexualizing, and making fun of me. I get really bad anxiety when the thought of doing it comes up. but I really want to since its been an interest of mine for a while. So is it scary to you? (Also the production I've been looking at is a musical so do you have any tips?)
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(Paid $100) Looking For Mexican/Latino voice actor to voice a villain by SBJTV • last post Aug 25th
I'm looking for a Latino voice actor to voice a Villain for a story/project I'm currently working on. If interested, email me Sbj.tv@yahoo.com Thank you Paid $100
Do actors in commercials or pop up ads hate when their own ad comes up on their phone? by Visible_Mulberry2296 • last post Aug 25th
I was just thinking about how funny it would be if someone was in a commercial but got annoyed every time something cut to commercial break and it’s their ad
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Aug 25th
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.
What held you back from pursuing acting? by the_jeff_e • last post Aug 25th
When I was in high school The Outsiders was filming in my city. I knew someone who had a very small role, but at that time I had no clue about what it took to be an actor. I remember thinking that stuff was only for a certain select group of special people. I didn’t know that anyone could become an actor. It was so foreign to me that I just moved on with my life and didn’t think about it again until several years later. Thankfully I have grown beyond those limiting beliefs, but I’m curious what mental obstacles others have faced in their acting journey. Maybe thoughts of not being good enough, not talented, to old/young, not the right looks, etc. I’d love to hear them if anyone would be willing to share. I suspect many of us have had similar limiting thoughts and beliefs that held us back, but it’s very empowering to hear how others overcame them. Thank you!
can a lazy eye ruin my acting career by Captain_Dishsoap • last post Aug 24th
I want to be an actor later in life but recently my lazy eye has really been taking a toll on my mental health and self relflection so i was wondering can a lazy eye ruin my chances of acting?
Finding the right kind of coaches by Mamoru0hasukage • last post Aug 24th
Hello all, Just found this sub and it looks like an excellent place to get to know other actors and talent to learn from! I had some fairly general questions to try to figure some things out for vocal training and coaching. So, I'm getting serious about becoming a voice actor and I know I have some specific strengths I want to play toward, and I'm sure a coach will even help me figure out other strengths too. As a side note, I have a booth set up in my home and decent equipment has already been procured. The setup aspect was fairly simple. My personal goals as a voice actor is getting into animation (be it anime dubs or western animation), video games, e-learnings and commercials. I know that I for sure want to work on technical aspects and I'll need profesional help with things like a demo reel as well. The only thing that I'm finding a tad bit overwhelming is finding suitable coaches for what I want to accomplish. I have looked through a few site like voices to get some ideas, but I'm not exactly who to look for and how. Should I be focusing on people with the specific experiences of those fields? Does that matter? Should I be more concerned with the technical aspects of the coach for those individual fields? Should I be getting more than one coach? I really have been trying to find a lot of this on my own, but I do feel overwhelmed with the sheer choices and different experiences. I know I want a coach over classes because I need that 1:1 interaction, I just am getting lost in the sauce on how to go about it. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!
URGENT VA NEEDED by Historical_Win_1596 • last post Aug 24th
Hello amazing actors of Reddit! I have just finished shooting a short film and while in post, we decided we want an additional voice recording of only 3 lines. This film will be entered into our local film festival. If anyone would be down for recording (no professional equipment required) please do message me on here. Thank you all!
Looks vs. talent and getting less audition opportunities if the audition performance is bad? by MOD3RN_GLITCH • last post Aug 24th
A fellow actor told me that I have a great look, but if I go into an audition and don’t perform well, it’ll be noted, making it harder to get auditions. Is this true?
a question for fellow Toronto actors by MulberryFamiliar7185 • last post Aug 24th
Hey guys! I am booking very frequently now, and if it keeps going the way it is, I can see joining ACTRA as a possibility soon. Did you guys wait til you had X credits or relationships built with X amount of cd's? Or did you get your card the moment you were offered the chance. Thanks! For me I have 5 shows, 3 commercials and 1 credit. Very strong relationship with 2 cd's.
where do i see the submission deadline on actors accses? by anchovy7 • last post Aug 24th
I cant work out where it says the submission deadline is
Are selfies actually used for a lot of “headshots” nowadays? by MOD3RN_GLITCH • last post Aug 24th
I was told by a fellow actor who’s been in several notable productions that a lot of the time nowadays, a selfie is asked for when submitting headshots rather than actual, professional headshots, presumably due to COVID. Is this really true?
Do actors need to have an Instagram presence? by Drjones033 • last post Aug 24th
I recently deleted insta, but I wonder if that was a bad idea. I want to pursue acting as a passion, and I wonder if it is important to have Instagram?