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Some much needed advice? by xlhello-therelx • last post Jul 21st
So I've come to terms that I want to pursue a career in acting, but I'm going to college majoring in a major that I truly want to major in, which is animation. Working in animation would allow me to work in the film industry, which has been my dream for a long time but I do not want to choose to either be a actor or an animator. Can I be both, can I be both a concept artist (specific type of job I want to have in the animation field) and a actor? Also is it too late for me to start an acting career? I've never done any acting before, I get too nervous to even act in front of other people. I'm a very shy and introverted person. Can I be an actor if I am shy and introverted? But overall is it too late for me start an acting career of any sorts? I'm 18 if my age helps determine any thoughts. Becoming an actor seems like a far away dreams sometimes, but it feels so real and certain at the same time. Becoming a concept artist seems scary and unattainable at times as well but I truly am excited to study how to become one. I'm just wondering if it is the only thing I am allowed to be. Sorry for all my thoughts being all over the place. I recently just rediscovered reddit and that is truly a good place get advice. Thank you for anyone who has taken the time to read this and I hope you
Toronto Acting Class Recommendations? by daisytuliprosee • last post Jul 21st
I’m looking for a new acting class. I’m not a newbie but sadly not booking as much as I’d like to. I’ve already studied at: LB Acting Studios, RAW Actors Studio, and Straeon Acting Studios I’m seeking a scene study class for working actors. My preference is for acting coaches who have their ego in check and don’t engage too much in favouritism. Does this even exist?
looking for voice actors for my series by undeadrc • last post Jul 21st
For more information dm me
Move to NY or LA by Royal-Change-2094 • last post Jul 21st
Hello, I’ve been acting for about six years and have built up a bit of a resume and I have a agent where I currently live and I am satisfied with them but there’s a big change coming. I am preparing to move at the beginning of next year. I am 22 and I can’t decide whether or not to move to NY or LA to continue my passion. Now I do obviously know that I won’t work 365 days, and that I’ll have down time and that I need to actually like the place. I’ve been to both NY and LA and I love both places. I just came back from LA doing an audition ( I live in Arizona) I am trying to figure which place is better to move to for a young actor? I have only one friend in LA , zero friends in NY but some near in Rhode Island I don’t drive/ own a car I have a dog I work in tv and film plus stage Don’t know if any of those help I know it’s all a process but I was wondering generally where can I find some decent work and almost always be working ( of course I know how the audition works works and you won’t book everything) it seems that NY always has some sort of opportunity. I have faith in myself but I know once I move it’s not gonna be so easy to move states again so I’ll be stuck in either LA or NY. Which would be better to move to and essentially start over and having some credits under your belt ? I started off in a smaller market now I want to try a bigger market. I know it’s more competition. More rejections, but I’m willing to go forward with it.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jul 21st
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.
VoiceActorWebsites.com or Squarespace? by Coyotes94 • last post Jul 21st
Has anyone on this board worked with Squarespace on their website and then eventually switched to [VoiceActorWebsites.com](https://VoiceActorWebsites.com)? I'm trying to figure out which one would be better. I haven't received pricing yet from VAW, but Squarespace seems like a pretty good deal. I'm brand new to voice acting so I just need a simple site, for now, so I can upload my demos and have contact info. Thanks for any input!
wanted to do acting to be famous, but now it’s changed. by Civil-Gift294 • last post Jul 21st
I’m bored and just wanted to type the story of how I fell in love with acting. So initially I’ve always wanted to be famous. Ever since I was young and in my early teens (I’m 18 now), I’ve always dreamt of being on the red carpet and just have fame. Yeah it sounds dumb but I did. In high school tho the desire of being famous faded away and wasn’t as present before. But, when I moved to another high school due to family stuff I was gonna take the drama subject again just like in my previous school cos it was fun with my friends (not solely bc I wanted to actor, but cos it was enjoyable. I still did have a small desire to be an actor, but it didn’t majorly impact my choice to choose drama), but my mom said that u should choose another subject that can assist ur career path in the future instead of drama. And I found out that being an actor is difficult as a career and I was led to believe to that it isn’t a good career choice. So, I did what my mom said decided to choose another subject to help other dream which was architecture. But, earlier this yr, I had an epiphany. There was this video on tiktok or YouTube (I don’t remember) abt old people giving advice for the younger generation and one of them was to do the things u want to do right now bc u don’t want to feel regret that u didn’t when ur old. So, this desire of wanting be famous lit up again. I was like fuck it, we’re all gonna die what’s the issue with wanting to be famous. Then, I was looking for ways to be famous. Singer, acting, going on a reality show etc I was torn between acting and singing, but eventually chose acting since I can’t sing for shit and can’t make music lol So, I started on my acting journey (bc I wanted to be famous
Best YouTube channels for actors? by Alternative-Estate87 • last post Jul 21st
What are some helpful YouTube channels for actors?
Creators team needs a voice over partner by Axelmanrus • last post Jul 21st
Hello everyone! I´m a part of a small team of creators called [Okolo Kino](https://www.youtube.com/c/OkoloKino) from Ukraine, Spain and Russia. We make documentaries about cinema, especially biographical films about filmmakers. Now we are working with a British man who is very professional, but his accent is surely not for everyone. We had about 260k in our Ukrainian channel (Russian language), but, because of obvious reasons, we are not going to do entertaining content in Russian anymore. So, in order to survive, we are forced to focus on our channel in English, which has about 36k subscribers. Under these circumstances, being professional is not enough. In order to continue the project, we need to improve our results, so the voice over of our films shall be comfortable for the widest audience possible. However, I am not writing here just to find a voice actor. Of course these voice over works will be paid (+- 200usd per hour of video), but we are not interested in a person to do just punctual voice over works. We would like to find a film enthusiast who admires the protagonists of our films and wants to tell their stories as we do. We are looking for someone who, perhaps, wants to be part of our project and team. The channel is growing, so we are trying to contact the stars like [Keanu Reeves](https://youtu.be/zeoEwQmxmDU), Jack Black or Wes Anderson to complete our biography series about them with their help. However, we understand that it would be very difficult for us to deal with them personally. We are too far away and our spoken English is more or less a disaster. On the other hand, we get some offers for advertising that are very difficult to deal with being outside the US and that, obviously, could help a lot in the production of new content. It would be great to find someone who could be more than just the voice of the project, but also represent the team and act as an interviewer if needed, for example during the press tours. Please, take a look at [our work](https://www.youtube.com/c/OkoloKino/videos) and, if you feel that you are falling in love with it, ask all the questions you want, which I promise we will be happy to answer.
Successful actors...how ? Advice for a 30 year old wanting an acting career. by Shawneboismith • last post Jul 21st
Any advice is appreciated. I have only done a couple shorts and have had some training.
Any Other Military Veterans? by MalignantPingas69 • last post Jul 21st
Hey Everyone! I've been enjoying learning about how to start acting in this sub; I was in the Air Force and was wondering if anyone else here had been successful in pursuing acting after a stint in the military? If so, what was the experience like for you? Were you able to use any of the skills you picked up in the military to your advantage? I met one of my favorite childhood actors recently and it inspired me to start getting into voice acting/taking classes for theatre so I can pursue acting more seriously in the coming year. Thank you for your time!
Nurse and Actors?? by Scoobydoopapa123 • last post Jul 21st
any nurses pursuing acting። And if you are how is it going?
Actor Connection FYI by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Jul 21st
I hope this helps people. AC is clearly making a lot of money from these online workshops because of the pandemic. Actors have no other way to really meet CD's than to pay for services like this, especially now. **Acting on Zoom sucks.** The screen changing back and forth between the speakers is distracting and there should be a way to do it without the back and forth screen changes. They should give instruction on where to look or how to position yourself but everyone just does whatever. I also don't like how the platform invites everyone to watch your audition. They should keep everyone in the waiting room and let them in one at a time to audition. Its not difficult to do. They post a list anyways of the order and should just have those not auditioning in a waiting room or have a schedule and you join at your time or near it. Using the term intensive in the title of these CD meetings is misleading as I believe it infers it is a class. It is not a class, there is no instruction. It is an audition where you receive quick feedback and the CD moves on to the next person which I feel is misleading advertising. THE CD's don't give feedback on anything else but your audition which is a piece the CD choses. I wish they gave more input about your headshot and other materials for what you pay. AC is just trying to make as much money as possible when they can restructure these things to be more helpful to actors. The class sizes are HUGE. I waited over 3 HOURS to audition/read with a CD. The CD was clearly fatigued and SO WAS I. I have a small poorly ventilated room with a window I must shut because of the traffic noise and I was dying of the heat. By the time my turn came I felt like I was going to die and it absolutely hurt my performance. I had no idea the wait was that long. Ask about the class size and if you can go early. I don't recommend this if like me you also have roommates and have to go without air-conditioning for hours and compete for wifi/service. The CD made it clear that they're office didn't bring anyone in that didn't have rep and most of the participants didn't have rep. I would just use this as practice and if you're lucky maybe they call you in but they made it clear YOU NEED REP. **They do not offer refunds only credits! You CANNOT get your money back!** The descriptions are misleading of what to expect from these classes and you cannot get a refund at all. I spoke with another actor who shared that all of the classes basically follow the same platform. I thought I'd share if you were wondering about how AC works.
Where are auditions for films physically held? by Fishingee • last post Jul 21st
I'm no actor, just curious. Where do auditions actually take place? Is it at the film studio? Thanks.
Audiobooks by primadonna416 • last post Jul 21st
So I’m an actress, but narrating my audiobooks is how I pay my bills right now. But lately, most of the audiobooks I’m booking are either erotica or have sexual content. I use a pseudonym soy name isn’t associated with the titles, but is it still possible that it could hurt my career?
What would you consider a "Local Hire" by scarlet-spider815 • last post Jul 21st
On my Backstage profile I have my location as "New York, NY", on Actors Access I apply for the New York (or surrounding areas) gigs, and when asked, I usually say I'm a New York based actor. Thing is I live in Pennsylvania Now, I've never really given this much thought as I'm always willing to do the drive and never needed transportation provided. The drive isn't bad, I basically live on the border of Jersey, so it's only about an hour and half drive from where I live to Manhattan (more or less given traffic). I've had situations where I've gotten a gig the morning of, still worked for the day, and got into the city by call time. But, I always get scared away from submitting for projects that have LOCAL HIRE ONLY in big bold letters. Cause like....I'm not? Technically? Am I missing out on potential opportunities by not submitting for these? Or does local hire mean they really want someone who lives in the city (or closer to it anyway), and I'm doing the right thing by steering clear of those?
How did you get a start in voice acting? by TheRealTealOwO • last post Jul 21st
Hi. I'm someone who does have an interest in voice acting and wants to get into it, but I have no idea how to improve skill/get experience etc. I want to ask how you all managed to get started and ground yourself in voice acting, and even some tips in how to develop as a voice actor.
Recent experience with American Conservatory Theatre? by Low-Vehicle8562 • last post Jul 21st
Anyone here have recent experience with San Francisco’s ACT American Conservatory Theatre? I’ve read things about some once prestigious institutions now having devolved into cash grabs resting on their laurels of previous success stories and that many haven’t produced anyone noteworthy for decades. I was wondering if ACT had suffered the same fate or if it continues to be a strong resource for Bay Area actors. For those of you with experience with it could you give us some insight? What classes/programs did you take, online or in person? How was the sign up/ application process? Did you apply for their MFA program? How did you like it? Was it worth it or are you paying more for a name rather than the content? Would you recommend it or avoid it? If not, what other studios or classes would you recommend instead? What did you learn? Did you find more success afterwards? Did you make industry connections there? What is the culture like? What did you wish there was more or less of? How did it affect your trajectory and development as an actor?
To be...or not to be....in a short film after decent credits by CuspChaser111 • last post Jul 20th
I am not famous by any means, wish I were at keanu level or justin level where i can act in something and not give myself credit on imdb but not there yet - i've been doing okay (guest stars, feature film co stars) but this was a rough year with a lot of close calls for major shows on hbo / netflix but no dice - asked to be in a short film - not a huge part - will this help me or hinder me? what would you do? i'm near 25k on imdb but that doesn't mean nothin' i love to act and this will be in festivals and stuff but curious what more established actors are thinking here...like if i had a good year i'd be in an abundance mindset but i feel this isn't that case....
Can I still get background-acting gigs if I've had a recent Covid infection? by Background_Acting_Q • last post Jul 20th
I've been background acting for the last few months (in Los Angeles), and ended up landing a pretty sweet recurring gig. When I caught a case of Omicron, the production told me to go get a PCR test, send them the positive result, and I could return to set 10 days later, so long as the symptoms were gone by that point. They said it would be pointless to have me continue taking PCR tests for future shoot days, since PCR results can continue to read positive for 90 days after the infection's passed. It's been over a week since that 10-day period ended; I've taken antigen tests just to be safe, and they consistently read negative now. Unfortunately, the production is now telling me they have "everyone they need," and it's looking unlikely that I'm going to be called back to set for this project. So my question is this: is it possible to get other background-acting gigs within the next 90-day period, if my PCR tests are going to keep reading positive? Do productions have a secondary process for actors with recent infections? Or am I just out-of-luck for this entire period (which would be very bad news for my bank account)? Thanks!