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How do Voice Actors feel about their lines going unused in the final product? by ngaao • last post Jul 11th
Hi! Not a voice actor, but instead a client wanting to get your perspective about a weird situation I'm have atm. So I finished recording all the dialogue with various voice actors for my project; this was all finished a few weeks ago. All of the voice actors have been fully paid and they were all lovely to work with. Jump to a few weeks later, and I'm currently having second thoughts about of one of the roles. As I just don't think their voice necessarily fits the character as closely as I'd like. It wasn't bad by any means and it's not the end of the world if I go with their final takes. However, I just think a completely different direction for the character would be what I'd prefer for the final product. And so I've been thinking about hiring a different voice actor to fill in the role. However, that also means I won't be able to use the original va in the final product. I don't want the original voice actor feel bad about a potential VA switch, however I also don't know if they even care since they've already been paid and maybe I'm being too personal as a client about this. So would it be wrong of me to re-record their lines with a different voice actor and leave the original lines unused? Or am I just stuck to sticking with the original voice actors? Would love to hear your opinions on this.
When can you walk away from a thesis short? by windowshopping1982 • last post Jul 11th
Hello --- sorry - long ramble of a post Back in 2021, a respected casting director reached out to me and asked if I would consider being the lead in a student thesis short for a well respected film school. I loved the script, fun, ambitious, something I'd not had the chance to do before - and scheduling wise - four days during a quiet time while everything was shutting down for the holidays was totally feasible. I'm a working actor and jump from show to show in and out of town as a guest actor. The student film was unpaid, which I was totally okay with - four consecutive days was something that I could commit to... and again... loved the material... I didn't get my agents involved as there's no commission and it should just be in and out... Four days unfortunately did not remain four days... I expected (and was fine with) a wardrobe fitting and a table read - totally normal... totally cool... but then they wanted another fitting, and a rehearsal, and another rehearsal, and another, and another --- and what was four days quickly became eight... and then adding in the covid tests and such it just became a lot of consumed time that wasn't discussed up front... I somewhat shrugged it off... they're students, they want to be prepared... I did everything they asked. Sucked it up. Moved on. Cut to filming --- and we start hitting snags on day three... when I was informed in passing that there are in fact more filming days planned, and had been planned for a while --- for the new year. I was frustrated but said I could commit to another day in early January before other commitments kicked in. Then production took a bit of a turn in terms of safety, in terms of preparedness, in terms of everything. Days spilled over, and they stopped making their days... Now they needed an additional three days in the new year... I told them early January I could commit to getting it wrapped up... they said they couldn't do it until March. Sigh. March became April and April became June... and we're back up... I'm juggling three other network shows and can only commit to weekends. We shot two weekends, and again... they didn't make their shooting days... now they need more weekends... and more weekends... and I just do not have the time or energy to balance it any more. When I bring up my concerns I'm met with "We're so close, just one more half day"... which becomes a full day... which spills over... I want to call it quits but don't want to ruin their thesis. I don't want to get them in trouble with their school... and I'd rather not relay how things have gone so off the rails with the casting director... but I really feel like my time has been/is still being abused... Would love insights on if people have dealt with this before? TL/DR - what was a four day unpaid student film has become a ten day unpaid student film and they're still asking for more - help?
What should I ask on set? by cantadult12 • last post Jul 11th
The title says it all. I just started an acting class for film and one of the first lessons was that actors should ask technical questions on set such as, “Where are my microphones?” Any other ideas of questions that actors should be asking on set to make the filming/editing process as smooth as possible?
Do actors get paid residuals for music videos? by iovoko • last post Jul 11th
I’ve tried looking this up and I’ve found nothing. I’ll use an example for the question I’m asking: if you appear in a music video that is monetized and put on YouTube, do you then get residual pay from the views? Or does that just go to the musician? Thanks
Hello, I am looking for a female voice actor who would be on a surreal horror animated series. The payment will be 20 dollars for one script per episode. by ChaoPatel • last post Jul 10th
This series includes a character named Marley who is a woman that enters through internal crisis through life problems and dangerous events. She becomes crazy from being hated or get hurt by the people physically. She would get revenge by hurting or injuring them. I am mostly looking for a energetic creepy high voice for the character. If you would like to do this privately, here is my email. Email: chaopatel@gmail.com
Best place to get casting calls and audtion for tv shows and movies for beginners? by MelaniChoco • last post Jul 10th
Hi, I know this may seem silly, and I have seen many posts talking about backstage, actors access and stuff like that but is there a way to find casting calls for new shows on netflix, paramount, disney or something that would be shown on hbo? I want to start off and build my resume. I have videos I posted on youtube, and I've done a few plays before.
Agent confirming selftape submission on my behalf by krustastic • last post Jul 10th
My agency instructed me in an orientation email not to press the confirm submission button on casting sites but to instead let them know that I would be submitting and they would confirm on my behalf. They haven’t done this for two auditions in a row now and I have to remind them when my self tape is ready that I need them to confirm for me. I can’t upload my self tape without them confirming first. Is this normal or can I just confirm submission and upload the self tape. It’s on actors access so it would still not even be uploaded until my agent checks it out
Voice actresses with husky or raspy voices? by MeThinkethAShipeth • last post Jul 10th
I’m trying to gather voice inspiration ideas for some of my characters, and one female main character will have a raspy, kinda husky voice. I know the big Hollywood stars like Sophia Bush or Scarlet Johansson have that, but what are some from the voice acting/English dub community?
Reps for new actors? by InstructionOk274 • last post Jul 10th
Hey y’all, I’m looking for a bit of advice. I’m currently in the process of putting some media together so I can start seeking representation. Does anyone have any suggestions for agencies that will work or have worked with new actors? I have Call Sheet, but there’s a lot in there and I’m trying to narrow down my parameters a bit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
new actor - need some advice by sadiebee123 • last post Jul 10th
hi guys :) I’ve recently decided, at the ripe age of 19 years old, that I’d like to get into acting. I’m in an acting class, but I feel extremely overwhelmed since the beginners class has people with experience, and I have none. I feel as though I’ll get embarrassed and make a fool of myself, or I’ll be judged by my classmates. I’m also doubting myself as an actor in general. I think just some words of advice and encouragement would help. how can I help the feeling of embarrassment? is 19 too old to start acting? any tips or things I need to know? thank you in advance :)
Looking for free Young Adult Female voice actor. Reposting because nobody responded to my first post. by Gale-boy • last post Jul 10th
14 M y/o actor, need help with legit sites for casting by dath_clock • last post Jul 10th
I'm a new actor, and have only been in school plays, but I want to start acting and I can't do subscriptions with backstage bc, well, I'm 14. Can any of you guys give some sites with legit castings for TV shows and movies bear NJ, Def not out of the US. I could do like, NJ, Michigan, NY, and Pennsylvania. Maybe Virginia too, but idk.
What is it called when you film some test shots of a scene or film a table read? Is there a specific name for it? by PM_Me_Spicey_Boobs • last post Jul 10th
What is it called when you film a scene or maybe a large part of a film/show, but you just film it for pacing and you edit it together to see how the final product might look? So like the actors are probably reading off the script and aren't in any specific wardrobe and it's filmed. Like a test shoot? It's almost like just a table read, but the actors will actually act out the scene and the camera will get the angles and maybe even lighting that is needed. Basically filming and editing together a rehearsal just so you can get an idea of how the scene will be and you can adjust things in the script accordingly? I personally call it a craptacular, because often times when I do it for my stuff I just film it on my phone, read off the script, and edit it together super fast and it looks like crap, but it's just for a quick and dirty idea of how the scene will play out. Is it a filmed storyboard? A filmed rehearsal? A test footage? A test shoot? There has to be a specific name for this but I can't remember what it is and no one seems to quite understand what I mean.
Where should I move (really torn) by itsBeeLoad • last post Jul 10th
Edit: I’m a dual citizen, can legally work in both canada and australia I have searched the sub for this, sadly I didnt find what I was looking for. I’m looking to move into a busier city for film at the end of summer. I’m torn between going to Australia (sydney or newcastle) or moving to Vancouver. I’ve found it hard to find info on how busy the industry is in Australia, I know Vancouver is a really solid hub for aspiring actors. Some background: I have oncreen experience with background and special skills on big sets and speaking roles in short films. I also have acting and accent training. I just turned 23 and want to make sure I make the right move to the place that has opportunity. Australia is a big move which I’m considering mainly cause of the family I have there. Any advice/experience is greatly appreciated
starting acting alone by Humble_Tea_5277 • last post Jul 10th
hi i’m 16 and growing up in Atlanta Ga. My entire life i wanted to be an actress but was met with no support financially, I now have a job but i have no experience except with high-school theater, I don’t know what to look for in an acting class. Wanting to be an actress growing up only my mother was really supportive of me but she passed a couple of months back and it had really left me stagnant. Thinking of it now it only makes me want to accomplish my dream even more. If you have any tips for me it would be greatly appreciated!
Tips for a new actor? by Jacob34521 • last post Jul 10th
Hey guys I’m a very new aspiring actor. Currently 17 going into my senior year of High school. I’ve decided to do online schooling instead of graduating and partying out my senior year because I wanted to pursue this interest of acting. I recently just took and finished my first acting class (stage fighting not so much acting) and about to take another class that focuses more on the acting and theatrics. I have done a lot of research into acting, watching hours upon hours of YouTube academy, I’ve read some Reddit post on here (including the FAQs). I have some questions mainly about when I should get my headshots, and any tips for someone who has never auditioned or been on stage or just general life tips about the business? Thanks, Jacob
What percent of actors does OneOnOne accept? by Silvertinge • last post Jul 10th
Title! OneOnOne nyc- how many people get in?
Advice from an actor (with some work under their belt.) Black and white writing is your best friend - and can be your worst enemy. by CuspChaser111 • last post Jul 10th
Today I had to write an e-mail to a director and writer whom I felt was being unprofessional on set. It's not the kind of letter I want to write, but being in SAG-AFTRA for many years now they acted unprofessionally and so I was assertive about it. I feel if you write someone in a healthy way, it's totally okay to let them know if you're offended or hurt by something. Especially as a woman. Years ago I would've held myself from doing it, I didn't have as many credits but that is no excuse - if you feel like something is not appropriate, speak up. The great thing about an email in b+w is that if anyone says you were 'troublesome' you have a date stamped piece of information right there which is very easy to forward to attorneys and the proper authorities if need be. They are not kidding when they say WOC need to keep their receipts but I also think it goes for actors and talent (the newer talent being more vulnerable). In the same vein, DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING unless you are ABSOLUTELY 100% sure. Do not write anything that could get you incriminated or into trouble (yes even a 'joke' can take you down - this can be true for text too) - be clear and professional and you will be covered. I wish new actors coming into the industry knew this but often they don't - don't let ppl take advantage of you. Have a mentor about one or two rungs above you (sometimes your acting school can help you up with this opportunity) - someone slightly ahead of you will know this stuff and will be able to help you with the watch outs.
I have an actor friend who wants me to be his agent. What do I need? by i_just_want_2learn • last post Jul 10th
I have a few IMDb credits to my name, but I'm mostly helping out with the marketing and networking aspects of some more talented actors who are friends of mine. One such actor wants me to be his official agent so he can land bigger roles with that professional go-between. Do I need a special LLC to be a talent agent? Do I need certain credentialing? Or do I just need to declare it and be confident with it going forward with my public presence?