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Are audition tapes limited to actors with agents that can get those connections? by EverlastingUnis • last post May 20th
When a new actor gets cast in a role, it's only second-nature for me to do some research to see how that actor made it to their current point. I noticed that most, if not all, sent in audition tapes, and then were told they'd been cast via Zoom. Up until now, I didn't think I could possibly audition for roles while being in Kansas and Oklahoma by sending in audition tapes without an agent to represent you. Is it truly possible? Will that option always be made known to the public, or is it a secretive thing? I've always thought I would have to pick up and move to L.A or Chicago to get a fair shot, but potentially not! I'd love to hear what you guys think!
Actors Access Role Submission Acceptance Period? by angelfacema • last post May 20th
This is mostly a question to anyone who’s ever casted any productions via Actors Access, but also for any actors with an experience in relation to this question. If a role/production is posted on AA and an actor is still able to submit for it even a month after it’s posting, does that mean that the CD is still actively looking for roles and/or accepting submissions? Or could it be that they are no longer looking and just neglected to turn the submissions off (not sure how it works on the CD end) for that role/production? I’m asking because I’m gauging whether it’s worth it to apply for roles that were posted about a month ago, and that I’m just now seeing are fit for me (AA didn’t tell me they were, but I casually looked at “All Breakdowns” and noticed a few that aren’t under “Breakdowns Fit For Me” that fit me).
What to include and NOT to include on a website? by swataz • last post May 20th
Hi folks. I have had a website for a long, long time and have updated it a few times over the years. In terms of website content, what do you feel should be elements of a voice actor's website and what do you think would be excess or superfluous content?
Casting process after self-tape submission by Puzzleheaded-Eye-706 • last post May 20th
I am new to acting/auditioning and I’m wondering what exactly happens after the deadline for self-tapes submissions for lead/series regular roles in major network/streaming projects. Is it the casting directors who decide which actors get a callback or do they go through the tapes and then send the ones they like on to like the producers, directors, writers, etc? Also what comes after a callback in the casting process? Btw I am not talking about any roles/open calls in particular I am just curious about casting in general.
Non-paying gigs asking you to travel w/o reimbursement. by bring_me_egg • last post May 20th
Apologies if this gets a little rant-ey. So I’m at that awkward stage in my career where I’m taking a lot of no pay/student gigs in order to build my reel. For the most part the experience hasn’t been too bad, all things considered. Today I was offered a non-paying role in a music video, but only after auditioning was I told that it was going to be shot in the desert over an hour away from where I live (this wasn’t disclosed in the original listing - they originally just posted the shooting location as “LA”). I responded asking if there would at the very least be gas/mileage reimbursement, to which they replied “we talked to production and we aren’t able to reimburse you for travel at this time.” Am I out of line for thinking this is kind of insulting? Like I understand that there’s some pay-to-play involved in getting your acting career going, but with gas prices the way the are now (especially in LA), it just seems like a lot to ask of an actor to literally invest their own money to road-trip their way to your little video project. Anyhow, I’m politely declining their offer. But I was wondering if anyone here has experienced something like this? At what point does getting involved in someone’s “passion project” just feel like your eagerness to work for free is being exploited?
Looking for a male voice actor with a deep radio voice. by alovelystar • last post May 20th
Remember those old commercials on TV with CD compilations of music? I need a deep game show host / radio voice to announce a fake CD commercial for a project I'm doing. It doesn't pay well, but I can pay a small something ($15) so you can buy yourself a few beers. lol.
Agency Help! USA/ Canada by Scared_Cod3301 • last post May 20th
I travel back and forth between the southeast USA and Calgary/ Toronto for family. I have a southeastern USA based agent. Are there any Canadian agents you recommend? I am a dual citizen, with Actors Access/ Casting Networks profiles/ reel/ modeling portfolio/ training etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Self-Tape VS In-Person Auditions by Harmonixs8 • last post May 20th
Hello everyone! I've been acting since 2016 and prior to COVID I had a good mixture of self-tapes and in-person auditions; I think 70% of my auditions were self-tapes and only 30% were in-person. So when COVID rolled around in 2020, I was pretty comfortable already doing self-tapes. Since COVID, it seems like everything has shifted to self-tapes. I know that some actors have had in-person auditions, but they seem to be rare and I personally haven't had an in-person audition since COVID. I know that some callbacks and screen/chemistry test will require in-person, but for initial auditions, they seem to all be virtual. So my question to every actor out there is: has anyone had an in-person audition since COVID? Sorry for the long post and thank you! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uts441)
Recieved an offer from an LA manager. I am not sure why/if this actor is lying to me about their relationship to the manager? by Full_Temperature_179 • last post May 20th
I know this girl, let’s call her Kate. Kate and I are in an acting class together. She tends to be competitive for no reason, and is the type to gatekeep/not help others because she is concerned they could take her job. Since I’ve met Kate, she signed to this manger and boasted about all the progress that came from this. She’s now signed to commercial and theatrical agencies in just about every market. I can also see from her, her agencies page, and IMDb that she is booking work. Her manager reached out to me, so I asked Kate about her experience and she claims that her manager hasn’t done anything for her. She said she’s a nice lady and talked about that, and then otherwise said the manager hasn’t gotten her anything. I need to make a decision with this manager. I feel like I need to turn down the offer now, but Kate could also just be lying? I’m really torn right now. Does anyone have any advice for me?
How to get an agent - already have tons of experience and training by betchfacemcgee • last post May 20th
Hey hive, I just moved to NYC last year and I have been struggling to sign with an agent for months now. I have been self-submitting to agencies on websites, DirectSubmit, through email, and I'm about to start sending in hard copies. I am am experienced stage and screen actor with a BFA and extensive training. I'm also fight choreographer, intimacy director, scenic artist, and have worked in the industry professionally for over 6 years on majors, tiers, union, and nonunion jobs. I am booking a lot of work through self-submissions, but I am so sick of weeding through casting calls and non-paid student films. I find myself very marketable, yet I am getting radio silence. Is there something I'm missing or a specific thing I need to do? I'm not sure about these agent showcases I see advertised around - they seem like a scam, and I've been told to steer clear from those, but does anyone have a positive experience with that kind of thing? Is there a specific one worth looking into? Any advice here super appreciated!! Thank you!!
TV & film stars Ludi Lin, Ashly Burch, Leah Lewis and Eddie Liu talk AAPI Representation in Hollywood - Actors With Issues podcast by iJuanAyala • last post May 20th
What are the 6 most important parts of every voice actor's website? by voiceonscreen • last post May 19th
What does your [voice actor website ](https://voiceonscreen.com/)need to include to help casting directors make their decision - and hopefully convince them to decide on you? [https://voiceonscreen.com/6-most-important-parts-of-every-voice-actors-website](https://voiceonscreen.com/6-most-important-parts-of-every-voice-actors-website)
My [23M] co-actor is my cousin sister [21F]. by yjoan • last post May 19th
Our characters are each other's love interest. It's a short film. 15 minutes. Were based in Mumbai, India. The film is being made by our friends. We're all beginners, filmmaking enthusiasts. There are no intimate / kissing scenes, except one where were in a bed sleeping together and we switch off the alarm clock rolling over the other. The friend who wants to cast us is aware of this. So is the one who will direct this. Regardless of the nature of the acting or visuals involved, should we work together or should we not? (Family and friends among others will definitely come to know about this film and they might watch it. I need a serious answer. Please ask any question that you may feel necessary.) Please recommend another subreddit that you feel is more appropriate. My friends who are directing this intend to approach film festivals if it does well.
How to deal with actor that personally identifies too much with character and wants to completely revamp portrayal? by MikhShql • last post May 19th
How to deal with actors who identify too strongly with role? Hi All, I’m directing my first short film, which is a small one location shoot about a home invasion by an escaped felon. The entire film takes place between said felon and a work from home married woman. I’ve shot everything but the ending and am regrouping with my cast and crew to shoot the final scene later this month but a problem I am having is that the main actress identifies too strongly with the housewife character snd refuses to play the part as written. I’m usually open to suggestions on how to improve the character but she wants to transform the portrayal from a character study into a sort of female superhero which I think is based on her own personal history with stalkers and obsessive men. This is affecting her so much that she basically is refusing to take direction or even say any of the dialogue. If I knew this before I probably wouldn’t have cast her but since we are almost at the finish line, I don’t want to go through the headache of a reshoot and would rather finish with what I have and was wondering if any of you have had any problems like this/have suggestions on how I can solve this. Thanks!
double booking by grassboxful • last post May 19th
My kids are booked as COVID backup for commercial. shooting is on Wed. ( As back up so they don't need to go to the set unless other actors got covid positive results) Then I and one of the kid won an audition for another commercial as principal. That was yesterday. Their shooting is from Tuesday to Thursday as they shoot different stories one per day. The scene that I and my kid will be on is scheduled on Thursday. But the first refusal mail stated that casting want actors to be available all dates from Tues to Thursday. So there's a conflict on Wednesday. And it sucks that Wednesday is just as a covid back up. They probably won't be called in but who knows. The commercial we got booked is principal. Their original schedule for us is on Thursday so I hope casting still book us. My agent's assistant said he'll notify tis conflict. I worry if we lose a chance. During and right after the audition, they really liked us so I got very good feeling we nailed it. And it'll be our first booked work as principals. Have anyone had similar experiences? What would casting do?
Check your cMail! (actors access) by bigkinggorilla • last post May 19th
I signed in to Actors Access to upload some new clips and lo and behold I had 13 cMail messages from the past 8 or so weeks. I hadn't received a single email notification for any of these opportunities, most of which are no longer available. Yes, I double-checked and email notifications are turned on. I mostly use the app on my phone an have always gotten notifications in the past so I don't regularly go to the website to check this stuff. ​ So do yourself a favor and check your cMail!
When to Quit Acting? by goolosh7 • last post May 19th
Before the mods ban this question I’m aware that only I can make this choice myself. I would however love some feedback from other actors who have thought about quitting or who have quit. There’s too much to say so I’ll keep it short and sweet: I’ve never had an agent, and am not SAG-AFTRA. I’ve spent most of my career working towards theatre but made the switch to film/tv in 2020. Since then I’ve improved my self-tapes, taken more film classes, and learned a lot more about the business and have been leveling up. I have a degree in theatre and a LOT of theatre credits on my resume. I spend my down time reading acting books/researching the biz/submitting for self-tapes. However, I’m not booking anything. I can’t seem to get an agent despite submitting (even though other less experienced actors I personally know have been signed- actors who have less than a year of formal training and no credits.) And I’m working 6 days a week at a job I hate just so I have the flexibility to swap shifts when I do book something. My love for acting used to fuel me every day but I’ve been depressed and losing inspiration for over a year now. And knowing that just makes me even more depressed. I’m 26 and I feel like my acting career is over before it’s even truly begun and I hate myself for wanting to throw in the towel. Would love thoughts, guidance, anything you have to give.
Philadelphia tips? by ThirteenPizzas • last post May 19th
Hi all, ​ I'm finishing up an MFA in the south (of America), and have decided to make a go of it in Philadelphia for at least my first year, for access to NYC and DC markets with the rent of neither. So far it's promising, and I haven't even moved yet! One thing that has worked for me in the southeast has been to follow the casting agencies and agents on facebook or on their own databases, so I am checking the needs those methods in addition to my agents, actors access, etc. Do you know the Pennsylvania casting offices I should be on the lookout for, and good agencies that might represent PA/NYC/coast to coast? Help me save some time. I've got New England and Southeast representation right now, and would consider stopping my freelancing ways for the right company with national/international outreach. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Practicing visualization to help with acting career by Visual-Signature2020 • last post May 19th
As I'm sure a lot of you know, visualization, is the practice of envisioning the end-state of your personal goals to help manifest them into reality - visualization obviously is super popular in acting. Actors like Jim Carrey, Will Smith, and Idris Elba have all said visualization was key for them in their careers. There is an app called onRoutine ([www.onroutine.com](https://www.onroutine.com)) - they custom build people highly personalized visualizations meditations. They have a number of actors using onRoutine today. Thought I would drop it here in case anyone is looking to build up their visualization practice to help with their career.