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Voice actor wanted. 32 lines. $100. All conversational lines. Santino is the main character's uncle. Older voice wanted. Cheerful. by warwaker • last post May 11th
Any Suggestions for Professional Coaches / Courses for VA? by mpxicodfish • last post May 11th
Hello! I'm an aspiring voice actor who is pretty new to Reddit and would appreciate some suggestions for any professional online coaches or courses I can take. I'm doing research on how to start a career and was intimidated by the many many resources this subreddit has to offer so if anyone has experience with great professional resources I'd love to hear about them! Thank you! :)
should i sign an nda for a short film if it's just a template on google? by WolfOrdinary5875 • last post May 10th
i got casted and they want me to sign an nda, im a new actor so im unsure if this is a good idea. when they sent the nda over to me i recognized it was from google, ive read it over many times and i dont see anything malicious or exploitative about it so im thinking of signing anyway but i wanted other opinions
Question: There are so many bad actors out there, why not to just hypnotize them into being their character so at least they act realistically? by xXNOdrugsForMEXx • last post May 10th
Of course under saftey masures etc.
acting beginner by DeepLettuce3101 • last post May 10th
what to do to be an actor now, not having money for a course for now and being in a place with almost no productions?
Any LA actors? by yoshiwaters • last post May 10th
LA-Based SAGAFTRA franchised Agency is holding an open call this week for new talent. Submit your information here ([https://forms.gle/SwtrEzjGCuviBwM39](https://forms.gle/SwtrEzjGCuviBwM39)) for an invitation to come and meet with the agents.
New community for Actors and actresses to post audition tapes that will be seen by filmmakers across America. by jesseejames1228 • last post May 10th
Refugee with a dream of acting...Advice needed by AsterLinden • last post May 10th
So…This story is going to be a little long story, because it's basically trying to fit my life story up to today in a couple of paragraphs. If someone reads, I would be extremely grateful and I am desperate for any advice. This is not something I can share with friends, or family, because they would think me crazy. And now that I’ve written it, it reads like a story of failure. I am 30 y.o. (turning 31 in summer). Somewhere between 13 and 14 y.o. movie acting became my ultimate dream. I was obsessed with movies, I learnt English by translating biographies of actors and actresses, I adored the very air at the movie theater, I read movie magazines and rented the tapes and I devised a multi step plan of how I, a teenager from Eastern Europe from a family with minimal income was going to ‘make it’. And I was damn sure I was going to! Even if my brother told me I didn’t look pretty enough. Even if my mom said it was a stupid thing to dream about. That plan was based on the tricky thing which was that reality in which I lived didn’t have opportunities for me to really dab into acting. We didn’t have theater clubs at school, neither local theaters in my city and in general, acting as a career at that time in my country was almost non-existent (it’s more or less the same now, I guess, except for theater). So I was going first to move somewhere where this might have been a career and I was meaning to do it by entering university abroad and getting a student visa in the US, UK or Canada. But something went wrong in that plan of mine. Somewhere along the way, temporary things became permanent. At 17 I moved to the capital on my own and entered the prestigious university in my country because I thought it would give me passage to the university abroad and allow me to learn English to the better level. And the major had nothing to do with acting, of course (international relations). Because I considered it just a stepping stone. And because I wanted a safety net, in case I fail. Coming back now, I realize I should have been more honest with myself about what I wanted and being less of a coward. But the whirl of the new life took me in and didn’t let me go. Studying turned out to be hard, my family had financial difficulties, the university in which I studied was all about rich and posh kids of the country’s elite. There was a theater there but the coordinator was our most scary professor of English, and I was too shy, too scared to embarrass myself that I didn’t try getting into it even once. Somewhere along the way I got an eating disorder and depression, never being satisfied with how I looked, how I lived. But I found friends, learn English, learnt so much more about the world and my dream was still alive. While I studied, years flashed by in a blink. While I told myself that I was ‘preparing’ to make the ultimate move, that as soon as this diet will be finished or that exam would be passed, as soon as I do that thing and this thing, I will try to get into acting…”I just need to get ready,” was what I kept telling myself. Now that I think of it, all I feel is bitter taste in my mouth. I finished university feeling completely lost. I didn’t know what to do. I felt like I wasted so much time and it was too late for everything. I felt like a fool evening thinking about “well, now that you’ve wasted 6 years of your life, it’s time to get into that acting thing.” The reality was harsh. A fresh graduate, I needed to get a job, at least a temporary one. I planned on applying to the Master’s program abroad. The financial situation in my family improved and I knew they could support me. I found the temporary job. It turned out to be a really good job with salary much exceeding my expectations at that time. But it was also really difficult for me and took much more time, than I expected. I came home exhausted and unwilling to think of anything, including creativity. That was in 2015. And then the curve changed once more. We were in financial rut again. I became almost the sole provider. And then in 2016 my close friend died. And suddenly I didn’t have dreams anymore. I drowned my sadness in my day job, tried not to think at all, not to remember dreams at night and generally I had an existential revelation that nothing makes sense after all. But fast forward a year and dreams started to creep back again. It’s funny, how they always do. They came in whispers when I went to bed and when I watched movies, which funnily enough I didn’t like watching anymore. But the nagging feeling of something that I should have tried, should have at least tried, never let me go. I felt like a ghost of myself, but that teenage maximalism didn’t exist any more, and I was too wrapped up in the mundane life. On my 30th birthday I promised myself to start fulfilling my dreams at least step by step. I took vocal lessons, I almost finished a book. And then, this year, on the 24th of February, the war happened. And for this I was completely unprepared. My world turned upside down. The city of my friend, in which I celebrated 30 and wished upon the stars to bring me closer to clarity, was destroyed in a matter of days, followed by others. And my sense of reality dispersed. I packed my little bag, took my mother and left to another country. Now I’m a refugee. That sounds so bizarre. After spending so many years trying not to take risks, trying to build safety nets, postponing my dreams, I ended up here, relying on the kindness of strangers and with uncertainty more vast than ever looming ahead of me, just like so many others. The only thing I long for now is to come back home and to have life as it was. But I also have a feeling that now might be the time to take some decisions that might turn my life into completely different direction. Now that it's already upside down, you know. And funnily enough, now is the least suitable time to be changing careers or trying something risky. I’m still in the state of PTSD and nothing is certain but I keep thinking, that maybe this is the time to take the risk. So here we come to the conclusion of this little blurb. I am sitting here, at someone else's kitchen, kicked out of my comfort zone and my city and my country, depressed, shocked and unsure of anything, but remembering my little dream. Of acting, of living multiple lives through other characters. There are different paths to go from here: there’s a program for refugees in the States for 2 years with right to work but you might have to leave after that; there’s a possibility to go to Canada and maybe stay indefinitely and finally there’s a program in the UK where they can give us 3 years with right to work. I know nothing really about acting industry in these countries and how to compare them and if it even makes sense for someone who is 30. I don’t have a lot of savings but I know English and with some work I think I could get rid of the accent. I also love writing and I’ve spent 6 years working for the non-profit but I am so tired of it. And my comfort zone now is long forgotten due to external circumstances. What would you do if you were me? What decision would you take and where would you go to try and pursue that dream? And how would you go about it? What would be considered stupid, what would be considered wise? Or maybe I should just start learning UX design and forget all about this nonsense. But if nothing makes sense in this world, then what difference does it make if you just go and do something stupid after all? As being practical and taking safe choices didn't lead to anything other than this right now.
too late for a stage name? - been acting for 10 yrs w/ 2 co-star roles? by MaveInfinite • last post May 10th
my last name is predominate hispanic last name, I'm thinking of pulling a Charlie Sheen and using a different last time for more opportunities. Something more Caucasian sounding because my skin is white and some people say I don't look hispanic..but also sometimes people speak to me in Spanish. I know certain actors used stage names, like the lead in Psych. If I move to another city I might just do that, unless it's too late. thoughts on a stage name?
Looking to hire 2 actors in Las Vegas by Hello_McSwiggans • last post May 10th
Looking to hire two actors to shoot one day for a music video on the Las Vegas strip, sometime over the next week (here until May 18th). Budget $500 for each actor. One African American female: Age range 50-70. This role will entail being in a wheelchair. One White male: Age range 40-50. Now that I've laid that out - could this awesome community please connect me with some resources that could assist me in hiring these actors? Please let me know if any further information is needed. Thank you!
Overslept through call time, any casting/experienced BG actors know if this could result in a future blacklist from the casting company? (Please be respectful in comments) by mathisreallyhard123 • last post May 10th
I am booked to work four days this week an hour away from home as a background actor on a miniseries. Yesterday went very well! However, I only got two hours of sleep, which I didn't think would be an issue until... I slept through 6 alarms this morning. My phone was on the floor, blared all the way up, and I slept through it. I legitimately do not know how I slept through them, I never have, but I think it's because I had gotten no sleep before. ​ I could have gotten there 90 minutes late but the casting PA told me that I did not need to come in anymore. The casting PA also told me to come in the other two days this week and when I asked if I would be banned from the set she said: "No I'm sure you will be fine!". ​ I am just very embarrassed and overthinking. This gig is my second production ever and I was really enjoying it. Do you think they will not book me in the future? This production is one of the only ones shooting near me and it's going to be here until November. Will they remember my mistake?
First Mic (new), after recording, I hear many “clicking”/“fuzzy”/“popping” noises during playback? by hellowithmyheart • last post May 10th
Hello! New-ish voice actor here! I’ve been doing some recordings with my Rode NT-1 mic w/ A-1 interface, and I think I’m having a problem as I play back my recordings. The DAW I’m using is Audacity, and since the day I opened the mic, all of my recordings upon playback, have been littered with a bunch of pops, clicks and “fuzz.” Is this a common problem? I put all of my recordings through a de-clicker, but it’s getting super annoying because if I set it too high, it makes the recording sound awful. I am SUPER new to this, but I looked up several options to fix the problem and nothing seems to be helping. I tried lowering the gain, but everything became nearly inaudible…I tried lowering the recording volume, same thing. It is new so it shouldn’t be dirty or dusty where the cables plug in…could it be a problem with Audacity? Or, could it be that the signal from the interface is messed up and I should I get a different interface to use? I would greatly appreciate any help! Thank you!! :-)
Question about irrelevant degree in acting by SomeCuteFolk • last post May 10th
Hi, this may be a bit off topic in this subreddit but I have nowhere to ask advice to…, so here goes. I recently just graduated from high school, and I want to become an actor. But my parents think I should get a degree in something more stable just in case, and I can’t deny them. So I picked game design for a bachelor degree as my secondary aspiration. The questions are 1. If I major in irrelevant degree, Is there any school that I can get another degree in acting in the future? i.e. bachelor, masters, etc. 2. How to get motivated for many years to prevent this dream fading away? I have aspired to be an actor since I was young but growing up and facing reality make me realize that it’s becoming more and more of a pipe-dream. 3. Do you think studying acting is important? Or should I just learn from Masterclass and Skillshare. Don’t get me wrong, I would really love to study acting, film, and drama, but my conditions are pretty hard to get to learn them… Thanks in advance.
I sat down with voice actor Dana Snyder for a two part podcast. I got to ask him questions about his career and much more. Hope you guys enjoy. by GeneStarwindOS • last post May 10th
FREE Tuesday Night Voiceover Workout - SPOTS AVAILABLE by wildthingking • last post May 10th
Hello Voice Actors! I am one part of a small online Voiceover community called LTM Voices that is dedicated to giving Voice Actors a place to share, collaborate, and receive feedback without a paywall. We host Voiceover Workouts Monday-Thursday and currently have a few openings for Tuesday nights. The workouts run from 8pm-10pm Eastern time / 5pm-7pm Pacific time during which time we will discuss a specific VO-related topic, then take turns reading scripts and getting/giving feedback, and then end with some fun improv games (time permitting). If you are interested in joining us, please send me a message here or comment on this post and I'll share a sign-up link. And yes, we are hosting a workout tonight (in about 3.5 hours). In addition to the nightly workouts, we also have a Discord server where we can share samples, advice, information, or anything else that might be of value (and some stuff that's not VO related at all). I look forward to talking with you and hope to see you on Tuesday nights! And just to clarify that we are a close-knit and supportive community, not a place to gain social media followers (though we do support one another's efforts). Reposted as original post was removed. Hopefully this one sticks...
Is there a name for the characteristic flat/'fake' quality to a non-actors voice when they try to act? by Thatweasel • last post May 10th
As title - also what is the cause? I wasn't sure where best to ask this question, but I figured a voice acting subreddit would be the best place. I am not a voice actor, or a regular actor, and have no experience with acting. But it seems to be more or less universal that when you take a random, untrained person and tell them to act their voice has a very identifiable flat, inauthentic quality to it that is VERY obviously unnatural when compared to a normal speaking voice. Is there a name for this phenomena, or a cause? I'm especially trying to find any kind of academic enquiry into it, I imagine there is some specific quantifiable element related to intonation or the like that is responsible.
Adding credits on IMDB by meinai88 • last post May 10th
Hello fellow actors, I have two questions about credits on IMDB. 1. If I was in a student film that was a slient film, can I add that on IMDB or no? Do the roles on IMDB have to be speaking? 2. Can I add credits on my own or does the producer of the project have to do it? Thank you for your help. I have done 2 student films that were slient so that's why I am asking. Also, I am a new actor so I am trying to do things properly.
Tomorrow I’m going in with a coach to read for the biggest opportunity as a actress I’ve ever had….with - 5 year gap in my resume. I’m so nervous! by Infinitestripes95 • last post May 10th
I am disabled with a autoimmune disease so I haven’t had a opportunity to do anything in a while, at first it was the mobility devices then I got too sick for a while. I not only have to act but sing which I also haven’t sang in years. I didn’t have a opportunity to go to a vocal coach to work on the song (I think it sounds pretty decent but I’m worried cause the accompaniment track is a little difficult of a tempo) Please wish me luck, I’ve had 2 days to learn my lines and I tried my best not to OVER prepare myself (because that always has ended up with me messing up because I over think instead of feel) but I also am nervous I didn’t do enough Also I broke out from the nerves so hoping I get my makeup nice enough in the am! I’m 26, why am I still breaking out lol
Do Things for the Right Reasons by zeromalarki • last post May 9th
Hey guys, this is just an opinion piece post based on some things I've been trying to figure out and deal with, which I hope will help but I'm open to having a discussion about it. ​ Recently I put out a scene we shot based on the Jack Reacher novels. It was myself playing the titular character and my friend playing Finlay. It was a little bit different to the Amazon show, but it had the same source material. I shared it a few places, but I stated that I wasn't mad in love with my acting, but to go easy on me. Some people were genuinely very nice and complimentary, others chose not to heed my request to do things for the right reasons. The videos and assorted comments weren't on Reddit - they were on YouTube or Instagram, but they chose not to remember the human, or to behave like they would in real life. I had two choices: ignore them, or engage them. The smart thing to do would be to just ignore them - don't get triggered. Life is too short. Some people will always be assholes. Unfortunately, this isn't the way I play, or feel like I can play. It takes far too much self-restraint not to call people out on their nonsense for me. So I replied to them - I agreed that it wasn't my best acting, but I wanted to know what they did with themselves, or what they hoped to achieve by posting such negative words. Of course, they didn't respond. Now this following paragraph is generally more aimed at the keyboard warrior critics out there, because I don't think the vast majority of people in the acting subreddit would disagree with this, but here it goes: I'm not saying that all acting is good, or all filmmaking, music production, comedy or writing is good. It's totally OK to critique mainstream/popular works/commercial work because we've either paid money for it, don't like what message it contains (politics/philosophy particularly), or we see it has an effect on our society. However, taking aim at people who aren't high up the food chain? Come on. Sometimes their work sucks, sometimes the creators are on an off day, in a funk, or at the start of their career. Some people just aren't "born with it". It is what it is. In any case though, if you don't know that person, do you think you're doing them any favours by giving them anything other than constructive feedback? Some of you might think you're giving tough love, but how is it love if you don't even know the person you're directing your words to? Do you think that they should call it a day early on their career to save them the heartache? Let them make their own decisions. Or be honest - you're really doing this out of either narcissism or sociopathy. Or maybe you've had a shit day, or don't like something about this person and think you can make yourself feel better by making someone else feel bad? Well, how about don't? ​ Back to the actors: When you aren't a "successful actor", people will attack you for your acting if they don't agree with your political stance, or again because they don't like something about you. Some might even attack your acting even if you are successful. Separating the artist from the art can always be difficult. I can't stand Laurence Fox's political stance or his endeavours with it, but I can respect he's not a bad actor, even if I hopefully don't see a show with him in it again. Perhaps they know that most actors have huge insecurities about their abilities and their market worth. Our self-doubt is so large that having someone confirm these feelings is incredibly hurtful. We often feel like we ought to quit anyway. My advice however is probably pretty obvious - don't quit. At least not because some bozo who likely hasn't achieved squat with their lives tries to stick the knife in. And don't quit because you feel "you'll never make it". Here's the secret: most of us won't. The cards are stacked so high, that only a minute fraction of people can make it as professionals without having to work side hustles etc. to pay the bills. Remember, or figure out why you want to act. If it's because you love the feeling of living and playing as a character? Because you love the feeling of being on set? Because you're creative and this is the only way you know how? There are a ton of reasons. Some that I might call more valid than others, but these are matters of my own personal opinion. If anyone is acting because they believe they'll become famous and rich, I do wonder why they think that. I mean, I would be lying if I didn't have a little bit of that misguided spark in my head telling me that is what I want in my life. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still pursuing acting as a "sunk cost fallacy" - still trying to re-coop what I spent on training and the time invested. A way of getting anywhere, so that I can say "ha! You all doubted me, but here I am!". However, I have told myself that if the feeling that these thoughts are my driving factors for pursuing acting are greater than the empowerment I get from playing a role, working with great people and being involved with set and cast life, then I need to reconsider where I am and what I want to do. So what it boils down to is this. Something that many of you have likely considered whilst others have yet to stop and give time to contemplate - do things for the right reasons. Whether you are pursuing acting, or considering quitting. Make the choice for the right reasons. Nobody can tell you what those reasons are, we all have our own processes of weighing up what means more or less to us in life. I cannot tell you what your dreams are, or how you should pursue them (though please be kind to yourself and others) but look to yourself for what matters. Don't listen to some incel (probably) clown who hasn't got the guts to give something hard a go. Successful people aren't the ones out there shitting on others in youtube or Instagram comment threads. They likely don't have the time. Have fun and stay safe.