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SAG/AFTRA vs Non-union work opportunities and career advancement by NoStart5630 • last post Apr 1st
I'm getting mixed insight across different chat boards, so wanted to ask this question specifically for those who've been in the industry a while and/or know a lot about dynamics between non-union v SAG/SAG-e opportunities. Is it possible to book any big (principal, guest star, etc) roles on notable film/tv shows when you're non-union? I was under the impression non-union actors could be cast in SAG/AFTRA roles, but I keep reading things like "if you want to go far" or "if you want to progress at all in your career," then a SAG card is necessary. I am based in the SF area - where most of the work is non-union commercials - but have an interest in moving to LA in the near future to increase opportunities for episodic/film/television work. Would love for folks to weigh in on this - thanks!
Pursing screen writing by allifromwestva • last post Apr 1st
I love acting but cannot for my life book a part- I got a lot of auditions in first week or so of joining actors access but out of nowhere it stopped and now I’m not getting anything. I want to continue acting and pursue my dream of being in some film of sorts- so why not write my own stuff? Im tired of waiting for other people to green light my dream. It feels like a waste to keep submit it on actors access when the changes are slim to none of ever getting anything. Would love some insight on this and what steps to take to approach it- im looking at classes now and would like to hear if anyone else has ventured into this space.
I have some questions about getting into voice acting by SillyCowboi • last post Apr 1st
I'm a sophomore in high school right now, and they put a lot of pressure and importance on us choosing our future careers. I want to be a streamer but that's unlikely to work out so I'm considering voice acting if I can't be a streamer. What are some things I can do now to maybe help in the future? Do I need to go to college to be a voice actor? (I looked it up and apparently I don't but does it help?) Can I do any voice acting right now or before I graduate high school? How hard/stressful is it? Just in general what is it like? I started considering voice acting bc I started a game that apparently has Troy Baker voicing the main character and I realized just how much stuff that guy is in. I've also always been at least a little interested in acting anyway so
A curios question I’ve been pondering. I’ve been studying Japanese and singing but I just can’t seem to pronounce Japanese or sing (passable) unless I use a character voice? by niconicodance • last post Apr 1st
Well yeah… question’s in the title I guess. I’ve been wondering about this! Like is there a reason for this? Like is what I’m experiencing an actual documented phenomenon that happens to people that has a name and everything? Or am I experiencing another weird unique problem and I’m sadly on my own again? And by character voice, I mean something a little obnoxious, extremely exaggerated in tone, sort of theatrical, and definitely giggly, high-pitched and childish. I am not a voice acting expert or even actual voice actress by any real means, I just like it and have grown up doing strange voices in my room alone to myself and putting on shows for nobody. Somehow I just can’t seem to articulate or sing unless I get into this shrill, sing-song-y voice. My lower everyday voice just seems to be monotone and lack life in comparison as well. I am actually a really bad speaker normally and a lot of it has to do with anxiety. But for some reason I just can’t get the same sort of expression, or melodic quality, or enunciation in my voice unless I raise the pitch as if I am talking to my cat. And I really have no idea why!
just started doing extra work in belgium by Autismdemigodof420 • last post Apr 1st
i put all my info in one of those acting sites, before i tried to apply for something i already mailed me if i wanted to do extra work with a couple speaking lines. its so easy to do it here in belgium i geuss a lot of belgian dont really care about being in movies, btw they shout some big movies here im already gonna be on a movie made by the director of peaky blinders(i cant say inaything else about that) anyway im just saying its crazy how many acting gigs i can get here without acting school. basically just decided to be an actor and its just happening,
How do I tackle my first time working? by thelaughingcake • last post Apr 1st
I was wondering what are some must/should know the first time working on set as an actor/actress. Thank you in advance!
Newbie voice actor here. I made two different character voice demos and then mashed them together. I would like to make a "master" demo out of the best voices in these. Any feedback or help would be greatly appreciated. by Stroomphyex • last post Apr 1st
I would love to start doing character voice work so any help making my demo as good as it can be would be wonderful. https://reddit.com/link/tu5jgz/video/o5jd2kk2g0r81/player
Voice actors for cartoon characters are speechless (art) by PowerfulButterfly185 • last post Apr 1st
desperate actress here by fififoefum • last post Mar 31st
hey yall is it weird to dm a little indie filmmaker on instagram almost pitching myself and almost jokingly asking him to keep me in mind for future projects or??????????
Interview with actor AJ Donnelly on working with Director Zhang Yimou on his new movie 'Snipers' by NicD1280 • last post Mar 31st
Living in one city, working in another by clouded0coffee • last post Mar 31st
I'm an actress and I live in a smaller market. Recently I've been trying to figure out ways to start to break into a larger market (like LA) without moving there. At least for now. Reason being that my father-in-law is older now, and I would hate to ask my husband to move far away from him with me as his father is in his late 80s. Does anyone have experience working in one market while living in another? I would love to hear more about it. There is no advice that I can find elsewhere online. Thank you!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Mar 31st
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.
Author, audiobook producer, lending my voice to projects. Starting at $5 per 125 words. (Taking advantage of April 1st subrules.) See inside for more details! by ThrowBackFF • last post Mar 31st
Good day, my fellow voice acting redditors. My name is James G. Robertson. I'm the author of such unknown works as Afterworld, and The Ripper. You can find my Goodreads [here](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7138684.James_G_Robertson) which has my website etc on it as well. I will eventually advertise for them, but for now, I'm more focused on building my backlog so that advertisement costs aren't so expensive. Anywho, funding my full cast audiobooks is an expensive endeavour, and being a voice actor myself (I've done two voices in my book The Ripper) I would like to find some audio work to supplement this long expensive process. Want to see what I'm capable of? Check out my Fiverr gig! [https://www.fiverr.com/share/12ZkGz](https://www.fiverr.com/share/12ZkGz)
What are the barriers to entry to acting? by Outside_Interview244 • last post Mar 31st
I am extremely delusional and genuinely believe I not only can be but already am better than a lot of successful actors. I am exaggerating for a comedic effect, but I still genuinely believe the essence of that. It seems like it should be an extremely easy thing to prove you are good at, no? Just rehearse a bit and show up to auditions? Am I missing something? If not where do I find these mystical auditions?
UK Commercial/Print Contract question... by wc6g10 • last post Mar 31st
Hi r/acting, This is a question for UK based actors- I have been offered a commercial contract with quite a respectable agency. After reviewing the contract they will be taking 1/3 of my earnings 'if the booking is inclusive of agency fees' and if **not** then they will take 20% of my gross total. Firstly, has anyone else signed a similar contract with this high commission rate? Secondly, I'm a bit confused by what they mean in terms of 'agency fee' and how that will affect my earnings, any advice? Any light you can shed on the matter would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone x
Question about Screen VS Voice by Jedi_Jitsu • last post Mar 31st
I was hoping to get some insights from actors here. I'm in a bit of a pickle in regards to screen acting course or taking a plunge into voice acting classes / equipment but I'm unable to do both at this moment. Would VO being the better option to bring in side money to afford screen training or is that just as long to bring in any real money as screen acting. I'm not a total newbie, I've taken acting classes in the past, I'm almost an advanced screen combat actor and motion capture acting trained. But looking for insights from those doing the actual work. Thanks in advance for any info.
Next steps by Late_Mixture2448 • last post Mar 31st
Hi everyone I’m new to the group I’m from London England bit of a long message sorry , anyways I’ve always wanted to be an actor, but not really known how to get into it. I’ve recently started going to the Anna Scher Theatre I’ve enjoyed it good people good vibes and a place to express myself and actually act. I only did extra work before anyways I was wondering what I should do next to progress and get parts etc. I’m looking to build connections get more auditions and more material for my showreel etc any advice ?
Staged Readings - tldr they rock by clawhammer-cat • last post Mar 31st
Positionality: I consider myself an intermediate-level regional actor. I'm non-union for now and freelance. I see a lot of folks beginning to act here and figured I'd share a thing I wish I knew when I started. Occasionally - especially in the case of new/developing scripts - there will be a call for actors to do a staged reading. Sometimes readings will be held for established scripts that are difficult to stage or if a company can squeeze it into their budget. Usually readings are unpaid and informal, sometimes they have auditions and sometimes they're volunteer-basis. If you already know about these as a beginner, you're years ahead of me haha. Staged readings are a great way to not only practice with more dialogue and get more experience working with plays in a low-pressure (memorization-free, blocking-light) environment, but the networking is also fantastic. A fun way to practice acting for free is to get your friends together to read a play out loud and practice acting the scenes - a private home staged reading, if you will. Staged readings are also going digital these days, so you may not even have to leave home. I'm going to be in a staged reading this month and I'm so hyped! Anyone here done fun staged readings? How does translate to film/screenwriting?
Less auditions - leveling up or slow? by reddishMVP • last post Mar 31st
I’m being a bit impatient on this as it’s only really maybe been a month or two, but might as well make some conversation cuz why not. So I’ve been getting less auditions after starting the year off great with a national commercial, a one-liner on a film, and a callback for a commercial I ultimately didn’t book. I thought it’d be steady from there but it’s been pretty slow. However, I got sent my first guest star audition a week or so ago (not technically my first, as my first audition with my agents was a recurring guest star, but that was only because of specific race, which they incidentally got wrong lol, anyway). My most recent audition was for a co-star, but it was a pretty meaty one at 6 lines. For actors that are at a “higher level” than me - is this the process you went through when leveling up, or is it just slow? For context, I started with my agency the beginning of last year. Booked 4 TV/film roles and 3 commercials. Also have a recurring role on a show from before I joined this agency
So we all know that casting directors talk and refer actors to each other. I don’t remember who I heard this from but I heard that there is like a secret data base for actors they like? So it’s like a grid you want to be on. Does anyone know if this is tr by watch1122 • last post Mar 31st
And no I’m talking about IMDB lol