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Aspiring British Voice Actor by burnersfitness • last post Dec 20th
Hi everyone, first time posting to this sub. I’ve recently decided I want to give it a go as a voice over artist. I have done some research and think I’ve settled on which mic and interface I want for my home set up, got a rough idea on starting a website for myself and such to help canvass for jobs. I have decided I am going to start a limited company (ltd) before looking for jobs, for reasons I won’t go into. The reason I’m posting is because I can’t settle on a name for my company, and therefore my website/business. Is it unusual to have the word “studio” or “voice studio” in my title, or is this something more for a production company? General tips on other areas are also welcomed! Sorry if this post is silly haha
Do You Need to Use the Same Stage Name for all Cast and Crew jobs? by S_Gertie • last post Dec 20th
Question for fun: Kind of a weird question maybe, but I was wondering if there were any requirements I was missing that would prevent someone from using a different name for different jobs in the film industry. Like, as an actor they use "Nova Star" but when they direct they are "Luna Leader" and they write under "Pen Smightier" and when they do craft services they are "Eats McGee". I mean, non-union can always do whatever they want, but would it be acceptable at the higher levels or only when their unions are separate and you can register under the name you are using for each? Yes, I know that it's not a great plan to do since networking is such a big thing in ALL film industry roles. This is just a hypothetical wondering thing. ​ I originally started thinking of this as a funny thing to do with a comedy short film since it looks better if there are more people in the credits rather than all being the same person for written by/directed by/filmed by/starring. So, you could have a dozen different people listed....but they are all you. :) It just got me wondering if it could also be an actual thing in the big leagues or if there were rules against it. Doing it would be kind of like how one author can have multiple pen names for different genres of books.
Ever worked with an A-List actor or actress? by Living_Bee_6344 • last post Dec 20th
If so, how was it ? Just curious.
Tips for getting an agent by SafePizza1719 • last post Dec 20th
Hi everyone! just like most people here i am trying to become an actress and i have a deep feeling that this is what im meant to do and i havent felt more sure about anything ever, the problem is i have no idea how to get an agent ive been trying for two years and i never hear back, i was wondering is it more about connections and net working (knowing people who know people)? Or are there secret ways of getting an agent that i have no clue of? I have taken acting classes from my university and short films but would i need to go to acting classes other then my uni to get recognition or would that not help? I just dont know how people get agents. I truly believe once i get an agent i'll be good on my own for the rest :(
I live in Bangkok Thailand I want to pursue acting again from here. Thinking about signing up again for Actors Access. by Brucef310 • last post Dec 20th
When I stop pursuing acting about 7 years ago. All auditions were in person. Now with all the streamers looking for actors, do they post on actors Access or is it still mainly low budget and student films? I figure since I have a lot of time here I could do online auditions and if I book something I can pay for my own ticket back to the United States. I'm sag therefore if I book a job I know it's going to pay well and that would cover my expenses. Any thoughts on this?
Agents that represent on air personalities/hosts/news by Tracy A. Pearson • last post Dec 20th
Hi Folks, Happy Holidays to you all. I'm in Los Angeles, CA. I am looking for an agent who represents on-air talent, vs. actors. If anyone can make an introduction, I'd appreciate it. Here's my reel and IMDb Link. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12117696/
Are you looking for a dynamic reel? by Tracy A. Pearson • last post Dec 20th
If you are looking for a dynamic reel, feel free to reach out. You provide the clips and images and give me a sense of what you are looking for, and I'll produce it for you. Here's an example of my reel, which I created start to finish. If you are interested, please let me know by emailing info@drtracy.media
Literacy Agents - Memoir by Tracy A. Pearson • last post Dec 20th
If anyone has worked with or can provide an introduction to a literary agent who handles memoir and is taking on clients, please let me know. Happy Holidays and stay safe everyone. tracy@tracyexplains.com https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1020511001?playlistId=nm12117696&ref_=nm_ov_vi
I really miss being on Stage! by Greyhawk241 • last post Dec 19th
Being an actor for Film/TV is absolutely brilliant, but gods do I miss my home!
How often do actors sleep (overnight) in their trailers? by TimPrice2 • last post Dec 19th
I'm not an actor. I'm just curious. Are those trailers actors get on sets only for chilling when they're not needed or do they ever sleep in them overnight?
Quick Question. by ozanoktay_ • last post Dec 19th
A while back I posted a narration here that I did as my collage assignment, and luckily, I was able to start narrating horror stories for a big YouTube channel. I was wondering, what is the usual payment for new voice actors such as me who does these types of work to strengthen their Portfolio? I want to know where I stand next to others when it comes to salaries.
I'm not a voice actor myself, but I want to know how to become one because it's my aspiration to become one. And I need to know how I go about doing that. by Mean-Bodybuilder7614 • last post Dec 19th
I look up stuff on the internet, but it seems so complicated: get an agent, have a home studio and apply for roles. I don't even know how to acquire said things. So, is there sites I can go to? Places I can go? How can I practice? Just any little piece of advice will be useful.
Unpopular Opinion: The Advice I Shouldn’t Have Listened to by FurmidableCat • last post Dec 19th
I have heard a lot of advice here that turned out to be wrong. I am not saying they are wrong for every market, but it didn’t work for me in my city. So here are the advice you should not always listen to. “Having an agent is better than being self-represented” I get way more work, including roles on union productions, by myself. I have a lot of contacts, have time to give myself priority, know what I would be good for, answer really quickly, and am good in negotiating. I tried finding an agent in my market and even the recommended ones who were interested in me either said they couldn’t get me as much work as I get by myself, didn’t answer quickly enough to get me the job, or didn’t receive as many breakdowns as I did. I understand that the vast majority of actors will get more work with an agent, but it has been the opposite for me. « You can’t find legit breakdowns on Facebook » I booked my best gigs thanks to Facebook, including union work on big projects. I personally feel like I stand out a lot compared to average people when I apply on Facebook compared to when I am submitting myself to confidential breakdowns when I am competing with hundreds of professional actors. « You need professional equipment to record a self-tape » I used to waste a lot of time buying and using professional equipment. It turns out that I book more gigs with my cellphone and the sunlight. I am also able to record more self-tapes because it is easy to use no matter where I am or how much time I have. « You need to dedicate yourself to acting every day » I got better at acting once I started over practicing and just actually lived in the moment and adapted myself to the situation and the directions. Some of my best roles were the ones for which I was booked at the last minute. I also became a much more interesting person once I started focusing on other things that acting, which helped me earn more money, be less anxious, be more successful, develop special skills, gain life experiences, and network every day. « You need to become a better actor to get more work. » I personally see that being a good fit for the character is way more important than being the best actor. I am a good actor, but the reason why I am booked is because I have a special look, a special skill, am part of a certain type of diversity, or know the right people. The key to my success is finding what makes me stand out and focus on roles that need that. When I am the only one who has what it takes to do the role, there isn’t much need to compete. I am not necessarily saying those who think otherwise are wrong, but they are not always right, and I believe it can be more helpful to some people to not follow these advice.
Participate In Our Study on Acting and Mental/Physical Health! by moberndorf • last post Dec 19th
*We are looking for volunteers, who identify as professional actors or are training to become a professional actor, to take part in a virtual focus group where you will be asked to discuss your experiences with mental and physical health while acting and as a member of the entertainment industry. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and it will last approximately 90 minutes. Participation also includes a short questionnaire that will last approximately 5min.* *To learn more about this study, or to participate in this study, please follow the QR code below in order to complete an interest and availability form or please contact:* *Principal Investigator:* *Madison Oberndorf, BA* *201-889-5632* [*mo86019n@pace.edu*](mailto:mo86019n@pace.edu) *This study has been reviewed by the Pace University Institutional Review Board.* interest and availability form link: [https://pace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_aVK0oxH2XxOFTjE](https://pace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVK0oxH2XxOFTjE) https://preview.redd.it/0flql2dpxk681.png?width=1294&format=png&auto=webp&s=2f619b1eb3b47d729dcbe9573a049eef60cda4ed
Gifts for artists ? by CATULANDIA • last post Dec 19th
I'm trying to get a gift to an actor friend/writer. Every year I gift him a writing class. This year I'd like to give him something different. But I'm out of ideas
Need a site to find voice actors for free work by gibbbehh • last post Dec 19th
That title sounds horrible lmao Im trying to make a MCU style intro and I just need a bunch of different people to say 1 line so I can overlap them. I checked in r/recordthisforfree but it seems like a pretty dry sub. Would any of you happen to know of a active website I can go to and post a advertisement on?
I think i’m a good actor. Maybe I have what it takes - unfortunately by TryingMyHardestNot2 • last post Dec 18th
I’ve lived a fucked up life. I had to act in order to survive. Not in a professional sense but as a literal way to survive. Act like you’re happy. Act like things are okay. Act like you like people. Act like you love. Act like you know. Maybe I do though? Maybe I am though? Are there any famous actors who’ve come from fucked up lives that made it? I can be anyone I want to be. Especially if I can relate to them. Where do I start? I have access to NYC and I could always move to LA. The difference between me and many is that acting wasn’t a choice for me. It might be now in a technical sense but I’m starting to believe that it’s one of my strongest skills and I’m thinking of pursuing it. Who knows, maybe I suck at it. Which would be ironic and hysterical but something tells me my ability to fool everyone in my life, even the closest people to me, might mean I’m better than I want to be. I love film too. But fucked up roles would suit me best.
Will Anti-Depressants Make Me a Worse Actor? by Zakaroo_ • last post Dec 18th
There was a post about this from 8 years ago, but there's a lot more people here now as well as different medication so I thought I'd ask this again. I got prescribed for 150mg of Wellbutrin daily and I'm super worried that it will dull my emotions and make emotionally connecting in a scene harder. I'm already not very sensitive to emotions compared to most actors. I'd love to hear about anyone's experience using anti-depressants.
Question about pricing by StillAssistance • last post Dec 18th
Hello, I want to ask a question... Due to personal reasons (Reasons I do not want to disclose) I want to ask if some voice actors (not all) accept rev share as payment? Again this is for personal reasons.