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Voice actors needed! Full cast audio book project! (More info below) by spiders_frickin_suck • last post Dec 21st
Hey! I’m looking for voice actors of all levels of experience! Even if your brand new it’s fine, as long as your voice fits it I’ll try to help you in any way shape or form! I need voice actors for an audio book / warrior cats fan novel that I’ll be writing along with the help from interactions with others in the calico corner server! Any and all revenue made from any form will be split 100% equally between all voice actors, artist and other members! I’m not in this for the money, I’m in this for being able to create these stories and the only reason I need money is to help continue to create quality content with other individuals! I will receive the least out of all of the members so that I can give you all more while still funding this! If your interested feel free to DM me or leave a comment below asking for more details!
Not-so-little rant (i apologize in advance) by MikeTheKnight06 • last post Dec 21st
I've always been an avid actor: I started acting professionally at the start of this year, and I’ve made quite some progress up to the end of this year, cus I've gotten headshots, joined a TV acting class, auditioned for and successfully signed with an agent and been involved in numerous stage productions, short/student films, etc. (usually as an extra for films) and have had opportunities to do a bunch of auditions through my agent. I loved doing this and didn’t care at all about how much time it used up. But around the time I signed with my agent, which was 2 or 3 months ago, my brother who wasn’t as interested in acting but did do a stage acting class occasionally suddenly seemed very interested in signing with the agent as well. So, we did it all again but with my brother: headshots, signing with the same agent, signing up for Spotlight (this website that gets you casting calls). I think it’s important here to realize that this wasn’t an easy fix, headshots cost about £150 per session and the agent we’re with requested £10 monthly admin fee to cover workshops (this was a very reputable agency which has been known to create quite a few popular actors) so to get into professional acting you actually need to prepare for quite an investment money-wise. Fellow actors know what I’m talking about. But anyway, we did this all for my disinterested brother, who went along with it as if he was completely passionate about the acting industry. And from the moment he joined, it was clear that he did not care at all about what happened to his acting career: he neglected his online profiles, did little acting-related stuff and only trudged through his self-tapes and auditions because I was nagging him to do them, and he found me annoying. Heck, sometimes when we spent too long on an audition tape he’d begin complaining about the time and try to sneak downstairs to play on his PS4. But you get the point, he did absolutely nothing on his own to try and advance his acting career; if it weren’t for me, he’d probably have been dropped by the agency. I probably sound a bit selfish right now, but you’d likely feel the same way if you were in my position. So about 2 months pass by with us doing that, and I’ve been feeling a significant lack of self-tape requests coming into my inbox. My brother, meanwhile, has received almost quadruple the amount of self-tape requests, and he’s clearly getting visibly frustrated at the amount of work he needs to do in place of his free time which he normally uses to watch YouTube, play video games, etc. etc. So, 1 night on a considerably long self-tape, in the middle of rehearsing his lines, he turns and tells me he’s no longer interested in acting professionally. I ask him why, and he admits that it’s because he just doesn’t feel that passion and would rather spend his time doing more fun stuff rather than devoting entire nights to learning lines and filming. I think fair enough, so the next day we tell our parents, but they completely disagree. They accuse him of being too weak and is only giving up because it’s getting too hard. In the end, he stays with the agent but it’s abundantly clear that he no longer wants to do this. Now we move to present day. I come home from the last day of school (the last day of my mock exams as well, what a brilliant end of exam surprise) and my mum tells me my brother has been contacted by the agency to tell him that he’s automatically been accepted for a film job produced by Marvel. Yes, you read that right, freaking MARVEL STUDIOS asked him to come along to film something without even needing an audition. I take a few moments to digest that information. My brother, a kid who has no interest in acting professionally, doesn’t want to give up his time to do auditions, doesn’t give a rat’s ass about whether he makes it in the acting industry, just landed a job for one of the biggest movie producers in the world without even needing to audition, while me, someone who actually puts in the effort, the hard work and the hope into my career (and, mind you, his career as well simply because I'm obliged to as his older brother), hasn’t received even an audition request for about a month now. That’s right. People can just shove that “opportunity will only come to those who are prepared” idiom down the drain. Because here I am, a walking talking piece of evidence that completely debunks that myth. I guess life is just like that: handing opportunities on a silver platter to those who don’t give two \*\*\*\*s about them as opposed to the ones who have put in the work, the effort, the passion, and who have been waiting for something like this to crop up for ages. Now I'm not trying to say anything bad about the acting industry, the agency, my parents, my brother; what I just want to get off my chest right now and rant about is the fact that life just flips you off with a random number generator even though you’ve worked so so hard for this. Words can't describe the wretched feeling I have in myself right now. And I know my brother deserves none of the blame, but I can't help but feel dejected. Thank you for coming to my TED talk, I’ll go quietly
Looking to hear from actors who’ve incorporated by CanineAnaconda • last post Dec 21st
I set up a corporation at the beginning of this year for tax reasons I won't get into, but for next year, it would probably make sense not to continue. Does anyone here have an S-corp, LLC or any other corporation you find useful to keep going even when your acting income has stayed low? Not looking for financial advice, I just want to hear other actors incorporation experiences and what makes them keep it or made them dissolve it?
*PAID* Voice Actor Required by LiveStreamHub • last post Dec 21st
Hello, I am looking for a fun and engaging voice actor who is versatile and can do voice overs similar to these types of videos. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuHjAFW\_vSk&ab\_channel=TheFanatic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuHjAFW_vSk&ab_channel=TheFanatic) Please shoot me a DM if you're interested in doing Paid voice overs, and if you can send me a link to your sample work.
(PAID) Audio Drama Subsister - 3 Roles (Female) by CreatiScope • last post Dec 21st
I am working on a fictional audio drama called Subsister: A Real Podcast (as you can tell from the account name!) and I am currently looking for a few voice actors to fill out an isolate episode within the story. I've posted here in the past, so this might sound familiar, I'm just looking for another 3 for a Bonus Episode I am producing. All 3 roles are for women, but feel free to audition for any or all characters you feel you would be a good fit for. There will be audition lines down below with the rates attached to each character. There's no deadline on the submissions, so I'll keep them open until they are casted. **Sonja (30s-50s): Former entertainment website writer, trying to do some real journalism ($75)** \-"Hello, this is Sonja Orbison. I used to be a reporter... That's not true. I wrote for CBT, I was a glorified gossip columnist for the show Subsister. Something never felt right about the night it ended though. It's been years, but I finally decided to pursue the story further." **Delphi (20s-40s): Former assistant producer from the show, harboring a dark secret ($50)** \-"Yes. But, if you pursue it, there's no going back. You're right, that you were wasting your time writing for the show. But, I've given you a lot here. Whether or not you can understand what I've said, that's something different entirely." **Barista (20s-30s): A barista working at the coffee shop ($20)** \-"Oh, the caller said that Miss Murray would be with another woman. And, they described... well, you." Thank you so much for checking out this post and hope everyone has a happy holiday season. ​ EDIT: Contact info! You can email me directly at [creatiscope@gmail.com](mailto:creatiscope@gmail.com) And, if you want to hear what the podcast is generally about, here is a [Trailer](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UetMXXaAxBD0e72l_3v2JkeK0083DlMz/view?usp=sharing)
Meisner Classes in NYC? by sp00kysabrina • last post Dec 20th
Hey! Does anyone have any specific NYC class recommendations that have Meisner courses? I was looking into The Acting Studio (note-not The ACTORS Studio lol) but after doing some reviewing online I hear a lot of people saying it's not that good and even scammy, so now I'm back at the drawing board. So anybody have any good recs for a 19 year old who has been acting a little over a year and has only consistently taken 1 acting class and is now looking for something new? Hopefully a well-known class since I hear agents and casting directors like that? lol (affordable/cheap would be ideal but, y'know, can't have your cake and eat it too)
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.