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Financial planning as an Actor questions by Wutini • last post Dec 6th
Hey guys, so, I understand as actors, we have very irregular work schedules and saving can sometimes be hard, but as I get older, I need to look towards my future. I understand SAG-AFTRA has a pension plan, which I’m on my way to qualifying for, but other than that, have any of you who are working actors looked in to retirement funds; ROTH, IRA, or 401k’s? What works best for you as actors?
Are you SAG or SAG eligible? Tell us the events that led you to being eligible for SAG. by PrestigiousLeg3510 • last post Dec 6th
So for me it was pretty amazing and definitely God's work. I hadn't been doing anything with acting for a year and it was right when covid hit. I was pretty depressed and had nothing in me to kreate with, but then I got this email. It Said "hey we think you're a perfect match for this role" and the role was BG for a movie being produced by LeBron James company. So I thought "oh wow, that's pretty cool." After researching further, I found out it was also a Happy Madison production which I was about to be working on the same set as my favorite actor, I couldn't believe it. But the coolest thing outside of Adam speaking briefly to me in between takes, was that bc they paid us SAG rate, for the covid test, and 12 days in a hotel BEFORE we even headed to set... I was SAG-eligible by the second day in the hotel! Nothing but God man. Tell us your story!
BHB Big Heads Book by Hellaraiser_ • last post Dec 6th
Screen actors with big heads are more likely to get work. Its apparently a common saying and makes sense because big heads look good on the big screen.
Going to LA for 2 weeks, is it worth connecting with actors? by Locogooner • last post Dec 6th
I’m producer / writer coming from London to LA as one of my films has a limited theatrical release. Looking to build my pool of industry friends I know stateside. Is it worth connecting with actors even if I may not have a project for them, right there and then? I have some scripts but all in the early development phase.
volunteering in acting/voice acting by Dakota_winns • last post Dec 6th
Hello, I am a young inspiring actor/voice actor and would love to volunteer in anything at all(appropriate of course). I am from Australia and love watching short films and gameplays, when watching these videos and such have always wanted to be in that position. if you can even consider asking me, I will do it completely free of charge. you can contact me either by commenting on this post or at my email, [Dakotaaltman105@gmail.com](mailto:Dakotaaltman105@gmail.com) thank you,
Audio Production experience? by Ok_Writing251 • last post Dec 6th
I’m unhappy with my current (unrelated to VO) job so I’m considering quitting and getting an associates degree in Audio Production (with some courses in video production as well). My goal with this is to give me skills and accreditation to earn a decent living while simultaneously extending my knowledge about the whole audio process so I can be a more complete voice actor when I choose to pursue it full-time. Does this seem like a sensible route to take? Does anybody have a similar experience?
Has anyone made their own project and found any benefits from it? by MaveInfinite • last post Dec 6th
Right now, I'm in the process of making a short. I'm putting 4-5K into this. I'm done waiting for auditions or "Hollywood" to come to me, so I'll make them come to me..if that makes sense. You always hear the #1 way to get your foot in the door is to make your own work...IMO, eventually every actor will come to that avenue. And here I am. So I wanted to know, for those that made a project and put some good hard cash, time, and sweat into it..did you find any benefits? Like did it help you land an agent? or manager? Anything positive? I'd love to hear positive stories!!
The idea that people can record several paragraphs in one take is insane to me by Englishhedgehog13 • last post Dec 5th
I practice every day by recording myself reading things and I always have to stop after a paragraph at best. Normally, I have to to stop for a moment before I can even jump from one sentence to the other. I've been practicing my speech and breathing exercises for months now and this is the best I can do. And yet the average professional actor can say in 5 minutes what takes me half an hour at minimum. Obviously, the most blatant answer is to keep practicing. Which I'm going to do. But even then, the idea of reaching a third of the ability of people I see on TV just doesn't feel fathomable.
Which Actor or Actress would make you watch an movie because they are in it. by africandiamond • last post Dec 5th
I am wondering is there an Actor or Actress would make you watch an movie because they are in the movie?
Haircut questions by Iceycat1234 • last post Dec 5th
This might get downvoted. Recently signed to a talent agency. My headshots are with my medium length hair, unfortunately I made a bet a year ago to get a buzz cut if my team in fantasy football loses. Well, I’m the loser and also I’m a signed actor now (19). What should I do? I’m gonna inform my agent if this change but I’m not sure how negatively this will impact casting thoughts?
Kissing scenes and sex scenes are cheating by dreamup1234 • last post Dec 5th
There's an actor I know who broke up with his girlfriend because he found out, she was doing a kissing scene with her co star and she had feelings for him, people say "it's a job" but you don't realize they're giving you a license to "Cheat" imagine how many actors and actresses who are married or in a relationship caught feelings for there co stars while doing a kissing scene. I'm also an actor and professional magician and kissing scenes is a license for cheating lol I understand why Neal McDonough never kiss on screen
Do you have to remember lines word for word when acting? by spankyourkopita • last post Dec 4th
I know nothing about acting but one thing that always seemed really hard to do is remember lines. I can barely do a presentation in front of everyone for a couple of minutes without forgetting stuff. I can't imagine what it would be like to do a 2 hour movie word for word. For me, I'd probably be better at knowing what the role is and trying to act like the character they want me to be. I have no clue how much they let you be free but it certainly would take a massive amount of pressure off. I'm just the type of person where no matter how much I practice lines I won't ever get it right and will fall to the pressure in the moment. Anyways I'm Just curious about this because I have no clue how actors/actresses do it.
The thought process of actors. don't you get embarrassed when doing all those crazy, weird things? by DragRepresentative83 • last post Dec 4th
How do you think about things, I mean you have to do all these weird things, have sex on camera, kiss each other even if you hate each other, like how do think about those things. I get embarrassed and shy a lot, so I look up to act because they have to do all of this and they seem boder at all.
How do actors draw emotion without becoming emotionally exhausted? by paperbackobsessed • last post Dec 4th
When you’re trying to pull emotions that you aren’t actually feeling how do you do that without feeling so emotionally burnt out at the end of the day? Please give advice
Is it a good idea to do classes at different studios? by meinai88 • last post Dec 4th
To all the Toronto actors (or non Toronto actors), I am currently taking classes at Alza Acting Studio and was wondering if it's a good idea to take classes at another studio. I have taken the beginner class and advanced to the next level (which finishes next week). I was just wondering if I should just stick with one studio or if it is good to expand my horizon and take classes at another studio (I was thinking Armstrong Acting Studio). Any advice would be greatly appericated. Thank you.
AFI Casting Calls by hlwa21 • last post Dec 4th
Hello! I was wondering where you can find casting calls for AFI films? I seem them on Actors Access and Backstage sometimes, but am wondering if they are elsewhere. I'm non-union -- does that matter? Thank you!
Microphone recommendations by unclesoop • last post Dec 4th
Hey! I'm a semi-beginner voice actor, and I have a problem. I have 4 years of stage acting experience, but only a few months of voice acting experience. I currently have a USB Razer Siren X Microphone, that I've used for gaming with friends for a couple of years now. In that aspect, this mic has been really high quality for me. The problem stems - from my understanding - my mic. I've gotten turned down roles because of my mic quality or the background noise, or the fact that I peak when speaking too loud/shouting, even though they say that my performance was great. SO I guess my question is: at different price ranges, what microphones would you guys reccomend? I know for eliminating background noise and peaking, I could move to a different, more compact location to record, or fix it in editing, but just for overall good quality at these different prices, I wanna see what you guys recommend. **Note:** Preferably XLR mics, so if you know of any that fit these budgets, go ahead and recommend some. From $150 and below - From $200 and below- From $300 and below- and $300+ Thanks for your time and recommendations! I appreciate it. If you want, you can include links to these mics, but its not required or anything like that. EDIT: I should add that the Razer Siren X was roughly $100. It sounds alright, but compared to other voice actors' mics, its kinda shit.
NEED AN ACTRESS by manix__s • last post Dec 4th
If anyone interested to do an act for a music video for rap music then do DM me .(Preferably female). Video will be out on youtube and all other major platforms. DM me
Any advice/role suggestions for beginner voice actors? by dz0907 • last post Dec 4th
I'm a...beginner voice actor, I guess you could say. I only voiced for one thing so far, being Boyfriend in an FNF mod. I try to put all my emotion in the voices without sounding annoying. I use my default computer mic and Audacity as my main recording software. Oh ye, and uhh what effects to remove background noise too, as I don't have a proper studio at the moment, only my sofa. As for a demoreel, I don't have that many roles, however I can use that to showcase some impressions I can do/voices for OCs of mine to give people a general idea. Keep in mind, I do it as a hobby and don't take it too seriously!
Have you been auditioning in-person again since the pandemic started? by rainbowsprinkles14 • last post Dec 4th
I'm Los Angeles-based, so I'm mostly curious how it has been for actors in LA, but would love to hear of anyone's experience lately. There was talk in my acting class last year about many or most casting offices choosing to just keep the audition process as self-tapes from the actors at home, emailing them in, but I've been out of the loop a bit since this year with auditioning and was wondering if auditions have gone back to being in-person for a lot of you? Would you say it's 50/50 now, or still more often self-taped, or more often in-person now? Thanks!