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Would it be ok bad taste to "hire" actors for a no budget no pay movie? by justaskingg611 • last post Sep 12th
I'm a recent grad and have zero money or budget for filmmaking but i have some bare minimum equipment and want to start making shorts and such. Problem is I don't really have any actor buddies, so would it be in bad taste to hit up my local college's theatre department to ask if any actors would be interested in participating in my short films. I honestly would not be able to pay them. The best i could do is provide pizza and drinks and of course a copy of their scenes if they want to use it in a reel or something. The project isn't really for profit, it would probably just go up on youtube and maybe entered into local film festivals depending on how it comes out. I don't expect much views if any on youtube for example, but if I were to make money off of it, i feel it would be fair to contact the actors again and pay them a fair cut. So do y'all think anyone would be interested in this, should i even bother asking? Edit: title should say: would it be IN bad taste...
Pay bumps for actors (not background)? by TimPrice2 • last post Sep 12th
I've done enough background acting in LA to be pretty familiar with the pay bumps. Do regular, non-background actors get the same bumps? It seems like the same things would apply, but I can't find rates for non-background pay bumps. When I google actor bumps all of the results are for background. I've tried looking through the SAG-AFTRA website but I don't think I'm looking in the right place. I'm assuming the same bumps would apply (wardrobe, late meals, etc) but I don't know if the rates are the same or higher. Do any of you know where I can find info on pay bumps for non-background?
Recall fee for commercial by SarahRupert • last post Sep 12th
Hi all I had an audition on Friday for an advert. I’m pretty sure I didn’t get it, as they need someone for costume fitting next Friday. One of the other actors waiting in the audition asked the receptionist who he should invoice for his recall fee. Mr Google has informed me this is around £50 and seems quite unique to commercials. I’m UK-based and unrepresented. Is it rude to ask the casting assistant for the £50? Is it something only agents can claim? Thanks
Any sites similar to Casting Call Club? by lmaomax2 • last post Sep 12th
With Behind The Voice Actor's casting call sectional going down, I'd like to know some more sites that are similar to ccc. I've already seen Voice Acting Club and am part of their discord already.
Children's Audio Book by fobbfobbfobb • last post Sep 12th
Hi, Long story short - self funding a book to be published and im basically looking for some voice actors who'd be interested in helping me with a story. I can only charge £20 for the role and have the following characters; a friendly tiger, a manatee, general narrator, a whale, a shark and an otter. thanks
My first SAG national commercial is about to start airing!! :D by garbagepancake • last post Sep 12th
Hey guys! I'm a low/no income disabled actor, (that's relevant here I swear lol), and I'm so excited about this I wanted to share :D Plus, while I've got you here... (sorry if this isn't allowed, I'll remove it if it is), I'd also love some speculation from you folks as to what my earnings might be from this. I had been starting the process of applying for SSI, (disability income), and I won't qualify, or need to for a while, if this commercial brings in enough money for me to live off of for the time being. I'll put all the details of everything in a comment, so you can read that if you're willing/want to throw out your best guess. I'd really appreciate it. Sending good vibes to all of you. Acting is so fun, but it's not very forgiving. I hope that through any difficult times you face, you keep your love, your joy, and your passion for the craft. Cheers :)
Dealing with burn out as an actor by Hot-Ad-313 • last post Sep 12th
I’m gonna keep this as short and simple as I can. So since January I’ve been dealing with burn out and I’ve been trying to keep pushing through because I haven’t really had time to have a break. And not just like a few days break I mean a few weeks worth of a break. I’m currently in college (i major in theater) as well as working as well as being full-time in our theater program. Right now we’re doing a show and I was cast as the lead. I have so many lines to remember and I’m just struggling more than I usually do to remember them. I feel like it has to do with the fact I feel so burnt out from literally everything. We’ve only been practicing this play for two weeks and he wants us to be off book. There’s so much dialogue in this play, especially for my character I say a lot. I just feel tired and drained all the time, I love acting with all my heart but right now my brain just cannot focus. I don’t know what to do I feel like a bad actor, and I don’t wanna let down any of the other actors that I’m acting with. I just don’t know how to stay focus and remember all the lines I need to.. how do i push through this??
Do you y’all think removing tonsil would greatly improve someone’s voice? by Arthurthegreat47 • last post Sep 11th
I been reading about tonsil, and I’m planing on become an actor, I talked to friend of mine and says that my voice is a bit nasally and not very clearish Do you think this surgery would be HUGE for me? Thanks, and I would like a feedback.
Casting? by Strict_Carpenter_661 • last post Sep 11th
Hi all, where’s the best place to find casting for new actors. I live in the UK and I’m fairly new so was hoping someone could advise me. Thanks
Is there a clever way to check your commercial’s analytics on iSpot.tv? by irepMiami • last post Sep 11th
Just wondering if anyone else has been able to, I know iSpot isn’t really for the actors anymore.
We love this scene over on r/movies by FANGtheDELECTABLE • last post Sep 11th
Setup - Fox is an actor who is a 'ride along' with Woods (real cop) It is a great comic scene about masculinity. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnw2xelFnqQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnw2xelFnqQ) Fox gets lots of sight (side?) gags but Woods drunken silence as he grasps for words is perfect. I ain'y no thesp' , but my theory is that it was 'workshopped' a great deal. Watch Fox, he has a 'stereotyping' female action for every shot. He is playing a male actor 'hamming it up' , but he does not steal attention or the scene. It is just so well crafted , there is so much going on. And it is shot really tight in on their faces too. The props and barman are there for timing and to let the gags 'land'.
How old is Robin Frates? by Zar4500 • last post Sep 11th
I was rewatching the movie "Puppet Master" Which is a movie made in 1989 and there is this actress named Robin Frates. She looks to be 20 to 30 years old but I am so fascinated as to how little information there is about her. Nobody knows how she died nor how long she lived, or even if she got married or not, at this point I just want to know her age but to find out at least what happened to her would be great! [Robin Frates](https://preview.redd.it/c5fprgerozm71.jpg?width=210&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e36294fccae176f46f57551d473d79460d490e0d)
Why do actors get their hair and makeup done BEFORE getting dressed? by bandcampconfessions • last post Sep 11th
I get not wanting to get makeup on the costume, but won’t you do that when you pull it over your head? And in addition to getting it on the costume, won’t you also ruin the makeup and your hair? It just doesn’t make as much sense to me as getting dressed first, then just putting a makeup bib on over the costume while you do hair/makeup.
Question about appearance during casting process. by Ramoach • last post Sep 10th
What would happen if you were a male actor with a seemingly full head of hair who was cast in a role based off a self tape, but it turns out you're bald at the back? If this isn't something they desired for the role, how would this be navigated when you turn up to filming/wardrobe test? Same thing for tattoos.
In your experience, what is your number one "must have" for improving sound? by FicusWaititree • last post Sep 10th
Right now, I'm trying to finesse my quality of sound without having to spend TOO much money. I understand that any investment will be worthwhile in the long run, but as I save up to make sophisticated changes to my at home studio I want to feel out what I can do now to improve the sound of the actual audio. \*For reference, (and I'm embarrassed to type this as a working VO actor) I record in a closet, with cardboard as panelling, a yoga mat on the ground, a blanket as curtain nailed to the wall around me and my blue yeti mic that plugs in to a USB port on my Mac and use audacity to edit. Yes, I have a pop filter. \*\*I have booked work in radio commercials and series dubbing. My agents want me to dedicate the next few weeks on getting better sound because the actors with better quality are edging me out.
to tape or not to tape... by BitterRabbitKid • last post Sep 10th
**TLDR; I don't like a script for an audition I have. I don't want to be in this movie. Do I still send in the tape?** This is rambly, bare with me. Hello! So my team sent me a self tape request, and I'm reading the script, and it's just awful... I confirmed the audition before reading the script. I normally do, it's never been a problem for me. I'm only 50 pages in and it is so dated, sexist, lame, and overall I'm just really offended by it. This is the first time I've felt so strongly about material sent to me. I don't fall in love with every script, but this one just feels like a gross flashback to early 2000s trashy late night rom-coms, in the \*worst\* way. Yes, I will finish reading it to see if it redeems itself, but based on the structure and some of the language used to describe women in the stage directions, I'm not hopeful. The project's got a notable team and actor attached to it, so I know it's legit. I'm just morally against and bored and exhausted of this kind of movie. So do I still submit for it? I'm worried about upsetting my team (my manager is a no-nonsense, serious, business lady--and she's hella good at her job) by turning something down. I don't want to come off as lazy for not wanting to tape or like a picky actor. I've booked some good jobs, but I don't feel like I'm in a place to turn down roles right now. I've only ever turned down auditions because of scheduling conflicts. I'm thinking of taping for it (the sides are 3 simple pages), and then adding a note to my team saying how I feel about the script? At the end of the day I don't want to be in this movie, you're gonna have to pay me a butt load of money to do it. I'm just trying not to disappoint anyone. I'm fairly new with my manager and she works with a really reputable company. We've been working together under a year, so I'm still trying to impress her and show her I'm dedicated. oy vey thanks for reading if you made it this far
Can anyone relate to this? by Ihavesomequestions58 • last post Sep 10th
Has anyones past experiences assisted them on their journey as an actor/actress so far? Here is my story. I fell in love with acting at 14. But I had no foundation I knew no one who acted and my parents didn't speak english. It felt like theater or acting was out of my reach I had no one to guide me. Through high school the older I got the higher level sports I would play. I reached a level of sport that was so cut and dry. "You're too small, lose more weight, get faster, get stronger..." sitting the bench when you know you are better and still being yelled at. When I graduated I didn't want to continue in sports. I was coming back from a injury that had me kept me out of sports for 6 months. My body was tired. Torn ligaments, constant aches. I knew I was done. When I turned 19 I wanted to look for something to do so I picked up acting at a well known school in NYC. I got to acting and started training with teachers in addition meeting my comrades aka my competition. I noticed even until today that when I would come out of a class people would be upset or angry about what the teacher said "did you hear his tone... ugh." Some person came to me after class once and said don't feel bad about what he said. In regards to an acting teacher getting a little loud at me trying to get something through to me. I didn't even realize he did anything wrong. Acting is cut and dry. It's hard. Landing a role is tough. Audition after audition. No and no. I've seen people quit the entire journey as a whole. Sports has made me unfazed to literally everything. Even the "mean" people don't seem mean at all. BUT... I have heard of some disrespectful teachers. But thats the beauty of this career. You get to make your own decisions. I gotta say if you want to get into acting it's not as scary as people claim it is. Just be prepared to be more disappointed than cheerful lol. Do it for the love of it. Sorry for any grammar errors lol.
How hard is it getting a job in voice acting? by EndtimesTyrant • last post Sep 10th
When I was a kid, I want to become an actor but quickly throw that dream upon realizing that I will be competing with lots and lots of people for a role. I am now working in a different field. my question is how hard is it for you to get a role for a project? how many of you are still struggling to find a role? are you willing to work for free or a low pay of 0.01$ per word to either get an experience or an edge over other candidates? Say, I am going to make a visual novel with fully voiced dialogue and planning to make a small profit out of it. Therefore, I can’t pay much even tough it is a commercial project. would you apply for that role? (Assume financial compensation is low).
Networking: "Dig the Well Before You are Thirsty" by stringtownie • last post Sep 10th
Listening to a podcast with Jordan Harbinger as the guest, and this came up. It's brilliant, and they go on to discuss networking (in general, not for actors although its an LA based podcast) for quite a while. I feel like "networking" is so misunderstood by aspiring actors and many other folks, and this is a great description about what IMO "real" or productive and professional networking is. The podcast is at [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jordan-harbinger/id1064978212?i=1000534542569](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jordan-harbinger/id1064978212?i=1000534542569) and you probably should fast forward at first unless you are interested in three LA gals talking about 'ladygang' stuff! Trust me though, the networking discussion was a surprise gem. Don't feel like listening? "Dig the well before you are thirsty" means create your network before you need it. Make relationships and be a giver. Connect other people. Offer help. Stay in touch with people without needing anything. For details give it a listen.
Untitled Bosch Spin-Off by Michael Broderick • last post Sep 10th
So, glad to have worked on the new Bosch spin-off for Amazon last week. After auditioning for 4 different roles since it started production, we finally found the right fit. Had a great time trading impulses with Bosch himself, Titus Welliver. Thanks to CD Vickie Thomas for keeping the faith!