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Veteran voice actor Brent Mukai on how playing Gary from Ratchet and clank became a break out role by Fluffy_Barracuda3985 • last post Sep 10th
Resume question for a newbie by fakepalindromez • last post Sep 10th
Hi, I am very new to acting, just starting out. I don't have any formal training - just some unofficial improv experience - and signed up for Actors Access with the intent of getting into some background work. I got my first Actors Access role which was a supporting role, filming a trailer for a movie script that is trying to get funding. One of the guys I worked with recommended I put it on a resume, which might help get me other roles. I've been looking online, but I'm not sure how I should list it. Since it's a trailer, I feel like putting it under "FILM" is misleading, but I haven't seen any examples that list a title like "TRAILERS" or something. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or is this not something I should put on a resume?
Just sent an audition request back! by louisasnotes • last post Sep 10th
SO, I received an audition request from my Agent for an MOW role. After looking through the 2 page sides a couple of times it appears to me that someone wasn't paying attention. Someone thought: "OK, it's named role and he's in more than 1 scene, so we can give it to a local Union actor, meaning we have the opportunity to see different actor's self-tapes for it." It looks as of it was duly sent out to CD's who duly passed it on to Agents and then to actors without anyone actually looking a it further. The role is for a priest and he is mentioned on 2 pages. One, chatting in the background to a minor character, and one standing next to the Groom in the Wedding scene. So, no scripted lines, no action, no movement. I replied to my Agent: "I'll need some help with direction for this audition. I could just stand there pretending to chat with no-one, but as I don't have a priest costume to wear, it won't have much impact. I could ad lib as the priest to the camera, but this is not what I'm asked for. As this character is only in 2 scenes, and these are the scenes sent to me, I can only guess that this is the totality of the role. How can I present this? I think that my headshot, reel and size card will probably suffice for this audition." I may be a broke actor, but I AM paying attention. Happy Friday, everyone.
Looking for an actress with a deeper voice to (literally) breathe further life into my DnD character - voice sample linked in post [$20 USD, PayPal, Personal Use, No Particular Deadline] by -Lutemis- • last post Sep 9th
Hello! Recently my art addiction has been reaching newer levels, and my favorite DnD character has been gaining a stronger voice in my head, so I want to try and get it actually realized. The voice I'm envisioning for her in my head would be something along the lines of [Kaine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5ULEJ0wm0) from Nier Replicant (Laura Bailey). I'm looking to start on the smaller side first, thinking of a $20 budget via paypal for whatever amount of word's you'd be willing to give for that amount, and I don't have a particular hard deadline. I can be patient with longer times even, so long as I can get updates. Fair warning, I tend to be a repeat customer! A few sample images of my character: [One](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/771230533639471124/885430078614409226/gfdsgfds.png), [Two](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/771230533639471124/885430094808633364/marceline_WM.jpg)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Sep 9th
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.
Question for Agents/Mgrs, Casting Directors, what behind-the-scenes stories can you reveal? by CuspChaser111 • last post Sep 9th
Us actors know only our side. I don't want to hear from actors. I want to hear from YOU. I want to be schooled (real talk) in the business of the craft from your end. I'm not talking about the 'how to act part' but can you just be brutally honest with us on behind the scenes? Direct offers? How much a top 4 agent really means for you (does it really make that much of a difference?) It seems like everyone is a series regular these days - how does that affect things. Can you tell us stories and give advice on your end? Stories of persistence or just warning stories of what NEVER to do as an actor? If you started off acting - what made you stop? What do you wish we knew as actors right now (re: is it truly that important to promote ourselves on tik tok or no?) Sometimes I question myself, "Would Meryl Streep have a tik tok when she was coming up in the 70s/80s?" I truly wonder....
I’m available by ReasonableJuice8192 • last post Sep 9th
I work for free and I’m open to do a lot as I’m new to voice acting and I already have done many short lines for halo machinimas for the past year but they never took off so I do have a bit of experience just let me know I you need a young male voice actor
I got an invitation to audition but have no time to do it. Should I decline? by noclownshere • last post Sep 9th
As mentioned above, I received an eco cast for a self-tape audition on actors access about 1.5 weeks ago. I am currently in 7 classes, working, and auditioning multiple times a week. Any audition is exciting to get. However, this role is for an unpaid short film, I was excited to audition at first, but got slammed with so many other responsibilities that I never made the time to sit down and really work on the audition scene. (8 pages long). Tomorrow is the due date/work date, and I know it’s unprofessional to ignore the audition invitation. Should I just throw the audition together later today after school and submit it? Or is it better this late into the timeframe to just decline the invitation? I am convinced the role is already cast and I won’t be getting it because of the role type, age range, and length of time I waited to submit. What is the more professional way to handle this situation? I have never been in this position before.
Should American actors attend UK conservatories? by SolutionLive7519 • last post Sep 9th
I’m an American actor who is considering studying at a conservatory in the UK. I am interested in RADA, LAMDA, Bristol Old Vic and Guildhall. I’m interested in studying in the UK because: \- Studying in the UK is generally cheaper than studying in the US. \- One would receive training that is comparable to the training in the US. \- The idea of living/studying in another country is exciting. However, one major concern I have is being able to find representation after graduating. I plan to come back to the US after training. In my mind, I would be able to secure an agent in the UK that could then refer me to an agent in the US; but I don’t know if this is actually possible. I’m wondering if anyone might be able to shed some light on this? I would especially appreciate the input of any actors who have attempted to do/have done something like this.
What if there is no acting classes in your area? What should I do to get started? by harshreality35 • last post Sep 9th
I'm a pretty green actor and I'm in the east coast. There aren't any adult acting classes near by. I know no matter your experience getting some acting classes under your belt is pivotal. I've never landed a gig and I do plan to get some professional head shots soon but I wanna get some kind of real experience under my belt before doing that but my location is literally the opposite of for example California or New York or even Atlanta where it's pretty much actors land. I don't wanna pretend that my belief in my raw talent is enough to get me by, it's unrealistic and also moving locations is not in my cards right now. So what should I do to proceed?
Is it worth my time to stay with this agency? by BestTipGiver • last post Sep 9th
I’ve been with a local agency: Big Fish NW Talent, and I’ve been with a particular agent that reps their youth actors for about 7 months. I’ve gotten some auditions and I’ve asked her about some submissions that she apparently submitted me for. I’ve asked her many times about potentially self submitting to roles and asked her about some managements that were interested in signing with me. She denied all of them, and I get a feeling like she really doesn’t like me. All of her answers are blunt, negative, and she’s very sure of her opinions. I’ve asked her to submit me for things that I felt I could accurately portray and she’s denied them, as well as she will answer certain questions differently than when I ask a bunch of industry professionals on. I’ve asked her about potentially submitting to agents and managers outside of the PNW and she has no problem denying my suggestions, but then won’t help me with actually finding them. I’m not sure if I should terminate the contract, or if I should just stay and see what happens. What do you think I should do?
Coaching/Classes in Northern Wisconsin by dinomiah • last post Sep 9th
Howdy folks! I'm working on starting in voiceover. Been doing my research: Dee Bradley Baker's site, VO Buzz Weekly, Voice Over Voice Actor, noodling with my sound equipment from multi-track recordings and all that jazz. I'm signed up for the online beginner commercial class with Voice Over Camp after seeing them recommended here, but I'm really interested in something in-person. Any folks from Northern Wisconsin know any coaches or classes in that area? Technically I'm in Michigan, but it's just as far to Marquette as it is to Green Bay, and as a lifelong Michigander I'm used to people forgetting the UP. Or if you've done both in-person and online coaching, how do they compare? My experience with online versions of other things has been generally that it's worse.
Who is the voice actor for college humor's "Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z" by Jackthepk17 • last post Sep 9th
Hi all! Terribly sorry if this is not the place for this type of post, but I figured if anyone would know who it was it would be this group of lovely people. The voice acting in College Humor's "Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z" is absolutely incredible. I have been searching for the voice actor of this video for a while now and I cannot find any credit to him on any of the video links not a mention of the name in the comments. There isn't even an IMDb page for the short. It's kind of driving me crazy
Recommendation: Quentin Tarantino's First Novel - 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' by musicalslimetutorial • last post Sep 8th
Must read for all actors. He provides so much insight into the entertainment industry writing from his own experience. More insightful than most 'actor's handbooks' I've read. Nothing like the movie in case you were wondering too... Let me know if you check it out! [https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time-Hollywood-Novel/dp/0063112523](https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time-Hollywood-Novel/dp/0063112523)
Why Do Working-Class Actors Have Managers? by musicalslimetutorial • last post Sep 8th
I’ve always wondered this and I’m 6 years into my career now and still don’t know the answer. For working actors, who aren’t famous, don’t have to go on press tours, and have a schedule that they can easily manage themselves, what’s the appeal of getting a manager on top of their agent? That’s just another 15% out of your cheque for what? Is it just to say they have a manager? What do they really provide for working-class actors?
Dumb question, but how the hell do you know if you sound like a person you're doing an impression of or not? by MR_System_ • last post Sep 8th
I sound like so much of an idiot it's laughable. Right. Here's the deal. I've been a voice actor and actor for ... can't remember how long. I've always done original voices for characters, in both acting and just voice acting. However, I also used to be into voice impressions as a sort of "party trick", but I haven't done that in a long time. I'm getting back into it, though, and I cannot for the life of me figure out if I... sound like the people or not? I've got a live feed of my mic in my studio headphones AND I have clips of other impressionists and the real people playing. I listen to the line, repeat it, and it sounds good/accurate ... until I sit back and reflect on it, and suddenly it sounds wrong. Like, one minute I think it's accurate, and the next minute I think it sounds ridiculous. Like all the voices sound the same, or like my impressions of men with higher voices sound like a women, or like SOMETHING IS OFF about them. I'm going insane because I can't tell which part is reality or not. Because I genuinely go back and forth on it *every few minutes*. I never had this problem back when I used to be into this. Hell, back then I didn't even have a mic, yet I was still confident that what I was doing sounded correct (and other people thought so, too). So. Uh. Yeah. Any tips on figuring out whether you actually sound like the person or not? (Without asking other people to review examples; I'm doing this as a surprise for the only person I could ask for help.)
I have braces in my teeth by xammmyxammxxxx • last post Sep 8th
Is it gonna be really harder to find jobs and auditions considering i have braces? Im nervous of what will happen to my career! I want to be a working actor but i think these braces really are gonna be a huge disadvantage for me.
VOICE OVER TIPS | 6 Things No Voice Actor Should Do by Crownstag_voiceover • last post Sep 8th
Reel Editing Research by Rockstabulous • last post Sep 8th
Yes, I'm an editor posting in the acting sub... again. But I'm not just here to advertise to editing, I'm doing a bit of market research, and any input would be fabulous! I'll keep this short. I have 5 years of professional editing experience and am trying to start my own business that would mainly focus on editing reels for actors. I know what I charge normally for editing, but I'm having to rework my pricing and workflow a bit for doing reels. I want my prices to be accessible to actors like you, but also fair to me and my work. The business model I'm looking at right now would be: -$125 for a 1-2 minute reel (usually 3-5 clips) -24-hour turnaround (you send the files, I send a proof before final payment) -Can include headshot and contact info page at the beginning and end if you prefer Is this something that sounds feasible for just starting/working actors? Does it sound high? Low? Are there good places I could meet lots of actors that might be interested? I'm based on LA, but could do this from anywhere. Example reel (I got permission to share this): https://youtu.be/kStuqmptMlg