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Spotlight and making your own work (U.K. BASED) by agnesroddy • last post Jul 1st
U.K. actors - It’s pretty difficult to exist in the industry without spotlight. A lot of advice says to create your own work - but spotlight doesn’t take student films and I’ve heard they are picky with theatre. But hypothetically if I wrote and produced my own play, and paid to put it on - would that count as a credit? I’m really just curious. For those not on spotlight yet - what’re yourself plans? Wanna put on a play? Make a short film? …… joking ish. Edited to add: if you’re in the USA/ not U.K. then don’t worry about spotlight, it’s a U.K. gatekeeper to the industry and nearly impossible to get an agent without it.
Am I a fraud? UPDATE by Iceycat1234 • last post Jul 1st
Am I a fraud Hi so I had an audition back in January went real received a callback, callback went great as I’m being moved up in a small window of actors for a lead roll in a feature film. The problem I’m struggling with is 1. I’m nonunion, 2. My acting experience is only about a year and a half, and 3. I have no representation currently and my credits are slim. Am I overthinking this? Do I need to get an agent to get this role ASAP? What should I do any help? UPDATE! Reddit I hate to inform you that although the second callback went awesome and the director said he loved my audition and that I would be contacted after, I have no received any word from the director. However, the good news is that I shaded that feeling of imposter syndrome! All and all I’m glad for the opportunity and if I hear back I will definitely make an update post! So thank you to everyone for the feedback from 100 days ago sorry for the super late update post for those of you who were still interested in this update!
Nolan north by Iceycat1234 • last post Jul 1st
Hey Reddit not sure if many of you are familiar with Nolan north but I have a question about his career in connection with mine. Now Nolan north never started out as a voice actor he just naturally was being submitted for voice over work. Ok now the question I have about this is do you have to pursue solely Voice acting to get voiceover work. Personally I love acting all kinds of acting I’m not picky. One form of acting that interests me in motion capture which is exactly what Nolan north does. So the second question can I just pursue natural acting like on camera acting and just ask my agent to submit me to motion capture and voice over roles? Or do I have to pursue voice acting to get those kinds of roles? Sorry if this confusing lol if you have any questions about clarification I’ll do my best thanks guys.
Demo/Sample Feedback by Tired_Pixie • last post Jun 30th
Hi everyone! I'm an aspiring voice actor, too new to actually have a proper demo reel. Instead, I used various free/public domain scripts, recorded them, and uploaded them all into a folder. If you have the time, I would really appreciate from feedback. I'll probably update it occasionally, but for now I have things recorded in English, German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. There's a document in the folder with sources and a bit of explanation on the language/accent used. Thank you in advance! [Samples of My Voice](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HBiIkrQiKN5hChWg6FbipeC9bsCPyA27?usp=sharing)
A Reenactment of a Vulnerable Moment In My Life by lunchwild • last post Jun 30th
Im the subject of a docu series chronicling actors with disabilities. Along with interviews and on location shooting (auditions, on set etc.) I’m reenacting moments from my past to be spliced together with voice over. One of these moments was the day I woke up and realized it happened. I thought I had resolved those feelings. Turns out they weren’t quite as settled as I believed. We shot several sequences - me waking up in bed, brushing my teeth - the whole morning routine, and then finishing with sitting alone knowing that I had lost my hearing. What started as kind of campy reenactment footage quickly evolved into some of the best ‘work’ I’ve ever done. Let me tell you how for the first time since losing most of my hearing I let myself feel all of the pain and anger I had been burying. With three cameras rolling I was given permission to just be - and it was undeniably cathartic. Even though it wasn’t ‘acting’ per se, it was bound by many of the rules acting places on you (blocking, eye-lines etc.) and even with those rules I was able to pull up from the shadows my hurt and show it unapologetically in all of its fire and rage in a controlled, subdued manner that was both true and laser focused. I wasn’t playing a character, I was being myself and everything I am.. and to be quite honest, this is the shit I’m here for. To show up. All of me.
Is It Better to Have an Okay Demo Than No Demo at All? by FurmidableCat • last post Jun 30th
I am actually talking about a TV hosting demo (and I am also an actor) but I haven’t found any hosting subreddit so I am asking this here because it can be pretty similar. In my demo, I have a good variety of different hosting gigs: scripted, vlog, interview in person, interview with a specialist on zoom, three camera live, etc. However, the quality is not very good. I am not talking about my hosting skills but how it was filmed. It doesn’t show that I was working on the most professional sets because of the low quality, but it shows that I have experience and skills. Do you think it is better to have an “okay” demo until I can find something better or is it better to show nothing at all? Thank you!
Referral from a friend? by Iceycat1234 • last post Jun 30th
So recently I became friends with an actor I met on a short film set. He’s been giving me great exposure and has given me a great opportunity in a really unique YouTube video with lots of exposure. Would it be too much to ask him to refer me to his agency?
Decline auditions on Actors Access by notbasicbitch • last post Jun 30th
Does ur agent know each time you decline an audition on Actors Access?
Has Zendaya always exclusively used her first name? by shugarshlong • last post Jun 30th
Like professionally? Because as an actor I’d like to go with my first name only since its memorable and if it ever happens that im super successful i want my name to be easily rememberable. My first name is 3 syllables and last is 2. I was advised to use both names unless i reach a point where people just happen to start using my first name only to describe me… Idk if that will ever happen if im professionally known as both. So if anyone knows whats best id appreciate that. Also the zendaya question, like did she use her first and last name for the start of her career or has it always been just the first?
Feeling bad about an audition :(,Is it supposed to be this way? by N0M4D6 • last post Jun 30th
Hi! so recently I've been to an audition (should mention this was my first audition ever) for a series and I've made it past the first round and I've got a callback for a chemistry test with some other actors and since then it's been about 2 weeks and they asked me to send some photos to see how I fit with other actors, anndddd then yet again another 2 weeks pass by and no word until the producer messages me and says that I didn't get the main role, at first I was kind of bummed out by it but not too much but now I'm realllyyy bummed out by it, and I've seen the producer post the other actors on their story and I don't recognize anyone I've been with at the chemistry test so I know they didn't get it I'm feeling really bad about myself, is it supposed to be this way? kind of curious just so I can prepare myself for the future
What do I need to do? by Awkward-Ideal • last post Jun 30th
So on actor’s access, I get a lot of requests for self tapes through eco cast. But I’ve never booked before. What were the things you did to really shine on your self tapes?
From an actors point of view how do you feel when listening to my voice-over demo? by Acting58 • last post Jun 30th
I started off acting but about a month ago I've began to do voice-over for animation. I was curious how an actor's reactions would be to my voice-over? Would you be able to give me feedback? You can find it at the top of my website. [www.rickgerra.com](https://www.rickgerra.com) The animation reel is tailored for anime.
A thought I had from browsing wallstreetbets by banananuttttt • last post Jun 30th
When someone has a big win and turn like 1k into 50k, the top comment is always "congrats and fuck you!" And man I wish us actors said that to each other more often. If an actor friend I have gets a bit win, I really am happy for them, so congratulations. But also it's my dream too, and in a small way, fuck you. We all get a little jealous, doesn't mean we can't acknowledge it, I think it would be healthy!
[PAID GIG] Romance - Duet Narration - Looking for Male Narrator by childish5iasco • last post Jun 30th
Hey there, voice actors! Looking for some talent for a new audiobook project. Rate starts at $60/PFH for narration only (no editing, mixing, or mastering), but the client is willing to hear out everyone and their rates. Client notes on role: >The character is from Detroit, Michigan born and raised. Mid-30s. Hispanic, doesn't need an accent but "just a hint" of one would be nice but not necessary. Investment Broker at a top firm. He is confident, sexy, suave, and overall down to earth. Relaxed not uptight or stiff nor too formal. E-mail me at [antoine@antoinebandele.com](mailto:antoine@antoinebandele.com) if interested. Make sure your subject line says "In Between Chemistry"
So in Meet the Robinsons why does Lewis have 2 voice actors? by BobsBurgerLover1998 • last post Jun 30th
Hi so it has said that Lewis has 2 voice actors and I kinda wanna know if Jordan Fry voiced him all the way or Daniel Hansen? And also he has an adult voice actor too? But my real question is why does he have 2 for most of the film? Did they want him to sound young? Just my thought?
Anyone have experience with Scribe Audio? by Gardenin_Hoe • last post Jun 30th
Someone from Scribe Audio reached out for an audition to join their voice over team and I’m a little skeptical of their payment model. It seems like a content mill for audio, but I would love to hear if anyone else has had experience with them or could shed light on whether I’m being overly cautious here. “Scribe Audio is producing audiobooks of multiple genres, both fiction and non-fiction. Our payment model is not per hour based, rather on the revenue a book generates. Payment is scalable to all the books your voice will be narrating. That is, payment will depend upon the number of audiobooks your voice is producing instead of the sales each book generates. We have a huge volume of books and each voice actor is projected to get 3000-4000 dollars per month in revenue.” My worry is that this may be a scam in order to get inexperienced voice actors to sign a contact promising a steady paycheck but demanding perhaps an unrealistic amount of audiobooks to be produced a month in order to meet that kind of income target.
Sometimes you just need to believe in yourself a little bit longer by AJDon82 • last post Jun 30th
Digital Spy: Schitt's Creek star Annie Murphy nearly quit acting before landing Netflix role. http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a36878271/schitts-creek-annie-murphy-nearly-quit-acting/ It's actually not that unusual in the industry to hear stories like this, but it is worth sharing them when you do. While of course not everyone is going to get that 'big break', it's worth remembering that it can and does happen. Earlier this year, I said to my wife that I was done trying to make headway as an actor. Various factors had simply left me tired of the frustration and disappointment that affects so many actors, at so many points in their career. I had made my mind up and was ready to move in another direction and was just going to walk away. But a few days later, I got a call back from a movie that I thought I was never going to get an opportunity on. It was a small but substantial role, so I took the job, still thinking it was going to be my last. But during filming, the director and crew made me feel valued, and they appreciated my work as an actor (something other productions I've worked on just didn't do.) It was enough to encourage me to not give up, and in fact double down on my efforts to create my own opportunities as an actor. That movie will be out in a few weeks. Now I'm not saying the role itself will change my life, or that anyone in the West will even see it, but it will be a huge deal where I'm based, and that at least has the potential to improve my career prospects, if only for the fact that it reminded me that not every production has zero standards and some do value the effort you make. I know there will still be more frustration and disappointment in the future, it's part and parcel of being an actor. But if you love what you do, and value what you do, keep believing that you will get to a place where at least your work is valued and brings you joy. Personally, that's what the movie I filmed this year brought to me, and I think that's a good thing. Of course, you still need to eat and pay rent, and not everyone can be rich and famous, but if you at least have joy and satisfaction in what you do, that's a good place to start, IMHO. From my personal experience, even if you're suffering, as long as you're getting at least one meal a day, and have a roof over your head, keep pushing. Yes, it might suck, yes it might be painful, but you have to keep pushing if this is the life you want, the life you need. Double your effort, do whatever you have to do (without causing suffering to others) to get opportunities, or just do whatever you have to do to create your own! We have a saying here, to Eat Bitter, and if that's what you have to do, do it. No one will judge you if you walk away, of course, and you have to do what's right for you. But if you want to be an actor, IMHO, this IS the right thing to do. So if you make that decision, and decide this path is what you want, make it your own and just keep going. You never know when the next audition will be, or where it could lead!
Is it possible to get into acting without any previous background? by Fickle_Share1845 • last post Jun 30th
I don’t have any previous experience with acting and I’m 17. Most actors have been doing it from a very young age, took classes etc. Is there any way to get into the industry with little experience at my age?