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Moved to Melbourne to Kickstart my Acting career by itsango1 • last post Mar 13th
Hi everyone, hoping to hear from a few fellow actors in Melbourne about their acting journey in the Eastern State, and to hopefully get a bit of insight into a couple of agency's that have approached myself. The first agency is Real People Talent Agency, hoping to hear if anyone has had dealings with them and how did it go? did you land big roles at all? The second is Howell Management. again similar sort of thing. and are either ultimately worth it? Thanks a lot
Wanna network(on discord?) by Numbered_ • last post Mar 13th
I'd imagine you do since you're looking at this. Well you should join the group I'm starting up on discord. We're a group from all different backgrounds and interests in the digital media world. We have designers, writers, content creators, developers and actors who all share ideas and collaborate. We would love to welcome you into our group and maybe learn something from each other. I hope to see y'all there Just message me for the link
I want to be a voice actor someday but I don’t know if I could be one :( by Mio_Mugi_115 • last post Mar 13th
hi reddit. im writing this to ask for tips on how to start as a voice actor. 2 years ago, ive started experiencing symptoms of dysphonia. to be honest, it’s something that haunts me a lot :/ i choke on my own words, i sometimes couldn’t even make coherent sentences when talking to others. it feels like i’ve lost my voice. im on the road to healing now though, and promised myself that once i get my voice back... id never take it for granted ever again
26yr old actor who started a bit late. Any advice from mature actors? Spotlight qualifications and training?! by fungus-grump • last post Mar 13th
hey reddit! Now, I have wanted to act since I was little but never believed in myself so here I am, changing my route and chasing the dream. I live in London for geographical context. I've been doing a lot of researching and debating, and to cut the story short... I have been training part time at a great drama school since October (with some breaks due to covid). So I can work and stay afloat too. I am 26 years old which makes my life a little difficult as I cannot get onto spotlight with an agent through the young performers(18-25) so I need to do it with credits or with a qualification which is essentially the current debate. I know age is just a number and I look pretty young so that is a plus for me, but that being said I don't really want to waste time that I don't have (already a year down due to the pandemic). I've been speaking to agents who like me which is great to know, but they all say I need to get on spotlight to be represented by them because of my age (which is totally understandable). Nobody so far is willing to take me on without Spotlight. At this stage I already have a degree in something else so the idea of going back to uni / drama school is... very long. but I am considering doing a full time course 1 or 2 years, so I can get more training and have the qualifications to get onto spotlight. I can't find any ones that clearly state they are a year long AND offer you spotlight membership qualification at the end of it, they all seem to be foundation years or only end in a level 5 qualification when you need a level 6 to get on spotlight. I know it should be the only thing I worry about but it just seems like the catch 22 is real... I can't find good castings / auditions without an agent but agents don't want you when you're 26 and not on spotlight. ​ Any advice from mature actors who started late in life? I know things are different because of the pandemic but is it truly this difficult always to find decent castings that can get me credits for spotlight? I don't want to keep trying this route for 2/3 years and not get anywhere when I can do a qualification that takes the same amount of time which would get me training AND on spotlight
Actor Transformation! by Kari Nissena • last post Mar 13th
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Literally Zero by cinemawitch • last post Mar 13th
So... I've had the dream to be an actor since bla bla bla insert generic story here. I've taken all the classes available to me, read and am still reading tons of acting books, and have a tentative plan to get to LA in 2022... But I want to go to a conservatory or studio (Im 24, I have neither the funds or the patience to get another degree) and they are all asking for resumes... I have... Zero experience past in class performances, voice recitals, and forensics. My mom hated the HS director (the feeling was mutual) but it didn't matter since she would only cast the kids whose family donated or had teacher parents- save for a few who I really really hope have continued to pursue acting. I've never had a job that would let me have time off to work on local films or community theater- they didn't even give me the day to try out. I've been in one play but... Oh my god it was so. Bad. (And Im pretty sure copyright infringement) and I don't think it would look good saying I was a part of it- it was barely a play, it was more a church service you had to pay to watch... It was... Ooof it was bad. I've been panicking about this for... Ever I guess and I'm not sure what to do- I have the drive and the desire to do it... i just don't have experience to back me up. I'm decent, I have a lot to learn and I'm hoping I can have the chance to do so... But would they still consider someone who doesn't even have a resume?
Actresses with deep voices (voice acting, film, television, YouTube, Twitch, etc.)? by BJParks • last post Mar 12th
Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the appropriate place to ask, but do you know of any women with deep voices currently in entertainment? I've heard quite a few voice actresses with lower/"huskier" voices (Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson, Katherine Hepburn), but I'm more looking for contralto/deeper tones. Deeper than (for example) [Dolya Gavanski](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjAJ5ocMWpU), [Avalon Penrose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_EVm2ZiPSU), [Jennifer Hale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cw8VQXK7qw), but a little less than deep than [Shohreh Aghdashloo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGcUB55muSw&t=42s) or [Kujira](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylo-ZbDqHoY) Maybe somewhere around [Kathleen Turner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X5uSpcjf38&t=97s)-level or a little deeper Thanks! P.S. For any future viewers of this post, [TVTropes](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ContraltoOfDanger) has a pretty nice page with voice actresses with deeper voices, but not many have the range I'm looking for
16 Year Old Inexperienced Voice Actor unsure where to start. by Osukuru • last post Mar 12th
Hi, I'm Connor, 16, and I've just got a HyperX Quadcast; sparking my own interest to do/try voice acting. The thing is, I'm entirely unsure of where to start or if I even have a shot in this kind of community. I've casually recorded my own voice reading over things like Tumblr posts, and fake commercials using my own scripts, yet I know nothing of how to edit, what programs to use, and what websites to use. How do I make a portfolio? How do I \*make it\*? I'm dedicated to this idea. Thanks for reading, if you've got any tips or direction you can give, that'd be greatly appreciated.
need some advice by mostlypizza21 • last post Mar 12th
So i’ve always had a dream to be an actor. It faded in school as I got into sports. For the past few months all I can think about is learning to act. I’m 22 and have no experience. I didn’t do theater in school, no headshots, nothing. I’m going to be living in Pasadena CA later this year with my girlfriend. I figured being closer to LA would help a lot. Am I way behind? I feel like without any experience, I won’t get anywhere. I am just struggling to get things going at all, don’t really know what to do. I’m non binary and I feel like having somewhat a different look will help, or that’s just what I’m telling myself. Any tips? advice? what did you all do if/when you were in a position like mine? Anything is appreciated.
Nyc agent question for nyc actors by mraladdinsirwat • last post Mar 12th
Hey guys. I’ve submitted to 100 agents here in the past week and zero response. I have a good reel, i confirmed the quality check with a lot of people. I just booked a ny theatre festival as the lead, and I booked a voice acting role in a video game last week.I’m in an acting class where I consistently get good feedback. Agents open my email and don’t click on my reel. I have an email tracker. How the hell do you get an agent here? I don’t have connections. I’m also Caucasian and early 20s make so that might be why ?
Would like to know if you guys think I can be a voice actor? by ZEpicD • last post Mar 12th
This is SCARY! Fellow Actors! DESCRIBE ME! by Oftheclod • last post Mar 12th
HELP! Looking to find my brand, my casting if you will - specifically am looking for any information on narrowing down my brand and need STRANGERS (you) to describe me in **one word!** [https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/timdelamotte](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/timdelamotte) Will be happy to help anyone else looking for the same info! Let's keep it going!
NYC people- have you been signed recently? If so, how? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Mar 12th
Hey! Title- nyc actors were you signed recently? How did you get there?
Questions as a Stand-in by TheSkorpion • last post Mar 12th
I was bumped up and I think I've picked up on the basics, good people around advised me and the crew and gig is awesome. So I'd like to learn quickly and excel even. I've looked at some old Reddit posts and about to watch a YouTube video but I have a few specific questions, Thank you in advance. \- The Actor is slightly shorter and had a scene where he hang hugs over a lady from behind. As I'm not can't replicate this over the stand in lady, **I was told to hunch / lean, It was awkward for me physically but I think it got the job done, any advice for such next time?** For example hugging or kissing scenes, like with the masks it'll be fine I think but should I expect anything? ​ \- The Actor rides a bike as a BMX expert hobby, He slides around into frame. I was asked to replicate by running and sliding on shoes, But **should I mention next time** that **I can also** ride a bike? Actor also skates and long boards, both I can also manage. ​ \- The Actor has a cool, chill, whatever if it's cool vibe, and often has the whole vibe, posture, facial direction, leaning on things, hand in pocket, on a wall etc. **Should I replicate this** if it's done the majority of the scene? Or Should I just stand straighter? \- As Stand-In, **Where should I stare at?** General face area of the Stand in? \- As Stand-In, **Should I take notes?** Is that tacky? Should I pretend I have enough IQ to remember this all? ​ Thank you all.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Mar 11th
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.
Voice Actresses needed for low budget student film (Less than 200 Words) by KDRosas • last post Mar 11th
I'm in the process of creating a short film for my college film class and I'm in need of two female voice actresses to voice two female characters. (It's real low budget, naturally, and I'm looking to offer $15 but negotiable and will be put on youtube as it's the easiest way of sharing) Character A: has around 150 speaking words and I imagine her voice to be on the calmer side. Character B: has less than 100 speaking words and has as more energetic and outgoing personality. (Bonus if you can voice this character with a FRENCH or BRITISH accent but that's not necessary) PM or email at mcynk.aramids.kdr@gmail.com if interested
I did it: I enrolled in an acting class! by Obabeta • last post Mar 11th
After few months of thinking and thinking of what my life path is, and few weeks after that light bulb in my brain turned on with "actress" written on it, I enrolled in a local acting class. I'm looking forward to it. It feels right in my gut. It makes me excited as I haven't been in a couple of years (early mid life crisis?). I just wanted to share with somebody who can understand!
Should an actor in NC seek representation in GA? Are there any talent managers, not just agents in Atlanta? by nacho__mama • last post Mar 11th
At this point in my career I don't really want to be pursuing commercials anymore or anything that is just for money. I'd like to focus on quality projects. I've done enough short films but I'd like to get even a small speaking part in a feature film or TV show. I have representation in NC but the only thing my agent has to offer are commercials usually a long distance away and there's nothing going on here with television or film but sometimes they will send me something happening in SC. I know everything is happening in Georgia but are there any talent managers to help me actually find what I'm interested in and not just things that make money? When I lived in L.A I worked for a talent management company. They are very different than talent agents. Perhaps I should look in NYC too? I am of course willing to travel once things go back to normal. I'm hoping auditions will be more online and it won't be such a problem that I do not live in NYC or Atlanta year-round.