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First time on a TV set. Unbelievable nervous... any tips? by Latch23 • last post Feb 14th
Hi guys I’m an actor who trained for 3 years and recently graduated. I have landed my first tv job and so excited but equally nervous. We did some tv acting at school but not a huge amount. I’m wondering if you guys have any advice for a newbie like me
Why is that actors pitching movie ideas to directors? by hacksaw60 • last post Feb 14th
Toronto Acting Classes? by lightskin_canadian • last post Feb 14th
If there are any fellow toronto actors I was wondering if you have any recommendations for classes. I am a beginner, I started acting in august and signed to agency in September, and now finally have the time to pursue classes. Thank you
[paid]Looking for japanese voice actress for a small role by TheX_OrCist • last post Feb 14th
Hello friends! I'm looking for an actress for a demo of a videogame I'm working on. This is a small part in japanese (just 6 lines) my budget for this part is (35 us dollars). No previous experience is required. Let me know if you are interrested :) Here is a short film of the project https://youtu.be/gSswrHDuWx8
Voice actors! How does someone like Troy Baker sound as deep as Joel (TLOU) without sounding completely forced? by Great-Turn9882 • last post Feb 14th
Hey! Nice to see you all on this reddit! I wanted to ask how it was possible for someone to speak in a register and cadence that is just not his natural or default one , so to speak: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dYNCVoiJss](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dYNCVoiJss) I think it's a lot to do with mic and they way it apprehends sound but really, he has an envyable resonance to his voice, however his natural cadence is not very deep. Here's this weirdo on a guitar rpg'ing as Joel singing however: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cI4Xg2JDMQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cI4Xg2JDMQ)skip to 3 Min! nevermind the depth, he doesn't even sound like himself at all, I can't trace anything in his voice to his normal way of speaking and that's almost impossible with most voice actors (which isn't a bad thing either, more often than not it's the natural voice that brings most to the table). But how can he reach that depth? he barely sounds muddy or choky (like most of us people who don't work with our voices when we try to reach for the lowest register we can). Is there any way to improve the resonance of your voice and reach lower depths? I understand that what nature doesn't give, quick fixes won't solve, but I suppose everyone can work to some degree on it to be better than they started. Any tips? Thank you so much In advance! (I need to lend my voice for a project but I find my inconsistent cadence and extreme variations in tone along with bad air control distracting, and it's a day's worth of voice work, as in about 24 hours of speaking in total, so I gotta do my best with this)
What are some movies/films every inspiring actor must watch? by ideletedthevirus • last post Feb 13th
Anyone else using the clubhouse app? by fullmoon890 • last post Feb 13th
I’d love to connect with other actors on there shoot me a message and we can connect
Is Atlanta THE place to be for film and television? by NameActive • last post Feb 13th
I'm sure this question has been asked, but I'm having a difficult time searching this Reddit. After talking with multiple people from the film industry, it sounds like Atlanta, Georgia is where to go to become an actor. This was a big shock for me since I was raised with the idea LA and New York is the place to be. Now I'm conflicted as to where I should try to land next. I was told that film is leaving these expensive cities to operate in Georgia. Is this true? Should I not be shooting for LA but for Atlanta for acting opportunities? Absolutely any advice or insight would be great. Sorry again if this exact question is somewhere.
Amateur Actress in need of Advice by strawburriemilk • last post Feb 13th
Hi! A disclaimer: This has probably been asked a lot, but I thought I could still make my own post and gain feedback for my specific situation. I have never ever done any type of voice acting before but I was an on-stage performer all throughout my elementary and high school years, so I do have a bit of experience. I will say that I haven't done any performance art in two years so I am rusty but still have become increasingly interested in voice acting. It has always interested me but I kind of just let the thought of really voice acting go- it just didn't seem plausible. As I am now out of school (19, just graduated last year) and grow into the adult world, this far off "dream" of mine seems a little more reasonable. I joined this subreddit in search of hope, finding some way to just start... but I just don't know how to do that. I have read blogs, articles, personal accounts, watched videos, listened to podcasts, all the research that I can think of but cannot find a real starting point for myself. Does anyone have advice for an amateur actress looking to start a hobby/career in the voice acting world?
What the Hell Am I Doing Wrong? by FurmidableCat • last post Feb 13th
Long story short: I am wondering if I am working less because I intimidate people because I know a lot about the industry, so I am not naive enough to be manipulated by them (as I used to be), and they think I will tell them how to do their jobs (which is not the case). Note: I am a woman. Can this have an impact? Long story: I've been an union professional actor for a couple of years. I usually make a living out of it. However, I often say that I am more on the "business" side of show business. I am not the best actor in the world (even though I am pretty good and still trained and experienced), but I know how to get work and how the business works. I usually get one role per month on set + background work, + special events (which is very good where I am from). But for the past months, I haven't been able to get jobs I am very qualified for... I didn't get called back on background work in continuity, they don't book me for background work requiring nudity and book amateurs instead (even though I have priority as a union member), I don't even get student short films anymore, and I don't get as many roles as I did before even though I am 100% qualified for it (which I agree, is out of my control). The thing is: I am working way less than I did before. Anyone who worked with me said I was a good or great actor. I am always on time, always come prepared, always professional, always willing to do what they want me to do with enthusiasm, I am nice to everyone, no one has ever complained about me, I get very good feedback in acting classes... And I only complain to my union about things that cannot be tolerated (like sexual harassment, casting directors who very clearly lied to me, and I ended up being asked to do nudity and intimate scenes at the last minute for less than the minimum union wage) and not for dumb reasons like the dinner being 15 minutes late. I have asked many of my acting teachers if there was any reason why I was not working as much as before, and they couldn't find anything except that I was out of luck. The only thing I can think about is that I intimidate them. I used to get a lot of work when I had an agent known to provide cheap girls who were willing to do anything and were not respected because they don't know about the union's agreement. I used to get a lot of work when people took advantage of me because I didn't know they didn't have the right to do those things, and my agent defended me. But now, I know the agreements by heart (or know how to find an answer quickly), and I make sure people respect me (but still only complain to my union when incredibly intolerable horrible things happen.) I am known as someone who fights for justice for actors, even though I respect everyone in the industry, by writing articles about how the industry works, mentoring people, and helping them with any problems. I am not calling out names, just behaviors that most professionals (including non-actors) won't tolerate. However, someone has told me that people might perceive it as me telling them how to do their job, which annoys them, even though I have never done this unless they asked for feedback. Moreover, more and more people are specifically looking for amateurs in professional union productions. From what I have seen, it is often because they want to take advantage of them, pay them less, and not respect the union agreement. I think my "business" side of acting is too advanced for my "show" side based on the roles that I get (background work, non-speaking roles, small parts) when they prefer a beginner that they can do anything with, who will never complain, that will be paid less, that won't know if they don't follow the rules, that can be easily replaced, etc. When I get lead roles, people respect me and appreciate that I know a lot about the industry. They fight to make sure I take part in their projects. But it is the opposite for very small parts that I don't even get anymore, even though I am sometimes overqualified for it. My solutions: getting even better as an actor from training and experience to get only more valuable roles, meeting casting directors and directors so they know I'm not a shitty person, letting go of justice for actors and just speaking up about positive things that no one can argue with. Am I going crazy? Or is it possible that I really intimidate people by knowing enough about the industry to make sure they respect me?
I've heard many people say how rich kids can buy their way into acting schools. Is this the same when it comes to hollywood? by YourMumsAVirgin69 • last post Feb 13th
If super rich people can apparently buy their way into acting schools, would they be able to do the same to movies. Or at least perhaps buy incredible representation which will get them these insane auditions? Or do the rich have the same chances as most other actors? Edit: Btw I'm not sure if it's true that people can buy their way into prestigious acting schools, this is simply what I've heard from a lot of other actors/students. This is also just for pure curiosity. Wanna see how true it is.
Identity crisis...afraid that I might not be an actor? by beezusbooflin • last post Feb 13th
So all throughout high school, I was a star actor. I got all the lead roles. This continued into college. Acting used to be my safe place. Even when I did a bad job, I had the confidence to work through it. It was fun for me. Now I'm about to graduate, and for the last year or so, I feel horrible whenever I'm on stage. I don't know if I've ever emotionally connected with a character. One of my teachers gave a good analogy: "throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks." And I felt that described me perfectly. I find characters by process of elimination and not genuine emotional connection. ​ I can't seem to turn off my inner critic. The whole time I perform, she's screaming at me that I'm doing a terrible job and I can't focus at all. Even sometimes when I give a good performance, I just don't feel good afterwards. I spent 3 months producing and starring in my own zoom production this summer, and after the final performance I just crawled into bed and cried because I didn't get that joy from performing it. Not even necessarily because it was good or bad. And since I lost my joy, my performance has gone downhill, too. I haven't given a good performance in a long, long time. I've built my whole identity around being an actor, but what if it was just because I was good at it? What if I only enjoyed it because it got me validation, and now that the validation is gone I don't know who I am? I'm terrified because if I'm not an actor, I don't know what I am.
Selfishness Regarding the Business by megasuperhyper • last post Feb 13th
This industry isn’t exactly fair to all the players and I know from experience that nepotism tends to rear its ugly head more often than not. But when it comes to actors sharing tools of the trade I don’t understand why some are so quick to keep others down. A buddy of mine has been going out for major roles regularly and I haven’t seen a single thing for my other friend and they’re repped by the same agent. Talking to them, you’ll find that they both have the same photographer, the same kind of headshot, and similar credits (although the one is advancing very quickly with the roles I’ve mentioned). When the first buddy is asked “how are you getting into the room” he’ll say something like how he trains regularly and hires coaches for his reads. But he never says how he gets to that point. For comparison, they are both trained students with a decent amount of schools under their belt. My thought, and it’s been this for some time, is that it comes down to the agent. I’ve talked to agents. They say submitting all clients is the key to their plan. But the only clients I’ve ever learned to have success are ones with agents who call. Agents who really put that extra umph of effort into booking the room. Is it possible that the agent is treating the two unfairly? Or that the one buddy is doing something he doesn’t wanna tell the other? I know most people would suggest the headshot (because it’s literally the first and some times the only thing a CD sees) might be the cause...but they’re nearly identical (could be brothers), but maybe it’s some sort of luck regarding the headshot/resume bit. If it is luck, as we’re often told to believe...then doesn’t this disprove the requirement of having the ideal headshot and resume? As a social scientist I’ve noticed that the same person could do the same steps twice and not get the same result. If the industry is that luck-driven why does anyone trouble themselves with all the “requirements?”
I have probably 2 questions but it might be more. (literally anything ~> english) by IamTryHarder • last post Feb 13th
Can anyone explain to me how very very rich and large companies seem to hire the same like 5 voice actors (who are terrible <\~ and this may be my inexperience but we'll get into that). I have a really terrible bias because I dont think dubs are good at all, even if you dont understand the language the power and influence of the actor with their native tongue seems to portray a lot. I will side step that, because sometimes they are decent and im impressed. However, often times a line like "WHAT THE FUCK WERE YOU THINKING!!!" is literally dubbed as "wat wer u thinkin". I cant quite explain it but its like the voice actors dont understand the lines, the role, the context, anything at all. Its literally like they were paid on fiverr to read lines and I would LOVE for the voice acting scene and the dubs to be so much better, and I know they can, I just dont understand why it feels like its 15 years behind as far as talent/context/result. It really confuses me and I dont mean to insult people because I know theres people out there that can mimic literally anything and do great things. I just dont know why we use like actualllllllllllllly 20 voice actors that are all terrible for any major dub.
What are the different types of casting calls? by Awkward-Ideal • last post Feb 12th
Obviously extremely new to the acting industry. I’ve just signed up for actors access. I was wondering if someone could briefly explain the different types of casting calls there are. Like shorts, episodically, industrials, print?
People Try To Guess Job: Child Voice Actor from Wonder Pets! and Sesame Street by introspectating • last post Feb 12th
any LA area actors take classes at 3-2-1? by tpgxx • last post Feb 12th
I recently started taking classes at 3-2-1 acting studios and was invited to the showcase after just one class. this seems odd to me because the instructors haven’t really seen what I can do or how much I can improve. is this just a move to get more money out of me? has anyone taken classes here and/or been apart of the showcase?
Information for overseas actors hoping to work in the US/UK by thisisnotarealperson • last post Feb 12th
This info all comes from /u/glitteringtarget0 who put this post together but accidentally deleted it, so she sent it to me to make it part of the conversation here permanently. I'll be putting this into an item in our FAQ as well so please direct people to this post or the FAQ when this comes up in the future! --- In order to work as an actor in the US, you need either _O1 visa_ (non green card visa) or _EB1 visa_ (green card visa). And to get the visa you need to satisfy these requirements: #O1B Visa Offer of employment • O1B visa applicants must have a confirmed US job offer before they apply. An US Agent can be the employer. • While to my knowledge EB1 doesn't require you to have a beneficiary/you can be your own beneficiary. #Visa Criteria There are 6 criteria for the O-1B visa, and applicants should usually meet at least 3 of these for their visa to be granted. However, there is some flexibility. >Alternatives may be considered. Evidence of having been awarded a highly acclaimed prize or award – such as an Oscar, Turner prize, or ArtPrize – also allows applicants to meet the eligibility criteria. #Evidence of at least 3 of the following criteria is usually required: - You have held a leading role in an art, film, or TV production. - You have gained national or international recognition from various articles or other publications written about you. - You have been a key member of a highly acclaimed production in the art, film, or TV industry. - The piece of work that you have done has been highly commercially successful. - You have had critics and other key members of the industry praise you in articles or journals. - You have been highly paid for your services in the industry. So in other words you need to establish a career in your home country first before moving to the states/eligible for the visa. >Important note: you can't enter the US to work as an actor with any other visa options, except for EB5. [Here's the link to the complete source!](https://visaguide.world/us-visa/nonimmigrant/employment/o1/o1b/) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx __Extra info for those who seeks UK VISA as well!__ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx #Tier 5 UK VISA >You need all of the following to be eligible for the creative category: - make a unique contribution to the UK labour market, for example you’re internationally renowned or are required for continuity. - certificate of sponsorship reference number be paid the minimum salary as set by Equity, PACT or BECTU (except for models, musicians or circuses). - enough money to support yourself in the UK - you’ll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you’re exempt). #Certificate of sponsorship >You need a licensed sponsor to give you a certificate of sponsorship before you can apply to work in the UK. >A certificate of sponsorship is a reference number which holds information about the job and your personal details. It’s not an actual certificate or paper document. >Your sponsor will give you your certificate of sponsorship reference number. >They must also give you some other information to help you to apply, for example how much you’ll be paid. >Your certificate of sponsorship is valid for 3 months from the date it is assigned to you. [UK govt website](https://www.gov.uk/temporary-worker-creative-and-sporting-visa/eligibility)
Screen Actor's Guilds in other countries? by movienerd69 • last post Feb 12th
Hello there, Since I am producing a show with SAG-AFTRA actors and now know what an expensive hassle this can be, here's the question: Are there similar guilds for actors also in other countries? Or would it be way easier to get - say - british actors? Or australian etc. I want to do a project with less bureaucracy involved. I find it especially silly how SAG treats producers from outside the USA. The only way, my current project is affordable, was doing it as a "New Media" project; otherwise, SAG would have considered a simple web-series as an "international tv-production" with absolutely unaffordable day rates for actors. Now, it's not about NOT paying actors - on the contrary. But (indie) filmmaking is expensive as is already - and this ridiculous bureaucracy, SAG is putting into low- to no-budget productions, is a joke. Thanks.
Why is that actors campaigning for movie roles? by hacksaw60 • last post Feb 12th
I want to know what might be the reason?