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Social media for actors who don’t like social media by BrokeHardHead • last post Dec 14th
So, I’m tryna get off social. Clear my head and I never really cared about followers or what people are doing so much. But in this day and age I keep seeing that you have to advertise yourself on social media, Instagram I can understand, but tik tok? Seems tik tok is just a quick way to get famous for just dancing and uploading corny videos, which of I have zero interest in. I’m old school. Get my hesdshots, demo, talk to people and network in person etc etc. I mean, I don’t want to miss out on an casting just because my follower count is below a hundred, there’s a lot of talent who don’t have a huge following and I’m afraid this industry is sooner or later going to turn in to a popularity contest as who is going to get cast. What happened with the good old days where there was some sense of mystery around our favorite actors? Anyone else feels this way?
How can I become a voice actress? by BobsBurgerLover1998 • last post Dec 14th
Hi I am 15 years old and I really want to guest star on Bobs Burgers and Cyberchase? But what do I do? Do I need to do a variety of voices? Someone please help me!
Help: What is the acronym for Actors who sign a contract and are not allowed to talk about it. by BurckhardtIII • last post Dec 14th
This is driving me mad. Its a 4 letter Acronym and its for people who are in the film industry that are under contract and legaly not able to talk about the work they are doing at the moment.
SAG-AFTRA by asegura98 • last post Dec 14th
What's up fellow Actors! I'm pretty new to the acting scene & am ineligible to even apply for SAG-AFTRA membership but I'm curious to know how you members' experiences have been with the union? I ask for a few reasons and mainly the #1 golden rule. I've not yet been cast in any professional TV/Film serious or movie so I'm not even sure if most professional sets are union. Are they? I've been doing some research on the union and have also been reading that just because you are SAG-AFTRA doesn't mean you have a better shot of landing a union job. You can also be a non-member. Sure you have benefits as far as retirement, medical, etc. but is that the main thing to look forward to when being eligible to become a member? Aside from that I don't see much benefit to being in the union. You have to pay a HEFTY initiation fee and then pay semi-annual dues, on top of never being able to be cast in any non-union film. As far as small productions that I've submitted to I always see the status being NON-UNION and of course the only real way to see casting calls for big projects are through an agent so I have yet to see what those generally look like "UNION or NON-UNION". So aside from it just offering you more "job like" benefits and being able to say that you are SAG-AFTRA, what's the point? Have any of you gone union and hated it? Can you back out and become a "non-member" again? Also I'd love to hear from any of you who are union and love it! Why? What am I missing here? Thanks for any helpful feedback guys!
Under representation by Certain-Dependent-67 • last post Dec 14th
As an Asian America looking to be come a successful actor, I have realized just how under represented my race is in the industry. Lead roles predominantly go to white or colored actors. It is kinda of weird for me to see only 3 real Asian American actors that have received big roles I just thought it would be nice what other people think of this and why people think Asian Americans actors don’t always get lead roles compared to people of other races.
Re: Actors / vaccines by PapiLion81 • last post Dec 14th
I'm a theatrical representative in LA who has been in the business for 16 years. Recently, I have been hearing several actors mention to me how they plan to avoid getting a Covid vaccine when the time comes. Some have given me the typical conspiracy-theory, anti-science reasoning and a few others just seem to be too uninformed to know what's good for them. But I have this warning for those actors choosing to go unvaccinated: I hope you have no desire to find work on any legitimate productions in at least the next two years. Because you will not be welcomed onto most sets, union or otherwise, if you do not assume the responsibility of getting a vaccine. Don't be left behind and unable to work jobs because you decided to not do the right thing for yourself and our community. Casting / networks / studios / production companies are going to be covering their asses, and will have no time for anyone who doesn't meet the health requirements. They will move on from you immediately and give the roles to others. And additionally, I and most other agents and managers will quickly lose interest in actors who reveal such uninformed selfishness. I say this with all of the love I have for actors and our industry. I want us to come back strong and rise again as an industry, but to do this, we have to participate and do right by ourselves and our communities. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to a better year for us in 2021.
Actors in Dallas, TX ! Need your help! by Small_Tangerine29696 • last post Dec 14th
Hello! I’m new to reddit ! I have searched for some community theaters in Dallas and nothing is available due to covid. I have zero experience. Starting completely from nothing. Is there any places where I can take traditional acting classes? Should I be looking into a community college? Online classes? I really want to dip my toes if this is something I truly want to pursue a career in but, I am also a 28 year old adult with bills to pay that has no time to get scammed. So, if I need to drop some money then it better be worth it. Any help is appreciated!
Some thought about Katie Leung who portraied Cho Chang in happy potter movies by mosenco • last post Dec 14th
I saw a lot of post about open casting calls etc. and the only result is that even there are open casting calls, the ones who go there usually are people who has studied in some drama school, or got some experience. And if you have no experience at all, it's impossible to get in. But what about Katie Leung? Seems, that there was a open casting calls, and her parents suggest her to try it out and because they fit the role, they choose her even if there were over 3000 actress with a better background. So things like that is possible?
How do you create the voice for a character from audition directions? by StorytellerAli • last post Dec 14th
Just a bit of advice that I got from an VO audio engineer friend of mine. I've heard that auditions for projects, particularly in Los Angeles, often only include worded descriptions of each character in any given project, occasionally an image is given along with the description of the character, but not often (can someone clarify if this is true?). So my friend says that after years of being in the booth seeing a bunch of talented voice actors at their best behind the mic, he has learned that the casting description of the character is often the most vital piece of information to construct the voice around. Sometimes, the caster will specify that the character needs "a naturalistic/realistic read \[to the character\], and the character is tortured/lonely/angry/afraid/any description of the character's emotional/internal life." The VO audio engineer goes on to tell me that more often than not, "naturalistic/realistic sound" means your natural speaking voice, or something close to your natural voice. The description of the character's internal life/emotional life is where you hinge your vocal performance off of. You need to make an effort to sound tortured/lonely/angry/afraid as directed in the audition directions. Directors/casters take note of the people who make an effort to understand what they want in that audition description. And he also says that auditions of people who are confident but not arrogant in their vocal performance, and set out to "show" the caster/director what the character should sound like, are looked upon favorably. Other times, voice acting audition calls might give a more pointed description of the character, as an example - "Canadian white man, middle-aged, chef at a restaurant, \[character name\] is repressed after the loss of his wife," or something. A character image may also pop up, and quickly you can start to piece together a voice. For this one - maybe a Canadian accent (more savvy voice actors, I hear, will choose a particular region of Canada and hone a dialect from that region), pitched down to the baritone modal voice, maybe a quiet, more restrained version of my own voice may work. Another example - "diminutive, blue-skinned male blacksmith from an ancient city, old age." I might use head-voice, an exaggerated Southern accent, and a shaky, "old" quality/texture to the voice to sound like an old, dwarf blacksmith with blue skin. Of course, these are just rough examples. There are many things to consider with your vocal range when constructing the actual voice. If you feel a character is out of your range, it's best to look for characters that are logically within your range than potentially get turned down for work that isn't in your wheelhouse. And of course, just character images could be used. My friend feels these are the easiest way to develop the voice around the character since you can piece textures and tonalities together based on the character's visual features and once you're heard for the first time in the booth, the voice director will help you to get a sound closer to what they feel is right. From there, you can receive direction on performance and what makes the character tick. Just a bit of advice I received. I bet that the audition directions are things we all need to pay great attention to, when considering how to formulate a voice that sounds right performance-wise for the characters we audition for. I do appreciate getting this advice. What do you guys think?
How do I make the most of my classes? by nv141 • last post Dec 14th
So I'm currently studying in one of the best acting academies in my city--some really successful actors from my country have studied there. I'm currently one month into my classes, but I'd really like to know how I can take full advantage of my classes. What attitude and approach should I have when entering class? How can I learn as much as possible? How can I make the most of my time there? I also think it's also important to mention that I find it hard to express myself in the language that the classes are in, despite me understanding everything that is being instructed/said. Honestly, now that I think about it now, it's also a good idea to ask my teacher these things, but I'd like to know your opinions nonetheless. Thanks!!
hellooo by leomata86 • last post Dec 14th
hi i found this subreddit and hope i could use it as a learning experience and i do hope to become a voice actor someday , and i also have a question . I was told i would never be able to become a voice actor because my voice is rough due to tonsillectomy but im able to make it slightly smoother than it is. question is do any of you have a rough voice and how did that affect your voice acting
SPEED SCENES by asegura98 • last post Dec 14th
Hey guys it's me again. I have a question and a request for you guys' opinion on something. I'm a local ATL actor and I'm going to try out this company called "ATL Speed Scenes". They come recommended by someone I trust to deliver high quality footage. They're going to write 2 original tailored scripts for me, shoot the scenes in HD professional quality, and even offer a partner for my scene for $400. I have no other performance footage of me and I really want to give this a try to up my chances in getting cast for something good. I was originally trying to get this footage of me edited into a "demo reel" but upon speaking to the guy in charge he advised that instead of editing the footage into a "reel" I should simply just upload the content or pick the best 20-30 seconds of my speed scenes and upload that to my Actor's access profile instead. He says " I wouldn't recommend a demo reel of just speed scenes by itself, personally. Casting directors prefer to see clips these days over demo reels anyway, because they can get more specific about what they watch, and don't have to see things that aren't relevant to what they are casting for. " Do you guys agree? Also if that is the better route to go how do I send a CD a link to view my AA? Is it as simple as clicking the "preview profile" tab and copying the link from the new window that pops up and sending that? Thanks again for any help/advice! Also if any of you guys are local to Atlanta and have experience with this company please let me know your thoughts on them. Thanks! TL;DR: Should I not edit my speed scenes into a demo reel? How do I send someone a link to view my AA profile? Anyone have any feedback on a personal experience with ATL Speed Scenes?
Reaching Out To Directors? by thatanxiousactor • last post Dec 14th
Hey fellow actors, I recently saw a book on tips on getting more auditions. One of the tips was to reach out to directors in your area and shoot them an email and send them your info and essentially market yourselves to them. Has anybody ever done this? Or with casting crew? Or anybody in the business?
It Only gets Worse - Bathroom episode by spruce213 • last post Dec 14th
This is to spotlight the actors who helped with our show... Yadira barreto, Samantha Betancourt, and Mehra park. Hopefully they can get work from our low budget project. If any of you want to know about our show and how you can be part of it, message me. Always looking for actors here in LA. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQzJgOBfRIQ&t=191s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQzJgOBfRIQ&t=191s)
My voice in acting by Db_32- • last post Dec 13th
I’m a 17 year old male. I am currently working on my craft as a film actor. The thing is, I have a somewhat feminine voice and it’s making me really self conscious about what I sound like when I act. I will most likely start auditioning in 2021 and I’m nervous that my opportunities will be affected. It’s not super feminine, but slightly. Can anyone give advice?
Worries of a French actor that would like to play in North American movie productions... by Contain94 • last post Dec 13th
Hello fellow actors, I could really use some insight here. Here's the gist: I'm French, 27 almost, caucasian. 2 years ago I decided to move to Toronto with a work permit to try acting. I took many classes, did a bunch of students/low budget projects, I was actually relatively successful and I believe in all honesty I do have something interesting from the feedback I got, although I’m quite a lazy ass and I could do much better. I'd say my accent is unnoticeable to 60 to 75% of people I've been acting in front of (I’ve been speaking English since I was 18 and lived 3 years in North America in total) However, all throughout this journey, I've been asking myself whether trying to act as a Canadian made sense and if it really increased my chances to be cast for leads. It is one thing to get small independent projects, but I do feel like the more I was stepping foot into the actual arena, the more my Frenchness was becoming an obstacle. Basically, I'm afraid I would be typecast for a few lame stereotyped secondary french roles, or I would just not get cast for a lead because of my accent even though my performance is well appreciated (which happened once already). I had two teachers encouraging me to go to Montreal, and I remember my very first acting teacher mentioning that the accent might be an issue, no matter how small. From the stories I've read from even the most successful and talented European people such as Schwarzenegger, Vincent Cassel, or Marion Cotillard, it seems many first owned their country which *then* earned them the opportunity to step foot into the American industry. But they never gave up on their origins, they used it to their advantage. Sometimes I just feel like a fraud and I'm taking a shortcut trying to be Canadian or American when in all reality I'm not, and I never will be. In the end, it's questioning my own identity. Thoughts? Let me know if you think I’m not making any sense, I’ll try to edit, and please upvote if you think this could help others. Cheers and stay safe, Corey.
is anybody in NYC available to read for me via FaceTime? by throwawayclownoutfit • last post Dec 13th
I have this short and simple co-star tape due in a few hours... is anybody available to read today via FaceTime? I'm happy to return the favor for you in the future! honestly would love to get a group of actors in / around Brooklyn / NYC to help each other out with tapes like this, super shitty being stressed out trying to find a reader last minute all the time
NY LA market jobs by rob2349 • last post Dec 13th
Idk if it’s only during COVID Bc most auditions are Zoom now, but can u live in either of those places and get auditions in the other city? How likely are you to get auditions that cover travel expenses? And what kind of agents handle clients on both coasts? Also how is the NY market these days? For actors or other set jobs? Early 2021 move to LA, ATL, or NY ? Which seems most promising for more in person interactions and classes etc
Dealing with being jealous of "lucky" people by hackinwackinsmackin • last post Dec 13th
Hey guys I noticed myself being a bit bitter about the fact that people can get lucky and become famous/influential overnight. I was thinking about the Ms Marvel casting and how that actress (no hate intended) didn't have any experience beforehand. I just feel that it's unfair that people can get cast without any experience and suddenly become one of the most famous people on the planet and others will work their whole life towards something and get nowhere. How do you guys deal with this and push yourself to keep going?
Looking for chill young adult female VA by adustyoldcrow462 • last post Dec 12th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SFMVYxjm8D3QIBgBoJkrNT3X6C5SorkJH13LUsCHfmM/edit Above is the link to the pilot of the show, incomplete as of yet. The final product will be ~11 minutes. I need a nonchalant, casually cool voice actress for Nyx. It’s a $75 dollar job. Please DM me a recording of you saying a line or two. Thank you for your cooperation!