We have found 19,320 posts across 4 actor forums:
Odd “Coincidence” by blackswordsman6 • last post Dec 7th
I’ve noticed for a lot of video games and anime that voice actors such as Yuri Lowenthal, Crispin Freeman, Johnny Yong Bosch, Tara Platt, Steve Blum, Kate Higgins, Kirk Thortan, Dave Wittenberg, Mary Elizabeth McGlyn, Stephanie Sheh, and Laura Bailey show up in a lot of the credits. One game that I’m aware of is MagnaCarta 2. But for anime they’ve shown up in series such as Naruto (and Shippuden), Bleach, Durarara!!!, Code Geass, etc. Dows anyone know why?
Kathy Bates is the most underrated talents in holywood by robearIII • last post Dec 7th
Prove me wrong or prove me right... i dont stray to this subreddit often... i just had me a marathon of decent films and said to myself....... "holy shit... why isnt \*this\* woman a national hero or something... \*every\* time i see her in something...... she fucking NAILS it.. she dont upstage or anything..." can we get a round of applause for the best supporting actress \*ever\*?
Are agencies in Toronto not taking in new talent right now? by bluemoongirls • last post Dec 7th
I have my portfolio ready but then this one friend of a friend who was willing to give me a reference said that his agency is on freeze mode when getting new actors cause of covid and prob won’t take anyone new in until next fall . His agent told him other agencies in Toronto aren’t taking in new talent either ? Is this true ? Am I wasting my time if I submit ? :(
Starting as an actor at 16 by Egranados998 • last post Dec 7th
Hey everyone. So I’ve always wanted to act from a young age. I used to pretend I was an actor when I was little, (acting out fake skits, plays, etc.) Around the end of last year, I planned to start acting classes somewhere, and then try to get into a play, etc eventually. However, ever since COVID hit, I haven’t done any of that. I’ve asked my parents about this stuff, and all they’ve said is there’s nothing available due to COVID. I’m here to ask you guys what I should do because I feel like this would be a good time to try and start acting. I have no idea where to start because I’ve never acted before, so I hope I can get some advice here. Thanks!!
How to keep up with my new agent? Commission on roles I’ve booked on my own? by Rainingsun15 • last post Dec 7th
Hello! I finally have an agent in New Mexico and she’s already sent me out for something (I messed up my first submission and had a breakdown but \~we are moving past that\~). I have a few questions regarding our new partnership. If any industry people have the time to answer, I would be so grateful. **Question One:** I just have to know, will the fact that I messed up my first submission through Actors Access (only submitted one of the two videos required even though I was coached and filmed both) affect our new relationship? I sent her an email apologizing and attached the missing video and she seemed alright but please let me know! Also will the CD hold it against me? **Question Two:** How often should I communicate with her and in what fashion? This is my current plan: * A quick "got it, thank you" for every Eco Cast sent my way * A once monthly/month and a half update if applicable * EX: Let her know that I have new comedy footage and what classes that I'm taking as well as ask her what she needs from me? * A twice yearly gift during holidays/her birthday **Question Three:** When I book a project through self submitted work, should I send my agent her 10%? Just to be clear, I WANT to do this. My worry is that if I work a SAG ULB project and get $100 a day I'll send her a $10 check and she'll be offended? What is the industry standard for this? ​ Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to read/answer this. I really appreciate you!
Agency Questions by Certain-Dependent-67 • last post Dec 6th
My ultimate goal in my life would be to get signed to one of the top acting agencies. Companies like UTA, CAA, or WME. Now on the websites I’ve send they don’t accept submissions. How would someone get representation from these companies. I’ve also seen some non celebrity actors are signed with these companies. Just a curious question!
I got my first audition!! Any tips?? by Snoo-51714 • last post Dec 6th
As the title says, I got my first audition!! I don't have an agent or anything, and have just been on open casting sites, so this is a big deal for me. It's just a local commercial, but it's for a big brand and I really hope I get it. That being said, does anyone have any tips for a self tape? It's with a dog (not an actor dog, just my well behaved pet dog) and with a standard COVID face mask on. Anyway I'm so happy!!
How to be an actor without making the big move? by Friendly_Omega • last post Dec 6th
Hey everyone! What different things do you use your acting skills for? I enjoy the state I live in, however it's not a Hollywood by any means. I also happen to love acting and would like to keep up with the skill and potentially get somewhere with it. I was thinking making YouTube videos, local plays, and maybe even making my own films (like Clint Eastwood lol) would be the way to do this without having to drop my entire life and move to a big city. So what do you currently do with your acting skills? Is it possible to get into the industry without having to move across the country?
Female Voice Actor Callout by DanaBananaTree • last post Dec 6th
**Hey Reddit collab fam,** **I'm currently experimenting with 3D animation in Maya and needing a female voice actor to do a short vocal recording. It's literally just 3 short lines of dialogue. Voice needs to be a little drawn / world weary / possibly been drinking/smoking too much / had a bit of a rough time of things (think present day Miley Cyrus kinda vibe). More womanly than girly - just like my current wardrobe collection. In exchange you get the honour of being part of a prestigious historical 3D animation which will likely last around 5-10 seconds and which will no doubt immortalize you in the eyes of friends and foes and skyrocket your career to new and dizzying heights! Only those brave souls who dare to dream of a life less ordinary need apply. Please send a demo reel of your finest choice vocal cuts and I'll get back to you ASAP and give you more of the juicy details. This is a pro-bono gig but can offer credit as sugar-free sweetener**
New York or Atlanta for film/tv? by obviousThrowayPerson • last post Dec 6th
everybody says atlanta is blowing up and easier to get initial credits for new actors. is the barrier of entry easier in atlanta and are there more film/tv jobs in atl then nyc?
Israel for new actor / training / experience by rob2349 • last post Dec 6th
Anyone trained in Israel? Tel Aviv? Private classes or at a university or conservatory? What is the country like for young (I’m 22) actors trying to get training or experience? Thinking about moving in 2021 for a bit? Any ideas help!!!!!!!! Anything related to this pls. Versus moving to ATL or LA, or maybe Moving there after 2022???! Help!!!! Thots on international training ??
international auditions? by ant-mey • last post Dec 6th
Heya all, I hate not living in a major country. How can one find worldwide auditions? As in, projects that accept auditions from international actors? I know backstage has some, and trust me, I've applied to every single one of those. ​ Before you tell me to first focus on the local pond- I am, but there is no source for auditions here, like backstage, and even small, unpaid roles are only found through connections, which I barely have. ​ Thank you!
Going from amateur to pro? What do I need to do? by The_Obi-Wan • last post Dec 5th
Hello everyone! I've been lucky enough to have a potential job come up with a studio on a new animated tv series. I'm very much an amateur and haven't ever done anything on this level before now. So I had a couple questions for the professionals or those who at least know what's up. 1. I've heard there is a voice actor's union out there i should be a part of. Is that true, and how do I do that? 2. How does one negotiate for pay with a studio as opposed to smaller/shorter one time gigs? 3. What are some absolute "don't even think about it" things to avoid when working in the tv realm?
How often do non-white/minority actors aged 18 to 30, with agents, receive and go out on auditions? by redditsers • last post Dec 5th
By non-white it can be any race(s) like black, Asian, Latino, mixed, etc. I’m a minority with a pretty well-regarded agency that I’ve been with during the pandemic. I don’t even get breakdowns/requests to audition once a month during COVID now.
Mike Birbiglia on editing actors' performances (i.e. why it's so hard to analyze on-camera performances) by thisisnotarealperson • last post Dec 5th
The actors academy on youtube? by Matrix10011 • last post Dec 5th
I recently came across this guy but he has literally no information whatsoever about himself and his experience and he also has no social media. Is he legit? He seems to give some pretty solid advice and kinda knows what he’s doing should you trust the acting advice he gives?
Could I be an actor(do I have the look?) by joshgward • last post Dec 5th
Does William Esper Studio have showcases and performance opportunities for the graduating students? by redditsers • last post Dec 5th
Recent well-known and successful actors like Laura Harrier, Amanda Collin, and Karl Glusman graduated from there within the past five to 10 years. Now they’re all signed with big agencies like WME and CAA. But I’m curious how they got there? In the sense of does William Esper Studio provide those connections and a senior showcase?
Booked as a stand-in and I don't know what to do by palmtreesenthusiast • last post Dec 5th
tl;dr - no film industry/set/ extra experience, applied to be an extra in my city, booked as a stand-in instead, rethinking my choice because I have no idea what it entails or if I'm qualified. Any tips or information would be greatly appreciated! I hope I'm posting in the right place! I'm not in the film industry at all, but I applied to be an extra on a show that's filming in my city since the pandemic has me taking up side gigs and a day of filming pays more than my regular day job. "Applying" involved me submitting a shitty headshot I took outside my house and a body shot, as well as info on my height, weight, hair color, etc. Well, the casting people (not the show) reached out to see if I was available to be a stand-in for one of the actors. To be honest, I saw that it paid more and booked it right away, but now I'm googling what a stand-in even is and on-set terminology, and I'm feeling a bit anxious. I was never asked about my experience (I've never been on a set in my life) so I assumed it's a position that any average joe can take up, but reading up on it I'm not so sure. I also don't know if the actual show expects an experienced stand-in since I'm just communicating with the casting people? I don't want to delay shooting or piss anyone off! In the booking email, they have it as "\[NAME?\] stand-in", but when I looked up the iMDb page there's not a character/actor with that name. Although it could potentially be a shortened version of one character. Assuming it is, that actress is 1" shorter than me and I suppose we have the same skin tone and hair length, however, she's blonde and I have black hair. We also have different colored eyes and I'm 40 years younger. Is this standard? Any tips or info would be extremely helpful! Although I'm doing this for the pay, I genuinely want to do my best and make the shooting process as smooth as possible for the crew.