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Cringing over missed opportunity as a child actor... by natwylder • last post Nov 18th
Thanks to my manager and agent a couple of years ago, I landed an audition for the lead (Julie) in Julie and the Phantoms on Netflix when I was in high school, my mom managed my email since I was a minor and somehow missed the notification. Just found out about it now! It knocked the wind out of me in all honesty :( It didn’t just happen once either, I missed an audition here and there thanks to not being able to drive myself and my parents’ work schedules being so hectic... Now that I’m 19, I can’t seem to get the same caliber of auditions as before
Best comedic monologues for an audition! by ac7adrian • last post Nov 18th
Hiya, fellow Actors! ​ I am applying to do my MA in Acting for Screen and for my audition, I need to prepare a 3-min (max) monologue from a well-known source (film, play, television drama) so I figured that I'd go for something funny/goofy but I honestly can't come up with anything as good as a dramatic monologue from, say, 25th Hour. Was hoping you guys have any great suggestions. If you only happen to have good dramatic ideas, then shoot those as well, there are no wrong answers! ​ Much appreciated! ​ Tlrd; need good comedic monologues from movies/plays/tv or/and a dramatic suggestions, should you only have those, for an audition
Your White Whales by rosencranzand • last post Nov 17th
Okay, the title is a bit of a joke, but here's the question, specifically for you VO actors who have been auditioning for many years. I don't actually mean the VO jobs you actually want, but those which you've auditioned for COUNTLESS times and you never get. For me, there's a really low-rent Video Game that always asks for like 10 different characters everytime and I've probably auditioned for them dozens upon dozens of time. Probably given them 120-150 different characters or more honestly. But nope, never got cast. Meanwhile I've done fine with some major games so...why do I care? I really don't know. Probably because I've put in so much work. I consider it vocal exercise at this point. Otherwise in commercial land. I've never landed a Taco Bell gig & boy have I done a lot of their auditions. One avail, but that's it. Anyway, you never know. What are your white whales?
HELP: New Talent Agent Representation Contract by angelfacema • last post Nov 17th
I’m a non-union actress and, after submitting and meeting with this Chicago agency, I received an offer for exclusive regional (Chicago/Tri-State Area) representation. The contract is a 3-year term with 15% commission for non-union on-camera work, and 10% for union work. It also states that “this contract is not cancellable before the end of the term by the talent”. It also includes an “Anti-Slander” clause which is an agreement that neither party (nor their immediate family members) will slander or defame the other even after the contract ends. Which I’ve never seen before so let me know if you have thoughts on this. Is the 3-year, non-cancellable contract too much? Should I negotiate the cancellation policy? Or maybe negotiate a probationary period?
International student: is acting possible? by sadowlite • last post Nov 17th
Hi guys, I’m pretty new here so wasn’t very active. Part of it because I have no experience in acting, literally nothing. So, I went to secondary school in my home country, which is in South East Asia, and we don’t have drama class or anything like that in high school, literally academic subjects. I didn’t know what to do, I did know that I love acting because I know how I feel everytime I watch a movie or read a book, but I didn’t have a courage to follow my dream, and the best thing I could do is Chemistry (I did love it), so I went studying abroad (Canada) hoping to create my cosmetic line. However, I didn’t have much lab components in highschool, so things aren’t like I expected now. I don’t love working in the lab anymore, I want to follow my heart. But the tuition fee for international student is so high (16k/year - college). I’m in the middle of second year, have 1.5 years left and don’t know if I should continue or drop because it would be a waste of money even if I finish or not (and lab technician isn’t a flexible job). I want to go to acting school here in Canada because I don’t really like the film industry in my home country, but is it possible that I, have no experience, could get in a theater or acting program? And can international students work as actors in Canada? All these things are in assumption that I have the money to continue to university for acting program. I appreciate all your help and advice. TL;DR: international student gets stuck in Chemistry program, want to change to Acting program but don’t have experience and not sure that international students can work in Canada as an actor.
New to this by tulldoor • last post Nov 17th
I want to start putting myself out there as a voice actor. I've never made a voice reele and I've never been in anything. Not looking to be famous or have this be a career path but id like to give it a try for fun. Any advice on how to get started? Programs i should use to record? Does and don't? I appreciate your kindness.
Am i late to become an actor? by leoth123 • last post Nov 17th
Hello guys, im new here. My passion is really acting but there are no acting opportunities in where i live, a small island in the philippines. There arent even any acting classes or any community theatre here. But i have a plan to move to the u.s when i turn 26, im still 19 and still have a lotttt to learn. My only way of learning right now is through yt ans some acting books. I took a medical related course for my college so that it will be my day job? when i hopefully move there. I just wanna ask if im too late to pursue acting. i think i might be late
Help with setup and editing by Drearsword • last post Nov 17th
Hi so I'm not really a voice actor but I wanted to make a mod for a game with a voiced character and was wondering what the best setup for something like that is, my only mic I have is this gaming headset which I'm not sure how to best setup in audacity. Along with that I was wondering if there's any editing tricks to help make the voice lines clearer and overall nicer. I appriciate help and if you have any suggestions about different software or something to use I'd also appreciate that thanks.
Working on site to estimate age range, facial expression, colors, etc. by bflbfl • last post Nov 17th
I thought this might be of interest here. Building on the face-api.js open source library and models, I'm playing with something that estimates age range (about a 9-year range), shows dominant colors, etc. for a headshot (or photo with faces). It's a work in progress. It's at [https://learnforeverlearn.com/headshotanalyzer/](https://learnforeverlearn.com/headshotanalyzer/) A sample result is at [https://learnforeverlearn.com/headshotanalyzer/sample\_results.png](https://learnforeverlearn.com/headshotanalyzer/sample_results.png). If you get a chance to check it out, let me know if it quirks for you or anything. It's worked on the browsers I've tried, and on my iphone (on the phone, clicking the upload button will allow you to take and use a photo on the spot... I've been using it that way on pictures on the wall around the house and for actors on TV). The expression detection is also based on models available with the face api. It will actually analyze every face it finds in the picture - the most I've had it do so far had 26. \-Thanks
Moving to LA During Covid by MysteryMaltodextrin • last post Nov 17th
Hi - I had to move back in with my folks from NYC mostly for mental health reasons but they lined up nicely with covid. I’ve been in retail in the CA suburbs since March and have been calmly working and not spending much. I wanted to move to LA in Dec/Jan, but I got a request at my retail job to apply for a promotion. If I apply and get it, they’d want a 90 day commitment. Is there acting work available in LA or should I just stick with my little retail job for a few more months? Pros of staying here: -More money saved -I love writing plays and i can do good work here -Less Covid risk (although I work at a grocery store) -There are trees here -Promotion looks good on resume Cons of staying here: -I’m 24 and shouldn’t live with my folks for too long -I don’t want to casually quit acting -Diminishing mental health returns on staying in the suburbs -I was gonna say “pilot season” but I’m going to be doing unpaid work to develop a reel for a while anyway so it probably doesn’t matter yet But specifically the question is, is it a good time for a brand new non-union actor with no reel to show up in LA and try? I know this is objectively a bad idea covid or no covid, and I’m one of the dumb guys who is gonna do it anyway, but I’m wondering how COVID changes the answer. Any opinions from anyone in LA? Thanks everyone.
should I just quit before I'm dissapointed? by vibecheck718 • last post Nov 16th
I'm a 21 year old girl about to graduate with a BFA from a pretty reputable program in the states. Throughout my 4 years of college it's just been nothing but frustration. I feel liek none of my pofessors have cared about me or ever tried to understand what I was saying, I haven't been in a play or student film in 3 years I feel completely hopeless. College was a complete waste of time and money even though I went for something I supposedly love, there hasn't been a single aspect of the training I connected to. Every single time I rehearse or perform in class I feel awful and cry for hours afterwards. I just feel so horrible and untalented, I think about quitting every day but I still haven't. Despite all this being an actor is still my dream but I think it may be better to just not even pursue it and figure out something else. Should I just quit before I ruin my entire life trying to do something I'm horrible at? I put in all this time but I don't think I'll ever be succesful I feel so pathetic. What's the best move, should I still pursue acting or just quit before I fail?
How can I objectively judge whether I’m a good actress or not? (When you have no one to ask) by fatima_mdx • last post Nov 16th
Hi Redditors! I know this has been asked way too many times but most threads I saw were years old. Here’s the thing, I know people can improve and take acting classes but I’d still like to know where I stand now. For some reason a lot of people seem to overestimate their acting abilities (absolutely no offense here, I’m probably very mediocre too!) and I don’t want to fall down that hole. Should I just film myself and then watch it? What kind of things should I pay attention to? And is there a specific monologue that could be challenging? I’d appreciate any type of advice, thank you :)
Question about Getting a role by DeadlierZebra56 • last post Nov 16th
I would consider myself a decent actor, maybe even good sometimes. Either way I enjoy it a ton especially musical theater but I’d like to do some films later on. I had a thought about actually getting a role, I am missing a portion of my pointer finger, would this ever prevent me being selected for a role?
Foreign actors and casting doubts. by FMorazzi • last post Nov 16th
Hey everyone, I have recently been thinking quite a lot about cinematography in general. However, after some research, I never found a concrete answer on how some foreign actors manage to land a role in Hollywood movies. How would someone audition if they don´t live in the US? Would a local agent be able to find work opportunites abroad? Finally, say if you do sucessfully get the role, how would you move to the US anyway? I'm aware of the O-1 Visa though I don't know much about other methods. Thanks in advance -- English is not my native language, sorry about that.
Thoughts on method acting and have you ever met a method actor? by Ghistyghist • last post Nov 16th
never met a method actor but they definitely get a bad rep.
Is shawnny Kiddie? by Roamingtoad678 • last post Nov 16th
Would a name such as shawnny be looked at as too childish for a actor who’s 20 ? The Nick name Johnny isn’t made fun of I don’t know how shawnny would be perceived
What’s a good budgeted set up? by _Dalty_02 • last post Nov 16th
Hey guys Dalton Johnson here now I’m a fairly new voice actor, just wanted to know what’s a decent mic and if I need sound pads. I have Mac air book and any audio software that would work on that would be pretty good. I’ve voiced in a couple fan and indie projects like Webtoon fan dubs. Any advice goes a long way and the thought of potentially being able to work with some of you is great! Thank you
BG Acting with No Experience? by primary_pov • last post Nov 16th
What are the chances of getting casted as a BG actor without any prior experience? I applied for BG role in my city (which doesn’t have many film productions) the day the casting went up but haven’t heard back. Auditions are in 3 days, so at this point I’m assuming they casted many experienced BG actors. Another missed chance :D
Looking for Voice Actors for album skit!! by rexwinnfield • last post Nov 16th
Hello! My name is Rex Winnfield and I am working on a skit for my upcoming album and I am looking for some ADULT voice actors! The whole meaning behind the album is growing up and not knowing what you want to do as an adult after high school. The skit is a dinner party where a few adults ask a bunch of questions to a teenager about college, and how these adults judge this boy for not wanting to go to college and not knowing what they wanna do. If this interests you, please comment and/or DM me on here for more info!! I also unfortunately do not have any form of pay so this would be a free gig to help a small artist out. I can assure you, I make NO money off of my albums haha. Thank you! -Rex