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Questions About Rates and General Assistance by crpicrchrfchr • last post May 1st
Hey there, been a lurker for a bit but this is my first time posting and I was wondering rates for a specific project I'm working on. So I'm making a comic, but I was thinking of advertising my comic by making short animatics (later on once the comic picks up more, animation shorts) I would like to hire 2 voice actors, (one male and one female) but I don't know what decent rates might be. Do most voice actors charge per hour or per line? Is it also unreasonable to have one VA play multiple parts? I don't want to insult anyone, and I would also like to keep the same people (eventually hiring more) every time I make an animation. And is there anything I need to keep in mind when looking for VAs?
Top 25 one-hit-wonder actors by Amanda Toney • last post Apr 30th
Fill out your size card completely! by blbbulldog • last post Apr 30th
I am about to see actors missing out on bookings for a terrible reason... They do not have their Sizecards filled out on Casting Networks. If you are an actor, please check yours and make sure it is up to date. I know Casting Networks is not used as much as Actors Access, but if you have an account, update it! AND, did you know that if you have an agent they can create a CN account for you for free? You don't even need a personal profile if you have an agent! :)
Invest in your reel if you're just starting out! by edwardmoquette • last post Apr 30th
The usual advice is to got for shorts and student films so you can build a reel. But the truth is most of the good projects will ask for an actor's reel to for them to be considered, even for student films. So you might be scraping the bottom of the barrel for projects that might take over 6 months to give you subpar quality footage or that might never give you footage at all. You already invested in your headshots, invest in your reel too. How to get a good reel edit: What I mean by "invest" is pay money to shoot a good reel with any sort of reel services. Make sure to pick one that isn't overpriced. Average is usually around $500-$700 per scene. And the smaller companies usually do better work than the bigger ones. This wont fool casting directors into thinking you've booked, but you'll have high quality footage of your acting which will put you in a much better position than if you only had your headshots.
networking in short film scenes? by tunalung • last post Apr 30th
hello, a few months ago, I auditioned for a short film and didn’t get the role. the film is now in a more public form of pre production on social media, and because I’m nosy/curious I checked out the cast. as it turns out, the actor cast in the role I auditioned for has worked with the lead actor/writer in at least two other productions. I guess I felt a little flicker of annoyance, because why open casting to outsiders if you’re going to cast someone you already know. I’m also now wondering how much knowing/being known by production affects a casting decision. this is a small local film scene, mostly unpaid or low budget work. not trying to be too salty, but I feel a little discouraged because I’m waiting on reel footage and don’t have these connections (yet, I guess). I know casting a film is a series of complicated decisions that I’m not privy to, and all I can do is make my audition + materials my best. I guess my question is, how clique-y does local film tend to be? am I kinda screwed until (if) I’m in?
Actors access subscriptions by No_Landscape_1019 • last post Apr 30th
Hey! So when I signed with my agency they said I wouldn’t have to pay for AA Anymore, I added them as representation but I’m still being charged. Should I contact AA or just cancel my pro subscription since I don’t self submit anymore? Thanks!
Questions about character acting by love_acting99 • last post Apr 30th
Recently the idea of doing character acting has sounded appealing because the roles are very "out of the box" and character actors usually book more work because they don't play leads but what kind of roles do they play? Some character actors that I know of, I've looked at their IMDbs and they still have like credits where they were in over half of the episodes. Basically when they play smaller roles how small is it, because a lot of the roles they book seem like very heavily recurring roles to me. To me, if I can be a series lead or something one day I of course wouldn't say no, but I'm mostly interested in booking heavily recurring roles and guest stars. Should I go for it? Here are some character actors. As you can see, they all have credits where they are in a bunch/all of the episodes. \*Note\* I got these actors off of character actor lists from IMDb. [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0555500/](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0555500/) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641354/?ref\_=nmls\_hd](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641354/?ref_=nmls_hd) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0048414/?ref\_=nmls\_hd](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0048414/?ref_=nmls_hd) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0662504/?ref\_=nmls\_hd](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0662504/?ref_=nmls_hd) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0011038/?ref\_=nmls\_hd](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0011038/?ref_=nmls_hd) You get the gist of it
I'm considering making a demo and starting audiobook narration. Is a course necessary? by sah370 • last post Apr 30th
Is a course like On the Mic for audiobook narration worth it (as one example)? Has anyone in this community taken it? (See [Part-Time Online Voice-over Courses - On The Mic Training](https://onthemictraining.com/online-courses/region-VA/cat-18-narration-and-audiobooks/) ) (I'm based in Toronto where the school is). It can't change your voice, make you into an actor (I'm not interested in becoming one), or guarantee you a contract. So I'm curious what value a course would have? Is it mainly valuable for practice rather than having to book studio time if you don't have a proper set up at home? There seems to be plenty of cheaper online options (eg. [13 Best Voice Over Training & Voice Acting Online Courses (2023) (myelearningworld.com)](https://myelearningworld.com/best-voice-over-training-courses/) ). But if such a class is indeed worth it, I assume it would be more better to take before producing a demo (or maybe you could produce a demo as part of the class?) ?
Serious question by gottablastislost • last post Apr 30th
I've been seeing a lot about Hollywood and all the shady parties and how actors had to sell their souls to get where they are today. As someone whose dream is to be an actor, that scares me. I don't want to ever go that route. Do you really have to attend those shady parties and sell your soul/potentially do some weird sexual favors for the producer? I've been hearing a lot about how your favorite actors probably had to do that type of stuff, and it scares me so much. ​ Just want to know how true that stuff is
DePaul BFA Acting vs staying in my Meisner studio by seemslikegoodidea2me • last post Apr 30th
So I’m currently towards the end of 1st year of a well regarded meisner studio in nyc. I’ve enjoyed it a lot, but also decided earlier this year to audition for some BFA programs for fun and to see how I did. I got into some good ones, but DePaul ended up giving me full tuition. I’m a few years out of highschool, and am very low income and dont come from money. I currently work while studying in order to pay for school and rent. I’m having a hard time deciding what to do. Is depaul still a good program? How is the training and the actors who come out of it? Bc idk if it makes sense to leave my current school, as I really like it. I’ll also be a couple years older than most the kids in my class. And I’m quite worried maybe I won’t like their approach. I’ve tried different classes and meisner has been the only one that I really liked and understood. But on the other hand, full tuition is a big deal (at least to me) and it be nice to have a degree. So I wanted to see if anyone on here had some advice.
Is Mike Henry a good voice actor? by Sir_FartyFartsalot_ • last post Apr 30th
The voice of Herbert the Pervert btw
Stop posting about acting all the time on your social media. by bustergaming777 • last post Apr 29th
Was working with a UK based CD recently in an admin role and she pointed out that if you just constantly post non-stop about acting, in particular especially with #actor you look desperate and green which puts her right off. Show more of you and being a real human from time to time. She did mention one Uk actor on Twitter by name too, who I’ve also seen constantly post shit like that to the point it’s over bearing. Just be aware that they are.
I know this is not the right sub but who is this actor?I have seen her from somewhere but it has been annoying me for days by Locopopa • last post Apr 29th
[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub | Myra Starr (Wife of Atticus Marshall) by KingOfHearts22 • last post Apr 29th
CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Myra Starr (Wife of Atticus Marshall) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Female PAY: 75 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before any work is started! If you take this role starting payment will be 25 USD SUMMARY: Myra Starr, the Wife of Atticus Marshall. Not only an important member of the Marshall Defense Company, but in Atticus’s heart as well. However since the passing of their son, the two have drifted slowly but surely. Clearly though the love and affection Atticus still has for her, is dimly given back. Myra however has always had a mean streak, as someone you clearly don’t want to cross. Despite her elegant and southern hospitality, there’s a side to her that she clearly hides from the rest of the world and her own husband. If one thing is for sure, she’s the Wolf of Wall Street for the whole American Military complex… Ideally we’re looking for a mature sounding womanly southern voice, one with warmth but clear alternative motives behind it. If you’d like to see how the original voice actress portrayed the character, please feel free to YouTube any cutscenes with her character. We are not looking for an exact match at all, so please feel free to send any voice demo or request a script to read off for the audition if you feel like you are capable for the role! Feel free to contact me here on Reddit or my email larajonheart@gmail.com
[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project | Sergio (Panteros Gang Leader) by KingOfHearts22 • last post Apr 29th
CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Sergio (Panteros Gang Leader) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Male PAY: 100 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before any work is started! If you take this role starting payment will be 25 USD SUMMARY: Sergio may be a big ass mother fucker, but damn he whips up a good “Sopa De Fideo”. The uncle to Neenah, he’d taken her under his wing after the unfortunate passing of his brother. Neenah being the lost and young teen she was, joined up with Sergio and his Los Panteros. In fact Sergio was just the role model she needed to get her act together. A hard working loyal man, who always put his family first. And after the former leader of the Los Panteros was murdered, Sergio stepped up. Soon the Los Panteros was his family, and with Neenah by his side they were destined to run the criminal world of Santo Ileso. However ever since Johnny and “The Saints” came into the picture, things haven’t been the same for old Sergio. And if there was one thing Sergio preached, it’s that you never turn your back on family, never. Ideally we’re looking for someone with a manly gruff Mexican flair or accent to their voice. If you’d like to see how the original voice actor portrayed the character, please feel free to YouTube any cutscenes with his character. We are not looking for an exact match at all, so please feel free to send any voice demo or request a script to read off for the audition if you feel like you are capable for the role! Feel free to contact me here on Reddit or my Email larajonheart@gmail.com
[PAID WORK] Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project | Gwen (Marshall Private Military Captain) by KingOfHearts22 • last post Apr 29th
CASTING CALL: Saints Row (2022) Fan-Dub Project PLATFORM: YouTube ROLE: Gwen (Marshall Private Military Captain) GENDER REPRESENTATION: Female PAY: 200 USD in full, however since this is a fan project done on free time for almost everyone, we pay in parts and what we work on at that time. Any payment will be given before any work is started! If you take this role starting payment will be 60 USD SUMMARY: You either do as you're told, or you're no use to this Captain. Gwen being the former Sergeant that led the platoon Johnny was under while he worked for Marshall Defense Industries. Death is unacceptable to Gwen, no good men will fall under her watch. At least that’s her goal, but seemingly the unmeasurable task of making sure another’s child makes it back home safe weighs on Gwen’s conscience more than most in her field of work. She’s always carried a motherly demeanor with her, despite how tough the woman usually is. You gotta ask yourself why she’s so concerned with the lives of her soldiers in the first place, when most would see them as collateral… If you’d like to see how the original voice actress portrayed the character, please feel free to YouTube any cutscenes with her character. We are not looking for an exact match at all, so please feel free to send any voice demo or request a script to read off for the audition if you feel like you are capable for the role! Feel free to contact me here on Reddit or my Email larajonheart@gmail.com
Audition material makes no sense by Prestigious-Dark-341 • last post Apr 29th
hey all -- i'm a struggling actor, trying to make it (and by it i mean just get whatever jobs i can find, really) and recently i've been shortlisted for an audition for an original, site specific play. the only problem is, i have genuinely no idea what the audition material is saying. it's not a monologue, written in the "you" pronoun, and i'm just at a loss. i've been reading this material over and over, and i can't seem to understand it. i've emailed the company but they're telling me to just "follow" my creativity. any advice? should i give this work a pass? here is the text i have to memorise and perform, word for word: **With a nat 20, they splashes themselves with cola and the pop rocks of their body (yells, boom) and this aura of flame forms around them, The leaves of the peppermint trees catch fire, as they rage, they level their hammer and go for this guy’s head, he swings out of the way just in time for Dippins to clip his jaw, he is knocked down. As his jaw goes slack on his head you and Dippins smell a stench of stinking cheese.**
I just started working with an agency in LA that was listed on that guy TruthTeller's top agents in LA list.... I'm wondering what to expect? by anonactor123 • last post Apr 29th
does anybody remember that backstage user TruthTeller that used to make lists of the top agents in LA, top acting school, etc.etc. well he had 6 tiers for agencies in LA and I just started working with one in the 4th tier and I'm excited because it's (seemingly) a huge step up for me. I've have reps in NYC & ATL and mainly tape at co-star level, sometimes guest star, once in a blue moon something wildly huge. my reps are all very low level. I've read for about 80% of the CDs in ATL & NYC, in the rotation for many, 6/7/8/9/10 tapes for a bunch. I'm at like 187 tapes for tv/film in the last 2 1/2 years, lots and lots of repeats and like 9 pins. however this new agent in LA is a step up from all my agents so far, and I'm new to LA, so I'm hoping I will start getting into more LA rooms and perhaps for bigger things in addition to the rooms I already tape for some what frequently for cds in NYC & ATL. right now my tape frequency has mostly fallen to shit because of the strike and everything, but before that I average 1-2 tapes a week for co-star and above. Hoping the addition of this new better LA agent will increase that since now I'm being submitted to LA CDs more as opposed to primarily NYC & ATL. can anybody speak to what it's like to "level up" with a new, seemingly better agent like this? this agency has been around for like over 30 years and has had a lot of series regulars over the years as well as some super iconic actors when they were earlier in their careers.
Brazilian Actor by Oscar Calixto • last post Apr 28th
Hello everyone!
My wife has an absolutely uncanny ability to identify voice actors by queenofcheeses • last post Apr 28th
My wife enjoys a lot of animation fromany different genres and media, and she has this crazy ear for voices that just blows my mind. She has literally identified voice actors from single words, and, even more impressively, screams/grunts/other non-verbal noises. It's absolutely insane and to me it seems like a superpower. Is there anything she can do with this?? I know this is a weird question, but I didn't know what other community to ask!