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A completely talentless noob out of nowhere by melodicblackdeath • last post Sep 22nd
Yo, so I'm actually just a student in languages, appereance type is Asian female, somewhat skinny, around 5'7, and I've been daydreaming for a long time about making/participating in an indie short film, (could be home video style as well where actors just sort of act themselves or an online project). Some concepts, dialogues have been whirling in my head all the time, I am not seeking for recognition or building a career, it's honestly something I wanna do for personal satisfaction. The problem is I have literally zero friends, let alone those who are in film/acting/etc. so any advice would be appreciated
Purchasing a microphone for my younger brother for Christmas, need some help choosing. by renaute • last post Sep 21st
I have pretty minimal knowledge of voice-acting, but my 16 year old brother wants to pursue a career in it. I was planning on buying him his first microphone for Christmas. Originally I was going to get him the Rode NT1A but I'm realizing now that that might be a bit overkill for an entry level voice actor. He'll be recording in his bedroom for the most part, and at the school studio when possible. Am I better off getting him something less expensive and portable-ish like the Snowball iCE USB mic or even Blue Yeti Nano? What other accessories would be good to include?
Want to hire one or more voice actors (5-25mins) - HELP <3 by caspianfarley • last post Sep 21st
So I would like to hire voice actors to do some horror short story readings. I would like some insight on how this works exactly. * What is an average price - per minute, per recording? * How do I 'cast' - Do I request voice acting compilations, do I ask to record a few sentences? * What if I don't like the end product? - Can I ask for a redo on certain parts? How much back and forth is acceptable? * Do I need to credit the voice artist when making it into a Youtube video? Edit: Since there seems to be a generous amount of interest, feel free to drop an audio/link of your work and I can see if any of the voices match what I would like. Please do include your rate, if any. As I said it would be horror shorts. These are mainly for my own enjoyment, but would be uploaded to Youtube (if you want credit, I assure you only a hand full of people would likely see it). I would also add a note to the script of some pointers on how I want it to be read. If it works out I would like to do more similar videos.
I’m Hispanic and 5 foot tall female. I’ve always wanted to be an actor. Is there any hope? by RaspberrySodaPop • last post Sep 21st
I live in LA I have a degree in English I’ve done plays why whole life I sing But, my height and my looks... Is there hope?
How do you play high energy characters? by Clueless60 • last post Sep 21st
How do you play extroverted, outgoing, high energy characters believably if as a person you're introverted and low energy? Are there any exercises or tips to bring up energy as an actor?
how to get an agent/manager!!! help!! by nicholedoimer • last post Sep 21st
Hi everyone! I am an 22 year old female actor. I have been acting for 11 years. I don't have an agent or manager yet. I have had a few opportunities to audition for representation in my teen years, but was always turned down. I feel like my career will never begin if I don't get representation. I submit for acting jobs online, but usually never hear back or I don't get the role. I have been submitting electronically to agents and managers through website submission, but no word back. Any advice on how to get noticed when submitting or if I should be doing something else to get discovered. Also if you want to tell how you got an repped that would be great! Thank you!
Feeling a bit crap by appreciatorofadvice • last post Sep 21st
Hello actors of reddit! I’m writing here because this year I’ve been feeling really shitty about my acting. I think it’s because it’s my first time hitting a series of constant rejection. I’ve just turned 20 and finished a really good acting course which I loved every minute of but after suffering a series of rejections and an inability to go and remind myself of my passion at the cinema, I’ve found myself questioning my ability and if I’m wasting my time or not... have any of you guys experienced this and come through the other side and can offer some inspiration? I’ve wanted to be an actor my whole life and could never see myself giving it up but currently I’m struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel and I’ve never felt this way before. Lots of love
IMDB question by akfjktis • last post Sep 21st
Does anyone know why over the last year or so little things like music videos are listed under the 'Actor' section on IMDB pages for people. If its your own music video why would that not go under 'self'?
Beginners direction by execdalpha1 • last post Sep 21st
Hello, I am a beginner voice actor, haven’t had any gigs yet but I do have a decent demo, studio with good equipment, and I have taken acting/improv classes and am working with a coach. I was wondering how do beginners get started? How do I start booking entry level gigs to get rolling. I also have a day job so I’m pretty much available to work from 6pm till 11pm. What was your experiences ? Thank you
Working as a background actor tomorrow. What to wear? by darcytoronto • last post Sep 21st
I haven’t done this in awhile and I was wondering what to wear. I have provided my measurements but don’t have any details yet about what to bring wardrobe wise, if anything. Any tips? Thank you!
A few questions. by le-monki • last post Sep 21st
I’m 15 years old and ever since I was little I have always had the dream to become a voice actor. I’m in my junior year of highschool but haven’t taken any theatre classes because I don’t have enough space and I want to get into a college where I can learn theatre etc. I know it’s not required but I’m very interested in it but I have a few questions. 1. Can I get accepted into a theatre college or a private college and major in some type of acting course if I haven’t even started during highschool? 2. What courses could I take if I went to a private college that could help me get into voice acting? I was thinking like radio work where I can talk on the radio but I’m not even sure if that’s a thing lol. 3.Does anyone have a good college recommendation for voice acting or anything of that nature? Don’t really mind the location. Yes , I’m fully aware you don’t need a degree in acting and what not to be a voice actor but I want to.
Looking for 4 VO actors – short documentary by axel_bogay • last post Sep 21st
G’day, I am a film and TV student producing a documentary about a PoW in WW2. The story is told through letters, diaries, newspaper articles and a written interview. I am seeking 4 voice over actors for the script. Each part is 60-90 seconds. The film will be published on my university site and circulated through interest groups on social media. I want to indicate upfront that this is a student film, so it is unlikely to gain any real traction. However the story is a great one, and should come alive in the treatment. **Accent** – the story is based in Australia in 1940s, so accents will need to be Australian, with some potential for a colonial British slant if you have the right take on it. **Roles Available** 1. Lieutenant Colonel James Gately a. Letter to family advising them of casualty b. Formality of an Army officer, informing family of sad news c. Touch of ocker 1940s Australian 2. Beryl a. Female, 90s, protagonist’s sister b. Performed as an interview about her brother. c. Nice, country Australian woman reflecting on her life d. Nostalgic, a bit sad, a touch dreamy 3. Newspaper article a. Reading of a newspaper story (think MediaWatch). b. Male or female, upbeat media persona 4. Alan a. Read from authentic WW2 period diary entries. b. His writing style is stilted, staccato bursts of action. Sometimes erratic. c. Male, country Australia, mid 20s, hardworking, generally quiet. **Production** You’ll record the part with your own equipment and provide the completed file as 16 bit 44 kHz WAV files (please do not add your own compression or noise reduction prior to submitting the files). Retakes will be required if necessary, to be negotiated with the performer. This is a tight turnaround – will need completed work by 24 September. **Payment and credit** Payment of $50AUD by PayPal on completion of the part and credit in the film. **I’m interested, tell me more** If you are interested in this project please send me a message with a link to audio samples or demo reel. I will get back to you soon after. Give me a shout if you have any questions.
I want to become a voice actor... by Pukei_Pukei88 • last post Sep 21st
But how in the love of god do I get my work out to people. This is someting I would be doing in my free time which I have a lot of if anyone can help point me in a direction of a place where I can put my work and I also need to know a good mic. to purchase thanks in advance if anyone wants to help me.
How would I go about writing an acting resume with no prior experience or classes under my belt? by TokeAndGun • last post Sep 20th
I was chosen as an actor for a music video just through knowing the director well but I was still asked to give them headshots and a resume. They know I don’t have previous experience but they still want me to give them one and I’m not sure what I can possibly jot down besides a play I once was in way back in elementary school lol. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Two questions about the casting process by tommymikaelson • last post Sep 20th
I've been curious about two things in the casting process ​ When you are doing a search for someone and you can have 2 people or more who nail the role and act it well, what is the deciding factor in choosing that actor? And that sort of leads into my 2nd question, are you allowed to have a specific look for an actor and put out a casting call for it or is that considered illegal
What I Wish I Knew About the Casting Process by Rainingsun15 • last post Sep 20th
I just spent some time working on casting my newest short film on Backstage so I’ve decided to share some insights about the casting process here. Along with casting I am also an actor and the process of casting was super enlightening. Below are some candid and eye opening things that I learned from this experience. I say nothing to make anyone feel bad but rather to shine a light on this mostly mysterious process. Hopefully this can help someone out! ​ **Your Headshot is EVERYTHING** This is something that I always knew but kind of ignored. I moved so many people to the “no” pile just because their pictures were not professional. If you are at the point in your career where you will be submitting for any kind of work, you NEED good headshots. Clear and flattering pictures of your face are the bare minimum but what really sets people apart is when the headshot conveys an essence of a certain breakdown. As much as some people choose to deny the idea of “types”, I think that the most successful applicants were the ones who leaned into their types and had pictures that clearly stated “in this picture I am a bitchy teen” or “there is something sinister behind my eyes”. I hope that makes sense. I have definitely rethought the way that my headshots look and in my next session, I am going to pick specific types to lean into in my own pictures. ​ **Have Some Kind of Performance Video** If you make it past the first stage and I (the casting director) feel like your headshot conveys the correct vibe for the project and character, the next thing I am going to do is narrow the playing field and see who has a video attached to their profile. If there isn't any video, the applicant gets moved to the “no” pile. If there is a video, I’ll take a quick look and make sure that you can act and that you look like your headshots. Things that made applicants stand out were: well cut reels that highlighted the actor and not the scene partner or a well light and well acted self tape in the same style of the project. Things that made applicants less desirable: monologues instead of scenes, bad lighting and sound, reels that drag on with footage of other people, and (only a slight issue) footage where the actor is significantly younger or the hairstyle is changed significantly. Overall, if an actor has a good headshot and performance video, they will be moved to the top of the list. ​ **Height is Surprisingly a Big Factor** I had never thought about this before but I ruled out many female applicants above 5’7” because it didn't fit the aesthetic of the project and the same for shorter men. I definitely gained a new perspective. I feel really bad for taller women and shorter men because I’m sure this happens often. I’m just including this point so that people who fall into those categories know that it has nothing to do with their acting. And there are exceptions if someone is CRAZY talented or really fits the breakdown but for the most part, height is an important factor. ​ **Conventional Beauty is Important But Only to a Point** I am slightly ashamed of this fact but I definitely gravitated towards conventionally skinny and beautiful people. I have to say that it is much easier to make it to the top of the list if you are a size 0 and look like a supermodel. This is kind of depressing because I don’t even fit into this category. The people who made the short list who didn’t fit the idea of conventional beauty were applicants with great headshots and videos and a lot of talent and experience. It certainly isn’t impossible at all but every single one of their materials needed to be at 100%. Size and ethnicity were factors that I didn't pay too much attention to but one thing that did bother me was excessive acne. Just thought I would throw this in here. It was probably the biggest physical deterrent on an applicant. ​ **Even Insanely Talented People Didn’t Make the Cut** Some insanely beautiful people with great headshots and videos just didn't make the cut because of things out of their control. The most common reasons were age (30 and 13 year olds submitting for 18), type (some people just didn’t give off the right vibe), or attitude (some people I communicated with gave off a cocky attitude that I didn’t want to work with). This was kind of comforting to me to know that even when I do everything right, I can still not get the part because of things outside of my control. ​ These are just some of the main things I found in the process. As long as you have great headshots, solid training/talent, and a quality video of your work, you will at least be in the running. One last thing to keep in mind is the sheer number of applicants. In the first 20 minutes of a micro budget short film outside of a major market the project had 32 applicants. That was a crazy revelation to me as well. Also, here’s a fact that just made me really sad. A lot of BIPOC only submitted for the character that was essentially trailer trash even though I never specified ethnicity when they would fit the popular or girl next door character so much better. It just made me sad that they had put themselves into that category. Anyways there’s my post. Let me know what you thought, if you disagree with anything, or if you have any questions. I’m just happy to help!
Actors, do acting skills come in handy in real-life? Got any experiences? by creamwithoutcoffee • last post Sep 20th
Anyone have any experience with world class modeling and talent? by SnooComics3740 • last post Sep 20th
Spouse wants to be an actor and has been contacted by this agency and I'm kind of skeptical of all the the things going especially when they ask for a down payment or money to go in classes to meet agents and stuff. it essentially boiled down to acting classes with the potential to meet agents to get hired on for roles so I'm curious if anyone has had any experience with them or if they're a scam or a fraud. Thanks in advance.
“Branding” by MysteryMaltodextrin • last post Sep 19th
I’m allergic to Instagram and hash tags. I’m male and tall, and that’s about it for my brand. I deactivated my Facebook a couple of months ago, and I feel way better. I respect people who can “brand” themselves well. It’s not my strength, and I just don’t care about presenting a false form of wealth and positivity that isn’t remotely true to who I am. I got my BFA, I’m still young - this profession isn’t crack to me. I can quit. But it’s a lot of money down the drain. I know it’s a strange time to make huge decisions, but I’m having more doubt than ever before. I hate commercials, but I guess I can grin and bear it. It’s something we all have to do. I don’t want to sell my soul to Silicon Valley for an agent. That feels contradictory to the point of my pursuit of art. I’m thinking about going back to school to pursue something medical related. I’m really on the edge here, and don’t know who to ask. On the one hand I don’t feel like I’ve given acting a real shot, on the other it seems like my personality is recoiling harder than most against the reality of this industry. And yes, I’ve heard the old “if you can do something else, do it” line. But that implies that the only way to be an actor is to be held hostage by your career, which sounds like a miserable existence. It seems more like an interesting saying than good advice. Does anyone else have a problem with the “branding” thing? I’m not really sure what my question is. I guess I’m wondering if someone older and wiser went through something similar. Or I’m just looking for some thoughts, or breadcrumbs of any kind that may help me decide.