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Experienced/older actors. What are some things you wish you knew sooner/ wish you had done at the beginning? by No_Landscape_1019 • last post Apr 16th
Early 20s actor who started a few year as ago, finally getting some roles. Would love any advice at all! Thank you :)
Starting voice overs by emileappeal • last post Apr 16th
Hii everyone! I have a question. I’m starting as a voice over artist after doing some small jobs that people really like, but I’m searching for a good voice over portfolio site where I can build mine with. Are there sites build voor voice over artist of actors? Any other tips for starting people like me how to show myself to the world? Thanks for reading!
My First Feature! by Terrence Sellers • last post Apr 15th
Last week, I posted about how I got to audition for my first role in a feature. I was offered a role yesterday. It's not the part I read for, but it's a role with dialog and name credit. Plus some cool CGI moments. It took me 10 years to get here, but it's finally happening. Thanks for all your well wishes in my previous post.
The Future of VA by SladeBW • last post Apr 15th
We’ve all must’ve seen by now, the videos of AI recreating voices with tremendous efficiency, from Obama and Trump playing video games together, to Kanye singing Bieber’s songs. My question is, as this technology is relatively new yet still showcases amazing potential, do you think that within 10 years time, studios will opt out to rather buy one of these AI’s who can replicate any voice they want them to, rather than buy the services of voice actors?
How many clips do you include when submitting to roles on Actor’s Access? by Significant_Factor80 • last post Apr 15th
If you’ve uploaded “clips” to AA vs. your entire reel, what have you found is the best number of clips to include with your submissions to roles? I really struggle with figuring this out. Pros of sending fewer: you can be more targeted in which ones you send (if possible) and, therefore, they are more likely to see the most relevant ones Cons of sending fewer: could seem like you lack good experience Pros of sending more: shows you have more experience, generally Cons of sending more: less likely they will see the relevant ones, since you can’t reorder the videos to put different ones first based on the role Has anyone figured out what seems to be the Goldilocks strategy here?
Listing Commercial Directors on Acting Resume by FormalNo4059 • last post Apr 15th
I saw a casting director say on instagram that they liked the idea of listing the commercial directors that you've worked with on an acting resume rather than just putting "conflicts available upon request". This really intrigued me because I have a lot of commercial acting experience and virtually no theatrical experience (literally have 1 credit on my IMDB from when I was a child). I'm currently trying to branch out to TV/Film so would love to be able to put SOMEthing down on my actors access resume. Has anyone done this personally? Anyone have any ideas as to how to actually list these credits without revealing the project? Thanks for your input!
Can I submit more than one self tape through actors access so my agents can pick which one? by No_Landscape_1019 • last post Apr 15th
Are they able to just forward one, or if I submit two will they be stuck sending both to casting? I did it in two very different ways and one could either be really good or terrible lol
Do I need to move? by No_Path65 • last post Apr 15th
I’m pivoting from 10+ years of full-time YouTubing to wanting to become an actor. With YouTube you can pretty much do it from anywhere, so I decided to stay in a smaller cheaper city. But now I’m looking for local in-person acting classes and not finding any. Are there any I can take online? Or YouTube channels I can learn from? Or do I just need to start planning a move to one of the major cities for acting?
HELLO THERE!!! by X-BlazeYTReal • last post Apr 15th
hello there everyone im new to this group im a voice actor who mainly works in redubs i have 2 years of experience from voice acting and my microphone is Samson Q2U and i record using Audacity
Should I take a community college class in acting, or should I take Joe Zieja’s Voice Acting Academy? by masapp08 • last post Apr 15th
I’m very interested in getting into voice acting, I’ve already read Dee Bradley Baker’s “I want to be a voice actor”, and now I’m considering my next move in terms of education. From what I’ve looked into, Joe Zieja’s voice acting academy seems to be the perfect place, the only problem being the price. It’s pretty expensive and I want to be sure it’d be my money’s worth. Taking a community college class on acting is a cheaper alternative, but I know I won’t learn as much, and I’m in the dark of it’s quality as well. That said, I wanted to see if I could get any additional thoughts here.
Is Steven Ogg the first live-action actor whose breakout role was within a video game? by MasterLawlzReborn • last post Apr 15th
He had almost no credits before GTA V but then became a pretty successful character actor after it was released. Is he the first one to do this?
Acting in a small town by Ok-Mastodon8341 • last post Apr 15th
Hello I am a 15 year old actor based out in central Illinois. I’ve been able to get my headshot but not my demo reel. So I’ve been looking on Backstage and I can’t find any. Please give any advice you can. Thank you.
Any Colorado Actors?? by mermaidfairy101 • last post Apr 15th
Any Colorado Actors on this sub? I’m newish to the Denver area and I’m looking for acting classes, I’m hearing different things though. What are some of the best in person classes here? Coming from Atlanta they just don’t seem the same so I’m wondering if I’m better off doing online. I really want to network with other actors here though. Any help is much is appreciated.
I Just Made a Huge Step and I Need To Share by MJtrashwizard07 • last post Apr 15th
I can’t give too many details but I need to tell someone about this. I just don’t know what to do with all of the overwhelming happiness and fulfillment that I’m feeling right now so I thought I’d write about it. Last weekend I went to an anime convention. At this convention an industry guest, who I can’t name obviously, held a mock audition panel. Just pick a character and read for everyone and then get some critique. I went up and did my thing and he said that he really liked my voice. After the panel, I went over his booth and we had a conversation about voice over. ‘How long have you been doing this, what’s your set up like, have you gotten any work, etc’. After a little while, I asked if he wouldn’t mind listening to my demo reel since he didn’t have a line. He listened and gave me more critique. Afterward, he said that he was casting a visual novel and asked if he could send me an audition. When I tell you. I. Was. STUNNED. He sent me the audition yesterday and I recorded and sent it in tonight. I don’t know if I’ll get it. Considering how competitive this industry is and my little knowledge as an audio engineer I probably won’t but that’s not the point. I got my first professional audition from a pro voice actor who saw potential in me. He didn’t need to do that. He didn’t owe me anything. He didn’t even need to listen to my demo reel but he saw a kid who wanted to do this and helped them. If I ever manage to go pro, that’s exactly who I want to be to young actors. Thanks for reading. I’m just so happy.
Actors, I am directing my first feature! And I need your help by Sondrree • last post Apr 15th
I have worked with professional actors as well as non actors in several short films and music videos as a director, and this is the first time I am making a feature. I’m also going to be casting actors, and I have not been a part of many auditions prior to this. I have mainly come in contact with the people I wanted to work with for the short films. And I have only been to a few auditions myself as an actor. I wanted to ask you guys how I should to the audition? - I know all actors are different and prefer different things. So what should I think about when hosting auditions? Should there be physical, self-tape or the option to choose? How long should the script for the audition be? Should there be different auditions for all the different characters? Some productions have audition where there is mainly a improv that is the same for all people auditioning, just to see who they want to go further with. I hope I am making myself clear. Auditions may be second nature for some of you, but maybe you have some do and don’ts tips for a first time casting director, which is also the director :)
Looking for Contemporary Scenes for 2-3 Actors by punoq • last post Apr 15th
I’m looking for a few 10 minute scenes from contemporary plays (post 2000) that would be interesting to work on for 2-3 actors. Gender doesn’t matter and we are all about 20 years old but could play up to mid 30s and nothing younger than 14/15.
Is it common for Canadian actors to have career managers in the same way that American actors do? by astonishing_senator • last post Apr 14th
I recently discovered some information about actor representation and management in the United States and Canada. Established actors in the United States typically have both an agent, who secures auditions for them and charges a 10% commission, and a manager, who is in charge of managing their overall career who charge 10-15% commission. However, I've heard that in Canada, actors do not typically have managers as part of their professional development. Can anyone confirm the veracity of this statement, and if so, explain the differences in the acting industries in these two countries? If Canadian actors have managers, what commission rates do they charge? Any information or personal experiences are greatly appreciated.
How can non-famous actor obtain a role in bigger movies? by thedearidiot • last post Apr 14th
For example think of films directed by Luca Guadagnino, Wes Anderson, Robert Eggers, Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig... Does it have to be done through an agent? Or is there a way for the actor to get an audition by themselves?
I don’t intend to become an actor, but I have a question.. by UpstairsTonight9666 • last post Apr 14th
How do you guys manage your personal life what with traveling/being away from people for extended periods of time?
Opportunities for queer actors in Atlanta? by TLBecks • last post Apr 14th
Hello! First time poster here. I just recently went down to visit Atlanta to check out the city and the acting scene. I really can see myself there, but I wanted to see what other thought about this. Are there projects/auditions in Atlanta for queer/gay/non-binary actors? I would be moving down to expand my opportunities, but would the Atlanta market be able to offer that for me? I know that New York and LA generally have more LGBT centered projects, but the cost of living and competition is too much for me to consider right now. I'm currently in the Cincinnati market and don't see myself being able to gain much traction here. Let me know your thoughts or if there are any other markets that I should be considering. Thanks!