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What're the best P2P sites for journeyman character actors? by Only_Zilean_NA • last post Aug 16th
I've been doing voice work at a hobby-to-paid level for about a year now. I've done a few courses. I've done a few paid gigs, a ton of amateur projects and even landed a role in an upcoming video game through reddit. While I've dabbled in narration and commercials I want to focus on specifically doing character work (animations, video games etc). I feel I'm ready to start dipping my toe into P2P sites but probably am still a year or two out from getting a professional demo / agent. What sites have you found to be good for finding / applying for paid projects in this vein? They don't have be high-visibility or even high-pay but I want a site where most projects are more than $10 postings and minecraft fan videos (Not that those aren't a blast too!) Here's the current rendition of my [homemade demo reel](https://1drv.ms/u/s!Al1q0mGPvh9RlqckfdxJCiaMJENbVw) for the interested.
As an actor, how would you rank the best North American cities for working in film & television (not theater or commercials)? by aandAction • last post Aug 16th
Assume you could move anywhere on the continent and work legally there. I would start with LA, Atlanta, Vancouver, but not sure at all after those. Interested to hear your thoughts, or if you think the top three should be different? 1. LA 2. Atlanta 3. Vancouver 4. ? 5. ? 6. ? 7. ? 8. ? 9. ? 10. ?
Im a stand up comedian and was wondering if it would be possible to use my stand up as a reference point when auditioning for sitcoms to help get the part (other than just being a good actor)? by heyitskaj • last post Aug 16th
Also im new to the whole acting and auditioning process so im sorry if what im saying doesn't make sense.
Seeking Working Actors for Interview by iJuanAyala • last post Aug 16th
Hi all! I’m the host and producer of the podcast “Actors With Issues” where I interview working actors from TV, Film and Broadway and I’m currently seeking folks to interview for the show. If you’re interested please leave your website or IMDb page link below and I’ll reach out shortly! Thank you!!
Pokémon Voice Comparison- 4Kids vs. TPCI* | The Voice Cast by TheVoiceCast • last post Aug 16th
[https://youtu.be/n\_8HFFjB30U](https://youtu.be/n_8HFFjB30U) This week on The Voice Cast, we are comparing the English voice actors of your favorite Pokémon characters between the 4Kids and The Pokemon Company International dubs (TPCI)! As well as the other appearances of these characters. I hope you enjoy! https://preview.redd.it/6xj5z2twieh51.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=5052ca0143a205cedc552844ea9e874fd6aae4c8
UK based voice actors, what agencies should a new comer look to for representation? by jake5087 • last post Aug 16th
I’ve recently graduated uni, and I’ve been using online databases, such as Mandy.com backstage casting and StarNow, to get odd jobs here and there, but I’m struggling to find work in a more “professional” category. I’m not expecting to get and agent and walk into overwhelming amounts of work, but would any of you folks be able to recommend any agencies that I should be applying to, that might give me a better shot at more frequent and recognised work? (I have a voice reel and a Spotlight account)
Transitioning to VO by BAndSGetJumped • last post Aug 16th
Really looking for some advice on where to look for a VO agency that works with remote actors. I was working with an agency in Portland before I moved back to Memphis and now I am at a loss to find an agency. There is a ton of online P2P stuff but I haven’t really had any success there. Any advice?
Master Class Rate? by The_Queen_of_Saigon • last post Aug 15th
Hi all! I was recently asked to teach a master class for musical theatre, mainly just explaining rep, how to build a book, etc. and was asked what my rate would be for an hour to hour and a half master class. I've never done a master class before and currently charge $30/hr for one on one coaching (which in it of itself might be a little under fair market rate). Can anyone give me an insight on what a fair rate would be? I'm a working actor, have a degree and regional credits. Thanks!
Emotions casting video. Why is this a thing? by deletedbear • last post Aug 15th
Hi, I'm a very annoyed indie director on a quest to find answers. I'm currently casting for a short film, and I've already provided a script with clear instructions the talents are supposed to act that part out. However, a few talents have sent me "emotion casting videos" (e.g https://youtu.be/y2YUMPJATmg) showing their emotions from laughing, to being sad, then angry etc. This happened while casting for my last project too. They did not send a video of them acting out the script. My question is... Why? Why is this emotion video even a thing? As a director, I can't fathom its use. The ones done in one take make me wonder whether I should refer them for a psych eval. Even well produced ones don't tell me whether or not the ones can play the character. The other one is of them posing like models, showing their sides. Again, why?? Is this something actors are taught in acting school? Do some agents tell you to do this? Has this ever worked? Is this more for commercials or something?
Anyone have expierence with actor access. it said will send me email to complete signing up and have been waiting over 24 hours. checked junk and all other inboxes. by lightskin_canadian • last post Aug 15th
Support Needed. by Carl Wharton • last post Aug 15th
Hi All, I am asking for any members who are on Mandy if you would please give me a vote on my vo entry. There is less than a week to go and I would be so grateful for your support. Thank you in advance. Regards, Carl Wharton https://www.mandy.com/competition/voiceover-competition-2020/share/5731691
Got an audition for a huge upcoming TV series, but it says the role has already been cast online? by atlas768 • last post Aug 14th
So today I got this audition for a huge TV show, really excited about it, but after searching up the name of the character online, it says the role has already been cast and that another actor is set to play the role. What could this mean?
An unusual recommendation, but I think a useful one. by emilhoff • last post Aug 14th
For those wanting to learn (or improve on) the craft of voice acting, I suggest going over to YouTube and watching some of Critical Role. They are, in their words, "A bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors who play Dungeons and Dragons." They are all seasoned pros at voice acting, and even if D&D isn't your thing you'll get a master class in character voice acting, improvisation, working with other actors, making strong choices, accents and more. ...If you're thinking this is a thinly-veiled excuse for a fan to promote Critical Role, you're right. But you really can learn a lot from watching these guys.
Hey guys!! I'm looking for acting friends, my friends dont really like acting by wamblymars304 • last post Aug 14th
I'm an actor, I'm 17 years old, i live in california and im looking for some actors, to practice with, we can practice via zoom, if you are interested contact me, thanks!! P.S this is my instagram clark_jacques
Best place to join projects? by DeathZac • last post Aug 14th
I'm a voice actor. I got some experience, but I was wondering, outside of my friend group I don't have many ideas on how to join projects. There are threads like these but I'm often way too late to answer them in time, or before others. Any help would be appreciated :D Thank you!
Hey guys!! I'm looking for acting friends, my friends dont really like acting by wamblymars304 • last post Aug 14th
I'm an actor, I'm 17 years old, and im looking for some actors, to practice with, we can practice via zoom, and if you are interested contact me thanks!! P.S this is my instagram clark_jacques
The Barrow Group's online acting class? by Jomehah • last post Aug 14th
I'm an actor based in HK and have been looking into different online acting classes (HB Studios, Stella Adler, Howard Fine, Warner Loughlin). Only the Barrow Group offers one that fits my timezone. Anyone got experience with their classes? Are they worth it? ​ Also, if you have other reputable studios in mind please let me know! Thanks!
UPDATE on the Alycia Kaback scam by Theunpolitical • last post Aug 14th
I attended a video webinar yesterday for Alycia Kaback on how to get an agent in acting and start working within 30 days. I saw her ad on IG and I admit, I did not do my homework and blindly signed up. I've been in a frustrating spot lately where I can't get any vouchers for SAG and can't find any work. So I thought why not, I'm not doing anything anyways. Her webinar started with a combined group of actors and models. I had some red flags pop up right then. She claimed that she was going to juggle both. She spent the first 15 minutes asking questions for us to post in the conversations box and we are not privvy to seeing each others questions. Only she is. Then she spent an hour trying to use initimidation tactics by claiming her credits were really high in the acting industry, that she has an exorbant amount of money because she's been on Forbes, that she not only worked with Tony Robbins but still does (but doesn't say what she does with him), and that she rung the New York stock exchange bell. She mentioned those three things so many times and with that narcissistic tone of *"I'm better than you so don't mess with me"*, which is how she answered some questions from people on the call. She also just used those credits and would mention them about every 5 minutes! It was too often. She mostly used it for bullying and intimidation tactics when talking. After the first hour, she still hadn't gotten to what the webinar was about. Well, technically she did. 1. Get experience. 2. Get a reel. 3. Get an agent. That is absolutely nothing new. Nothing she said was ground breaking or revolutionary. After about an hour and 15 minutes of hearing her narcissitic nonsense of how great she is, I left. This is not a person that I want to help me with my career as an actor and this is not someone I want to know. I started to research her and found way to many complaints about her on too many websites. The first thing you should know, is that she has changed her company's name multiple times. That is not a good sign and a complete red flag. If you have a good company, even if you have complaints, you stick with the name and continue on. All you have to do is type in Alycia Kaback Scam and you'll see most of the names come up. The other thing is she was originally based in Pennsylvania and has recently moved to Florida, the least places for acting and modeling jobs. Also, her stories have varied about her own background which was really concerning. I would like to break down on how hard it is to get an article written about you on Forbes, and she was not on the cover as she was claiming in the webinar. It's not hard at all. Even Forbes says to find a journalist in your field and approach them nicely. That is all she did. Basically free PR press! (ref: [https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshsteimle/2014/02/05/how-to-get-free-press-for-your-business/#1795742448bc](https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshsteimle/2014/02/05/how-to-get-free-press-for-your-business/#1795742448bc)) I found this post from this subreddit last year: [https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/cl6lso/if\_this\_woman\_comes\_up\_on\_your\_emails\_or/](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/cl6lso/if_this_woman_comes_up_on_your_emails_or/) I also found this little gem on her company: [http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/opinions/13d1001p.pdf](http://www.paed.uscourts.gov/documents/opinions/13d1001p.pdf) Here are just SOME of the complaints: [https://www.complaintsboard.com/vip-talent-connect-alycia-kaback-scam-fraud-c473053](https://www.complaintsboard.com/vip-talent-connect-alycia-kaback-scam-fraud-c473053) [https://www.complaintsboard.com/vip-talent-connect-alycia-kaback-scam-fraud-c473053](https://www.complaintsboard.com/vip-talent-connect-alycia-kaback-scam-fraud-c473053) [https://www.yelp.com/biz/vip-talent-connect-king-of-prussia-2](https://www.yelp.com/biz/vip-talent-connect-king-of-prussia-2) [https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-it-factor-productions-feasterville-7](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-it-factor-productions-feasterville-7) In the event this post helps one person, that's all that is necessary. Seriously, don't get scammed by people like her. She is not a manager, a talent manager, an agent, or an expert in the field. She is a narcissist who uses bullying techniques to try and get your money. She has some credit but it's luck. Please do not fall for it.
What are good apps/websites to look for roles in Boston by yochao • last post Aug 14th
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew some good websites or apps where I can look for more roles in the Boston area. I only know backstage and actors access but I heard those focus more on roles in LA
struggling actors in LA / NYC... what are you going to do for work for the next 6+ months now that restaurants are still not coming back and enhanced UI is apparently not coming back? by throwawaylife2121 • last post Aug 13th
these are very sad times. I hope everybody is ok. I'm curious because I have no idea what im going to do myself...