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I'm a little confused with the whole white actors leaving black character voice roles and thought I might ask here... by juststupid8970 • last post Jun 28th
I mean...unless the character has an accent that needs authenticity, I dont see how voice acting casting can now be based on appearance. For live action acting makes sense because you cant change your appearance but for voice acting I figured the beauty of it is you dont need to look like the character. You can be fat or thin and play whatever. Your voice makes the character believable not your appearance. It also seems limiting if black actors can only play black characters now because it's assuming their voices only sound black which...is kind of discriminatory? There are a wide range of voices in every ethnic group, even if there are some trends. If the character has a regular american accent, why cant it be played by an asian guy born in the US that sounds American? Or a British guy doing a British accent no matter his ethnicity? Idk it seems a bit weird. The ideal way to encourage more POC in the industry is to ensure your casting pool is diverse and pick the best fit for the role. Voices are unique and honestly as a child of immigrants I cant even do a good accent of my parents but a voice actor might because they are trained, as long as it's not too stereotypical and they make sure it's believable. In Bojack Horseman, Diane is American and her parents are Vietnamese. She would sound like any other American so it literally doesnt matter who plays her. Her family even had boston accents if I remember correctly... with this new logic vietnamese immigrants cant sound American? If anything as a child of immigrants myself I was happy that they showed her as a regular citizen who grew up in the US, since I'm like that too with immigrant parents. People say "you dont sound _____" and I'm like what am I supposed to sound like? As a child of immigrants this all feels very strange. Diversity the industry but this method seems a little odd. Also that asian youtuber who is a voice actor...will he only be able to play asian characters? Does he "sound Asian"? Idk it all feels a bit confusing and a slippery slope. People arent thinking about what this actually means and only how it appears to the public to feel good.
Any Advice Would Be Great by j2jiggy • last post Jun 28th
Hey there, ill try keep this short. I'm UK based, 24 years old and when I was younger I used to act in plays in theatre (nothing major, local productions) and attending drama schools, it was always a passion of mine. After I left school I focused on other things and lost time to get out and act but I am now getting back my passion for acting, my only problem is that I have no idea where to start. Preferably id like to audition for short movies/TV or film productions over theatre auditions but im also open to anything. I have tried searching the Web for answers and spent a bit of time researching some things, I have a little idea of what to do but im just trying to get as much advice out there as possible. If anyone could help provide a young, enthusiastic aspiring actor any information to help me achieve my dreams. I would forever be grateful. TIA Reddit, you guys are awesome.
Advice on Self-Tape Classes by AnxiousActor230 • last post Jun 28th
Hi all, I'm an actor in New York (so original I know) looking to take a self-tape class over the summer. I've found a couple on the internet, but have never taken classes in self-taping before and figured I'd ask for recommendations here before signing up and blowing a bunch of money. The two I've found are: This one with Alyshia Ochse: [https://alyshiaochse.com/self-tape-to-booking/](https://alyshiaochse.com/self-tape-to-booking/). My only hesitation is that it's only 3 weeks and it seems like there are two tiers of students based on performance in the self-tapes. Given that this is my first exposure to self-taping, I don't wanna pay for a second-tier experience. That said, it's cheap and looks like it's run by qualified people. The other is this one through The Audition Technique in Australia: [https://www.theauditiontechnique.com/courses/self-taping-school/](https://www.theauditiontechnique.com/courses/self-taping-school/). It's a longer course, a touch more expensive, but seems to be more comprehensive in what it teaches. I'd be willing to pay more for the amount they're teaching and feel like it addresses a lot of my weaknesses as a professional right now. If anyone has taken either of these courses or has recommendations of their own, I'd love to know!
Can't find an agent, any advice? by Avenger_3000 • last post Jun 28th
Hi there, I am a starting actor and seeking representation. I submitted myself to lots of agencies in London. All the responses were kinda the same: "Thank you for your email. Unfortunately I am not looking to extend my client list for the moment. May I take this opportunity to wish you success for the future." I don't now what to do now. It feels like I am out of options.. Any advice for me?
Would it be rude to ask someone to refer me to their agent when they offered to two years ago? by RaeADropOfGoldenSun • last post Jun 28th
Hi guys. This is a silly question. I'm a college student. I have acted professionally in a few film and TV projects before, mostly in high school. I grew up a few hours out of NYC and had a manager in NYC but never an agent. The manager dropped me when I went to college and I haven't been auditioning since. The last job I worked was the summer after my freshman year. I had a small part (like 7 lines over 5 scenes, but I was bg in a bunch of others so I was on set a lot of days) in a decently big movie. While on set one day I was talking to an actor who had a bigger supporting role and I mentioned that I didn't have an agent. He said that he thought I'd be a good fit with his agency (which is a big/well known agency) and offered to get me a meeting with his agent. I had to say no because I go to college in Ohio. Me and this actor hung out a bunch on set and I'd have considered us friends. Since the last time I saw him (the premiere) we have not kept in touch, though we're still friends on all the social media platforms and stuff. He's continued getting roles in some pretty big projects but it's not like he's "famous". I'm going to graduate college soon and move to NYC to pursue acting full time. Would it be rude to text this guy and be like "Hey!! You offered to refer me to your agent nearly 3 years ago. Does the offer still stand?" (obviously not in those exact words) I know how hard it is to get an agent so I don't want to waste an opportunity, but I'm not sure if among actors this would be seen as a shitty thing to do. I guess this is more of an r/AmITheAsshole than an acting question, but I figured you guys would have the best perspective. Thanks!
Zoom/at home projects used for demo reel? by PhiloftheFuture25 • last post Jun 28th
Hello fellow actors! I'm a 24 year old actor living in Los Angeles. I'm currently in the process of trying to assemble a demo reel to eventually help me obtain a manager and agent. Due to the pandemic there are a lot of opportunities to shoot something at home alone either via Zoom or your laptop/phone. Now, although I know any opportunity to break down a script/scene and ACT is not to be squandered, do you think the eventual footage I receive from these projects would have any place on a demo reel? I have no filming background whatsoever so I doubt whatever footage I can get of myself would be spectacular. I know that demo reels require high-production, high-quality work with great acting, good lighting and a believable set. It'd be hard to obtain anything that measures up by filming myself at home. Thoughts?
Words of reassurance to actors from CD Cara Chute Rosenbaum by iJuanAyala • last post Jun 27th
Toronto actors: How to renew casting workbook profile? by throwawayacccccccoun • last post Jun 27th
Finding an agent – Online intensives/showcases/seminars with agencies and CDs? by alleyoop144 • last post Jun 27th
Hey everyone, I'm a relatively new actor seeking representation, and I've been seeing a lot of paid intensives/showcases/seminars with casting directors and agents on acting websites (Backstage, Actors Connection, etc.). I'm tempted to sign up for them just to get my face in front of these people. I was wondering if anyone ever had success in signing with an agent through these paid events, or if it was just a way for them to get money and they had no true intention of signing anyone? Also would love any personal experiences from attending these sorts of events. Thanks so much!
early career actress with no reel :( what do by patheticgorlt69 • last post Jun 27th
i keep finding roles i’d be perfect for, but video reels are a requirement but since i’m a theatrical actor filming is frowned upon so u don’t have any footage! Is there anything i can edit together to supplement?
Is there anyone left his/her career to became an actor (because it is a passion) and feel regret or not regret about it? by vetaseda • last post Jun 27th
I am a vet. I was working in a clinic and doing phd in school at the same time (because life took me there), but i gave myself 2 years to achieve my acting goal. I love running after my passion but sometimes i feel desperate and i don’t want to be regretfull about it.
"commercial actor" by rebeccazone • last post Jun 27th
Why do some people call themselves "commercial actors" and what's the difference? ​ Obviously commercials can be the easiest money so are "commercial actors" only in it for the money and have no interest in theater?
I just want to act... by Teaswithsatan • last post Jun 26th
I watch the same commercials, tv and movies all the time. I can do that! I can read the lines, do the voices, act on a grand stage. Yet here I am, security for people who don't give a rats patootie and quite frankly scream profanities at me daily. I just, I used to do acting in high school, I'm about to be 23 I had an opportunity to go to am acting school in San Fran and at the time my mom refused to help or let me go I should say. I'm in Denver, I tried John Casablanca was told by a few he's a scam. Not sure if this is actually true. I just want to live, I love pretending and acting like different people. You get to live out all the lives possible being an actor. I need help. I've seen alot of negative and mean criticism so none of that. Thank you all I hope you have lovely days!
Is anyone else interested in acting in video games? by Movie-Connoisseur • last post Jun 26th
I, like many others in this subreddit, am really passionate about acting and film. I do like to occupy myself with stories from things such as movies, tv shows, books, and also video games. I got a little interested in the voice actors in video games and saw how they recorded the cut scenes within the game. They use motion capture suits and I just find it so interesting how they’ll literally transform you into the character in the editing room. I find it so interesting how they will barely have any props and it’ll mainly be imagination. Does anyone else have interest in this as well and would enjoy being one of the actors in a game? Here is an example, it’s a scene from a game called “The Last of Us.” https://youtu.be/ZdEPZ1VaP6k
How long are the hours? by Samoacatdog566 • last post Jun 26th
I’m deciding wether to get into formal acting and have a question, how long are the hours? Let’s say that I was a regular on a TV Series Or supporting actor in a movie, how long does shooting take?
Proportionally, how many POC actors get to voice POC characters? by ryu289 • last post Jun 26th
Getting into acting "by chance" through standup? by roverlover1111 • last post Jun 26th
People have been telling me that I should get into comedy acting and I've been thinking about it for a while. I only had acting lessons as a kid. I'm a 23-year-old female stand-up comedian and satire writer with my own satire website. I've done a few skits/podcasts and have become typecast in my community as the "deadpan" anti-Manic pixie dream girl character (or at least that's how I brand myself on stage and when people ask me to do roles, they ask me to do that). Aubrey Plaza started her career as a page at NBC when she was discovered. Or like Aziz got into acting through standup. Seems to be the trajectory for a lot of comedy actors? Needing advice... what can I do? Should I just keep doing standup and meeting the right people?
Japanese voice actor by vst_don • last post Jun 26th
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3oK81ko9KR8 I need a voice actor like in this video for my ep. I would pay of course. Has to be japanese. Thanks