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Does Anyone else get discouraged? by PumpkinKat18 • last post May 14th
I am 14F and love, love, love! Acting and being in my local theater productions. But I’m not really sure how good of an actor I really am, I have never taken any classes (because I haven’t really found any in my town) and don’t have any techniques because I don’t know about them. But i still love being on the stage and trying my hardest! So, because of COVID-19 I am doing a pre-recorded audition for my local theater. They gave us 4 monologues to choose from and I picked one that I thought I would be able to identify with. But the problem is, is that I HATE recording myself! And I have to watch my video over and over again to see if it’s any good, then I realize how terrible my acting is, and I think that I won’t get a part in anything because who wants a bad actor? I just get depressed and disappointed about myself and my abilities. Any advice? Also, I share photos with my entire family so they can see all of my terrible videos and it’s super embarrassing!!!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 14 by AutoModerator • last post May 14th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Do you plan to move to Los Angeles or not by andreea123456789 • last post May 14th
Moving to Los Angeles is obviously not the only option for becoming a voice actor... If you're fine with doing commercial / audiobook work for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, if you want to pursue character voice acting (such as in cartoons or video games), LA is the only option for you. All opportunities are here : Cartoon Network is here, Nickelodeon is here, Disney is here. All big name VAs live in LA. Most directors are not gonna allow you to record from home & you will be required to come into their studio. I currently live in Minnesota and I'm planning on moving to LA next summer. What changes should I expect?
Debate with an acting friend: Motivation and Irrational Behavior? by June_Etoile • last post May 14th
Had an interesting debate about *irrational* behavior. Basically the friend says: "Sometimes people behave irrationally for no reason." I don't buy that - I believe there is some form of reason (justified in the person's head) behind all actions. I don't believe any behavior is truly irrational - in the sense I don't believe it is out of the blue because I believe in life there is motivation behind everything, every move, every non-move - and I was wondering your take as fellow actors. I think there is some form of 'logic' in the person's motivation behind everything, for instance if a boss snaps at you - to them there is a reason as to why (perhaps they had a fight with their spouse that AM) - they might not be right to do that to you, but to them/their character, they are unconsciously giving themselves leeway to do so. Or if a nasty sibling is suddenly being nice to you, they might be feeling guilty about something. If someone screams at the top of their lungs in the middle of the street it's not irrational to them, it's a very much needed moment of release that's just built up so much they can no longer take it. Even: For example, I believe even 'crazy people' have their logic. (If they think Jesus is coming to end the world tomorrow, because he spoke to them in a hallucination, that's what they believe.) ​ Curious to hear your thoughts?
Will becoming a Game Streamer hurt my acting career? by IVLO11 • last post May 14th
So, I know as every actor does, looking for part time work that can consistently pay the bills and also accommodate auditions is hard to come by, at least outside the service industry. I know streaming on twitch is another platform that is difficult to succeed in, just like acting, but it is an alternative I’ve been thinking to pursue in order to support the real passion. Will being a twitch streamer hurt me chances of being casted? I’ve been towing with the idea that it could and it’s kept me hesitant. I game all the time and might as well get paid for it and see if I can make some profit. The hours are flexible. What does everyone else think? Will this hurt my acting career?
Best film actor training studios in the Raleigh, NC area? by bbybew123 • last post May 14th
So..I'll be working a full-time job in Raleigh, NC but I've always enjoyed acting and done some background work and find the film/TV business so interesting. I definitely want to better my acting skills and want to do that when I move to NC. I wanted to know if there are any good acting programs/schools in the Raleigh, NC area that may be worth training at? I'm actually coming from NYC to NC (crazy because all the acting stuff is here and sad I have to leave it) but I wasn't able to take any classes here due to price and time conflicts. I'm hoping this new job of mine gives me stability to pay for acting classes and get better at my craft. I'm 22 so I feel like I'm both late to the "training" game and early. 22 isn't old but it isn't super young either compared to people who have been training since they were kids. If you guys have any recommendations regarding studios/programs/trainings in the Raleigh area then let me know! Thanks!
Share your self-tape that booked you? by June_Etoile • last post May 14th
Is anyone here willing to share the self-tape that booked them the job? Thanks! #
Another language by Lour-55 • last post May 14th
I'm an international actor. I speak Arabic and English fluently. I'm looking for another language to learn. What should it be, French or Spanish? Which one would be of more use in the music and film industry? thanks in advance
The Jump From Stage to Booth (Looking for Advice) by IComeBaringGifs • last post May 14th
Howdy all, I'm an actor, like many of you. I was heavily involved in the stage theatre program at my junior high, high school, and I initially studied to become an actor when I went to University, before deciding to switch to English. However, I have a Blue Bluebird set up in my basement, in a sound baffled corner of the room, with an interface running up to my workstation. Before I studied acting, my first major was in digital media, specifically in audio processing (long story). Basically, my question/call for advice is: where do I go from here? I'm looking for places to volunteer my services as an actor so that I can build both experience (and confidence in front of the mic) and a body of work that I can draw from when it comes time to make a demo and approach unions/agencies. I checked out [Dee Bradley Baker's site](https://iwanttobeavoiceactor.com/), but the articles linked there were mostly general advice, things like 'Pace yourself', 'Make Sure You Have Hobbies', 'Practice Imitating things you hear', and so on, which don't get me wrong is incredibly good advice. Mostly what I'm looking for is forums or websites where clients needing actors post listings, and then that can be filled by amateur voice actors like myself. I've done some work with [Librivox](https://librivox.org), but (and forgive me if this comes off as shallow) a lot of the work posted there wasn't personally engaging for me, and so I found recording to be more of a chore--although that's perhaps an indicator that voice acting might not be for me, I think that bears further testing however--and so I'm wondering about other places where I can find volunteer opportunities. Mods: If something similar to this has been asked already, let me know and I'll happily delete this post. I just didn't come across anything that really answered what I was looking for when I used search terms like 'forum.'
Something I've learned from 'the other side of the camera' by GoldCelebration8 • last post May 13th
I started out my Los Angeles journey as a hopeful, starry-eyed, would-be actress. With that came thousands of dollar spent on acting reels, actings classes, and self tapes from small studios. After a few years stepping behind the camera as a producer who often casts all of the roles in our films, shorts, and music videos, I've learned a few lessons I hope to pass on and help other actors. I wrote this article as advice I would have given myself 3+ years ago. Specifically how to save money by redirecting it towards something that could 1) give you greater value than just hiring those reel companies and 2) help others build their own social media presence + achieve independent income that's not directly tied to actively booking acting jobs. I hope some part of this wisdom will help other actors who feel like reel companies are overpriced or they are looking to find a new way to exercise their acting abilities beyond a single scene. [https://www.imvictoriafratz.com/the-best-way-to-create-an-acting-reel/](https://www.imvictoriafratz.com/the-best-way-to-create-an-acting-reel/)
[fun gif dub I'm posting because original actor liked it] Nobody is born cool except ... by PatrickPlan8 • last post May 13th
I need real actors to pose as if they are part of an agency. by Alek_Angelo • last post May 13th
A friend of mine is creating a representation agency and needs actors with material to start it off. No exclusivity or actual representation is offered and you will be removed from it soon. Message me for more info :)
How can I stop feeling this way? by chthonic_persephone • last post May 13th
Hi everyone. Another actor here, I know I should not care about others but this makes me feel discouraged. I don't think my skills are that bad, I am able to memorize lines pretty quickly for example. But I can't help me that other people don't take me seriously or because I have no major credits. I submit on Actors Access, no luck so far and I understand with the whole Covid-19. Before Covid, I didn't have any luck with auditions, I mostly submitted to student films. I did some work before but that was before moving to the super competitive LA. But I see other actors meeting others and getting parts easily. I tried to start my own projects but unless I have a budget, I realized it is not easy. And I keep talking and talking to people without much luck. I tried to get more and more training... I have spent money like a fool, especially when it comes to private tutors. I went to one and all that person was telling me is that I am too ugly and I need to know my place before applying to specific roles. That made me so hurt and the fact that I had to pay that tutor. And I was taking a Zoom class now but I quit because it was hard for me to do a pro self-tape at home per homework assignment like the other classmates... But I am gonna fix that and invest some money into equipment. I have very negative feelings, I feel people view me as a joke and worthless because of lacking major credits?
Are there any b-roll/behind the scenes videos of actors kind of getting ready right before the camera starts rolling? by pineconeconspiracy • last post May 13th
Besides the Jack Nicholson one. Just like seeing an actor a few seconds to a minute getting into character and then seeing them do the scene.
Do you think it'll be better or worse for non-name actors after things "go back to normal"? by iluye1 • last post May 13th
Hey all, hope you're hanging in there. So of course I'm researching, reading articles, trying to make sense of the landscape of this whole thing. But I'm still trying to figure out if Covid has affected our industry super negatively or if it might have a positive outcome. (For reference, I'm young, ethnically ambiguous actor, living in Los Angeles with good reps. I've tested for roles before and gone to producers, but I've never been a series regular or have that sort of experience under my belt yet. So my name has no pull and I'm not anywhere high on the totem pole.) I have in my head that this might be a horrific outcome for actors in my "tier" and below, because the studios need to churn out productions, and they're going to need names to sell tf out of their shows. They also want to limit the amount of people on set, so there goes a ton of co-star and even some guest star type roles. A few actor friends, a talent manager, and my coach believe that it will be a really good outcome because due to the money that the studios lost, they're not going to be able to afford the salary that a ton of name actors require, and the net might be cast wider for "affordable" talent. What are your predictions? Also I'm sorry if this is a silly question, as I'm not sure anyone quite has an answer yet, or either I'm so disoriented that the answer is obvious and I just don't know wtf is up and what's down.
Hello! Beginner Voice Actor here! by DoctorIknowWho • last post May 13th
Hi, I just joined the r/VoiceActing sub Reddit because I'm looking for a career in, well, voice acting obviously! I was just seeing if anybody would be able to guide me in the right direction of what I can put as gig audio examples on a Fiverr page so potential customers can hear what I have to offer? I'm very new to this, but I do know my strong suits. I am a youth male capable of energetic roles who can also perform well with sarcastic or even serious scenarios. Thank you in advance!
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“As an actor you often have to spend. A lot of energy making a silk purse, out of a pigs ear.” Charles Dance, improving bad writing. by definitly-living • last post May 12th
I hear this and am a hobby writer. What does his words mean to you? What energy do you have to expend that I can work on in my craft?
A question about Acting related to handedness (Left handed or Right handed) by tomtheawesome123 • last post May 12th
Hello actors, I want ask something about Acting. ​ Here is the context, in this scene: [https://youtu.be/bR7-x7Cyk5k?t=10](https://youtu.be/bR7-x7Cyk5k?t=10) The character on the right hands a coin with his right hand, the character on the left accepts with **her left hand** Does the director ever ask the actor/s to use their non-dominant hand during acting for the sake of aesthetics? I found out that the girl in that scene was right handed in real life so it was strange she used her left hand in this acting scene. Her character in this show was not significant either since after this scene she never appears again. I can understand if the character appeared later on and was revealed to be left handed but here it was so strange that this right handed actress was made to use her left hand. My hypothesis is that it is for the sake of "symmetry" or aesthetics. Can someone please clear this up for me?