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AMA with Independent Film Producer this Saturday! by IndyO1975 • last post Apr 23rd
Hey, everyone. I'm an independent film producer and this Saturday, April 25th, I'll be doing an AMA. Here's a bit of background: As a kid, I was interested in becoming an actor. I took classes and ended up doing some voiceover work but soon realized I wanted to be more of a behind the scenes type. I wanted to realize *my vision* rather than *help others to realize their*s. I started out by literally sneaking onto the Universal Lot after reading that Spielberg had done that in the late 60s, and I got my first ever job as a P.A. on an Amblin series. From there I spent a few years in production before moving to personal assisting where I got to work closely with such actors as Ben Stiller, Courteney Cox, Jack Black, and Christopher Walken. Next I moved into working for directors and learned everything from development through to press junkets and the release of a film under filmmakers like Judd Apatow, Peter Hedges, and Joe Wright and during that time, was able to dust off my voiceover skills and got to join SAG-AFTRA! I started producing shortly after that and never looked back. I am an IFP-Gotham Award-winning filmmaker, a member of the Producers Guild of America, and have had three feature films released. In addition to that, I've written for publications like Filmmaker and Moviemaker Magazines, taught at a number of film schools around the globe (and through online courses with [Stage32.com](https://Stage32.com)) . I've also produced commercials, music videos, and a live event for the Obama White House. One of my favorite parts of the filmmaking process is casting. I truly love and respect actors and I've had the opportunity to watch and learn from some of the best so I thought it would be interesting to offer an AMA to actors of all levels from an indie producers perspective. So. If that would be interesting to you, come back to the r/acting page this Saturday at 12pm PST/3pm EST/9pm CET and let's dive in! Thanks for reading and I look forward to chatting with anyone who's interested!
How much money do actors take home after paying manager, publicist, tax etc? by MrAlexander18 • last post Apr 23rd
I am from the UK and one of my favourite tv series was "The Inbetweeners." I read that the actors weren't paid very well for the tv show itself, although no actual figures have been put out, the show itself had a shoestring budget. However, it was the movies where the money seem to be made. I read that the four actors made £100k each for the first film, but made an extra 400k off back end profits (not sure what they are exactly) and the film was made on a budget of £3m, eventually making £47m in profit. For the second film the actors apparently made £2.5m each. I am just curious, out of those earnings, how much generally goes to the people guiding their careers? Who exactly will be the people getting a cut of the cheque?
Book Keeping as a side job? Has anyone done this? by RedRobinYUMM123 • last post Apr 23rd
Looking to learn some new skills while in quarantine and was wondering if this was a good side job/career for actors. Anyone know anything about book keeping?
Awkward... But it's driving me a bit insane by Temporary_Nervous • last post Apr 23rd
Hello! So bit of an awkward topic. When I was younger, I partook in some online RP's of a kinky nature. Due to my idiocy, some people found out my name. I stopped everything immediately and never did it again. Now I don't judge people for what they do and I really think there's nothing wrong with it, but I am also wanting to be an actor one day. I'm scared about if I do actually manage the goal of becoming an actor, those RPs coming to light and it just being really embarrassing and make people see me differently. How likely do you think this would happen? Thanks
Collective horror feature (quarantine-proff). Looking for actors around the globe by maxcoronel • last post Apr 23rd
Hello. First of all, Im sorry if this is the wrong place to post this (and please, excuse my english) My name is Max and Im a **screenwriter/filmmaker** from Argentina. As many around the globe Ive been self-isolated at my place for quite some time now. At this time Im **working on a collaborative project** with some fellow actors: a **horror feature** that each participant can shoot at home with their phones. (Think about something like "Unfriended", "Searching"...that kind of stuff). The end result is not intended for commercial purposes and will be distributed for free. The thing is, **I would love** to have some extra footage from **people around the world**. If any of you think that could be interested, please feel free to contact me. I can give some extra info about it and some proof of previous work if you need it. Again, sorry if this is not the place to post it.
What have you heard about these agencies? by fuckthepatriarchy241 • last post Apr 23rd
I got offers from: - Johnson Talent Agency - Avant Artists - ABA Talent Agency - Chic Models - Mademoiselle Talent Agency Anyone signed with them or know of them? I’m currently a non-union actor in Los Angeles that’s looking for an agency to find work for me to become SAG-E.
What's the problem with casting a white voice actors for person of color roles, and vice versa? by thefurballdog • last post Apr 23rd
I tries posting this on another sub but got removed. I may be ignorant but here are my thoughts on this. Portraying characters on screen is an entirely different matter and I seethe problem with it. I understand that there may be a problem with PoC getting less jobs from white people, however, shouldn't talent come first? I've read that they usually do blind testing and that should help the creators choose the right person for the role without thinking about race or color. If they strictly implement casting by race, PoCs may even get roles due to the abudance of white people in the media. If the game or animation does implement diversity, wouldn't this limit the pool of actors? Most children of immigrants in America doesn't sound "Asian" so hiring a white actor for a Japanese with Texan accent should not be a problem. Isn't it the same as casting Japanese for PoC and white roles for Japanese games? I hope you could shed me a light on this. Apologies for the bad English. Also, it's my first time asking so I hope I don't break any rules.
Any advice on geting your parents to le you act? by Hogwartsgrfindor • last post Apr 23rd
Idk if I can ask for advice on here, but I'll this post anyways. I want to become a professional theatre actor but my parents won't allow it out of concern that will be: A) Disappointed if I don't become successful B) Poor C) Become a drug addict and/or a Sex worker because I'm poor/I'm famous and corrupted I kinda see where they're coming from ( A lot of actors do burn out), but I don't want to act to become famous or anything and I don't care if I have to work at McDonald's for the rest of my life to support my acting career because I'm really passionate about acting and I want it to be my career. I just can't seem to get them to understand that if I don't get a callback for one audition, I won't start doing h*roin or something like that. Please answer if you have any advice at all. Thank you ❤️
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 23 by AutoModerator • last post Apr 23rd
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.
Guidance on pursuing an acting career by devildog6492 • last post Apr 23rd
I am a young actor trying to one day make it big or at least become a professional actor. I predominantly do community theater and do about six shows a year. I plan on continuing community theater but does that help in anyway? I plan on going to collage and getting a degree in computer engineering as a backup to acting. I feel that I have the will power and frankly stubbornness I need to persevere the “No’s” and continue auditioning for anything I can get. I just don’t know if my community theater will help “qualify “ in any other way to someone you hasn’t had any training. I’m just looking for some guidance. Sorry if this sounds confusing. It’s 3 in the morning.
Whats the best height for an actor? by IbeHorse • last post Apr 22nd
I know that there are certain sought out height for acting and as a dude it will be much harder for u if ur on the shorter side. Im personally 5'11.
Questions to ask an actor? by reasonablyethical • last post Apr 22nd
So our drama school is arranging a meeting with a relatively famous actor and they want us to come up with good questions to ask him. Could anyone give me a hand? I want something interesting and that could help us in our career :)
Is 31 too old to consider getting into acting? by MaximumPreparation3 • last post Apr 22nd
I have, for a long time, thought about getting into acting. The thing is, I feel too old now. Most actors are already established and experienced in the industry by the age I am now. Am I wrong about this? Is it possible to get roles after 30 when starting out in this industry?
What do you wish you knew about voice production and mechanics? by katrinarar • last post Apr 22nd
Hi all, I’m a professional voice coach specialising in developing the voices of speakers, presenters, and actors, and I’m also a VO artist. I’ve been receiving more enquiries lately from other VO artists who want specific voice coaching (not direction, but learning about their vocal anatomy and how to manipulate specific parts to achieve certain sounds e.g. a deeper voice, a higher voice, a more mature sound, a specific character quality etc.) I was hoping to hear from a few VO artists at all levels of experience re: what you wish you knew about your voice so I can identify what areas are of most interest as I work with more VO artists and design suitable resources and classes. Questions could be related to producing specific sound qualities VO artists may like to add to their reel or to fit a certain brief, or it could be a general voice question like “Why does my throat hurt after a long session?” or “How do I project more?” I’d greatly appreciate your feedback and queries! I’d also be happy to provide you with a brief answer to your query in exchange for your help :)
Those who were full time actors before everything by StrobeRogers • last post Apr 22nd
Hello, I have a question for those who were full time workers before quarantine. Is there a certain set of things that need to happen to accumulate before you start booking? What did you do? Thanks
That one show by RE2isannoyingaspoo • last post Apr 22nd
This is probably going to make me sound like an idiot, or a spoiled brat, but I would like some help. Lately, I've been watching Stranger Things on Netflix (I know, I'm *very* late to the party.) I am about the same age the kid actors were when they started, and I can't help wishing that I could be on the show with them. I'm very into acting, and have been told I'm pretty good at it, but I know that there's no place for me or any other kids on the show. The kid actors are in their late teens now, while I'm still as old as them back when they started. I know that it's just a far-fetched dream and that it will never happen, and that's been getting me down. Does anyone here have any strategies on how to cope with things like this? Thank you.
DIY idea from an outsider by smeeka_snaw • last post Apr 22nd
Hey everybody. I'm just getting into VO and the sidebar isn't available right now. Please delete if not allowed. I see a lot of pictures of actors' creative methods of setting up a recording booth. I am also a gardener and I have a greenhouse thats 4' wide, 3' deep, and 7' tall. I feel like one of those greenhouses (~$90 on Amazon) would make a great little booth. I have ordered a second greenhouse to test this with. I will be lining the inside with moving blankets for sound dampening and adding a lamp and maybe a desk inside. The greenhouse already has shelves. If you're interested I can update after I get everything set up (around May 20th). Feedback/constructive criticism: welcome. Thanks in advance.
What do y'all think of this video? by goodfashion20 • last post Apr 22nd
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdGKPrYYmE&t=35s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdGKPrYYmE&t=35s) ​ I know this is kind of an old video, but I feel it's worth bringing up. Now you might be familiar with Eric Vale from the various anime roles he's been in (including but not limited to Trunks, Sakyo, Sanji, etc.). And I agree with the basic message that in order to be a successful voice actor, you have to be an actor first. However, I feel like he came across as a bit elitist. He mentions how he was involved in theater since he was a child, and how he's had years of classical acting training. And the implication was that it's too late become a trained actor if you didn't start as a kid. I found that really off-putting and snobbish. I mean, not everyone discovers their passions as a kid. Some people discover them in college, or in their 20s, or 30s, etc. And it's really sad because, a lot of the people in the comments felt doubtful of themselves or even considered giving up on their dreams because of the implications of this video. I just started taking acting lessons (I'm in my 20s), and this video was very off-putting to me. It just seems like in every field, especially artistic fields, there's always people who started when they were children, and think they are superior because of it. Aside from that, he just comes off as condescending in his tone. Like seriously, what makes him so high and mighty? So yeah, I just wanted to see what everyone else thinks of this video.