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Can I still deduct classes and other acting expenses if I wasn't able to make any money as an actor in 2019? by Designer_B • last post Mar 29th
I've got a bachelors in acting and moved out to Los Angeles to pursue this last year, but I made all of my money in the restaurant industry.
Quotes regarding P2P by Dracomies • last post Mar 29th
The following are quotes from actors and actresses in the industry regarding [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) and Voice123. *"If you aren't a bookable actor, P2P is a waste of money. It'll only be profitable if you are already booking."* *"Refusing P2P will take you away from jobs and opportunities you simply will not find out of CD agencies."* *"You could effectively build a reel using only projects you book through P2P. As much as I don't wish to admit it, P2P is a great way to get work under your belt early on."* *"At this point, not being on P2P is just giving up money. For people who book regularly, you'd jump your annual income even more by being on P2P."* *"To be frank, especially given the situations with the Coronavirus and where there are no longer any physical studios or physical locations to go to - writing off P2P as a whole -- is throwing money away. It's a death sentence. You \*need\* to get your space up and running and get there now."* *"P2P is a numbers game and you need to be quick. P2P isn't going anywhere and it's going to grow."* *"It's another avenue of revenue. You're essentially throwing money away not trying it."* *"What makes a P2P subscription different than any other business expense in any other industry? What makes it different from the overhead expenses of running a restaurant ? "* *"Think of P2P as training. People pay thousands of dollars for training. People pay $200 for a session with trainers with absolutely no guarantee whatsoever that it will benefit them. Think of it as training - in the same vein. Learning on the job. Try it once. Try it for a year. You may be pleasantly surprised. Even if you don't succeed, it'll be a learning experience. You'll quickly learn what you need to change. You'll learn what you're up against - which in turn - will help you improve."* *"It's a stepping stone. It builds your resume. Don't think of P2P as making money. Think of it as building your resume, making connections to people. I've had commercials for Disney, Barbie, The Olympics, Target, Comcast, etc. And I wouldn't have had those opportunities or be able to build my resume without P2P."* *"People will say don't do P2Ps. But when you ask them what they recommend, and those platforms (Casting Call Club, Twitter) pay nothing in comparison to the gigs offered in P2P. You simply can't get commercial roles outside of an agency. I'm getting so many auditions, actual auditions that pay much more than anything on Twitter and Casting Call Club."* *"Replace "paying for a p2p" with "buying your first microphone or interface" or "paying for internet" or any other VO related thing that costs money. Paying for a p2p is a "building your business" kind of move, where you're spending money to try to make more, and if you don't have the capital to spend, you're not ready for that kind of move."* *"P2Ps aren't recommended if you're not already booking well."* *"If you aren't already booking work, you'll likely not make money on a p2p"* *"VDC is your surest source for consistent auditions that actually pay money. The competition is fierce, both in equipment quality, acting quality, and sheer number of people."* *"If you have:* *A. a solid studio-quality XLR mic* *B. a solid interface (e.g. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2)* *C. a treated space (closet or well-treated area with bass traps / acoustic foam)* *D. a good demo for the relevant categories you're interested in* *then you will almost certainly make your subscription back + some from a p2p"* *"Common misconception here (at least from my observation) is that P2p is bad and* [*voices.com*](https://voices.com) *is bad and voice123 is bad when the people on there are hardly bad at all. I'd argue many of them are some of the best I've seen"* *"Once upon a time, I made all my VO money from work I sleuthed up myself. Then I got on a p2p site and made some more money. Then I got with a couple agencies. Maybe 10% of my annual income was from agencies, tops. Then I got better at this job and got more agencies and now like....80-90% of my work is from agencies and I'm not on any p2ps any more."* *"It's more the fact of, "Don't do it unless you KNOW you can be competitive" - people often take the leap into P2P's too early, and it's just a waste of money that could be allocated to other avenues like classes, workshops, coaching, getting professional sounding reels, etc."* *"There are a lot of pro actors that can't afford being on a P2P."* "*VDC is a p2p. V123 is a p2w"* "*P2Ps are NOT a good idea for beginners but they aren’t scams either."* "*Minimum amount you should probably invest in your space to be really bookable on a p2p is around $1000. you can do it for less but $1000 is where you start getting diminishing returns"* "*Well there aren’t a lot of options for talent who live in remote areas so p2ps tend to work for them for example."* "*P2P can work really well under specific circumstances, but they are not a good idea for newbies trying to get rich quick"* "*It also really depends where you are in your career. If you're new to VO it's highly recommended to avoid p2ps until you're competitively ready at a near industry level."* "*One thing to keep in mind is that p2ps are very competitive and unless you're already very good at the genres on there you probably won't find much work"* *"I personally found P2P a part of my revenue stream. And yeah, yeah, I know all the downsides - you guys don't have to chime in with them. The upside is you get consistent opportunity for practice. If you're on VDC for example, there WILL be at least 20 auditions a day you can crank out. And VO is a numbers game."* "*You do need to make sure you’re confident you can book at least some work on P2Ps before jumping into them. Not beginner friendly by any means"* *"If you're in LA or NYC looking for a career, P2Ps might be something you do as a last resort, but if you're in the Midwest, and there's three agencies in a 200-mile radius, might not be a bad idea to look into them."*
self tape struggles of a broke college actor by minhja0 • last post Mar 29th
3 Ways to Get Experience as a New or Returning Actor — Step 3 — Get Expe... by ChrissyBartels • last post Mar 29th
Anyone else find stanisvlaski's books boring? by Hyper_Intake123 • last post Mar 29th
So I've read an actor prepares and thru building a character. I think there alright for a beginner but after gaining alot more experience since the last year I find it hard to get through them. They're not really practical and more on the philosophical side. Anyone else ever read them?
Van or Apartment for acting in LA. by Nomad79 • last post Mar 29th
So I’m a Veteran and work background for extra money. I am SAG. I have a pension and I just love doing background to supplement my money. It’s fun for me and sometimes I make super good money. I’m not really interested in being a actor, actor. I get a lot of parts without having to act for real. With that said I wanna do it for a year in LA. Currently I live in Florida and I have two options. I can rent an apartment in LA but that’s so costly, or I can buy a house here in Florida for like five hundred a month. Lower rent mean I can finally buy me a van and travel, and do some acting but also have a home to go to. I dunno. Which sounds better.
Can I avoid theatre? by livvlo • last post Mar 28th
I want to be an actor, but only on camera. I cannot do theatre, because the thought of being in front of a live audience absolutely terrifies me. I also have a terrible singing voice. Is it unrealistic for me to want to be an actor if I can’t stand stage acting?
Step 2 of Make a Living Acting anywhere from Home! by ChrissyBartels • last post Mar 28th
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Emotions by tcme529 • last post Mar 28th
I’ve been acting for 11 years, I’ve focused on singing for the past 4 years but now I want to fully dive back into acting. I’m a really good actor but I have a lot of trouble reaching my emotions , I can be dramatic and everything but for scenes when I need to cry, or other emotional things etc. it’s extremely hard. Help?
i think i'm way over my head here, any advice? by Txbi89 • last post Mar 28th
so a few months ago, i joined a group small group of people who all lived in my general area because we wanted to make a movie. I was doing music and acting but now, we can't meet up so my role has been sized down to a phone call (as in my character and lines are still the same but i just need to record my voice) and i thought that was fine but now i'm having second thoughts. i don't have an actual microphone, only the built in one on my phone and after doing a few takes, my voice sounds flat, like i bored of reading the script. voice acting and 'on camera' acting are two very different things and i like to think i'm a good actress but i cannot voice act for the life of me. my skills on camera come when i'm moving around and with other people on a set but you can't do that with voice acting. i don't want to let the people in my team down so does anyone have any advice on how to voice act well? sorry if this is a dumb question
How do Canadian actors work on American films? And how can American actors work on Canadian films? by coolforehand • last post Mar 28th
I've tried researching this and have had mixed, mostly incomplete results. I know about the O Visa for entertainers, athletes, renowned specialists, etc. But, there seems to be so many Canadian actors who got their start in Hollywood it doesn't seem possible they all won an O Visa at the beginning. Ryan Reynolds for example says one day he left university, drove to Los Angeles and began working. As far as I can tell, he wasn't yet an American citizen at that time. This is but one example, but we all know the plethora of Canadian actors in Hollywood. How do they work legally on sets and all that comes with that (taxes, union fees, etc)? Flipside of the question, what's the best way an American can do this in the Canadian film market? My research has led me to resources that state visas can be obtained if you're producing the project and it's cleared by a certain government organization who issues permits for these things (forgetting the exact name right now) or if you're asked to be a part of a production which is Canadian or has already obtained clearance from the org. I just mentioned. Nothing about those paths suggest it's possible to just drive up to Toronto or Vancouver and begin working as Reynolds and others claim they did in the USA.
Blacklisting Voice Actors by ThatOneMothBoi • last post Mar 28th
I recall a friend of mine mentioning how fandubs and abridged for shows will get you blacklisted from many agents and companies. However, what else does it apply to? Will doing comic dubs get you into the same trouble as fandubs and abridged series?
World Monologue Games by nonchalantpony • last post Mar 28th
I'm gonna take a punt in these COVID days that this is okay to post given its an opportunity. I am not associated with it in any way and I will not be participating. Just posting entirety from other social media for interest. Mods please delete if not okay. Registrations are open for **World Monologue Games**! This event welcomes participants from every country in the world with a wide range of categories to compete in: pro/am, age groups, country, duration of monologue etc. **CASH prizes will be given to winners**! We want to pay as many artists as possible during this troubling time. No matter what your circumstances are, we welcome you with open arms. Lockdown friendly event - you only need a camera and an internet connection. Register now as an actor, fan, donor, volunteer or an expert judge. **Free training and content for any registrant and EVERYONE gets a free entry.** **The Monologue Project** is incredibly excited to have you join us for this event. Keep busy, entertain your fellow earthlings and be in it to win it!More info will be sent to registrants over the coming days.[www.monologues.com.au/WMG](http://www.monologues.com.au/WMG?fbclid=IwAR0A5Y7zp_ASABETxQJVfKPYvfjgsSL8SQaNsHnauYCS3yg5B6A18Vc2lOc)
Actors wanting to run lines or build some sort of zoom/skype community during this? by ji1288 • last post Mar 28th
Are there any resources like this right now? Would love to just run lines or act out some plays/monologues together and give feedback during this COVID-19.
Acting as a career or a hobby by Bloody_Khan_Man • last post Mar 28th
Hi, I'm a 25-year-old South Asian male in the US who is at a crossroads currently in determining my future. To give some context I've been an engineering student for the past 7 years but in the last 2 years, I have been gaining knowledge and reignited my passion for filmmaking. In high school, I acted in school plays and loved every second of it. In my freshman year of college (back in 2014) I got a small role in the college play but sadly dropped out because of my schedule which I regret to this day. Acting has always been in the back of my mind but never had the guts to truly pursue it again until recently. I'm (hopefully) graduating with my B.S. this semester but am getting severe anxiety and stress on what to do. One part of me wants to dive straight into filmmaking and acting again and make it a career even though I know the risk factors that come with it. On the other side is job security and financial stability for my future family but I'm afraid I'll be sucked back into my depression and increased mental health issues due to me doing the same mistake as I did years ago. Let's just say I didn't make wise decisions for my mental health. I've heard people do acting on the side but knowing myself I can't really multitask well. It's either one or the other. Sometimes I feel I already set my life in stone even though I'm only 25 but I see people only a few years younger than me and think "they made the right decision" where I'm way behind in my acting skills even though I know I have them deep down somewhere inside me. I'm just generally curious and seeking advice on actors who do this as a hobby and have a full-time job and actors who do this as a full-time job with maybe a part-time job to pay the bills. Right now my main focus is graduating but I can't come to terms on my further plan of action.
Sense memory by actordownunder • last post Mar 28th
Hey guys, I recently came across a stream of videos on YouTube that are on this topic of sense memory. Now before I watched these videos I was under the impression sense memory would be some form of the minds eye where you visualise an emotional event that could trigger your emotions (Meisner) such as seeing your (fake) daughter for the last time as they take you into prison or whatever. However after watching these videos I’ve found it’s something completely different yet it still seems so alien after the hour or so of research I’ve put in. My understanding is that you clear your mind and focus on a SPECIFIC sense (1) that relates to the emotion you are trying to convey in the scene, such as the feeling of rain on your face that day you didn’t get into Juilliard to show sadness. Furthermore, you are meant to do this prior to going on stage or filming the scene by cleaning your mind and spending 10-20 minutes using sense memory to get in the “mood”. I’ve also read that actors like to do this throughout their every day life. Now my questions are this, 1) am I able to use more then 1 sense in these memories 2) should I use this before every scene 3) how long per day and what are the benefits of practicing sense memory every day. Thank you for reading.
Paid voiceover opportunity- seeking actor from Swindon. by makebelieveguy • last post Mar 28th
Hi humans of reddit! I figured I’d reach out here before turning to backstage etc. Seeking an actor (or ‘real person,’ but I’d rather employ a pro if possible) from Swindon, if not Swindon, at least from Wiltshire county. Male, age 20-35. Short text to be read. No professional setup required. More info and payment details available upon request by serious enquirer. Thanks!
on camera training? by redalienbaby • last post Mar 27th
anybody here feel like sharing some of the basics they learned when training to become an actor? im trying to research where some of the greats trained or studied.. trouble is i cant afford it!
Any actors here in recovery for an eating disorder? by windowsofthislove • last post Mar 27th
TW: Talk about my body Hey all! So I'm 30 & I've done some professional acting work. This past year I made it a goal to commit to taking the plunge into acting with hopes to eventually gain full-time work. I really enjoy acting as an art form — it makes me so incredibly happy. My soul feels absolutely connected to the artistry of it. However, I have some worries. A conversation I keep having with my therapist is: do I really want to pursue a full-time career that focuses on my body constantly? We're still talking through this. The more auditions I go on, and the more gigs I book, the more focused on my body I become. I try my best to reframe negative thoughts & I haven't acted on any eating disorder behaviors or anything, but... I'm 5 years in recovery for an eating disorder & I guess my worry is that, can I pursue acting & keep a healthy mind in eating disorder recovery? Can acting be recovery focused? I also happen to be an overweight actor, which I think plays into my body awareness too. I workout & I'm very strong, but I have some really bad hormone issues that I'm currently dealing with (my past eating disorder probably didn't help them), but all-in-all, I know I carry my weight well... which is lucky. Granted, I'm very tall, which probably helps. I actually began weightlifting to feel better with my acting choices, etc. As my body becomes stronger and stronger, my muscles become more defined, and I feel more confident. I also notice I'm physically capable of doing more performance-wise if I keep a solid workout routine, as well as keep my body nourished. Wellness is what I try to think about when it comes to the physicality of acting. So are any of you in eating disorder recovery & how do you deal with the pressure of acting? Anyone wanna start a support group? Hahaha Oh, my other worry is that the older I get, the more focused I'll become on my looks... since... well... being a woman in acting. How do I define the boundary between what's an alright action to take vs. what's treading ED territory. Like, is a little Botox a slippery slope or standard & something I'm just going to need to accept? Stuff like that, I would like to hear others' experiences
Actors in LA (or CA in general) who are filing for unemployment? by iluye1 • last post Mar 27th
This might be a weird question to ask here.... but someone might have the answer. So as you know, our whole industry and pretty much every other one has been stunted due to Covid-19. I filed unemployment awhile ago... I have a kind of complicated wage history. I was working a serving job to supplement acting until around dec of last year, and there were was favoritism by the manager who only started scheduling me wednesday morning shifts, and then eventually took me off the schedule to force me to quit essentially. I ended up having to quit. I got paid for an acting job I booked in late january, but other than that my dad has been paying my rent, due to me also losing a family member several weeks ago. I had to attend that funeral and I come back to LA with no food on the shelves, and no way to even work. I applied to unemployment, and only got offered $50 a week...... I know it's crazy busy at the unemployment offices, too busy to have the phone interviews they used to have or to fact check correctly. But obviously I can't live on that. I triple checked all of my wages from acting before sending them in, and checked "work ended" for them, but there's clearly months where I made nothing, and I didn't get shifts at my serving job through no fault of my own. I can't get ahold of anyone through the phone, they're being bombarded with calls. Do any actors have experience with this sort of thing or are going through it right now? Also if there are some better reddits for me to post this in, i would love the redirects! Thank you!