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Should I Get My Talent Agent License? by Matthew Gross • last post Apr 9th
I'm currently taking a break to work on improving my health. Recently, an ER doc diagnosed me with congestive heart failure; however, I think he misdiagnosed me. Tomorrow, I meet with a cardiologist. All of this has me thinking about my professional future. I have tentative plans to buy land in Santa Clarita and build a home. For those of you who are outside of California, Santa Clarita is a film hub, and it is part of Los Angeles County. I love it, because it is less hectic. I'll post a video here about Santa Clarita.
Life comes at you fast by DiBiDi05 • last post Apr 9th
I love being a part of this community and learning and sharing with other actors. With so many things going on in our world in terms of the looming strikes, work slowdowns, etc., I just wanted to drop in and say keep going, folks! This life is crazy and unpredictable, but we do it because we love it (most days lol). Here's an anecdote from my recent experiences- Last summer, I booked my first national commercial - a principal role at that! It starred one of the biggest names in sports, it aired a few times, my footage didn't get cut, and my friends and family had the chance to see me on TV. Awesome, right?! Well, it was an FTX commercial. Life comes at you fast. It was still a fun experience before all of the craziness.
A question for Illinois actors by Lower_Eye8433 • last post Apr 9th
My husband was offered a job in Decatur Illinois and it looks like he's taking it. It's triple the pay he's making now so it's a no brainer really. I'm an actress in the Branson Missouri area and I am represented by an sgent in my area. The location we're moving to later this year is 2 hours from Chicago, and 2 hours from St. Louis. I'm not worried about making a long commute to work, but I want to ask what are some good places for me to look?
starting actor by FrietInMijnGat • last post Apr 9th
Hi i wanna become a actor. So i am gonna need some lessons. So that i can get an agent and stuff. Anyone got an only less for me that i can follow? Ore any tips. Let it know. Thank you bye.
Do you have problems being assertive? by ConsistentEffort5190 • last post Apr 9th
There seem to be a lot of threads on here where someone is finding it hard to say no to something that is obviously bad for them. Or where someone walks away - often much later than most people would - from an unfair situation and then feels guilty about it. Is this a common trait among actors? I’m beginning to wonder - seriously - if drama programmes should include assertiveness training. A few basic tactics can make a huge difference to how you interact with other people and how you feel about yourself.
A VO career is not an on/off switch by morganbkeaton • last post Apr 9th
I've seen a couple good tweets recently about "breaking into" and "big breaks" in voice-over, and the assumptions around those. [Here's one.](https://twitter.com/SaraSecoraVO/status/1644358964715421699?s=20) Fundamentally, the issue is that aspiring actors and folks starting out make the mistake of thinking that a path in VO is like any other job, in that it's somewhat linear. Like, you could start as a clerk in a grocery store and reasonably expect that, with time and effort, you could eventually become the manager. But that's not how VO works. Folks talk about "breaking into VO" as if, once you "break in" you're guaranteed success in some way or another. Rob Paulsen started his original Talkin' Toons podcast back around 2012 because he'd had a slow *year*. **Rob**. **Paulsen**. And similarly, the "big break" concept is very flawed because it fails to account for all the small wins, which don't draw attention but do eventually build to finally, well, drawing attention. When I see posts asking questions like, "How much can you expect to earn in your first year of being a voice actor," I'm never sure how to respond. "There is no guarantee" is really the answer to many beginners' questions. If you are one of the folks I'm talking about, someone who's starting out, my advice is this: Interrogate why it is you want to do this. Get as specific as possible. This will help you root out any "I'll show them!!" narratives sooner than later, and help you drill down to what truly matters to you and drives you. Hold on to that and remind yourself of that when you're in tough moments. Your reasons ideally will have less to do with other people ("I want to be like So-and-so") and more about yourself ("Acting is how I get to connect with and explore every part of myself"). Approach VO as a side job first. Do not give up any sources of income. Make time for it in your current circumstances, explore it to your heart's desire. And protect your wallet. A cue to start giving up other sources of income is when you're bringing $$ steadily in from VO, consistently, for an extended period of time (at least months). Find friends and peers who are at your level, and a little above it. It's energizing to be surrounded by people having experiences you can relate to, and who are experiencing starting out at this moment in time. It's great to look at well known actors for inspiration, but they did not come up in VO as you now know it, so they may not *always* have the most relevant advice on where to start. There are no guarantees. Be patient. Do at least one thing toward your career every day, and err on the side of performance--read out loud, do exercises, read plays and scenes with friends, create characters, learn accents. Over the course of weeks and months and years, it really adds up. Best of luck.
Now Casting for BIGO Livestreaming job! by Lilith Astaroth • last post Apr 9th
Greetings! Own Your Destiny Talent Agency is currently casting charismatic individuals to become livestreaming hosts of your own Livestream. Build your own show about whatever you like! 15 days//30 hours per month, work from home. Smartphone and strong wifi/5G required. USA & Canada only. Must be over the age of 18. Please email your resume to OYDAgency@gmail.com with the subject "Livestreaming Audition - Karma" and we will send you more information. Thank you!
Could there be a problem with my name? by Date_me_nadia • last post Apr 9th
I have a very nice name (or so I’ve been told) but it’s a very feminine name, and I am a guy. Now I know lots of actors and actresses have strange names, but I’m just wondering if you think an agent or something could find a problem with my name. Name is Lillette
Thinking of saying no to "actor" roles by sionaxyw_ • last post Apr 9th
So by bus I live about an hour to two hours away where things shoot in my area. I've gotten majority commercial roles and also principal and supporting roles, which I don't mind the commute because of the money and the credits i can put on my resume. Sometimes I've been cast in "actor" roles sometimes which is a step up from background acting but mostly involve a flat rate (usually 200-400 for one day) Lately I've been thinking it's not worth it to pay for an uber to set to do a 10-14 hour day for a flat rate actor role where I'm spending most of my pay on transportation and only get the flat rate. Once I was even asked to stay way later than i was supposed to for the actor role I was doing because production was behind and the extras they needed had to leave. I felt it was unfair since I wouldn't be getting paid more. Im thinking of telling my agent to stop sending me out for actor roles where i only have one line or no lines. What do you guys think?
I’m trying to make an animated series by Angel_Dust6666666 • last post Apr 9th
I’m looking for 5 female voice actresses to play characters that are similar to the quintessential quintuplets
Anyone from the southeast feeling sad? Lol by Original_Sea_4024 • last post Apr 9th
Currently an actor in the southeast. I know its been slow everywhere but I’m going a lil crazy. Anyone located in the southeast and just not hearing anything from your agents? Trying to talk myself off the cliff… lol
How Do I Professionally Fire My Manager? by TheLavenderMenaces • last post Apr 9th
It just hasn’t been working out. They got me a lot of exposure near the beginning but it feels sort of scam like now. They’ve only been in the manager game for about a year and have 90 clients, I don’t normally get auditions from them, their management company only has two managers, etc. I feel like I have more luck on Backstage or applying for stuff on Actors Access by myself but they take a cut of pay for gigs they didn’t get for me, too. Honestly I’m mostly just scared of not having a manager again because LA is ruthless. But also don’t want to strain my luck even further if she takes me firing her to heart and it coming back to bite me for future potential managers. TLDR; My manager doesn’t really do anything for me. How do I fire her professionally? Scared that firing her will hurt me getting a better manager in the future.
Question for any Aussie actors by Emotional-Athlete803 • last post Apr 9th
I haven’t had any auditions through my agent since November and can see that I’ve been submitted for one project through Showcast in the last two weeks. Is this a normal for my circumstances? Are we just going through a slow period or should I be concerned? I’m white woman living in Sydney Australia, my agent has put my playing age as 20-26 for context.
Lack of auditions, should I be concerned? by Emotional-Athlete803 • last post Apr 9th
I’m white woman living in Sydney Australia, my agent has put my playing age as 20-26 for context. I haven’t had any auditions through my agent since November and can see that I’ve been submitted for one project through Showcast (kinda like the Australian version of Actors Access) in the last two weeks. Is this a normal for my circumstances? Are we just going through a slow period or should I be concerned?
SAG back to SAG-E? by General_Career3251 • last post Apr 9th
Is there any way a SAG actor can revert to SAG Eligible in order to do non-union projects?
Looking for Voiceover Work by Lorenzo Fleming • last post Apr 8th
Hello folks, Good evening to everyone and inquiring about the different avenues to apply for voiceover work. Thanks for your time and consideration. Regards, Lorenzo
10 Side Hustle Jobs For Actors by Maurice Vaughan • last post Apr 8th
Aaron Marcus (experienced actor and mentor) talks about 10 side hustle jobs that might be perfect for you in today's blog.
IMDb in Europe? by nicenicevanana • last post Apr 8th
So would it be worth it to pay the IMDb subscription if I’m an actress in Spain? Also, is there another website that is a MUST for me to have my profile up here in Europe? Thanks!
Join us in creating an unforgettable animation comedy pilot in a cartoony, simple style! We are searching for a talented and passionate team! by bananaG3 • last post Apr 8th
We're a group of passionate creatives looking to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share our vision. This is a non-paid project, but it's a great opportunity to gain experience and build your portfolio. We are looking for Voice Actors with distinctive voices and acting abilities bring our characters to life. If you can do a convincing impression of a potato, we want you on our team! We'll share a screen script for the pilot episode with those who reach out. Contact us on discord: ** kaz#9240 | yoav1104#2623** or Email us at **normaldays.project@gmail.com ** or comment here on the post! Don't miss out on the chance to create something truly special with us. We can't wait to hear from you!