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Resubmitting for a role? by carmencortez5 • last post Dec 21st
I was pinned for a roll awhile ago. I'm still pinned but they just released it through actors access with a different casting director (at a totally different casting company, not just different employee). Could it be appropriate to resubmit or does that look desperate or stupid?
Acting without experience by ConnerGreyham • last post Dec 21st
I've never done anything to do with acting before in my life, but it seems like one of the coolest thing ever to do. I was just wondering if it is possible in any way to start acting if you've never had lessons. I have heard of a few people who are pretty good actors that have never had lessons, but I don't have a clue what i'm doing.
Looking for a Voice Actor for Youtube by rtficial_ • last post Dec 21st
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a voice actor for my youtube channel about motorsports. Mainly Formula 1 documentaries. I do the research, the script and the actual video. But I'm not native in English so I was hoping to find someone to collab with. ​ I don't care if you're an amateur or just started out. ​ Requirements: * Native in English * Not trash microphone * Soothing deeper voice (Not obligatory)
Used For Ponzi Scheme by lzbumblebee • last post Dec 21st
Hey guys, this is kind of embarrassing but I need help figuring out what my course of action needs to be and what legal or governmental groups I need to reach out to. I recently found out work I did is being used for a Ponzi scheme. Yeah. Basically, we’re being touted as the face of an illegitimate money making scheme with fake bios, titles, and the like crafted to bolster this company as being the real thing. NONE of the actors were aware of this—I honestly thought it was just a goofy script, and the director is someone all the actors have worked with before—but I don’t know if maybe he was in on this? Or didn’t ask enough questions because it is extremely elaborate the lengths that have been gone to in order to make this look real. Elaborate, not necessarily convincing. The actors have been trying to make heads or tails of this, but we haven’t approached the lead guy in all this—again, no idea of his level of involvement so we’re treading carefully. Obviously we need to do something about this. There’s no way we want this following us or being linked to us, especially in later established careers, but we’re kind of at a loss of what to do and how to go about doing it. Again, this wasn’t just some Craigslist ad we all found and decided to do. This guy *has* done legitimate work (mostly voiceover and industrial videos), and I’ve been wracking my brain wondering if I missed anything on my part that should have alerted me, but we were all pretty much blindsided and want to quickly and swiftly deal with this issue. Any advice at all is greatly appreciated.
Price? by AshSparksFire • last post Dec 21st
I'm planning to do an animated movie on youtube. How much should I pay a voice actor. The movie will be around 1 hour 30 mins a long
My second short film, is the director being unprofessional? by actor101567 • last post Dec 21st
Throwaway since I don't want people to see my account. My acquaintance is directing a short film she wrote, we met in when we were both acting in a play a few months ago and asked me to audition and I got the part. I've only done stage stuff except for starring role in a web series about a year ago. We've filmed the yesterday and I'm thinking about not showing up later today. 1. I arrived on set the yesterday in the afternoon at a garage one of the scenes takes place, everyone else had been filming all day. When I get there the area for actors is a mess. There's coats and pieces of clothes everywhere, makeup bottles are all over and the snack table is a mess and disorganized. No one cared to present it nicely. 2. It was FREEZING. I don't understand why they didn't have an area where actors could warm up. 3. The first scene took almost an HOUR before we started filming. They kept messing with lights. I'm not sure why they didn't plan ahead to figure this out before I got there. Why didn't they wait to bring me in later? It seemed like they were just wasting everyone's time. 4. For one scene we were just standing next to a car talking. It's pretty basic acting that you should be doing some kind of action so I said I totally disagreed that we should just be standing there. She said something like "Oh we'll be getting different angles" but it made me question if the director knows what they are doing. I don't want this to hurt my career. 5. The script feels really derivative. I mentioned this and offered a few suggestions on what I could do and the director got upset. I feel if they can't handle honest feedback they shouldn't be making a film. 6. The camera guy is a jerk. He yelled at me for like 2 or 3 times for no reason. 7. Since I wasted so much time yesterday I asked if I could show up an hour later today and they said no. I don't want to sit around for an hour. Basically I'm over this whole project and wondering if I should just no-show today. Is this normal behavior for a short film? It's unpaid. Should I only take paying jobs in the future?
Uk actors. Will Brexit affect the market? by ThunderCatKJ • last post Dec 21st
I’m an Australian considering moving to London to pursue acting there as Australia is as dry and barren for acting as it is in environment. However a lot of my acting friends have warned against it due to Brexit. Which to be honest. I’ve no idea what it is or how it affects you all. I’ve tried googling it but it still doesn’t make sense. So I guess in a nut shell, will brexit affect the acting community?
Is it harder for Arabic looking actors to make it in Hollywood? by arabactor99 • last post Dec 20th
Hi everyone, I recently decided to move to LA to pursue acting. A friend I have in the industry said it’s much harder even with the chances already tiny for Arabic looking actors to make it in the industry. Is there truth to this? Am I making the wrong decision?
What do actors mentally channel (THINK about) when they enunciate each syllable? Do they even have a focus on the "per syllable" mental evocation? by FunUniverse1778 • last post Dec 20th
What do actors mentally channel (THINK about) when they enunciate each syllable? Do they even have a focus on their "per syllable" mental evocation?
Beginner Acid Test by tartrate10 • last post Dec 20th
I'm going to come here with a very naive question and I'm expecting a majority of insulting answers - hopefully among them there will be some genuine help. I've only acted in a few plays and been an extra in 1 film. I'm currently in my early 30s. I'm not leading man handsome, but I have control over my face. My eyes, eyebrows especially. Maybe these are minor things: holding eye contact / glaring uncomfortably long without blinking or passing judgement through the flick of a raised eyebrow. A lot of non-verbal cuing. Is this something thats just a minor part of every actors quiver? I've always had a desire to play someone that isn't me or maybe a more caricturized version. But I don't know where to start besides headshots. I live in a moderately populated city (300,000+), am I just supposed to speak with agents? This is something I'd like to try but am at a loss regarding the 'how.' I feel kind of embarassed talking about it.
IDK if this is the right sub, but I'm looking for actors for a horror film. by Cinema_waste-land • last post Dec 20th
We will be filming in early april in Cancun, Mexico. Flight, meals and lodging are provided. I'm looking for: 2 males, both 19-27. Athletic or skinny build. 1 female 19-27, cute/attractive If anyone is interested please DM me, I'll answer any questions!
Best Day Jobs for Actors in NYC by misterjadams • last post Dec 20th
So I was just curious what people do for day jobs while chasing their dream? I've heard people say things like dog walking and being a waiter is perfect because they give you the freedom to go to auditions at a moments notice, But the pay is so low I can see how anyone can afford NYC rent. What are some other day job alternatives?
Question regarding tipping and correct percentage? by Dracomies • last post Dec 20th
Hi there. Got a really dumb question but there doesn't seem to be much information on the subject. What would be the correct percentage to tip an actor or actress? I've been tipping at 20% for all my projects but just want to make sure it's ok. I tried looking up the correct rates but there doesn't seem to be much information on the subject.
I'm not an actor, but I kind of wanted to ask someone about how actors think and get into and out of character. by Kompanion • last post Dec 20th
This post kind of comes out of me genuinely being curious, so I don't mean to offend anyone or state any misconceptions. If I say anything that comes out wrong, feel free to call me out on it. So I just finished watching The Joker...and for the lack of a better word it did feel...really intense. Though it has got me thinking about thinking about how actors set boundaries between their own roles and their personal lives. I don't know, I feel like when you have to put up a really convincing performance across multiple takes in a completely different mindset which isn't exactly "real" per se.(feel free to correct me on that.) I feel like it'd mess with your mind a bit. That feels like one of the more difficult parts of acting imo. Does working with an emotional, complex role take a toll on actors? How do they handle it? If you play a role of a person who's a sociopath with manipulative tendencies for example and you spend time getting into character, how do you ensure that doesn't leak out into the personal life? Thanks for any responses in advance.
Can a casting director be culturally wrong for a project? by Throwaway451100 • last post Dec 20th
Hey guys! Active lurker of the sub, and created a throwaway account for obvious reasons. Here’s something that has been eating at me for the past few weeks. I had an audition for a guest role in a major network TV show where the breakdown specified the need for an actor of a certain ethnicity (specifically a certain country that I had lived in for nearly all my life). The sides were also very specific in how they wanted that character to be played - granted, the character is written as a stereotype, but one that I can verify is based on truth. In my heart, I knew I was right for the part because I knew how to play that character really well - I’ve encountered and interacted with people like that my whole life, so I had a pretty good reference and idea on how to play that part. I went to the audition, did my thing, but the casting director + associate seemed pretty unimpressed with what I brought to the role. Figured it might be their usual attitude, but I was happy with what I did that day and the version of the character that I brought to the audition because I knew it was authentic to my experience and based on reality. Fast forward a few weeks later, I find out through my network of actor friends that the role is being played by someone who; A) is NOT that from that country, B) does not speak the language (according to his resume), and C) is not 100% the ethnicity requested in the breakdown. He has ethnic ties, but doesn’t identify as said ethnicity. And D) having seen him chatting up and gossiping with one of the casting associates outside the audition room, he probably has a good relationship with that casting office, and it probably gave him a leg up in the room. Granted, we work in an industry where we are accustomed to being rejected, but this one hurt a lot. It’s for a show that I am a fan of, and it’s for a role that matches my ethnicity and nationality. I’m still going for auditions, and I treat every audition opportunity with the same passion I brought to this one, but I doubt any similar roles with that breakdown will pop up in my future. Now here is my question: should I trust that the casting director’s decision was the right one? I doubt that the casting director or associate have ever traveled to said country or interacted with people who fit that breakdown? Shouldn’t they have had an associate, an assistant, or even a reader in the room who represents that culture, and helped them make more authentic casting choices? I would have been happy and supportive if another actor who had the same ethnic background or cultural upbringing as me were cast for the role (and I knew a few who also auditioned for this), but the casting director’s choice has been baffling to say the least. Especially when many casting directors have talked about diversity and authenticity in casting, but stuff like this makes me think that they’re not practicing what they preach.
Directors: do not text actors!! by tillx321 • last post Dec 19th
So last week i got a text from a director about auditioning for a project. It felt strange and unprofessional. Amongst other things that she said which were overall shady, i didnt like that she casually texted me. What are your thoughts on directors texting actors to get in contact with them? (I am not referring to directors whom you are working with/have a relationship with/ decide in email to text/ etc. I mean the very first point of contact being text messaging).
Cover letter for agency submissions? by thomyorkesadoptedson • last post Dec 19th
I'm sending out my materials to agents for the first time since moving to LA, and was wondering if personalized cover letters are really necessary? For this first round, I'm sending my stuff to 40 agencies -- do I really need to research each one, analyzing their roster, see what shows they're working on, etc., and then write a specific letter to each one detailing why I would specifically fit THEIR agency? It just seems like a TON of work (even for desperate aspiring actors) and I wanted to find out if that's really necessary -- I don't even have IMDBPro. I was just planning on writing a generic (including each individual agent's name, obviously) cover letter detailing who I am, the work I've been doing recently, why I'd be a good addition, etc., etc. Does this work?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Dec 19 by AutoModerator • last post Dec 19th
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.
Agent meeting, queeeeestions. by HPM89 • last post Dec 19th
So, I had a meeting with an agent yesterday, and it went really well. He was interested, and is planning on contacting the manager I’ve been freelancing with, and he told me to keep in touch. Only way for me to to do that is send a hand written letter. Very interesting, Alright I have two questions. 1. The guy I freelance with, hasn’t sent me to any auditions, I’ve just been finding things on my own, and going from there. But I was honest when he asked me and I said “well I think he just wants me to network right now and take classes with CD’s”. We sort of have poor communication. Anyway. 2. He asked for a website. I don’t have one, just some clips. And the agent wasn’t worried. Which I was told isn’t bad, but they’re only monologues at this time. Should I scrounge up a couple good scenes, and film those ASAP? I know we won’t be meeting anytime soon cause of the holiday season. Regardless, I’m happy for the meeting because right before it I was basically told I was a shitty actor, and then walking into a room and nailing a monologue, and the guy being thoroughly interested in me just reminded me I’m not. So that’s good lol.
Advice for a beginner by badatsupermetroid • last post Dec 19th
Hello. I have never posted to reddit before but this seems to be the best place for my question. I have only been doing voice over work for about 8 months and I am trying everything I can to improve what I do. Do you have any advice for someone still trying to get work in voice acting? I do have two regular gigs that pay $10 a VO but I want to try to do more and haven't had any luck. If at all possible could I get some constructive feedback on my demo reel too? I'm still working on re doing my demo reels since I made them when I first started 8 months ago and I have improved since then, but the narration reel is already re done. [Link to my demo reels](https://www.voices.com/actors/Silvershadow) Thank you for your help.