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Hey Voice Over Actors in Canada! Any advice on getting a professional voice over demo done? What is a good rate to pay? Any advice would be great! by Juan_Badmofo • last post Nov 16th
Stand in work on a resume- yes or no? by danikabananika • last post Nov 16th
I’ve always been of the opinion of if it’s not acting, it doesn’t belong on an acting resume. However, I’ve now done 3 large shows in which I stood in for the 1 or the 2 and worked with some pretty well respected DOPs for big studios. I’ve learned so much, from the technical aspect of acting, to working with Oscar and Tony winning actors. Not to mention understanding how a set works and set etiquette. What’s your stance on adding this to my resume?
Keegan Michael-Key Reveals the Ultimate Duty of an Actor by Mynameis__--__ • last post Nov 16th
Keegan-Michael Key: "Improv Actors Are At War Together" by Mynameis__--__ • last post Nov 16th
Where to live by PeterHBarnes • last post Nov 15th
I have money saved. I want to move to LA, take classes, and get going in acting. I can find work waiting tables. The only missing piece is finding a roof to live under. Obviously finding roommates is the way to go. Are there any underground channels for actors/artists to find each other to share living spaces?
What does everyone think about the Scenebot app? by SweetDreamsHNL • last post Nov 15th
Is the pro version worth buying? (It has a "few more perks"). From their website: ### What exactly is Scenebot? Scenebot is an app and a website that allows actors to access audition material and upload their audition to be posted for casting professionals to select the best auditions to be posted to the app and website for review by industry agents, managers and casting directors. ### Who sees my videos? Monthly auditions chosen as honorable mentions and top selects are posted to the site for all members, both actors and industry professionals, to view. ### Is it possible to be contacted by agents, managers, casting directors, etc. through or from this app? Yes! All of the agents, managers, and casting directors listed in our industry directory have access to all of the honorable mentions and top selects via the app and website. ### Who gets seen by the Industry Pros? Is it just the Top Ten? What about Top Selects and Honorable Mentions? The best way to "Get Scene" by our pros is to make the Top Ten. Our pros receive a direct link to the Top Ten auditions each month!
Advice on my ex actor by onerighteye • last post Nov 15th
Hi so my ex was an actor as well right, and she hurt me pretty hard and we had a messy breakup. We hurt each other. She texted me the other day asking to meet up. I don’t want to, I want nothing to do with her. I’m worried though- that we’ll run into each other in acting projects, auditions, that she’ll make a billion dollars as a famous actor and I’ll be riddled with jealously or regret. Do any of you have any insight on my situation? I’m sorry for the unique question I’m sure this isn’t asked here much.
How do you know you’re ready for an agent? by dontcallmebythat • last post Nov 15th
A lot of beginning actors ask about agents, and the common answers tell them to take a class first, and do a bunch of student/indie films. I’m at a stage in my life where I am regularly submitting and auditioning for low/no pay roles and have a pretty full resume. However, I’ve only ever worked non-union jobs, and all the credits on my resume don’t have any recognizable names or titles. I do have a professional headshot and reel. Is this at the point where I should look for an agent? Should I get myself into the union first (most likely by trying to do more background work)?
Letting go post-audition by NobodyNamedSmith • last post Nov 15th
Just turned in a self-tape for a series regular. That feeling we all have when you did your best and let it go into the universe! Onward, actors! Happy Friday!
Need advice asap. Approach director/producers? by Bonelesszeeebra • last post Nov 15th
I'm currently serving some directors and producers in the restaurant I'm working at. They're talking about a film they're putting together. Would it be unprofessional if I were to mention I'm an actor? Would they just be annoyed? Thanks in advance
Still in consideration but not invited to callback? by TechCaptain • last post Nov 15th
Hello all, I recently auditioned for a musical (Into the Woods) for the first time since I was in middle school in 2009. I was invited to the callback (I still got it) but I noticed there was a segment in the call back announcement that said "The actors below are still in consideration for casting but are not needed at Sunday's callback". Is this a normal thing? Are they regulars at that theater and not needed to be evaluated again or something? Just a little confused is all.
Want to trade IMDb project ratings? by Tyson Turrou • last post Nov 15th
Hi All! I produced a feature called Loners and we've been hit by trolls, drastically reducing our IMDb rating (not star rating, but the __ out of 10 stars people give after watching). These jerks go through rating everything extremely low and because they rate so much, IMDb's algorithm gives them more weight. So we had 100 ratings with a 6.5 weighted average (even after getting 13 1's by trolls) and with three low ratings from these jerks we went down to a 4.8 overnight. Now when anyone goes to our Amazon page they see that rating. So we need to get it up! Anyone want to trade ratings with me? Something between a 7-9 (I don't think 10's are very good for improving the weighted rating). I've also rated a bunch of films, so my rating is worth more in their algorithm. Thanks! Tyson Loners IMDb page: http://bit.ly/LonersIDMB
Good sites for collaboration? (a la HitREcord) by voicelant • last post Nov 14th
I'm just kind of starting out as a hobby, building a reel, and having some fun. I'm just learning the ropes. I have really enjoyed messing with HitREcord and Behind The Voice Actors, but there are not a ton of projects out there at any given time. Where else can I link up with amateur animators, game devs, filmmakers, etc. who might need voice talent for their projects?
I'm absolutely raging with the lack of professionalism so I just wanted to vent. by actingstuff1 • last post Nov 14th
So I have recently wrote my own short film, which is pretty cool. I decide to cast it by holding auditons, even though I'm an amateur myself. The lead is going to one of my friends who I know is great, but I hold auditions for smaller roles. This one guy who I actually trained with in a workshop auditions, hes good, I give him the role. My mistake: I get a funny feeling about this dude but decide to offer him it anyway because of connections and the fact he is free every day. This is paid, just to say. Day one of filming starts and hes nowhere to be seen. We film parts without him, he ends up texting to say hes unwell. Cool, whatever. Day two happens and again he doesn't show up. This time I get a long ass text before reaching out to him about how he just cant do it, he feels too stressed and hasn't learned the lines. I text him back saying I'm annoyed, I've paid crew and other actors to be here and weve been let down, its botherd me and that I'll look for someone else for it. He tells me to give him til next week to get himself sorted and I tell him I cant, I've booked only a certain number of weeks to get this done or else I'd be losing money so I cant wait, I'll find someone available fast Cool, we continue filming and one of the guys friends actually steps in. However, we go on Facebook later that night and theres a big massive rant on his profile page about how important mental health matters in the acting industry and how many directors and actors and crew dont realise that sometimes someone is struggling and that you should be allowed an off day, a mental health day and that people need to be more aware that actors are dealing with their mental health being bad and that they shouldn't get rude or upset when they are depressed and then goes on to say hes recently been fired for his mental health. i'm ANNOYED. like so ANNOYED. this guy has many industry professionals and casting directors on his lists, hes very well connected and some of them are even commenting stuff like yes totally true!! without knowing the behind the scenes and telling him its ridiculous hes been fired for something like that nowhere did this guy tell me he had bad mental health, the word he used was "stressed" and his whole post is blasting us, anonymously for saying we were upset at him and re cast him Although he hasn't named us, I'm absolutely raging at the lack of professionalism to go on social media and complain when you're the one who ignored us for one day of filming and then cancelled a second time despite having commitments. Yes, people get depressed, but if you have a PLAN with someone dont get annoyed that they react when you decide you cant do something they've agreed to do with you. End of rant, I had to get that out here. It feels better.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Nov 14 by AutoModerator • last post Nov 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.
A few days in LA. by Bryguy5556 • last post Nov 14th
Hi All, I am an NYC based working actor, with representation, etc...I will be in LA for a few days in December for personal reasons, but I will have a few days of extra time open to me. Is there anything acting-wise I should do in LA? ​ Perhaps a coach or workshop which is worth doing while I am out there, or networking worth doing? Any suggestions would be great.
New high school actor by itsmeshiver • last post Nov 14th
So... I did tech/stage crew for my school's play this fall (Angels In America)... and I'm looking to be in the Winter Play, the Last Days of Judas Iscariot. I've played minor, non speaking roles in the past, but I'm auditioning for a speaking role. Do y'all have any tips for me,someone who's never acted before, trying to audition for the school play? I'm trying to look at plays online, and the play we're performing tonight. I can try to learn from the actors and try to analyze them, but I'm afraid I'll struggle with social anxiety and what not when I audition. Any tips for being more open and expressive while acting as well?
Former Actress/Current perfectionist - looking for advice! by GlibGirl • last post Nov 14th
I have already gotten so much out of the advice and information posted here so THANK YOU to the members of this community for that and in advance for your suggestions. :) I went to a performing arts high school, got my BFA in theatre performance and worked professionally as an actor for about 15 years before getting married, having babies, moving to Portland, Maine and taking a (fairly)-well-paying job with health insurance (in advertising). In my NYC/Chicago/DC years I badly wanted to break into VO but was never able to really set aside the money to do coaching and a demo. Fast forward to now! I am a single mum of 2 little ones in a market that's, you know, pretty wee. But due to my proximity to a number of national brands (whose advertising we create and often produce and edit at my job), I've actually had a few SAG VO jobs for clients. I'm considered a "must join" (i'm pretty sure) for any future SAG work. I really want (and frankly *need)* to supplement my income with more VO work. Ultimately I would love for it to be able to replace my full time job because it would allow me a lot more flexibility with my little ones' schedule (honestly that feels like a dream that's practically on the level of winning the lotto though). Here are the things I'm sort of wrestling with: 1. I really \*think\* I can produce a good quality demo with the broadcast quality equipment and editors that I have access to at work. But there's an old nagging voice that says that's unprofessional and shooting myself in the foot before I even really get started. OTOH - even if it's not a *perfect* demo it could certainly be good enough to pick up some non-union work here and there as I start to try and move back into it, right? Esp with the work I have already in the can. And it's not like there's anything preventing me from putting together something better farther down the line. #PerfectionistProbs 2. For someone in my position, am I better off trying to pick up some project work through voicebanks and other similar outlets, or should I try to push forward with SAG membership and the better pay that comes along with those less-frequent jobs? Is there any point in even *trying* to do that without an agent? And is it even possible to work with an agent in a small city like mine? I could make it down to Boston pretty easily for auditions and recordings but probably not more than a few times a month, especially while I'm still working full-time. Thanks a lot if you've read this far. And thanks in advance for any replies. xo
Q: lead non-speaking role on resume? by doharlem • last post Nov 14th
Hey hey!I've just played in a short movie: only one actor (me), non-speaking role - most of the time video of me writing a letter, but there will be a voice-over later, reading this letter aloud. Questions: 1. Can I still add this work into my resume? 2. This is still a Lead role, correct? 3. If yes to #1, should I make any special notes/adjustments or write as always: Project Name - Lead - Director Name? Thank you!!
Background actor to actor? by margisss • last post Nov 14th
Hi! So a few weeks ago I applied for an extra job for a commercial and I just received a mail from them saying ‘we would like to present you as a suggestion for directing, but for another scene which takes place in a different place than the one you originally applied for’ Does this mean I might get upgraded from an extra to a featured actor in this commercial?