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Trying to become a voice actor by lilEpicNam3 • last post Nov 13th
so basically my friends keep telling me how i've potential of being a voice actor. and i just wanted to ask how i would pursue this (maybe) hidden talent? i have a snowball microphone so how would i get started?
Acting School by finnegan7 • last post Nov 13th
So awhile ago I posted about how I was about to attend Acting Essentials at VFS in Vancouver. Some people asked for me to share my experience. Acting 6 hours a day 5 days a week plus rehearsal and constantly ready plays and screenplays is a dream. Being fully immersed is incredible. However you really get out what you put in. You have to be prepared for a program like this, they can't make you a great actor only facilitate it. The one downside to a program like this vs. Conservatory program is reputation, time and what it'll add to a resume. These programs aren't thought super highly of as it's not super competitive. Also they're short form apposed to 3 years and you don't come away with experiences like putting on 6 plays. But I've improved immensely over the past 3 months and I feel ready to dive into a conservatory program.
How long from pin to booking or release? by Xuninuvi • last post Nov 13th
Hey guys, First time posting on reddit so excuse me if I post anything that is a faux-pas. Anyways, I got pinned last Thursday morning for the lead for a stand alone episode on a big streaming network. Of course, I was super happy at first, but having pinned before and not gotten it, I just extremely went to anxiousness and sadness. It’s been 6 days or so- should I just give up hope? I feel like it should’ve been decided now, if they really wanted me wouldn’t they have booked me? Especially since it should start shooting next week? Sorry, just an anxious actor over here with no outlet. I know I should just pretend I didn’t get pinned but for our industry where the victories are far and from between, sometimes it does feel nice to have a little bit of hope. Also curious as to what you guys’ method of coping with false hope and then rejection or the waiting period is! Thank you so much ❤️
First Time by OffWhite23 • last post Nov 13th
Well this is my first time getting into voice acting since I can impersonate most accents and a lot of people and characters my friends suggested that I become a voice actor. I just sent a monologue over on hit record.org but I have a lot of questions on where to start. Not necessarily paid jobs but where to get practice and build a resume before I get paid.
Union actors—are you as mad as me? by encyclopedia_blonde • last post Nov 13th
I'm getting back into acting after about a 6 year hiatus and I *cannot believe* how few union jobs there are. Every day I'm scrolling through LA Casting seeing big brand names like Pizza Hut, Kia Motors, Sirius XM, Sleep Number, all with the words "non-union" beside their breakdowns. What the hell is going on? And how can we band together and put pressure on these massive companies to pay actors union rates?
I’ve worked so hard and I realized I’m not a good actor by ItsJustRoy22 • last post Nov 13th
I’ve been doing drama in college for a while now and I don’t think it’s helped me at all. Every single time I have tried to get up without being nervous and I just could never shake it off. I’ve been practicing but it just keeps coming back before I have to do anything. I’m incredibly awkward around people and I have been throughout my whole time. I guess it has to do with me being autistic but I don’t want to make an excuse. It’s hard for me to focus because my mind always turns simple situations into overly complicated disasters. I don’t have any creative drive because our course has been cramming in so much of our work into one semester. Sorry this post is all over the place but I need some advice. It’s my final year and I’ve fallen apart unlike a lot of people in my course who think differently than I do can manage it fairly well, but for me it takes time to process what’s being said or shown in class, and I think people have been really annoyed with me about it. I think I lost everyone’s trust despite how supportive everyone seemed (even the teachers) initially. I don’t know, has anyone felt the same way? Has anyone felt that it wasn’t for them anymore? Is there anything I can do?
Feedback on Acting website by NobodyNamedSmith • last post Nov 13th
Hey everyone! I updated my actor's website. I would appreciate any feedback. [https://www.brentlyheilbron.com/](https://www.brentlyheilbron.com/)
When Multiple Agents Want an Actor by evergracelessone • last post Nov 13th
I was just sitting here and wondered, hey, what happens if multiple agents at an agency want one actor? Do they fight for them? If so how do they do that because I assume they’re not gonna brawl in the middle of the office
Who has an Instagram for their voice overs? by Pagemaster9o • last post Nov 13th
I write voice overs and post the recordings to my Instagram and wanted to follow other voice actors out there
[A4A] Amateur Actor looking for Professional Advice on Acting Resume. NSA by Circmambient • last post Nov 12th
You like how I formatted my title to look like a craiglists ad? well it was to catch your eye because I need some professional feedback on my acting resume. Thanks !!
Would streaming or making videos on video games hurt my acting career? by psychologyinacting • last post Nov 12th
Hello. I am currently in college for a film degree taking acting classes for film acting and all that. I was wondering what you guys think. If I were to stream on twitch or make YouTube videos about video games. Playing them or researching them. Could it hurt my career as an actor? Assuming the twitch and YouTube channels actually got popular that is. Right now YouTube and twitch gaming are my hobbies so I need to know if it’s an issue. Thanks in advance!!
How do I audition for those cheesy Lifetime or Hallmark movies? by Reditate • last post Nov 12th
It seems like the big movies involved washed up or B-list actors, by big I mean the ones LMN advertises for a week and premiere on a Friday. For everything else there are a bunch of people I've never heard of and they look like average people, some of whom I could probably act circles around. Even for a small part I feel like this is a better way to get your face out there than the stage, but I never see them holding casting calls. How do I get in on this cheap fun?
CASTING CALL PAID - Looking for Actors / Models by cinematrick • last post Nov 12th
I am filming a commercial for a beard straightener brand called Aberlite. Actors/Models needed: 3 male (short to medium beard) 1 male (long beard) and 1 female (no beard obviously
Getting back into acting after several years. What advice do you have? by RandomDannyBoy • last post Nov 12th
I have not acted in about 4 years. The last time I acted was in College for several plays and since then the only performing I have done is professional wrestling. Now I want to get back into acting and have signed up for several auditions this week. I’m was wondering if you guys had any general tips for a guy trying to put his best foot forward and become the very best thespian he can be. I am very excited, but my experience with auditions outside of high school, college, and films where I know the director or crew is very limited. What advice do you have for me? What are some tips I can use to grow as an actor? What are some things I can study to extend my range in performance? How should I present and conduct myself within an audition? I apologize if these may seem like silly questions or things I should already know.
I’m attached to a non-union project, but I have the opportunity to be a part of the union. What to do? by momthinksimpurdy • last post Nov 12th
I’m currently filming a NU feature, and I found out that I am eligible to join the union through another project. What happens to the NU feature that I’m currently on if I decide to join? Also, I’m asked to do an ADR for another NU project, but they haven’t set the date for that. Am I allowed to do the ADR session if they call me up to do it, if I were part of the union by then? *Yes, I know there are more NU jobs, but there is bigger room to grow in the union as an actor. I don’t really care about commercials, more so NU commercials. And if I need to fatten my reel, student films have an agreement to let union and NU actors to take part*
Comparison: Mental Health for Actors by badatdirexons • last post Nov 12th
I hope this discussion will be relevant to more than just me. I’ve been pretty down in the dumps lately and wanted to ask: How do you all keep from comparing yourself to huge actors? I find it impossible to stop myself from getting discouraged when I see actors my age and younger getting rave reviews on their work and getting awards buzz. It breaks my heart knowing that I’ll never reach the level of respect and work of these actors since it’s such a crazy industry and there are hundreds of thousands of us trying to get in. How do you all shut out the noise and find productive ways to channel this energy and keep moving forward? You all are amazing, thank you for reading.
What acting classes do working film/tv actors attend (nyc)? by Bryguy5556 • last post Nov 12th
If most actors, not famous stars but working film/tv actors continue to take acting classes, which classes do they attend in nyc? Do they just do private coaching? If so, who do they work with? I just find it intriguing that most acting classes I’ve attended only include actors who are at the early stages of their career.
As a beginner, what equipment deals should I be looking out for this black Friday/cyber Monday? by KMeech1969 • last post Nov 11th
I've been looking at getting into voice acting for a while now but haven't actually bought any equipment yet. With black Friday and cyber Monday approaching I figured it would be a good time to start buying some of the necessary equipment. What sort of equipment would you recommend I look at purchasing as a beginner voice actor? General equipment etc but if there are any brands you recommend then please share! Thanks!
What should my next step be? by dreambig636 • last post Nov 11th
I've always wanted to become an actor but, if I'm show being honest, for at least the last 13 years, I've never really pushed myself as hard as I should to become this. I'm 27 years old now (which I'm told is still pretty young) and throughout the last few months since june, I really have changed things round. Specifically, I managed to get a professional showreel done, I updated my headshots last week, and I recently finished performing a theatre show that inspirational to others. I performed another smaller theatre show after that, and other than all of this even though I have REALLY pursued it as much as I should have, I can still say that I've performed various productions throughout the last 13 years. The only thing I don't have, is a voice reel. Lately I've been trying to go for acting jobs mainly, through mandy.com but haven't managed to get any yet. I've tried messaging casting directors through mandy too but haven't recieved any, interested in meeting me. So with all of this in mind, what should my next step be?