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Looking for an unknown voice actor with a deep(ish) voice and (optional) British accent for new dark comedy web show. Must have a sense of humor, have the ability to improvise plus have your own microphone and recording software. by TheHornedPuck • last post Sep 7th
The role: play the voice of a polite demon who is also the narrator. Length: 1 season (10 episodes) each episode will be 12 - 30 minutes long. Pay: Only if the show takes off. This isnt a corporate show. It will be a small group of people trying to make something fun. But if it becomes popular, future pay is a very much a possibility. When: filming will be taking place over the next few weeks. You will need to be available for a couple of days anywhere from 3-5 weeks from now. Where: Online. We would meet in Discord and Kast. Due to the nature of the show, scripts can only be written after filming is complete. Being a PC gamer is a plus but not required.
ATTENTION: Yes, becoming an actor IS POSSIBLE! by ActorPlaybook • last post Sep 7th
When I decided I wanted to pursue my dream to act, I was excited and anxious all rolled into one. "What do I need?, How do I find auditions?, Where do I learn what to do?", were all running through my brain at once. It was overwhelming and I began to wonder, "Is becoming an actor even possible at all?" Almost a decade later, my resume includes extensive credits as an actor, producer and writer, including Academy Award-winning films. I am here to tell you, "YES! It is possible."(I began at age 33 FYI, so no, you are not too old and it is not too late!) The path of an actor can feel like feast or famine and/or drowning in self-doubt or soaring with confidence. Bottom line, the heart wants what the heart wants. If you can imagine yourself doing anything else or pursuing anything else, then you should go do that for sure. Though if this dream to act, to be an actor....is the movie, the play that plays on loop in your heart and it is all you wish for....then keep putting one foot in front of the other and realize the glorious opportunity that surrounds you. Post a performance, a monologue, a scene daily, weekly and so on, on instagram, YouTube, etc. Develop A+ assets to submit and market yourself as an actor. Search daily on Actors Access, Backstage, local film groups, college/universities with film programs, facebook groups, etc. for casting opportunities to submit yourself for Read a book on acting Study the human experience, take notes Practice accessing specific emotion Take a class Just.Keep.Going I believe in you. https://i.redd.it/85evjtn0o8l31.png
any actors here have really bad anxiety? how do you cope with it? by PixelatedNumbers • last post Sep 7th
i don’t mean general anxiety before a show or an audition because i’m pretty sure everyone has them, but anxiety really bad that it doesn’t make you sleep the night before an audition or show, and just anxiety that makes you shake in nervousness.
Should I become an actor? by TallonTyrus • last post Sep 7th
Hey everyone so I’ve been thinking about becoming an actor for awhile now I’m 18 and just graduated from high school I never did any high school theatre cause at the time acting never really been that interesting for me but a friend of mine said that acting in front of people can get rid of my social awkwardness and shyness cause I’m very much both of those but for some reason I’ve been very interested in acting these past few months but don’t know where to start do I need to go to college? Is there anything out side of school where you can practicing acting? Any advice? Peace
Looking for Male Actor in Los Angeles. Shoot date is September 21st or 22nd. 6 hour shoot by TBearRyder • last post Sep 6th
Indie short film. Pays $100 flat with possible backend. Copy/Credit/Food **Male Actor-** Lead Male Actor. 35-55. Mixed Race, Asian, or Caucasian. Must have a reel to submit. The character should feel a lot like the character in the video below. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjHcf0J\_bI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdjHcf0J_bI) "When A Stranger Comes Knocking" follows the story of a man on the run who comes upon an old house where he plans on terrorizing the people who live there. **Will the occupants of the house make it out alive?** **My email is** EntertainersUNITE @ Gmail DOT com. Please only email me if you fit the description. ​ [https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackRavenCinema](https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackRavenCinema) My past work.
Voice Actor Looking for Work by _RainbowBacon_ • last post Sep 6th
Hello! Just a voice actor looking for some work :) If you have anything, you can find me here: [https://www.voices.com/talent/demos](https://www.voices.com/talent/demos) Have a wonderful day :)
Wanting to act but also having doubts by whatthefurlong • last post Sep 6th
Hi,I have little to no acting experience. I was an extra on my friend's film which I'm pretty sure doesn't count. I have never played in any school theatre, etc. I have auditioned for 2 student films just for fun, but I don't think I was taking it seriously at the time and did a crap job. Now I'm changing my mind. I'm taking a year off of school for other reasons, but I have some time where I can give acting a go. I've enrolled in upcoming acting classes and I'm very excited for them. The area I live in is a good place to give acting a shot, it's a city with a good amount of opportunities in acting. However, I'm an unconfident person and my brain keeps trying to convince me to not do it, that I don't have talent, etc. I also feel self-conscious about my image because I gained some weight due to medical conditions (currently working out and losing though.. but still, I'm 5'5 and 155 lbs and a girl so probably not a popular look for auditions...). Should I listen to these doubts? I often randomly daydream about acting but I can't tell if I'm being serious or not. As for being 'rich or famous' from acting, that doesn't really matter to me because I am studying in an area that can provide me with a job that'll have a good salary. I just keep imagining myself acting. I don't even know why. I don't even know if I'm a good or bad actor at all. I'm totally lost. Any help appreciated. Thank you...
First time using Actors Access by Mmhmmyeah1 • last post Sep 6th
I’m filling out my profile on Actors Access. I have a few questions: How important is it that I fill out the size card? I’ve been told to never list my weight- but is it necessary to fill out all the body measurements? Can you put training information in the Professional Biography (footer) section? I do not have any credits, so my resume is blank right now. Is it acceptable to list my training in the footer section of the resume or should I leave it blank? When an extras listing for a commercial says, booking directly from reels and self tapes and you have neither, is it acceptable to submit without them and write a note that you do not have a reel but are willing to submit a self tape? The listing does not mention what they want in a self tape exactly. Are you supposed to send them any self tape without context?
New voice actor! by nosleeptillnever • last post Sep 6th
Hello! I thought I'd just make a short post introducing myself. I've been stage acting non professionally for several years and singing semi professionally since I was a child. I also do spoken word poetry. I've never done any voice acting before but I've just moved into a place where I actually have my own room and can record on my own and I'm super excited to get started! Most of my friends and I are very involved in the fiction podcast community; several of my friends are writers, editors, or actors, and I would absolutely love to get into it as well.
Book recommendations for an actor boyfriend? by ghouull • last post Sep 6th
Hello! My partner has recently started college for acting and I was wondering if there are any textbooks or books that any of you actors out there would recommend as a gift? I'm so proud of him and would love to surprise him with something that isn't on the curriculum/is recommended by other actors but I know absolutely nothing about it! Any advice for gifts of any sort that would suit an actor would also be appreciated! Thank you
Do actors feel bad if they're constantly cast as the ugly character? by takethecannoli4 • last post Sep 6th
I'm not an actor. That's something I've always been curious about. The question is for actress too, I forgot to put this in the title.
Software application to help actors/actresses by Jdope1 • last post Sep 5th
Hello All, I'm a junior software developer and I've had an idea that could potentially help actors/actresses in having continuous feedback on their acting, it's not a replacement for acting classes but it could potentially help some people in their acting career. Before i start creating this tool I'd like to get some feedback from both beginner and professional actors about the viability of the idea by explaining my idea a bit and asking a couple of questions, please comment if you're willing to hear my thoughts and answer just a couple of questions to help me out. I've read the rules and couldn't find anything that my post goes against, if there is excuse me, thanks!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 5 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 5th
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.
"The Burger King" (Unfairly downgraded?) by micaiahwalker • last post Sep 5th
I got cast as the King in Burger King commercial at a set rate. This was my first job as a actor so everything is new to me. I did well in the suit and mascot helmet so the guy whom was in charge of the BK suit recommended me to his boss for another commercial shot that was the following week. This second commercial shoot was through SAG. My agents pumped me up big about it being a SAG commercial, telling me I could potentially make north of 10k on usage. I mainly wanted to know what was the lowest amount I could make if nothing aired but I couldn't a clear answer so I hesitantly moved forward. My main concern/issue was that the helmet is incredibly hot and heavy and it doesn't sit well on shoulders, after doing the first shoot my shoulders and upper back hurt pretty bad for a few days. That being said, I also felt blessed for the opportunity even it was in a mascot type role. The shoot started at 4pm and was grueling, all outside in the Texas summer heat, and we didn't finish until after 1am. Then after it ("$1 Taco" commercial) started airing I received a downgrade notice because my actual face isn't showing because of the King mascot head. I totally get that this is a rule that you can be downgraded if your face isn't showing, however this would've been a known thing before I signed my contract so to me it seems shady for my contract to have potential for usage when they already knew that it was not possible. Very Misleading. Thoughts? here is a link to watch the commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4uk6n8LYjc
i honestly have no idea how any of you people make money from this, i've been pursuing this a few years and I still feel totally lost with how to be productive with my time by aperfectcircle870 • last post Sep 5th
like, i wake up every day feeling lost, like i have no idea what i'm actually supposed to do, and i don't like feeling like that. i spend a lot of time emailing people. probably the majority of what i do. i just saw a business coach for the first time, was disappointing because i already know all this stuff, take targeted workshops, follow up, develop relationships, self produce, etc. i know my brand. i have a good reel for where I'm at. but i can't seem to make actual money off of this for the life of me. I also can't seem to form any kind of "team" with people, everybody i meet "on my level" is literally just all about themselves and what they can GET from me, and are incredibly flakey to deal with in general. it's very frustrating. i don't feel like i'm meeting the right people, which leads me to think, where ARE the right people? i have low level reps. i very rarely get auditions. i'm still "developmental". i have better reps respond to me and say "not at this time, or come back with network credits, or check me in a few weeks/months", so i know i must be doing SOMETHING right here. but i hate feeling so lost. i hate being a lone wolf chasing this. i really want to be a part of a team, like a company of actors or something, people that care about each other's success and moving forward together. i don't know. i'd really like to wake up each day feeling confident that I actually know what I'm doing and am best utilizing my time. i wish i was auditioning every day and working on sets every day but apparently i have more years of struggling before I break into that, which honestly fucking sucks, but i'm willing to push through, i just don't know what steps to take anymore to get to that point. blah. i'm in LA. does anybody a few rungs above me have any advice? point me in the right direction to find some kind of community? paint a picture of what my day to day should look like?
I’ve always wanted to be a voice actor by Tinogood54 • last post Sep 5th
This is something I’ve been passionate about for years, I can do silly voices and act out emotions! I just don’t know how to start and I would love anything I can get (just about anything lol). All help is appreciated!
Voice actor by Akasina07 • last post Sep 5th
Hi everyone, I am a voice actor looking for employment. I am fluent in English and Swahili. I have an American, Spanish and English accent. I am versatile and dynamic. I can change with the requirements of the project.
What are some things to look for and study while watching other actors? by Eddy_Valentine • last post Sep 5th
I do more voice acting and I’ve recently started to do more on-camera acting and am pretty close to getting an agent in a larger city near me. I was wondering what things i should key in on while watching other actors, whether it’s in a movie, play, or even a commercial. I know for a fact one thing that I’ve got to work on is my body language since I’m not normally worried about what my body looks like while I’m doing VO work. Thanks in advance!
A New Voice Actor Looking For Work! (Will work cheap) by reversejack • last post Sep 5th
Just wanting experience! I have many years as a theatre performer and have an extensive resume, looking to expand my voice acting while making a little extra cash!
Some great ideas for marketing from the CA people by D13_Ghost • last post Sep 5th
Casting About has been a really awesome resource for me and after helping me with an unrelated issue I asked their customer service for tips on using their info (they have info on projects casting and casting directors) and they answered with some cool stuff which I’m sharing here in case it’s helpful to anyone! Well, as you probably already noticed, unlike our sister company Actors Access, we're definitely not a submissions service. We view CastingAbout as a CD directory and marketing tool for actors looking to market their business — themselves — to the casting community. We've found that many actors believe that "the roles" are the most important thing for an actor to know about in order to be considered for a project. However, rather than just thinking about "the roles," we tell our members to get "ahead of the curve" by thinking about building relationships first, and the roles will follow. While we're not a submissions service, there are a lot of different things you can do with CastingAbout, depending on what you're seeking in order to build your marketing plan: * Some people use CastingAbout to create labels for a mailing. This is the most basic ability of CastingAbout. One of the things that makes CastingAbout different from the pre-printed mailing labels is that you can choose which people to make labels for. Given this, we recommend a "targeted mailing" (vs. just sending something to everybody). This target list might be all the CDs who cast shows that use your type more often than others; or, if you're trying to introduce yourself to an office, maybe just the associates for those shows. (Reaching out to the associate is a great way to meet a casting office for the first time, as they are often in charge of casting the smaller roles.) Knowing your brand and searching for projects that match your type will help you to create a more specific mailing list of CDs. * Other people like to search and sort the grid to create a target list of people to meet in casting workshops/seminars. For example, if you are good with comedy, you might want to sort the grid to show only "1/2 hr shows" that are "Casting." Next, note the names in the Associates column — again, these are the people you want to look for on workshop calendars. CastingAbout allows you to sort projects by casting status, by project name, by names of casting personnel and by project type, providing multiple options for you to learn about what's currently casting in town. * Many actors use our info for research. Too often actors go to an audition not knowing anything about the project, the casting director's past and current projects, or even who will be running the audition session. It's important to do your research beforehand and to familiarize yourself with the names of everyone in the office. That way, you can introduce yourself to the assistant or associate when you first walk in, and be familiar with their names and the projects they are working on. Speaking of which... when you meet a casting director, it's always a good idea to be familiar with their other projects (especially if they've picked up a recent pilot). Offering a quick "Congratulations on your new [pilot/series/film]" to a casting director not only makes you look like a true professional who knows what's going on in town, it's also a great way to get that person thinking of you for other things they are working on. CastingAbout allows you to get the upper hand as an educated actor by giving you all the info you need before you enter the room. * The "Notes" section allows you to create your own personal notes about a person or project on your target list (e.g. "Wore my lucky red shirt to 1st call" or "Met Lauren at Starbucks. Told me to send her my headshot."). This space can help you to keep track of information important to you, and can only be seen by you (It is NOT a direct message portal to CDs). After you enter your note, it will be saved, date-stamped and highlighted on the grid for easy access. These are just a few suggested uses for CastingAbout; however, I'm sure you'll find other ways of using our service. As for tutorials, you might want to watch our video series MARKETING FOR THE PRO ACTOR here on Facebook. They're a little old, but they offer practical, no nonsense tips on how to market yourself as an actor. They also outline the ultimate goal of CastingAbout: to help actors build real, working, long-term relationships with casting directors so that they think of you right away, even before they turn out a breakdown.