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VA Required: Urban Fantasy Project by Ryinth • last post Aug 28th
We're a geeky urban fantasy series (think...Men in Black, but for magic stuff) - we relaunched our serial last year with a podcast, but our regular VA has had to take a break due to some personal issues, so I'm looking to supplement our output by getting a different voice actor for our short story/novella content. We're ideally looking for a female VA with a neutral US/UK accent - this project is basically recording audiobook chapters, so there's multiple characters involved. Our site is here: [https://ashandblue.com/](https://ashandblue.com/) Our existing podcast episodes are here: [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stormy-sto-helit/ash-and-blue](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stormy-sto-helit/ash-and-blue) The short story/novella content is usually between 8,000 - 20,000 words, and we tend to work on a per-chapter basis. (Ie, pay for the recording of one chapter at a time - as we're a low-budget operation, this helps us keep within our monthly operating costs). It's important to know we have a lot of queer characters and content, and I unfortunately know that's a deal breaker for some VAs. We also have a degree of sexual content (well, will do in the future, none of the ready-to-be-recorded shorts have much beyond a kiss or two). The rate is negotiable - I generally look to pay at the range of $70-120USD per finished hour (final invoicing is paid per minute). Ideally, you will also be able to do some minor audio engineering work (placing music under certain pieces of dialogue, etc). Any questions, please let me know!
Just wanted to post this. This is great advice for anyone in the public eye, especially actors by shapeshifter4690 • last post Aug 28th
So I just joined an acting conservatory in New York. It’s my second day here and I get second thoughts sometimes. Any advice? by Imnachobear3 • last post Aug 28th
So I just moved to New York last week and it’s been great going out and exploring my neighborhood. It’s only my second day of classes and I think maybe I should give it a month and asses how I feel. I miss my home a little but I’m getting the hang of nyc. I just enrolled for my 1st year at an acting conservatory and so far it’s been kind of boring and a little uncomfortable doing the exercises but I still participate no problem. The 2nd years keep saying they love it so much and they’ve changed drastically since being here as actors and people. The 2nd year kids do more camerawork and it looks so cool but I’m here doing basic acting exercises and games and movement/Suzuki classes I’m not that interested in. I sometimes question myself as to if this is the right move And if I should just train privately on my own and audition or not but I also keep having the attitude that I just gotta get through the small stuff first then I’ll be doing the fun camera work. Any advice ?
I'm so tired of the bitterness, negative egotistical attitude and DISCOURAGEMENT of "working actors" on this sub. If you can't offer any practical advice to people, how about you don't say anything at all? by aperfectcircle870 • last post Aug 28th
just because a certain school / strategy / idea didnt work for YOU, doesn't mean it won't be a good thing for somebody else. I know from personal experience. There was a thing in NYC that everybody bashed on this sub, guess what? it got me a GREAT manager at the time. because this isn't a one-size-fits all thing. so stop discouraging people from having OPTIMISM about things that might actually work for THEM, just because it didn't work for you. instead, how about sharing what DID work for you? if you don't, its probably because you come from a negative place, and you want to "keep it for yourself", instead of realizing the path to success is working with EVERYBODY and anybody, and lifting each other up, all of us, because we are not competition, everybody brings something different to the table. you think just becuase you have been grinding for years makes you better than other people, it doesn't, it probably just makes you bitter. everybody bring something different to the table. what works for one person might not for another. etc. i'm realizing that people with the best attitudes, that have NO EGO, and don't think they are "better" than anybody else, are the ones that succeed. so that's what i'm focusing on. peace.
How hard is it to become a TV actor? Is it worth it? by Gavyn8 • last post Aug 27th
Is it worth trying to pursue this full time? I have an interest in acting however I’ve been informed that it would be better to do something where there are more opportunities as acting is a real niche and most people never make it. I am specifically interested in acting in television shows.
Is anybody else a "non-tv/film" person? by focusedfairy • last post Aug 27th
I grew up without cable television and as a result, I typically get pretty bored with watching TV/movies (I do enjoy watching them every once in a while, but it is by no means my go-to activity of choice). That being said, I've started acting improv and learning the Meisner technique and I LOVE it - does this resonate with anyone else? I feel like I'm the only actress in the room who couldn't care less about who was in the recent fill-in-the-blank film.
26F looking for a change and always wanted to get into acting. by neonsouls_ • last post Aug 27th
Pretty much as the title! I live in NZ and ever since I was a kid I’ve wanted to be an actor, but I never let myself take it seriously and thought I was setting myself up for failure. I’ve reached a point now where I can continue the career I’m in but I won’t be satisfied, and I feel like it’s now or never if I want to give acting a shot. Any tips for a mid twenties woman with no experience? What types of classes to focus on and how I can branch from there to get roles? My biggest fear is that I’ve left it too late, honestly.
Overcoming the fear of acting by TheUsernamechosem3 • last post Aug 27th
Hello, My childhood goal was always to become a succesful actor. As I was getting older, I was starting to "look up" on the statstics and that it would/will be extremely hard to keep yourself up while pursuing that dream. Lately I've become depressed about that idea and the thought that I will never make it anyways. Now I'm in this state of fear that I don't know how to continue anymore. Should I still pursue my dream or just leave it behind with the knowledge that my chances are zero anyways.
How was your experience when you first auditioned? by vicky2045 • last post Aug 27th
I'm 20. I always wanted to be an actor but I was scared of how my parents would react and what other people will think of me. When I finally told my parents they weren't mad about it and they were supportive. I recently auditioned for a theatre but failed miserably. I know it was my first time auditioning but I would like to hear about experiences of people who dream to be an actor just like me. And some tips regarding auditions will be really helpful.
Voice Actor Needed - young male, neutral American accent with a Japanese background for audiobook by tom_mish • last post Aug 27th
Hi all, I've got an audiobook coming up (approximately 9.25 finished hours), and I'm looking to properly represent the characters. Looking for a young male voice (teens to 20's) with a neutral American accent, but with some understanding of Japanese so as to nail the pronunciations and inflections. NYC-based is preferred, but that's not a deal breaker. Rate is $250 per finished hour (+ the usual SAG-AFTRA contributions if you're union). PM with your reel/sample/anything and your email address - all the best!
Is Actors Acces worth it if I live in Europe? by Mahlisya • last post Aug 27th
I'm starting to act professionally but I have immense difficulty finding auditions in my country (The Netherlands) or surrounding countries (English and Dutch are my first languages and I am also fluent in French and German and can do various accents, so I am open to auditions in any country really). On this website actors acces and backstage are highly recommended, but do they only feature auditions in the States? And are some of the roles open to self-tape auditions first? Does anyone else have any other tips how I can audition as much as possible? I just want to gain lots of experience auditioning so that when I finally do go to LA I will have experience already and won't be scared to audition or something.
Acting for No Pay by easypename • last post Aug 27th
I'm a beginning actor (24 yo, non-union) that's been in a few indie/student short films and school plays, but still working towards getting a decent reel. As I apply to roles on Actors Access, I've been wondering... When should you apply for roles that don't pay? Of course, I want to act because I love it. But I have travel expenses that won't be reimbursed, days I'd have to take off work, etc... If I take on free roles, I would end up paying to work. Is the possibility of a finished film worth it? Where do you personally draw the line? Want to hear your thoughts!
movie scene remake for purchase by Boston328 • last post Aug 27th
Any actors/actresses out there that could make a fan film for me? Acting out a scene from a movie for purchase? I’d pay for the scene. It’s from Batman and Robin movie. Just a “cover” of the scene. Would only be for me. And doesn’t have to have props or stunts etc lol
Acting tips? by Robert De Leon • last post Aug 26th
Does anyone have tips for beginner actors.
[PAID] Voice Actor Needed for Explainer / Educational Gaming YouTube Channel by SophieTheWritress • last post Aug 26th
Hi! I am currently on the lookout for a voice actor to narrate explainer / educational videos for a YouTube channel discussing various aspects of the gaming industry and its history. These videos would vary between 4 and 12 minutes and, while their frequency would fluctuate, the most that would be requested from you is one voice over per week. We're specifically looking for someone willing to consistently provide voice over work for at least the next few months. Either comment or DM a demo as well as a way to contact you and your rate for this type of work. Looking forward to working with you. Thanks!
I, as primarily a film actor, just had my first table read of my theatrical debut. Fly in the theatrical tips! by boutelmi • last post Aug 26th
I--an inexperienced potato--have a ton of extremely specific questions about my project. (This isn't a casting call) [Asking everyone--actors AND directors.] by Apple_Lavender • last post Aug 26th
**(I already feel like posting this is a horrible idea so I'm probably gonna delete this in like 2 days. But I've been stressing about this for a long time and I'm seriously going way out of my comfort zone just to post this and I feel so frickin nervous i just wanna cry but moving on saiegfbwsarigbaehr)** ​ I'm not an actor. I'm nothing right now in this acting/casting community context, but I have something that I'm working on building the budget for that I want to cast four or five actors for. This is not a casting call, I literally have 0 dollars in the budget bank and I'm not going to pursue contacting anyone or doing anything of that sort until I have the goal amount of money to do so. So mAyBe you might see another post from me in like another year or so lol maybe not. (BUT since I *am* bringing it up, you can let me know if you're interested in updates or something on this post and I'll keep you updated.) ​ Okay so I feel like this is complicated but I guess I'm just overthinking it, all in all it just narrows down to acting and a little bit of singing kinda. Of course I have questions about budget and stuff. ​ 1. Currently, I actually don't want to do any film or video that I know of. I don't know if this is a thing, but would it be weird to hire 4-5 actors to dress up/pose as fictional characters and do like a big photoshoot posing as these original characters? I mean they're not like Mr. Frog or anything they're normal people but just like fictional people. ​ I'm trying to start a band, but specifically it's a band that consists of realistic and believable--but completely fictional members. They're normal humans who wear normal clothes who have normal names and stuff, but they're just fictional. I want to have most of their appearance drawn, but I don't want to give up the chance to show real human faces. It's a rock/pop band and all four members are females 21-24, but in some songs they'll get help from another fictional character who does most orchestral parts like cello and brass. It's not like a kiddy Wiggles thing by any means, it's very much a real and very serious band that I'm extremely passionate about, and I guess you could say that I'm their biggest fan. Production wise, I am going to write and record pretty much ALL instrumental and lyrical parts of every track. But when the time comes I'd hire actors--yes, actors, not singers-- to provide the vocals for the tracks, and the immersion of the experience will lead the listener to believe that the band and its members are responsible for writing and playing all the parts and not me and four actors. I specifically want to be able to hire actors who are more comfortable with acting than singing because it's the sound that the band has. None of the members are professionally vocally trained, they just love making music. But it sounds good enough to pass. That being said, there's going to be the first album, which will have about 11-12 tracks, most likely with the drawn versions of themselves on the cover art. But in the scenario that someone likes what they hear and goes to learn more about the band, I want them to see and connect with real human faces, real human smiles, and real human friends from Scotland and Australia being complete doofs drinking chocolate milk. I consider everyone to be my family, and I want anyone--all 2 people--who listen to this band's music to feel welcomed by the group even though they don't know them. That's why alongside this album, on the side, I also want to spend (possibly a whole day or at least half of one) taking four or five actors and going places and doing a big photoshoot. Showing them in regular places like regular people, being themselves, and conveying every emotion that I want the story of the band to convey. ​ ***details about the band:*** 1. This is pretty irrelevant for a photoshoot, but for speaking voice, two members are Scottish, one is Australian, and one is North American. I'm not really concerned with speaking voices for right now, I'm just thinking about the music and photos, and accent isn't all that prevalent in singing. 2. Casting for the photoshoot and for the singing of the tracks are two different castings. Unless you magically live in my area and also happen to have the voice I'm looking for, but that's probably not likely, so they are different castings. I might come back here in the far future when I'm ready to cast for the vocals (If it's allowed, but I think the rules said it's allowed as long as it's specific) 3. The first album has more of a jazz/rock n' roll sound for the most part with some soft acoustic tracks and some exceptionally heavy tracks. One track has no vocals. As albums and tracks come out, the sound changes steadily. 4. It's more than just music actually, I have a whole story in mind surrounding the characters, their pasts, their present, and their futures. Some of their story is told through the music, but not in an overdone way, just in the same way any other band might. ​ ***questions:*** 1. Is it easy to find four or five actresses who would be interested in doing this kind of big photo shoot? meeting in person, probably going around the small city to find different places, and taking around 50-ish **shared** photos, styling hair or wearing wigs, wearing certain outfits, (not perverted) ?? (this would most likely be a one time thing, If something similar were to ever be done again it would more than likely be different actors unless the previous ones just had that much fun), 2. How much should I pay each actor if they did? would it be by the hour? I'm fine with brutal honesty. If it takes more it'll just take me longer to build up and that's fine. 3. Should I pay them extra for wearing specific clothes like jeans and stuff, or having makeup done and going around to different locations? The first two parts are probably just part of going into character, but would the going to different places to take photos be an annoying thing that I should pay them extra for to make up for? 4. Do you have any suggestions or questions for me? 5. What rough budget do you recommend I build before doing this? I'm currently aiming for $1,000-$2,000. Is that too low or too high? 6. All in all, Is this post flawed? I'm really nervous about coming across weird or creepy or something and making people uncomfortable or scaring potential actors away and stuff. Especially being a guy that would be working with four or five women, I'm barely 18 and I have no cruel intentions, but I'm autistic and I have a pretty difficult time at making people feel comfortable. I'm trying my absolute best and if there's anything I could do or say differently to come across more decent or professional then please do tell me! <3 ​ I know asking won't do much, but if you can, please try not to make me hate myself in the comments lol I love youuuu and you're all amazing! I'm super proud of you for how far you've come and how successful you are and all that you do. Keep it up! I look up to you so much! <3 <3 <3
Interesting part-time jobs for actors? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Aug 26th
This has probably been asked a million times, but what are interesting jobs for actors — not related to the food service and retail, cuz damn. What do you guys do for part-time (or maybe full time, which is weird and hard at the same time, given the last-minute audition/s nature of this crazy biz)? How do you manage to ask your dictator-of-a-manager-who-doesn’t-know-a-lick-about-the-entertainment-industry that you HAVE to go to the audition last minute, and explain to your manager that being in that crap job is NOT a career for you. ***That example above is just assuming you work in retail and/or the food service — maybe you have a cooler PT/FT job*** It’s like that episode from Friends where Joey worked at Central Perk, and had to close the coffee shop for an audition. “I’m sorry, that seat’s taken.” Lol.
What does "positive intention" mean to you? by aznednacni • last post Aug 26th
I went to this workshop over the weekend, and the teacher kept commending actors for their "positive intentions" in the scenes. Saying things like "good job playing the positive intentions even in a bad circumstance" (I'm paraphrasing here, but that's the gist). I've been acting for a while, and I've worked with intentions a lot, but I've never heard this term "positive intention." I can certainly guess at what it means, but I'd love to put it on the table to see what it means to other actors, particularly those who've worked with this term before. Or maybe someone knows which acting school/teacher's ideology this was borrowed from, somewhere that I can read more about it. Thanks! Edit: inb4 "why didn't you just ask?" I helped out at the hosting studio, so they let me audit the workshop for free. I was a silent observer in the back.