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any advice on getting yourself out of *that* place? by inthetrip • last post Apr 29th
so, the past few years have been pretty shitty for me acting wise - hardly any auditions and even fewer roles, switched agents a couple times, too and still no luck. A few days ago I just turned 22 and that really hit me hard especially considering Game of Thrones is, like, the biggest show in the world right now. I know it's so, so, so stupid to compare yourself to two actors that got cast when they were actual kids because but, i mean, fuck, man it's hard not to do that. I fell down the IMDB rabbit hole the other day and it's fucked me up - dragged me all the way back down. And it's not the usual "that could've been me" bullshit because, well, i'm a dude for one thing but it's this more abstract feeling this "man, if that had happened to me at that age, my life would be so much better" - i don't know, it's strange. Ever since I can remember film acting is all I've wanted to do and, currently, it all seems so far away. I know many of us get into slumps like this but this one has been hard to shake off, any advice?
Post-secondary options? by worriedkiddddd • last post Apr 29th
I want to be a film/tv actress. I got into a conservatory acting program that accepts only 24, it was my dream program, and I’m very proud of that, and everyone I know is telling me to go for it, but something is stopping me from committing. I also got into a more business-y program at a school right in Toronto, which would give me the opportunity to take acting classes outside of school and be attempting to start getting involved in the industry (and is more practical), but I obviously wouldn’t be getting the full acting training there. Which option seems like the better idea?
We Talk Funny in Burbank, CA by AKComic • last post Apr 29th
Hello everybody! If any of you are located in the Los Angeles, CA area - you won't want to miss this! **We Talk Funny** is the popular all-voiceover comedy show that takes place on the first Monday of each month at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, CA - featuring comedy, improv, music and more from some of the biggest voice actors in the industry! Our next show takes place on Monday, May 6th at 8pm, featuring: * **Carlos Alazraqui** ("Rocko" from *Rocko's Modern Life* and "Mr. Crocker" from *The Fairly OddParents*!) * **Candi Milo** ("Dexter" from *Dexter's Laboratory* and "Cheese", "Coco" AND "Mrs. Foster" from *Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends*!) * **Chris Edgerly** ("Peter Potomus" from *Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law* and "Hidan" from *Naruto*!) * **Josh Robert Thompson** ("Geoff Peterson" from *The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson* and "Morgan Freeman" from *Family Guy*!) * **Quinton Flynn** ("Axel" from Disney's *Kingdom Hearts* and "Raiden" from *Metal Gear Solid*!) * **Vargus Mason** ("Cheezi" from Disney's *The Lion Guard*!) * **Ally Johnson** ("Elastigirl" from *LEGO The Incredibles*!) * **Michael Orenstein** ("Loki" from *Heroes of Newerth*!) * **Ken Pringle** ("Dingo" from *Epic Seven*!) ​ Tickets are available here: [**flc.cc/04FQOM8**](http://flc.cc/04FQOM8) It's a wild industry show that's a great opportunity to hang out, network and have some fun! Hope to see you there! ​ https://i.redd.it/xdbwhg1zr9v21.jpg
I'm not sure if I'm meant for this. (rant) by Garavila • last post Apr 29th
I don't want to give up but I've taken lessons, challenged myself, worked hard on monologues and scenes with different actors for a few years now and I never book anything. I live in the southeast region, with a fair amount of work circulating but every time I audition for regional theatre, my university theatre, student films I still get NOTHING. I don't believe I'm that bad of an actor, so what could it be? How am I supposed to learn if no one will even give me a small chance at an amateur level? I just want actual experience. Is that so hard to ask for? I don't want to give up, but if my life is giving this much resistance towards my passion is that a sign?
How do you deal, and or, how have you dealt with friends who aren’t supportive of your love for your craft, which is acting? (Warning, long post...) by Zayla18 • last post Apr 29th
Long time lurker here. Throwaway.. Or maybe I’ll use this account in the future and just delete this post..... I’m feeling quite down because of something in the past, I’m a 19 year old girl who has a passion for film and acting, though, I don’t have the confidence to ever pursue it because of fear of not being even remotely decent enough, not good looking enough, etc so I just keep my love for the arts hidden and only geeking out when people bring up the topic. After watching Avengers and seeing Downey’s incredible performance and of course the rest of the cast, the script, the way it was film, I got excited again about acting, and was thinking about pushing myself to even trying out for extra-work, but the insecurity came back after remembering what my best friends said. My best friend is friends with her other best friend who use to do theatre, and she use to do film, both of them all throughout high school and programs after high school, but not me. Anyway, I ended up revealing to one of them, who had a fall out with our other friend that one day I would love to be an actress, or, even a screenwriter. I asked the question, “do you think I’d be a good actress, and or even have a hint of potential?” My best friend and another best friend, would go immediately quiet, and not respond, basically staring at me like a deer in headlights and wouldn’t even answer, but instead would hint the answer no, while making fun of me, then said I should do voice acting instead. I asked them why they think I wouldn’t be a good actress (again), and the same respond, with them side-eyeing me. So, I presumed maybe I’m just too ugly? The crappy part of this all is. All of them, never have seen me act, besides my drama teacher, who told me to keep doing it and had brought it up to me. I know rejection is apart of this, but I think what hurts the most is having people so close to you, laugh in your face and avoid the question while mocking. It’s something I haven’t opened up to anybody, so I’m wondering - how do you face rejection from the people so close to you? Whether it’s your family, or friends? I’m no longer friends with the above people as they ditched me, I was 17, just had turned 18 when this happened, but it still stings.. Maybe cause I’ve never spoke to anybody about this. Also I love this sub. ❤️
My parents don’t believe in me by varabel • last post Apr 28th
“You can never stay at a job” that’s because I need something more! “Just choose a major already” maybe college isn’t for me! “Millions of people just like you have the same dream” and what if we actually make it?! I just wish for once my parents could say “I know how much you love your favorite movies/tv shows, the ones with the characters you relate to and love the most. Give those acting lessons a try, who knows, maybe you’ll land a commercial! I have faith” Only in my wildest dreams. I thought I had what it takes but after this conversation, maybe I’ll cancel this acting lesson with a well known actor I know. Insert sad face that’s tearing up but only a little bit :’(
Headshot photographer here! Need Actors opinion on the headshots I take. by habaroa • last post Apr 28th
I hope this is okay to post/ask. These are a few of the headshots I have taken https://imgur.com/a/p0w5KYa Was hoping to get opinions from actors, is this style good? how much would you pay for a headshot session? I’m trying to price myself correctly. Thank you!!
(PAID) Animated Feature Film based on award-winning script looking for M+F voice actors. by thegreatdanton4 • last post Apr 28th
Hey guys, I'm looking for males and females to voice young, American characters in an animated feature film intended for film festivals (and a small chance of distribution depending on how well it does). It's based on a screenplay I wrote that became a quarter finalist at the Austin Film Festival, semi finalist of Write/LA festival and winner of LA's Festigious writing competition. I'm animating/producing it on my own so I admit that the pay might not be as high as some might like but please send me your rates with your auditions and I'll try my best. Alternatively, I can offer percentages / royalties of any festival or comp prize money as well as the ultimate goal - sales of distribution! The film is a very dark, twisted psychological thriller inspired by Darren Aronofsky's 'PI' and Shane Carruth's 'PRIMER'. It's heavily dialogue-driven so the voice acting is absolutely key to getting this right. *‘In an escalating battle of two minds, a reclusive programmer is plunged into a terrifying, mind-bending revelation as he becomes exposed to the social engineering of his own sentient supercomputer.’* The parts are as follows - Lead 1 - male, programming student in his early twenties. Nerdy in nature but not in appearance or voice. Confident in his work, obsessively focused, and his mind runs in overdrive 24/7. Lead 2 - male, supercomputer. Any age. Clear, concise, perfectly articulate voice. Synthetic, devoid of emotion from beginning but slowly developing an intense, intimidating personality throughout. Powerful, strong voice. Supporting (only a couple of pages of dialogue): Girlfriend - female, early twenties. Intelligent, mature, takes no shit. Professor - male, 40 - 50+, articulate, caring, seen it all. ------------------ Auditions - For Lead 1 please recreate any of Jesse Eisenberg's dialogue from this scene in The Social Network - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPazh2kDdvA For Lead 2 any of Jarvis' and Ultron's dialogue from this scene would be appropriate to capture the range - www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9kwtjKbmns For Girlfriend please recreate any part of Rooney Mara's dialogue in this scene - www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlSkPA60ujQ For Professor, any of Stellan Skarsgard's dialogue in Good Will Hunting - www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTihpkHkqlU -------------------------- Please send auditions to fiverrscripts@gmail.com The film is in progress now and I'm looking to begin animating the dialogue scenes by 15th of May so I'd like to cast before then! The aim is to finish this project within the next six months. It's going to be pretty exciting to see where this goes! Thank you for your time! Feel free to ask any questions! If you look through my post history you can see some of the shots I've animated so far. And some backgrounds here - https://imgur.com/a/1sYvIWI https://imgur.com/a/CvXcgUO
Agencies in UK? by Siggi_Trust • last post Apr 28th
Hi everyone. I've posted here before asking how it is for an international actor to work in the US and obviously that's quite a leap and requires a lot of work and you know, you need a Visa and all that. But I wanted to ask about the UK and other countries in Europe....I recently googled and found a lot of casting agencies in the UK but I was wondering how it would work for international students and how much you'd need to even consider applying or sending them an email. ​ Now I'm graduated from a Film School, with a diploma, not a degree. I've yet to get any leading roles but I'm on the right path but the thing is, my country is very limited, even celebrity actors don't really live off acting alone and there's very limited work in say voice acting etc. So I wanted to kind of expand and put my name and profile out there even if it's just very slim chances of anything. I just figured, before you can whine about acting being a difficult industry you'd kind of have to try everything even if it's a long shot and that's really how you get lucky, by having a lot of small chances. ​ So my question is, is it absolutely impossible to even attempt to join or contact agencies in the UK as an international actor if you don't really have much to show? I have a show reel but a lot of the work is just student films (from after I was graduated though) and both small roles and big ones. Or do those agencies even consider international actors at all? Should you rather get some roles in your home country first and then get an actual agent to promote you? What kind of information would be necessary? A show reel, a promotional website? Professional profile pictures? Would I have to be a member of an actor guild in my home country first? I'm just wondering if like newly graduated actors in UK apply for agencies right after graduating or if there's a process and if international actors have to prove themselves to be validated. ​ Sorry if it's too many questions, kinda just throwing things out but I hope this makes sense. Just any help or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you
class film scenes for teen actors by CavaleKinski • last post Apr 28th
I'm looking for movie scenes for teen actors to try out in class- any suggestions?
Eye Focus Exercises by beee_eees • last post Apr 28th
First time on the subreddit. Looked at all the rules and stuff but still not sure if this is allowed. Apologies if it isn’t. I’m a singer primarily as well as a decent actor. My only issue is, when I’m singing, my eye focus seems to be all over the place, and it seems to completely take away from everything about my performance. It looks like it’s because I’m not *in it,* but I feel like I am. I was in tears after song while I was practicing at home, but when I sat down to examine the video of my performance to see what the audience would see, my eyes were still looking at everything and it was kind of distracting. I took another video, and this time I forced myself to look in one spot for an entire verse at a time, but I thought it felt unnatural and made my performance boring. Does anyone have any exercises that might help me with this issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TL;DR When I sing an emotional piece my eyes wander and distract the audience IMO, and need advice and exercises to help.
Are All Successful Actors Members of a Union? by ethandhoare • last post Apr 27th
I’ve never really been able to find out what actors are and aren’t members of an acting union. I want to be an actor, but I am unsure about if you can still achieve good parts in big budget movies and shows without the union or if you have to be a member... can someone help me understand?
Working For Free and Making Work by FreeActingThrowaway • last post Apr 27th
Hi /r/acting, Long time lurker, first time poster - with a throwaway, no less. ​ I abhor the idea of professional actors working for free, or even working for the often insulting "stipends" offered by all but the top tier gigs. ​ I've twice now produced, directed and performed in very small shows - one in NYC - and somehow managed to pay all of the people who worked with me a respectable wage simply by saving money and using Kickstarter. ​ This brings me to my current moral dilemma. I want to make more work for myself and my fellow local actors. I live in a part of the country where the community theater is happy to have the same five people perform the same few plays until the existing audience dies of old age. But, I'm broke. By being generous with my other shows, I ate through my own savings and now it's harder to be able to even start a show because, by my own ethical standard, if I can't pay the talent and crew, I shouldn't make the show. ​ Every day, I see calls on Backstage, Playbill, and Actor's Access asking for months long commitments for nothing or close to it and they get talent. Should I give in and exploit my fellow actors just like these other creators? Or should I make less art, but stick to my morals? ​ Side question: professional or semi-professional actors who DO work for insulting rates - Why? ​ Love, FreeActingThrowaway
Just signed with my first "big" agent, and have some questions! by theactordude • last post Apr 27th
So I just signed with one of the best agents in Atlanta! (or so I think). Anyway, I'm very green to say the least. I don't have a single film credit. All I have on my resume are some student films and the theater classes I've taken in college. What are some things I need to keep in mind so I don't sound like a total amateur to my agent? How often should me and my agent talk/stay in touch? Should I still be scanning actors access and be submitting myself to projects? Or is that what the agent will do. I don't want to be submitted twice for a breakdown, once by me, then once my my agent. I signed a year contract, and in the back of my head, I keep asking myself, what Is gonna happen when that year ends? Will they resign me? I don't wanna be "dropped" by them. Is the only way to prevent being "dropped" by them to simply book roles? I don't want my agent to think I'm being hands off/letting them do all the work, so how can I make them aware that I'm putting in work too? Ill be taking some more on camera classes, but it feels silly to just email them and be like "hey I'm taking classes." You guys got any other general advice for a noobie like me? Thanks so much yall
Media Concept: Personal Stories? by MacSiffer • last post Apr 27th
I had this idea for a form of storytelling, like an improved audiobook. Think back to the Golden Age of radio, everything was done through voice actors, music and sound effects. What if a story was made where the listener was the main character, and every supporting role spoke directly to them, the silent hero. They would be told the story through their own ears, as if they were experiencing it for themselves. This would allow for multiple Avenues of creativity, and the story could be told to different demographics and tailored to each listener depending on appearance, sexuality, genre etc. Thoughts?
Posting Monologues on Social Media? by LockTheUniverse • last post Apr 27th
Hey all, So a discussion came up in a class recently - how visual artists, dancers, and singers all post covers or videos on their various social media pages, but we rarely see actors posting their art. I understand posting maybe reel footage or something, but do you guys think it's bad practice or too... self-congratulating? To post just a monologue you film for the hell of it? What are your thoughts?
Actor site domain names by dpb73 • last post Apr 27th
Do you seem green if your acting website is a .org or .net as opposed to .com? The .com version of my name is taken and I'd rather not change the name part by adding a number or dash or whatever. I'd rather just make it a .net or .org. Any thoughts on this?
Conservatory vs University by beardoggoose • last post Apr 26th
Which is better? Conservatory program or University program? I am not too familiar with the different classes available but my research into the training of notable actors most of them trained at some school and then probably continued their training after graduating. I've already graduated college back in 2014 but I didnt study drama/theater. my degree is in business. i am making this transition after realizing i was living for other people and doing what was expected of me rather than doing what I wanted to do. SO anyway. does it make sense to go back to school and enroll in a university program? or should I do a conservatory? OR should I take individual classes?
What Do You Consider Successful Voice Acti g? by accidentallygraceful • last post Apr 26th
I am very grateful to have received semi-regular voiceovers the last four years (1 per month on average) and this year that number has increased. Which is wonderful! But it got me thinking about what is considered a “successful” voice actor? It’s hard to gauge when I audition for far more than I get booked for. What is “successful” voice acting to you? Regular gigs? A certain salary amount earned? Repeat customers? Being comfortable with your signature voice? I’d love to hear your thoughts. P.S. of course I don’t notice the n missing in Acting until I post, ughhhh