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Skype Callback Fail by Suzanne Sadler • last post Apr 4th
So, this is the second time this has happened to me. Granted only twice in 3-4 years. BUT...it's annoying at least and disrespectful at most. Short story is I'm given a callback date and general time frame to which I agree to. As the date/time draws near, there is a lack of definitive communication. So, I, take the initiative to contact in order to confirm this will happen. Then...nothing. Day of supposedly the Skype callback...nothing. Then an "apology" after I rail at them in an email. Anyone else go through this? I work with and for young filmmakers all the time. However, this only happens with, ahem, Millennials. So take my advice. From an oldie. Get your earbuds out. Learn to communicate with your fellow man. And get your head out of your ass. Sorry...feeling a bit peeved.
More payment horror stories by Mechtree • last post Apr 4th
I should really know better than to think something worthwhile could come out of peopleperhour but shit, I was wrong again lol and that was naive of me, I admit that. This guy called Nathan Banks invited me to a post where he claims he has "joined forces with Hasbro and Youtube" to produce an animated Cluedo adaptation. I figured that was most likely bullshit but the pay sounded good. I quoted £35 an hour (which is what the post said), he sends me the script, it's feature length and he wants to me to be the main character. I figure "hhhmmm OK, is he some Youtuber who has scored lucky then? If so, seem weird to come to PPH, but even if he is lying about who has endorsed the production, he pays well. Fair enough." So this is what I quote... [a £420 deposit \(£420 being 12 hours of work on that rate\). I had just finished a video game job of a similar length and the editing alone took 3-4 days so I thought that 1x12 hour day of work for the deposit seemed more than reasonable. ](https://i.redd.it/56mcsxjxiaq21.png) This is what I got back... [Really?](https://i.redd.it/lxzjd9q41aq21.png) What?! Insanity! Why are the voice cast and the composer charging much less than £420 for an entire feature film worth of recording/music?! Look, I work for less sometimes if there really isn't the money and I absolutely love the project but I'm talking about a few lines in a game or short when I say that. An entire album worth of tracks for a lot less than £420? Is this guy on crack? What is going on? Why are we trying to screw each other over by working so cheaply? Don't these actors/composers realise that by working so cheap, they are ruining the market for themselves as well as others, and producing the work at an expense to themselves? All the while, I did a little digging and found out he's just some guy who makes machinima with the Sims 4 lol suddenly, it's quite simple to see why he can't afford that but don't write a feature film and go looking for actors then... Plus the fact that the Sims or machinima aren't mentioned in his post. He really wasn't transparent about what he was doing and made a laughable attempt to try and make it seem like much more than it was. Nathan makes out HE is ENDORSED by such huge companies when he BLATANTLY ISN'T via garish capitalisation... https://i.redd.it/o1ybd7oo8aq21.png This was my response to his rejection of my "amount so high"... https://i.redd.it/hleikrn22aq21.png What can I say? I know it's PPH and I don't expect anything less from this platform. I suppose the reason I'm posting is just to highlight that voice actors should not undercharge because it ruins the market for everyone and themselves, and creates a situation where, irrespective of the platform, content creators think it's acceptable practice to pay actors less than minimum wage for feature film length roles. I know it's machinima but it's still 70 pages of writing! I really don't like the precedent this sets. How will the VA space look in 10 years? :( I would also like to name and shame [Nathan Banks](https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialDina/) for being intentionally misleading (even if he is very bad at it) and expecting voice actors to work for him for scraps. The fact we live in an age where this is possible pisses me off. I'm not sure what can be done about it but I think a conversation needs to begin about the entire purpose of these platforms is to exploit the capitalist system and devalue everybody's craft. https://i.redd.it/vxgsgkpmgaq21.png ​
What are the best YouTube channels for aspiring actors by kevinbob97 • last post Apr 4th
for aspiring actors ones that teach stuff all the way from the very very beginning to extremely advanced stuff I'm just wondering if anyone here knows of any thank you
I think I’m going to do it. I’m going to move from NYC to Vancouver. Vancouver actors, where ya at?? by darlingamateur • last post Apr 4th
So I was submitting to some agencies in Vancouver and 2 of them seemed to be interested in me, but once they found out I didn’t live in Vancouver, they told me to let them know once I had relocated there. I thought, “whoa, I never really considered *living* in Vancouver.” I thought I could just be there occasionally. But then I was like, “why the heck not??” I don’t have anything keeping me here in NYC and I think it’s time for a change of environment both mentally and geographically. I am a Canadian who has always wanted to pursue work in Canada and I just thought I would do it later, but I might as well just take the risk and go now, right?? Nothing has really been especially great for me here and I think I’m just ready to be somewhere new. Vancouver actors, what is it like for you? How do you get auditions? Also, are you represented or not, and how do you think that affects things? I want the absolute truth. I’m going anyway even if it doesn’t pan out with these agencies but I just want to know what everyone’s experiences are like. Thank you in advance :)
How do you check if a stage name is used in Actors Equity or SAG? by Butfartter420 • last post Apr 4th
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Open Call-Out to any Actor on Reddit by RealitySurge • last post Apr 4th
I've got a question for any Actor on Facebook, Reddit or Twitter who has had orthodontic work done on their teeth to correct an overbite and still managed to do active principal work for Film/Television. As braces tend to show up significantly on-camera, I'm curious as to what processes you went through to overcome this obstacle? I'm aware of a product called Invisalign, but was told that is more for people looking to just straighten their teeth and doesn't quite tackle the overbite. If people could please share, I'd be interested in seeing what other Actors went through to tackle this challenge?
What's stopping certain actors from sounding different? by AdditionalWay • last post Apr 4th
Take Ashton Kutcher, no matter what role he plays, you can recognize his voice. Is this a genetic block?
How do actors memorize their lines? by Alym415 • last post Apr 4th
Is it worth upgrading from the Blue Yeti Pro (USB) to the Rode NT1? by eddiebstanley • last post Apr 4th
Hello guys and girls, I am an aspiring voice actor busting my chops while at college to on the side learn, practice, and audition for roles in this amazing craft. I have reached a point however, where people hear my work and say they really like it, however I’m being held back by the Blue Yeti’s unbelievable sensitivity picking up everything, not to mention a small hiss while I speak (there’s only so much I can sound proof my dorm). After research, I have discovered the Rode NT1. Fantastic for the price and famously quiet. I found a sweet bundle for it at my local shop with a shock mount, stand, headphones (they’d be extras), and focusrite solo interface for only $320! Do you guys think this is worth upgrading or should I invest elsewhere? Thank you so much.
Acting and Ethnicity?? Where Should I Draw the Line?? by youmud • last post Apr 4th
Hi, im very new to acting and trying to discover my range as an actor. Inevitably I had to consider cultural background and race. All my life people have mistaken my ethnic background. Im from a south asian background but for whatever reason I dont look like ur typical south asian guy because people have genuinely mistaken me for being hispanic, south american, Caribbean, pacific islander, middle eastern / Mediterranean, North african, mixed and "lowkey light skin black". Now this makes fun conversation full of funny moments but as an actor does this mean I can 'act' as a character from that list? There is a big controversy regarding this obviously and I want to remain respectful and I recognize how having John Wayne as Genghis Khan can be very weird and possibly offensive and how Scarlet Johansson acting as a character that was originally Japanese can be looked down upon as well. Should I just remain in my lane and be different versions of a south asian character?
SAG Short - Can I become eligible or not? by silkk8 • last post Apr 4th
I hope this question is pretty straightforward. I have read from sources other than the SAG website that SAG shorts do NOT grant eligibility to join the union. However, I don't see anything on this [SAG website page](https://www.sagaftra.org/membership-benefits/steps-join) to suggest this. Just that I need to work one day on a SAG production in a principal role. Which is correct? I just booked a day player role on a SAG short that will be shooting soon. If it helps, the Actors Access breakdown didn't specify "SAG Short Project Agreement," just that it's a short, SAG-AFTRA, and usage is for festivals. I know that Short Project Agreements don't get Taft-Hartley'd, but I don't know if it has to say SPA on the breakdown. I'm getting paperwork soon so hopefully that will help clear things up.
Does head size matter? by niggluminati • last post Apr 3rd
Just wondering for actors/actresses, does head size matter? I am self conscious because I was recently randomly told my head is small ( I wear size 7 1/8-3/8 hats for reference. ) I never thought about it ever, but now that it was mentioned I have become a little obsessed with it, and It does seem famous actors do have heads on the bigger end of the spectrum, guys like bryan cranston, alec baldwin, dustin hoffman, denzel washington, tom cruise etc seem to have huge heads. Any thoughts?
Do you think a monotone voice would be desirable? by The_Real_Hedorah • last post Apr 3rd
I posted this on r/askreddit but that's not the right place so it got removed. Sorry if I don't format this right this is like my 4th post I was interested in this new line of work but as the title suggests... I am monotone! My question was if you ever heard of a successful voice actor being monotone? I tried research but haven't really gotten anywhere. In my mind it might be a desirable niche like "scary/badass" or "Friendly/bubbly" Any input at all is appreciated.
Background Acting work and inappropriate touching by stringerbeanie • last post Apr 3rd
I was on a film set yesterday as a non-union background actress - and one of the guys I was paired with in the scene would touch me repeatedly during each take in a way that made me extremely uncomfortable for most of the 15-hour shoot. On my legs, on my back, and in between takes would repeatedly brush up against me and push himself into me in a way that may have felt accidental at first but kept happening repeatedly until I became conscious of it. Perhaps because I didn’t want to make a scene (pun not intended) or because of my own lack of self-assertion, I decided not to say anything in the moment, but it’s still bothering me. Any advice on what to do here?
Actresses that are way more famous than me: Q: Have you ever been told to act dumber? by CuspChaser111 • last post Apr 3rd
I got my first break earlier this year on a pretty awesome well-known show but my actress friends ahead of me on the ladder have mentioned a few times they have been told to 'act dumber' in interviews, etc. I write plays as well as pilots and I love seeing smart women out there - is this true or is this BS? Look, I'll never play dumb but I really want to know if you've ever been told this because it makes me really mad.
Just got accepted into the training course at The Actor’s Gang! by yuwannabesomean • last post Apr 3rd
Just found out about this! The Actor’s Gang was founded in the 80’s by Tim Robbins and the training focuses on commedia dell'arte and mask work, and I am so fucking excited! As a random side note, this is where Jack Black and Kyle Gass met as young actors haha. The theatre and class is in Culver City and the space is incredible, a building known as the Ivy Subsation built in 1907 that used to be a part of the Los Angeles railway system. Does anyone anyone have any experience with this theatre, course, or technique? Even not so great ones? Ok, gonna go pass out now from excitement!✌️
I've only worked background...do I need/should I get headshots? by xLyrical • last post Apr 3rd
Hi, I did some looking around and couldn't find any threads related to this so hopefully I'm not asking a question that gets asked a million times. ​ I've done some background extra/featured extra work for some hollywood/indie/short films and a commercial or two. Ideally speaking, I'd love to do acting at a greater capacity than just background, but without formal training, I imagine this is not really possible without a huge stroke of luck one day. ​ Anyway, I just sort of look on craigslist and have an extras/actors access account that I search every once in a while and sometimes get picked up for. Lately, I've been wanting to do this more often but have no formal acting training in my adult life (tried for this in my early childhood but that was like 20 years ago so not relevant). Do I need or should I get headshots taken to be picked up for more productions? Or since I only do background, does it not matter for me? ​ ​