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Best Cities to Work in atm? by DirectivePodcast • last post Feb 15th
I'm getting ready to move back to the United States after finishing my MFA in the UK. I've been away for awhile so I need some help. Aside from NYC and LA, what are the cities actors are actually making livings in these days? Just want to see what my options are, if any. Thanks!
Interview with Canadian Voice Actress Julie Lemiux by gio_petti • last post Feb 14th
Looking for a female voice actor by innowayfamous • last post Feb 14th
I'm looking for a female voice actor for a new brand video my company is producing for a College in my area. Not sure if this is allowed but I thought I would check here.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Feb 14 by AutoModerator • last post Feb 14th
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. 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.
ACTORS, what’s your opinion on Leo taking 4 years out? by LancasterDodd777 • last post Feb 14th
I’m sure most of you want to focus on your own work and don’t to think about Leonardo DiCaprio, but I need an actor’s mindset on this so please humour me briefly. He was last in a movie in 2015 (The Revenant) and has just finished shooting his first movie since then (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood). Part of me’s scared that going 4 years without acting will affect his next performance negatively, but then part of me also thinks he’ll be even better as he has had time to let the emotion well fill back up after “spending” it all. What’s your opinion on this? Does it depend on the performer? Does taking time out always have a negative impact? Or could it do his performance the world of good? Thanks!
NY actor, UK agent? by ell_ohh_ell • last post Feb 14th
Hi! I’m a Brit living and working in NY. A friend in the U.K. works for an agency who may be interested in repping me for some of the US roles that get sent their way. I’m presently looking for an agent in NY. So my question is about conflicts. Is it OK to have an agent in the U.K. AND an agent in NY who would both be submitting me for US roles?
Non-European/UK/USA Acting Programs by Polartec239 • last post Feb 14th
Looking for info on actor training programs that don’t take place in the us/uk/or Europe, possibly in Asia or Africa or South America?
Have Any LA Actors Used This? by CaliforniaStoked • last post Feb 13th
I have an audition this week at Hollywood Casting and Film studio here in LA. I always try to google the audition place, so I can see the street parking situation ahead of time. I found out that Hollywood Casting and Film lets casting directors use their casting rooms for free, in exchange to calling in 4 of the actors in their database, per hour of use, in addition to whatever other casting sites the CD wants to use. So after a little more research, I found that they offer a casting board service at $13/month with a free month trial, so I signed up. Has anyone ever used this? I mean I'm not expecting TV and Film auditions from them, but I figured this would be a good way to build up a new reel for myself. You can either submit yourself for projects, or the casting director can go through the data base and invite you to an audition as part of there 4 per hour rule. I submitted myself to a few projects, but none of them have the casting date listed (when the casting notice was posted). This confused me, because I submitted to a project that was about 10 auditions down, and after doing a google search, I found out that filming for it was already completed a year ago, despite having the audition notice saying its filming in May 2019. So what are your thoughts? They got really good reviews on yelp, but it was based off the casting director room use VS the actors services.
Suitable attire as an actor? by CornrowKenny100 • last post Feb 13th
Hey all! I’m a 22 year old actor who is a bit stumped when it comes to what would be the best way to set a professional look for myself, without being over the top. e.g 3 piece suits dressed to the 9’s I more or less have a picture in my head, of what would be a good professional look for me. I don’t know if this is an issue for any other actors, but sometimes when I go for networking events or acting auditions I’m a bit self conscious about if I’m underdressed, or doing a bit too much. I don’t have much variety as of late, as I’ve adopted a minimalist wardrobe, but I will be looking to get some new pieces I’d like to add. Here are some ideas I had: • A matching blazer and trousers (pants) • All White Stan Smiths • White Dress Shirt • Black Denim Jacket • Black Turtleneck A nice mix of smart casual, should hopefully give the right impression, I would like to think. Also, do any actors of colour sometimes find themselves having to think extra about their wardrobe choices as a result of quote unquote not being stereotyped or typecast? When it comes to attire and attitudes towards it, does it differ from the US to the UK or is it pretty much the same? Cheers!
Actors who made the move to L.A., how did you know you were "ready"? by InfamousSir • last post Feb 13th
Or those who went without being prepared, how easy was it to hitchhike home?
Which actors access region do I choose if I'm in New Orleans? by griffindor11 • last post Feb 13th
I have a resume and headshots on actors access and I'm ready to start submitting for auditions, but which region do i pick? New Orleans in pretty busy with film and tv, i know a lot goes on here, but im not seeing anything on actors access. What gives? My region is set to southeast, and im not seeing anything in new orleans, mostly stuff in atlanta and Tennessee. Should i pick 'Texas-South central region' instead? Or do not many productions use actors access in new orleans? I was told by muiltiple people in the business a lot is currently going on in new orleans, so its not like the market is dry here.
Trouble with Meisner technique by Permanenceisall • last post Feb 13th
Hey everyone, first time lurker long time poster here. I’ve been taking a Meisner technique class from a reputable teacher who studied with Sandy Meisner but for the first time in my career I feel absolutely lost. I’ve always been a naturalistic actor and very comfortable with myself on stage, and i usually get good feedback in that regard. But in this class it seems to be a detriment. I’m a naturally broad person (think Jason Mantzoukas) and I tend to lean more towards comedy and humor in my daily life and in neutral or improv scenes. I’m constantly told I’m either over doing it or not “landing/sitting on my impulses” but if I feel no tension coming from my acting partner I see no reason to artificially create it. I understand that a lot of this is very particular to the class and I did talk with the teacher and conveyed to her that what she sees as my “shtick” (her words) is truly just who i am. I’m entirely open to the idea that this technique is just not for me but I wanted to hear other people’s (especially those who lean towards comedy) thoughts.
Feeling rather lost and not sure where to go from here... by Phoenix2700 • last post Feb 13th
Hey all, ​ I tend to frequent the VO boards on reddit for the most part, but I feel like the folks over here at /r/acting might give me a fresh perspective on things. I've been signed with an agency for about 9 months now doing only voice over work, with the hope of expanding into on camera work once I have a video reel properly established. In that time I've gone on plenty of auditions and have been taking a good deal of classes and I've still yet to book a single job. Many of my friends are commercial actors (in NYC, as am I) and manage to find all sorts of success in on camera acting and here and there in voice over and I just feel like a complete loser at this point. ​ I know it seems ridiculous to say that, but I've pumped thousands of dollars into having my audio demos done as well as into classes and training programs and my buddies who have zero training (although more professional experience) seem to coast right on through and make it where I can't. Now I'm not jealous of my friends success, I'm extremely happy things are going well for him but the fact is I cannot figure out what I need to do to improve. I don't know how my buddy got to where he is and why I am seemingly incapable of it. I don't understand what else I should be doing every single day to make sure my skills are improving properly and that I'm making it more likely for myself to book work. ​ I'd also really like to make the transition over to on-camera work and I feel really at a loss for how to approach that at all. I feel like the catch-22 mentality of the industry is a very tough hurdle for me to get over, as most places won't even look at my headshots if I don't have a reel along with it. And of course I can't make a reel unless I have footage of myself from things I've been involved with! ​ I do have a handful of short films and the like which I've participated in but according to my agent, she doesn't believe they fulfill my typing requirements and would not make a substantial reel. ​ So to sum it all up, I'm not booking work and I have been auditioning for 9 months with zero hope in sight. What the hell can I do to get myself into the world of on-camera auditioning and what can I do to effectively get myself on the right course as far as my skillset to that I can actually book work? ​ Thanks for the help.
Voice Actor and English Dub Director Mary E McGlynn AMA Today, Wednesday, February 13th, at 6 PM PT! by PanpanBamboo • last post Feb 13th
[GIG] Looking for an actor who can perform Jamaican and/or Hindi by childish5iasco • last post Feb 13th
Hey there VoiceActing Reddit! This is my first time posting here. I've been looking all over the internet from Fiverr and Upwork and message boards to find a voice actor but now I'm trying Reddit. I am producing an audiobook for a novella in a fantasy world, one character having a Jamaican dialect and all the others having Hindi dialects. **Yes, this is for paid work. If you live in or around Los Angeles and you can come into my studio I pay $20/hr USD but if you don't then I pay $50 PFH.** This gig is just for character voices within the story. You can audition for both or just one, depending on your comfort level. ROLE #1: Amana. Male. Late 20s. Jamaican Patois dialect. (Note: If you do speak Jamaican Patois, I'll pay extra to make sure the character's dialogue sounds appropriate. Editor's Rate: $7.50 per 1000 words) ROLE #2: Male voices. Varies from Early 20s to Senior. Hindi dialect. ROLE #3: Female voices. Varies from Late Teens to Senior. Hindi dialect. Message me if you're interested and for more details!
Advice for a newbie? And questions for any professional voice actors/actresses by UsernamesAreABitch • last post Feb 13th
Hello, voice actors/actresses of this subreddit! First ever post on this subreddit.I am new to the voice acting scene with my first role being a narrator for a project my bestfriend was planning. I'm 16 and some people say that my voice makes me sound like I'm 22. I'm a little bit flattered to be honest when people say that but it makes me concerned that that is the only thing that's unique about my voice. I honestly want to feel the emotion in the characters or the story that is being made. And I also want to extend the range of my voice and not just sound like a guy with just a deep voice. So I wanted to ask: 1. What are some tips to extend your range? 2. What are some tips to really feel like you're in sync with a character you're playing? 3. What age was your first VA gig? 4. What are the most important lessons that you learned in VA? I am not currently looking to get a job as a voice actor. My worries right now are exams
'Shirley and Shelly'- trade by Erin Soto • last post Feb 13th
Hi there, I have a web-series out! wohoo! www.youtube.com/shirleyandshelly LMK if you have a series, and will do a trade, subscribe or view of a video of equal length in time. Mine go from :40 seconds-9 minutes, but check out what's been released thus far. Erin :)
Anthony Meindel Actor Workshop? by Polartec239 • last post Feb 13th
Anyone have any experiences/reviews/thoughts on this studio?
The First Year by worldtraveler9700 • last post Feb 12th
I was wondering if some of the older actors here could say how their first year in the business went. And I mean the first year you decided to act even if you had another career. I'm kind of near the end of my first year in the industry (graduated college last year) and feel like even though I was busy and didn't do enough. How did you all figure out this balance?
Okay. Let’s talk mentors. What did you do to find them? How do I get a mentor?! by darlingamateur • last post Feb 12th
I just asked one of my professors from school who was super supportive and encouraging of my talents while I was there. They gave me amazing advice and one day, we talked for an hour about the industry, my place in it, and what I should be doing now to get to where I want to be. It was SUCH a helpful conversation and I found myself thinking I should just ask them to be my mentor officially. I kept trying to meet up with them but they recently got a promotion and were not very good at keeping up with emails (months would go by without a response). So I kept emailing and finally just asked if they wanted to be my mentor (was planning to ask in person), but they said they feel like I should get an acting mentor since I’m an actor, and not a director (which is what they are) as a mentor. So that’s where I’m at. Mentor-less and no idea where to find one. At my point in my career, it would be so beneficial for me to have one. So my question is - how did you all find yours? And do you think that relationship has been helpful to you?