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Pointers/thoughts on this clip I used to audition? by bLANKMOD • last post Feb 4th
About a year or two ago I auditioned to be a voice actor for SCP: Unity using [This](https://soundcloud.com/blankmod/2017-va-mgsv) clip. Looking back on it, I absolutely hate it, but it got me on the team, selected out of around 50 or 60 people. I'd like to get myself out there in the voice acting world, so of course ill need advice, which I humbly ask of all of you. Thank you all for criticism in advance!
[PAID] The Verge/Vox Media is looking for female voice actors by floatingfast77 • last post Feb 4th
Hey all, The Verge is looking to hire 1 Chinese or Taiwanese identifying female voice actor, and 1 Latinx identifying female voice actor for our new science fiction project, Better Worlds. Better Worlds is a series of bespoke short stories by science fiction writers imagining what the future might look like. 5 of these stories are being adapted for podcast and require voice talent. You can hear what they sound like [here](https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/5/18055980/better-worlds-science-fiction-short-stories-video). We’re looking to record ASAP (as early as tomorrow) at our office in NYC, though for the right person we can do a remote recording. The session should take less than an hour and will be paid. If interested, please DM me with a short description of yourself, your audio reel/samples, and an hourly rate. Thanks!
I got to do an interview with veteran voice actor Adrian Truss, thought I'd share here, he give some great incite into becoming a VA by gio_petti • last post Feb 4th
What headshot gets you called in the most? by CaliforniaStoked • last post Feb 4th
Hope this doesn't come off the wrong way. My commercial agent said that my current headshots aren't getting me in the room, and that I need to take new headshots ASAP. Honestly, I think these are my best headshots I've taken so far, but she's right, I'm not getting called in, and I have no idea why. Do you guys have a specific headshot thats your go-to, that gets you called in a lot for commercial auditions? Would you mind sharing it with me by linking it here or by sending me a dm? In return, I could share mine with you and maybe you can give me your honest opinion/thoughts? ​ I JUST got new headshots taken like a month ago, and now I have to get new headshots taken again next week. I just don't want to make the same mistake twice and waste money. I'm truly clueless and would love to see examples from commercial actors that are consistently getting called in. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong. I'm in the LA market and I'm beginning to think that my "type" just isn't "in" right now. ...Or I'm just ugly. JK. ​ ​ ​
Best acting agencies in Seattle? by galaxikk • last post Feb 4th
I’m in seattle currently and joined seattle talent two or so years ago, but have got absolutely 0 mileage out of them (through some fault of my own) but I’m not a huge fan of how they operate. Any seattle actors know the best agency to find real work that isn’t just a scam?
Becoming an Actor by mblue456 • last post Feb 4th
I have always been interested in acting, but I have always been to shy to try it out. I haven't even told anyone that I'm interested in acting because I think they'll laugh at me since I'm so quiet. I am a freshman in college right now and I'm very unhappy. When my parents ask me why, I just tell them it's because I'm homesick, even though I know that I'm not. When we talk about what job I want to do, I say I don't know because I'm too afraid to tell them the truth because it isn't something that is guaranteed and college is expensive. I know I would have to come out of my shell and I want to do that, but I just don't know where to start.
Teaser for my first feature as a director by • last post Feb 4th
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Do you think it is ever appropriate for an actor of one race to play a character who belongs to another race, whether a historical figure or a fictional character, and who looks totally different than the actor playing him/her? by swengunderblum • last post Feb 4th
This is an often contentious issue today. But is this ever okay? There are many great performances of where actors of one race have played characters of another race. It happened a lot in the past, but I suspect you will not see much of it in the future as it raises controversy. But couldn't there be situations where an actor is a great fit, perhaps in height, size, bearing, countenance, or voice, and who with make up and costume would be perfect for a certain role even though they are of a different race?
How would you approach reading as a character with a lisp, without overdoing it on every ‘s’ word and make it genuinely sound as authentic as possible? by CornrowKenny100 • last post Feb 3rd
There’s a role I’m attempting to tackle where I need to speak with a lisp. For someone that doesn’t speak with a lisp, how does one go about it and make it authentic as possible as this is not in not in my nature of speech. Does anyone know any examples in movies or tv where someone has been able to do that, where they do not have a lisp in real life? I know there’s one actor here from the UK who was able to do that superbly - Kayode Ewumi in his #HoodDocumentary web series. https://youtu.be/165R9OWugAk https://youtu.be/3aKKxPBkM44 In his interviews he talks without a lisp. He did it so convincingly but I don’t know how. Any thoughts on this? Cheers.
Can't decide on my Stage Name by BrandosBytch • last post Feb 3rd
I'm trying to get myself back into college as a starting point for me going for my dreams to be an screen actress one day. I'm having a hard time deciding which of the following sounds catcher though: Arlene Anderson or Arlene Savage does anyone know which if either of these sounds like it would sell better?
Bits is an app for acting out situations based on hashtags that was built specifically for actors by hollllow • last post Feb 3rd
Hi everybody, ​ \*Full disclosure, I'm one of the founders of Bits app\* ​ In the past few months we've developed and brought into perfection the app using actors, comedians and writers to allow you to: \- Create and discover short comedy videos base on hashtags \- Practice your acting skills in fun and healthy environment \- Record and edit your bits within the app using our intuitive and easy-to-use recording studio (no need to rely on other apps) \- Stimulate your creativity by going over thousands of hashtags in the creativity center \- Join a growing community of actors, comedians, improv players and writers ​ Right now, we are only focusing on the artists side of the app but in few weeks we will start to drive traffic of consumers into the app. I would love for you to check out [Bits](https://bits.onelink.me/U2YV/b2e53aee) and tell me what you think. I'm here for any question or comment you may have. ​ btw, we are having a [meetup](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-bits-a-new-app-for-actors-comedians-and-improv-players-in-la-registration-55520827289?aff=rotem) on the 26th in LA and would love to see you there. ​
Director here, working with agents for the first time, what's the etiquette? by duhpolan • last post Feb 3rd
Hello all, I am directing a short film real soon and have actors with agents for the first time. What's the proper etiquette of everything? For example, during audition signin I did get people's contact info, but do I go through the agent to let them know they are cast? How should payment work? I also want to set up a lunch with the two leads and it feels a bit weird to go through the agent for that? Any other advice working with agents would be great, thanks!
Actors and creatives, have you heard of Daisie? by JasonRiverThompson • last post Feb 3rd
Hi everyone, My name is Jason and I am an aspiring actor. I have not been in any productions yet but I am going to keep trying! I wanted to make you all aware of an app called Daisie. It is owned by Maisie Williams (She plays Arya Stark in Game of Thrones). It is a social app to help creative people discuss, collab and help each other grow. There is an Ios app already. Android on the way. I was wondering if any of you would like to collab or network with me on there? Acting is a profession which I am happy to have started. We can all help each other.
How to improve your chance at getting cast and other tips: by a Director and Filmmaker by Dain • last post Feb 2nd
I'm a writer, director and independent filmmaker. I love Backstage and on my last film, I cast every single role from Backstage alone. However, there is something I have noticed that could help a lot of you actors wanting to break into the wonderful world of acting; and that is,...
what are your thoughts on film/tv in chicago? by geewilligersbatman • last post Feb 2nd
hey everyone, new to the sub here. i have been doing some background work on a few shows here in the lovely windy city. i am enjoying every minute of it. even being an extra, i just love being on the set. i absolutely love watching the veteran actors do their thing. ive signed up for some classes and i would really love to further my acting career in any way possible. After browsing the sidebar and some posts here, I see chicago isnt mentioned all that much. I know theres not as much work as LA or NYC, but what are your guys opinions on the acting scene in chicago? Is there really enough work to make a career of acting? Or should I consider moving to LA or NYC sometime down the road? Any input is appreciated. Thanks guys
Had a bizarre audition yesterday. by Film_ANTHologist • last post Feb 2nd
Has anyone else had this? The audition was being held in a very small studio with a very small hallway, right outside. Because everyone was showing up early, it became a fire hazard and half of us had to leave and come back in 10. Granted the email said show up 15-20 minutes before the audition, which a lot of us did. Anyhow, they decided to crack down and include callbacks the same day. Before the first round of auditions were even done, they were calling people back inside the audition room to see them again and to pair them with another actor, who was already seen as well. 15-20 minutes after my audition time slot, I was finally seen. I read with a guy who was just seen right before I walked into the room. He couldn't find what page we were on, even though he just had it open. I started with my line. He said his line. I said the next line then the director said "thanks we're good." Only 2 lines of dialogue were spoken before I was cut off. The sides were a full page. I understand auditions go up and down, but this one in particular seemed sloppy and amateurish. Also, I find it hella annoying that if a director knows what he wants halfway thru auditions and I'm not it, that he cuts me off without even seeing what I can do. Don't waste my time.
SELF TAPE IN LOS ANGELES by gunnerinc • last post Feb 2nd
Hi fellow actors in Los Angeles. If anyone is in need of a place to self tape let me know. I am based in the Hollywood Hills near Hollywood and Highland and have a nice space to get it done. Rate: $30.00 per hour Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $45.00 per hour after 5:00 p.m. \*paypal, apple pay, or cash app Let me know if you are interested and you can e-mail me at [selftape@icloud.com](mailto:selftape@icloud.com)
Be calm and present in the room! by RunningWithTheBoys • last post Feb 2nd
Hello fellow actors, I’ve got some personal uplifting news to share! Just to preface, I don’t have a steady job, I work last minute gigs so this usually doesn’t happen with my scheduling, but two days in a row I had last minute auditions so this is an anomaly of how my normal schedules go. So this week I had two commercial auditions both at really inconvenient times, but eyyy that’s life. The first one for *big company*, I asked the waiting room beforehand if it was OK for me to skip ahead of them as I had to rush to work right then and there. I think I came in at the casting office’s opening time even though my audition slot was half an hour later. The other actors all unanimously said OK, very pleasant! and no problem, and I was grateful and in the room first with a grouchy camera lady who had me in and out in 3 mins. I was late to work by 15 minutes feeling like it wasn’t worth it, feeling rushed in the audition room, and having dealt with a lady who might not have verbally instructed the best take out of me. (No sides.) Bummed that I looked bad at work for no reason. Next day, I have another audition for *big car brand* but my audition time was so late in the day, around 5! I asked my agency if it was OK to go in earlier and she gave me the time slots of their casting. I again rushed in during my lunch break (which would have been juuust long enough if I could be seen right away) and when I asked the sign in sheet lady if it would be alright to be seen asap since I had to go back to work she gave me a really passive aggressive vibe, smiled at me kinda gleefully, and said, “It would absolutely not be OK. It would not be fair to any of these people who have been waiting here and in a different category.” She’s not wrong which is why usually they ask me to ask people individually if it would be alright if I stepped ahead of them, but the passive-aggressive vibe was kinda a curveball. Maybe she’s used to dealing with entitled actors or something. I just said OK, I understand, how long is the wait? And someone said it was going quick so I decided to wait it out... it was not quick and I was late 30 mins back from lunch. The whole audition process was again like 2 mins in and out and again I felt like I shot myself in the foot at work and also it seemed like the casting office didn’t like me. Cut to today, I received callbacks for both and I’m over here scratching my head because my experience with casting at both auditions were not pleasant, but hey I guess someone somewhere liked me and I’m pretty stoked! Just a reminder to not let outside forces bother you in the audition room including stress, feeling rushed in the room, or negativity from your day/life. It helps to always do your best with positive energy and professionalism, but not always the easiest to carry out. :) Good luck in your own audition rooms!