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How do Australian actors make it to the US? by raw100513 • last post Mar 3rd
Hi everyone :) I’m not an actor but one of my closest friends is trying to be one. She’s at NIDA and has been involved in drama since high school. She’s done heaps of theatre, some short films, nothing massive but she has some stuff under her belt. I was just wondering because I’m curious; how do Australian actors make it to the US? Do they establish a really good resume here and then Americans just happen to notice? Like for example, Heartbreak High, would the guys cast in the series have American eyes on them because it was so big on a major platform like Netflix? Even then, are they approached or do they have to audition? And if they do audition and get the part, do they just go there and do it? I think I’m just struggling to wrap my head around it, it seems like younger Australian actors like Jacob Eldori kinda just ended up there, lol. Sorry for the long question, I just want to understand the process more so I can be more receptive when my friend starts going through it. Thanks! :)
Can someone tell me a list of acting managers I can reach out to ? by sha29Q • last post Mar 3rd
I am a tv/film actress in NYC. Would love to know if someone can tell me about some acting mangers I can reach out to, so they help navigate me navigate my career. I’m really trying on my own but I would like to see what a acting manger can help me with.
Hitting a Roadblock. Need advice/guidance. by SmittySmash • last post Mar 3rd
Apologies if this may be sporadic: Recently I’ve been feeling stuck in my work as a voice actor. I know it’s a little bit of everything as to why I’m not getting anywhere. I would need materials to make a new booth instead of my closet, better soundproofing. Might need new equipment: I have a RODE NT1-A mic, with an Audient iD4 interface. I feel like I don’t have the best range of voices or how to change my voice up thoroughly. Obviously the correct answer is take more classes, but regarding everything I just don’t know what to do/where to start. I just hate feeling behind on what I’m doing. I’m open to opinions, links, any and all advice anyone can provide. Here’s my current demo if you would like to listen to it as well: https://twitter.com/smittysmashva/status/1358163475894272006?s=46&t=aFt_th6rRg8bc0mg9BSOFw
help about an impro audition I have tomorrow by TallTangerine1392 • last post Mar 3rd
So tomorrow I’m meeting with a casting director for a crime mystery game, they need actors to sell it to the customer and that it’s entertaining and impro is very important here. And she wants me to prepare for a scene. What kind of scene should I prepare for? Or should I just not prepare because again it’s improvisation.
How to find an agent? by CumfartablyNumb • last post Mar 3rd
Something of mine went viral a few years ago. I have been contacted by various producers, some actors and their reps, etc. about turning my thing into a movie. I have no clue what I'm doing. Some B list actor and his production company already tried to fleece me. I'm a very private person, so this is all weird for me. I keep a minimal social media presence. I don't want attention. I don't want to be on camera or recorded. I really need someone who knows how to navigate that world and who can ensure we both get paid if my story ever goes into production. But again, I'm a complete outsider to that world. Wondered if any of you have advice. Sorry for not giving the details on what went viral. It's a very personal story and it went viral here on Reddit. I don't want to cross streams. I'm asking because another B Lister's production company is contacting me and I don't want to go down that road all alone again.
I joined the Union too soon, what now? by mivafofa • last post Mar 3rd
My first booking happened to be an union commercial. Misfortune has befallen me during the filming day and I got injured during rehearsal... I still got my credit despite not having any of that commercial footage to use for future demo. My stunt friends encouraged me to join the Union asap. So I did. Only to realize too late that it was a big mistake as an actor. Now 6 months later, and after 25 auditions, I haven't booked anything, as I'm auditioning among professional Union members while being highly inexperienced myself.. Is there a way to recover from joining the Union too soon?
I am a musical theatre actor who booked a “featured background” job in a movie musical. The role is bigger than I thought - is it inappropriate to use on my resume? by littlesemi • last post Mar 3rd
As mentioned in the title, I am a NY based musical theatre actor currently building my resume. I booked a featured background spot on a movie musical which I wouldn’t typically include in an acting resume. I recently learned however, that I will be fairly heavily featured to the point where I will be the love interest of one of the principle actors and we will have a romantic moment together. I’ll be referenced in the script. Would this still be inappropriate to use on my resume in any capacity? It would be beneficial in the musical theatre world obviously to say I was in a movie musical, but I don’t want to come off novice or unprofessional. Thanks everyone!
Do I need to learn audio engineering to become a voice actor? by TriforceShiekah16 • last post Mar 2nd
So I want to start doing voice acting work but I kinda hit a wall. I bought a USB mic and downloaded Audacity. I’ve recorded some things and they don’t sound great. I tried to make myself sound better but I ended up going down this rabbit hole of settings and effects. Do I just need a better mic or do I need to get a bachelor’s degree in recording arts?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Mar 2nd
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. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ 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.
What’s the reason you got into acting by Helloimafanoffiction • last post Mar 2nd
Me I was sitting around one day watching The Dark Knight and I thought Heath Ledgers performance as The Joker was amazing then it hit me I would become an actor and I would play The Joker I’m still working on playing The Joker but I’ve been in a few stage production
How can i have a steady voice? by starstorfire • last post Mar 2nd
I'm not a voice actor but i'm here to look for help to make my voice more steady, I'm well aware that your voice starts shaking and trembling when your nervous but that is not the case for me, I be just recording myself talking in my phone and my voice becomes so shaky that it sounds like I'm about to cry, this happens to me also when i talk for a long time about some topics especially in a foreign language, is there a solution to that because I find so embarassing especially if that happened on the interviews, I'm not sure if that's the right sub to post it in ,but I really hope that i'll find some help.
On a set, can an actor have another actor moved out of their trailer & into another one? by throwawayjussbecuz • last post Mar 2nd
For example, let’s say that a tv show is being filmed & there is an A-list actor but they have a small role or cameo appearance. However, they don’t like their trailer so they want to switch with a lesser known actor who is the main character & face of the tv show for that season. The lesser known actor doesn’t want to leave their trailer & insists that they’re staying. Realistically, what would happen in this scenario?
Where do voice actors upload their reels and work? by birdoslander • last post Mar 2nd
I’m in the middle of creating some animations as part of a music project and want some of the dialogue performed for a mom character, but I’m struggling to find voices that suit. I tried looking in fiverr, but it’s mostly voiceover work rather than voice acting. I thought fiverr would be great because it would have people who are able to record themselves and send me the stems/audio and I’m not in the know with this side of the industry and was hoping you’s could point me the writer direction! thanks in advance :)
Memorizing for an audition (self tape or in person). Yay or nay? by CTFDYDB • last post Mar 2nd
Some casting directors, etc are against it. They feel you should spend that time working on your character and nervousness about the lines can cause you to lose your character. Some seem to like it. What say you? EDIT - Some on here are taking this post to mean that I don't want to memorize. THAT IS NOT THE CASE. I was just asking what others thought after hearing some CDs say that they didn't want actors memorized. That surprised me so I wanted to hear what some other actors on here did. I'm not the poster child for not memorizing lol.
I'm a Professional Amateur! Help! by xXNeokaXx • last post Mar 2nd
Hi all! I'm a character voice actor looking for advice on how to improve with my specific circumstance. I like to view myself as a talented amature. I've caught the attention of professionals at Voice Acting competitions- being hand picked during the preliminaries, but never making it past a single round of the finals. I have trouble booking professional standard projects, but am heralded as "the pro" of the group in fan projects. I've taken classes, been coached, and do weekly workshops with my good friend who is a recording engineer at a professional studio. Let's call my friend Nathan! Nathan is also a genius mixer, so I've asked him to make my demo with a friend discount when he feels I'm ready. But given Nathan works with real pros all day, he knows the standards and I don't think I'm close. Nathan's suggestions for me are: \> Learn how to use my diaphram on demand. \>> Expand my comfort zone. \>>> Understand the character's feelings better (ie. Act better) The running theory is when I'm able to do a voice I've done many times before (Usually cartoon impressions), I shine and sound pro. But that's like...two voices, so Nathan's suggestion is getting a better sense of my voice, because he can hear when I'm uncomfortable with different character voices during workshops. How do I do that, exactly? I've translated my needs as: \>SINGING LESSONS. \>> AUDITION MORE. \>>> ??? My severe ADHD makes it so I'm not doing anything consistently outside the one a week workshops. Am I missing anything? Are there any tips anyone can give someone with my specific circumstances? TLDR: What tips do you have for professional amateur to become an amateur professional?
How To Beat The Looming AI Wave by CreepyBlackDude • last post Mar 2nd
The thought that AI might take away jobs for voice actors has become a big concern over the past year or so. There are some people that even feel that VO will be a dying artform because of it. To tell the truth I don't necessarily share the concern, but I do recognize that many people have the fear. If you are one of these people, there is a surefire way to stay ahead of the AI wave, and here it is: **Make yourself more valuable than AI.** In other words, give more value to the client than AI can. The benefit of AI is that it is a cheap way to provides a voice where a voice is needed. Perhaps in a few years, it'll even be good enough at imitating "acting" to be used in places where some acting is needed as well. But if all that was needed in any voice acting job was a single voice and a facsimile of acting, we'd have all been out of business long ago. Take IVR (Interactive Voice Response, aka automated phone systems) for example. IVR has had access to robotic voices for decades now. This is a field where you may not even necessarily need to "act," but simply inform. And yet there are still people for whom IVR is the majority of their career. Why? Because in some cases, having a human voice that can correctly pronounce terms, that can change their tone, that can make on-the-fly edits is much more valuable than finagling with an AI voice to achieve the same result. *(And let's be real, even in today's age there are plenty of tech-averse people who will never want to touch AI voices).* So what are ways you add value for your client? Here are a few examples: **Be versatile.** AI packages usually come with a limited number of varied voices. The voices you get can be edited for pitch and tone, and can even have inflections added at various parts of the script, but if you want more voices, you need to purchase more AI packages. If you're a voice actor who is versatile, your many voices may make you a better value than having to buy four or five different AI packages to find the voice a company wants. Why do that, when I can just call this one person and have them do this voice on this project, this completely different voice on this other project, etc.? **Have "quality quickness."** Companies care about two things: saving time, and saving money. Working with an AI program might be cheaper, but if you can be faster and have higher quality work, it can be considered the same value to a client. You might think that AI is simply, "Type the sentence and it works." But even advanced AI voices usually have to be edited and configured to convey the voice you really want. That work takes time that might be saved if they get someone else to do the voice for them, and if that person can have it delivered in the same amount of time. **Have a social media presence.** No lie--having a social media presence is becoming more and more important for voice actors. I don't mean simply LinkedIn and Facebook, I mean YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and yes, even TikTok. You grow an audience on these platforms, and as you move forward your audience will follow you as you start getting work. Many clients see a content creator's audience as *their* potential audience if they hire you, and that is a high incentive to do so. **Be quick to adapt.** Trends change, the industry undulates, and different voices reach different audiences. No matter how it sounds and how cheap it may cost, AI voices are still going to be at the mercy of someone typing sentences for it to say, which means its ability to connect with its audience is utterly up to the person writing the script. A voice actor who knows their audience can make subtle suggestions, inflections, or acting choices that help connect to the target audience that an AI voice never can. It can also be a boon if you're working with a director who thought they wanted a particular voice during a session, but then asked you to provide a different one that fit better--you just saved them an hour or two of fiddling with the AI voice to achieve the exact same result (which also feeds back into being versatile). **Be Human.** This is the actual reason why I don't worry about AI. The vast majority of people will always, ALWAYS prefer a human voice over an AI one--if you've ever called into a technical support line, you know this yourself. On top of that, there are a lot of things that voice over artists do beyond simply providing a voice: AI cannot talk about characters, AI cannot attend meet ups and conventions, AI cannot get on a podcast and speak about their journey, and AI *cannot create a relationship with clients who want to work with the people they want to help succeed*. These are things only humans can do, and that's always what it will be. The truth is, we *will* need to make room for AI in our industry. But the fear that people have regarding AI is simply that they don't know how much room they'll need to make--in other words, they fear the unknown. Here's the truth: AI is just another person going in for the same gigs as you. The grind doesn't change. If you can provide more value to clients than AI can, then you'll have all the room you need.
The jealousy on this page is odd by No_Landscape_1019 • last post Mar 2nd
I joined a little while ago as a new actor, I just read other posts to take in as much advice as possible, I love seeing people’s accomplishments since it motivates me. I have just noticed whenever someone posts something exciting there’s always a few downvoting or excusing them of bragging. some of you guys can’t stand to see other people doing good! Anyways with that being said remember you can share your accomplishments and be excited without it being “bragging”.
I'm about to be 21 by zircii • last post Mar 2nd
Hello. I have always loved films and have fantasized about directing them, but I live in a third world country where there's no in person education about cinematography here (or no where close) so I gave up on that dream. I think I'm falling in love with acting, but I don't know what do with that feeling knowing that it's going to be hard to get out of here and I already gave up another aspiration. Is it too late to begin? I think I'm a bad actor (no experience at all). Today I tried my first monologue and I wasn't amused with what I saw. All I know is i'll try, but advice will be greatly appreciated.
How do big international actors gets visas to work in America before they are famous? by ChiefofChads5 • last post Mar 2nd
I have read here that most CD's in America wont even hire unless you are a citizen or hold a green card. But when you read about big international actors who have made it they always just magically arrive in America and get roles. Whats going on?
How to be more vulnerable? by Silent-Cat-8661 • last post Mar 1st
Helloo! So I am a beginner actress and one problem I know I have is my inability to be vulnerable. My immense anxiety aside, I feel my inner voice always tell me to stop before expressing any kind of strong or vibrant emotion and that hesitation always leads to something inauthentic. Does anyone have any advice or exercises that can help with getting out of my head and ignoring that voice? Or is this a convo strictly reserved for a therapist lol? Thanks