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Should We Stop Reducing Actors To Their Method Acting Quirks? by goodjokeanyway • last post Feb 27th
How do Actors in Vancouver make it to Hollywood? Do they have to move in order to get roles? by Sugarbitzz • last post Feb 27th
I’m just wondering how they’re able to make it big if they’re living here. Or do they have to move first? Can you get an agent in LA and live in Van? I’m not an actor, just curious.
Further Understanding Actors Access by trulykmusic • last post Feb 27th
Does anybody have a link to a YouTube video that shows what actors access looks like from an agent’s/casting director’s perspective? I want to further understand the audition process so I think It’d be interesting to see what happens before/after an eco cast is sent.
A.I. firms are trying to replace voice actors, and they’re getting help from voice actors to do it by ayhme • last post Feb 27th
AI voice acting, trained by actual voice actors, is on the rise - Rest of World by ayhme • last post Feb 27th
Reminder to be careful with scene partners by GeoffreyOliver • last post Feb 27th
So today I was performing a scene for someone else’s class where I was supposed to grab another actor out of anger and forcefully shake her a bit before shoving her and walking away. The brief rehearsal and first two takes went fine, but on the third take, after I performed the action and walked away, I look back and the actress stumbles backward onto the floor. I have some stage combat experience, but I’ve never practiced something like this before, and I guess I pushed too hard. I felt horrible. I guess lesson learned is to approach every physical contact with scene partners with more care, and to rehearse as extensively as possible to avoid something like this. Thankfully my scene partner was fine, but I still feel absolutely awful about the whole thing.
Submission services in London similar to actors access? by Tunaavocado17 • last post Feb 27th
Hello! I’m an nyc based actor but have dual citizenship and would love to know if there’s a service equivalent to actors access/casting networks for projects in England? I don’t have an agent here or there but would love to spend some time doing non-union stuff in the uk!
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Any benefit in background work? by youfeelme1997 • last post Feb 27th
Hello all, Agency mentioned a background role on a commercial with potential for principal and print opportunities once on set, said yes thinking of building connections with the specific casting director (usually used background actors down the line as principals) , but issue im having is having to call out of regular daytime job for the shoot. Dont really need the money but was saying yes just for future connections and potential for principal role down the line but kind of regretting now. Know i cant back out due to wanting stay professional and respectful but kinda regretting it lol Is there any benefit to doing background work on commercials when you already have a decent resume with lead/supporting speaking roles? Dont have any commercial experience so taking it as a learning experience.
Anyone here have experience with Luber Roklin? by actorchan • last post Feb 27th
I have been working with Luber Roklin for a bit now. I am curious to see what other actors' experience are with them (current and past). Please comment or private message.
How do big TV actors get their roles? by No_Ground7218 • last post Feb 27th
I am a bit new to everything, and was just wondering how actors involved in bigger TV shows typically find their roles. I'm thinking shows like last of us, yellowjackets, etc. I understand they have agents and are in the union, but do these agents find the work off sites like "Actors Access or Backstage", or do the casting directors typically have the actors in mind before the production even starts.
"I am 30, 40, 60 years old, is it too late to start voice acting?" by Failed2launch • last post Feb 26th
This is the last in the series of posts, regarding getting started. This is for anyone 30 and UP. If you are under 30, you can read this if you like, but it might not matter to you, yet. A few things before we get started. Your MENTAL HEALTH. Is it good? Because if not, get that taken care of. You will face constant disappointment and rejection, so be ready to have a thick skin. Your physical health. Are you up to date on that? Getting plenty of sleep and drinking water? Is your GERD taken care of? Can you speak without getting exhausted and out of breath? Are all of your allergies and sore throat gone? Do you still smoke cigarettes? This all needs to be taken care of. Now that's out of the way, let us begin. Lets start with your living situation Do you own your home yet? Great. Do you still live in apartment? Consider moving. Can't afford it? Find a way. Save money, work two or three extra jobs. Your choices are to: Move into the middle of nowhere, as long as there is good internet. Or, move out to a major city Like L.A. or New York. The expectation at this point is you should know where you want live, because that also factors into what kind of work you can do. Whether it's union, non-union, and whether you're fi-core. In addition,being ready by reading the getting started post and understanding that there are many free resources available to all. Next is finances. You should have some money saved up and be ready to take classes, coaching, and a be able design a home studio or live in a busy market like Los Angeles or New York. This career is a small business, and you are selling you. So, you have paid taxes many times at this point. Consider researching making your business an LLC or S-CORP. protecting yourself from getting sued is important looking up copyright and contract writing is also helpful. Consider sitting down with or doing a zoom call with an entertainment attorney. Expect to not make a profit in the first 3-5 years. Can you afford to spend $20000? If you can, that's great. If not, start doing anything you can to make money. Next, is Time. Do you have it? Because you will be spending hours a day researching, learning, listening and educating yourself. You will live, breathe, sleep voice acting. If you are focused on other things, maybe consider slowing down and starting with reading and listening. See what you are getting into before jumping into the pool headfirst. Next is Family. Will your family support this decision? Do your kids still live with you? Does your spouse know you are doing this? Are your kids still little? These are factors to consider. This doesn't mean success can't happen. Search Mike Lenz podcast. He worked in a Pharmacy, then took over the business, and had a spouse who was initially against the idea of him being a voice actor. He slowly but surely grew his acting skills and his business, and now does voice acting full time. What about a father in his 40s with a young child? Search All over voice over, with Kiff VH. He unfortunately did not have a spouse that appreciated the idea. He divorced and got married to an actor instead, moved from Michigan to L.A. and became not only a voice actor but on screen too. He made it work! Next is "I'm too old". Watch Voice over Body Shop with Dan And George. It's basically "Cartalk" that you would hear on NPR. George is a home studio tech who worked with Don Lafontein. He makes home studios for a living. Dan worked in radio in Boston back in the day, and eventually became a teacher, and then got into voice acting. He is certainly in his 60s and still getting work. Next is Technology. You are never too old to learn. In fact, there are people who deliberately choose to not get with the times. This is known as weaponized incompetence. Again, if your mental health is in shape, there's no reason not to learn something. In fact, people who are scared to learn may have had a bad experience with a teacher in the past. This is where money comes in. You pay a good coach or mentor to show you how to navigate a DAW or CRM software and you can be on your way. If you need an example, consider that podcast with Dan and George, VOBS. I have seen plenty of guests say they don't know technology so they hire someone to show them. Next is independence Have you had a job before where you were left alone, and expected to get things done? Are you able to have that mindset of taking ownership and responsibility of your own business? Because the onus is on you. You are responsible for your career. You are responsible for your future. Next is Marketing and Branding This is something that may be difficult for someone who is humble. You may want to keep to yourself, but in this global market, the ENTIRE WORLD is your competition. So, that being said, you can pay someone to help you market yourself and your branding. Or, you can take it upon yourself to do so. However, you have to be honest with yourself. Ask yourself "what do people think of me, what do I sound like, and what am I known for?" Help define your signature sound. Help the client understand who you are, and why they should hire you. Next is the work. What do you want to do? What is your goal? And what is the next goal after that? You will have to decide if you are a niche or a swiss army knife. You can specialize in a few fields like audiobooks and e learning, or you can be known for many things like commercials, videogames, adr, telephony etc Next is Networking. Do you love people, or just tolerate their existence? Well this business is a business 2 business field. You are working with people and building relationships. I like to say we are planting seeds and letting them grow. You probably already know, but there's a fine line between letting someone know you are available to work, and pestering them with monthly emails. Overtime, your business will be like blossom. The seeds grow into trees, and they branch off and find more people for you. You need people who will advocate for you. So keep making connections, keep providing great business, and a great experience. That leads into our final topic. MOMENTUM Do you have what it takes to light a fire under your ass every day? To go out and audition, whether that's in your closet or studio? You have to be a self starter. You need to be your own cheerleader, or hype man. Build up that momentum, water those relationship seeds, keep up on the latest technology (are you on TikTok and Zoom, or are you still just on Facebook and sending emails?) Be willing to attend voice workout groups,and coaching on a regular basis. Ask for constructive criticism and don't take things personally. Keep building that momentum, even on those hard days where you want to do nothing. I hope this all helps. This concludes the getting started post series.
Searching for a website by SkywardKy • last post Feb 26th
About 4 years ago, during lockdown I found a website where people could post voice acting projects looking for actors and people could do it for free (volunteer work). I have been trying to find that website and I can’t. Any help or alternatives would be appreciated!
Hey I need help finding acting agency's. by ActingTeen • last post Feb 26th
I live in central Texas near Waco and Austin and can't find any agencies that will respond. I really want to be an actor and need help so please help me.
will more-notable actors agree to appear in smaller-budgeted films if their role is short and not at all time-consuming? by RRDirector • last post Feb 26th
okay, so let’s say that I am directing a $1-5m dollar motion picture… and I wanted to cast somebody such as Kiera Knightley to perform in a role that would only take her one day to complete on set. like, would somebody like Kiera Knightley be more inclined to accept that smaller-role because of how non time-consuming it is for them to commit to it… or another example - how about if I want Kal Penn in the picture, and would only need him for 2-3 days maximum. would this be more about the pay-rate (which would be standard for SAG Low-Budget), or would they feel more inclined because it is simple labor for a whole new credit on their resume/reel. just curious about this, and if anybody had similar experience with what I asked. thanks - all the best.
Vaccine Mandates by blackpink_fan101 • last post Feb 26th
Anyone know where I can find updates on this? Do you guys think this is ever going to change? It's my dream to work for major shows (like Netflix) someday, and obviously for major networks because all professional actors work on major TV shows and movies, but I'm scared of needles and of getting the vaccine, but I'm definitely not willing to give up my dream because of a vaccine, I'd much rather deal with a needle for a few minutes, but does anyone know what's been going on with this lately? Thanks!
My friend needs help. He feels lost by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Feb 26th
Hello everyone. A friend of mine who’s an actor graduated from from college with a BA in performance with a concentration in drama. During his 4 years he’s participated in plays , short films, background work, independent feature films, taken outside acting classes from his college courses , and also gotten professional headshots. Last year he got into an acting class with a teacher who told him that he wasn’t ready for an agent and that he lacked basic tech skills and the teacher would let him know until he would get an agent. My friend is currently practicing in improving by filming monologues and scenes. He feels guilty not listening to the teacher because he feels that he will just fail despite already having experience and constantly improving. Please help. He is worried and stressed out. The teacher also told him not do short films or independent feature films due that he’s not ready
Beginner VA here! Recording sounds like I’m in a box? by Alitheidiot • last post Feb 26th
Hi! I’m VERY new to voice acting and posting in this subreddit in general, so I apologize if I’m posting this in the wrong place. I’ve been trying to work out how to fix up my audio and make it sound right. I can’t afford much at the moment, so all I have is a USB mic, a computer and a closet full of clothes for my recording setup. And it’s kind of worked? Background noise hasn’t been an issue and I think I’m getting there. But there’s one issue I keep having that I can’t seem to get rid of. It’s hard to explain, but the best way I can describe it is that it sounds like I’m recording inside of a box. Which I guess I technically am, but I think a lot of other voice actors have a similar setup and haven’t had this kind of issue. Or have at least worked around it. It’s like if my recording were to be put in a scene, the character I’m voicing would sound like they’re talking inside of an enclosed space, even if they aren’t. I really want to fix this issue before I start doing any recordings that I’d share with anyone. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Is it a mic thing, is my environment not treated correctly? Or if this isn’t the right place to ask, which community should I take it to? I’d love to know! Thank you!
Help with crying for an audition by whitegold33 • last post Feb 26th
So basically, I'm not much of an actor at all. In fact I consider myself pretty terrible at it, but I want to try to be better at it and I'd really love to be cast in this fanmade musical even though I'm more of a singer. I got a callback asking me to perform the first 2:20 of this ([https://youtu.be/NjPYBu6r2es](https://youtu.be/NjPYBu6r2es)) song, but I really don't know how to approach the crying part at the beginning. Any tips?
Should I open an Actor’s Access even if I’m not in the USA? by nicenicevanana • last post Feb 26th
So I'm a Mexican/Spanish Actress who’s living and working in Madrid, I want to open up my router, and I know that Actors Access is a MUST for actors in the USA, now I don’t want to suscribe if it’s not going to open opportunities for me just because I’m in Spain… So I’m not really sure if I should, can someone outside the USA, with an Actors Access share their experience and if it has been opening doors for them? Thank you!