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Reddit · 19 May 2021
I smirked at this when (long overdue) reading Jenna Fischer's book "The Actor's Life" - some great insights for all levels in it but when she writes to get feedback from Cds from your reps...do your reps do that for you? ​
Reddit · 19 May 2021
So I have a big audition tape due in a couple days and the sides that have been given to me are pretty lengthy. I’m worried I might not have time to memorize everything for the tape. Another actor friend recommended I use a teleprompter app to read off of and just line it up with the reader or whatever I’m using as my…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
Hi everyone! If I can get some help/advice on my training I'd be extremely grateful. I went to school for Finance and then decided I wanted to be an actor so I already have an undergrad degree (and no more financial aid). I applied to NYU's summer acting program - specifically the 6 week Stonestreet acting class. The c…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
The standard for the production column on resumes for films tends to be: \- Production Company. Director But for a television series, I generally see it as: \- Network, Director Makes sense since with prime time network shows the network is the production company. Is the same standard holding for what people are seeing…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
I like watching shows and movies to learn about how many successful actors act. Do you guys have any recommendations?
Reddit · 19 May 2021
Has anyone gotten an audition from them? I know people in LA did a few weeks ago, but I don't know anyone in NY who's heard back which is odd since some of them are great actors with good agents that I would've expected to make it past the screening round.
Reddit · 19 May 2021
So I saw a YouTube channel that I follow asking for voice actors. I sent my audition in and he liked my voice and said they could do it for their next video and see how the audience responds. Then he asked for my price. I told him I could do $100 per video minimum as was willing to go lower if my first video was accept…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
Hey guys, so I am planning on making some acting clips to upload to my actor's access but I was wondering how many clips should I put? Since im new to this and I saw they are $22 per minute I was thinking of just adding two 30 seconds clips (one comedy and one dramatic). Do you think two clips are enough or should I pu…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
We are looking for a woman who can voice act in our short film. The role is of a mother who has been rung by her son. The character speaks over the phone and has only 3 lines (2, if you don’t count the “hello?”) A sample script will be sent upon request. Please message me here or on Instagram (preferred) @abdullahosmn…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
Hello! In the next few months I'm going to be getting footage back from a few features and I just know I'll have way too much footage to use concisely in a reel. I had a quick idea that I would love to run by this community. There are 3 kinds of roles that I consistently go in for and book. They're pretty distinct. I w…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
I hope everyone is doing well. Recently, it seems as though most paid auditions out there stipulate one of a few things: 1. "Please send your cost per line or word" - a manner in which the VO industry doesn't operate as far as I can tell, and a way of saying "don't try to send me an 'easy to Google' link to standarised…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
Hi Everyone, I used to act in college and a bit after before getting into tech. I'm working on an actor discovery app for fun. The way it will work is: 1. Each week we'll pick a monologue or scene 2. Actors can perform the monologue and submit in the app 3. People come and vote on their favorite performance. My hope is…
Reddit · 19 May 2021
Do you think working for a studio, agency, production company, etc. as a day job is a good idea or a bad idea for an actor? And if you do go after an industry job, is it beneficial to hide the fact that you’re an actor?
Reddit · 18 May 2021
I ask this since I can’t afford to kick money around at the moment, fortunately I do have a DAW setup at home. Thanks!
Reddit · 18 May 2021
I was watching Doubting Thomas and this actor named Mike Bash showed up in a scene where he has one line. I thought I recognized him from something iconic in the 90s , but his imdb doesn't show anything that old and he is way too young to have played an adult in the 90s. Here is a link to his actor website that shows a…
Reddit · 18 May 2021
Hey, so I’m a new actor who is moving to Vancouver soon. I have experience in child acting classes, high school theatre, etc. But I’ve never done any professional work. Does anyone have any advice as to how to make the leap to professional acting in Vancouver and also where to find work, and audition materials (monolog…
Reddit · 18 May 2021
(17F) Hi, I'm an aspiring actress. This is my first time taking acting classes so I don't have a headshot, etc. I recently got an official offer to be a part of an agency. What should I do? I wanna work on my craft more before I do other things. Can I have some advice. Thank you, my fellow actors
Reddit · 18 May 2021
Hi! This is kinda a strange problem to have, and I was really wanting to get opinions from other people, not too sure where to go, and figured if anywhere might have people with similar experience, it would be here. I'm a voice actress who has worked on a pretty wide variety of different kinds of project types, and non…
Reddit · 18 May 2021
I’ve been meaning to ask this for a long time as I have a small indie project with two other friends, two of us are phenomenal at voice acting and the other one is me. It mainly became a side issue though as I was more focussed on writing and animation, and even then the voices are passable. What really put this into a…
Reddit · 18 May 2021
**Context**: I'm nonunion and I've been acting about 4 years, but can commit more to acting now that I've graduated college. All of my roles have been for film, with the exception of one pilot. I have 5 lead roles (one in a feature, one in a pilot), and 7 supporting roles. I just submitted today to a few local agencies…
Reddit · 18 May 2021
I would love to hear any podcasts about the art form, why people chose acting, what makes actors tick, etc, etc. Bonus points for people who gave up solid careers and stability to pursue what they love. Would also be open to similar stories about other art forms if you've got something particularly juicy in mind. Thank…
Reddit · 18 May 2021
Meaning this in a non-offensive way and asking out of genuine curiosity: Why do so many aspiring voice actors seem to think that mimicry of existing characters is the main goal? Or, like why do they aim to do that instead of trying their own thing? I am talking about the ones that are trying to do an exact duplicate of…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Hi guys! I'm wondering whether you can join a union (SAG-AFTRA) and then join an agency, or if agencies will take union actors? Do big brands like Netflix or Hulu work with non union actors? I'm a minor, I just thought I'd add that, since it prob affects things. Do I have to join a union in order to start acting in big…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Hi all, I just accepted a new job in LA (I need to be located in LA, but I will be remote and working from home, it's weird I know). My partner will also be working from home, and this works out as she has been in acting in the city we currently live in (D.C.), and will likely explore getting another agent and audition…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
If so, how do you balance the two? Is it really as flexible as people say or is that a common misconception? Is it the perfect job to have while pursuing acting ? Does it offer any stability ? What’s the experience been like so far, and overall/in general do you recommend it to other actors? Thanks in advance!
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Long story short. Poor and live in a area with minimal dental options. I'm thinking ill need atleast 2 front teeth pulled. How will this effect my recording after it all heals? Its to the point I may need them so out and get dentures. Also how would that effect my voice acting
Reddit · 17 May 2021
How has acting classes been via zoom for you all? I’ve been weary of joining one because I’m scared it won’t be the full experience. Plus I’m just anxious about starting a new acting class. But I’ve been considering taking zoom acting classes from Nick Conti’s Professional Actor’s Studio. Has anyone had any experiences…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Hi all. I'm a beginner actor and have had enough speaking roles that my resume looks nice enough, but haven't received all my footage from my filmed projects for my reel. Should I go ahead and apply for an agency, or hold off until my reel showcases more than the two projects I got footage from? I appreciate any and al…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Hello! For my college career class, I’m supposed to interview a professional in a career I’m interested in. If any experienced voice actors in tv/movie animation wouldn’t mind being interviewed please let me know. For the interview, I’d just message you a few questions to get know more about your experience in the fiel…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
hello! about a month ago, i took a break from social media and when i came back on youtube my favorite voice actor Fox VA was gone. i couldnt find his channel and his videos were all deleted. to give some more information he would usually do danganronpa voice acting, mha voice acting, and more fandom stuff like that. c…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Hi!!! I know that it’s not completely rare for agents to take on new actors, but I have literally no experience! (OFC I’m going to take acting classes soon, I’m saving up rn haha!) But I’ve never been in a school play or anything, and I’m a bit nervous about being able to land an agent. I know they have you submit a re…
Reddit · 17 May 2021
Im a highschool student and i am pretty nervous for my upcoing theater class coming up, my acting seems less realistic to me, as I dont feel its conversational like it would be in a movie. Do you think theater class will help me get over my nervousness and make me a more realistic actor or do i need other resources?
Reddit · 17 May 2021
I'm not sure what to search for online, or what I'm exactly looking for but I'm sure someone here knows. I'm guessing like, examples of an actor speaking the same lines with different moods, like confident vs not confident. Nervous vs calm, etc... Different accents. Something I could imitate and learn so I can consciou…
Reddit · 16 May 2021
Hi friends, I’m looking for voice actors in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area for a few projects I have cooking. This will be paid work, of course. I’m looking to build a trusted team/troop that I can collaborate with.
Reddit · 16 May 2021
based on the amount of crazy people I have met in my life... I really prefer to fly under the radar. I was concerned for a while about whether or not social media was "necessary" for acting, and based on the quality / amount of auditions I've had, even though I haven't broken through yet, I can confidently say that you…
Reddit · 16 May 2021
An actor I worked with said IMDb profiles are only for if you have 3 or more SAG credits. I didn’t know that, I’ve seen tons of profiles for people who have done even just their own self-made projects. She said yes but they won’t be taken seriously by anyone in the industry because it’s unprofessional to let yourself b…
Reddit · 16 May 2021
I’m working with a well known actor, and they’d like to occasionally run lines with me. I’ve done it a few times, but I’m never sure how to do it properly. Do I read as if I’m reading for a self-tape audition? Muted and no acting - just reading? And what do I do if he messes up a line? Do we keep going? Do I stop and g…
Reddit · 16 May 2021
Hi there, I reside in Cape Town, South Africa and I finally quit my job and want to follow my dream to become an actress. But I have no clue which acting agency I should join. I am looking for some advice please? Thanks in advance.
Reddit · 16 May 2021
Hello I am 16 and I really want to voice act one of the characters I want to play is Denji or Yuta Okkotsu, I have looked at the videos on how to get a mike and all that, but I do not know how to find a role and I really want to be a voice actor
Reddit · 16 May 2021
I got an audition from my agent at 7PM last night through Actors Access. The deadline for submissions was 10am this morning. I sent in my audition at around 10:30PM last night through actor access, and my rep has to "approve it" for it to be sent off to the CD. Well he never approved it, and now the submission deadline…
Reddit · 16 May 2021
I've been on the interwebs since I can remember. Watching people do voices on stuff either shooting the shit or making people pissed. The good ol days. To be honest i watch voice actors like P.M. Seymour, ProZD, Gianni and any voice oney ng can cook up and after a while I thought I should give it a try. I have a arm mi…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
For me, it was my love of cartoons, video games, and anime as a kid, quoting what I watched at that time and just having fun with anything related to animation. As an adult, I began paying attention to the voices and looking at the website behind the voice actors and shocked upon seeing how many roles my favorite voice…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
What do actors do to make themselves look younger when playing a teenager for a role? Like when a 22- 23-24 year old man is cast to play a 16-17-18 year old teenage boy what do they do to make themselves appear that age? Make up cover up beard shadow? Fringe hair style? What are y’all thoughts on this?
Reddit · 15 May 2021
So this is a discussion to gain perspective, advice or just opinions. The year 2020 gave me great perspective and I went through a period of intense self development & growth. It was a chaotic year but it was one that I needed. SO much introspection and all aspects I thought thoroughly on. The one that stood out, chasi…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
Hey all, I moved from LA to the NYC area during the beginning of the pandemic and I’m starting to jump back into acting now that things are getting back to normal. I’ve noticed that there seem to be less New York breakdowns posted on there than LA. Just curious, is this just because of the nature of “less” work and stu…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
A young actor I know just got cast, after a self-tape I did with him for a shoot that is happening In Malaysia. The director is called Yeo Joon Haan It feels fishy to me...Any thoughts, considering the wariness non-union actors should have about overseas projects. I've done some imdb pro sleuthing, but would appreciate…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
I'm hoping some voice directors or producers who work in animation can chime in here. If any actors in that world want to chime in as well I'd love to hear from you. Do you all have any formulas for estimating time for directed sessions? What would be your process for taking a script and figuring out how much time you'…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
I have been trying to prepare an email to a team of casting directors (each on will have a different personalized one of course im not lazy) . I know that my chances are slim to nothing since the only things I have done is a school play and at home short films. My Reel only has two monologues and two short film scenes…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
I’m actually not a voice actor, or particularly interested in becoming one (at least not as a profession or for a career). However I am very much obsessed with reading aloud to my wife and upcoming child (we are expecting a beautiful little girl in August). My wife says I have a pleasant reading voice, but I personally…
Reddit · 15 May 2021
Are the slateshots specifically assigned to specific geadshots?
