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Reddit · 9 Sep 2021
Us actors know only our side. I don't want to hear from actors. I want to hear from YOU. I want to be schooled (real talk) in the business of the craft from your end. I'm not talking about the 'how to act part' but can you just be brutally honest with us on behind the scenes? Direct offers? How much a top 4 agent reall…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2021
Hi all! Terribly sorry if this is not the place for this type of post, but I figured if anyone would know who it was it would be this group of lovely people. The voice acting in College Humor's "Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z" is absolutely incredible. I have been searching for the voice actor of this vid…
Reddit · 9 Sep 2021
Howdy folks! I'm working on starting in voiceover. Been doing my research: Dee Bradley Baker's site, VO Buzz Weekly, Voice Over Voice Actor, noodling with my sound equipment from multi-track recordings and all that jazz. I'm signed up for the online beginner commercial class with Voice Over Camp after seeing them recom…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
How execute I get an acting agent I know 16 and I would like an agent or ⠀manager?
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Sorry if this question was worded weirdly, but here we go-- an agency I know of in LA is seeking new clients in their commercial division for a few specific types of actors, and I happen to fall within one of these types. (This is a boutique agency & this would be my first time seeking out representation.) I personally…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Is it gonna be really harder to find jobs and auditions considering i have braces? Im nervous of what will happen to my career! I want to be a working actor but i think these braces really are gonna be a huge disadvantage for me.
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
I sound like so much of an idiot it's laughable. Right. Here's the deal. I've been a voice actor and actor for ... can't remember how long. I've always done original voices for characters, in both acting and just voice acting. However, I also used to be into voice impressions as a sort of "party trick", but I haven't d…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
I’ve always wondered this and I’m 6 years into my career now and still don’t know the answer. For working actors, who aren’t famous, don’t have to go on press tours, and have a schedule that they can easily manage themselves, what’s the appeal of getting a manager on top of their agent? That’s just another 15% out of y…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Must read for all actors. He provides so much insight into the entertainment industry writing from his own experience. More insightful than most 'actor's handbooks' I've read. Nothing like the movie in case you were wondering too... Let me know if you check it out! [https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Time-Hollywood-Novel…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Was just surfing the web and stumbled upon a beautiful story. Jim Carrey’s story is amazing and in his story there’s this part where he would drive his car up Mulholland Drive, and envision his success, tell himself he’s going to make it. He wrote a check up on that hill for 10 million dollars, dated 3 years in the fut…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
I’ve been working pretty consistently for almost 10 years. I’ve done off-broadway and indie theatre, a few tours, and a couple independent feature films. When i do get cast it’s usually to lead. I’m not repped and when I do have representation it feels like they don’t know what to do with me. Just looking for some guid…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Yes, I'm an editor posting in the acting sub... again. But I'm not just here to advertise to editing, I'm doing a bit of market research, and any input would be fabulous! I'll keep this short. I have 5 years of professional editing experience and am trying to start my own business that would mainly focus on editing ree…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Hello, Im currently 18 and dating someone who is in the acting industry. Shes only in university so the extent of her career has been plays and such. Im making this thread out of desperation because Im not sure where to go for advice on this topic. My girlfriend has told me that in some of her plays it requires her to…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Hi!! I’m relatively new to voice acting! I’ve been doing work as a actress all my life but recently started voice acting. The jobs I’ve done before have been a flat rate however I got offered a new job and he’s asking about my rates for a monthly/ bi monthly thing. I’m really not sure how to respond. I’ve researched a…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Hi everyone. I'm curious to know if there are any podcasts out there that primarily focus on interviews with voice actors about their experiences in the industry. I've done some cursory googling and all I can seem to find are podcasts that are meant to help people break into the industry. Any suggestions are appreciate…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Hi all, I feel like I'm having a serious run of bad luck. I've worked on multipe projects over the years and I've always had toruble with getting my footage or it being released. For example, I worked on a my first uk feature film in 2017 and I was so excited as this was a proper production and my scenes were great. It…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
Pay negotiable. Would shoot in Franklin County, PA. The film is a horror-thriller-comedy. It's called "Downriver", here's the logline: "While on a kayaking trip, four friends get trapped on a haunted river" I'm looking to sorta subvert genre cliches by not having a "monster" per se, the monster is the river itself. Let…
Reddit · 8 Sep 2021
\*\*\*Update - I am only looking for two roles: I am a screenwriter who wrote a short screenplay (32 pages) and am in need of actors for a table read. The table read will be conducted over Zoom, and recorded to further develop my screenplay. The date and time of the table read will be based on the actors' availability.…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
I hope this is the right place to ask or start a discussion, as this is a more general regarding voice actors. I have noticed in video games and movies, that voices can be changed for any number of reasons. If you are a well known actor, does it bother you if they make the pitch higher or add some kind of electronics t…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
I dream of working with a wonderful cast and crew to create a film to be shown on the big screens, not even, just to make a movie. Is it wise to exclude acting completely to focus on film or give it a try and possibly work more on it if interested? (Background) I see on behind the scenes what goes on with the casts and…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
Hey guys! I need some actors to play characters in my new series. I cant reveal much about it because it is a secret project! Please DM me or comment to further talk about an audition with me! As of right now I am not sure a date or time for these, probably will be scheduled per person.
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
Out of posting Simu Liu's recent revelation that he did stock photo work that's been resurrected, this was in response to someone asking why perpetuity clauses are bad to an actor's career, and I feel like a lot of the newer actors need to understand the reasoning behind it in order to protect their career trajectory:…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
After about two years with my current agent and manager I've started to realize the colossal amount of smoke that has been blown up my ass somehow hasn't done much to get me work. I've been told that you should always drop reps before looking for new ones, is this true? My concern is less about inviting a potential new…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
So after almost two years of not being able to find work, being depressed and collecting unemployment, I managed to get an unpaid gig that’s to stream on Amazon Prime, a paid gig coming up in a few months, and a paid haunted attraction gig that isn’t just any haunted attraction... it takes place at the very prison they…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
I am in the process of joining SAG (must join) and am super excited for this new chapter in my career. However, I have networked with so many local indie filmmakers that I’ve worked with and would like to continue working with to create new shorts and features. As I don’t want to break RULE #1, I was hoping there was s…
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
It's an excellent and essential read, but what parts shouldn't be taken the same away anymore considering the age of it? Is the current methods that much different or should we for the most part take it all the same?
Reddit · 7 Sep 2021
Some of us on here could use some motivation. I’d love to hear your stories and I’m sure everyone else would, too. ☺️
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
I need footage of me throwing people How do I hire actors to be thrown.
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
Im so curious about how actors found out about auditions without having these casting websites.
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
I’m in such an awkward spot with acting, it took me a really long time to even get auditions for co-stars & stuff like that, then I had a really great year with like over 60 theatrical auditions spread across a couple agents, no bookings but 1 pin for a small role in a high profile directors next project, and a bunch o…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
I dream to be an actor someday. A Hollywood actor. I do not live in usa, im from asia. I dont know what im gonna do but im planning of applying for a college scholarship in usa. I hope i get to pass and then there i will start and hopefully become a working actor. My family dont know any of this and i doubt they will s…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
Hello. I know a few years ago someone did a breakdown of all the top London agencies and went through them one by one to explain what they’re like, who to avoid, etc. If there’s anyone here who knows more than me (I’m just another run on the mill actor) it would be very appreciated!
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
7 years ago I took beginners acting classes at a well known school in NYC. Since I went to undergrad for degree in business and I worked for a couple years. I dropped everything to pursue acting. During that time span I did 2 student films, co-stared in a pilot, and practiced in front of my camera on my own. All throug…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
Like probably most of this subreddit, I'm an actor trying to get started in the voice industry. I have a simple question: what would you recommend doing/where would you recommend looking for commercial demo material? Character demo stuff comes easily to me (improv background, go figure), but trying to come up with stuf…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
I am an inexperienced actor. Would like to apologize in advance if I sound a bit ignorant. I am looking to enroll in acting classes here in New York. I mainly want to focus on film/tv jobs than theater. I am looking at two acting schools/studios, HB and Barrow. If I wanted to pursue just film and tv, should I take spec…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
Title says it all. I'm 23 and going bald. It's gotten to the point where I've been buzzing my head because having my hair long looks bad. My doctor won't prescribe me finasteride because she doesn't think I need it, and I can't go on rogaine or minoxidil because I have cats and I don't want them to get sick from it. I…
Reddit · 6 Sep 2021
I want to get my ears pierced, I am aware of the 6 week timeframe and that should be fine, but is it going to be a problem for acting on camera? I audition for both live theatre and camera work, and I'd like to keep both available to me. I've had male friends in live theatre have pierced ears and just take them out on…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
Today, I was supposed to take part in a 3-episode production (15 mins each) about careers in the IT and computer field When we met the director last week, he was polite. He asked many questions, voiced his concerns about our schedule, and wanted to know if we had any worries etc. In short, he seemed like a pretty good…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
Hi people- I was wondering if anyone might know of useful sources to get anime and commercial scripts from for me to make my first demo? I've done some voice work sporadically on podcasts and fan made YouTube animations. Genuinely I've found the whole process of creating a demo rather daunting and have talked myself ou…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
Since most scenes are comprised of many takes, and then edited together to make it look like one continuous string of events, do actors have to try and act the same on each take? Do they have to replicate their same mannerisms and how they talk for continuity sake?
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
Do you like to memorize the other character’s lines alone with your own? Are you just somewhat aware of their lines or do you not know them at all? I feel my responses are something more natural when I forget the other characters lines but it also can create a problem of over stepping when I think they’re done with the…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
Just wondering if anyone here was able to get a start in acting without a big social media presence? eg. someone who doesn't use Facebook and has 100 instagram followers. I know in the past this wasn't a big deal, but I've read that recently when trying to break into acting it seems roles are distributed based on insta…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
If you create the link of your actors access profile to share, then it will come out as search result on google when you search your name? I didn't create the link and it is not searchable by google but I've seen numerous actors' actors access profile showed up public on google search result when I search with their na…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
I’ve wanted to share this story for years but I’ve never found any proper sub to get to talk about it without feeling like I would be judged. But I just realized that I could write about it here because I feel like this is a safe space and it has to do with the beginning of my acting career. I feel like maybe other act…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
Hello everyone. I’m in the inland empire of Southern California looking to build a resume. Any aspiring film makers who need actors, I will work for free. We can help each other. I have no experience in acting but I’m pursuing it. I don’t know anyone in the business but I will work my ass off to give you what you need…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
I'm an actor from VA and I made this reenactment scene from Toyko Drift. I thought I would share with you guys. I just recently started my youtube channel. ​ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiG4\_LAgak](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiG4_LAgak)
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
*Non-profit and unpaid/low-pay *NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Ages ~20-25 Hello r/acting! I'm not part of the community so forgive me if this type of post is annoying. My friend is directing an indie short film taking place primarily in the Ventura/oxnard area. She is looking for 9 actors in total (4 female and 5 male roles) Th…
Reddit · 5 Sep 2021
If I'm a new aspiring voice actor, with not much behind my name, is it really fine to just audition on, say, Casting Call Club etc.? Is it seen as "ballsy," or presumptuous, to do so? I had gotten tips that I shouldn't make a demo reel with very little knowledge or experience as it won't be well-made nor representative…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2021
I understand that each decision an actor makes is ultimately up to them, but from both LA actors and ATL actors, which would you say is the better move for someone who aspires to be in a lead role/series regular, but is still relatively new as far as resume credits go? At the end of the day, is there a difference when…
Reddit · 4 Sep 2021
I've seen a lot of Italians,french,african heck even middle easterns who might pass as americans so assuming they can do an American accent can they play the role of an American or will they always be stuck playing a stereotype?
