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Reddit · 19 Aug 2020
I'm wondering. I don't know if any of you know David Wartnaby but he's a pretty good English V/A artist that does many things on CNN International, Sky, Crime and Investigation UK. ​ Is it a hard marketplace to crack into? I've heard that only 2% of voice artists make it professionally
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
I work a full-time office job and went to film school, and man, I miss being on sets. I'm curious if there are any classes out there or just groups of actors looking to practice over Zoom. I'd love to get involved and test the waters.
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
I’ve recently been foisted into a position in my company where I am reviewing a lot of voice work, and I’ve noticed a pattern with the voice overs. The voice actors, whom are all native English speakers (or very good at faking it) will read *exactly* what it says on the paper. Even if there are egregious grammar issues…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
Hello, I am an aspiring voice actor, attempting to get myself out there. I am hoping to find feedback on my very first demo reel, which my girlfriend and I created using free content online. We edited it together ourselves. I have detected a couple of moments where I may have, for a moment, come closer to the mic, ther…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
Hi everyone, I'm an 18 year old female who has just started working as a freelance model and actress, but I have big aspirations of making it into Hollywood (I dream big, I know.) I would be confident and agree to do sexy scenes in acting, but I get very reluctant when asked to do photoshoots that are too sexy and reve…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
I am an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles who is currently in production on a feature film, "The Ant Hill." I have been working on designing a casting app for the past couple of years, and when quarantine happened, I figured this was the right time to develop it and put it into action. I give you, "[AuditionMe.LA](h…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
So over this time of a worldwide pandemic, I have realized that I quite enjoy acting, when it isn’t for an audience I can see. So if anyone needs, I will act scenes and send in videos of myself acting, however my real name will not be known, I will not be doing any sort of horror or anything that includes any time of n…
Reddit · 18 Aug 2020
I have wanted to be an actor for three years, and have been taking classes/lessons for the past 1.5 years. In this time, I have come to consider myself decent at acting. Today, I watched a video of myself doing two monologues and wanted to cry, because of how terrible I was. I’m not overly harsh on myself and not exagg…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
I very often question my decisions when it comes to going to school, because I could save *so much money* if I hop right into the industry or save money to move into an acting hub. HOWEVER, I recently got confirmation from my eternally fried brain and a local community theatre group that I should continue my education…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Hey guys im getting into the acting scene and im really excited to put myself out there, but can anyone give me some tips to start doing now to get more prepared and better as an actor in general !? It’d mean alot thanks !
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Ignoring the pandemic, do colleges in Georgia have a strong presence for student films? Or even a large system for theater? Basically the motive behind the question is, is it a place budding with opportunities for a novice actor in college to get his feet wet and build a reel. And if not Georgia, what other lesser know…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Hey fellas, I did one commerical ad for LG and they gave me the script day before shoot and the length for this ad was about 8 mins. I come from Theatre background where I played characters all the time and did plays for around 6 years, so I gave audition for this commerical and got booked for it. I did my preparation…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
I have been in 14 productions and have been told I’m a great actor. I want to start a professional career of acting, but I don’t know how to get recognized by agents. I don’t know which agencies are fake, which ones are scams, and which ones are real. Are there any agencies that are real and can help me get noticed by…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Hi there, I'm a first time poster, and I thought this might be the best place to do so to get some advice. I'm currently reading 'Voice Over Voice-Actor' By Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal. One of the exercises talks about establishing an understanding of your own natural voice to know your limits before you start delvin…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
I am looking to audition a number of voice actors for a short kids cartoon. The general style of the cartoon with be similar to Peppa Pig. The accents will be American. ​ Im looking for the following roles: **Main Characters:** * Female squirrel, age approximately 7 - 9 years old. * Brother squirrel, age approxi…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
I'm an aspiring voice actress with a few projects under my belt. I feel I'm learning from experience, but I would love to find a form of media that allows me to hone and better my actual skills in voice acting. I do understand that taking actual classes would benefit me, though I do not have that luxury with a lot of V…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
I joined it just to ask a few questions but ended up really getting to know everyone and decided to stay.
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Hey all! I'm a voice actor who is *extremely* *new* to this space, and I am very excited to be here! You all seem awesome, informative, and very helpful - so I think you may be able to give me a bit of equipment advice. I'm a new kid at technical stuff, so I need help. \---------------------- I recently invested in an…
Reddit · 17 Aug 2020
Hi My name is Ammar. Im just exploring things and voice acting seems quite interesting. Im looking to make a career in it if my voice is any good. Please hear this audio clip and give me your review if i have a good chance in this profession: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22Ywl1xffI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
I hear this advice a lot as an actor. "Don't wait for opportunities, make your own films." That's all well and good, but making movies is a full time job. That's not to say I haven't made short films starring myself. But if you want festival-run quality short films, that's going take dedication, money, and a lot of tim…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Assume you could move anywhere on the continent and work legally there. I would start with LA, Atlanta, Vancouver, but not sure at all after those. Interested to hear your thoughts, or if you think the top three should be different? 1. LA 2. Atlanta 3. Vancouver 4. ? 5. ? 6. ? 7. ? 8. ? 9. ? 10. ?
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Also im new to the whole acting and auditioning process so im sorry if what im saying doesn't make sense.
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Hi all! I’m the host and producer of the podcast “Actors With Issues” where I interview working actors from TV, Film and Broadway and I’m currently seeking folks to interview for the show. If you’re interested please leave your website or IMDb page link below and I’ll reach out shortly! Thank you!!
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
I’m a Scottish boy without the heavy stereotypical accent, and I’m hoping to become a voice actor for the English dubs of animes. I can already do a wide range of voices, from raspy, evil and more intense voices, to calm and soft voices. I haven’t taken any sort of acting courses yet, but that’ll all happen later on, a…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Hello everyone, amateur voice actor here looking for any tips when it comes to mimicking a voice. I am a part of a GOT fan animation and I knew going into it that I would have to put some effort into trying to sound like Iwan Rheon. No problem, I know that I will not sound exactly like him but I think I can do a decent…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
I am trying to see what rates are at voices.com to see if we could get our first voice actor for a commercial but we are fairly new to advertising and I have no clue what the the term non broadcast advertising means or if it applies to us. We are trying to make a local advertisement that will be promoted on IG, FB, and…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
I've been doing voice work at a hobby-to-paid level for about a year now. I've done a few courses. I've done a few paid gigs, a ton of amateur projects and even landed a role in an upcoming video game through reddit. While I've dabbled in narration and commercials I want to focus on specifically doing character work (a…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
[https://youtu.be/n\_8HFFjB30U](https://youtu.be/n_8HFFjB30U) This week on The Voice Cast, we are comparing the English voice actors of your favorite Pokémon characters between the 4Kids and The Pokemon Company International dubs (TPCI)! As well as the other appearances of these characters. I hope you enjoy! https://pr…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
I’ve recently graduated uni, and I’ve been using online databases, such as Mandy.com backstage casting and StarNow, to get odd jobs here and there, but I’m struggling to find work in a more “professional” category. I’m not expecting to get and agent and walk into overwhelming amounts of work, but would any of you folks…
Reddit · 16 Aug 2020
Really looking for some advice on where to look for a VO agency that works with remote actors. I was working with an agency in Portland before I moved back to Memphis and now I am at a loss to find an agency. There is a ton of online P2P stuff but I haven’t really had any success there. Any advice?
Reddit · 15 Aug 2020
Hi all! I was recently asked to teach a master class for musical theatre, mainly just explaining rep, how to build a book, etc. and was asked what my rate would be for an hour to hour and a half master class. I've never done a master class before and currently charge $30/hr for one on one coaching (which in it of itsel…
Reddit · 15 Aug 2020
Hi, I'm a very annoyed indie director on a quest to find answers. I'm currently casting for a short film, and I've already provided a script with clear instructions the talents are supposed to act that part out. However, a few talents have sent me "emotion casting videos" (e.g https://youtu.be/y2YUMPJATmg) showing thei…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
I'm an actor, I'm 17 years old, i live in california and im looking for some actors, to practice with, we can practice via zoom, if you are interested contact me, thanks!! P.S this is my instagram clark_jacques
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
I'm an actor, I'm 17 years old, and im looking for some actors, to practice with, we can practice via zoom, and if you are interested contact me thanks!! P.S this is my instagram clark_jacques
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
I'm an actor based in HK and have been looking into different online acting classes (HB Studios, Stella Adler, Howard Fine, Warner Loughlin). Only the Barrow Group offers one that fits my timezone. Anyone got experience with their classes? Are they worth it? ​ Also, if you have other reputable studios in mind pl…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
I attended a video webinar yesterday for Alycia Kaback on how to get an agent in acting and start working within 30 days. I saw her ad on IG and I admit, I did not do my homework and blindly signed up. I've been in a frustrating spot lately where I can't get any vouchers for SAG and can't find any work. So I thought wh…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew some good websites or apps where I can look for more roles in the Boston area. I only know backstage and actors access but I heard those focus more on roles in LA
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
So today I got this audition for a huge TV show, really excited about it, but after searching up the name of the character online, it says the role has already been cast and that another actor is set to play the role. What could this mean?
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
For those wanting to learn (or improve on) the craft of voice acting, I suggest going over to YouTube and watching some of Critical Role. They are, in their words, "A bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors who play Dungeons and Dragons." They are all seasoned pros at voice acting, and even if D&D isn't your thing you'll get a…
Reddit · 14 Aug 2020
I'm a voice actor. I got some experience, but I was wondering, outside of my friend group I don't have many ideas on how to join projects. There are threads like these but I'm often way too late to answer them in time, or before others. Any help would be appreciated :D Thank you!
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
these are very sad times. I hope everybody is ok. I'm curious because I have no idea what im going to do myself...
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
I checked this book out as I’ve heard it is one of the must-reads for actors. However, I am seeing many comments about its inaccuracy and “bad advice.” What are your thoughts?
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
Hi Everyone! I posted on her about a month ago to learn how other actors got a better sense of what each member of the crew does pre-production, during production and post. Some of the responses said they wanted to follow my updates. Because I did not find an all inclusive source to start learning from others I decided…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
I'm a US citizen, and I've done some work as an extra/actor. I have a friend who's an international student with an F-1 Visa. It'd be cool if I could share some opportunities with him. I think my best bet would be to look for international auditions in the US, but I have yet to find one.
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
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 a…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
I'm often interested and just overall like the roles and voices of characters/actors with lots of voice cracks. How do you go about making fake voice cracks for a character? I've noticed usually they stay on average on a more high-pitch / exaggerated voice, but what else would possibly be good info, practice, or techni…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
Does trying to connect with your character stress you out? Do you feel like you get stuck saying your lines the exact same way over and over again? You’re not alone. The good news is I’m going to share some simple changes you use right away that will help you… ❗️ Memorize lines faster ❗️ Connect to the material ❗️ Be i…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
I am sure this has already been asked but please don’t flame me. I’m an actor with a decently-known agent and manager, and I get plenty of auditions. Our contract is freelance. I have a great home setup- protools, Neumann, sound proofed walk-in closet- and had booked a little bit of work before corona. I’m in my early…
Reddit · 13 Aug 2020
My understanding is that dubbing is when a project is in a different language, and they are looking for english-speaking actors to dub over the original dialogue. I get sent these auditions pretty often, but with little to no details about the project, the tone, the genre, etc. I'll usually get a character description…
Reddit · 12 Aug 2020
Hey I’m a 15 year old kid and it’s my dream to become an actor! I loved movies like unsubscribe where they made the whole movie on a zoom call! I wanna make something like that! If u wanna make something like that message me here or on insta sophia\_the\_duck
