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Reddit · 7 Jun 2020

The Breaking of a Voice Artist's Spirit

I'm writing this because I've seen too many well known voice artists run newcomers into the ground. I don't know whether it's insecurity or fear of more competition! The fact is, there is NO competition! A client either likes your voice and delivery or they don't! It's easy to get hooked on voice acting if you're passi…

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Reddit · 7 Jun 2020

Best website to find non-union actors in Florida?

I'm not casting anything yet. I want to know for future reference. If I want to post a casting call to find actors in Florida for a non-SAG production, what is the best website(s)? I figure I'd ask actors on Reddit since you know what sites you check the most.

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Reddit · 7 Jun 2020

How to remember so many details when acting or going to audition?

I am reading Audition by Michael Shurtleff. While I understand that he wants you to use the guideposts as general questions to ask yourself, I'm practicing and I have difficulty remembering all of this stuff. Like when I try a monologue, I have to remember stuff about the relationship which is no big deal but then thro…

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Reddit · 7 Jun 2020

Modular Acoustic Panels - Whisper Room

Hey there! I'm a voice actor from Orlando, and I currently have a 4' x 4' Whisper Room setup for voice over. In there, I have 4" Owens Corning 703 lining each wall, and the ceiling. Everything is tucked away nearly behind thick fabric, and I'm quite pleased with the audio quality! Here's the rub... I'm moving. In the n…

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Reddit · 6 Jun 2020

Please judge my general American Accent

I made a post for r/judgemyaccent about an attempt at a general American accent. I don't think they're critical enough of my accent, so I would love if any actors could give me honest feedback about how close I am and what I can do to improve. https://voca.ro/4QeknebKHPH Thanks a lot!

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Reddit · 6 Jun 2020

Calling for Singaporeans once again!

Since I made my first repost from r/filmmaking on my telegram group a couple of days ago, I have gotten **17** Singapore-based filmmakers, writers and actors onboard! We are an extremely diverse group of young people in Singapore from all walks of life and the ideas just keep coming. We intend to hold a virtual town ha…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

Your Experience on Frustration of Not Booking

Sorry for such a generic post, but I wanted advice on how you all deal with this. (And also vent.) I think this pandemic has given me time to step back and take a look at (and stew about) how I'm doing as an actor. And I'm NYC-based, non-union, & self represented by the way, to give an idea of my level. I only started…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

Trying to find voice actors for my omorashi audiobook

I just finished writing my first omorashi book. It took me 2 years to finish it but it looks like my hard work finally paid off (: For those who don't know ,omorashi is a Japanese fetish in which one experiences sexual arousal from watching/reading/witnessing someone desperate to pee and struggling to hold it in,eventu…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

Acting Tips From Hollywood Actor

Hey guys, I wanted to share this with you all, my names Joivan Wade I'm an actor from the UK Currently in Hollywood playing Cyborg in DC Comic & HBO's " Doom Patrol " I launched a youtube channel which is to help Actors & Filmmakers Get ahead of the game by opening up everything I've learned over the past 10 years of w…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

I wanna start acting but..

I’m a 13 year old male I always wanted to be an actor every since I was like 5 but idk where to start so can anyone pm me or just give me some advice I would appreciate it

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

Game Dev Discord Server

Hi everyone, I've launched a new game dev server today called "Chatsubo". It's a small community for aspiring game devs of every stripe - everything from art, to coding, to voice acting - and a place to sharpen your skills with likeminded folk. We have plenty of fun team events and contests coming soon that are designe…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

Las Vegas area

I’m a new actor. I’ve only done one video I got a small role in my acting coaches series he started. However I’m dying to do more. I don’t even care to get payed I just want experience and to get comfortable in front of a camera. Does anyone know where I can seek opportunities like this in the vegas area?

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

4Kids vs. Funimation: One Piece Dub Comparison Podcast

Many people regard 4Kids One Piece to be the worst anime dub of all time. But is it really? Join Justin and Will as they put the Straw Hat voice actors head to head to see which version is the King of the Dubs! [Video Version](https://youtu.be/8odpItszYlM) [Audio Version](https://anchor.fm/voicecasters/episodes/4Kids-v…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

Casting Call / Sydney / Dark Comedy Mini-webseries / July Shoot

Hello actors! Long time lurker, first time caller. I’m producing a cheeky project for anyone who’s into offbeat, quirky humour and irreverent concepts. It’s a 6 episode web mini series and I’m looking for actors, comedians and anyone who’s into a bit of light clown torture. Plan is to produce first 3 eps and knock it o…

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Reddit · 5 Jun 2020

The Beauty of Acting.

Here is an edit I've been working on for a while of some of my favourite performances in film, all highly talented actors ( or at least they were in these performances). Please let me know what you think, tell me what are some of your favourite actors, in this video or not, and maybe even like and subscribe too :) [The…

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Reddit · 4 Jun 2020

Researching - Remote Work vs. Night Jobs

Hello, I am doing a little research on survival jobs, but I would hope that it is not in the traditional sense. Therefore, I am hoping this warrants a post. It is not new, but the rise in remote work seems to be overlooked in the acting industry especially with the COVID crisis, which could change a lot of things... It…

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Reddit · 4 Jun 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 4

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…

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Reddit · 4 Jun 2020

A thread for 'filmmaker' glow-ups

I recently watched Clouds of Sils Maria and was truly amazed by Kristen Stewarts performance. Would love to hear of other actors who have shown significant growth :)

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Reddit · 4 Jun 2020

Can't enjoy watching anything without regret for not pursuing acting

32/F. When I'm watching a movie or TV show, I can't help but think about how capable I am of playing these characters as an actress. It's taken away from being able to enjoy watching things because I'm so pre-occupied with hating myself for never truly pursuing acting. My mental health has been a huge factor that's hel…

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

Own YouTube videos as "experience"

Would short skits on YouTube of yourself be considered as "experience"? I am having a hard time deciding where to properly start a (possible) career as an actress and figured that perhaps recording and uploading some skits to YouTube could maybe be a good start. ​ The "short-term" end goal would be to list these…

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

looking for someone to audition for

hello, I am a 16 year old male looking for somewhere I can audition for a voice actor, I'm open for anything, and I would also like some tips from the VA's here on this subreddit that can help with auditioning fi you would like to reach out to me my email is: [captiannolan@gmail.com](mailto:captiannolan@gmail.com), and…

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

The n word

I’m reading an audiobook that’s a biography of a mid-century southern author. The biographer is white and the biography includes several quotes with the n word in them. Every chapter seems to have at least one quite like that. I’m white and that’s not my word. Reading those quotes really sucks. I’m not playing a charac…

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

Has anyone actually got their agent and/or manager from Talent Link?

Hello fellow actors! I was curious if anyone who actually paid for talent link successfully got an agent and/or manager from it? I'm considering paying for it but wanted to see if anyone at all actually got something from it, or if it's more or less just a bonus way for actor's access to make a few more bucks.

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

Voice Acting, and Politics

I'm sure many of you follow famous voice actors on Twitter. If you haven't noticed (and not just lately), most VAs are overwhelmingly liberal. I'm not here to say being liberal is bad, at all. I'm here to ask: is being an outspoken liberal a requirement to be a successful VA in LA/Hollywood? What if a VA says something…

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

Agents and Managers for Internationals

I was wondering about ways in which international actors could get agents. I would love to hear about people's experiences or talent show cases for international talent

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Reddit · 3 Jun 2020

Italia Conti - reputation and output

Hi all, I've finished my first year at Edinburgh University, and just received an offer for Italia Conti's BA Acting course, and while I'm absolutely thrilled about gaining a place, I'm a bit concerned about its reputation. The course content looks amazing, as do the teachers, and I've really connected with the school…

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

How many of you didn't major in theatre?

I'm torn between majoring in theatre and majoring in something that will get me a job right out of college. When I use to tech for shows in high school , a lot of the actors were in college for something else or working in another field but acting part time. Do you think it would make more sense working 7-3p M-F and do…

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

How come Margot Robbie got so lucky in acting?

its like everything was just handed to her. She got onto neighbors without trying because they were looking for a 17 year old and she just magically ended up contacting her at the same time and got the job. She then went to america and even though she didnt get far with PAN AM. She magically two years later got an audi…

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

Eyes on the Progress, not the target :)

Hey folks :). Just wanted to share a little progress milestone I am particularly proud of. A bit over five years ago I started this journey from zero, on this subreddit, with projects from this community. Back in the days, [this Planetside 2 machinima project](https://youtu.be/8rKROb05mAU) was one of the first ones I w…

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

Open auditions

If there’s a TV series/Movie with open auditions for child actors. How hard is to get the role?

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

Help

I'm a beginner voice actor and love doing impressions of my favorite characters for fun. I don't intend to become a professional and make money with it yet, but I would like to start a Youtube channel and/or share my talent with other people. Problem is, I have severe social anxiety and hate talking on video calls and…

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

What is the process for Netflix audition?

Hi, all my life i've wanted to be an actress, not only that i know i can be because i'm passionate and i am good at what i do. My problem is not knowing where to find auditions. I would like to find Netflix auditions or movie rolls, how do i come to do that? any website where people post auditions? ​ thank you.

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Reddit · 2 Jun 2020

What Should I Do?

I'm 22, I live in Ottawa, and I want to be a film actor. I will move to Toronto for school and bc there are more opportunities there. I have limited acting experience (two 6 week acting classes, once a week). I've been accepted to Toronto Film school, however I am having second thoughts due to price ($35K) and not many…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

Booked my first feature film, then covid happened.

I love acting. Ever since I was a little kid i would go in EVERYTHING my small town had to offer as an actor. In year 10 (16yrs) I moved away from my family to the big city to go to a performing arts highschool to study acting. I finally graduated from my highschool, my agent put me up for a netflix feature film for an…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

Is it a good time to reach out to agents for representation?

Hello, I'm new to the industry and signed with my first agent back in Feb 2019. I'm currently non-union. I switched to a different agency in June 2019 because my first agent sent me out to two auditions within 4 months. I am an Asian male actor and was approached by an agency here in Los Angeles that represents Asians…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

A good conservatory-style acting degree in a lesser-known arts college or an inferior theory-heavy theatre studies degree from one of the best universities in the world?

My country is tiny and we have a grand total of three places with acting or theatre related degrees. Two of them are conservatory style, and they seem to have decent teaching and a handful of alumni who made it big. However, those colleges are painfully small and underfunded, with little recognition by the general publ…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

Why do I hate my own voice even tho I don't know it is mine?

I'm not a voice actor but I figured you guys may be able to share some insight for this. I hate my own voice, like most do. The explanation given for this is usually that reverberation inside the body makes it sound different than recordings makes the inner voice sound different from your real voice so when you hear yo…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

Looking for Voice Actors!!!

Hi guys! I work at a company called Psych Hub and I'm looking for more Voice Actors to add to our roster. We are continuously making videos about mental health and this would be on ongoing relationship if chosen to join our roster! I'm mostly looking for these types of voices female AND male: Hispanic, Brazilian Portug…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

Do CDs and producers care about social media?

I’ve heard a story of Henry Goulding in Crazy Rich Asians getting cast with no acting experience, all because they found his Instagram account and thought he was very handsome. I’m wondering if CDs frequently go through social media to scout potential actors, and is it worth brushing up on your accounts to make it look…

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Reddit · 1 Jun 2020

What are the do’s and don’t’s of a reel?

What are the hallmarks of a good acting reel? What is the best length? Do casting directors and producers care about the editing? Also, as another question to actors who have action reels - do you guys have a separate action reel and an acting reel? Or do you keep them together?

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Reddit · 31 May 2020

An Aspiring Motion Capture Artist

I would love to become a motion capture actor. I'm very physical as an actor and aware of my body. As a 30F, I'm in shape and have some aerial acrobatic training. I live in NYC but I have no idea where to go to pursue this dream. I've looked up mocap studios but I'm getting the sense that they hire actors from agents.…

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Reddit · 31 May 2020

Should I change practice tactics?

I'm a transgender woman trying to get into voice acting, both as a means to practice my female voice and because I want to see if voice acting is something I'd like to try to get into. I've already done a lot of voice training with the intent of honing my *speaking* voice, which I think is decent. However, I think my h…

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Reddit · 31 May 2020

Interested in being interviewed?

Hey guys I'm looking for people who've had unique experiences on acting, sadly for the purpose of the podcast we're looking for film and tv actors but if you have a unique story lemme know! The podcast is called the awfully Irish podcast

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Reddit · 31 May 2020

Online Acting Meetups/Workshops

I'm interesting in acting, but can't really join a class or club or anything right now! Is there any webcam chat thing for actors or anything like that?