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Reddit · 17 May 2020
I’ve been having a hard time finding an acting coach. I’m unable to ask actors/people in the industry in person, so I’d like to know how you found yours. Or just any tips on finding a good one. I’m currently a beginner, but my goal is potentially professional theatre.
Reddit · 17 May 2020
So i have social anxiety and i hate doing anything that has everyone's eyes on me, but i will try again. My biggest inspiration is lizzy greene and my dream is to play either on nickelodeon or become an actor.
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Hi everyone, I decided to venture into voice acting a couple months back, but until now i havent really solidified the type of voice i have. As such, im probably auditioning for roles that my voice simply does not match with. I know the hallmark of a good voice actor is having a wide range, but i figured with this i ca…
Reddit · 17 May 2020
I don't know if the question is confusing, but basically what you think your voice sounds like is different than what other people hear. Does that happen with voice acting? So is the voice that you hear the same as the voice as others hear?
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Hey all, So as some of you know I am an actor and run my own on-camera audition technique school (also called LAOnCamera). Folks have been asking me for the list of equipment that I compiled so my students could get their home studios up and running. This is super important as self-tapes are only getting more and more…
Reddit · 17 May 2020
Hey fellow actors! I want advice on how to make an acting reel at the very beginning of your film “career” ha. I have mostly been a stage actor in the past but I am wanting to get more into film. Any advice on how to go about that? Thanks so much!
Reddit · 17 May 2020
I run a sketch comedy YouTube channel that is growing at a good pace. I have always thought of getting into film/TV acting but never pursued it in high school or during college. Would it be possible for my channel to be used as a launching pad to opportunities in TV and film roles from bigger studios? I’m on pace to be…
Reddit · 16 May 2020
We're really new to this but my wife is an actor and singer. She booked a podcast VO role (acting job on a podcast) and we need a mic but we'd also like to use it for vocal audio further down the line. We have a new MacBook Air or iPhone to record on. Any advice would be appreciated.
Reddit · 16 May 2020
So I have nothing but my phone a Samsung Galaxy s9 + and my voice.. i don't know how to start and I'm suffer from being self conscious about my voice, how could I start? Also I'm new here? And new to voice actor
Reddit · 16 May 2020
Hi all My gear has finally all come in (yay). I’ve set everything up and I’m testing it out and as many videos as I’ve watched, and as many discussions as I’ve read up on, I still don’t feel quite as confident as I would like to in intuitively knowing what sounds good (I know with persistence and practice this will eve…
Reddit · 16 May 2020
As the title says, I would want to know where I could download a Disney movie that has all the sounds and music, but no voice actors. This is for a project that I am working on, and it does not matter which Disney movie it would be. Please help if you know anything!
Reddit · 15 May 2020
I am 27 years old and about to turn 28 soon. I am really interested in acting. I live in South Asian Country. How do I audition for movies? (Note: My city doesn't produce many movies.)
Reddit · 15 May 2020
What is the best area/place for an actor to live in Vancouver? Do most auditions happen right downtown as that would dictate on where is ideal.
Reddit · 15 May 2020
Some projects I’m auditioning for require the actors to record lines together over the phone/video call. How does that work? Won’t it lower the quality of the audio?
Reddit · 15 May 2020
I was wondering, like Robert De Niro's script from Raging Bull that can be found online, do we have much other stuff like how actors do character prep and script work, info from the actors themselves? I find it hard sometimes with objectives, actions etc, maybe its confidence but I like seeing other peoples work before…
Reddit · 15 May 2020
Hi! My name is Gastón Frías, I'm an actor and acting teacher from Argentina. Since the quarentine I've been giving a lot of online classes in both English and Spanish. Although I usually have a fixed price for my classes I wanted to make an exception here and give a couple of acting classes with the PWYC model for redd…
Reddit · 15 May 2020
As title says, I'm looking for someone who can do a anime girl voice for a short film I am making for my final college project. I can't offer any compensation other than plugging in any social media in the film credits if you wanted so I'm just looking for a helpful person who can take the role. If need any more detail…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
Hey hive, I've got decent to good theater and film credits from time in L.A., NY, and regional work, but am not really feeling Hollywood anymore. I want a certain quality of life and all the coronavirus stuff has made me take stock of whether or not I want to stay in U.S. much longer. (Also, I have no desire to go to A…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
I am 14F and love, love, love! Acting and being in my local theater productions. But I’m not really sure how good of an actor I really am, I have never taken any classes (because I haven’t really found any in my town) and don’t have any techniques because I don’t know about them. But i still love being on the stage and…
Reddit · 14 May 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 · 14 May 2020
Moving to Los Angeles is obviously not the only option for becoming a voice actor... If you're fine with doing commercial / audiobook work for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, if you want to pursue character voice acting (such as in cartoons or video games), LA is the only option for you. All opportunities are her…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
Had an interesting debate about *irrational* behavior. Basically the friend says: "Sometimes people behave irrationally for no reason." I don't buy that - I believe there is some form of reason (justified in the person's head) behind all actions. I don't believe any behavior is truly irrational - in the sense I don't b…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
So, I know as every actor does, looking for part time work that can consistently pay the bills and also accommodate auditions is hard to come by, at least outside the service industry. I know streaming on twitch is another platform that is difficult to succeed in, just like acting, but it is an alternative I’ve been th…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
So..I'll be working a full-time job in Raleigh, NC but I've always enjoyed acting and done some background work and find the film/TV business so interesting. I definitely want to better my acting skills and want to do that when I move to NC. I wanted to know if there are any good acting programs/schools in the Raleigh,…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
I'm an international actor. I speak Arabic and English fluently. I'm looking for another language to learn. What should it be, French or Spanish? Which one would be of more use in the music and film industry? thanks in advance
Reddit · 14 May 2020
Howdy all, I'm an actor, like many of you. I was heavily involved in the stage theatre program at my junior high, high school, and I initially studied to become an actor when I went to University, before deciding to switch to English. However, I have a Blue Bluebird set up in my basement, in a sound baffled corner of t…
Reddit · 14 May 2020
Is anyone here willing to share the self-tape that booked them the job? Thanks! #
Reddit · 13 May 2020
Besides the Jack Nicholson one. Just like seeing an actor a few seconds to a minute getting into character and then seeing them do the scene.
Reddit · 13 May 2020
Hey all, hope you're hanging in there. So of course I'm researching, reading articles, trying to make sense of the landscape of this whole thing. But I'm still trying to figure out if Covid has affected our industry super negatively or if it might have a positive outcome. (For reference, I'm young, ethnically ambiguous…
Reddit · 13 May 2020
Hi, I just joined the r/VoiceActing sub Reddit because I'm looking for a career in, well, voice acting obviously! I was just seeing if anybody would be able to guide me in the right direction of what I can put as gig audio examples on a Fiverr page so potential customers can hear what I have to offer? I'm very new to t…
Reddit · 13 May 2020
I started out my Los Angeles journey as a hopeful, starry-eyed, would-be actress. With that came thousands of dollar spent on acting reels, actings classes, and self tapes from small studios. After a few years stepping behind the camera as a producer who often casts all of the roles in our films, shorts, and music vide…
Reddit · 13 May 2020
A friend of mine is creating a representation agency and needs actors with material to start it off. No exclusivity or actual representation is offered and you will be removed from it soon. Message me for more info :)
Reddit · 13 May 2020
Hi everyone. Another actor here, I know I should not care about others but this makes me feel discouraged. I don't think my skills are that bad, I am able to memorize lines pretty quickly for example. But I can't help me that other people don't take me seriously or because I have no major credits. I submit on Actors Ac…
Reddit · 12 May 2020
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Reddit · 12 May 2020
I hear this and am a hobby writer. What does his words mean to you? What energy do you have to expend that I can work on in my craft?
Reddit · 12 May 2020
Hello actors, I want ask something about Acting. ​ Here is the context, in this scene: [https://youtu.be/bR7-x7Cyk5k?t=10](https://youtu.be/bR7-x7Cyk5k?t=10) The character on the right hands a coin with his right hand, the character on the left accepts with **her left hand** Does the director ever ask the actor/…
Reddit · 12 May 2020
I've come across the different ways actors prepare for their roles and it wasn't until recently that I understood what acting really means: becoming your character. I used to believe it was about pretending but it's about ***act***ually being that character. I am not an actor myself but as a film director, I am very in…
Reddit · 12 May 2020
Wondering if folks had any ideas on what actors can do to generate income outside of formal acting while social distancing rules put the industry on hold. For instance, conducting digital acting classes would be an easy, albeit competitive side hustle. But I'm also wondering if folks have more creative/left field ideas…
Reddit · 12 May 2020
I recently watched a kdrama and was so amazed at how the actors were so good and really made me feel like I was in their story. I've never considered acting before, but now I can't stop thinking about it. I personally think that I have the capability of acting though because I've always been very expressive. of course…
Reddit · 12 May 2020
My first name is shared by at least one very successful actor, and my last name is equal in length so at least there is symmetry. But I’ve noticed most successful people have a short first and last name, 4-5 syllables total tops. Any thoughts?
Reddit · 12 May 2020
Hi all, hope I'm asking in the right place. I'm working on a short fictional video essay for my film class. Since we're under quarantine, I'm doing everything remotely. Here are some specifics: * FILM - I'm going for a "MidnightExpo"-like video essay, minus the suspenseful pauses since I only have 5 minutes! The subjec…
Reddit · 11 May 2020
What does a huge hollywood actor do differently compared to a smaller actor? As a person not very into acting, I cant really tell what makes the hollywood actor supposedly better than the less famous actors. Obviously, I can tell if someone has absolutely no clue what they are doing though. Without a doubt, there is sk…
Reddit · 11 May 2020
So I’m 21 about to graduate college with my bachelors in Political Science (pre law) and I’ve been having a lot of second thoughts about my future lately. I grew up in a very poor (somewhat abusive) family in the south and spent my entire childhood just watching movies and tv shows at a rapid rate. I pretty much surviv…
Reddit · 11 May 2020
I'm an actor, living in Europe (Denmark) and I have been studying and working as an actor for years. I have come to the point where I'll like to take the next step into my acting career and getting in contact with an agent who would like to work with me. My question is, which agency should I contact? Any how do you get…
Reddit · 11 May 2020
Hi Acting Brethren, As I go through the casting calls and submissions, I'm a bit nervous about applying when I see "shoots in June" or "Shoots in summer/fall" because of course, Covid-19. I am wrestling with the risks, and if they outweigh the pay or opportunity. Let's face it, it's going to be a real threat for a whil…
Reddit · 11 May 2020
Hey guys - I founder a product for actors to use on their resume / email signature. I see now more than ever casting directors using instagram as a way to discover talent, this puts all your information into one page. Heres mine: [http://flowpage.com/andrew](http://flowpage.com/andrew) ​ It takes 30 seconds to m…
Reddit · 11 May 2020
I've been wondering, If you're a comedic actor, are you trying to act as if your character really is taking his/her feelings seriously with no feeling of anything being funny. Or is there something you do to make the acting funny? I'm not thinking of overplayed silly stuff like a farce, I mean more like nuanced comedy…
Reddit · 10 May 2020
I’ve always been interested in video creation. I’ve created and edited videos since I was about 12 but quit a couple years ago to focus on school. I’ve always had a love for it though and the thought of creating content has always been in my head. Well later on, at the beginning of 2019, I was bored and decided I neede…
Reddit · 10 May 2020
I'm a freelancer, gaining confidence in my voice and abilities, and I want my rates to reflect that. That said, when an independent developer asks for my rates(Interactive, video game) and I tell him 85 pfh, am I stiffing him? Being too lenient? Do other actors in Interactives typically charge per hour, per word, or so…
Reddit · 10 May 2020
Hi, I’m not sure if I’m posting this properly... I’m new on Reddit. I’m moving to Hungary from Canada and I want to learn more about the film industry in Hungary, specifically if there is an ACTRA equivalent in Europe or Hungary. What are some reputable agents in the country? I know on the actra page there is a list of…
