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Reddit · 5 Feb 2020
Hey everyone, I'm a voice actor just getting started, and I'm hoping to make this my career. I'm curious to ask anyone who's working regularly what you wish you'd known before you started? Maybe places to find work, how to practise effectively, bad habits you could've avoided, anything really. Thanks!
Reddit · 5 Feb 2020
Hi y’all. I’m an actor living in Los Angeles, been here for 4 years. I’ve been to acting school, all the classes, all the improv. Last year I FINALLY booked my first SAG feature, and I was so excited to get my Taft Hartley and start going out for bigger projects. Well, today I’ve been told that my character was written…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2020
Hey guys, I will try to keep it as short as possible. So, I'm 18 years old and I came to Germany a couple of months ago to study something that isn't my thing at all. Normally I wanted to be a theatre actor but the economic and social situation in my country made me change my mind. Well, it isn't that bad but I think t…
Reddit · 5 Feb 2020
I currently live in Milwaukee and I’m very hell bent on becoming an actor. I am looking to see if anyone knows of any projects out there in the Milwaukee area where I could get started on.
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
99.9% of voices in voice overs make my skin crawl. In real life I don’t find people’s voices annoying but on the radio or on TV the voice overs are like nails on a chalkboard to me. Almost all are women. But women in real life don’t sound like this. Women newscasters don’t sound like this. Women actors in commercials d…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Can you become an actor as young and no experience, even not being living in US/UK?
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
I really like the voice of rose quartz from Steven universe/ the person who sings for meg in Hercules [rose quartz](https://youtu.be/KjbOzwUrQJc) Any tips on how to sound like them?
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Hi! I'm directing a small play for my drama class and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to sound like an older man. The actor is an 18-year-old girl, so I understand it won't be easy and I do not expect it to sound perfect but it'd be nice if we could work with her voice slightly to give the illusion at least…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Hi! I'm directing a small play for my drama class and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how to sound like an older man. The actor is an 18-year-old girl, so I understand it won't be easy and I do not expect it to sound perfect but it'd be nice if we could work with her voice slightly to give the illusion at least…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Hey guys, I'm a photographer, and I'm just wondering what the current "standard" is for acting headshots? I'm talking about things like... * Indoor/outdoor? * Background color/type? * Color/B&W? * Soft, "flattering" lighting, or more dramatic lighting? * Smiling/Serious? * Looking to camera, or off camera? * Length/com…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
What's up guys. I need some advice. I'm not here to say I am a great actor. But I've always loved film and know I can act and I know I want to tell stories. Ever since a kid I've always had dreams of things I do believe would be good movies. I never pursued this dream because I was lazy and scared to take a risk. But t…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
I've been in La since 2016, been a member of Sag for almost a year from now. I've worked La Casting and Actors Access, I honestly get like three gigs a year. I was in class but I'm not anymore because I can't afford it I have to eat and pay rent. I have a youtube channel 'Shukenstein,' where I have 12 short films. Alwa…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Pay per day TBD depending on talent's personal draw. Performers without a significant nationwide following should expect to fall in lower range. Making your casting decision based on how many followers an actor has is downright stupid, and also discriminatory. Because if you are relying on that for your financing or di…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Okay. So. I’ll put a TL;DR down there. I started acting when I was 8, in local community theater. Realized at 12 or 13 that what I was doing wasn’t necessarily the real thing, and asked my parents to help facilitate finding a real acting school to study. So I started taking classes year round at an acting school connec…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
Hi folks! Theres a TL;DR at the bottom...I recently moved to LA in October, I'm non-union, but have worked on a major Netflix film set when I lived in Pittsburgh as a stand-in (out of SAG jurisdiction so I didnt get union status from it...grrrr). I'm a 25 year old white brunette female from the Rust Belt. Blue collar/r…
Reddit · 4 Feb 2020
I'm a 38 year old woman who has had a difficult life, and am only now reaching a place where I can focus on thriving instead of merely surviving. I've always wanted to be an actor and I have acted in a few plays and films, mostly regional / student (though I did land a Volvo commercial once!). I've never pursued acting…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
Hey everyone! So to cut to the chase, I lost my hair at a pretty young age (18) due to illness. Ever since I initially shaved my head I was never able to get my hair to grow in and had to resort to wearing a hair system. It looks ok but is a lot of hassle and can look pretty fake at times (I’ve been clocked for wearing…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
I was truly wondering when watching STAR WARS how did they young people get roles and I know Ray Park( Darth Maul) took a variety of MMA classes but not I don’t believe he did boxing mostly acrobatics. And other Cal Kestis from the game of Star Wars. Can boxing get you these roles
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
Hi all, am not an actor but a big supporter and have a few friends in the business that sometimes ask me for more financial-related advice. A couple questions about residuals as I have dug in a bit: 1) It looks like the documentation I can find (e.g. SAG - Television agreement) says that residuals are based on the SAG…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
Award winning Producer/Director looking for both Actor/Actress ages 25-35 for a feature film shot in North Jersey. 2 day shoot. Minimum locations. Will pay, let's discuss. NON\_UNION
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
Hi internet! I need your input because I'm not sure I want to be an actor anymore and that scares me... I moved to LA 5 years ago, as so many of us do, and I've slowly realized I don't need to make money from acting to be happy doing it. Which is great! But now I'm faced with the quandary- should I move home and have a…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
I myself do not act, but am at the point where I want to be hiring actors for shorts and commercials. Most of these people would be acquaintances I’ve met in the business (digital realm included) or also friends of friends. My question is, what would be considered the average day rate for actors at different levels of…
Reddit · 3 Feb 2020
Looking for actors on the island to I guess hook me up with all of the tips and information needed to continue acting while being in Puerto Rico. I will be staying here for a little while and have done a bit of research here and there but I’m not finding anything very helpful asides from move back to NYC! I would like…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2020
Just a heads up: This is just a gripe post I've always been a big fan of English Dub anime and the voice actors, and I never got the hate for Dubs. While the name pronounciation was always bad, I thought English Dubs were often very good. The hate for English Dubs was what inspired me months ago into voice acting. And…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2020
As a film Director, I was wondering, what is something you hate hearing from a director? And what's something that you really wish you heard more of in a direcotr?
Reddit · 2 Feb 2020
I've been living in the UK for the past 6 years and recently, I decided to finally start chasing my dream of becoming an actor by (hopefully) enrolling in an acting school. English is not my first language and unfortunately, I'm afraid that this will be a big problem in my career (if I ever get to actually have an acti…
Reddit · 2 Feb 2020
I know it might be hard to determine an average length as auditions occur everywhere. But considering traffic, etc./is there an area in LA where most auditions take place?
Reddit · 2 Feb 2020
Hi. Some info: I'm a European aspiring actor. I'm not a native english speaker. I do although have a decent pronounciation. I've been taking acting classes, but I have never done theatre, just short-films. I'd like to expand outside of the small market I'm in and work in British/American productions. I've been offered…
Reddit · 1 Feb 2020
Prefacing everything by saying I know that there probably is no ideal time (for most people, anyway) where they know that the stars have aligned and they're ready & that it's time to start auditioning. That said, how did you all know you had the confidence and skill to put yourselves out there and actually start auditi…
Reddit · 1 Feb 2020
I'm an actor and need some advice. Is it advisable to act in low budget short films? There's some films on a shoestring budget that have great production quality, but they are the exception usually. I just don't want to jeapordise my career early on as the low budget films could make me look 'bad'. Should I hold out fo…
Reddit · 1 Feb 2020
I’m trying to make my own amateur porn videos with good acting and good production value! Got really inspired by Marks Head Bobbers and Hand Jabbers and how he kinda does his whole production.
Reddit · 1 Feb 2020
Hey actors, I'm currently looking into going Fi-core to tap into a bigger market. I have theatrical rep, commercial rep, and a manager and none of them really know the truth behind what going fi-core means for a sag actor. Neither do I! So I was hoping we could use this thread as a resource for now, and as future refer…
Reddit · 1 Feb 2020
Currently I'm signed with boston casting, I want a good looking email, i tried gmail but everything i could think of with my name was taken, even though my name is relatively uncommon (walter norcross) what free provider should I use?
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Hiiiii I’m wondering if there are many Aussie Actors in this group? I’m based in Melbourne :-) Any agents you can recommend in Melbourne? Or great classes to get into? I’ve got my eye on one (Howard Fine), just want to see what you could recommend. Really keen to get into extras work!! ♥️
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
I decided to take an auditioning class. They film you each week, and its driving me crazy because the camera the casting director uses makes my face look wider than it actually is. What sucks is everything that comes through my state is cast through that guy, so when I get a real audition...my face also looks distorted…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Hello. I have a few questions regarding filling out claim forms. 1) Does unemployment contact casting directors or production companies to verify why the actors wasn't hired? 2) On the weekly claim form it ask for work search for that week, and who was the contact person. It just ask for name of company and who did the…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Hey there, I was just thought of how nerve-wracking it could be to be sitting in a waiting room full of familiar faces from film and television. Actors who have proven their talent and are potentially going for the same role as you. Have any of you ever had this experience? What was it like? Sorry if my question isn't…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
So I’ve seen several interviews of actors I admire where they don’t prepare for their roles before rehearsal begins and also out of the rehearsal space. And one actor even mentioned how she chats with her company members right before the show starts and not get distracted. And I am the complete opposite. I haven’t had…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
I’m a guy in my early 20s. I’ve been working for past few years and was previously working over 80 hours a week. I guess the reason why I work so much is because I can’t stop. It is merely an addiction and I love it. I’m depressed when I’m not working. And I’m tired of working ‘normal’ jobs. I want to use this drive to…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Despite the hate for fiverr (I know, I don't like it either and I'm working on getting off of there. Seriously. I'm just trying to get more experience) I recently received a random order from a large youtube channel with 1Million+ subscribers.I'm happy about the work but I understand anyone else doing this for a channe…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
So I received an audition via AA, and the casting director didn’t include the sides - as far as I can see. Usually it appears under the “instructional media” section, but all the CD has listed is a character breakdown. Is there something I’m missing? Or is there any way to get in touch with the CD via AA to let them kn…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Okay, excuse me if I sound ignorant, but aren't acting skills to a certain extent something you're born with? Isn't acting just realistically expressing/perform a monologue or scene? If you have high emotional intelligence or can naturally mimic emotions well, wouldn't you be able to become a great actor without any (o…
Reddit · 31 Jan 2020
Hello one and all, I am a experienced actor throwing my hat into the game of voice acting however a lot of the techno stuff is flying right over my head. I figured out a good amount on my own through trial and error and youtube videos (Thank God I live in the 21st century.) However one issue I have come across is that…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
Hi! I'm an actress in Washington, currently non-union, been full-time acting for almost a year now and have medicaid. Some opportunities have started to arise, and my agent is saying I may need to move to LA very soon (turnaround is so quick in this industry as we all know...). I'd be living between California and Wash…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
All the details and the breakdowns are on the Facebook Event: [UNCSA CASTING CALL](https://www.facebook.com/events/186556699210493/?active_tab=discussion) Since so many post here tend to be of the "how do I get cast without a reel/parts without experience/build a resume without an agent/etc.?" I figured I would post th…
Reddit · 30 Jan 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 · 30 Jan 2020
Hi everyone, my name is Joe, nice to meet you! I'm from the UK. I've tried searching online for any existing posts of people in my shoes but cannot find an answer. Bit of back story on me: Ever since I was younger I've always wanted to be an actor. I've always considered acting to be an unobtainable dream as it is noto…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
I was called back for a play and it was me and 2 other people going neck and neck reading for the lead all night. This wouldve been my first lead (or even really sizeable role) and I got my hopes up. I didnt get the lead but got a large supporting part. That being said, I'm still feeling the sadness and disappointment…
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
I'm making a super low budget film and am holding auditions for the first time. I want the actors to feel comfortable and I'd like to create a professional vibe overall. But I've never done this before. What are some tips you have?
Reddit · 30 Jan 2020
Hello ​ I am looking for actors in the UK and about continued business and income. I am currently looking at buying a home and have found many places in the UK which are very affordable but put me outside of range of London, is it impossible/very difficult to build a career in the UK away from London? or is it y…
