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Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
I booked a regional commercial a few months ago that has impressed the client that they want to put the commercial on cable in two markets and potentially nationwide. They sent me the rates and they seem reasonable, but I think there’s wiggle room to negotiate for more. I understand that they can say no to any proposal…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
Do you have to be a certain height to be a voice actor? (I'm 5'1, ik right lol) I'm thinking about this career and was curious. I think voice acting is so cool especially when they do motion capture.
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
I know this is a frequently asked question but what do I do?
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
i was recently thinking about acquiring a stage name for many reasons. firstly because i have an ethnic name (first name is very close to the english alternate and surname is only 4 letters but people still struggle) so i don’t want to deal with people constantly mispronouncing it. do actors usually change their full n…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
For my Art Entrepreneurship, I have to create a hypothetical business that has to do with my major, that being theatre. I finally came up with an idea and wanted to hear opinions. Again this isn’t a real business, it’s hypothetical. A casting company for everyone, big directed to women, lgbt, disabled and minorities. B…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
I’ve always wondered if an American actor or actress would benefit more from an over seas market. Do you find this to be true? Assuming an actor learns the language of the native land and assuming that country has a film industry. It is a guess but it seems like there would be potential less competition as far as casti…
Reddit · 22 Sep 2021
Am I correct in my understanding that amateur/hobbyist actors posting here, posting their non-audition monologues etc. are not particularly welcome? If so, then I understand. The first video I posted here, hoping to get feedback, recieved one dislike and zero comments in 2 days. I'm trying to figure out the reason: *Ab…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
I’ve been in a weird place with acting for a few years now. Handful of pins but no major bookings yet. I’ve been waiting tables & bartending for years but as I’m getting ‘older’ I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m still ‘young’ enough to get an actual career, so I wanted to see what other people do on here outside of…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
Hey everyone! Summarizing for context: i’ve always wanted to be an actress, took some classes here and there, but never had the guts to really go after it. So I quit. Many years went by, and after a big career crisis during the pandemic, I decided to give it another go. I thought being older would help me navigate all…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
Hi I am looking for native English speaking actors who can create aquick testimonial video for our product. You can film the video in your mobile phone and submit. Video length : 30 \~ 60 secondsWe will provide you the script to create the video.You have to be a native English speaker.When you send me message / chat re…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
Hi, I bought a custom acting reel from Acting and Voice Studios for about $750. In my opinion, it was not worth the money because I’m barely in the scene in comparison with my scene partner. At the same time, the quality is pretty good and I have an IMDB credit now (not that it means much for a 2-minute video lol). I l…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
I’m an aspiring actor/director and I don’t have my SAG card yet. Could I become SAG eligible even if it’s just working enough hours on my own film? Could I even get myself a SAG card if I direct a SAG short and put myself in it? I’m sure there’s some reason this wouldn’t work or else everyone would do it but I haven’t…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
I have no professional acting credits. I’ve been in 2 student films, paid to have a scene made with a great company in LA, and I have a few acting clips that I made with other actors from my school. I think my reel looks awesome, but I’m 22 years old and I have no real credits. Is it too soon to reach out to managers a…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
After several mental breakdowns I am finally taking my leap of faith into acting. Any advice and for those taking/taken acting classes, what class do you recommend?
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
For acting auditions in LA (pre covid, I know things are weird now), when submitting online to sites like these: 1-how many auditions on average did you get invited to a wk/month? 2-what was the turn around time or lead time that you usually got? (same day in 2 hours? 2 wks out? the day before?)
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
(My apologies if this isn’t the right place) I’m a young NJ/NY based actor who is looking to step up into more professional opportunities. I have an opportunity to join Actors Equity through their Open Access option (where membership is open to any stage actor who has worked professionally on a theatre production in th…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
Here's a prime example: https://youtu.be/P3S0v77H-PU I'm aiming for a cunning voice for a project I'm working on. When I hear the phrase "cunning voice", I immediately think of this character. I'm not a voice actor but my friend is a professional voice actor. Not even he can emulate the voice of the character speaking…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
hi everyone!! so here’s the deal: in early august i sent in a submission to be an extra in a movie which required a special skill, and it was an open casting call. over a month goes by and i’ve come to terms with the fact that they don’t want me for it. then like 3 days ago i get an email saying they want me to auditio…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
Hi! I am creating a 3D-animated short film for my senior thesis that will primarily be in Cantonese and feature a Chinese-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. We’re currently seeking voice actors for our film, specifically three Cantonese-speaking voice actors. * **SCOTT — $100:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chine…
Reddit · 21 Sep 2021
Hi! I am creating a 3D-animated short film for my senior thesis that will primarily be in Cantonese and feature a Chinese-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. We’re currently seeking voice actors for our film, specifically three Cantonese-speaking voice actors. ​ * **SCOTT — $100:** A 17-18 year old, qu…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2021
Hello you beautiful voice actors! Recently I took a number of courses that really made it clear to me that in order to really get out there and be noticed, on top of being great at auditions, is to make content and be known - and so I made a cover of a song with the help of my professional audio engineer friend and I h…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2021
It's called MAX Agency and it is in Toronto There are over 200 google reviews and they seem split on either completely loving the agency or hating it. I am completely 50-50 on whether it's a scam or not because some of the negative comments really just look like bitter people who didn't get an audition while a lot of t…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2021
Under my account section I'm trying to select more than just two regions But it won't let me. I want to get notifications for basically anything on the entire East Coast. Why can't I do this? What the hell am I paying for? Also trying to set it so I only get notifications for feature films.
Reddit · 20 Sep 2021
All over this subreddit and the rest of the Internet, I see questions about “I am X, can I still act?” Or, “I am X years old, is there still time?” The answer is always yes…if you want to act because you love it. But come on, when we ask this, we’re asking, “Is it still possible to become rich and famous?” Maybe not EV…
Reddit · 20 Sep 2021
I've been working on a project where for a couple of the characters we have one actor for the acting on screen and a different actor for the voice over - how would I differentiate their credits? I have done: Katie: .... Katie's voice performance: ... Is there a better way of doing this should I break down the credits u…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
My agent told me that the majority of his clients are booking jobs based on extremely minimal self tape production value. The lighting does not have to be perfect, and in fact, he told me that extremely well produced tapes like those you record at a studio, will often be seen negatively by casting, as it means the acto…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
Hi everyone! I am looking for input from voice artists to find out how you use owned platforms (e.g. a personal website) to market your services and how satisfied you are with the options available. I have a feeling this is a particularly annoying challenge, and your input will be hugely helpful to me in solving it! Pl…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
Hi everyone! I'm Jazz from Quasar Arts - a new theatre company based in Adelaide, Australia. Currently our auditions for an original, new play (sci-fi, dystopian-drama) titled 'Escaping The Burning Sun' that will be premiering in the 2022 Adelaide Fringe Festival are OPEN. If you are from Adelaide, or know anyone from…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
I’ve gotten mixed feedback regarding the usefulness of actor websites nowadays. One of the main pros I can think of is that it has all your materials in one place. What other things should actors consider when deciding whether or not they need a website? How has your site helped you? Would love to know your thoughts. T…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
For a while I’ve been wanting to become a voice actor. I’m just curious if there are maybe any good ways to practice voice acting. Also what are some things I should consider or know before becoming a voice actor. Any advice is very much appreciated :)
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
Two months ago I booked a lead role in a project that was supposed to be a trilogy of three short films. The writer/director of the film just told me they are making it completely animated… ONE WEEK before we’re supposed to film. And before that he changed filming dates around multiple times. Which caused my hotel date…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
For quite a while I’ve been wanting to become a voice actor. I mainly would like to voice in anime and video games since that is what has inspired me to want to become a voice actor. I would like some advice on when would maybe be the best time to start or maybe even where to start. Also what are some things I should c…
Reddit · 19 Sep 2021
im looking for a female voice actor to say a few lines for a youtube series im doing called detectives under cover. look here for more info [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ed1P0qbOQNTXmFxL5vT8g/videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ed1P0qbOQNTXmFxL5vT8g/videos) this is not for a major role i just need these li…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2021
So I finally finished my character demo! I don't really consider myself a character actor and prefer to stick with just boring ol' voice over work, but through being on Fiverr and just getting booked for random things I've sort of been pushed more and more towards character acting. Also every once in a while I see a po…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2021
hello fellow actors. i am just starting out. i am looking to build my reel so the past few days, ive just been submitting to several student film castings and commercials in hopes i can get footage and build my reel in the process. i now have 4 pending audition invite, and there are about 3 prescreens that i am also pl…
Reddit · 18 Sep 2021
Hello, everybody, Call me Blond. I have been working for some time now on a passion project and I would like to cast those of you who are interested in the work to voiceover some of the characters of the main cast. Here's a teaser featuring some characters of the main cast: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqeqlZVY6…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
The actors I know are all self-described method actors; according to them, you have to feel sad to play sad or otherwise the audience will notice. But I'm not so sure that's true. I'm pretty sure there are tons of actors that do not emotionally prepare for their scenes. They go out and say their lines while going throu…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
I am very new at acting, I haven't done it since high school (but I remember loving it! I am now 30 F yo) I am a game developer generalist (programmer, 3d and 2d artist) and recently re-discovered my love for singing and acting, and I'd like to use it in game development, I am currently going to acting classes, they ar…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
In the Past 2 years I've booked 3 SAG Feature Films 2 Major Stream Series, and 6 Commercials. I've been incredibly fortunate. I can definitely say I know a thing or two, but I'm not here to act like I'm the shit or pretend I know everything. Cause I don't. I still have a lot to learn. I'm just here to Vent because I kn…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
Hello all, as the title states, I am just getting started. I want to make a demo reel based off some scripts but don't really know where to look for a variety if script samples that are safe for me to use in the demo reel. Any suggestions or resources? I can see myself doing eLearning, professional, ads, etc. Trying di…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
I’m mostly referring to the two books below and any similar to them. If they are useful, in what way? And would you say one is better than another? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0801481546/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1 https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0896762521/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
Short version: I'm trying to get back on my acting game and feeling extraordinary rusty. I keep hearing about WeAudition and thinking that serving as a reader could help me get back in the swing if connecting with other actors while helping with *their* projects without having to have/coordinate my own. If you've been…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
Hi all, I got asked to do a background job (I have an obscure trait that they need from a few background actors). I would get $ and a SAG Voucher, and this would be my 2nd voucher (earned another in 2019 for a commercial). I don't want to shoot myself in the foot and limit job opportunities in the future, but I also do…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
I don't really plan to be a voice actor, if anything the closest activity I'd like to try would be casting my favorite games (Starcraft 2 and Rainbow 6). But I really want to hire a voice acting coach or a similar professional to help me improve my talking voice because I always thought I had a bad speaking voice. I fe…
Reddit · 17 Sep 2021
Currently looking for an actor who can channel Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Spider-Man, while still being able to perform and act beyond an impression. The role will be for a non-profit full script audio drama. Paid at $2 a line for a total of 226 lines. $452 overall. Auditions will be needed before final confirmatio…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2021
I am thinking of getting an agent after years of being self-represented. I used to get a lot of small roles from being self-represented, but I think I am ready for the next level and have someone submit me for bigger roles and give me feedback on how to be better. However, I already have tons of opportunities as a bran…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2021
Pretty much the only well-known actor who I can think of that has it is Daniel Radcliffe. If you're not aware of what Dyspraxia is...it's pretty much a disorder that ruins your fine motor skills. Kids with it have terrible handwriting, suck at sports, poor coordination. take longer to learn to tie their shoes, etc. Of…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2021
I just felt like sharing my acting story because i feel like this might help some of you I'm not where I want to be as an actor but the last few weeks changed a lot for me and I'm nearer to my goal than ever 9 years ago I had the change to act on a real stage in front of real people for the first time, it was so much f…
Reddit · 16 Sep 2021
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…
