Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
What are the most exciting types of movies to film?
This is more for the professional and successful actors of the sub, but what genre of movies have you found the most exciting/fun to film?
Backstage · 9 Oct 2020
Voiceover auditions concerns.. .
Hi fellow actors! I pray all is well. My name is Pattie. Im having a lot of hesitations about some of these voiceover auditions-- especially the ones that are somewhat legnthy. Have you guys been sending readings in their entirety, or just a portion? There are so many people trying…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
Audio Fiction Table Reads @ Audio Fiction Network Discord Server
Hey r/acting it's been a minute. Lots of stuff has changed. This whole pandemic has really thrown wrenches into everyone's stuff. That being said, we've finally got our stuff together and are having table reads once again! Our first table read back will be on the 18th of October. For those of you who don't know about u…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
Audio Fiction Table Reads @ Audio Fiction Network Discord Server
Hey r/VoiceActing it's been a minute. Lots of stuff has changed. This whole pandemic has really thrown wrenches into everyone's stuff. That being said, we've finally got our stuff together and are having table reads once again! Our first table read back will be on the 18th of October. For those of you who don't know ab…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
What does a professional actor do whilst waiting for an agent to find them a role?
Do they continue training? Do they audition for things themselves?
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
Looking for actor in Seattle area
Hi all, I'm filmmaker working on my first short and I'm looking for actors in Seattle area. I don't have a preference for sex, gender or age, but looking for an actor thats mid 20s or younger. The basic story is a college student gets an ouija board, and begins to experience paranormal incidents. They begin to develop…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
Central Casting Article Deleted?
Why was that article posted about Central Casting’s issues with race and toxicity in the workplace deleted? It seems incredibly important to be aware of how Central Casting is subpar when it comes to helping their background actors, both with racism and workplace harassment. (The article describes how the company had i…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
Only one play I care about?
Hello lovely actors! I've got a bit of an open-ended question here. 30-SECOND VERSION: Should you be in acting if you only \*really\* care about one show/role? Maybe it's not really acting I love, maybe this is about something else? Full version: So it occurred to me recently that in a way there's really only one play/…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
Non-Actor Here, I Have a Question About Technique and Confidence.
I'm not an actor and I'll try to keep this brief. Since I was a kid for what ever reason or another, I've had issues with confidence. My baseball coaches could see it, my hockey coaches, my team mates, college professors, employers, etc. I never feel like I am sure of myself. And I'm tired of feeling that way. So I her…
Reddit · 9 Oct 2020
How often do voice actresses use falsetto?
Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting, and I want to get better at making my voice sound higher and younger. Whenever I listen to some voice actresses, I can't tell whether they're switching into falsetto to voice some characters or changing other elements of their voice. How often are female characters voiced in falsetto…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Could I ever be an actress?
So for some context, I'm a 14 year old girl in Asia, and I'm planning on going to college in US. I've been taking trinity classes and giving exams (Speech & Drama etc) since I was around 7. I've always gotten distinction but this hasn't really given me confidence in my ability to act. Recently I actually considered tha…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Looking for thoughts/advice from people in the Brisbane/Australian acting scene
**Hey, I'm a 20 year old actor from Brisbane, and right now I'm figuring out the best course of action to properly start up my career. I am aiming at getting into Film & TV acting.** ​ I have a few options in mind. At the start of next year I could do a Bachelor of Fine Arts in either Drama or Film, screen and N…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 8
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 · 8 Oct 2020
First time on a TV show - recurring character - my diary (days 1-2)
Hi all, I just had my first two days of TV show shoots, and I wanted to just unload my thoughts and observations. I was very anxious beforehand, as it was my first time on a large budget set with lines, so I figured it might help the next person to calm their nerves! I did not write all this at the time - I didn't keep…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Should I make the move to Dallas or LA?
Sorry if this has been asked before, I’m just kind of really unsure what to do in terms of my next steps. I’m a voice actress and I’ve made a bit of a mark in the indie scene. I have some credits for indie games with big actors and have worked with animation studios. I’ve taken lots of classes with various funimation a…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Best acting schools that are not universities
In 2 years, I’m going to move out of my family’s house and most likely be disowned. I have some choices to make before them however, so I’ve been doing research. Since I’ll be needing a job, when i graduate high school I’ll probably have worked as a journalist, PA, and TRIED to be an actor where I live (Not a big actin…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
An Ode to Al Bernstein ConfettiHeads' The Callback class
DISCLAIMER: I've never worked with Al or ConfettiHeads prior to this class and signed up purely to try to find out if this would be worth any of your time. I said I would post a review once I took the class - well, it's been a few days since Monday when I finished it and I wanted to make sure I gave my honest review. /…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Actors in Seattle Washington area?
Im working on a horror short, and looking for an actor. Im shooting in Everett
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Looking For a Mentor (Had a Frustrating Experience With a Local Community)
To expand my list of available services (I work full time as a translator), I want to get started with voice acting. And yes, I did and am doing a lot of research, but I just would prefer to have a mentor/coach to guide me through my journey. However, the problem is that I live in a non-English native speaking country,…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Big Talent Agency, Small(er) Talent Agent.
Hello! I am currently signed with a boutique talent agency. I love my agent...but I do not feel they are strong enough to get me into the room often. I have decided to put some feelers out and see if I can snag a meeting with one of the top-tier agencies in Vancouver. Thankfully, I managed to secure one so far. HOWEVER…
Reddit · 8 Oct 2020
Free reel editing
Hello! I just finished a video editing program and I am a working actor based out of Texas and New Mexico. I think my skill set as a tech savvy actress with an eye for cinematography and editing skills would lend itself well to reel creating/editing. I have a long car ride in a few days and I would love to help a few p…
Stage 32 · 7 Oct 2020
Online Table Reads
Hey Actors of Stage 32!Just wanted to put out the call again for if you're available to do some online table reads with the scripts from the writers over in The Writers' Room. We're doing one a month and want to try to cast Stage 32 members before anyone else. Let me know if you're down and I'll add you to the list :)
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
THE COLLECTIVE PODCAST
**The Collective** podcast is seeking up and coming actors interested in sharing their story. If interested fill out this google form here [TheCollectivePodcastQuestionaire](https://forms.gle/ZWqwxFTLkrCcLL3B9) [Who. We. Are](https://reddit.com/link/j6iqr9/video/t6vnaufw1lr51/player)
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
How The HELL Do I Calm Down???
Please, I'd love any and all advice, because I have no idea how to calm my anxiety down... When I asked actor Tom Payne, he said the best thing to do is stay in-scene, and focus on your scene partner so you don't get distracted and don't let the nerves get to you. He had to be pretty succinct because it was an Instagra…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
What kind of job can I look for to get into the industry?
I would like to work in the industry while training as an actress, because I think it would be very useful and interesting to see how things fork and learn more about this world. Even bringing coffee to stuff members would be great! What and where should I look for (in UK or Italy) to get a job in this industry?
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
Want to improve my acting range
I'm a high school student who wants to become an actor. I am currently in my sophomore year and I have 3 shows in my 2 years of taking Theatre class. As the title says, I want to improve on my range. I'm really great with genuine,emotional pieces, but I want to improve on my comedic and angry pieces. Do you have any ti…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
We’re giving back!
Hey everyone! We just wanted to spread the good news! The “Actors Network (r/acting)” isn’t just another Discord server. We are now a nonprofit organization! That’s right! We have just become a 501c3 nonprofit organization and we plan on helping our members in several different ways in the near future. Come and check u…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
How Many Agencies Should I Submit To?
Hey y'all, I'm trying to assess next steps for myself as an actor, and I believe that getting an agent is the best next step. I'm young (22F) and somewhat green (I started auditioning about 1.5 years ago), but I have a few professional theatrical credits (mostly non-union) as well as some pretty legit connections imo.…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
Should I Submit My Reader's Voice In A Voiceover Audition?
Hi, I'm submitting a voice acting audition, and my friend (another actor) read the side with me. The instructions on the audition say "Send us a file as a single take." Should I submit my reader's voice, or should I take it out and just submit my voice? Also, in general, should I submit a reader's voice in my voiceover…
Reddit · 7 Oct 2020
Vocal separation in animation?
Hi all, I’ll be participating in a workshop whose description states, “This class will focus on Vocal Separation between multiple characters within the same show...” What is Vocal Separation in this case? When I Google, all I find are articles on separating audio in a Daw. Is it the same as not stepping on actors’ toes…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I have no idea!!
I'm 16 also a junior im highschool and I've been wanting to do acting since I was 9, but I have no idea where to start. Where do I go what do I do im so stressed because this is my future and it seems like im not making no progress besides saying im going to be one of the greatest actors one day.
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I'm not usually the type of person to dwell on past mistakes but this one stupid thing I did as a kid has been making me really depressed lately...
I went to a small drama school from the ages of about 8 - 12 years old and I really enjoyed it. At around 11 I was super nervous about moving up to secondary school that I thought I was going to get bullied or something because I did drama so I decided that when I went to secondary school I would quit drama even though…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
How can one reach actors and acting students in NYC to promote a workshop or seminar?
I hope this question is allowed. The Actors Equity and SAG offices are probably closed but before I try hopping on over there I thought that I’d ask here. Do the unions have an online network of some kind for their members during the Covid crisis, that you know of?
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
Gut feeling but im hesitant about starting
Im 20 going on 21 in January, and Ive allways wanted to try acting. I have a gut feeling that I would love it and could see it as a potential career (i dont care if im not a AB list celebrity) Im currently a film major but actively looking for specific career routes in the film world. I have no experience but acting ha…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
What do you do when someone asks you to “do a voice”
This is the most frequent and most ANNOYING question for me, when I tell someone I’m a voice actor and they ask me to “do a voice”. I’ll say “I don’t do impressions or anything, I just act”, they’ll say “so you talk in your normal voice all the time?” I say no, and they’ll say “then do a voice” I never know what to do…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
I check my emails every day, getting seriously depressed... TW Depression/Sadness
Hi everyone, I'm writing this post here since I'm just trying to find some consolation. And I thought, who'd be better and more relatable then Reddit... :) So I moved countries and got an acting agent about 9 months ago now. So far, I've had 0 auditions. Once my agent called, saying I got an audition, just for it to no…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
What is your acting regimen like?
Id like to hear what your routines are like when not working. There’s no right or wrong answer im just curious! How do you stay sharp and practice in-between auditions? Do you take classes or private coaching? What is private coaching like if you don’t have anything to prep for? Do you read books on acting? Or do you g…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
EXAMPLES NEEDED: Films and TV shows where actors are NOT naturalistic.
**When might you be non-naturalistic on camera?** So far I can think of two instances: stylised comedy (Fleabag, Community, Inbetweeners, Toast of London, slapstick stuff) and heightened reality (Baz Luhrmann). Would we agree on the above? Or would you say that anything that isn't naturalism is stylised? And that there…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
Anyone else from a model-minority culture where you were shamed to be an actor?
I come from a model-minority culture where we are told to be a doctor or a lawyer, or go into bio/tech and that's pretty much it. So when I said I wanted to be an actor I was literally shamed for it. I was told actresses are all sluts/sleep with directors, actresses are stupid and not smart, and shamed, shamed, shamed.…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
My agent-manager passed away
I’m an NYC based actor. My agent-manager (he acted as both since he was in the business for 30+ years) passed away during the summer, I am distraught by only recently finding out about it. I hadn’t heard from him but I believed it was because covid had slowed things down so much that he just didn’t have anything for me…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
A shift in perspective for actors
I wanted to share some thoughts after having a VO session for a big client yesterday. Gigs are not the only work that matters. We have to shift our perspective to view all of the work we do—honing our craft (drama/comedy, accents, etc.), networking, promotion—as being just as important. First, this gives us more of a s…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
What’s the vibe, America?
I’m an Australian based actor. For a while now I’ve been intending to apply for the O1 visa that would allow me to work in America. I’ve been speaking to a lawyer, however I keep putting off the part where I transfer money and proceed with the application because obviously Covid put a spanner in the works. The applicat…
Reddit · 6 Oct 2020
Question
Hey guys, I've noticed a lot of my favourite film actors talk about picking and choosing what to audition for based on good writing, and my thinking turned into a question regarding residuals. Do these actors start by taking whatever they can, and then the residuals can keep them afloat until they get what they want? I…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Unemployment Insurance- Residual Pay
Hi yall, Disclaimer (Im a model not an actor, but I did a campaign for Pantene last year 2019 that I got residual pay for this year while under unemployment, and I couldnt find a SAG subreddit) How do i file for unemployment? Should I just skip it for this week since the check was dated Sept 28th and then continue to c…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Join us on Discord
Good morning/afternoon/night everyone! We would like to invite everyone to the "**Actors Network (** r/acting **)**" on Discord! We are a fast growing community dedicated to the entertainment industry. Aside from actors, we welcome anyone involved in the entertainment industry: directors, casting directors, producers,…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Any online acting classes over Zoom?
I’m 23 years old and I figured now is a good a time as any to begin my journey as an actor. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try but never had the chance until now. I already have headshots and an Actors Access profile but as of now, I currently don’t have any reels. Anyone here know of any online acting classes I…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
how long does it take to become professional in the acting field?
I have no experience with acting. If I start practicing now, how long will it take for me to start a career or become professional? I'm using this question to help set a backbone for my career plan. It's crazy how some celebrities started acting at young ages, like 5 or 7. I'm still a freshman in highschool, and my goa…
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
How do you guy's deal with social anxiety (if you have it) while trying /being an actor?
I have social anxiety and It makes it hard to talk on the phone or call people. Or put myself out there.. Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome this? Or how to deal with it better? Much appreciated!!
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Do non-famous/less famous actors travel abroad a lot for filming things?
Do you have to be a famous actor to get into films/series that require you to travel?
Reddit · 5 Oct 2020
Do I have to dedicate my whole life to acting?
I’m 16 at the moment and I really want to become an actor but practically it seems way off First I’d need enough money to move somewhere for reputable classes (likely London or Manchester which is expensive), then I’d need to pay for classes while also balancing a job Then I’d have to wait a couple years to likely get…