hi! im interested at being a voice actor. im a 21 year old boy here at philippines and i have a passion for being a voice actor in video games. i dont have working experience as a voice actor but i want to try testing out how i can do the job. is there any particular school or lessons that i have to take? ive been thinking of getting hired by any indie horror makers and i really want to test my voice acting skills even tho i dont have any experience yet.
So basically I'm an American actor in the UK, and I'm getting ready to put together a reel to send to American managers and agents. I'm signed here but would love to have multiple reps. I don't love the stuff I have at the moment (mostly poorly shot stuff from drama school), so I'm wanting to film some new stuff to send to people. I've curated a list of various scenes from plays, tv shows, and films, and I've also got self tapes from all the auditions I've done, as well as my clips from drama school (a few of them are usable), and a couple short film clips. How many clips should I include? Is there anything I should definitely not use? Should I film monologues too? Let me know your thoughts! Thanks in advance!
I’m a SAG actor, this is my second year as a dues-paying member. I have lots of experience as Background but this is the first time I’ve been casted as non-speaking background but also listed as having a character name. I don’t know if this is just how they’ve written it in the script or if this will be credited or if it’ll even be a Featured Extra kind of thing. Has this happened to anyone else?
Just moved to Los Angeles, and I'm applying for part-time jobs at restaurants and cinemas. Is it usually recommended to be transparent about the fact that I'm an aspiring actor? Or will that negatively affect my chances of getting the job?
I am a musical theatre actor / play actor and am about to start my end-of-year musical. We've got PDF's of our scripts and I wanted to know how you all print out your scripts and what would be the best layout to use (portrait, landscape, single/double-sided, 2 pages per page etc) and where you have it (ie. Spiral folder, iPad, stapled, display book, 4 ring, 2 ring, In the past I have had a stapled libretto which was double-sided. I have also had photocopies of a book where there were 2 pages per page, sideways and was single sided. This upcoming musical I am a principal role so will most likely will be on stage a lot of the time so I will need space to write. \* I am thinking for this to do a single-sided 1 page per sheet portrait in a ring folder (as I will also need the vocal score). Would you recommend anything different? All suggestions are welcome. \* \[I normally annotate my script with drawings of the set and where I am with arrows to where I move during that page. I also like to write intents for each line / meanings beside each line.\] \[With this script I should be off-book by the time we start rehearsals so I wont need it in something easy to hold but something I can write my blocking onto in the room.\]
Hi, aspiring young actor here! I'm looking to get into film and television acting and have recently joined a theater group and started doing classes to hone my skills in the craft and make connections in the industry. I feel like I'm decent at acting and have a basic understanding of how to perform naturally, but I had a question--how *good* can you be at acting from education and experience? To what extent do you have to just be 'naturally gifted' to be successful? This is something I've been struggling with, since I don't really think that I have natural talent--I don't think I was 'born to act,' per se, but I really, really enjoy it and I love telling stories, and acting is just a method I've discovered of doing that. Any advice from the more seasoned actors of Reddit?
I’m currently 20 years old, zero acting experience. No theater, no high school drama club, anything like. Never done any kind of performing or acting. I am a lifelong fan of film, tv, and theater however as an audience member. And every time without fail I watch something I can’t help but imagine myself in it as one of the roles. The pull and desire is so strong. Even when I watch a movie for example I’ve always been more interested in the performance the most. I also constantly watch videos or interviews with actors discussing their process and such because I genuinely find it so interesting. I imagine myself in these films or shows even though I have never once been on camera or on stage. I can’t help but think I want to be an actor but the fact that I don’t know because I’ve never actually done it is messing with my head. I’m also quite shy and far from the personality of the stereotypical “theater kid” and I know that doesn’t mean much I’m just saying it seems crazy that I would be interested in performing because I’m shy and quiet. Has anyone experienced this? This extreme desire but like such confusion? I know this sounds ridiculous please bare with me. I have no idea what to make of this and it’s eating me alive. Just please if someone gets what I’m trying to say please tell me I’m not alone. Thank you so much
I don't know if acting is right for me - I'm too shy and awkward, really self conscious, but watching shows or movies where a lot of emotional scenes are involved really intrigue me. I feel a connection to these intense scenes, but I don't know if it's because i'm an emotional person, find it relatable or something. An example is Lacey's Turner's portrayal of Stacey Slater on EastEnders - the way she makes you genuinely feel for her, it really hits you hard. It gives you that lump in your throat. I like to write, I haven't wrote in a while actually, quite scared i've lost the passion, but anyways, at some point I said I'd like to do something in the film industry maybe. I'm not a good actor I will admit, I just can't let go and if I do, my voice breaks and it's a awkward. I often find myself acting in the mirror repeatedly, like say the same line for 30 minutes straight, but I can't give it my all even infront of myself because it's embarrassing, imagine me infront of cameras and other actors. I might just take around the actor's and directors' coffee on set in the future - that would actually be quite fun.
I'm productizing a little tech tool I made that automates the actors access submission process. Now I just go in and turn it on and once a day it autoapplies my profile to all breakdowns fit for me so i dont have to manually submit them all. that I have personally found it to be a time saver. It's perfect for beginner actors (like me lol) who don't have the time to spend on submitting themselves to casting calls, and want to increase their chances of getting hired for roles they are a good fit for. I'm looking to validate that the tool will work for others, and speak with 10 indie actors about your experience with Actors Access and your current annoyances with the platform. In exchange for your gracious attention & feedback, I'll give you unlimited lifetime access to my Actors Access Auto Submitter. If the tool turns out to not be a fit for you when it launches, I'll Venmo you $2 for your time. If you might be interested in talking to me, please send me a message in my dms to start a conversation or my d i s c o r d is lightserpent#9233, I might start a twitter too soon to build this in public if yall wanna see me make it haha. also mods let me know if this is not ok to post :) Thanks!
I had my first audition a couple weeks ago for a guest star role for a large TV production and got to the last round of call backs! Unfortunately the actor who was cast for the older version of the character was of another ethnicity so I didn’t get the role. Despite that I’m happy I got that far with my first audition! The CD also directly told me I did a great job which was awesome for the morale. I think I’m on the right track!
I don’t understand some theatres they say they are non profit but they still selling tickets? I just thought the actors spending so much time rehearing and performing in the theatre but not getting paid, and probably have to pay the theatre too to become a member or something. What is your view on this?
I got into screen acting a couple of years ago and something I have noticed is the overwhelming “show up and wait” aspect of acting. A recent project of mine had me showing up 3+ hours early to a shoot - they were not working with any other actors as it was only me & one other actor I carpooled with. I am absolutely familiar with the concept of waiting eons as an actor on set but I was just curious as to why this is so prevalent? Genuinely curious!! Why do they want me on set so early?
I usually have 3-4 up. But i did a stint with a CD and some actors with higher profile agents only had 1-2 headshots and, to me, positions them to come off as more expensive or something like that. I just got killer new headshots, and I could do all 6 of them and they are all fantastic, but I feel like de-values them a bit. like I could do just 2 that are fire as fuck, one look more casual, one look more formal.... but what's the deal? does it depend on where you are in your career? the pull / things your rep has the capability of getting you seen for? Is less more or do you really need to have 6+ pictures up there showcasing all different looks / characters / moods / vibes? what's the deal? Bonus Question: how should you crop your pics to be ideal for agent submissions, like how much of your head should take up how much space? that way when CDs are looking at a page full of thumbnails your's is cropped correctly compared to the rest of the pictures
Just wondering if any actors on here auditioned for the new Kurt Sutter Netflix show “The Abandons”? If so, are you American or Canadian? And have you heard anything back yet? What role did you audition for? Just interested as it sounds like such an exciting project!
Hey! I've always had issues with my voice I had a bad speech impediment as a kid. I'm listening to a video of my voice now and I've lost my lisp even though sometimes it comes out when I speak lazily. But my voice just sounds quite awkward compared to other people. It reminds me of Elizabeth Holmes, when she deepens her voice it sounds like she's tightening her throat. It makes her voice sound a little painful. It also sounds a bit like I've got a blocked nose. Btw I wouldn't say I'm a voice actor but for work, I need recordings of my voice on social media.
I’m 22F, and just started acting for the first time. I love it, and I’ve been told I’m not bad at it, either. I would love to get more serious about it, but I see so many people who have gone to school for it, or have been in a bunch of smaller productions before, and I have no idea how I’ll compete with that. I’m going to start involving myself in local things, but I’d love to get some advice on how anyone could progress from where I am. Obviously, like many others, the dream would be to book TV and movie roles. Is this even possible when I’m so far behind?
I attended the courses with the studio group and I’m here to say everything is a scam. They lure you in to the office making you think that you are going to audition for a real commercial but it’s the same commercial they have been using for YEARS! Then after the audition they will tell you that you need to take classes cause your audition won’t book and it’s not good. And you end up wasting 3k…. If you fail to pay or want to cancel and get your money, you get calls saying that you will get blacklisted in the industry etc…. These casting directors are fake casting directors. Robert Radin Jenn griffin Are selfish “casting directors” preying on aspiring actors. They have 3 offices 1 in Michigan, 1 in Vegas, 1 in Long Beach. They each have terrible reviews in which clients have been screamed at and Harassed, wasted time and money, etc. Robert Radin faking his credentials saying he is a casting director for top films like “Avatar 2” and made “Zendayas career”…etc. Do what you want with this info but be aware!
DISCOVER (CONCERNING) GETTING PAID WHAT-**YOU** ARE OWED
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director for SAG-AFTRA, sent an email this afternoon letting the membership know that Hollywood's unions and guilds agreed to end Covid health safety protocols on May 11. 2023. There are certain provisions where talent can request testing, but generally testing, mask wearing, distancing, etc. are at an end. This change will reduce the enormous cost of testing and PPE which productions had to bear.
So I was recently in a production of Yamina Reza's 'Art' (I played Marc) and a few days after we closed, a member of the Board of Directors at a local community theatre sent me a message through Facebook (we've worked together on a few shows before) and he said that the director for their production of Harvey Fierstein's "Torch Song" was interested in casting me after seeing me in 'Art'. So a phone number exchange and a few texts later and I'll next be appearing as David in "Torch Song," without ever auditioning for it. This is the first time something like this has ever happened to me, where someone has handpicked me to be in their production after seeing my performance in another show, so I'm super excited and honored and feel like I'm almost starting to "make it" as an actor. So I also was just curious how often this happens to you guys, what your reaction was, and what the situation was (what show you were in/what role you got) when something like this first happened to you.
If you are new to voice acting, I just want to say, I'm happy you are here. I also want to say, save your money, and do your research. This path is full of rejection, and people criticizing your voice and acting skills. WARNING: This is a TOUGH LOVE post. If you are under the age of 18, or you are having a rough mental health day, you need to back out of this post and come back later. Come back when you are in a good mood. I do not need a "reddit cares award"...again. Without further ado.... BE SKEPTICAL. Yes, even of this post. Get a second opinion. Read the getting started post on this subreddit and watch YouTube and listen to podcasts. If someone said "I made $1000 on fiver doing voice over" please think about it for just a moment. If someone says "I will make your demo for you in just three days after you take my class" please think about it for a moment. If someone says "This is so easy, you just do voices and make money " please think about it for a moment. Get a second opinion. Be skeptical. My advice, is slow down. SLOW. Take a moment and start reading. Not just this post, but read on to many posts by everyone. This entire business and life involves reading. Use the reddit search bar, and google. There's a good chance that question has been asked , and there's probably even a podcast or YouTube answering it. After you get your answer, get a second opinion. See if someone completely different has the same, or a different answer. Even if you are just here because you want to be in video games or anime or you just like to do silly voices on YouTube. Be skeptical. You can make good money, eventually. But if someone is promising you the world, stop and think about it for a moment. You should also know, that for most people, you can't just be a voice actor and survive on your own. Most professional voice actors, either worked full time in their day job and did part time voice acting, or work a part time job and do full time voice acting. The people in this life who are working full time have spent thousands of hours working, and studying. They are always taking classes, workshops, being in workout groups, and marketing themselves and seeking out opportunities. It's okay to be skeptical. It's okay if it all seems overwhelming. It's okay if you don't have the best microphone or recording space. Actually, it's even beneficial if you slow down, and study. The older you get, the more life experiences you will have. This plays into your acting . You will need to be able to show the world you can be emotionally vulnerable. If you had love ones pass away, or a pet, you can pull from that emotional toolbox in the future. If, you had horrible days where everything went wrong or someone was really mean to you and you were so angry you were going to explode, you can save that for your emotional toolbox. If, you found the love of your life and you were so overjoyed and inspired that you got married, you can save that for your toolbox. Being an actor requires you to dig deep, even for something as trivial as a 30 second commercial about drunk driving. Jobs, whatever you have worked for, it's all relevant. Fast food? relevant Plumber? relevant Teacher? relevant Mechanic? relevant Pharmacist? relevant Radio DJ? relevant Your past job fields are relevant because you may play a role in the future that calls on this. In addition, if you have a favorite hobby or few, those too are important. Guns? relevant Knitting? relevant Equestrian? relevant Baking? relevant Many audiobooks about those topics, or YouTube explainer videos usually sound better when you are actually interested in what is being talked about. Technology has vastly improved, and things have gotten way cheaper. A $100 mic has improved over the years as well as a $400 mic. Acoustic treatment has gotten way cheaper for your recording space. Information is readily available and mostly free one the internet. Remember what I Said about being skeptical. Do you need a Sennheiser 416 at this very moment? And is the Scarlett 2i2 good enough? Watch videos, comparisons, and make sure you are 100% sure you know what you are buying and if you even need it at this moment. We are also seeing how A.I. plays out for voice actors. People are getting new standard contracts made with their entertainment attorneys to protect their voice from being used by others without permission or payment. Maybe that's something you should look into. if you intend to make THIS your lifes work, what you want to be known for, you MUST be a self starter, entrepreneur and have a growth mindset. No matter where you are auditioning, you are ALWAYS competing with the best of the best. So, every successful voice actor has mentioned the same theme: Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. You need to be ready for when the time comes to start putting yourself out there. And it's okay if it feels overwhelming right now. But, you need to remember, this IS a business. And you are the owner. You are also the product. It's YOUR responsibility to take care of YOU. It's your responsibility to research and follow up. Finally, get help. It's okay, to ask for help, but remember, if you are reaching out to a professional, and they say "sure, read this ". Read it. That person is helping you. They are being nice by suggesting something that helped them. And, if you have the money, there are still good people out there who are willing to help. But be skeptical Is the person you are paying for coaching a successful voice actor? Check their imdb. Are they still landing jobs in the past two years? Be skeptical. Be patient. This path is a long one. And most importantly, be kind to yourself. Remember to take a break every once in awhile. But also, remember to kick your own ass and get out there, and get to work. -With love, to all, keep on punchin and rollin'. J
Hey guys, so I’m a beginner at film acting and just wondering if you guys could teach me the basics terms and how to go about it? What is union vs nonunion, how can you be a union actor, what is SAG/SAG-AFTRA? Etc. also if I’m missing anything?
Doing a routine google search on the director/writer of a feature I am auditioning for- got it on AA self submitting. CD is well established and credited. But I found a go fund me- like page for the film. On the page, the director states how he loves discovering new talent, and gave one big actor their start in a film he made 10 years ago (this seems true), and that "aspiring actors" can purchase a perk to bypass the audition process or send resumes to an email address. There are some big names attached, but on the go fund site theres like $50k left to reach. It suppose to shoot in May, this seems kinda odd, right?
Queer/non-binary actor here considering a short mullet to switch up my look. I have an “edgy/alternative” look but can clean up for roles with a pretty standard male presenting haircut. Think the mullet will limit my bookings or should I go full tilt for something new? Any and all opinions encouraged and appreciated
**Friday, March 24 - Thursday, March 30** ###Top 10 Posts | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 131 | [15 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1245zbo/booth_update/) | `[Booth Related]` Booth update!| | 83 | [5 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/122xxte/a_lesson_learned_from_a_failed_audition_an_advice/) | `[Advice]` A Lesson Learned From A Failed Audition / An Advice for Newcomers| | 76 | [7 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/124az53/dont_give_up_you_can_do_it_if_you_have_faith_in/) | `[Getting Started]` Don't give up; you can do it if you have faith in your talents!| | 62 | [17 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/126gddn/fiverr_account_permanently_disabled_with_no/) | `[Advice]` Fiverr account permanently disabled with no warning| | 42 | [8 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/120sa12/fandubs_go_in_the_friday_anything_goes_threads/) | `[Mod News]` Fandubs go in the 'Friday Anything Goes' threads only.| | 37 | [11 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/125q8g4/got_hired_on_backstagecom_whats_next/) | `[Advice]` Got hired on backstage.com- what's next?| | 30 | [26 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/123cm00/convincing_my_parents_to_let_me_voice_act_teen/) | `[Advice]` Convincing my parents to let me voice act (Teen)| | 25 | [19 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/12243ny/voice_acting_voice_over_classes/) | `[Advice]` Voice Acting / Voice Over Classes?| | 19 | [3 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/123w6d1/voice_acting_coachingclass_recommendations/) | `[Advice]` Voice Acting Coaching/Class Recommendations?| | 18 | [8 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/124qeo6/does_anybody_have_recent_experience_or_know/) | `[Advice]` Does anybody have recent experience or know anything about the company “Voices for All”?| ###Top 5 Most Commented | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 3 | [29 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/1238yfm/best_blankets_to_use/) | `[Advice]` Best Blankets to use?| | 4 | [22 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/126pt84/does_any_one_have_experience_with_anime_voice/) | `[Discussion]` Does any one have experience with anime voice acting? Why are the same VAs getting casted over and over again?| | 2 | [17 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/121wof2/mic_help_200_budget/) | `[Microphones]` Mic help! 200$ budget| | 0 | [14 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/122qdjq/looking_for_voice_actor/) | `[PAID work]` Looking for voice actor| | 16 | [11 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/121tkw3/looking_for_guidance_on_microphone_vibrations/) | `[Advice]` Looking for guidance on microphone vibrations.|
I'm starting to get the sense this is a bit controversial. I've recently started looking at breakdowns to get started in acting. At first, I assumed "local hire" meant precisely that. So if a project in Atlanta specified "local hire", they weren't considering anyone outside Atlanta. Then I found a few articles that mentioned it in the context of travel expenses and that some newer actors take local hire roles in other cities, knowing they won't get travel reimbursements. But now I'm seeing differing opinions about this on the subreddit, to the point of calling somebody a scab that needs to get out of the industry (which might have been more about more of an argument over the testing requirement than geography). Is the issue simply over trying to get a local hire role when you aren't local? Or is the issue with people who *lie about being local* to get a role? Are there CDs that have no problems with casting non-local actors unless there's a covid testing requirement or a need to be available on short notice? I've heard that some CDs have been burned by actors who haven't been truthful about where they actually live and couldn't show up for covid testing. And yes, I anticipate a range of experiences and opinions.
So i've finally decided to act on my dream of being a voice actor and i will ofc need a good mic. I was wondering what you lovely folks would recomend. I have around 3000 USD to use but i'd rather not use that much on my first mic. Some info that might be usefull: I will be using a 2022 Asus ROG Zephyrus g14 with 16gb ram My room is medium to øargely sized with no soundproofing. Though it is quite packed (don't know if it makes a difference but thought i should mention) This mic is mostly gonnna be for practise and if i'm lucky some small VA jobs and once i can see a future doing it i'll invest in more expensive equipment Thank you in advance to everyone who responds!
Screenshot from Actors access where I saw the breakdown.
Any fellow nutmeg state actors on her have any advice or wanna link up?
Hello acting community! I'm writing a story where the main character is an actress and was wondering if y'all could help me out by answering any or all of the following questions: 1. What are the worst audition or on-set (theatrical or commercial) experiences you've had? Doesn't have to be too dark - could even be funny or just generally ridiculous in terms of what was required 2. What's the craziest thing you've done in attempt to get a role or an agent / manager? I want people to root for this actress so need to show her really committing / sacrificing in order to get her break (e.g. lying about having certain skills then having to learn, not revealing an allergy, extreme method acting methods, etc) - this doesn't have to be a personal story, if you know of famous actors who've done crazy things, that would be great! 3. What's been an experience where you've been seriously screwed over or let down after being close to getting a break / role? 4. What are the craziest non-conventional ways you've heard people score roles? (e.g. she was the casting director's babysitter / the director saw her at his favorite coffee shop, etc) 5. If you could wave a magic wand and become best friends with a person in one role in the industry to help you accelerate your career - would it be a big casting director, a famous director, or a producer? Or someone else? who do you think has the most sway across roles? 6. Any common demotivating things that people say in auditions / your experience during auditions? Outside of the things shown in LaLa land haha
Hi! I am an aspiring actor originally from Toronto, Canada, currently residing in Ottawa, Canada, for my studies. I am at the beginning of my acting journey and am seeking guidance on how to approach training to hone my talents before applying to agencies for representation. Specifically, I am interested in improving my skills in areas such as improv, on-camera acting, acting techniques, scene study, and cold reading. In Ottawa, I am aware of only one acting studio for in-person training, which is highly rated - the [Screen Acting Academy](https://screenactingacademy.ca). This studio offers four levels of training, along with workshops for improv, auditions, and commercials. Classes take place once a week for three hours. However, I am also considering online training options, such as [LB Acting Studios](https://lbactingstudio.com), [Armstrong Acting Studios](https://www.armstrongactingstudios.com), and the [Houde School of Acting](https://www.houdeschoolofacting.com). I am uncertain about the effectiveness of online classes, though. Additionally, I am unsure whether I should pursue improv training online with [Second City](https://www.secondcity.com/toronto/) or attend an in-person class in Ottawa. To supplement my training, I am considering becoming involved in community theatre to practice my skills, build my credits, and network. I would greatly appreciate any advice, suggestions, or warnings from the community on how best to approach my training and further my career as an actor. Thank you in advance for your valuable input!
So, I recently got a glimpse of One Piece's Film Red English Dub, and Amalee is freaking amazing! She also has done a lot of English covers of songs from the movie, and she's got quite a few followers on Youtube, which is even more amazing! (Even though it's a crime, they didn't add them to the movie! >3<) But for some reason, I can't help but feel utterly inferior to her and wonder if I'll be as great as she is. I mean, I'm barely getting started late in the game, and I just hit the big 3 and O. but I am well aware that every voice actor's journey is different, and I know that every single actor in the world has worked hard to get to where they are. I just wish I could stop letting this lousy feeling get to me, and I'm wondering if everyone else has felt the same way. If you did, how did you go about dealing with it?
Hello, so I just had a thought. I've seen people I know in school kissing before and it honestly looks kind of gross. I've kissed some guys and it sucked too. They didnt really know how to kiss and ew peoples mouths taste weird. But when I watch movies it looks so smooth and enjoyable, I know they are just acting and its heavily choreographed. But Is there a way to kiss like that in real life? And what techniques are commonly used by actors in Hollywood kissing scenes? how do actors kiss because I want to kiss like that. Explain pls..
First impressions matter. Make sure that you are coming into your scenes already connected.The average human attention span is now officially shorter than a goldfish after falling from 12 seconds in 2000 to now just 8 seconds! So, don't assume a casting director is going to watch your entire tape.Have a clear moment before. What has just happened in the scene? Don’t simply meander.Can you find a physical action? (Walking into frame, or finding a physical action to begin the scene.)Try some improv with your scene partner before kicking off the scene. This is especially helpful for a high-intensity, or emotional scene. It gets you fired up and in the zone and means you can come into the scene with great energy and commitment.#actor #tv #film #video #script #writer
Deadline released this really interesting article today contrasting various action heroes throughout cinema history. It made me think about the kind of action heroes that we'll likely see moving forward. I'd love to know the community's thoughts on what makes a great action hero or heroine, and what kind of action stars you all hope to see more of in the future. https://deadline.com/2023/03/peter-bart-contrasting-the-leading-man-life-from-keanu-cruise-harrison-ford-to-sean-connery-seminal-swashbuckler-errol-flynn-1235313663/
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
I’m an aspiring actor moving to Atlanta in August. I’m looking to sign with a talent agency, and I had a few questions. 1) I was wondering how far in advance should I be reaching out to agencies? Should I be working on signing now or wait until closer to my move in date? 2) I know my photography portfolio is important, but how much should I have ready beforehand or will they help build my portfolio? 3) Are there any specific agencies in Atlanta that tend to work with Netflix or other larger studios that shoot in Atlanta or should is just important that I’m represented? Thank you so much and any advice is appreciated!
I love acting. Or, at least, I used to. Lately, that voice in my head telling me that I'm crap has been growing. It nags at the back of my mind while I perform, robbing me of the joy of being fully present as somebody else. At times, it even threatens to take me out of the scene. I want to be able to just have fun playing pretend, like I did when I first began acting. I want to get lost in the role onstage, forget who I am, and become my character. Other actors who've had to deal with insecurities and intrusive thoughts mid-performance: How have you coped? Do you still have those issues? Have you learned to manage them?
I posted in r/animedubs and received some hate over this, particularly why the same voice actors are given opportunity and why I'm not seeing much diversity when it comes to the anime voice acting. There are seasoned POC anime dubbed voice actors who have been around as long as their counterparts but I notice that typically the main cast is mostly white. I'm trying to answer the following questions: 1. Is there a lack of POC talent auditioning? Is it a Texas/LA race demographic or localization issue? 2. Is it laziness or a time constraint when choosing actors to dub? If it's a time constraint, doesn't that give more opportunity to the same voice actors and not anyone else? I'm not saying only POC should only get POC parts but why are so little POC cast as leads or main cast, mainly for mainstream popular anime?
I am finding it difficult to find stable housing in LA without proof of employment despite having savings and good credit. As an actor, how did you get approved for an apartment if you don't have a full-time regular job?
I am an actress with a few good credits on my resume. Recently I’ve met a big director/ producer, someone who works all the time and could change my life with a phone call
I know this might sound stupid or something but it has always been my dream of going to the movies and watching a film with me casted as a main character. I know it is extremely hard to get there and it is mostly about luck in this industry but what are the chances of that ever happening? I'm not in acting for the fame or money I just really want that dream of me being in a movie like that and feeling proud of myself. I love movies so much and just seeing that would make my life well lived.
If not, how you you go about something like that? I’m a newer actor, I’ve taken several classes but currently have no credits.
I auditioned for a feature film a few weeks ago to play the news reporter, they came back and asked my agents if I would take the lead role. The character is attacked at the beginning and is in a wheel chair for the rest of the movie. I was fine with it until production sent me an email making sure I was comfortable with it as some able bodied actors aren’t comfortable playing roles in a wheelchair; and I didn’t really consider that. What are your thoughts on it? I have thought about it in the past, but because the character is only hurt from being attacked by the creature at the beginning I didn’t think much of it.
Hello- I'm recasting a few roles for a project. I've come more prepared today with the following assets: **Master of Ceremonies** $100: [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-HSmYxyLRpzisBuYdXZEOoYEgi3EHftQ?usp=share\_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-HSmYxyLRpzisBuYdXZEOoYEgi3EHftQ?usp=share_link) **Grot (foreman/brut)** $150 [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-A3QqO9bHV5YAB-Eg1eECwKZ5ic3olfh?usp=share\_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-A3QqO9bHV5YAB-Eg1eECwKZ5ic3olfh?usp=share_link) **Slim ("Thin Man") (henchmen/menacing)** $225 [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CT8hsKSpq8yIwvW96GvM30hPOH7YP2i?usp=share\_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CT8hsKSpq8yIwvW96GvM30hPOH7YP2i?usp=share_link) \--- Each folder contains reference video clips with the lines spoken at a low volume. Please use these reference clips for pacing. Your voice will be dubbed into these clips. If the actor in the clip is yelling across a large room, your acting should sound like your really yelling across the room and not "pretending" to yell. \--- Terms: you are giving me rights to edit your clips into my project. I am not selling this work. Its for fan-fiction. Submissions: please email your auditions to: [metropolis1927withsound@gmail.com](mailto:metropolis1927withsound@gmail.com) I cannot accept chat requests here since I'm not mobile (Apollo app) I apologize if I didn't reply to questions/auditions yesterday. The rules of the subreddit had changed since I last posted and my post was deleted. Thank you!
Hey everyone! Something I seem to be struggling with a lot is the process of “de-roling”, or coming out of a character after a rehearsal/ show is finished. I do have some ongoing struggles with mental illness & a tendency to dissociate, which I think makes de-roling a bit more tricky for me than for other friends I know in theatre. I seem to find myself becoming a bit too immersed in my characters, and sometimes I struggle to come back to myself when the show or rehearsal is over. It’s unintentional on my part, and can be a bit unsettling. I’ve been discussing this with my therapist as well, but would also love to seek advice from other actors who may have had similar experiences. What processes/ steps/ tricks have been helpful for you when it comes to stepping out of your character and grounding yourself? Acting seems to really dramatically improve my mental health, generally speaking, so I’m reluctant to consider quitting altogether. But I am hoping to work on establishing a little more clear boundaries between myself and my characters if that makes sense. Does anyone else struggle with this? What tricks have worked for you in the past? Any advice would be much appreciated!
I'm Australian and moving to London in a few months! Excited although anxious haha, any tips for actors living in London? I have a casual remote job lined up that will cover bills, rent, etc. Although would be up for another job in London both for extra spending money and to meet people. I'm eligible for Spotlight and will apply for that before I leave, and probably also Equity (as my MEAA membership in Aus should qualify me). Would also love to meet actors in London if anyone's game for it!
Hi night owls! I am an IMDB credited screenwriter looking to make my first short film (5-6 minutes) the catch is… I learned about this competition late and need to submit my final film by 10am PST (in 10 hours!) and I slacked on finding voice talent! I am looking for the following roles. For all roles please be over 18 and available to submit by 2am PST. ## News Anchor (x5): * 2-6 short lines * any age or gender, but you must sound professional and have the rhythm of a news anchor * voice/audio only * Sample Line: March 2023 marks just over two years since Ellie Miller’s app launched ## Little Sister: * 9 short lines * appear younger, 18-20 years old * any ethnicity * voice/audio only, a faux photo of you will appear on screen. * Sample Line: the world feels safe now, like I can do anything ## 911 operator * 3-4 short lines * any age or gender * voice/audio only * sample line: 9-1-1 what’s your emergency? ### Audio will be used in my short film for a completion. Depending on final result, it may be submitted to more completions. ## Pay * $20 for use of your audio in my film (Venmo) * IMDb credit * Link to final film to use for your reel **** you will be paid and credited regardless of if I finish this film on time to submit **** TW for actors: Theme of film is along the lines of black mirror. Not scary, but images of depression, s*uicide will be present. To apply: * message me role you would like. And an audio sample. * first come basis. I will update this when roles are filled. Once I have everyone selected, a group message will go out (BCC) with instructions and script segments. Thank you! Edited to add sample lines
My name is Jawad Asaria, and I’m a filmmaker. I made my first feature film last year in London ([https://www.imdb.me/jawad/](https://www.imdb.me/jawad/)) and am casting for my second feature film. I am looking for an 18-year-old Caucasian male, a 40-year-old Caucasian male, a Caucasian female in her mid-60s and a Caucasian female in her mid-40s. I am also seeking a production assistant with skills in rudimentary makeup/cosmetics and cinematography (preferably one with experience on RED or similar cinematic cameras). There will be ten days of filming although, for the female in her mid-60s, she will only be needed for two of them). If you are or know anyone who fits the above descriptions, please contact me via j4wad.\_ on Instagram or email me at [jawad@clapandcutrejects.com](mailto:jawad@clapandcutrejects.com). I can't promise you that I will reply to reddit messages, but I will try my hardest. This is a paid job, and we plan to aim for a festival release (shooting high, but aiming for Cannes ideally), followed by a theatrical release. As far as how much each actor will be paid, we're adopting a slightly different pay schedule, as I have decided to do this film as a one-crew team (following the general theme of me wanting to try making films in the 'hardest' ways possible). A pool of money is reserved for the six actors, who vary in screen time from 100 minutes to five minutes. The money will be distributed on a needs-basis as agreed by the actors. That money WILL go to the actors but I can't tell you how much you'll get (just that the pool is roughly 4000 GBP). This decision is made at the discretion of the actors, in order to ensure the best for film, with my guidance. I have taken a pledge not to receive money during the production of this film, of which I will be doing all the crew jobs for, and personally fronting a large portion of the money. I am here to make a film I can be proud of, not a quick dinner. I'm not a snake oil salesman and everything is covered by a production company, as well as the legal team attached to it. Everything is above-board. The film's logline is as follows: A suicide in the family and a teddy bear brings an estranged father to an uneasy reunion with his family, one of whom plans to kill him that night. If you think the concept of this film, or the fact you get full artistic freedom to explore your character interests you, please reach out to me using the previously mentioned avenues.
I graduated few years ago, as a new actor, I did a three student films as an extra, one of them was featured dancer extra role, but recent year I got casted as supporting role in two feature films, im wondering should I take those extra role credits for student films out? Or at least tBecause I don’t want be seen as an extra, i want to be seen as an actor
Weeee, you found me!
I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
I just wrote a few fun facts about Web For Actors
Would you like to take a look?
Click here to check them out. I hope it will cause involuntary audible response.
