Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
What's the formal name for the "actor professional photo" that everyone on IMDB has?
\- Not smiling \- Titled angle Torso and above
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Submit in other cities?
Moved to Oregon recently, I have worked on TV and film in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, New York City, and San Francisco. Disinterested in moving to LA currently because we just had a baby up here and really enjoy the area, and pricing in OR. I had an agent in SF that I recently parted with. My main question is Should I stick t…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Any actors in Orlando, Florida?
I am doing a project for my acting business class, presenting info on how to find gigs/stay alive in major cities ~other~ than NYC, LA, and Chicago, we chose Orlando. Obviously a lot of pro work would be at amusement parks- but if you have any kind of experience living, working, or auditioning in Orlando I would apprec…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Can you ever be overqualified for a voice acting job?
Wanted to get your thoughts on this, so recently I auditioned for a project, a fan made animation on newgrounds and they were looking for people and I wanted to be apart so I submitted my YouTube resume (a YouTube playlist containing my reels, showcase reels, and genre showcase etc). To the creator and a day later he g…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
How do I get voice actors for my Abridged Beastars Project?
I am unsure of a good place to promote the page I made for people to audition. What are some good websites I can use to promote this?
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
is 29 too late to jump on the acting "boat"?
i've wanted to do voice acting for a while. i do it sometimes as a casual thing for world of warcraft machinimas i make (and i really do put the most effort in the voice acting rather than the video editing and whatnot). i feel like actors, both voice and live action, have been doing this for awhile. like, you all have…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Does anyone else get sick of seeing celebrities kids getting acting opportunities that would change an ordinary actors life?
I swear the industry is full of nepotism and it’s so irritating. I was watching YouTube the other day and and ad popped up for a trailer of a new film staring Lily Rose-Depp (Johnny Depp’s kid) and so I read an article about her to see if she did any sort of training but not any that I could find. It seems she got offe…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
How do I handle patronizing comments from well meaning loved one?
For reference, my boyfriend was drinking last night and wanted to get into the topic of my career (or lack of one) for acting. I told him that with the pandemic, along with me not having fiscal/networking support that I have to work my way up from the bottom and play the waiting game (I’m wanting to do on stage musical…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Should I talk about my autism?
I am a 25 female actor diagnosed recently with autism. I see it as a strength more than a difficulty. However, I was wondering if I should be open about the fact that I am an autistic actor. I recently got a job as a host specifically for that and know that people are trying to hire autistic people to play autistic cha…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Classic/theatre-oriented training in LA (movement, voice, speech)
Apologies for the long post, TL;DR at the bottom. Before I annoy anyone with yet another LA class post, let me assure everyone that I am fairly familiar with the sub, and with the extensive list of reputable LA coaches by Truthteller that gets posted whenever someone asks about LA classes. I have researched almost all…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Alternatives to Central Casting
A casting director I spoke with recently mentioned that Central is not the only way to get work as a background actor in LA. Is anyone familiar with other agencies or CDs that you can register with to get BG work? Thanks!
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Demo Reel Debacle
So we all know that having a reel is essential to booking substantial jobs. It seems like you need one to even submit a self tape. Let’s have a reel discussion. Has anyone successfully made their own reel? Just filmed scenes/monologues yourself? Has anyone paid a company to produce a professional reel for you? I’ve don…
Reddit · 24 Mar 2021
Can I try to get an agent if I'm going to college?
Okay, so I'm currently a junior in High School and I live super close to New York City. I've done a ton of musical theater and drama acting, and I've taken classes. My question is whether I should look into getting an agent now, with about a year and a half before I go to college (maybe not near NYC and therefore not i…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
As a background performer, how do I venture out into bigger “background” type roles? Do I need an agent?
I apologize if I am using the incorrect term here. By “bigger background role” I mean someone who is not in a giant mosh pit or crowd of people. For example someone who directly interacts with a principal actor... and may have a small speaking role. For example a waitress who directly serves the principal actors/actres…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
Is there anything more I should be doing to develop my acting career
Im a 15 year old girl and I’m an aspiring actress. Due to Covid I can’t join a stage school or anything but I’m working from home. Right now I’m practicing my emotions,developing my skills,looking for online castings(I’ve already auditioned for one) and just improving myself etc. Is there anything else I should be work…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
Am I a fraud
Am I a fraud Hi so I had an audition back in January went real received a callback, callback went great as I’m being moved up in a small window of actors for a lead roll in a feature film. The problem I’m struggling with is 1. I’m nonunion, 2. My acting experience is only about a year and a half, and 3. I have no repre…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
What Surprised You Most When You First Started Working?
I’m trying to put together a list of things that can be unexpected or shocking once you start working. If you don’t have experience but want to contribute a question you have about how something is done, that is also helpful!! I’m putting some examples below. Anything about the industry, audition process, or behind the…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
The Actor and the Target
I found this book while browsing on my kindle and it's amazing. It makes so more sense on an intuitive level than anything I've read or been taught up to this point. Has anyone else read it or found it helpful?
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
I created a free Android app to help actors make stronger choices for their verbs / intentions!
**NOTE: Link to download the app from the Google Play Store is in the comments!** If you're an actor you are probably familiar with the idea of *verbs and intentions*, in other words **how you are going to get what you want** from your scene partner(s). This app serves as a reference to help you make stronger choices f…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
I just started voice acting and an author wants me to voice act a commercial for his new book. What should I do to make sure it will turn out great?
I recently have gotten into voice acting and one of the professors at my university knows a childrens book author who needed a voice actor for a commercial on one of his new childrens books he is releasing, and my professor told him about me, and he is interested in letting me audition for it, this is a HUGE thing for…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
Read Jenna Fischer's book - it'll answer your questions!
I think I've seen it mentioned in the comments here before, but I just want to reemphasize that **Jenna Fischer's book "The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide"** is absolute must-read material. I'd venture to guess it answers 95% of the questions I see posted in this sub (though of course there are always additional insigh…
Reddit · 23 Mar 2021
Interview with Fallout 4's Captain Kells, Tim Russ
Tim Russ sat down and discussed Fallout 4 and other topics on the podcast Movie Reviews from an Alternate Earth. [https://alternatemovies.buzzsprout.com/1391980/8190218-tim-russ-interview](https://alternatemovies.buzzsprout.com/1391980/8190218-tim-russ-interview) Tim also talks about the experiences he's had doing voic…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2021
The career seems to keep calling my interest!
Acting has actually been my childhood dream since I was a teenager. I'm 30 now and still have not started my career yet. I'm actually not deterred by that because there are people who started professionally acting in their 30s, 40s, shit even their 50s I heard. Anyway, due to lack of resources I could never seem to get…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2021
A QUESTION ALL TEENAGERS HAVE
Hi, I am 17 and I live in india. I will be pursuing my further studies in the US and I have decided to do my major in theater. A lot of people told me to do else and keep a BACKUP but if I really love the craft, I don't see a reason as to why I should do anything else. The question that I have is that I find it difficu…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2021
New voice actor looking for help on starting off?
So I’ve been looking into getting into voice acting and I have a kinda good mic, I have a hyper x quad cast but I’m looking into getting into voice acting such as gigs and just practicing getting my voice better so any help would be nice!
Reddit · 22 Mar 2021
question
I just got new headshots and the photographer sent them to me as both “Hi-Res edits” and “Web-Res edits”. Does it matter which ones I send to my agents/which ones to put on casting sites, print out, etc. ? Which ones do I use for what ? I already put the web res ones on actors access and i’m a bit worried. I’m confused…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2021
Acting Pitfalls, Pet Peeves & Cringe
We’ve all seen the videos. Terrible, over dramatic acting. Or under dramatic acting. It’s fun and painful in equal measures to watch a disaster in motion; but what are some of the things that *make* those disasters? What, in your opinion, identifies a bad performance? What makes you cringe in acting, and how would you…
Reddit · 22 Mar 2021
I don’t know whether I should go back to my acting workshop
I originally attended a local theatre group when I was 14, I did a play with them in our towns theatre but when I was 15 the group got shut down and the only theatre in town was shut down. A year later I started attending a workshop for film and television in the city, it’s a successful workshop and it’s opened a lot o…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Do you compensate your readers for self-tapes? If so, how?
I usually ask my sister or my mom to be my reader when I do self-tapes. They're super gracious about it, but I'd love to start taping with my actor buddies, either via Zoom or at a local studio space, depending on everyone's comfort level. I usually buy my family a meal or something. When you ask friends to help you do…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Actors on IG/social heavy can you explain something to me about social media etiquette...?
I am out of the social media loop y’all! I’m an actress in her early 40’s (I’m a WOC and I often play younger) and I hate social but I am so curious about something... A friend overheard another actress say “she doesn’t like me” and when my friend inquired why she said, “because I followed (me) on IG and (me) didn’t fo…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Raya and the Last Dragon is a Major Milestone for Voice Actors
Raya and the Last Dragon is a major milestone for voice actors and arguably represents a potential shift in the industry. Read more about it at https://www.codystewartvo.com/blog/raya-and-the-last-dragon-is-a-voice-over-milestone
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Thoughts on pushing the boundaries (nudity)
This post is very abstract and just interested in general ideas and isn’t meant to target/shame anyone for their choices. Okay, so, throughout film history, there has been a niche of artistic filmmaking that indulges in depicting very graphic/explicit/unsimulated sex acts on camera. Of course, choosing to perform a nud…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Advice on the hiring process
Hello, I was looking to hire some voice actors for a small motion comic project and was wondering how the hiring process goes. I understand that auditions are done, but I was wondering if voice actors have a portfolio of sorts? I have experience hiring artists to draw comics and was wondering if it’s a similar process.…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
LA-Based Voice Actress for Fantasy Comedy Pilot Presentation
Hi! I'm looking to cast someone for the part of one of the three main characters for a pilot presentation (5-7 minute animated short). Must be LA-Based or able to connect remotely with a high quality home setup (I want to be able to direct the recording session). The character is a young adult elven woman (20's/30's) w…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Social media followers matter?
Hi guys! Does social media follower count really matter or affect casting? I read some vlogs about it and want to confirm to your personal experience. I just believe that actors are not really that active to social media. Plus if yes, is it okay to post portraits of yourself or leave a little mystery to your personalit…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
They’re filming something on my street. What do actors do in these situations?
I know the answer is probably a big, fat LEAVE THEM ALONE, but if you’re a newish actor curious about the process, what’s ok? Is it ok to watch the process at a distance? Is it ok for a quick chat with someone on your street if they’re not busy? Can you ask them if they need extras? (Kidding.) They film a lot in my are…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
How do you stay motivated?
If this is the wrong community for this, please definitely let me know and I will delete and repost somewhere else if necessary. Some Background: I want to start this off by saying I'm 23 years old, and mentally in a very rough place at the moment, I've only got a semester and a half left until I get my AS degree in Fi…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
LOOKING FOR MAIN VOICE ACTOR FOR VILLAIN
im making this gta film which is quite important to me. i want a voice actor for the villain. i want to pick someone right because it's a big role and i wanna capture my vision right this time. this is also FREE work im not paying. this film is solely for entertainment and fun purposes and will be released on my channe…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
Really curious about something
If there are voice actors/actresses who have worked on popular media, during the recording of certain media, are there any forms or documents talking about leaking certain stuff about said project to the internet or other means of communication? If so, what are they? (if it's okay to talk about it) and how was it like…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
HELP- Is this unprofessional- or using initiative?
Okay, so long story short: My agent recently just dropped me as she is quitting the industry and I've contacted every other agency in my country and either been ignored or told they aren't taking clients on. So I'm now an actor seeking representation. My friend has asked me to help with a self tape audition from a pilo…
Reddit · 21 Mar 2021
How do I get started with my voice acting career?
I am an aspiring voice actor, I just need some guidance on where to start with getting into the field. For context I live in a small town in upstate New York
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
you guys think that there’s some actors that really use height lifting insoles and boots? If so who would you think does???
Just wondering
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
Has anyone here ever met a famous actor if so who? First impressions ?how they act towards you?
bored
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
Demos
So I'm wanting to be a voice actor. I have a Blue Yeti X mic. And I think that might be good enough, but I'm not sure what I should use for my demos, as well as where I should upload that demo.
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
Question about age on a job.
I want to apply for a job, but the age range has changed from when I saw it originally. I believe it started out around 15-19, but now it is solely at 18. Does this mean they only want actors who are 18 years old? That's what I'm assuming, but I'd like to make sure.
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
I hate Self Tapes SO MUCH. Casting is SO SPOILED. Auditions should be ZOOM ONLY. I'm tired of all the responsibility being outsourced to actors!!!
the worst part is, nobody seems to care! when I first starting getting self tapes a few years back, I wouldn't even fucking DO them, because I was so angry. Like, what? you can't even be bothered to rent an audition room? You can't even be bothered to READ opposite the actors you want to bring in? You expect the actor…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
Is casting networks subscription worth it?
Hi! Thanks for letting me joint your group! I am a 20 year old actress from CT. I have been acting since I was 8 and haven’t had luck finding an agency. Most of them want me to move which I can’t do currently. I haven’t been in anything since covid hit and I’m so ready to jump back in! I have IMDb pro account and apply…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
Plumbing emotions
I have been acting for awhile now, but the biggest struggle I have faced is allowing myself to be vulnerable on stage or on camera. What methods do you use to get yourself out of your head and explore deeper emotions? What schools (Hagen, Stanislavsky, Meisner, etc,) have you found that helped you most? (I know differe…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
Can someone tell me why I have this
Ok I have this thing where if I'm alone and acting in front of a camera I'm completely fine but when I'm with someone even just taking a video and have to act seriously I always laugh and smile its really annoying and I'm scared that i might not be able to be an actor when I'm of age because of it I'm scared ill go in…
Reddit · 20 Mar 2021
How many actors do agents represent?
what’s a solid number? Do agents who represent 50 actors each do well? I know some represent 100 and some represent 5- but how much does yours represent?