So for context I don’t live anywhere near Texas or Los Angeles but I heard though that bangzoom does live auditions and whoever wins gets a paid role but seeing that not a lot people do win and that kinda did bring my hopes down but question I need to ask do you need to participate in the bangzoom audition to become a voice actor !!
Notice: Please do not DM through Reddit, if there’s anything not mentioned in the doc we can answer them through email! Hello, I’m the director of ‘Featherlight’, a 3D animation student production at Hongik University. We’re looking for voice actors for our female characters. (Please note while all characters are listed as female, actors of all gender identities are welcome to audition for a role that suits their vocal range.) The running time of the entire film is approx 6-7 minutes, with estimated less than 10 lines for each character (not including non verbal sounds). **RATE** $40/hour, additional $20 for video reference Recording will be done through giving live direction in Discord. We also request for voice actors to film their facial acting as reference material for animators. **ROLES** •1 Main Character (Female): American accent, young adult/teen, initially timid -> confident character arc •2 Supporting Antagonist Characters (Female): Adult female, experimenting with American/British accents VA Cast: [https://app.notion.com/p/Voice-Actor-Casting-Details-398415f2cc0b8055931edabfa35ec46d?source=copy\_link](https://app.notion.com/p/Voice-Actor-Casting-Details-398415f2cc0b8055931edabfa35ec46d?source=copy_link) **AUDITION** You are welcome to audition for multiple roles, or several voices for one role. Please read through our VA cast document for details of characters and audition through this [form](https://forms.gle/kcYKYaCXW6NdBaCF8). If you have any questions, please email: [featherlight.anim@gmail.com](mailto:featherlight.anim@gmail.com) Thank you for your consideration, we’re looking forward to hearing your applications!
I’m turning 19 this year and I’m starting college next year and wanted to know if I can do voice acting courses to be a professional as well as be an animator and still have a chance of making it in either industry or if it’s realistic?
I came across a Minecraft video on Instagram where the creator has an incredibly calm, slow, comforting narration style. It's not dramatic or overly energetic. It feels very natural, almost like someone quietly telling you a story, and it's really relaxing to listen to. I'd love to learn how to speak like that. Is there a specific name for this type of voice or narration style? Are there any voice actors, YouTubers, or coaches I should study? I'm also looking for practical advice. How can I train my voice to sound calmer, smoother, and more comforting? Are there breathing exercises, speaking techniques, or daily practice routines that helped you? I'd really appreciate any tips, resources, or examples. Thanks!
I'm looking for **three voice** actors to voice multiple characters in a soulslike with a somber fantasy atmosphere. For each voice, both american or british accent are fine, but preferably a weak or no accent. Deadline for auditions is **August 2nd.** The base rate for this project is **$200 per VA.** (Recording should take about 1 hour) However, if your personal rate is higher, please indicate so in your audition. **VA1, Physician of Birth:** I am looking for a male voice (sounding 30-60 years old). The Physician is sick. He coughs and retches a lot. His sanity has started to go, but he is still holding on. His craziness and sickness is contrasted by being very polite. The Physician of Birth needs 64 lines totalling to about 6 minutes of dialogue. **VA2, Villager & Immortal Child:** I am looking for a male voice (sounding 20-50 years old). The villager is simple minded, selfish and throws tantrums if things don’t go his way. He has a deep voice that has a dumbish nature to it. The Immortal Child has a low booming voice and speaks in simple and short sentences. Even though it's a large creature, there is a child-like nature to it. The Villager & Immortal Child need 95 lines totalling to about 8 minutes of dialogue. **VA3, Devout:** I am looking for a female voice (sounding 60-90 years old) The devout is an old hag that is bitter, but hides her bitterness through sarcastic remarks and hag-like laughs. The Devout needs 85 lines totalling to about 7 minutes of dialogue. **If you are interested, I'd love to hear your audition or any questions you may have. You can find the full casting call here:** [**https://docs.google.com/document/d/16I1fnh33GRpAfD05eDnzBaT6RPYfbF\_thE0X68nYEGQ/edit?usp=sharing**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16I1fnh33GRpAfD05eDnzBaT6RPYfbF_thE0X68nYEGQ/edit?usp=sharing)
I love getting to play different roles, living lives I would never get to. Being on stage or set is such a high. My least favorite part is the uncertainty of not knowing when the next job is, sometimes the hustle is more exhausting than the actual job. What about you?
**Please read before applying:** For organization purposes, **I will only be accepting message requests through** **Discord**, as it is our primary workspace. I will not be responding to Reddit DMs due to bots and spam. **Discord:** @ Armoredboi **Development Server:** [Discord Link](https://discord.gg/JSngMhuvMx) **Application Form:** [Google Form](https://forms.gle/xmSUkTHS77zsTT7i8) Howdy!! We are opening additional voice acting opportunities for **HYPEROXIA**, a Roblox game currently in development. We are looking for voice actors for both **lead** and **supporting** roles. To be clear: This is **not** a narration role. This is a **voice acting** role. We are looking for performers who can bring character, emotion, personality, and believability to their lines. Clean audio quality and reliability are important. **Payment:** Lead roles: **$100–$200 + project royalties** Supporting roles: Paid at a fixed **per-word rate**, which we are open to discussing. Please review the available information and submit an application if interested. We are excited to hear new voices for the project.
Hola compañeros Actores y talentos multifacéticos.
Hey fellow Actors and multi-hyphenates.
For the indie horror game Abaddon. Looking for a voice actor to play a 9-year-old American child (important character, but not a lot of text, around 200-300 words). Need convincing child voice. Paid position - $100 for the actor. Will be paid securely through PayPal. DM or comment with demo reel (child voice samples preferred) Thanks!
I saw several posts here hating on live action actors voicing cartoons but what about this guy? John Astin is iconic as any Gomez live action or animated
I’m a voice actor, I’ve been doing it for about a year, but I still don’t have anywhere to record. I don’t have my own room, so I’ve been using the car. It’s quiet, private, and the audio actually comes out great. The issue is I live in Florida, and sitting in a car during summer heat is rough, since the temperature usually hits around 90–100°F. So now I’m stuck with nowhere I can practice or record. Any suggestions.
Hello! I’m a young actor and I need tips on how to angrily yell. Everytime I’m doing a monologue with an intense moment where yelling is called for, I sound like a squeaky little kid. How do you produce a more convincing sound?
We've all had them: The audition horror stories. The auditions that were simply awful experiences due to things out of your control.That's not the point of this post. We're going to keep things light and laughable.I want to hear your Audition Dum-Dum Stories. The instances where, due to your own foolishness you totally biffed the audition in a laughably bad way. The auditions where you look back at it and call yourself a dum-dum because you made a bad acting choice or did something that caused yourself to get out of the running for the role for any number of dumb actions you did.Here is my entry for the Audition Dum-Dum Awards:I was just starting out in pursuing acting seriously. Scouring BackStage West. Sending out headshots and resumes. This was about thirty years ago...so I've obviously learned a few things to do -- and not do -- since then.I was able to get an audition for a role for a feature film. Not the lead role, but the lead's best friend. One of those stereotypical happy-go-lucky, best friend types that were all the rage back in the 1990s that would have that third act turn to give the lead the good advice to follow, due to his own inability to take life seriously. I was perfect for the role -- definitely not the leading man type, comedy was my forte, and I had a look that would definitely work for it -- I actually resembled a young Howard Stern, hair and all. I memorized the scene (so I wouldn't be tied to the script) and was ready to crush it!And here's where my bad choices started.1. I showed up to the audition in a Hawaiian shirt and shorts. *facepalm* Because nothing reads better as "fun-loving best friend" than Hawaiian shirt and shorts.2. I wore sunglasses during the audition *face. palm*, tossing them across the room at a key moment in the scene to demonstrate my dramatic turn. *Face Palm.*3. I actually crossed the room to the reader *FacePalm!* and patted them on the shoulder at the end of the scene, while I said something to the effect of "There you go!", as the line dictated. *FACEPALM!*Yes...I can actually hear you saying something to the effect of, "You dum-dum!" as you're reading this (language definitely cleaned up). Needless to say, I did not get the part (surprise, surprise!). Thankfully, I was able to quickly figure out all my missteps, and ensured I never did them again, chalking it up to me being a major dum-dum.There's my self-nomination. Can anyone beat that?
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I'll do most, if not all, of my pay can be discussed, mostly it's 5 cents a word
Hi everyone! I’m the writer of Storm Chasers, an action-oriented audio drama based on a D&D campaign. We’re starting production on our second season and are looking to bring in a few new voices to round out the existing cast. We’ll be doing live recording sessions over Discord - the pay rate is $25/hour. The season will consist of 13 30-45 minute episodes. We’re currently looking for two voices. One female (RP British Accent) and one feminine-leaning/higher register for a gender-fluid character. This is an ensemble cast, and we’re looking for talent with range and open to voicing additional minor or secondary characters throughout the season. The full character breakdown and additional details can be found at our casting document here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F6jrXtDIFWhN8X627jkCpB-hv8s0BfnzwlF816A7-fI/edit?usp=sharing Thanks everyone, and looking forward to hearing your auditions!
I think I remember hearing somewhere that back in quarantine, some voice actors just used their closets to record, but they had the benefits of living alone and having regular walls. Help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi all - I've been booked for my first paid gig on ACX (yay!) Since joining in June. It's a sci-fi novel, exactly my kind of thing, mostly English and American accents. However I've just learned that an alien race appears later in the book and are written as having a Jamaican dialect. In sending the manuscript the writer has said -without prompting - "if you can't do that, don't worry about it", meaning we could potentially change the accent. However I don't want the writer to change their intentions because of me! I'm certain I could do a reasonable accent on a technical level, and if so I want to ensure that it's an earnest attempt at bringing the author's work to life. He seems totally unphased (or he wouldn't have hired me). Does anyone have advice on kind of guiding themselves through accents or characters that they've felt that concern for, in terms of worrying about caricaturing or coming across as insulting/inappropriate? This may be a non-issue - "it's in the script, so do it" - but as a relative newbie to audiobooks I would really welcome some experienced advice.
Hi, everyone! A few voice actors and I got together to create an original skit I created about my character Barnaby, the Shopkeep, who has this nasty habit of selling interesting gear to adventurers.
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To all voice actors, narrators, and audiobook talents worldwide: I’m a Chinese voice over service provider based in China documenting a wildly contradictory ACX audio scam. This scammer opens with hyper-professional, industry-savvy casting talk that easily fools voice talents—especially me, as this was my very first project on ACX and I was unfamiliar with the platform’s official workflow, yet every money-grubbing trick he pulls afterward is clumsy, amateur and unintentionally hilarious. I share this full timeline to warn all global voice artists. # Full Scam Breakdown (Expert Industry Disguise vs Ridiculous Low-Quality Scam Tactics) **Stage 1: Near-Perfect Industry Impersonation (High Deceptiveness at First Contact)** I first received a casting message on ACX from a contact named Kieran Layson, email: [kieranlayson@gmail.com](mailto:kieranlayson@gmail.com). The scammer fully mastered standard casting processes, requested voice demos and full recording equipment specifications, using authentic industry terms for voice recording, audio post-production, dry file delivery and bilingual localization with zero amateur loopholes, making the cooperation appear entirely legitimate. SCREENSHOTS-Initial casting email from Kieran Layson requesting demo & recording gear details https://preview.redd.it/6rs7pk25l5bh1.png?width=922&format=png&auto=webp&s=e6647b835557a941a44d924cbed1920f8ebcf399 https://preview.redd.it/dkjxfqa6l5bh1.png?width=1049&format=png&auto=webp&s=7a1690bca84ff0504d1f35801caa5dc2e448e869 https://preview.redd.it/wfmrz8k9l5bh1.png?width=1079&format=png&auto=webp&s=d6f24513f80e40c303908e67a02778a5ffa2c8e8 We agreed on the preliminary fee: £3,000 for Chinese voice recording, plus an extra £300 for English-to-Chinese translation work, totaling GBP 3,300 for the Chinese version. # Stage 2: First Clumsy Forged Payment Slip (Silly Beginner Mistake) Shortly after I submitted edited Chinese dry voice files, the fraudster sent a falsified bank transfer receipt as proof of payment. Key details of the fake receipt: Issuing Institution: POPLAR CREDIT UNION Stated Transfer Amount: £3,300.00 Transaction Date: June 28th, 2026 But there is an obvious fatal error: the recipient field was incorrectly filled with the scammer’s own name “Kieran s Layson” instead of my personal information, which directly proves the receipt was forged. SCREENSHOT--First forged £3300 transaction receipt with name error https://preview.redd.it/u0qjr6ghl5bh1.png?width=644&format=png&auto=webp&s=dd3bbb86f60512acd5a5156fa4f0a7d8dd0dee27 **Stage 3: Rotate Multiple Fake Identities to Confuse Me** Immediately after sending this flawed fake bank slip, the scammer or fraud group switched to a brand-new fake contact identity: Leon Schneider, with email address [leonschn10@gmail.com](mailto:leonschn10@gmail.com). This new persona reached out to me, claiming the project required an additional full English voice-over recording. He updated the full project pricing: £3,000 for Mandarin narration, £3,000 for English narration, plus the existing £300 bilingual script translation fee, with a new total agreed project compensation of GBP 6,300. https://preview.redd.it/hkhms8iwl5bh1.png?width=774&format=png&auto=webp&s=e4461c0dc6efe29649eb14aa56b67f2d2b61bae9 **Stage 4: Second Fake Declined Receipt (Tiny “Upgrade”, Still Obviously Forged)** Standard cross-border remittances only take 3 working days to arrive, yet I waited 3 days with zero funds hitting my bank account. When I messaged to ask about the missing payment, the scammer Kieran Layson, email: [kieranlayson@gmail.com](mailto:kieranlayson@gmail.com) claimed every transfer attempt had failed, and sent a second forged bank receipt labeled “Declined”. This second fake slip showed minor “progress” compared to his first clumsy draft — he finally fixed the payee field and correctly typed my real name this time! It’s almost funny how he tried to polish his forgery craft after his first embarrassing name typo fail. But even with this tiny correction, the whole document remained a fabricated fake bank record with no legitimate transaction behind it. Second fake receipt core info: Issuer: POPLAR CREDIT UNION Amount: £6,300.00 Status: Declined Date: July 1st, 2026 Funny detail: Scammer learned from his last mistake, updated the payee to my real name to make the fake slip slightly more convincing. SCREENSHOT – Second updated forged £6300 declined transfer receipt (scammer fixed the payee name this time https://preview.redd.it/y0iuiza1m5bh1.png?width=704&format=png&auto=webp&s=391d83afb423c8eb5f4113d23db90050a482e6d8 While sending this flawed fake receipt, the same scammer or fraud group switched identities and sent a separate recruitment message via ACX under the name “Recruitment Team”, directing me to a new mailbox: [pauldanterofficial@gmail.com](mailto:pauldanterofficial@gmail.com) to discuss commercial voice projects. https://preview.redd.it/1p2h5nlum5bh1.png?width=705&format=png&auto=webp&s=e81f9af39da937e0df5b9be337473af19ddb0018 **Stage 5: Phishing Email With Another Laughable Identity Mix-Up** Next, the scammer sent a mail pushing a suspicious self-made corporate payroll portal link: [https://mybank.encoresafesolutions.info](https://link.wtturl.cn/?target=https://mybank.encoresafesolutions.info&scene=im&aid=582478&lang=zh) , claiming I had to register and bind my bank details on this third-party site to resolve the supposed transfer failure and unlock my full payment. This website is a confirmed phishing trap built to steal voice talents’ bank account numbers, verification codes and all private financial information. This email contained another ridiculous, obvious identity loophole: the sending mailbox was [kieranlayson@gmail.com](mailto:kieranlayson@gmail.com) (the first fake contact), but the signature at the bottom shamelessly signed off as “Leon Schneider”, two completely separate fake personas mixed in one single mail. It’s clear the scammer was too lazy to switch email accounts properly and blew his cover by accident. SCREENSHOT – Phishing mail screenshot with obvious identity bug: Sent from Kieran’s mailbox, signed off as Leon https://preview.redd.it/7hwsgfjim5bh1.png?width=744&format=png&auto=webp&s=50a712b42bd7926a76adf63508cb9db0c09c46f6 **Stage 6: Scam Logic Falls Apart Immediately When Challenged+Absurd Upfront Fee Demand** To test the scammer’s tactics, I explained that I am based in China and cannot access overseas websites without a VPN service. I told him I did not have the budget to pay for a VPN subscription, and asked if he could cover the VPN fees upfront so I could log into their banking portal to receive payment. The scammer immediately abandoned the phishing website login demand entirely and shifted to a brand-new extortion scheme: demanding an upfront currency conversion clearance fee of £150 (CNY 1359). He lied that this mandatory bank charge would unlock the full £6,300 payment once transferred. SCREENSHOTS – Emails demanding £150 upfront conversion clearance fee https://preview.redd.it/nvidvpwjm5bh1.png?width=831&format=png&auto=webp&s=d9a410ecab1eee79b2fd6b63c253ab8f661ecb44 **Stage 7: Random Personal WeChat QR Code** Right after this email, he sent the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen: a screenshot of a private personal WeChat Pay QR code registered under “Isah法拉(\*\*\*H)”. It is utterly ridiculous that he claimed to represent a British production firm using UK credit union banking, yet demanded I pay international bank clearance fees via a domestic Chinese personal payment tool. There is absolutely no logical link between a UK corporate account and an individual’s WeChat QR code—this trick is so amateurish and poorly thought out that anyone can spot the scam straight away, laying bare just how low-quality his fraudulent ploys are. SCREENSHOT – Hilarious random personal WeChat Pay QR code sent to collect the fake clearance fee https://preview.redd.it/iav818mem5bh1.png?width=604&format=png&auto=webp&s=89f068b83b163a09bd314e73570c82718964c306 # Core Contrast: Convincing Professional Opening vs Clumsy, Comedic Scam Tactics 1. Near-perfect industry disguise at first contact He mastered all core voice-over casting protocols, professional equipment, good environment, specific tone, bilingual localization requirements, making him indistinguishable from genuine production clients in initial talks. Many voice talents would trust him fully based solely on his industry knowledge. 2. Constant silly, low-effort mistakes in all financial scam steps • First fake bank slip had his own name written as payment recipient • Mixed two separate fake identities within a single email • Only fixed one obvious error on his second forged receipt, leaving the rest of the document fake • Abandoned his entire phishing website demand the moment I asked him to cover minor VPN costs • Pretended to represent a formal British financial institution yet only supplied a random personal Chinese WeChat QR code to collect international bank fees # Key Red Flags (Professional Voice Talent Checklist) 1. Do not fully trust a client just because they use authentic voice-over industry casting language; polished professional opening lines can be memorized scripted bait for scams. 2. Watch for multiple rotating fake names, mailboxes and ACX accounts from the same contact—scammers use this tactic to mimic multiple company departments, yet often mix up their own personas by accident. 3. Carefully examine all bank transfer screenshots; obvious logical errors on payment slips are dead giveaways of cheap digital forgeries. 4. Any off-platform third-party banking/payroll links shared outside ACX official settlement channels are phishing traps designed to steal your bank credentials. 5. Legitimate global voice-over clients cover all cross-border conversion, transfer and clearance fees. Any request for talents to send upfront money is definite fraud. 6. Extreme logical mismatch between their claimed corporate identity and payment methods (UK production company asking for money via random personal Chinese WeChat QR codes) is an undeniable scam marker. **Global Voice Actor Safety Guidelines** 1．Never deliver complete finalized dry voice files or full translation work without a signed formal contract and agreed advance deposit, no matter how professional the client’s initial casting message reads. 2．Always cross-check all emails and payment screenshots for careless contradictory details, typos and identity mix-ups—these small silly mistakes expose scammers easily. 3．Reject all external third-party banking or payment portals sent by off-platform clients; only use ACX’s official built-in settlement tools. 4．Test suspicious clients by asking them to cover minor auxiliary costs required for payment access; genuine clients will not immediately pivot to new money demands when challenged. 5．Never accept client-provided bank transfer screenshots as proof of completed payment; only confirm incoming funds via your official bank transaction history records. **Final Reminder** This scam group targets global voice actors on ACX specifically. Their deep understanding of voice-over production and casting makes their professional disguise extremely deceptive. Please share this full alert to all voiceover communities worldwide to protect every voice talent from wasted labor and financial loss. (Note: This document records real personal experience for anti-fraud warning
Is anyone here looking to take on a client that is a manager?
I write ethical, human, and socially conscious stories across various genres, all focused on the overlooked communities of society. I am proudly interested in sharing these stories with international producers and production companies. Dear fellow artists, especially producers – I kindly invite you to read my full bio. I would truly appreciate it.
More than a year since my [first ever](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/1ki8a0z/how_is_working_with_audio_engineers_like/) post in this sub and I've learned so much to heart that I took all the advice I've gotten to the booth, especially in figuring out my approach as an AE and learning to communicate with the director and the voice actor, such suggesting possible dialogue changes to match the flaps. It's not totally perfect but many of the VA's I've been working with on this production have noted that I've improved so much since this project began (it's a foreign soap opera that we've dubbed in our language and it's currently airing now here in the PH). Now that we've wrapped, it's just so weird thinking how green I was when this was handed to me while I was still inexperienced as a tech in September. But towards the end, I now managed to get a hang of it now. I've also kinda dabbled in providing additional voices, from doing random soundbites to whistles and whatever reax is needed so it's interesting when I finally get to hear myself once those episodes I'm in air (I've done voiceover before for [a defunct TV channel](https://x.com/VickyRuffoWeb/status/1746318524186780149) so I'm familiar with the ropes but voiceover announcing is different from dubbing for sure). It's is an interesting time now being a part of this industry because of the challenges that could upend our jobs and livelihood. I can only hope for the best because I love where I am right now. :) Thanks.
EDIT: so it appears Vocaster app may be the culprit in this. I saw that the mixer volume was set to 100 and as I lower it the buzzing kind of faded away, so I think it was amplifying it so now I’m trying to find that sweet spot between the physical knob and the apps volume. Hello, voice actors! I’ve recently run into somethis problem where sometimes I hear buzz in my playback after recording. I’m not sure if I’m going crazy in thinking it comes and goes but it’s beeen there’re lately. It’s not super loud or anything but it lives under my voice and I thought I’d reach out to you lovely people to gather possible fixes. Set-up: Windows Microsoft surface 4 laptop DAW: REAPER Mic: FIFINE K688 Audio Interface: Vocaster 1 Headphones: PS5 Pulse wired TroyStudio Vocal Box I feel like this started when I started using the V1. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
***TL;DR I have no idea how to network my way through the entertainment industry and I could really use some help.*** I've been booking small professional jobs for over three years now, and I have current representation through a small agency. I make and post my own original content online which is relevant to the work I want to do professionally; my videos consistently get thousands of views per post, and occasionally hit numbers around 300,000-600,000 views on some of my videos. I learn and study everything I can about my craft, and have been cast to work with over 20 different teams across audiobooks, video games, and animation. I've also had my demo professionally appraised and been told that it is definitely good enough to be competitive in professional arenas. *But...* My current representation is seriously underwhelming, and has told me to only expect 3-4 auditions PER YEAR from them. I've been trying to reach out to better agencies but they won't respond to my emails and I can't get past the receptionist when I call. Everywhere I search for help just tells me that I need connections and referrals to break through to where I want to be, but unfortunately connections don't just fall out of the sky and I haven't made any natural connections in the work that I've done that can help me with this. I want to work in anime and video games more than anything, and I really think I'm ready to move up to bigger and better places than where I am. I think I just need to make some industry friends, but I have no idea where to even begin there. I've tried reaching out to working voice actors who have strong online presences, and if they even respond they're very vague and don't want to talk about who specifically gave them the referral that sling-shotted their career into the big leagues. I've looked into paying for coaching sessions to possibly get an hour of one-on-one time with someone who has industry connections, but anyone who would be worth talking to costs hundreds of dollars per hour and I don't want to spend that kind of money on something that might not even help. And same with online classes and workshops, I don't want to spend my small voice acting budget on a ticket into a zoom meeting where twelve other people are competing for a coaches' attention for a few hours, and then come out the other side having functionally accomplished nothing. Does anyone know how I can get some face time with someone who has connections? I'm in the NYC area., googling in-person networking events doesn't get any results, and like I said my attempts to call or email agencies don't even get me past the front desk. Any help would be amazingly appreciated, especially if any agents, coaches, or working voice actors would like to weigh in on it. If anyone is interested in hearing my demo, you can find it [HERE](https://youtu.be/OAkLQuy8XzI?si=9e6F2NcEQ7HneW4U). *Thank you very much, and apologies for the semi-rant.*
What is one thing that keeps you motivated in this crazy and competitive industry?
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I just watched Keke Palmer's Vanity Fair rewatch of her career, and it's such a beautiful reflection on what it actually means to grow up in this industry and build a career that lasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSG3d7dNmZA She walks through Akeelah and the Bee, True Jackson VP, Hustlers, Nope, One of Them Days, I Love Boosters, and the infamous "Sorry to this man" moment, and I couldn't stop taking notes about the craft, mentorship, and mindset that has kept her working for over 20 years.Here are the takeaways that stood out to me most:On mentorship and connecting to emotion: She talks about how Angela Bassett helped her cry in a scene as a child by drawing a parallel between the character's life and Keke's own relationship with her mom. She calls Angela and Laurence Fishburne "my first teachers in the industry," and you can hear how deeply that shaped her approach to acting.On growing up on set: She's honest about how hard it was to have kid feelings suppressed in a professional workplace as a child actor. "As a kid you are supposed to be able to be unreasonably angry, unreasonably sad, but because it was so much at stake, I just couldn't do it." It's such a raw, vulnerable admission about the cost of the career.On listening as an actor: She says she hears lines as music and always tries to serve the scene by listening to what instrument her scene partner is playing, then supporting it. That framework alone is worth the whole video.On reinventing across career stages: Hustlers was a full "reintroduction" for her as an adult, and she's honest about how difficult the transition from kid star to adult actor really is. The auditions get harder, the feedback slows down, and you have to rebuild everything.Which brings me to my question for all of you actors out there: Which working actor's career retrospective, interview, or masterclass has taught you the most about your craft? What did they say that stuck with you? Whether it's Meryl at the Actors Studio, Denzel talking about faith and preparation, Viola talking about vulnerability, or a Keke Palmer sit-down like this one, share the moments that shaped how you approach your work. And drop a link or clip in the comments!
(Please read this post until the end. I won't reply to any messages that don't follow the instructions. The rate is listed in the title.) Hi! I'm looking for an experienced male voice actor from the US, around 20 to 35 years old, for a YouTube channel that's currently in development. Ideally, this will become a long term opportunity, but for now I can only guarantee the first video. Also, these videos take some time to produce, so there will be a gap between each one. The style of the channel will be similar to one called Jackpockets. Please take a look at it so you can better understand what I'm looking for. Your voice doesn't have to sound the same, it just needs to fit the style of the videos. I'm not looking for an overly acted, movie style voice. I'm looking for something more natural, just like in the reference channel. Requirements: * Good quality audio * Male, around 20 to 35 years old * A portfolio. Ideally, it includes previous YouTube videos, but that's not required. Please do not apply if you don't meet all of these requirements, and make sure your initial message includes a link to your portfolio. I will only reply to DMs, not comments on this post. Your voice will not be used for AI training or any other AI related purposes. Also, I'm Spanish, so if you happen to speak Spanish, that's definitely a plus, but it's not a deciding factor. Thanks!
What do you all think about having a free weekly community Zoom where filmmakers can simply connect, share ideas, get honest feedback, and learn from one another?No pressure. No pitching. Just a space where writers, directors, actors, producers, and anyone passionate about film making can be heard, collaborate, and grow together.Would this be something you'd join? I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas before taking it any further.
I had a blast for three weeks on the set of SuperGirl. Make up at 3.30am every week day. 10 hours or so on set. Took an hour every night to remove make up. All worth it to see the creation on the big screen. Here I am in the background behind Milly Alcock.
# [CLOSED, NOW REVIEWING EVERYONE’S RECORDINGS!] Hello everyone!! Just the tittle suggests I'd like to hire a voice actresses for a custom voice claim. The script I've prepared is about 30 or 35 lines and is a monologue-kind of text. For this role I need someone with a mature, deep voice but one that is also seductive and sweet. As an example I'll leave a link to a Google Docs with a brief description of the character's personality, tone and a few lines for the interested actresses to read and record. All recordings must be sent to me through a Drive link or MP3. Other formats are welcomed though Drive makes it so much easier for me. I'm open to discuss the amount to be paid! As of now I'm offering $50 for this role. **Payment will be sent through PayPal and I only work with USD.** **REQUIREMENTS:** \- Sulky and seductive voice \- Mature, elegant. Deep voices are welcomed though please note it has to be similar to the example listed (check video linked below). Sweet, melodic tone. \- *British London accent!* \- Have fun XD My DMs are open so please don't hesitate to reach me if you're interested or have any questions! <3 Thank you so much to everyone who'd like to audition for this role. It means the world to me! [AUDITION SCRIPT](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjijKNqT5CFYI9_2JIT3ZP-ZJWmsLu_3VXIcSgUkVXo/edit?usp=sharing) [REFERENCE FOR THE TYPE OF VOICE NEEDED](https://youtu.be/yMtB3TZ0L3Y?t=35&si=GMsdUmJyNZkkspuD)
Do you think 'typecasting' is a helpful tool to get your foot in the door, or a trap that limits your artistic growth?"
i believe in a community of education and entertainment because it really gives me the confidence to believe in my self
A friend and fellow performer and I were reminiscing last night, agreeing that in some way we miss the days where we actually had to print out resumes, order copies of black-and-white pictures, scour the physical copy of BackStage for casting notices, physically send copies of pics and resumes to the casting offices, and go audition in person.Yes, I can definitely appreciate that it is much easier (and cheaper) now that things are done electronically, but there is something to be said for actually reading for a part in front of the person, instead of recording the audition at home. Yes, I know the latter grants more access to more performers (which is a good thing!), but the thrill of pounding the pavement and going sides in the same room as other actors all going out for Bartender #3 does have its charm.Don't get me wrong...I like the ease of attaching JPGs and PDFs and hitting SEND when submitting. But, it also feels a bit less personal. This same accessible technology has also made it easier to make our own movies and shorts, giving us greater opportunities to be seen by those who are looking for people to be in their next projects. But, again, there is something about the in-person experience that tends to give us more grit. More drive. More hunger.Or is it just my old man persona saying, "Back in my day..."?
7 Apps Every Actor Must Use Right Nowhttps://youtu.be/asx_vsCTXJULearn about 7 apps and free programs that could completely change the way you run your acting career.Let us know if you use any of them or what apps have helped your acting career.Your information will be invaluable to fellow actors. I'll read and respond to each one.
Hello everyone, My name is Hassan Al-Zahrani, and I’m a screenwriter and aspiring actor from Saudi Arabia. I have completed an original feature film trilogy titled The Last Promise. It is a character-driven action thriller with emotional depth, suspense, and cinematic storytelling, designed for an international audience. I am currently looking to connect with producers, directors, managers, or production companies interested in reviewing the project. I would also love the opportunity to be involved as an actor if the film moves into production. If you’re interested in learning more, I’d be happy to share the pitch package or screenplay. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting with fellow filmmakers.
Been a little while since I posted, but kind of took a break last year but getting back into getting more work with my acting this year, so far so good. Went to ICFF Film Festival and a few days in Jacksonville Florida to see my family there. Got some work lined up for later this year and really looking forward to it. Hope everyone is doing well. Have a great day. :))
What is one piece of acting advice you have received that has helped you in your journey?
Hi, looking for Dubai based actors. 2 male, 1 female, age ranging 40-55, for a short psychological drama filming next week (evenings).Any ethnicity, English speaking roles. Established production company, IMDB credit and international festivals to follow.Please dm with details and experience if interested and I will forward to the Director and casting department.
The casting process for vertical microdrama has split into two distinct tracks, and understanding both is essential for any actor working in this space. On one end, platforms are operating like swipe-to-match apps — casting directors browse talent and connect within minutes for shoots that move from offer to wrap in seven days or less. On the other end, generative AI is replacing human actors entirely on budget-constrained productions, bringing costs down from six figures to a few thousand dollars. The actors who are winning work in this space are the ones positioning themselves clearly for the prestige tier — the high-budget vertical productions from platforms like Peacock and celebrity-backed companies actively seeking union talent and recognizable faces who can anchor a series.Building a vertical casting portfolio starts with thinking mobile-first from the ground up. Every self-tape, reel, and headshot should be framed vertically in a 9:16 ratio — composed for height, not width. Casting directors in this space are moving fast, so your strongest, most emotionally impactful material needs to be front and center within the first three seconds of anything you submit. Your demo reel should run no longer than one to two minutes and lead with scenes that demonstrate immediate, clear emotional presence. Subtle naturalism can get lost on a mobile screen — expressive, direct, and energetic performances read best in the vertical format.Your digital footprint matters as much as your portfolio in this environment. Optimize your profiles online specifically for mobile viewing, and make sure your headshots are current and unedited. Personal branding carries real weight now because casting professionals are using social media to evaluate personality and potential reach alongside performance ability. What have you learned from navigating the transition to vertical casting — and how has the format changed the way you approach performance?
Hello, My name is Hassan Al-Zahrani, and I am an aspiring screenwriter and actor from Saudi Arabia. I have written an original feature film screenplay titled The Last Promise. It is a cinematic action thriller with strong emotional stakes, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. The story is planned as a trilogy, with each installment expanding the world and raising the stakes. I truly believe this project has the potential to connect with international audiences, and I would be honored if you would consider reading the screenplay or the pitch package. I am also passionate about acting and would love the opportunity to be involved in the film as part of the cast if the project were ever developed. Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate any opportunity to share my work, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Hassan Al-Zahrani Screenwriter & Actor
Hello, My name is Hassan Al-Zahrani, and I am an aspiring screenwriter and actor from Saudi Arabia. I have written an original feature film screenplay titled The Last Promise. It is a cinematic action thriller with strong emotional stakes, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. The story is planned as a trilogy, with each installment expanding the world and raising the stakes. I truly believe this project has the potential to connect with international audiences, and I would be honored if you would consider reading the screenplay or the pitch package. I am also passionate about acting and would love the opportunity to be involved in the film as part of the cast if the project were ever developed. Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate any opportunity to share my work, and I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Hassan Al-Zahrani Screenwriter & Actor
Hello, My name is Hassan Al-Zahrani, an aspiring screenwriter and actor from Saudi Arabia. I have written an original feature film trilogy titled The Last Promise, a high-concept action thriller with strong emotional drama, cinematic action, and franchise potential. I am currently looking for producers, managers, or industry professionals who are interested in reviewing the project and helping bring it to an international audience. I would also love the opportunity to be involved as an actor in the film if it moves into production. I truly believe this story has the potential to become a successful international franchise, and I would be honored to share the pitch package or full screenplay with you if you’re interested. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Hassan Al-Zahrani
The voiceover industry is expanding faster than ever, with demand for voice talent spanning commercials, audiobooks, animation, video games, podcasts, and digital content. That means real opportunities exist right now for people willing to learn the craft.Rama is going to walk you through the full landscape of what voice acting actually requires. You'll explore what the voiceover world really looks like and where the opportunities are. You'll have a concrete understanding of what it takes to launch a voice acting career—and a clear, actionable plan for how to move forward.Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!To learn more about the webinar and to register, click here:https://www.stage32.com/education/products/voice-acting-101-how-to-launch-your-voice-acting-career-and-build-the-skills-to-book-work
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