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Reddit · 8 Sep 2021

Are there any podcasts focusing on interviews with industry talent?

Hi everyone. I'm curious to know if there are any podcasts out there that primarily focus on interviews with voice actors about their experiences in the industry. I've done some cursory googling and all I can seem to find are podcasts that are meant to help people break into the industry. Any suggestions are appreciate…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2021

New V.A Rates Help!!

Hi!! I’m relatively new to voice acting! I’ve been doing work as a actress all my life but recently started voice acting. The jobs I’ve done before have been a flat rate however I got offered a new job and he’s asking about my rates for a monthly/ bi monthly thing. I’m really not sure how to respond. I’ve researched a…

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Reddit · 8 Sep 2021

Relationships & Acting

Hello, Im currently 18 and dating someone who is in the acting industry. Shes only in university so the extent of her career has been plays and such. Im making this thread out of desperation because Im not sure where to go for advice on this topic. My girlfriend has told me that in some of her plays it requires her to…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2021

I want to be a director, could I also study acting?

I dream of working with a wonderful cast and crew to create a film to be shown on the big screens, not even, just to make a movie. Is it wise to exclude acting completely to focus on film or give it a try and possibly work more on it if interested? (Background) I see on behind the scenes what goes on with the casts and…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2021

Casting Call For Project: Anonymus - Roblox Series

Hey guys! I need some actors to play characters in my new series. I cant reveal much about it because it is a secret project! Please DM me or comment to further talk about an audition with me! As of right now I am not sure a date or time for these, probably will be scheduled per person.

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2021

What hasn't aged well in "An Actors Work"

It's an excellent and essential read, but what parts shouldn't be taken the same away anymore considering the age of it? Is the current methods that much different or should we for the most part take it all the same?

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2021

Turning SAG, but how can I help my indie filmmakers?

I am in the process of joining SAG (must join) and am super excited for this new chapter in my career. However, I have networked with so many local indie filmmakers that I’ve worked with and would like to continue working with to create new shorts and features. As I don’t want to break RULE #1, I was hoping there was s…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2021

Things finally looking up!

So after almost two years of not being able to find work, being depressed and collecting unemployment, I managed to get an unpaid gig that’s to stream on Amazon Prime, a paid gig coming up in a few months, and a paid haunted attraction gig that isn’t just any haunted attraction... it takes place at the very prison they…

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Reddit · 7 Sep 2021

What are the ethics of searching for new representation while currently repped?

After about two years with my current agent and manager I've started to realize the colossal amount of smoke that has been blown up my ass somehow hasn't done much to get me work. I've been told that you should always drop reps before looking for new ones, is this true? My concern is less about inviting a potential new…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2021

I am crazy! I wanna be an actor!

I dream to be an actor someday. A Hollywood actor. I do not live in usa, im from asia. I dont know what im gonna do but im planning of applying for a college scholarship in usa. I hope i get to pass and then there i will start and hopefully become a working actor. My family dont know any of this and i doubt they will s…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2021

Piercing my ears as a male-presenting actor

I want to get my ears pierced, I am aware of the 6 week timeframe and that should be fine, but is it going to be a problem for acting on camera? I audition for both live theatre and camera work, and I'd like to keep both available to me. I've had male friends in live theatre have pierced ears and just take them out on…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2021

Balding as a young actor

Title says it all. I'm 23 and going bald. It's gotten to the point where I've been buzzing my head because having my hair long looks bad. My doctor won't prescribe me finasteride because she doesn't think I need it, and I can't go on rogaine or minoxidil because I have cats and I don't want them to get sick from it. I…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2021

Commercial Demo Material Advice

Like probably most of this subreddit, I'm an actor trying to get started in the voice industry. I have a simple question: what would you recommend doing/where would you recommend looking for commercial demo material? Character demo stuff comes easily to me (improv background, go figure), but trying to come up with stuf…

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Reddit · 6 Sep 2021

What class level should I take at acting school?

7 years ago I took beginners acting classes at a well known school in NYC. Since I went to undergrad for degree in business and I worked for a couple years. I dropped everything to pursue acting. During that time span I did 2 student films, co-stared in a pilot, and practiced in front of my camera on my own. All throug…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Did anyone here start with minimal social media presence?

Just wondering if anyone here was able to get a start in acting without a big social media presence? eg. someone who doesn't use Facebook and has 100 instagram followers. I know in the past this wasn't a big deal, but I've read that recently when trying to break into acting it seems roles are distributed based on insta…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Actors - how aware are you of the other character’s lines?

Do you like to memorize the other character’s lines alone with your own? Are you just somewhat aware of their lines or do you not know them at all? I feel my responses are something more natural when I forget the other characters lines but it also can create a problem of over stepping when I think they’re done with the…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Acting on multiple takes

Since most scenes are comprised of many takes, and then edited together to make it look like one continuous string of events, do actors have to try and act the same on each take? Do they have to replicate their same mannerisms and how they talk for continuity sake?

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Voice actor (hopefully) looking for demo/script

Hi people- I was wondering if anyone might know of useful sources to get anime and commercial scripts from for me to make my first demo? I've done some voice work sporadically on podcasts and fan made YouTube animations. Genuinely I've found the whole process of creating a demo rather daunting and have talked myself ou…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Is it common for directors to be verbally abusive to actors?

Today, I was supposed to take part in a 3-episode production (15 mins each) about careers in the IT and computer field When we met the director last week, he was polite. He asked many questions, voiced his concerns about our schedule, and wanted to know if we had any worries etc. In short, he seemed like a pretty good…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

(Short Film) Looking for Male and Female actors in LA/Ventura!

*Non-profit and unpaid/low-pay *NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Ages ~20-25 Hello r/acting! I'm not part of the community so forgive me if this type of post is annoying. My friend is directing an indie short film taking place primarily in the Ventura/oxnard area. She is looking for 9 actors in total (4 female and 5 male roles) Th…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Reenactment scene that I did.

I'm an actor from VA and I made this reenactment scene from Toyko Drift. I thought I would share with you guys. I just recently started my youtube channel. ​ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiG4\_LAgak](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wiG4_LAgak)

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Building a resume

Hello everyone. I’m in the inland empire of Southern California looking to build a resume. Any aspiring film makers who need actors, I will work for free. We can help each other. I have no experience in acting but I’m pursuing it. I don’t know anyone in the business but I will work my ass off to give you what you need…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Feeling used by a photographer in the beginning of my career.

I’ve wanted to share this story for years but I’ve never found any proper sub to get to talk about it without feeling like I would be judged. But I just realized that I could write about it here because I feel like this is a safe space and it has to do with the beginning of my acting career. I feel like maybe other act…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

AA Resume Profile is searchable by google?

If you create the link of your actors access profile to share, then it will come out as search result on google when you search your name? I didn't create the link and it is not searchable by google but I've seen numerous actors' actors access profile showed up public on google search result when I search with their na…

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Reddit · 5 Sep 2021

Is it really okay to just... audition?

If I'm a new aspiring voice actor, with not much behind my name, is it really fine to just audition on, say, Casting Call Club etc.? Is it seen as "ballsy," or presumptuous, to do so? I had gotten tips that I shouldn't make a demo reel with very little knowledge or experience as it won't be well-made nor representative…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

LA or ATL?

I understand that each decision an actor makes is ultimately up to them, but from both LA actors and ATL actors, which would you say is the better move for someone who aspires to be in a lead role/series regular, but is still relatively new as far as resume credits go? At the end of the day, is there a difference when…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

Do I have to be self absorbed to be an actor?

I have this friend who’s trying to be an actor And he is really into the superficial part of it and doesn’t actually know how to act. He says that connections and image are the most important part. Seems a little fake if you ask me.

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

Actors who have ADHD

So I have been diagnosed bipolar II and been on meds for 18 months. But I think that I might have ADHD as well. Since I was a kid, whenever I heard about ADHD I always thought “that’s me”. My two biggest “problems” was that I could NEVER focus during class. Like impossible. But I do feel now that I’m 30 that I can focu…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

We Talk Funny returns!

We Talk Funny, the long-running popular live voiceover comedy show in Burbank, CA - which featured some of the biggest voice actors in the world - has unfortunately been on hiatus since the pandemic began… but no more! We Talk Funny has returned - in podcast form! The new show just premiered today with FIVE new episode…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

Requesting Advice in Order to Not Be Taken Advantage Of

Hi Voiceacting Community. I'm at a very important crossroads, so I want to thank you in advance for reading. I am an amateur, freelance voice actor. I typically work on Fiverr. My rate is $5 per 250 words, and if the client wants the work done inside of 48 hours, I double the rate. Since I am not a professional, I feel…

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

Acting classes in Orange County/Long Beach

Im a beginner actress looking for a good acting studio. Most of the recommendations from people on this subreddit in LA are around an hour away from me. Is there any reputable acting studios around the OC or Long Beach area or do I have to go to LA to find good acting classes?

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Reddit · 4 Sep 2021

I need help

Hi im a young voice actor looking for advice how to get a job (im 14 for introduction) and I just want to know how I'd get into it. I'm not sure were a good place to start because im new to this, id main like to be in the Animation category because I like doing deeper or more sturn voices. Any advice helps. Please and…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Should I go ahead with a non-union agency or wait and see about a union agency?

So I’m a fairly new actor with background experience in major SAG productions and supporting roles in two student films. I started sending out my info to agencies today and got two emails today from non-union agencies about interviews to see if I’d be a fit for their agencies. From my research in this forum, I’ve seen…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

The Stereotypical "Aspiring Actor" Personality/Lifestyle

Although I've been involved in the film industry in LA for several years, acting is something I've done for just under a year -- I landed my first speaking role for an online video series with a lot of reach just this past week. Throughout my time in this industry, I've noticed that so many of the negative stereotypes…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

How do Actors Change their Accent?

Is it natural talent or do they get trained exclusively for that role? If it's the latter then wouldn't be cheaper for film studios to just do casting roles for americans only to avoid those extra costs?

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Actors in nyc - tell me about tv/film there

Howdy! This is for the actors in NYC. Theater aside, can you talk about your experience or hurdles in booking paid television and film work in NYC? I’m moving from LA to be with family and I’m nervous about the lack of financially lucrative opportunities there. I’m still fairly new to the business, but I get to meet to…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

*UPDATED ROLES - Looking for actors for table read over Zoom - short film (32pgs)

\*\*\*Update - I have cast most of the roles, I am only in need of the roles listed below! Thank you for everyone who responded! I am a screenwriter who wrote a short screenplay (32 pages) and am in need of actors for a table read. The table read will be conducted over Zoom, and recorded to further develop my screenpla…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

how do you get over the “unattainable” feeling?

i’m certain almost every aspiring actor/actress has gone through this. i’m not sure if my depression is instigating this but i go through ups and downs with my determination. sometimes i’m so certain that i’ll achieve what i’ve always wanted to do and that nothing is impossible as long as i don’t put a mental block in…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

Any professional consensus on self-submitting after getting an agent?

Hi all! I’m very grateful to have signed with an agent last week who has already been working hard to pitch me to CDs and landing me auditions. However, I’ve been lurking this sub for a while and have noticed mixed opinions on whether an actor should continue self-submitting after getting an agent. More specifically, I…

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Reddit · 3 Sep 2021

I work at a call center

Hello, so I am training to be a voice actor and I happen to work at a call center. So how can I take advantage of this while I am at work? Is there any exercise that you would think that I can try with my calls? ​ Thank you very much in advance.