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Reddit · 19 Jul 2021

How do I find actors for a film?

I’m working with an artist who has a budget for a music video and I need to find actors for a film. Is there a popular website people use to post their picture and like their portfolio?

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Reddit · 19 Jul 2021

Searching for female voice actor for short film

Hi everyone, I’m writing and directing a short film next week where I hope to add some voiceovers to the footage that I shoot. This film would probably range anywhere from 5 to 7 minutes long where I would love to hire a female voice actor to read over a few sentences of dialogue that I’ve written. Unfortunately, the m…

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Reddit · 19 Jul 2021

Should I Get Back With my Previous Agent?

I quit my agent a few years ago because I felt like he was keeping me from moving forward in my career. He was mostly representing beginners (I swear he accepted anyone in his agency) so it made me look less advanced than I was even though he was giving me a lot of work. When the makeup artists and the ADs told me that…

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

Do under-average-height women have issues landing roles?

Since this applies to me and has been a frequent insecurity of mine, I’m genuinely curious if casting directors turn away very short actresses, stage or screen. If anyone has any knowledge, that would be very helpful! Thanks.

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

Etiquette on letting telling reps no?

Okay so, this is a total champagne problem to have and I understand that. I don't want anything I'm saying to come across as "braggy". I'd been with the same reps for many manyyy years, and when contracts were up awhile back I decided not to resign and wanted to move upward and onward. I met with several really great m…

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

What do I need to improve on? (Self-tapes critique)

So on actor’s access, I get a lot of requests for self tapes through eco cast. But I’ve never booked before. What were the things you did to really shine on your self tapes? I have some self tapes I’d like be critiqued if anyone is willing to? I’ll send over over PM if you are. Thanks for any help in advance!

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

Question on Agents/managers.

So I am a high school student, I just got some solid headshots, have been in a few commercials and will be filming some short films, as well as producing a student led web series. I currently have a local agent, but want to strive for an agent and/or manager in LA. I am willing to travel for it. Are there any teen acto…

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

Working Local Hire a few hours away, worth it?

I have the opportunity to work as a local hire which ive never done before and I need some advice on if this is worth it. It's a featured background role. Probably no lines? I'd be on camera, interacting with a famous actress. It is executive produced by a very well known director. Pays Sag Theatrical Basic, BG Scale (…

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

Actor’s Access Video Upload Question

Does every upload on Actor’s Access cost money? What I mean is, I spent 66$ for 3 minutes of video so far. If I delete 2 minutes of video, can I put 2 minutes back on AA for free, or will I have to pay $44 again? Is it interchangeable like those two photos are?

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

Non-Equity Actors: Submit to Equity projects?

I am primarily a stage actor, and I look on Playbill for auditions. Most of the auditions on there look something like this: >SEEKING Equity actors for roles in \[project name\] > >Please submit picture/resume with the subject line “\[project name\] AEA Submission” and indicate the role you are interested in. So, my qu…

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Reddit · 18 Jul 2021

What Were Peppy and Slippy's Best Voices? | The Voice Cast

After a long break, The Voice Cast is back to finish what they started covering the voice actors who have portrayed the backbone of Team Star Fox: Peppy Hare and Slippy Toad. Who are the best, worst, and weirdest portrayals? Find out now! [https://youtu.be/HBBfy1F7b7g](https://youtu.be/HBBfy1F7b7g) https://preview.redd…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

Can actors do this?

I just saw where an actor posted a Hollywood Reporter movie cast announcement (it was a blurry screenshot) about a movie they’d been cast in with their name and headshot added in (the rest are top tier actors). But when I Googled it (I like to go to the source of things lol), I found the article without their info but…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

How to connect with filmmakers UK

Is there a backstage/starnow equivalent for finding directors and filmmakers or should I just use those? I’m an actor with a screenplay and I’d like to create my own work. I want to connect with a filmmaker and director to create a short film (8-12 minutes). I’m not associated with a university so just curious what peo…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

How the hell do some well known actors get away by lying about their height?

A friend of mine recently ran into Florence Pugh, she was lovely to my friend and agreed to take a pic and all. Me and my friend are exactly the same height at 5’1. My friend was wearing thin flats while Florence Pugh was actually wearing sneakers that could give her 1-2cm extra height too. In the pic Florence Pugh and…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

I don't know if I want to be an actor anymore...

I'm 21 year old and for the last few years I thought my passion was acting and wanted to become an actress. I graduated college (high school) when I was 20 cause English is not my first and it took me way longer than my peers ( I moved to UK when I was 16). I was working for a year in retail after school. I was auditio…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

Do I have options in joining SAG

So I live in upstate NY (outside of Albany) and was lucky to land background work on one of the projects that were filming up here. I received enough Taft - Hartley waivers to receive an invitation to join SAG. I would like to do more background work but have questions.... 1) There's not a lot of background work in thi…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

[PAID] 3 GIGS. Looking for voice actors (male and female)

This is a paid gig. 3 roles are available for a pilot of a fan film, which is adventure/comedy DESCRIPTION: Gig 1: Kitty & Katty Katswell (female character from the show T.U.F.F. Puppy. It is preferred that both are voiced by the same voice actor. Both parts are short, so the pay rate is 2 US dollars per line, which re…

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Reddit · 17 Jul 2021

Does rejecting jobs on Voice123 hurt your 'stats' or anything?

Pretty much what the title says - I keep getting put in for jobs that I'm very clearly not right for or just not interested in, i.e. it requests a spanish speaker, a black actor, the job is unpaid, etc., so I reject the jobs. Is doing this hurting my chances of seeing other jobs on the platform or does it not change an…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

Seeking professional voice actors for YT. Please qualify before proposing!

Willing to pay on your terms. Pay will increase every single month, and bonuses (half year, 1 year, Christmas, Easter, etc) just please have qualifications: - Bare minimum mic (Blue Yeti for example) - Clear, strong, smooth tone. Your voice can sound like anything, just make sure your level is monotone with minimum cra…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

I need advice :)

Hey! I would really like to move to USA and become an actor. That has always been my dream. But my question is how difficult is it for a Norwegian to move to USA? Would it be difficult to move there? And can i do acting in USA even tough i dont come from there? I know its expensive

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

Applying for an apartment as an actor -- need letter of employment

Hello! So I am in the process of applying for apartments, and one of the documents needed is a *"Letter of employment stating salary, position and length of employment (If self-employed, a* *letter from your certified public accountant)"* I am currently making a living wage off of my acting jobs. I'm currently working…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

What Can I Do in a Slut-Shaming Society - NO JUDGEMENT ONLY HELP

I have done a lot of nudity and intimate scenes for TV and films, including many roles as a sex worker, and posed nude as a model. (Not porn) I have never been ashamed of that and don’t think anyone should be because I haven’t hurt anyone - unlike the stigma that is hurting me. I didn’t mind being type casted when it m…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

Can you be a politician and an actor,?

I have taking a years break from acting to focus on what other interests and the studies I have so I don't just have one interest. In that year I've figured out I am very interested in politics and become politically active in a party in Denmark. I have considered running for Parliament or something of the like in one…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

New editor offering free show/demo reels.

Hi everyone, I’m getting started as an editor after spending the last year or so learning the ropes. I hope this post doesn't go against any rules or anything here, but I’ve been looking to start cutting actor’s reels and came across a post recently where a new editor was offering to cut some for free. Essentially I wa…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

LF Voice Actors comfortable with speaking Japanese.

I am working on a YouTube video that will be a rocket league anime parody. The script is already written, but it is currently being translated into Japanese. I will translate it back into a readable format to speak and act on. No rocket league experience is needed because we can have body actors too. Certain characters…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

How do you deal with a jealous friend?

I have a friend who likes me more than a friend, he’s accepted that we will never be more though. But he has trouble accepting me possibly having romantic scenes. I have explained to him that it’s fine and there’s nothing to be upset about. But he keeps asking me to ‘ask the director’ if I could do something differentl…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

My facial expressions seem nonexistent on camera

Hello everybody :) I fancy myself to be a decent actor, knowing full well my limitations and what I need to work on. Right now, I feel like my biggest weakness is expression. I can say the words how I want them to come off, move in a way that adds to my character, but my face seems paralyzed. I’m not very good with the…

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Reddit · 16 Jul 2021

I want a tongue piercing

I’m working towards being a professional actor, but I really really want a tongue piercing. What do you guys think? Is the ball in my court or should I not get it?

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Reddit · 15 Jul 2021

Amateur "filmmaker" inquiry to any NYC actors!

I am an NYC resident who wants to start a youtube channel for *something*. What's that something? Not entirely sure. All I know is I have some experience behind the camera, and I need some people who *want* experience in front of the camera, and then some! So if you're interested in starting something, do not(!) hesita…

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Reddit · 15 Jul 2021

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…

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Reddit · 15 Jul 2021

A little help would be appreciated

Hey guys iam an international aspiring actor who wants to get into a acting school in the us and pursue acting as a career. so can you tell me what skills should I need to get into an acting school and what skills should I have that would make make me stand out in auditions like gymnastics or stuff like that

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Reddit · 15 Jul 2021

Moving to Start

Hello everyone, hope you're having a nice day. I'm a 16 year old who wants to be an actor in the US. But it's impossible for me to be an actor there as I live in Turkey and don't know anybody there. So, I've come to the conclusion of being an actor here first so I could gain some recognition and maybe get an agent in t…

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Reddit · 15 Jul 2021

Do you choose what type of acting you want to do?

Hello everyone, The desire to act has always been within me (by always I mean since a few years) but it is also terrifying me, especially that I know practically nothing about this world except from what I hear in interviews and read on internet. And living in a third world country makes it at the same time extremely c…

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

Acting advice?

Hello, guys! I am an amateur actor who enjoys doing theatre/improv for fun, but I've hit a bit of a roadblock. I have a character that I want to depict who is a total sweetheart, but dumb as a bag of rocks. I want to play her in a comedic way, but I have no clue how to approach making an unintelligent character funny.…

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

Would Drama School be considered a "waste of time" if you already have an agent?

Would Drama School be considered a "waste of time" if you already have an agent? I was fortunate enough to land an agent at a young age, which meant that I could get away with having a smaller resume than the standard. My resume only consisted of studio classes, and I am still regularly taking them. But, despite that a…

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

I routinely find myself asking what makes acclaimed screen actors great so I finally had the idea of making a thread here for the best scenes and clips according to this sub

If there’s already been something like this made then I apologize and I’d gladly take a link to it and take this down I’m just trying to find some examples to learn from so if you have any clips you love of actors doing a particular thing amazingly or just nailing a scene. Doesn’t matter what genre or who it is like I…

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

Acting tips

Hi, as an actor just starting out, what should I do to become better at this craft? Thanks in advance

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

Help

So my brothers a actor but he’s a beginner had a couple of student films and I wanna be an actor or teen actor and he tells me not to do it because it’s too hard. So I wanna know how teen acting is actually like

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

IF YOU'RE SEEING THIS , YOUR INPUT WOULD BE APPRECIATED :)

Hi to whoever may stumble on this! I'm getting closer to a new chapter in my life and would love some nuggets of knowledge or advice from this awesome subreddit! I'm a **South African** highschool student and I am currently in my matric year ( last year of school), I have studied drama and creative arts my whole highsc…

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Reddit · 14 Jul 2021

Putting Zoom Credits on Resume

Good evening Reddit Actors Forum, my question is as follows, is it acceptable to put Zoom acting as credits on my resume and if so, should I list them them the same as I would more traditional credits and under what heading should I put them (film, tv?) Thanks so much.

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Reddit · 13 Jul 2021

Reigniting a passion for acting

Hello I hope this post doesn’t seem silly and also realize there’s probably been many similar posts asking for advice from someone in a similar standing in life. I’m a 23 year old guy that just graduated college. Ironically I am not a theater major and did not participate in any theater/acting throughout my college yea…

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Reddit · 13 Jul 2021

Acting Exposure

is it possible to be a well known actor/work in bigger projects without being involved with all the corrupt-ness (for lack of a better word) of the film industry? i really love acting and ngl i kind of want to be known as a great actor (but wouldn’t want to constantly be in a spotlight and focused on). however, knowing…

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Reddit · 13 Jul 2021

I want to be an actor, do these obstacles hinder my chances?

I (22F) am interested in becoming an actress. I dropped out of school to become a therapist and now I’m stuck. I have always been an artsy child but my parents always shut down whatever dreams I had which resulted in a lot of anxiety now as an adult. I am interested in acting as a creative outlet and I feel like If I p…

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Reddit · 13 Jul 2021

Should I become an actor?

Hi. I’m at a point at my life where I am very uncertain as towards what I would like to do in the future. I am an incoming junior in high school in America so I feel as if I do not have much time to decide what I want to do. Back in my childhood (around 8 or 9) I actually did like it and would re act commercials in the…

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Reddit · 13 Jul 2021

Wanted to vent. Sorry

So my son, without any representation or prior acting experience self taped for an open call a year back for a lead role that quite frankly never comes around. Goes without saying that there was really no expectation going in.. Fast forward, his 7th audition was the final/for studio approval. There was a highly emotion…