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Reddit · 27 May 2021
I have a quick question before I speak or email a SAG rep, Thank you in advance for any replies. **tldr: S**hould I immediately leave a NU project if I joined SAG midway? Storytime I started reading the sidebar during quarantine and got involved in some NU projects and paid modelling gigs. Then by January I joined SAG,…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
I’m sending out submissions to agents and my two friends who read the cover letter are saying that I sound so formal. In my head all that matters is a very short introduction about me “my name is, I’m from and I live in” and then write a couple of sentences about the biggest projects I’ve worked on. Link to reel etc. T…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
As I move closer to graduating from college, I am worried about and also focusing on devising a plan to move out of my state and start an acting career. Do you guys have any advice for after college? Even before graduating, what are some steps I can take to build connections and find a job(I'm in SC right now so opport…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
Hey folks, just a fair warning: make sure you check your Casting Networks page to make sure it's working correctly ASAP. The update made profiles have all kinds of problems and lock people out of thier up to date profiles, on the actor and agent sides. I'm missing out on a fairly large audition that I just received tha…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
So, Im a newbie pft Im 23, from Spain, I always liked the idea of acting, I did some plays in school and high school, but I knew that didnt have much real future oportunities so I just went for my second passion: motorsport, I had some friends that studied arts and one of them actually got big and forgot about us (as u…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
I’m looking for a voice actor to do certain grunts and shouts similar to that of Minami Takayama, Fujiko Takimoto, etc. If you’re unfamiliar with these VA’s, I’m basically looking for people who can replicate voices of characters like young Link from the ocarina of time series, Billy Hatcher, Kakeru, etc. (Basically th…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
I’m from a small town in Montana and we are actually really arts oriented. We have several community plays and even a pretty decent standup comedy scene. Since about eighth grade, when I attended a play at the high school I now go to, I knew I wanted to be an actor. Or at the very least, be involved in the arts. When I…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
I really want to pursue voice acting as a career and while playing around on Websites like casting call club and behind the voice actors is fun, I want to get to a point where I’m hired for an actual gig. I have a microphone and all but don’t know where to look to get REAL DEAL gigs. I’ve taken quite a few classes with…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
I have dedicated my whole life to being an actor and used to make a living out of it by having on average one role per month and doing some background work and other jobs related to acting. I have been taking acting classes for more than ten years and know a lot about the business side of show business. But now, I have…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
Hi! I am new to this acting experience. I’ve never acted on a show or a movie before because I have a deal with my parents that I can’t be an actor until I can support myself. Anyway, I would like to ask for some tips that would help my acting skills, tips for memorizing scripts etc. Any tips would be highly appreciate…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
context:I am 18 years old and I have been wanting to be an actor since I was 9 and I had a rough start on where to go. I was offered to go to a college that has an acting department but I just don't know how I feel about college and have been told that there's no point in going expect for connections. ​ I am won…
Reddit · 26 May 2021
Hello everyone, I am looking for some voice talent for my upcoming video projects. I have been struggling to get voice actors and some of my projects have been shelved due to this reason. I'd like to get working on them if possible and I figure I reach out to those on this subreddit. I haven't done something like this…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
This may be too specific to ask but I am currently someone who has never taken an acting class and is finally just jumping in... Not jumping right in but being indecisive on where to jump. Searching for online classes has come up with so many results but I’ve roughly narrowed it down to two. One is with Barrow Group in…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
so I recently decided to pursue voice acting. I have done a bit of research, some VA state that you need a demo reel to start, others don’t. however, all the opportunities I have come across call for a demo or sample. for those who are voice actors/actresses, when you started out what did you provide as a demo reel? or…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Trying to get specific about my type before getting new HS and reel stuff. \-Any actors I remind you of? \-Any character types / age I could play? \-Tv/film/theatre universes you could see me existing in? Thanks so much. Photos: [http://daveamarr.com/main.html#photos-wrap](http://daveamarr.com/main.html#photos-wrap) Re…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
It seems Canadian actors are even toning it down in Canadian productions produced by CBC. This is making me feel insecure, I feel like I couldn't even get work on productions in my own country at this point if this is the case. I have tried to flatten some of my vowels but it's hard and there are other features and int…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hey guys, I'm a directing student coming up on my thesis film. I think I'm okay with actors but there's always one thing that gets my head in knots which is the whole concept of getting an actor to go bigger or smaller. I've been told "bigger" and "smaller" on their own are bad directions (although I have also heard th…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
I’m gonna move to Toronto in a few years to act. What job should I try to get so that i can audition and that pays pretty good and overall just works out well as an actor?
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hi, to those who are reading this much many of you I too wish to become a voice actor but there is a problem. I talk too fast and no matter how much I try I can't seem to slow the pace. Sometimes even in conversation, I'll speed up to the point I'd have to repeat my statement. If anyone has any advice on how I can slow…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
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Reddit · 25 May 2021
I’ve noticed with lots of actresses, they tend to have very relaxed faces but somehow don’t lose the emotion when they speak. Other than good training, I figure many likely get Botox for areas such as their eyebrows and forehead to help not be overly expressive. Random question I know lol, but how common is this in Hol…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hey guys, I just wanted to post a quick rant/encouragement for those that are veterans in this industry and those that are newcomers. It is well known that the power dynamics at play lend themselves to abuse, from directors, producers, other actors, or just crew members not respecting your process. In the year of our L…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hello actors of Reddit! Here's a friendly tip from our team of dentists and hygienists to help you keep those beautiful teeth happy and healthy. Take a moment. Connect with your body. What is your jaw doing? Are you (like millions of others) clenching or grinding? For many who have had so much uncertainty around their…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
I’m creating a animated short film currently talking with voice actors and they frequently use the term ‘$___ per line”. In your community is a line considered a single sentence(ending with a period or some type of exclamation point) or is a line considered the entire segment of dialogue a character speaks regardless o…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I'm in the beginning stages of planning a character demo reel and I'm looking to browse some inspiration of similar voiced voice actresses. (of course I'm not going to copy anyone's voice or script, just looking to get some ideas and see how similar actresses are using their voice in way I may not have thought of.) So…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Wondering what everyone thinks is a reasonable amount of actors for a single agent to manage on their own? My current agent has 120+ clients (I’m in Canada). This is all under a single agent, for both film/tv and commercials with no other agents at the agency. It seems like this is a lot, can my agent really have time…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Just out of curiosity. I was on IMDBPro today, looking at agency rosters, and I saw two people who stood out. An actress signed with Paradigm: a U5 in a TV movie, wasn’t a child. An actor signed with ICM: one low grossing film and a TV pilot, also not a child. I looked up their names and didn’t see any famous relations…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Anything about yourself you would want me to promote would be featured in the YouTube video credits and description! I am trying to make this a community type thing. If you are interested I will send you a secret link to the song. It is called 'Dancing Without You,' the album titled track! (Electropop) The song is abou…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
hellooooo. I recently decided that I wanted to pursue voice acting. any tips or tricks you can offer? I am a fan of anime, adult animation and cartoons; I would love to land a job in one of the 3. if you’re a current voice actor, where did you start? do you free lance?
Reddit · 24 May 2021
A big LA agency wants to sign me. I took a chance by asking for a referral through another actor that I kindly met at an industry event (before covid) and something *incredible* came out of it. I didn't think it was going to work because this actor is signed by one of the top agents in Hollywood. They are way ahead of…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
The one I'm looking at is pretty reputable and professional but they don't a lot of information available without touring the facility. Is this a red flag? Or is this normal?
Reddit · 24 May 2021
These online class options just aren't cutting it for me and I've been dying to get back into the studio. My studio hasn't answered my question when we'll be returning so I would love to do anything in the meantime. Looking for on camera/scene study/improv classes, thanks!
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Hi, Next year I will be moving to London. I am an Actor and comedic writer in Toronto currently, who has just finished a T.V. writing program at Humber. I've been working and preforming here since I was 14 yrs old. I am soon turning 23, and thought it was time to move on to a bigger pond! Besides the basics like findin…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I remember a year ago on results day, I’d been rejected from studying drama at A level(High school in the US) due to not achieving certain grades. I remember sitting opposite a friend of mine who also is an actor now, asking him what do I do? A year later, I’ve just beaten 6,000 applicants to a place at the National Yo…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I live in Canada and want to move to LA to act after high school but am unsure of what work visa to apply for. I want to be able to work a side job as a waiter or something like that and also work as an actor but I’m having trouble finding what work visa I could do that with. Does anyone know if that’s possible and if…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I'm a woman who has back acne. It's not super severe, but it's definitely noticeable. Does anyone have experience with having bacne but also trying to be an actor? It gives me really bad self-image issues and I'm ashamed of it. I'm afraid of people seeing it on set or if I need to change outfits or something where it s…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
So, I watched this movie "True Romance" written by Quentin Tarantino, and directed by Tony Scott and first I gotta say, it's brilliantly amazing, but I wanna talk more about acting performance by all actors in it, I only realised it at the beginning of the movie when they show the cast, that it have names like Christop…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
So my sister has moved here to the US, and she is super hot. My friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and everybody I know have been telling me to get her to be an actress. We don't live in LA. She is studying business in college. How do I start this process, and how do I get her an agent?
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I can think only think of Luke Evans off the top of my head. Jonathan Bayleaf too. Any other ideas please? thank you!
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I’ve always been amazed by how actors are able to memorize their lines, and one of the things that makes me doubt about pursuing acting, is that I won’t be able to memorize as fast or as good as other actors. So if you’ve been an actor for some years, please tell me I’ve you seen a difference on how easy is it for you…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
Hi! I’d like to know your opinions. Whom would you consider a better actor: A has *mastered* a certain type (or two, or three, even) of character, but rarely leaves his comfort zone; B is more versatile and can play more types of characters, but his performances are generally regarded as just good/solid. (Or maybe neit…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I want to become a voice actor and a interested in an good tools for amateur voice over
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I am not a particularly big fan of the film *Love, Actually*, however, the scene where Emma Thompson finds out that her husband is cheating on her and goes into the bedroom to cry before coming back out and putting on a brave face for her kids...OH MY GOD!!! That scene is such a masterclass in acting and a huge inspira…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
I once read that it's possible to apply for a work visa in US after proving that you've acted in many movies/shows in your own country and many newspapers have written about you. I'm not sure whether this is true or not and I can't find the post here. Can someone tell me if this is true? Do I only move to US within the…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Hey guys, I'm a 16 years old Lebanese boy, and I've always dreamt to be an actor one day...can anyone give me any tips on how to start building my career on such young age?
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Alright, so I want to become a voice actor, but I'm still just trying to figure it all out. Recently, my dad visited some tech video conference and talked to some of the people there. He said that there's some software being developed that could just simulate life-like voices, only needing sample words. My question is:…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
This is my first film ever and I dont have any acting experience. My director wants to film us individually because my co actors are not all available so he wants to go this route. Will this even work? Instead of acting with my co-actors he'll be acting their roles for me apart from his own role in the film too. We are…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Hello, I am currently in the process of editing my first horror short film. In my script I wrote two radio hosts who are having a conversation with each other. The main character is flipping through channels so they are cut off after each only speaking one line each. I am looking for two different people to record thes…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
I’ve completed a feature-length film script that has two female leads. An American tribal Indian and her female drinking buddy from 12-light-years away. I would appreciate an actress review the story and share her professional acting knowledge.
Reddit · 22 May 2021
I am trying to « reinvent » myself as an actor during the pandemic and feel like becoming a show host is similar enough to give it a try. However, I can’t find any subreddit on this topic and there is way less information about hosting compared to acting. Do you know where I could find a community that could help me? I…
