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Reddit · 15 Oct 2020

Paying actors for low budget podcast

UPDATE: I've posted the official casting call here https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/jcdo0r/casting_call_for_upcoming_podcast_the_storm/ Thanks so much for your advice, words of encouragement, and interest in the show! Hey everyone, I'm a writer/director for an upcoming fictional podcast. I'm getting pretty…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Directing Your Cast Members?

What should I do if I think another actor should perform a scene differently? Do I give them my input or just say nothing? If they ask for input, what should I say?

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Where in NYC to live?

Hi guys! I'm finishing college this year and probably moving to NYC in the spring (assuming things have picked up by then in terms of covid). I read the "moving to NY" info in the sidebar, but I am additionally wondering what areas of NY you all live in, and what the pros and cons are of living there as an actor? What…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

What do you all think of the 2020 Yale Actor Showcase?

2020 Yale Showcase: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1tF30psuA&feature=emb\_title](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa1tF30psuA&feature=emb_title) Yale Showcase Website & Actor Info: [https://www.ysdshowcase.com](https://www.ysdshowcase.com) I thought it'd be fun to share and to discuss. The Yale showcase website has…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Are Pantera/Murphy The Agency and Hanns Wolters any good?

I'm quite confused with these two. They've both reached out. They seem to be starter talent agencies for actors who are towards the start of their careers. They are both on reputable sites like Backstage, and SAG-AFTRA affiliated, but when I dug deeper, I found that they have one terrible review. I don't know what to t…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Help a newbie out

Hey, everyone! I’m an amateur actor and singer I’m pretty good at my craft. After high school my life went to shut and I had to go right to work to help out my life now I have time to go after theatre again but have a two year gap in my resume and I’m 20 now so I don’t even know if m high school shows apply. How do I g…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Start Acting From Nothing?

I have a bit of a dilemma. Virginia is not the best place for an actor. It is especially not the best place for somebody wants to act in film or television unless you enjoy historical or period dramas. That’s just from what I’ve observed on the Virginia film company website. That being said let’s say that because of th…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Starting from scratch

Hi. I want to be a voice actor but I never had the courage to pursue it. I'm currently having a good week, and I would like to keep the momentum going. I hope to be good enough to make it a career but I know that's unattainable at the moment. At least being good enough to do it for parties and stuff for now is my short…

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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020

Yelling/Screaming

I'm a director for an upcoming scripted podcast and was curious how to handle people screaming or yelling (think Dragonball Z). Obviously I don't want my actor's audio to peak like crazy but I also don't want them to be too far away from their mics so that it sounds far off. What would be the best way to direct them fo…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Mountview Academy in London?

Hello hello!!! I am auditioning for Mountview's Actor Musicianship programme in January and I want to find out more information about the school from any past/current/prospective students. How do you like the school and it's student environment? Some things I'm really curious about: * \- How strong should my initial si…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Interview with Actor/Writer Bernardo Cubria

In this episode of Jorge's Isolation Podcast, Jorge chats with Bernardo Cubria who talks about the transition from acting to writing. Bernardo recently went into development with Gina Rodriguez for a screenplay he wrote. [Jorge's Isolation Podcast #11- Bernardo Cubria](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1237574/5739610-bernard…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Question to Those Who Dub Animations/Cartoons

What is your working environment like? Do you communicate with the people who write the script? I work as a translator, and one of my clients (the one in question) is an animation channel based in my country. The English subtitles I make are also directly used for English dubbing, but I am experiencing communicative is…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Getting paid as a minor? Where do I go from here? HELP.

Hello, I'm 16, and I'm aspiring to be a professional voice actor. I want to try getting paid to voice act now. Obviously I'm not gonna be making a lot of money at this point and I don't expect to. Just a little something on the side would be nice. I've been voice acting for about 2 and a half years now. (If you can cal…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

I need your Recommendation

Hello again r/acting. Looking for BC actors to drop some reputable agencies below. I'm going to cross reference them on IMDBPro. Note: I'm Toronto Talent, but I've just established an address in Vancouver and I'm willing to come work in BC as long as the profits outweighs the flight cost. To be clear I'm not union and…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Looking for two male american voice-actors for a horror game cutscene

# Looking for two male american voice-actors for a horror game cutscene ​ ​ ​ https://preview.redd.it/35s58wvtyus51.jpg?width=1690&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=014533b208a71392bc4d7b4b130ae5e37b408191 ​ # # INFO ​ there will be 2 voice actors 1. voice actor, will ask the main character " w…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

What is it like in the industry for mixed black actors?

I’m mixed with portuguese, black, and chinese, but look like a light-skinned black girl mixed with something (usually people can’t figure it out). Wondering if this will better my chances of being cast or if it will result in me not “fitting the mold”. I would likely only be considered for black roles or maybe islander…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Fender Bender 500 (Wacky Races reboot, partially lost)

I'm honestly shocked that nobody has brought this up as lost media yet: [https://hanna-barbera.fandom.com/wiki/Fender\_Bender\_500](https://hanna-barbera.fandom.com/wiki/Fender_Bender_500) I'm in search of several lost episodes of a cartoon called Fender Bender 500. From what I've researched, Fender Bender 500 was a se…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Is an agency supposed to tell you who your agent is?

I’m part of an agency/management for actors and models, but I have no clue who I’m supposed to contact about casting calls and such. I don’t know where I’m being applied to, if at all, and don’t want to make the mistake of me being submitted two times into a casting call. I need advice please.

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

Actors/Orators with good English to imitate?

I’m looking to improve my English and pronunciation and was recommended I look up orators and actors and try to imitate them. Anyone have any suggestions on scenes/monologues or specific actors i should look into? Videos? Preferably someone with good vocal range. Thanks!

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

New Podcast about Actors and the life during/post covid

[Jorge's Isolation Podcast is a podcast about character actor Jorge Chapa (HBO's Divorce, Succession, Bad Education) as he chats with friends within the industry who have been affected by the shutdown. All are actors on broadway, off-broadway, tv and film. They're insightful, light-hearted and a great escape from the m…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

The acting industry in my country is bad

Hi I'm a soon to be 16 year old girl. I'm from a small country. The acting industry is bad here. I'll explain a few things. So if you want to act in movies u have to have graduated from only one of the universities in the country. The way to get there most of the time is with connections, sadly. They don't make a lot o…

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Reddit · 13 Oct 2020

SAG-eligible question

Hi! So I’m an actor who was just starting my career before covid. I’ve done a few independent projects and a few commercials, and currently don’t have an agent because my agency closed due to the pandemic. I took the summer to work on a few projects to pad up my reel as much as possible, and plan on submitting to agenc…

Backstage

Backstage · 12 Oct 2020

NYC: Get back and prepare.

A small group of us in the NYC area have not given up on Acting on Film. I'd like 4-6 people to join us in getting our skills up to par. Rehearsals and filming will be required. Your head shots, monologue, rehearsing, filming, coaching, reel, etc will be our primary…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2020

Do Working Actors Need a Voice in Media?

Happy Monday! As a celebrity studies scholar, I was often asked about film stars in the media but what other working actors?Unfortunately, not all viewers get to learn about a diverse range of working actors in celebrity culture. And I want to change that. Do you think all working actors, and not just film stars, need…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Do have to move to/near LA to work professionally?

If one wanted to be a voice actor who works on big things, especially cartoons and video games, would you HAVE to eventually move to la? I know that professional projects require you to go to their actual studio, for obvious reasons, but is it possible to simply commute when you have a job? Say... A 16 hour drive... Or…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

First time on set

Hi, I’m not sure if this is the correct subreddit to post this to. But, I was recently cast as a recurring guest star in a network tv show (I don’t think I can say anymore). I’ve done a couple student and no budget films before but nothing of this scale. I have also not had any formal training so I don’t really know ho…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Audio cards: need or not?

Been playing around at trying to be a voice actor for a while now. And came across an interesting question that a Google search hasn't satisfactorily answered. Does a computer need an internal audio card to adequately process sound for professional applications or does an external interface suffice?

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Becoming an actress (NEED ADVICE)

So I always wanted to be an actress, for as long as I can remember. Im very shy and suffer from anxiety but even that won't stop me. Currently Im a junior in college, but once I graduate I really wanna give acting a shot, because I at least want to try it. Does anyone have advice on how to become an actress? Here are s…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Agency questions

I’ve been signed with an Agency in Colorado for about three years. In that time, they’ve had two employee turnovers (it’s run by two people, one of which has changed twice), and have booked me exactly *one* state-wide commercial and five military training videos. I’ve also been sent a fucking *hand model job* for some…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Business of Being an Actor in the XXI Century Hollywood

Hi everybody! FYI Hope this information will be useful and timely for those brave individuals, who are determined to start acting in Hollywood. Workshop page on FB: [https://www.facebook.com/events/339394980658691](https://www.facebook.com/events/339394980658691/?__cft__[0]=AZXVCjVzapTbsWPL8PWhx_LjKNfacaWKJ4-hjT5iniWNe…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Male Actor W/ Ear Piercings?

This probably isn’t a very good question but I just wanted it answered since the topic doesn’t really come up online. I’m 20 years old and have been in several small budget films in order to get a reel together. I have decided not to get any tattoos, but I was wondering if having ear piercings as a male would potential…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Etiquette for following up with an agent who expressed interest

So I submitted myself for Talent Link through Actors Access, and on Friday I got a cmail saying that an agent wanted me and some other actors (names redacted in the message) to email or call her. Pretty much immediately I emailed her. Looking back I probably should have called but I guess I just didn't want to seem too…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Should I Join a Union? Which one(s)?

I've seen many comments on this sub and in other places extolling being a member of a union. I am a supporter, generally, of unionized labor and protecting the workers from toxic corporate culture. Plus, I appreciate that members of the the unions help protect each other by sticking to fair wages for work and giving vo…

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Reddit · 12 Oct 2020

Perfect Pandemic Production - Week 2

As promised, theatre fans, here's the run down from the last 3 rehearsals of 'The Red Priest'. Selfishly, I have to admit that I LOVE the small cast: 2 actors means tons of time to spend discussing the objectives and stakes of your character. For the very first time I actually feel as if mine is being built as part of…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

Anyone move out of NYC or LA and still able to maintain a acting career remotely?

So I currently live in NJ and literally the only thing that’s keeping me here is the fact that I’m an actor and usually auditioned in NYC. I want to move to Texas but just nervous that it will affect me getting acting gigs. I wanted to know if there’s anyone that moved away from the acting hubs but still able to book w…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

delete if not allowed

hi I’m a high school student and I’ve really wanted to take the career choice of acting. It would be lovely to become famous and successful, but I know that’s really hard and I’m not sure if I can do that. I’ve been talking to my drama teacher and my aunt and uncle, who do theatre. I’m getting very anxious about all th…

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Reddit · 11 Oct 2020

What percentage of actors in the US are successful, making a living only from acting?

I'm in my early 20s. I've been training and auditioning for professional productions since I was 14. I've gotten callbacks for films that have gone on to become blockbusters or indies with large stars attached, but I've never been able to score a role. The only paid professional role I've gotten was a guest starring ro…