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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

Advice for someone who has never acted

Hi everyone! Welcome my first Reddit post ever!!! (Yayyy) I’m 21 (m) and have a dream to perform in front of a camera. I started thinking about acting when I was a junior in high school because my mom made me attend a Disney audition thing. (which ended up being a total scam. You have the option to choose to go to an a…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

This really confuses me

I am told by the average individuals that I am adorable, beautiful and I have these gray blue eyes so many people are intrigued by.... and when actors see me they stare, one stared with his mouth dropped and this was when I was in the audience while he was filming a show and his father was really excited, he recognized…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

Pirr.me STAY AWAY - they want to steal your voice

So I got a message on CCC asking for a 40 minute sample. I was obviously like “why would you need 40 minutes of a sample and how much are you paying me?” Long story short the answer was “we pay nothing and the goal is to clone your voice so we don’t need voice actors.” I’ll post my full convo below for anyone intereste…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

Recalls

Hi everyone! I was hoping that someone can help me understand something. I just got an email that I have a recall for a commercial (my very first recall!), and it says that this is a small recall so agents should confirm that their talent is available for all of the days. What does a "small recall" mean? Does it mean t…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

[Paid] Voice Actor Needed for Web Series

​ [Anansi the Spider God](https://preview.redd.it/xh5018881ia71.jpg?width=582&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=123e8c792e8baf877b75154872144a04567ecfad) **Payment:** $50 For this role, we require a voice actor that can portray this character with a deep voice. This character will have a lines that require you to speak wi…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

New actor trying to find an acting studio. I have some burning questions!

Hi everyone, I am new to acting (been taking a class) and I was looking into acting programs I could join. One I was looking into was a program from Tom Todoroff in NY. The program is 2 semesters from September to May and is $17,400. * Is this price normal for such a program? * What is the difference between taking a c…

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Reddit · 10 Jul 2021

Feeling alone in the industry

Does anyone else deal with becoming friends with other actors and as soon as you aren’t actively seeing each other they just move on? Like the amount of people I’ve known that just unfollow me or whatever as soon as they book something is depressing. I do my best to support every actor I meet. Being there to cheer them…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

I got the part but now I'm regretting it..

Hello actors! I landed a role I wanted for a small production and long story short, after several outdoor rehearsals in the extreme heat and rain I am exhausted mentally and physically. The cast and crew are nice but I'm not really thrilled about how our rehearsals are planned. Also the actor who's supposed to play my…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

How do you know if your so dreadful at acting that you should just not act?

I’m 19 right now, and I’ve been thinking about whether I’m a shit actor. I went to a small high school, and I was cast in pretty large supporting roles my entire high school acting experience (Pugsley Addams, Madame Thenardier, Mechanicals in Midsummer, etc.), so this isn’t really because I’ve been getting SMALL roles,…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Difference in TV acting and Movie acting?

I’m not an actor but I’d like some feedback on something I’ve noticed. Frequently when well known and accomplished movie actors appear in guest roles on TV shows their acting doesn’t seem to flow so naturally as it does in their movie roles. I’ve been thinking about why that might be. The most obvious answer is because…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Questions for the me too people

I am a guy was sexually assaulted by a male director/artistic director/actor in the changing area in front of two other actors. He put his member on my face to show authority. The other guys laughed and i did not. I thought it was frat initiation so i just tried to get through it. He also made up a fake play and convin…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

How common/feasible is it to pursue acting while working a full-time career?

TDLR: I have a non acting, full-time career where I work remotely and a newfounded, completely unexpected love of acting with early success in student films. Is it feasible to grow as an actor and work my way up to sustainable income (if that's even a thing? by "up" I mean films that pay me to where I go full-time into…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Questions about getting an agent/auditions - NY based actor

I am NY based comedian with some acting training. I want to start auditioning for tv - I’m highly castable as a character actor, I’ve just never tried before. Does anyone have any advise? I feel totally down to try the audition grind, I’m just not really sure where to start. Because I’m so good in specific comedic role…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Appropriate time for a follow-up with agent?

In a bit of a weird situation right now. Last month I rejoined an agency that I had been with as a child (took time off for school) and went through the whole process of getting new headshots done, joining actor's access, etc. In that time, I've emailed my agent a few times with questions to no response. Here's the par…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Moving to Chattanooga (2hrs from Atlanta)

I'm sorry if this has been discussed recently, I know there's a subreddit but it's from 3 years ago. I am currently a working actor based out of San Francisco. My husband has a new job in Chattanooga, TN which is a 2 hour drive from Atlanta. I'm trying to figure out if this would be a good career move to be near a larg…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Maybe I'm good for it

I think that I have a very strong voice, good hearing for minor details and ability to improve. How do I become a voice actor? The only experience I have is repeating ads for fun.

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Others hating on you for becoming an actor....(hypocrisy found,lol)

In life, quite a few people base their lives/conform to what they see on television. Some get their attitudes from movies (try to be like a certain character in real life), and some just find their only time to truly relax is when watching movies/TV shows But what's funny, is that, even till this day, those same people…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

How to inspire people as an autistic actor

Long story short: I am an autistic actor and I want to inspire people like me but I don’t know how to let my autism shine. I am an autistic actor (25F) and since I have gotten my diagnosis last year, I have been trying to learn more about autism. I found out there are very few well known autistic actors in my province…

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Reddit · 9 Jul 2021

Small mental tip

I used to be an actor, made a living at it. I chose a different direction though considering going back now that I am back on the west coast. That said I see a lot of posts here and was telling a friend a lesson I learned in acting and in life and thought I would share. Producers, Directors and Casting Directors are no…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

Why do so many people dislike self-tapes?

I mean I’m not an auditioning actor and I cringe when I watch myself back too but self-tapes seem like a savior to me because it seems like it would allow you to have Both a stable day job and an acting career! Considering that post I saw once on here that showed someone got like 11 callbacks and 4 bookings after like…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

Actors with Producers/Showrunners

Recently, I did a scene on set where I could tell the producers/showrunners weren’t super super happy with the performance I was giving, but the Director seemed to receive it positively at first. I could see the Director/Producer talking a couple of times, and from what I could make out, it seemed like they disagreed o…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

Advice needed for pay negotiation on feature film

Hello, again! I got such a helpful response on my last post that I've decided to reach out for help again. I recently booked my first lead role in a feature film. The budget for the film wasn't discussed but they sent me the daily pay rate. I was wondering is it possible for me to negotiate for a small percentage in sa…

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Reddit · 8 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 · 8 Jul 2021

Struggling to find agent and manager representation

I'm making this post because I'm so frustrated and bummed. I have been trying to get talent agency and management representation for years now. I started acting 13 years ago and I'm now 23. I have a local talent agent in KY, but they suck. I've done many showcases and studied with teachers In Los Angeles with either a…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

Acting Discord

Hey guys, Are you looking for a community of likeminded individuals in your craft? Come Join Maven Haven. Where we connect actors with each other, to other crew members, and provide a resource and space for you to hone your craft. You can find table reads, movie nights, script breakdowns, classes, and AMA's every week.…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

Help wanted for growing Media Production company

Howdy from Oklahoma! My name is Delta C. Hawkins, I am the owner of Frictionite Studios and lead developer of the upcoming RPG game Lupus Ex Machina- Frictionite Studios is a Media Production company that is centered around producing media such as Games, Film, Music, Books, etc. As our company, though small, progresses…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

[serious] why do so many french actresses go nude ?

Sophie Marceau and Vanessa Paradis even went nude before they were 18. Adele Exarchopoulos was auditioned for Blue is the warmest color when she was still 17. What’s wrong with France ? And don’t get me started with the « oh it’s just acting, yada yada ». Lea Seydoux and Ophelie Bau said that they regretted doing the n…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

Side hustles while working other than serving or bar tending.

Actor friends, what side hustles do you do in addition to your acting career? I’m in HR but I want to make a pivot at some point but I need income flexibility and stability, which I know don’t work well often. I’m considering getting a real estate license as I am a skilled communicator and persuasive but I don’t know m…

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Reddit · 8 Jul 2021

All About Acting PART #2 at the ReelHeART. Friday July 9 at 2:15 ESTPM

Professional Development Workshop for Actors/Actresses. Live Auditions On Zoom! 2:15PM(EST) FRIDAY JULY 9! Have a 2 Minute Prepared Monologue Plus HEADSHOT. You Will get GREAT FeedBack! How To Present Yourself. Proper CV Format. Adjudication of Your Headshot. Adjudication of Your Monologue + Much Much MORE! Details her…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

Next step

I have short scenes written for a reel. I have a good mic and an editing app. I have agencies I’d like to submit to. I have a photographer I’d like to do headshots. What I DON’T have is the order in which I’m supposed to do these things. Reel, headshots, actors access, agent? That seems to be the logical progression. H…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

Friend refuses to get a day job

I have a friend who's an actor. She was doing ok before the pandemic, some plays and bits, paying her rent. During the pandemic, obviously there was no work. And she collected unemployment and sold her car. She was venting to me last night. Now that the world is opening, she says she can't take some acting jobs because…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

I am a tiny bit « Famous » but make no money out of it. How do I fix that?

I wouldn’t call myself famous, but a lot of people I don’t know know who I am because of my work. They recognize me on the street, a lot of people in the industry know who I am because of the Facebook groups I manage, I have done a couple of interviews for radio and TV shows, even signed some autographs and did some pi…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

WeAudition/Readers

I signed up for WeAudition to help with self-tapes and I saw that you could sign up to be a reader and I thought it would be a good way to make money on the side/gain experience reading. Is that a good way to get experience or would people prefer more experienced actors read with them

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

Alex Duong actor out of Texas?

Does anyone know this guy? He’s been bombarding my wife with racist messages which is crazy when he’s a minority himself (Asian). We are African American and just want this to end... he is destroying our businesses online as well. Thanks...

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

sign with nyc agent?

I am an actor based in LA. I just graduated from a top MFA program in the US and have an opportunity to sign with an NYC-based agent. I really don't want to leave Los Angeles, but this is really my only option right now to be getting good auditions. She doesn't really have connections to the LA market. My cousin has an…

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Reddit · 7 Jul 2021

Thinking of being a voice actor along with two others for a series I’m going to make, but will three voice actors be enough for several characters?

Title says it all. I’m not much of an actor but I don’t have very many options right now so I suppose I’ll have to try as well. My series is going to have A LOT of characters in it (10 or more), and I’m not sure if 3-4 actors would really be enough. I do plan on using audacity for a little bit of tone changing, but I’m…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

[PAID] 2 GIGS. Looking for voice actors(male)

This is a paid gig. 2 separate jobs available for a short animated buddy comedy (22 minutes). DESCRIPTION: Gig #1: Male, Upbeat, confident, and professional News anchor includes 7 separate lines paying $10 per line for a total of $70.00 USD.. (These lines are a bit longer can range from 2-5 sentences but average 3) Gig…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

How do I ask the director if I can tweak my lines?

This is for a martial arts short film that I landed the lead actor role for. I have just finished memorizing my lines, but there are a few spots where I feel a slightly different wordage would flow better and help me sound more natural (ie. not important -> unimportant, "He was killed in battle. I was very young. I did…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

[Paid] Light Fantasy Visual Novel 2F/2M/2 Androgynous

Forgot a subreddit to cast the net to, so apologies for the quick turnaround. Open to actors of all experience levels. **DEADLINE:** July 11th, at 11:59PM CST Actors will be live directed via Skype, Discord, Google hangouts etc. when recording to make sure we nail that performance together. Recording will take place in…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

Awful Things Nobody Tells You About Being an Actor, by Soren Bowie

> Dear struggling actors, the market for fame is saturated. You can all go home. Sorry for getting your hopes up like that. The truth is, you have a better chance of being hit by a satellite than by fame. And just so we're all on the same page, fame is exactly the point of all this. > Any ambition to act for the sake o…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

How do actors deal with acne?

How can you keep your confidence? Are actors sometimes not hired because they're having a bad skin day? Tomorrow I'll have my first live audition for tv since covid. Normally, all would be fine, but this last week my skin has gone really bad and I'm afraid they'll turn me down because they might think it's what they'll…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

French Canadian Song About Wanting to be an Actor (With translation)

I wish you could understand this French Canadian song about trying to make it as an actor so I searched the translation online. It’s called Ti-Cul by Les Cowboys Fringants. I think it can be meaningful to many of us. https://youtu.be/73ZHgol796M Little Shit didn't go / To his classes this morning / Because somehow he k…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

Do those of you who have managers still submit yourself for jobs?

I have been modeling for 5 years, and am now getting into acting. I feel more constrained by my manager than I do empowered. I am not submitting myself for jobs because I cannot book my own jobs. It seems like all actors that I speak to insist that the start of their career consisted of submitting themselves to a lot o…

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Reddit · 6 Jul 2021

I wanted bookings to happen for me earlier in life, but it is happening later.

Are there any older actors on here that it happened 'later' here for? It's finally taking off. After the years of drudgery, I am on set. I am booking. It's happening much later than I wanted it to. It is very hard not to get envious on sets where the 'hot' superstars who are in their late teens and 20s are getting what…