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Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
Hi guys, I realise that I should be using a personal site, like Wix or Godaddy, so I am in the middle of making a GoDaddy account. However I am unsure on what the best way is to showcase the site? Does anybody have any personal sites or know of other voice actors sites that can give us an idea on how we present it? I'd…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
Now, more than ever, there are queer roles on every major network. Entire series are based about gay and lesbian relationships and there is significant trans characters on some of the biggest shows. However, this industry is still full of homophobic gatekeepers in casting and producing. There was an article this year f…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I already have actors access and pay $20 monthly for Backstage
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
This is my first reddit post, I'm still new to learning how everything works. I'm sort of in a huge existential crisis right now with a cross roads decision. Either way I choose will severely alter my life. So I'm doing what any other sensible person would do: seeking help on the internet. I (21F) am in university and…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I’m not looking to move to America just yet but I’m wondering how Canadian actors take that next step. I was talking to another actor who moved from Canada to LA with not much credits. Hes in Canada now so maybe it wasn’t a visa? Do you ask your agent to submit you to jobs in America or do you find an American agent? I…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
So I finally joined, and it’s such an amazing tool for networking and getting industry insight. Are there any good clubs you’d suggest joining for casting insight, technique, etc.? Thanks!
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I'm a beginner actress with a Russian accent (I have a couple of years of classes but no actual work in my resume). And because of the accent, I think I will be rejected at every audition. They will open my reel and close right away when they hear me speak. And getting rid of the accent will take years, and it might ne…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
Hey!! I am signing with an agent later today. Funny thing is that now a manager who I did a showcase for wants to meet with me! I really connected with the manager and I really love the agent who I’m signing with. I did a nice scene from the blacklist (a nyc show). I don’t mean to be a dick, but I do want to express th…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I lost most of my contracts due to Covid and have lowered my expectations to apply on things I wouldn’t have been interested before. Once I start to get involve in the project, I see so many red flags and end up quitting. For example, I refused to be part of a film once I learn there were intimate scenes and fight scen…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! My friends David, Raye, L, and I have an exciting announcement to make: For the past year or so, we've been working on a Les Misérables radio drama, centered around Les Amis de l'ABC and we are now ready to hold auditions. If you're interested in auditioning, please read all infor…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I’ve heard some people get axed, although they’re outside of work.
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I’m helping produce a superhero short fan film. We need a female villian role to be filled. The issue we keep running into is that the actresses we’ve reached out to feel uncomfortable playing a Nazi spy character. We’ve explained the character in the story was forced to be one and has an “emotional” connection to our…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
I'm a Disabled person, Autism/dyspraxia/aphasia to be exact. And probably, It has been asked plenty of times. But is it possible to be a voice actor? And if so, An "Overseas" actor (Belgium) to be fit in an all-out English acting scene mainly for Anime and such? Many of my dreams have to become an actor, But my mental…
Reddit · 2 Jun 2021
Hey VO friends. I comment on this sub quite often, and have done an AMA kinda thing in the past. I'm a professional audio engineer/voice director. To make a long story short, I've considered starting a youtube channel of live streamed voice coaching sessions. Could be a whole mish mash of things from a coaching session…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
I’ve got college auditions coming up (self taped, which is also freaking me out as I have only an iPhone, no tripod, and no decent lighting, but that’s a story for a different time). I have to perform two contrasting monologues (I’m assuming that means comedic and dramatic), both contemporary, and the 60 second time li…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
Hello everybody, A friend of mine (an actor) has just created a group on Discord where we can meet up and practice together as well as finding new people. We can try scripts together, propose ones that you've written and talk about them, improvising and preparing for auditions. Hopefully as time goes by you're gonna fi…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
i tried googling my problem but still haven't figured out why im not getting emails from them
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
Hey everyone! I am looking for European casting websites with casting calls all over Europe, especially for bilingual individuals. Do you happen to know any such website? I've stumbled upon "Encast", have you heard of them? As an aside, I think it might be nice to create a subreddit for European actors since most of th…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
I'm interested in possibly directing VAs for my own videos in the future, and I like being able to see what that process actually looks like. I *love* this [video of Cherami Leigh recording the Fairy Tail dub at Funimation.](https://youtu.be/-tHwy7lycpI) Most BTS clips are highly edited and basically only show the take…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
On IMDb, if an actor does not have (uncredited) next to their "character" does that mean that they did in fact have a speaking role, even if only a minor one? I've seen times where some people will have (uncredited) next to their name, yet other actors with the same role won't have that. Does that mean they did speak a…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
Background: I'm an actress in Toronto who is non-union, but I just shot a principal role for a non-union feature film with distribution in the US. I also just shot an actor role on a TV show produced by a big name director. I assume being on ACTRA makes you a stronger candidate for O1, but is it completely necessary? O…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
I’m wondering if it’s because of the stay at home order, and I’m hoping things will pick up after this week. But have other Toronto actors been getting very few auditions the last little while? I’ve only had 3 auditions since April. I was auditioning quite a bit and booking before then so I’m curious if others have fel…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
It was actually a callback, first time in-person auditioning since the world shut down. And it was literally just reactions, *not even any dialogue.* The second I got in the room with the casting directors and the project’s directors, the nerves RUSHED BACK and I ended up making myself look like a fucking idiot instead…
Reddit · 1 Jun 2021
Hey everyone. I recently started background acting on the side just to get acquainted with professional sets until I have enough connections to do other jobs in film (props/set design), and I have a couple questions. 1.) How long does it usually take to get paid for an extras gig and at what point should I be concerned…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
When an actor has their initial interview/meeting with an agent before a signing, does the agent ever ask what kind of scenes actors are not willing to perform? Is this a common topic asked about in agent-actor meetings or relationships? How does one go about this when meeting with a potential agent?
Reddit · 31 May 2021
Hey everyone, I'm a 25 year old actor living in LA. I moved to Los Angeles in January of 2020 and almost a year and a half later, I can't shake this feeling that I've wasted so much time in regards to my career. Shortly after I moved to LA, the pandemic hit and the entire film/TV industry shut down. During 2020 and the…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
I'm just asking for advice to get into being a voice actor. I've always wanted to do it since I was kid and now I can actually pursue it. I just don't know how to go about it. Any suggestions?
Reddit · 31 May 2021
I’m looking at hiring a voice actor for a children’s audiobook. The rates I’m seeing are all over the place. Voices123.com points to [Gravy for the Brain]( https://rates.gravyforthebrain.com/). Apparently rates for audiobooks are $100-$400 per finished hour. [Voices.com](https://www.voices.com/rates) recommends a rate…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for databases for film duologues? I'm an irish actor and I may be getting signed by an American manager. Long story short I want to put something on tape to send to them which Ill shoot in an american accent just to demonstrate my ability for american projects.…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
They can work in animation or video games, but basically, who in American voiceover acting today do you feel have a large variety of voices for a large variety of different characters today? As an aspiring actor, I'm very interested in the concept of "character acting". Specifically, how (voice) actors can find charact…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
Hi! I'm planning to move to NYC in August - probably Manhattan or Brooklyn. I'm also planning to start submitting for VO and audiobook narration projects. I'm a trained actor with an agent - just haven't booked anything yet. My agency also has a VO department. And I'm applying for a VO mentorship program through Pengui…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
A rich 20 something who’s worked with some of the hottest music producers (to mediocre but above average success) and is decent looking (not brad Pitt but not hideous) He doesn’t have to worry about auditions not working out because he has money to fall on but he does take his acting craft seriously because he works wi…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
I am a new non-union actor without an agent and recently got cast for a guest star (1 day) role in a low budget indie drama series. The producer then sent me a pdf of Talent Agreement form and asked me to sign and email him back. However, there’s a field in the form to fill out my social security number. I am always sk…
Reddit · 31 May 2021
I'm just curious, but are there any voice actors who started out as voice actors and then went on to become famous on screen actors (perhaps through their voice acting experience)? It just seems like it's more common to see it happening the other way around where people start out as on screen actors, become really famo…
Reddit · 30 May 2021
So I got an audition from my agent on ecocast (YAY!!) so it says I got a request for the audition but when I keep reading it says - offer only names. Soooooo I'm not a named actor or anything but.....I mean....do I still do it? I feel dumb if I respond and ask my agent like yo you sure you gotta the right person?
Reddit · 30 May 2021
Do you absolutely need an agent? I know there’s such thing as open casting calls but where can I find legit verified and serious people looking for actors? I guess what I’m asking is what is the standard that most casting agents/ directors use to seek talent?
Reddit · 30 May 2021
That's all :)
Reddit · 30 May 2021
In the slow times when auditions aren't picking up I'm going to film my own stuff. Anyone have any recommendations for decent cameras in the 1,000-2,000 range for stuff I can submit to film festivals etc.? I'm got 10 imdb named supporting, lead roles, a good number of commercials, A SAG south central and another sag ea…
Reddit · 30 May 2021
My cousin recently told me he was going to be a voice actor. Which got me thinking, and then curious. I wonder if I might like doing this? When was your moment that had you saying, “This is what I want to do?”
Reddit · 30 May 2021
Hi I live close to LA and I really wanna know what its like down there especially for actors! do you have any tips!? recommendations? Ive focused on NYC for a long time when LA is closer to me. Please do drop any tips you have! ​ ​ I have one. THE HEADSHOT TRUCK! I plan on going there when I can!
Reddit · 30 May 2021
Any Vancouver actors out there familiar with the following agencies? Premiere Talent, Leo Management, KC Talent, Ignite Artists Anyone have any feedback or experience to share? Are these considered reputable?
Reddit · 30 May 2021
The show basically takes place in the future, ranging from a few years in the future to several decades. Almost every single episode (exception of one) is a one-man-show with Name actors in a singular set. The acting is phenomenal, with interesting stories that have a lot of heart. Seems like a phenomenal resource for…
Reddit · 30 May 2021
Hi, Everyone, I am an actor in the UK and I'm moving to live in Madrid in July. I shall maintain a base in London for UK work but, obviously, shall be looking for work in Madrid. Can anyone recommend agents or other contacts in Madrid? For film, TV, theatre or radio. Thanks. [Home - www.andrewmcguirk.net](https://www.a…
Reddit · 30 May 2021
I know some movies have even been made with iPhones and they look good. An example is “Tangerine” And I want to do it myself instead of hire an expensive demo reel studio because IMO, it’s so overpriced for only *one* scene to be shot. I went to acting school before but I quit after graduation many yrs ago so I don’t h…
Reddit · 30 May 2021
https://voca.ro/11qzUoBpz1bY So I’ve been considering doing voice acting as a hobby, however the biggest issue that I’m facing at the moment is that I don’t necessarily like the sound of my own voice that much whenever I hear it after being recorded. I’m pretty sure that’s common with most people, but my main point is…
Reddit · 29 May 2021
Hey, I’m trying to find a scene to do for class for me and a female actress. She said she wanted to a scene that doesn’t involve any sex/romance. As a male actor I though it’s gonna be easy. Turns out, it’s fricking hard ! Almost every scene that have male and female is romantic. We might just do a scene with her and a…
Reddit · 29 May 2021
Any advice for an actor considering moving to LA? If you have made the move, how did it go for you/was it worth it? I know there are a lot of things to consider!! Also, any resources for living situations with other actors— communities for actors ? :) thanks!
Reddit · 29 May 2021
I was just wondering about whether or not I would have to do theater work (aka plays of some kind) in order to make it as an actor because I personally don't really want to do that and rather just be in movies/shows/whatever but not in plays, does anyone know if I would inevitably have to whether I want to or not or ca…
Reddit · 29 May 2021
There was a thread Thursday asking what has improved our acting most and I replied that a big part of what has made me better over the last year is my self-tape practice. I do one every day I don't have a booking, a real audition, a class, or a cd workshop up to six times a week. Yes I am a freak that has been doing th…
Reddit · 29 May 2021
I submitted for a role on Actors Access a few weeks ago and never heard back so I assumed it was a no-go. I'm a newbie actress so I'm not picky, I just move on. It's part of the game. I'm just happy I am finally in a position where I can do this. Well, I decided that since I haven't been hearing back from any CDs here…
