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Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I was researching different routes into acting online and came across an interesting article by timeshighereducation.com saying "language degrees also appear to be a good requisite for a career in acting." Since I am currently studying for a foreign language degree myself, I decided to test the validity of that quote b…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I dont have any experience being an actor so I just want to start out as a extra just to see how every works and plays out. The problem is that I look horrible on camera and the best pictures I have of myself are mirror selfies. I dont have the money or the confidence to get a professional headshot. Can I just use a mi…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
Hi everyone! I'm currently developing a short 2-minute animation for an upcoming series called "ReBirth: Broken Memory". As of right now, the animation itself and the script are competently finished and we just need 2 Voice Actors who can lend their talents to 2 of the main characters (and possibly a few background cha…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2020
I’m a self taught Australian voice actor and wanted to get some unbiased feedback on my work. I’m currently working on a few samples in different categories but this is what I’ve got so far. Here’s the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MRfEXSRgW4nnP76wZIPPgbV_0YX4vBQl If you have any suggestions on what I c…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
As much as I love performing, sometimes jobs can be few and far between. even if you get a huge gig where you get four straight weeks work for thousands of dollars, once the four weeks are over you are unemployed again and until you get something else, you are on your own. barring the actors who make enough to live off…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
Hello, I was curious what everyones submission to audition ratio is on Actors Access? I'm mostly asking for my own research, and to look at my materials to see what I can improve on in order to get in the room more in 2020. I know type has a lot to do with it, so feel free to mention that as well. I'm located in Los An…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
I'm asking this because I've seen a lot of stuff on this topic and more importantly I've seen a young actor take off being super famous with never ending work as a child and having that success for their entire life, then I see other Actors who also started young, but never got much work, or fame, or anything even up t…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
First time posting here guys. I have been really interested in acting for the past few years now but business school has prevented me from dedicating much time. I graduate in Spring so I will have more time to pursue this. In the meantime, What can I pick up from watching actors/actresses on screen? Is there certain th…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
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…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
Just to add a bit of context. I'm a dual national of the US and UK. I'm currently living in Liverpool, UK and I find my regional accent is closing a lot of doors in my face over here when I go for roles. I can switch between any UK and US regional accents but I'm never given the chance and am often told how well I have…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
I scrolled for a bit and didn't see any hiring posts, and the rules aren't very clear (they just explain what's not allowed). Is there a subreddit for hiring voice actors? Is it this one?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
I'm looking to get out of the food service industry and potentially move into being a PA, hopefully in an office environment. Is being a PA more about making connections in the industry, or does it enable you to still work as an actor? Does anyone have experience with this situation?
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
It’s hard for me to pinpoint and stay committed to my passions mainly due to my mental health struggles. But every time I wander off, watch a movie, etc I started dreaming of me playing parts and I become engulfed in that fantasy. The problem with this passion is that realistically, I don’t think I could aspire to be a…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
i feel like most classes and workshops I find are filled with really bad actors. you perform once maybe get feedback and then perform again..... and then you're stuck watching 2 1/2 hours worth of bad acting. it's not helping me grow and it's pretty frustrating when you're spending $400 a month for this. what studios h…
Reddit · 9 Jan 2020
So a little background: I'm getting back into improv with some classes (it used to be a hobby in high school). I've never been an actor or see myself as one. But in my last improv class level, the focus was on being an actor and seeing yourself as an actor. To be honest, that's something I really liked and would like t…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
I know a lot of people in Hollywood have stage names that are totally different than their actual names, so when do you think the right time is in an actor's career to make a stage name? (e.g. when they first join an agency, have a strong resume, etc.) :)
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
Hey guys Australian based actor here seeking an agency! Just wondering if any other actors from Australia could lead me in a direction to an agency? Really don’t want to waste my time on scams and just get right to the auditions! Thank you
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
Do you use a binder? Are you a digital organizer? Curious to see what other actors do and recommend.
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
At the moment I have actors access and casting networks, but am looking to get more breakdown services. Does anyone use either backstage or IMDb for breakdowns? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
As a beginning voice actor I am not quite sure where to get jobs. I have a walk in closest with lots of clothes (should I also get sound foam?) and studio quality sound equipment. Where are the best places to find voice over, audiobook, and voice acting work? They don’t all have to be the same site, I just want to cove…
Reddit · 8 Jan 2020
Hello, UK actors! I'd love to get your take on representation in the UK. For context, I'm a US-UK dual citizen, grew up mostly in Scotland but have been living in the US for many years, currently in NYC. I've booked some great projects over here, including a co-star role on AMC's "Turn: Washington's Spies", regular VO…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
long story short, in a couple days im gonna be auditioning for a young actors course - at the audition, though, as well as a monologue and headshot, we have to bring in a cv of our experience, training, and interests, which seems perfectly normal, but thing is i only really know what to put for experience and training.…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hey everyone, I'd love your input on this! I have considered a move to Canada for quite a while to try and progress with film/TV opportunities, but I don't know if I should go ahead and do it OR if I should stay in Australia for a bit longer and aim for LA in the next few years? I've heard things like 'you have to star…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hi all. As a relatively new actor, I'm just starting to get into auditioning for stuff. FYI, I am an Asian female in my 20's. I've been looking at casting sites like Actors Access and Backstage and noticed that there are very few roles that I can apply to, as not many roles are looking for Asian females. This worries m…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hello, I'm an actor considering moving to Tampa. I would really appreciate it if someone knowledgeable could give me a brief run down of what the scene is like down there. I have been to the Straz Center, so that's literally all I know lol. Thanks in advance for any helpful replies!
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
So today in my acting class the teacher sat us down in front of a camera and told us to listen to him without saying anything, he would read a monologue where he would scream at you and I was super confused on how to listen to what he was saying without actually saying anything myself. Does anyone have any insight or t…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Not too concerned about making tons of money, more so would like to find something flexible that would work with an actor’s schedule but still be enough to support oneself. Perhaps something I could do working from home, and PREFERABLY something where I could make my own hours. I’ve already graduated from college.
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
I've always wondered how many Australians, Brits, Europeans, and other Asians land a job in the US and eventually live there. What about their visa? For example, Katherine Langford's first gig was 13rw and she easily obtained a working visa. How is the process going to be and what if there's only an online audition or…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
So there’s a dialogue in the movie right, are there two cameras at once with actors actually speaking to each other or do they record their lines one at a time?
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hello fellow Redditors - I'm Myles Dobson, I’m a british actor and coffee snob, based in Toronto. You may vaguely recognise me as ‘That Guy Behind the Counter that Delivers Exposition to the Main Characters that One Time’ on ‘In the Dark’, ‘Entertaining Christmas’, and ‘Handmaid’s Tale’. Starting tomorrow, from 5pm GMT…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
I'm sure you probably get posts like this all the time. I'm a 20 year old man with a very deep and clear voice. I have always received compliments from people I meet saying that I should be a voice actor or radio announcer. At first I looked into it and was discouraged about needing to pay for voice acting lessons and…
Reddit · 7 Jan 2020
Hello, Is anyone taking classes or took classes at Stella Adler Los Angeles? I'm looking at conservatories and theyre all expensive. I want to be a well rounded actor before I get an agent out there, and it seems cheaper than going to a NYC conservatory or grad school. Thanks!
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Hi there, I'm looking to get into consulting actors for their careers. I'm a New York based actor and have been in the city for many years now, and have always loved helping guide actors. This isn't really about money for me, so we can negotiate a fee for my time, but ultimately I'd love to just get experience. ​…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Hello! I am 14 years old (almost 15) from Bulgaria. I really want to be an actor but from what I have read, the chances of succeeding are really slim. I am not seeking fortune, but I would really love to be in good movies. I just want to act and meet people when shooting a movie etc. However will I have to work other j…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
I just stumbled into the movie industry by accident last year, enjoying background acting for the 18 months around Toronto and Hamilton. I have no previous experience in this industry and have been told that it’s not worth it to go back to University for classes when you’re in your mid 40s. Yet! I’d like to graduate fr…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
I’m an actor from the prairies who will be moving in a year to pursue acting full time. I have been advised by many to move to Vancouver over Toronto as there is more film jobs there; which I do. Heard Toronto is more for theatre actors?
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Does anyone know any good summer programs for actors? Thanks !
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Hi! We're an indie game developers and we're making a video game called [Paws and Soul](https://store.steampowered.com/app/911510/Paws_and_Soul/). We have all the characters but one — we need a female actor for a character who is a French female and a close friend of one of the main characters. Here are the audition te…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
[Video](https://youtu.be/1mAPO4wvWJs) [Transcript](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2020/01/06/tom-hanks-golden-globes-cecil-b-demille-speech-full-transcript/) Tom Hanks won the Cecil B DeMile award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. His speech is a g…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Hey! I'm a newish actor with about a year of background work (just for fun) and about 2 semesters of acting classes I'm working in Atlanta and am working towards my first speaking role. I have a few questions regarding the process of becoming an official actor as I'm still a little hazy on the whole "SAG eligibility" t…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
Hey actors and creatives! 28-year-old Aussie male here. I assume this is an age-old question. I've been tossing up whether or not LA or Vancouver is right for moving for Film & TV opportunities. From what I have researched, Vancouver is just like LA for opportunities these days with a lot of US companies heading over t…
Reddit · 6 Jan 2020
I don’t think of myself as a “voice actor” - but I am taking on more responsibilities at work, and those involve doing a LOT of voice recordings for our new video based training. FWIW, I will also be writing the copy and be responsible for the audio edits. Marketing will assemble the actual videos, as they add the musi…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2020
I am a 12 year old theatre actor from Northern Ireland, since I was about 7 I have acted in small theatre productions at my local theatre. I have always been trying to get auditions for movies and such but it was only until a few days ago I actually got one, it was for The NorthMan by Robert Eggers. I want advice on ho…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2020
Hello, I've truly wanted to act and I've written many ideas down that I plan to record throughout 2020. I wanted to ask if there was an area in which I could share these short films I will make and what areas you think are good to share clips. Also, I did get in touch with a few mentioning ActorsAccess and Backstage ar…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2020
I'm currently in year 9 and about to go into a vocational school with a performing arts course for the next two years, and a guaranteed place at college for performing arts. I'm a decent to good actor, and i'm getting trained in dance and music on my course. The whole goal, as it were, is to get into a good drama schoo…
Reddit · 5 Jan 2020
Hey! I was wondering what breakdown service you guys find best. Right now I’m only on Actors Access and it’s great, but want to find more opportunities. Thanks!
Reddit · 5 Jan 2020
I went up for a role and got a call back. The CD, producers, and writer all seemed to really like me. I didn't get called in again but the CD gave me great feedback to my agents but said that they wouldn't go further with me but I'll be considered for things in the future. 2 months later they're still searching for an…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2020
For those of you who are newcomers to acting my names TonyJones, welcome and break a leg!! Before any legs are broken lol for those of you who are new to the game both young and old I would advise you to seek a good photographer and get headshots. When taking pics bring your personality to the camera and don't hold bac…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2020
I'm an amateur screenwriter, and I'm curious about how much of a character gets taken out of my hands once I send in the script. Do you try to realize the writer's intentions, or just imagine what type of person the character is and go with it? What percent of the final character is from your imagination, and what perc…
Reddit · 4 Jan 2020
I was cast as a supporting role in a feature film that’s based on a very popular video game, and I understand why. I fit the type for the character, and I feel that I did well in my audition. But I don’t think I should have gotten it and I can’t exactly explain why. I just feel like someone else would have been a bette…
