hey again! what websites are considered the best to find voice acting jobs on? i'm not looking for websites where i have to pay a membership, and i tried covoco but it's really not good imo, so is there any other place? \^\^ any help appreciated :) ​ i've seen that there's people searching for voice actors on here, but none of them are looking for ppl like me so far :)
Disclaimer: I have no prior experience making short films. This is completely experimental and mostly for fun. Looking for an actor who can do a very good French accent (or is a native French speaker), is between 18 - 32, is athletic or slim, and is clean shaven. If you're interested, I can send you the script for the scene and you can try recording yourself acting it out, in a virtual audition. If you'd like to do a live video call with both of us on camera, that's also possible, as well.
Hi all!! I’m very new to all this; so new that I’ve never actually acted before, not been to acting school, not had any form of drama school experience or anything. All I know is I see plenty of actors on screen and think to myself “what a job”. Portraying someone else and bringing characters to life seems like a very rewarding career and something I’ve always toyed with. I’ve recently signed up to Casting Collective and Mad Dog 2020 here in the uk who are agencies for extras/supporting artists to give me an idea of how a set works, what to expect, if I could enjoy the experience etc etc. I guess I have a few part question for the community off the back of this information: - am I starting in the right place? - am I too old to just get into this? (37) - do I need the experience of drama school or acting classes? On a final note, I have seen the website Starnow which looks like an ideal platform to start but does anyone have any experience with this? Thank you so much for taking the time to read my questions/post.
Willis and Ford are both known for being a bit disinterested over the last few decades. So you think they'd ever go meta? Do something really weird and give them a renewed voice? If this is an FAQ, I apologise. I don't think I have some great original idea, I'm really just curious what it would look like putting these two together in some kind of meta way.
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Hello! I am an actor . I currently live in Madrid , Spain. I am originally from Canada with Latinamerican roots . I should also add I am black. There are a lot of international movies, TV shows shot in Spain. Its been exciting to see it grow more and more. In 2017 I went from theatre to solely focusing on film and TV. I basically had to start from scratch but I am trying to be positive. Its true that Spain is not a diverse country when it comes to actors you see on TV. Most of them tend to be white. I have gotten a few roles . I got an agent in 2018 and we have been finding good auditions for mayor TV and movies. However I have been paying attention to entertainment news and everytime I hear something is being shot in my city and I haven’t even been called to audition it breaks my heart. Even more frustrating when its an American or British TV show . Most recently I was watching a Tv show on prime “Soulmates” and they shot it in my city with plenty of Hollywood actors and Spanish actors. I didn’t even hear of the audition for this. I keep taking classes, trying to change my reel,stay on top of things. But seeing all those missed opportunities go by makes me feel impotent. I just want to be given a chance to audition . I would love to ask for advice. Sometimes I wonder if its time to change agencies.
Did you get any work before hand? If so how much? Did you not work but took classes? Did you have zero experience and got an agent? What’s the story to your story?
hey everyone (: i've always wanted to voice act because i'm an actress and largely active in the film and theatre industry. ever since i was young i've been able to do many accents and voices, and i'm also a polyglot and have been exposed to many cultures over the years. i'm doing well in terms of money and all that, so i'm not desperate for any jobs and know that many starting projects might not have a large budget. i wanna help out! i love all forms of art. my specialties usually tend to lie in more serious, emotion-driven or seductive roles, but i can do whatever you need, and i can go pretty high or raspy and low with my voice. thanks for reading and considering! dm me for any proposals x
What are some obvious (and not so obvious) red flags that actors should be aware of? Asking because I’m curious about others experiences, and since I think this could be useful for new actors who are eager to get their feet wet and may be willing to overlook shady behavior...
I want to make this movie (crime, thriller) that is based around a school class. Can’t say to much but it has to be a 7th grade (12 or 13 years old). Not because I need kids, but because I need it to be a 7th grade, it has to say that. I did some research and man these people are young. Just kids. Most of the boys have light voices or voice cracks. Do you guys think I can cast 14 and 15 year olds to play the 7th grade? It’s crime and thriller and I want something closer to teenagers, I don’t think kids would do it. The tricky part is that the transition from 12/13 to 14/15 is huge, thinking about puberty. What your take on this?
For the purpose of making myself a better actor, what are some of the best screenwriting books out there?
My husband (25m) has been acting on community theater stages for 15 years. He’s been cast as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and he’s having such a difficult time getting it memorized. He’s had wayyy more demanding roles but he says this show is different somehow. I personally think it’s because the theater company had an issue and had to cancel the whole first week of rehearsals. They went from having 4 weeks to 3 weeks of practice, and the rehearsals are so chaotic. They can’t even finish a single scene all the way through without stopping and starting and changing things. I think not being able to run scenes uninterrupted has made it hard for my husband to memorize. Being dyslexic, he memorizes through acting it out rather than reading from the script and quizzing himself. But all we have is the script to work from since rehearsals are chaotic. The show opens in less than two weeks. I was wondering if anyone had any foolproof memorization methods?
Using backstage, I'm curious about whether monologues from movies or tv shows is frowned upon. I'm very interested in screen acting and I really like the styles of certain movies.
So I’m directing a short that I wrote. I graduated film school and have been using Backstage to find actors. However, one of the actors that I really like, only read the first scene when I requested a self tape with the sides, which had two scenes. Then on the callback I requested him read the other scene but he only read the main monologue from the scene. Is this normal? It wasn’t an issue of communication with the other actors that sent in tapes. Could he be new at this? It just seems odd and gives me pause about his ability to follow directions but I’d like to hear actors’ perspectives.
I ask because I've been interested in acting for some time, and I'm also a Christian. Christians have a big thing about foul language. The thing with that is that there are some four-letter words that I don't have a problem with using. Yet there are others I do. I have no idea at all if this is the right r/ to post this in (there really isn't a right one after checking), so I was basically wondering if there are other Christian actors here who have dealt with this. It kind of confuses me, since there are other Christian actors who supposedly have no issue with swearing (Jim Caviezel in Escape Plan). Please don't respond if you're going to bash my beliefs as outdated, or anything. This is a serious question, I would like serious answers. Also if this isn't allowed, feel free to delete it.
Hello everyone! I'm searching for an African American woman to play the role of Selena in my upcoming podcast/visual novel "The Storm Chasers". Selena is the primary antagonist to the show and is a powerful sea goddess who has been trapped on an island for thousands of years. She's a master manipulator and will use magic and trickery to bend people to her will. When speaking with her it's unsure whether or not she's on your side or not but one thing can be certain, she's got her own interests at heart before anyone else's. The role pays $20 an hour and will be held in a group call for live readings and directing. Your name will be listed in the opening and ending credits along with the description for each episode. Below I've added a link to the audition lines that you can read and send to: [stormchaserspod@gmail.com](mailto:stormchaserspod@gmail.com) audition script: [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82xmfapxmw7sv1wq1tx63/Selena-Audition-Script.gdoc?dl=0&rlkey=o8ftqxpyb09t0lfj180b0fn2n](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82xmfapxmw7sv1wq1tx63/Selena-Audition-Script.gdoc?dl=0&rlkey=o8ftqxpyb09t0lfj180b0fn2n) Artwork done by u/toogoodwu https://preview.redd.it/1xlxfrjjcee71.png?width=932&format=png&auto=webp&s=4253f926b37da5876f7dc5d681f6b2929f09a16f
Scarlett's lawsuit: https://www.indiewire.com/2021/07/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-black-widow-streaming-1234654389/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/ou21h1/scarlett_johansson_sues_disney_over_black_widow/) in r/movies) Gerard Butler: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/gerard-butler-sues-olympus-has-fallen-1234990987/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/outkx3/gerard_butler_sues_over_olympus_has_fallen/) in r/movies) Emma Stone: https://www.cbr.com/emma-stone-cruella-sue-disney-rumors/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/boxoffice/comments/oumzu4/emma_stone_poised_to_sue_disney_over_cruella/) in r/boxoffice) John Krasinski/Emily Blunt were successful in their [request for potential lost earnings](https://www.indiewire.com/2021/05/emily-blunt-john-krasinski-money-paramount-quiet-place-2-1234635899/) from A Quiet Place II's shortened window from theaters to streaming just months ago. As were Gal Gadot and Denzel Washington earlier this year. But those deals were with Paramount+ and HBOMax, respectively, but no one's gone after The Mouse until Scarlett. Will this affect how streaming services deal with working actors and their own content that *isn't* in premiering in theaters? Maybe starting to offer actors deals that include options more akin to what residuals for TV used to be? Will non-A-Listers in movies premiering in theaters be offered different packages, less/more money upfront? Will SAG have more leverage when dealing with streaming services now?
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I’ve had this thought recently, and it’s sort of a question. What separates those who find extreme success in this field vs those who never achieve much of anything? Now I know there’s obviously a lot of factors to success, but is there sort of a thing you spot out of actors like oh he’s successful for this this and that. I just wanna understand out of curiosity. Like when Tom cruises agent said there was just undeniable star talent with him even at 19 years of age.
I’m currently an actor without representation but don’t want my lack of an agent to hold back my opportunities to audition for tv/movie roles. I’ve heard that AA is the industry standard, but know that it can be challenging if you’re newer to the industry (like a small resume and no demo reel). Would you still find it a tool worth using or are their other industry sites that may be better suited for someone in my position? Would it still likely that I’d be viewed as equally as others without having a heavy resume/no demo reel?
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 at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
I am auditioning a lot (3+ times a week) for leads and series regs and not getting anywhere. I’ve been pinned for some big roles in the past but lately, since everything has gone on tape, it feels like I have been at a standstill. I want to get back to taking a class but with so many auditions it can be difficult to fully commit to class work. Does anyone have any class recommendations where students can work on current auditions? Or anything else that might be helpful for a busy auditioning actor with past credits. I’m based in Los Angeles.
I have this actor that I idolize and I am now an actor myself and I’m not big enough to the point where I can make contact with them but I do have their managers contact info and I would seriously like to talk with this actor( they are not someone crazy huge they are at a medium spot of fame)I’ve emailed a while ago but the phone call option is looking really good to me
I’m brand new to voice acting. I’ve been approached by a few people who have asked how much I charge for full broadcast rights. I’m obviously not complaining, but why do voice actors charge more for full broadcast rights? It’s no additional work so I guess I just don’t understand that. I’m looking to learn.
I live in the LA market and I’ve heard that employers won’t hire someone if they know they’re an actor because they get the impression that they’d have to call out a bunch for auditions. People have told me it’s better to lie and not mention it at all, and just make up an excuse if I have to call out. What are peoples’ experiences with this?
Hey all, I studied musical theater at a fairly prestigious university in Los Angeles several years ago (graduated in 2012, yikes). I was pretty good. Terrible dancer but great singer and actor. I became deeply depressed in my senior year and completely walked away from theater/acting/singing. That was 10 years ago. I've since been working in emergency medicine as a paramedic but I absolutely hate the job. Whenever I think of my "dream job" or something I \*think\* I'd be happy doing it always comes back to acting, more specifically film and television. However, I've been too anxious and quite frankly, too scared to do anything about it. I have no connections, am entirely out of practice, a little overweight, and I have NO IDEA where to pick things up. I feel paralyzed by indecision. I've recently gotten on meds to help manage things and it feels like coming up out of water for a breath of air for the first time in years. I'd really love some advice as to how I can start getting my feet wet again. I know people say to "take classes" but what does that mean exactly? Like at a community college? Private business? Should I be in six pack shape before getting headshots or auditioning? Do I need an agent? It goes on and on. I live in north Orange County so LA is only about 30-45 minute drive depending on the time of day. I just feel lost and I'm sure it's a terrible time to try to get back into this given the whole global pandemic and all. Any feedback would be great, thanks.
my tapes are increasing, mainly co-star for tv & supporting for films, sometimes bigger roles, all for big time CDs & directors. I'm looking to expand my circle of readers / rehearsal buddies. shoot me a PM if you're interested!
Acting work for non-celebrities is few and far between. So, we need a stable, but flexible, job. Therein lies the rub. Well, I've been teaching for about 6 years, now, and a school has been pursuing me for the past year. I've told them I can't work for them, last year, because the schedule is 8-5 and inflexible. There's no way I can go do acting work when it comes up. Especially because I booked a recurring TV role at the time (which is now finished) Just 30 minutes ago, their 2nd in command video called me and said they're willing to be flexible and will take any schedule I can give -- even just 1 afternoon per week; they really want me in the school. I told them what I want is a stable M-F job, but allows me to take several days off per month with as little as 1 week notice. (Auditions in my market usually go late, anyways, so I can do them after work) They agreed, so I'll start in September with a flexible, stable job that allows me to still do acting whenever it comes up! Plus, it pays decently well! I'm so happy! TL;DR: Flexible, decent pay job for an actor!
My main goal in career is to be in the movie industry, but due to some complications I might not be able to attend the film school I wanted this year abroad, so I might stay in my country. What are some other options other than studying acting, film, producing etc that would be useful in an actor’s future career?
At age 19, he became the [seventh-youngest Best Supporting Actor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_and_youngest_Academy_Award_winners_and_nominees#Youngest_nominees_4) nominee for *Gilbert Grape (1993)*, and he was only 22 at the time of filming *Titanic*. **Here are my assumptions about his level of fame and 'acclaim' as an actor:** |Year|Age|Film/s|Fame|Acclaim|Comparison| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |Early to mid 1990s.|19 - 22.|*Gilbert Grape, Romeo and Juliet.*|"Famous young up and coming actor with bright future".||| |1997.|23.|*Titanic*|Superstar.||| |2000s.|Mid 20s - Mid 30s.|*Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, Blood Diamond.*|Pretty famous; a top five leading man in Hollywood.|Two Best Actor nominations.|Mid 1990s Tom Hanks.| |2012 - 2019.|38 - 45.|*Django, Wolf of Wall St, The Revenant, Once Upon a Time.*|*ˆ*Two decades worth of being very famous.|Now a veteran, and accepted as a 'Hollywood Great'.|The career of Dustin Hoffman up until *Rain Man (1988).*| Because he achieved fame at a young age, what he has achieved at age 46, other 'all-time Hollywood legends' might have had a similar career but instead at around age 60. Jack Nicholson's AFI Lifetime Achievement Award came 25 years after he first gained some notoriety in *Easy Rider (1969).* If we compare this to Leo's *'Easy Rider'* being *Gilbert Grape (1993),* it'd be like Leo having his Lifetime Achievement Award around the same time as when *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* was released. Though, I'd prefer to use great 'acting performances' as a reference point. The comparison instead might be 'The career of Jack Nicholson until 1994' can be related to 'Leo's career until around 2030, age 55\~'.
Paid position. Female characters. Character description: French like girl in her late 20's but already a widow. (Broken-English kinda like a Fiora voice) For the time being she has only 4-5 lines but whoever does them will co-operate with us in the long run. Must be comfortable with NSFW content. It's for a game. +18 required. Some other characters need voicing too. You can contribute with samples too. Script is around 500 to 600 words. Long-term project. (wich means this character will maybe have monthly script) Budget is 5 dollars per 100 words
People rehash the same questions every single day, so here is my advice to new actors: Get your answers, and then stay off this subreddit. Use this subreddit whenever you have a problem, not a wish. Acting is all about living, so if you want to be a working actor, write down a plan and achieve it, because you're never going to know "Whether or not a 25-year-old can make it" if you sit around all day on here waiting for other people to tell you. At some point, you need to say to yourself "Whatever happens, happens," and start the process. Follow the "do classes/go to college, get headshots, act in student films, submit to agents until you get one" plan that is on here 24/7. Google whatever "casting flaw" you're nervous about and realise that there is probably at least one successful actor that broke the mould. It's not rocket science. Most of y'all have very simple hurdles that you could overcome by simply going for it. Be the change you want to see. This subreddit is *amazing* for (beginner) information. Use the 'Saved' feature and then take an extra note of it in a journal/Google Doc. But don't get too comfortable on here. Don't study all of these posts and never learn on the job.
Hey there! I recently helped produce a short film, the director/other producer brought on the lead actress, she seemed great for the role, and she did a great job. The shorts now almost complete, and we had a great time making it. It was shot for $200 and food for the crew, we're just planning on putting it up on Youtube, no competitions etc. However, I just found out our lead is in SAG, and the director never flagged it. He's done a ton of work before (all non-union), so I had assumed if she was, he'd have been aware of the.... issues, that stem from a SAG Actress/Actor doing non-union work. This was my mistake, and I've learned my lesson for next time. I'm not quite sure what to do. All I can find are steps producers should be aware of pre-filming, I've never been caught in this situation before. The person most liable to get in trouble seems to be our lead actress, I think she genuinely didn't know that there can be issues when shooting non-union that need to be addressed up front. I've gotten the advice of "it's not your problem" which doesn't even remotely sit well with me, and research is hitting a dead end. So I'd rather ask other actors/actresses their view of the situation, and if any of you have encountered this before? Thank you for any help and guidance you can provide!
Sure, I could google the answer, so I don’t look stupid, but I wouldn’t last in a trivia game show. People ask me who my favorite directors, producers, writers, or casting directors are, and I draw a blank. I’m not even a movie buff. I enjoy acting and watching movies. I can’t even tell you who I’d want to work with today. Does anyone else struggle with this? Will this stop me from being a successful actor?
I'm not asking for advice on how to become an actor, because I'm doing that part as good as I can. For context, I've been acting for 5 years, done plenty of shorts, commercials and I'm currently filming my third tiny TV role. I've never had training, kinda learned everything from doing, but recently I've started to notice I'm not happy with my performances. I never truly can relate to the characters I'm playing, and I have a hard time being emotional in dramatic scenes. I'm trying to read books and study, but I find most education on acting so pretentious! I really can't deal with constant name-dropping or making this art out to be the most important thing in the world, cause it's not. But still, I do want to become a more believable actor, especially in dramatic scenes, and potentially be affected so much that I will burst into tears. I will soon have a lot of time on my hands and would love to spend it by bettering myself, so I'm kindly asking for what advice you would give you someone in my situation - thank you!
Hey guys! Was wondering if anybody wanted to drop some IMDb links to films they’re in, so we can rate it 10 stars! Films don’t get official ratings until a certain amount of clicks. In addition, weekly clicks to your actor IMDB help your Star Meter. (I don’t like it either, but I’ve definitely noticed more work and callbacks with a better star meter, sigh.) If anybody wants to join, feel free to comment that IMDb link, and I will update/edit below! Same with actor pages, but not a prob if you’d like to remain anon!! Cheers!
So, I've never exactly held a high standard for celebrities or anything, but there are of course the ones I look up to, or appreciate more than others. I've also never thought that the industry is all sunshine and roses, I know its awful and has awful people. But then again every industry does. But there are so many stories coming out constantly lately about how all these celebrities are actually secretly awful people (of course a lot of it has to be taken with a grain of salt) and how horrible the industry is (drugs, abuse etc etc). Btw this is coming from me learning about certain types of celebrity gossip and some of the stuff on there is ridiculous, but some seems true, and I got a little obsessed. I've been wanting to do this since I was 12. Went to high school for the arts, went to post secondary for it, moved for it, have been actively working for it for a few years now. But I'm trying to figure out how to continue doing what I have always longed to do, while reconciling all this information. I've never thought I'd actually be famous, and honestly don't want to be. I want to be a working actor, who's able to go to work and pay my bills, then go home and enjoy my life. But it seems like even on the smallest scale, things and people are awful. Hell! In a small community theatre production, I was sexually harassed by a cast mate throughout the run. Sorry for the long post, and I don't know what I expect from this, maybe I just needed to get it down? I don't know. But have any of you dealt with, like, the reality of your dreams and reconciling with it? How have you dealt with things you've built up in your mind crashing down around you?
I want to work hard at acting because obviously, I want to be a successful actor. I just watched Bryan Cranston talking at Oxford on YouTube and he said he was never really gifted at acting or anything and was never a genius he just had always worked harder than others. How do I work hard as an actor? Especially just from home what can I do because I really do want to work hard and whenever I get super motivated to work hard I get all excited then realize I don’t know what to do. The only way I know how at the moment is doing monologues but that doesn’t do much and it seems like there’s more I can be doing.
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This week we are joined by actor and comedian Torey Adkins. Tory has appeared in such feature films: 30 Minutes or Less and Real Steel, plus many more movies and television shows. We talk how he got his start, how he landed his big films, how he worked on his craft, working with big talent and words of wisdom [https://wwsd.simplecast.com/episodes/ep36](https://wwsd.simplecast.com/episodes/ep36) [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep36-actor-comedian-torey-adkins/id1541909628?i=1000530100682)| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1McvmeBhMZm3pYzHjq2c8I)| [Google Podcast](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9WXzJNN1lYcw/episode/MjM1MDkxZWMtOGQ1Yy00NDkwLWI5NTItN2UyNDI0NWEwNGQ1?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjI8NquhILyAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ)
How do you motivate yourself to do your best work when you keep getting audition after audition but barely any bookings? It feels so exhausting putting so much energy into something that 99% of the time turns into absolutely nothing. I love acting so much but I miss acting with actual actors and not readers over zoom
I’ve always liked the idea but at the same time I feel like it’s not a thing. After the sets I’ve been on you dont really stay in touch with the other actors even though you been saying “we’re gonna hang out after this!”. Is it possible to have friends in the industry or is it just a friendly connection?
Ok I have always in my head divided up acting into 2 groups Actors and Entertainers each one being different and similar A.) Actors: are the people who stir powerful emotions in the audience can cause tears, immense laughter or anger examples of actors include Tom hanks, Daniel Day Lewis,Jeff bridges. B.) Entertainers: the people who usually provide you with the weekend entertainment they are the ones who headline the summer blockbuster ala Avengers or Jungle Cruise. They don’t stir emotions like the actors but instead keep you entertained via their charm and the movies special effects and writing. examples of Entertainers are The Rock, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith, Vin Diesel Who to you is an actor and who is an entertainer? Which would you prefer to be and why?
I understand that these parties are meant for networking, catching up, promoting your work, etc... But god, I just can't do them anymore. It sucks me dry. I go in, I mingle, I meet interesting people, I get high, I drink, and then that question always comes up. Do I hang out and go someplace or do I just go home? The gang you're with wants to go over to an afterparty or someplace down in Venice or West Hollywood. You always spend more money than you want to when you go out. LA isn't cheap. Plus with all these covid regulations and whatnot, it's becoming a bit ridiculous. You have to be somewhat crazy to be an actor. The best thing sometimes is just being with your coach, working in the studio, doing exercises with other actors, attending film premieres and theatre shows with your fellow actors. These industry events and the people in them are just making me sick. I like them to an extent but sometimes the crowd there can push me down a path I dont want to go. I loved them at first but now, I'm just very apathetic and would rather focus on maybe doing an independent film or something. What are your thoughts?
I’m an aspiring actor and I am planning on moving to California for acting. The studios that have me within their talent base are located in Burbank and I want to be close by. I live in New York so I know absolutely nothing about California. In regards to an ideal location obviously it needs to be affordable. I’m pretty broke. I wouldn’t mind living in a small town but as long as I have access to Burbank through train or bus that is if i don't bring a car. Again sorry if I sound naive but I’m just a little stressed and nervous. Also I would like to be somewhere where crime rate is low. I don’t mind something small. It’s just me heading out there. I also don’t mind a roommate but prefer to live on my own. I’m hoping that there will be utilities included.
Hello, Reddit! I´d like to start by saying that I'm scared shitless posting here, because I feel like no matter how I write this, the reaction will be an eye-roll and a "Oh god, another one of those who just wants to get to the fun part and not do the work". I'm scared because I already feel that the whole idea of me one day becoming a voice actor is, at best, a dream, and at worst, soon to be an *abandoned* dream. I've always enjoyed performing, and I've always liked to use my voice in different ways to tell stories and the like. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to take acting classes or anything, and as of this weekend I'm thirty years old and have yet to make a single *actual* effort to pursue my dream. Once in a while I'll google around, start reading blogs and websites from people in the industry on how to get started and what is required of you. I might start a project, record some stuff, have fun, but I always end up feeling bummed out, just sitting alone in front of my computer, feeling like there is no way to know how to progress. I especially feel that way when proffessional voice actors write about how you need to be an entrepeneur, you need to run a company, you need to elbow your way into auditions and just keep at it at a, what it seems to me at least, inhuman capacity. I'm not an entrepeneur, I don't think I could run a company, but I'm not afraid to work hard. I just find it very hard to work hard without proper direction. I feel like I need a *creative partner*, or a mentor, or frankly, a BOSS, giving me assignments. What I'm saying is, I lack self-dicipline. So, I'm writing to explain this hole I keep falling in, to see if any of you fine folks in here has anything to say about it, if you recognise it, and if you do, what it was that got you to finally get going (and not stop again). I feel like the tiniest carrot on a stick could give me the biggest boost. It's not like I need to get booked to feel like this is worth it, because I love using my voice, but I feel like I need some kind of direction. Whenever I'm at work (I drive trains, so I'm alone in the cabin), or when I'm home alone, I'll just sit around improvising voices and scenes. I'll practice accents (I'm swedish, but I really enjoy speaking english, so I practice both swedish and english ones), try to discover new voices and sounds I can make. I have made a lot of actual practice on my voice, it's the part where I need to *use* it that feels so insanely difficult to get around to, especially on my own. I think I've managed to get my point across, and I shall do my best to prevent this from becoming a wall of text, but a quick summary: I need your advice on HOW to "Just do it", as so many creatives say that you need to do. I don't know *what* to "Just do", and I could really use a story or two from someone who recognise this kind of struggle to get started with Voice Acting (or any creative thing for that matter), and how they did it. If anyone is remotely interested in my latest try at the VA-thing, I've started a website ([link](https://havoicie.wordpress.com/)) where I try to collect the things I have done to create some kind of a portfolio (there are things in both swedish and english). Any constructive criticism is of course welcome, in addition to general tips on how to get my butt in the booth (which for the moment is my Rode NT-USB on my desk. I have plans to get better stuff!), and what I can actually do there. I hope I didn't bore you to death with this post, and I am thankful for any response I can get!
I have a starter it happen sometimes usually when I'm under pressure or a bit nervous or when I get excited to tell somebody not something I also have a speech impediment where I get stuck on some words sometimes am I still able to become a voice actor in the future I could do impressions of a lot of cartoon/movie characters and things
Hey, there! I (20F) am an aspiring model and an actress, but I have no experience or anyone in the field to help me out. Can someone please tell me the following!? Commitment shoot. Compromise shoot. Calendar shoot. Glamorous shoot. Bold shoot. Making out/making love. Adjustment shoot. I might sound dumb, but please help me and answer these. If you could share your suggestions or give me any kind of advice, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much!
Long story short was abused (not sexual) by another actor on set - them purposely trying to ruin my up close takes (them purposely forgetting their lines to sabotage my up close - on theirs they did them just fine) and then them shoving me on set so hard to knock me off balance that the camera crew noticed and then trying to trip me a few times as well on purpose when I was in heels. Another co-star came up to me later and said they noticed this person had badmouthed me behind my back. Again I am not an A-lister (this person is higher up than me - not an A lister but more clout) and I stayed very professional, did the best work I could, was kind to everyone from PAs to drivers to hotel clerks and then let myself feel my feelings after the shoot is over. I did try to talk to this person and they did it more, saying they were only joking. They did this loudly saying I was over-reacting and made a whole one-person-show production of it so all could hear and it would be 'spun' that I was the problem so I dropped it quickly. My mental health and psyche have been affected by this more than I have realized, I am talking it out with my therapist but I am wondering if I need to let my rep know about this person's behavior and how detrimental it was to me. I don't want this person doing this to other people on set. Oddly enough this person has a big 'anti-bullying' presence on social media. Which makes sense because this person is a huge narcissist. As most narcissists can, this one stole the director's heart and had him thinking they could do no wrong - so if I complained as a nobody it would make things even worse for me. I have no 'want' from my rep except for them to know I might be in a funk for the next few weeks and again for them to just know. Is it better for the work to come out, see if my reps like the work I did / if I get good reviews, and then mention it? Any feedback or advice from seasoned actors will be helpful. I know there are some real monsters out there and I have worked with a few but by far this one has been the worst.
Hey folks, I posted this in the "no stupid questions" thread, but it's a day late so I am making a post here. Sorry if this breaks a rule, but I need to say this. I'm trying to find a solid acting school that won't cost me an arm and a leg, and is in person. I'm not going to pay to do anything on ZOOM. For me, it's simply not worth it and won't help me. I was part of an amazing group that worked with people's budgets before COVID, but I don't think it's starting back up at all. The person putting it on kind of ghosted us, unfortunately. Honestly, at this point in my career, new "systems" are fun and all (I'm looking into Anthony Meindl's school...holy moly even discounted I'm not sure I could pay for it and live), but I really just need to get in front of people and act with other actors and get notes. Anyone a part of a group that is looking for new members or know of good schools that aren't insanely expensive? I know that you have to pay to play in this business, but the reality is I need to have a roof over my head and to like...eat sometimes. I'm based in LA.
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