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Not voice actor; advice for fixing a natural monotone voice?

Not voice actor; advice for fixing a natural monotone voice?

Posted on May 17th

I'm not sure what to search for online, or what I'm exactly looking for but I'm sure someone here knows. I'm guessing like, examples of an actor speaking the same lines with different moods, like confident vs not confident. Nervous vs calm, etc... Different accents. Something I could imitate and learn so I can consciously break the habit of my natural dead pan, flattened voice.

VA’s In Central Florida?

VA’s In Central Florida?

Posted on May 16th

Hi friends, I’m looking for voice actors in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area for a few projects I have cooking. This will be paid work, of course. I’m looking to build a trusted team/troop that I can collaborate with.

Having pictures on IMDB vs being low key until you book professional work?

Having pictures on IMDB vs being low key until you book professional work?

Posted on May 16th

based on the amount of crazy people I have met in my life... I really prefer to fly under the radar. I was concerned for a while about whether or not social media was "necessary" for acting, and based on the quality / amount of auditions I've had, even though I haven't broken through yet, I can confidently say that you don't need to do instagram / social media to be an actor, so that's a relief for me. however, with IMDB, I have a ton of short films / some Webseries but I haven't booked any major tv / films, yet. I used to have pictures of myself and screen shots from all the shorts I've done, in addition to my representation listed... but I don't really want to do that anymore. My gut just tells me it's "trying to hard", so I'd prefer at this point to not have any pictures on there, not even a headshot, until I book that first co-star, or honestly, not until I have a few co-stars and a recurring or major role. My reps have all my materials which they submit to breakdowns they receive, and all my shit is on actor's access. I honestly don't even want to famous, I just want to be a working actor. I don't want to put pictures of myself into the public domain until I have money and a lawyer, to protect myself from the absolutely insane amount of crazy people that exist. I may be a bit paranoid, but living in a place like New York, I've had like multiple strangers randomly video tape me with their phone while I'm just simply walking around minding my own business, and just too many encounters with crazy roommates, etc. etc. plus just the general state of the world right now and the direction things seem to be going. I see other actors on my reps' rosters that don't have pictures posted and some of them are like me with only short films and stuff and some have some co-stars, and the TOP actors, the series regulars or guest star actors that have been doing this for 10+ years only have professional photos from major tv/ film projects and publicity stills. that's it. I'd rather fly under the radar until I have that kind of content to post, and perhaps a publicist is doing it, not even me. how do you guys feel about this? for me, I feel like it's more genuine with who I am as a person, my personal values, and how I want to approach this craft longterm / present myself to the industry. Low key, about the work, and not about "trying to be famous", or whatever, you know what I mean. but if it will hold me back by not having my reel posted or a headshot, like if industry people actually scope you out on their beyond your rep's pitches and I will "lose out on work" from not having pictures posted... then yeah I guess ill put my shit up, I'd just really rather not

Is this true- about IMDb credits?

Is this true- about IMDb credits?

Posted on May 16th

An actor I worked with said IMDb profiles are only for if you have 3 or more SAG credits. I didn’t know that, I’ve seen tons of profiles for people who have done even just their own self-made projects. She said yes but they won’t be taken seriously by anyone in the industry because it’s unprofessional to let yourself be on IMDb without 3 sag credits. Is this true? Now I’m worried because I’ve been on IMDb for a while. I’m not the one who made my profile, a short film director put me up and put up my photo and everything. Could this hurt me?

Tips for running lines with an actor?

Tips for running lines with an actor?

Posted on May 16th

I’m working with a well known actor, and they’d like to occasionally run lines with me. I’ve done it a few times, but I’m never sure how to do it properly. Do I read as if I’m reading for a self-tape audition? Muted and no acting - just reading? And what do I do if he messes up a line? Do we keep going? Do I stop and give him the line? What if it’s just one or two words off? Anyone have tips for this?

What acting agency can I join?

What acting agency can I join?

Posted on May 16th

Hi there, I reside in Cape Town, South Africa and I finally quit my job and want to follow my dream to become an actress. But I have no clue which acting agency I should join. I am looking for some advice please? Thanks in advance.

How do I start?

How do I start?

Posted on May 16th

Hello I am 16 and I really want to voice act one of the characters I want to play is Denji or Yuta Okkotsu, I have looked at the videos on how to get a mike and all that, but I do not know how to find a role and I really want to be a voice actor

What Happens Now?

What Happens Now?

Posted on May 16th

I got an audition from my agent at 7PM last night through Actors Access. The deadline for submissions was 10am this morning. I sent in my audition at around 10:30PM last night through actor access, and my rep has to "approve it" for it to be sent off to the CD. Well he never approved it, and now the submission deadline has passed by hours. I'm new to this. Does my audition not get sent to the CD now or, if as long as I submitted it to my agent before the deadline I'm fine?

learning voice acting for fun

learning voice acting for fun

Posted on May 16th

I've been on the interwebs since I can remember. Watching people do voices on stuff either shooting the shit or making people pissed. The good ol days. To be honest i watch voice actors like P.M. Seymour, ProZD, Gianni and any voice oney ng can cook up and after a while I thought I should give it a try. I have a arm mic i used for streaming i use to record myself, so far i tried doing game quotes from series i know well and web comics, and well it didn't turn out well. Felt i was faking it? Maybe I'm just breaking myself in. Neither the less i come seeking advice and honestly tips for doing voices. Like Kermit, skellator and the lovable broken Japanese English. But I'm a 18 year old male with a voice a bit on the higher pitch side

Who and what inspired you to be fascinated with voice acting?

Who and what inspired you to be fascinated with voice acting?

Posted on May 15th

For me, it was my love of cartoons, video games, and anime as a kid, quoting what I watched at that time and just having fun with anything related to animation. As an adult, I began paying attention to the voices and looking at the website behind the voice actors and shocked upon seeing how many roles my favorite voice actors have and how radically different they sound from one role to another. I also watched behind-the-scenes videos and seeing how much fun they're having doing this job acting with their voices. I also began watching interviews and learning about how they get into a character which is really fascinating to me. I had a brain blast moment after thinking about what I wanna do with my life Jimmy Neutron style and said I wanna be a voice actor because it seems like a fun job and it's most certainly one I can keep for 5 years and beyond and finally feel good about having a job.

How to look younger for a role?

How to look younger for a role?

Posted on May 15th

What do actors do to make themselves look younger when playing a teenager for a role? Like when a 22- 23-24 year old man is cast to play a 16-17-18 year old teenage boy what do they do to make themselves appear that age? Make up cover up beard shadow? Fringe hair style? What are y’all thoughts on this?

To Be Or Not to be...

To Be Or Not to be...

Posted on May 15th

So this is a discussion to gain perspective, advice or just opinions. The year 2020 gave me great perspective and I went through a period of intense self development & growth. It was a chaotic year but it was one that I needed. SO much introspection and all aspects I thought thoroughly on. The one that stood out, chasing my dream. My dream of becoming an actor is only now in effect. All my energy and focus is centered on it. However, considering how Covid decided to screw over everything on a global scale, I'm looking at things logically. I'll be pretty new to the industry which has suffered greatly due to this virus. I'll most likely have to take some time searching for a decent agency to represent me. I'll be competing against a lot more experienced and seasoned actors and actresses. How many opportunities will be available to me. Now this doesn't really chip away at my determination to pursue acting as a career. BUT these are questions I have to ask myself. So for those in my position or who have recently been in my position & those who have experience, what are your thoughts on this? (Oh I'm 28 and I have a background in Architecture. So I'll be completely new to the acting field. I don't doubt my ability to achieve what I want though).

NYC Actors Access

NYC Actors Access

Posted on May 15th

Hey all, I moved from LA to the NYC area during the beginning of the pandemic and I’m starting to jump back into acting now that things are getting back to normal. I’ve noticed that there seem to be less New York breakdowns posted on there than LA. Just curious, is this just because of the nature of “less” work and stuff going on in the area? I know Backstage is much bigger here, but are there a lot more postings compared to AA? I know there are some sites listed on the sidebar but I didn’t know if jobs might be double posted or if there’s enough work circulating to justify the subscriptions for other sites. Any other sites you’d recommend for the area? Thanks!

Overseas Non-union Malaysian Film With a budget? Help!

Overseas Non-union Malaysian Film With a budget? Help!

Posted on May 15th

A young actor I know just got cast, after a self-tape I did with him for a shoot that is happening In Malaysia. The director is called Yeo Joon Haan It feels fishy to me...Any thoughts, considering the wariness non-union actors should have about overseas projects. I've done some imdb pro sleuthing, but would appreciate any help! #### Company **Amok Films Sdn Bhd** Joon Han Yeo and Boris Kalaidjiev, prods.; Rafflesia Pong, casting mgr. #### Production Description Casting "You Are Here," a English- and Chinese-language comedy to be shot in Malaysia, which includes a sequence where Jesus drops by Kuala Lumpur to escort a dying filmmaker to the Afterlife, as a favour to the Buddha, but can't help giving the filmmaker a hard time about his religious and (un)artistic choices. Production states: "Please note, we posted a similar casting notice for this role and project last year but our production was interrupted by the pandemic. We plan to resume shooting in June/July 2021 (this year). If you have already submitted an application for this role last year, you don't have to submit again. We will consider your earlier submission and any self-tapes you've uploaded. Unless, of course, you want to update your application/self-tape. Thanks very much." #### Roles Collapse All Rolesthis is Jesus as dreamed up by the protagonist of the film; this is Jesus, who, though still a strapping 33-year old in appearance, is 2020 years old at heart; extroverted but a little bitter, loves to talk and is always one minute away from outstaying his welcome.Ethnicity: Middle Eastern, White / European DescentRequired Media: Headshot/PhotoView Application #### Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations Shoots June/July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. #### Compensation & Union Contract Details Professional Pay: $2,500 - $3,500Pays $500 per shoot day (travel to Malaysia, food and lodging provided). It will be a five-to-seven-day shoot but actor should expect to spend 18 to 21 days in Malaysia. Production states: "This period includes a mandatory 7-day quarantine in a hotel, which we will pay for. You will also be required to take a PCR swab test 3 days prior to your flight. We do apologize for the inconvenience but these are our current government requirements. And we do want everyone to feel and be safe on our shoot. Hopefully, the requirements will be eased by June/July!" #### Key Details Seeking talent: Nationwide (Malaysia) ##### Additional Instructions: Production states: "Include videos of previous works or even of you telling us a bit about yourself would help us very much. If you're shortlisted, we will send you a script to record an audition self-tape." #### Additional Materials Director/Producer's IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2373086/?ref\_=nv\_sr\_srsg\_0](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2373086/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) Director's Bio Yeo Joon Han is the writer, producer and director of the only Malaysian films to have won awards at the Venice Film Festival. "Sell Out!" which won the Young Cinema Award in Venice in 2008 made history by being the first Malaysian film to win at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in 2020, 12 years after its world premiere! Michael Atkinson of the Village Voice had this to say about Sell Out!:- “Malaysia is where the shit’s happening now, as evidenced by the fresh sprout of modernism in Yeo Joon Han’s marvelicious Sell Out!, a ceaselessly inventive excoriation of modern industry and reality-show media ... it’s also a loose, rich, beguiling, sometimes sophomoric Godardian triumph” Joon Han recently made a couple of online short films in China with his Bulgarian Director of Photography, Boris Kalaidjiev. Shanghai 4AM was viewed over 30 million times within the first 3 days of its release while Chongqing 4AM was viewed over 125 million times in its first week of release on Youku as well as other online platforms. Boris and Joon Han will be reuniting for "You Are Here." Shanghai 4AM [https://vimeo.com/amokfilms/shanghai4am](https://vimeo.com/amokfilms/shanghai4am)

Estimating time for directed sessions

Estimating time for directed sessions

Posted on May 15th

I'm hoping some voice directors or producers who work in animation can chime in here. If any actors in that world want to chime in as well I'd love to hear from you. Do you all have any formulas for estimating time for directed sessions? What would be your process for taking a script and figuring out how much time you'd need from each talent in the studio? Is there some sort of line count calculation that would get it into the ballpark? I'd love to hear how you all are handling this.

Emailing a CD? what to put?

Emailing a CD? what to put?

Posted on May 15th

I have been trying to prepare an email to a team of casting directors (each on will have a different personalized one of course im not lazy) . I know that my chances are slim to nothing since the only things I have done is a school play and at home short films. My Reel only has two monologues and two short film scenes in it. I have at home taken headshots. I hope that emailing the CD will just give me the chance to send in an audition. What should I put? What should I not put? I dont want to ramble and talk about everything and anything. Here is what I have for my first email so far: Hello \*CD NAME\* ! I am sorry if emails about castings are unprofessional, that is not my intention whatsoever. I’d love to introduce myself to you. My name is \*my name\* I am an actress and filmmaker (with a very convincing british accent). I couldn't help but take my chances and email you when I saw that \*the movie\* was getting ready for a sequel. The original resonated with me a lot and I became attached to \*characters name\* story since it resembled mine quite a bit. If you are casting for the future sequel I do hope you keep me in mind or I hope I came at just the right time. I hope that this eagerness is refreshing and not bothersome. I have attached my materials thank you have an amazing day! Sincerely \*my name\* ​ \*my materials\*

A place to start

A place to start

Posted on May 15th

I’m actually not a voice actor, or particularly interested in becoming one (at least not as a profession or for a career). However I am very much obsessed with reading aloud to my wife and upcoming child (we are expecting a beautiful little girl in August). My wife says I have a pleasant reading voice, but I personally cringe at my attempts to improv or create voices for characters when they speak in the book. I want to step up my game and truly entertain my growing audience (wife and future children). So I wanted to see if some of you awesome voice actors might have some advice on where an amateur like me could start? Anything helps, thank you!

Do I need a slateshot for all the headshots I have on Actors Access?

Do I need a slateshot for all the headshots I have on Actors Access?

Posted on May 15th

Are the slateshots specifically assigned to specific geadshots?

In your opinion, what is good acting opposed to bad acting?

In your opinion, what is good acting opposed to bad acting?

Posted on May 15th

Simply put, what defines good acting as opposed to bad acting? Feel free to write essays or even just a sentence, whatever gets your point across! Here’s some questions to possibly prompt your input: Do you think that good acting is dependant on the script? Does acting reflect that of the script itself or is the emotion purely from the actor? Is timing the key to it all? Is miscasting a factor - can actors be good at only certain roles? Can overacting still be “good”? I am fully aware that acting is an art and art is subjective but I’d like to hear what you think personally.

Who are the top 10 actors in their 20's, in the industry right now?

Who are the top 10 actors in their 20's, in the industry right now?

Posted on May 15th

Who do you think the best 20 something actors are currently?

Can I be an actor if I have those white, very raised keloid self harm scars on my arm? I have heard mixed things about the reality of this situation for actors with this issue.

Can I be an actor if I have those white, very raised keloid self harm scars on my arm? I have heard mixed things about the reality of this situation for actors with this issue.

Posted on May 15th

I don’t see any posts so far about this and only found a few Quora answers but I would like more perspective. One CD on Quora said “it’s not a problem until it is”. Another actor said people are always looking at it. Should I mention it in the casting room and say I have moved past that phase of harm a long time ago and don’t want them to worrry about it?. And I suppose that meant roles will be very limited no matter what? Btw, I’m medium dark skinned Latina and my 2 scars are obvious because they’re not only white, they’re raised and wide. I also have some that are very thin small keloids. And I mean thin as paper cuts, but unfortunately also raised. I call them tiger stripes because of the pattern of the paper thin scars The 2 fat ones are the ones I loathe I put on foundation but it does nothing because they’re raised up so it’s just too obvious I’m be honest, I’m not ready to act yet because I’m in treatment for my mental health But once better, In terms of “ type”I think I would be cast with or without scars, as a working class person, mom, or a jaded angry, or “crazy” woman of sorts. I say this because I know what it’s like to be mentally unwell so I’ll still be able to know how to be that way if a character has issues like that. Plus I think will always be a bit jaded and can easily access anger when needed. I’m not pretty either. I have been told I have intense crazy eyes, like a shark. So basically I’m hoping in time when I am stable that my scars could just blend in with the characters I’ll try to play but if it’s going to get in the way no matter what I would like to know to so I can just give up on this dream and move on to something else

Acting Discord sever

Acting Discord sever

Posted on May 14th

Is there any discord severs for aspired actors?

Finished Uni should I do another degree in acting?

Finished Uni should I do another degree in acting?

Posted on May 14th

I just finished my degree in Mathematics and thought to myself I actually do not enjoy this and could see myself an an actor in the long-term of my life as I've taken part in school theatre and small team films over the years. I thus was wondering do I need to get a degree in acting to somewhat be taken "serious" and if not or if so what else things would I need to do to kinda build a better portfolio as an unemployed 21 year old in London.

Why did Sterling K Brown's acting professors encourage him to stop lifting weights? Explanation inside.

Why did Sterling K Brown's acting professors encourage him to stop lifting weights? Explanation inside.

Posted on May 14th

I'm not an actor, but the craft behind it interests me. Here's the relevant quote from [a Men's Health profile](https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29413239/sterling-k-brown-age-longevity-interview/): >Brown went to grad school for drama at NYU—where, apparently, being the strong man on campus had less value. “My teachers told me to stop lifting weights,” he says. “I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ And they were like, ‘It’s gonna be hard for things to pass through you with all this musculature. So for emotion, for feelings to flow through, you have to be a vessel, a sieve, rather than something that is heavily armored.’ ” Can someone put this into layman's terms for me? I want to say that by trying to be huge, he was preventing himself from projecting any true vulnerability, but I know that's not the full story.

Do casting directors actually watch reels?

Do casting directors actually watch reels?

Posted on May 14th

Say they get 3,000 submissions on actors access and have to narrow it down to about 50 actors they want to see self-tapes from, are they mostly going off of headshots? Or do they take the time to actually watch. Just curious!

CAVIAR on central casting?

CAVIAR on central casting?

Posted on May 14th

Central casting is looking for background actors for a show called CAVIAR. Does anyone know what that show is? I can’t find it anywhere.

Acting dilemma

Acting dilemma

Posted on May 14th

I’m in high school and I auditioned for theater class and I’m sure I made the cut but I feel like when I “act” I’m reading off of a script and emotionally I’m not there it feels like I’m some Disney channel actor off of a corny show or a special guest appearance actor from the NBA with horrid i acting

Looking for black female that can do a southern accent for a cartoon series (PAID)

Looking for black female that can do a southern accent for a cartoon series (PAID)

Posted on May 14th

The series follows a Family of Skunk Apes, living their life in the Florida Everglades.Heavily influenced by Family guy (Seasons 1 through 3) and Sitcoms like Family Matters/Full House.Actress must be okay with playing a character some might consider a stereotype.The character is just a funny cartoon cryptid and while influenced by southern hospitality no racist intent was put into her creation.The character can be seen here at 2:49[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-t0Eh0k8Ok&t=354s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-t0Eh0k8Ok&t=354s) Can pay 2 dollars per line!

How can I actually have my own back?

How can I actually have my own back?

Posted on May 13th

I have callback for a professional musical theatre gig this Saturday. And I can feel myself mentally self-sabotaging. Throughout the pandemic, I've had a few auditions and self-tape requests, but have truthfully been on a break for a while. I'm usually a straight-play/film actor, and haven't done a musical since I was 14, but I also just don't feel talented enough to book a professional gig, and have psyched myself out during most auditions. My life has been a little all over the place: I gave my two-weeks at my day-job so I could pursue acting full-time, and was asked to stay a few extra weeks so I could help with a temporary change-over. I thought this wouldn't be a huge issue, especially since I still planned on leaving early, but I feel like I have so much less time to prep myself for the callback, and I'm pretty mad at myself for making the decision to stay. How do you get through the murkiness and self-doubt and try to do the best you can possibly do?

I Finally Started

I Finally Started

Posted on May 13th

After years of “hoping” to some day become a voice actor, I finally decided to take a first step and record/upload my first Voice Acting attempt clip. It started when I first heard Troy Baker’s lines for Pain in Naruto Shippuden (which ended up being what I mimicked in my recording). I was completely mesmerized. It wasn’t just his voice which was absolutely stunning for this character, it was the presentation. I remember feeling blown away by the power and emotion put into a specific speech by Pain (Naruto fans will know which I’m talking about). Years of jokingly doing funny voices, secretly doing serious voices in private, and then finally telling my longtime girlfriend of this dream, she convinced me to record a video and post it. After a mix of positive and constructive feedback from friends, I’m finally ready to continue educating myself and improving myself in this area. Thanks for taking a sec to read :) TL;DR I talked into a mic and uploaded it.

Theater classes at college vs. On-camera classes at acting studios

Theater classes at college vs. On-camera classes at acting studios

Posted on May 13th

Current college student deciding if I should take a course with a renowned, well-respected acting teacher (ex. faculty experience at American Conservatory Theater + Stanford), at my non-performing arts related university or should I just take classes outside of school focused on on-camera acting if I'm pursuing film/TV work? I've taken 2 classes from my uni which were a good intro to acting, but I noticed that it gave me some dramatic tendencies that don't translate well to on-screen acting. I've worked hard with LA on-camera studio classes to fix these habits, but I'm afraid that my acting is now pretty subtle for the liking of theater teachers. Looking at successful actors though, I've noticed a lot of them had conservatory style, strict theater training so I'm wondering if focusing on theater will give me those skills because I truly just want to be the greatest actor I can be even without all the extra gimmicks, audition tricks etc. TLDR; take classes with famous acting professor at my university (strict plays, not on-camera), or enroll in on-camera classes outside of school instead? (can't do both because of time)

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Posted on May 13th

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.

Voice Talent Looking For Hire - All These Sites SUCK

Voice Talent Looking For Hire - All These Sites SUCK

Posted on May 13th

Hey, im an 18 year old voice actress looking for hire and all the sites im finding either have memberships, are way to scammy or just dont live up to Fiverr. Im sick of the Fiverr buyer pool at this point, their service isnt that great and there's alot of things about their company structure and how they treat sellers v. buyers that puts me off. Does anyone know of anyone who is either looking for a voice actress or a legit site where i dont have to pay to have an account or use it? >.> I've been voice acting for 2 years now, worked on tonnes of different YouTube projects, the unity library, business adverts and AI voices, even an audiobook! I just cant seem to find a consistent client pool, somewhere i dont have to worry about the "safe site" taking money from my bank without my knowledge \*cough\* freelancer \*cough\*. If anyone can help that'd be wonderful! <3 thanks for reading

A painful memory that really hurts me. Still get sad every time I think about it.

A painful memory that really hurts me. Still get sad every time I think about it.

Posted on May 13th

Three years ago I auditioned for one of the biggest casting directors in Hollywood. Don’t wanna mention name but this person is a big deal and in the top 5 CD in Hollywood. She loved me immediately when I auditioned for her, and I booked a role in the movie. The producers for the movie are also some of the biggest names in the industry. A couple of weeks after booking it, she brought me in for another movie, this one a huge block buster. I was really living the dream that I had been chasing for the past 10 years. Fast forward a month later, just before filming starts, I wake up by my agent saying that the producers have rescinded my role because the negotiations got too heated. And the fucked up thing is that I didn’t even know the negotiation was going on. Afterwards, reading the email negotiations, I came to the conclusion that the negotiating producers was a real asshole and my agent was a little stupid too. However, since then, she completely went silence on me. She did say she was sorry for what happened and that she was “determined to get me more auditions”. But that never happened. And it hurts me so much. I got reminded about it just now and it honestly kinda brings tears to my eyes. I wish I could tell her that I didn’t even know about the negotiations and that I didn’t care how much money I would’ve gotten. I have a feeling that she must be thinking that I was greedy. Even though the contract problem was more than just money, which is why I understood my agent a little. My BFF always says “send her a post card” but what’s the point? I didn’t need to send a post card when she called to bring me in for the second movie. And when she praised me to my reps. She knows where I am. I don’t want to be that type of actor who chases desperately. I just wish she knew that I would’ve done the movie for free if it was so because I couldn’t care less about the money. I wonder if she’ll ever see me again.

Feeling lost.

Feeling lost.

Posted on May 13th

Any actors here feeling lost post COVID? It feels such a barren time for me: without agent or any work lined up. Anyone else feeling this? What are people doing to get out of their slumps? (Sorry for the self-indulgent whinge).

Actors, what are your pain points during this time - big or small?

Actors, what are your pain points during this time - big or small?

Posted on May 13th

These can be anything. It could be wishing you could get feedback from CDs personally. Or putting self-tape after self-tape into the 'void' and wondering if they've gotten seen. Or understanding the logistics of navigating Tik Tok/Influencers being represented by Sag-Aftra now.

How do I meet casting directors?

How do I meet casting directors?

Posted on May 13th

So I’m recently out of acting school and I’m in NYC and I’m like wtf? What do I do now? I was told “bro, you gotta meet casting directors!” And I’m like ok. How do I do that? I can’t afford to keep throwing money at oneonone and actors connection for a passing glance. I’m just curious if any one has any hot takes or advice. Should I just cold email cds I want to work with? I don’t know any working actors really so I don’t have anybody to ask. Help meeeeeee...thanks!

Does anyone know about Edge Studios and what are your thoughts?

Does anyone know about Edge Studios and what are your thoughts?

Posted on May 13th

Hi! I am an actor who is going into more voice over work. I looked into edge studio and am interested in taking their private lesson. Anyone have any good or bad experiences with them? Thank you all!

Format for Resumes?

Format for Resumes?

Posted on May 12th

I'm really confused on which format I should use for my resume. Is there like a singular format for all acting resumes or like a format that most actors use (in like film and professional settings)? Thanks for your help! :)

Any Greek actors/actresses here?

Any Greek actors/actresses here?

Posted on May 12th

Any Greek actors/actresses here?

Can you &quot;ActLike&quot;?

Can you "ActLike"?

Posted on May 12th

Hi all, we just launched an app called "ActLike" (Android only for the moment) and we thought it would be very interesting for the acting community: [ActLike - Strike a pose 4 times - Apps on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actlike.app) The idea is very simple and fun: 4 selfies are taken in a row with a timer and a random pose indicated at the bottom of the screen. You need to strike each pose on camera as best as you can! There are 4 levels of difficulties, the hardest being "Actor Studio", dare trying! There is also a nice little collage of your 4 poses at the end of each session and you can share the results. We really hope you like it, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Aurel & Popy from ActLike

We finally launched the Remote Works web series with actors from Reddit :)

We finally launched the Remote Works web series with actors from Reddit :)

Posted on May 12th

Hello everyone! My name is Mauricio, and a couple of months ago, I posted on this channel looking for a small group of actors who would be willing to join me in a web series I wrote about the perks and drawbacks of working remotely. After many months of work, we are finally launching, Remote Works, a web series about working remotely as a Kickstarter campaign: [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mauricio-costa/remote-works-the-web-series](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mauricio-costa/remote-works-the-web-series) It has a sitcom/mockumentary appeal, and I would love to hear any feedbacks you may have. Also, if you really liked to watch other episodes, see character arcs and stories developing within Remote Works, consider backing our project on Kickstarter :)

Actor&rsquo;s Access Messaging

Actor’s Access Messaging

Posted on May 12th

I received a cmail requesting a callback for a tape I sent in (this was a self-submit, not thru my agent). However, they aren’t requesting a live eco cast CB ift seems? They’re just requesting another tape, but there are no instructions or notes on what they want me to change or what they liked etc. Is there a way for me to message them? The only way I’ve ever been able to send a message via cmail is if they actually message me first, not through the tape request message. This might be confusing lol but my question is: should I contact the casting office or would that be gauche? I have their info from their website and they didn’t say anything in the breakdown or tape request about “no calls or emails.” Thanks!

Readers in the new age

Readers in the new age

Posted on May 12th

Hey all, How have you been doing with virtual auditions and having a good reader on hand? Is it your friend, bf/gf/ spouse? Do you ever have a hard time getting a good reader? I became curious about this after I had a semi-big audition and I could only get it done with my wife, who is not an actor. Made me appreciate having a good reader to play off of, and how auditioning with a cold/expressionless reader at a real audition is a skill set of it's own! It would be nice if there was a community based service that we could draw from to get readers, I don't think this era of virtual auditions is going away anytime soon.

Not breaking NDA after booking tips?

Not breaking NDA after booking tips?

Posted on May 12th

Our agent is very adamant about not releasing audition/booking info for projects on social media. I haven't dealt with this but is it best to just no say anything till you get the greenlight to do so after post production? Also, is it best to wait till after it airs to release pics taken on set with other actors from he project or is this also considered breaking NDA? I don't use social very often but realize how easy it is to break NDA if you do decide to post certain things. Thanks!

I&rsquo;m an aspiring actress looking for like-minded individuals in LA!

I’m an aspiring actress looking for like-minded individuals in LA!

Posted on May 12th

Hey everyone! ❤️ I’m looking for actors/actresses that wants to meet up, rehearse ,exchange info , maybe even collaborate and enjoy this craft together. I’m based in LA. Covid made this entire business even more confusing for me...a complete noob. I think its always nice to have people who share same goals to push each other forward. Don’t know how i managed to live in LA for two years without knowing a single aspiring/working actors but here we are ! Took Stella Adler online but its really not the same... I’m 24yo female and as the headline says would love to meet some like-minded people. For those who find it important-I’ve been vaccinated Feel free to comment or DM me

I need advice, not sure what to do...

I need advice, not sure what to do...

Posted on May 12th

Hi! I'm 16F and I live in Markham, Ontario. I've always wanted to be an actress since I was little, it's my dream job. It just seems so fun. Every time I watch movies, I always think about how fun it was to film them and I always catch myself envying other actors/actresses' lives because it just seems so fun. I regret not asking my mom to take me to acting classes when I was little. I remember being 10 and watching YouTube videos of how some actors started out and all of them started acting at like age 4 or something and had rich parents, so I thought I couldn't start at 10 (plus I only live with my mom who's tight on money). Looking back, 10 wasn't even late. I need to decide ASAP what career path I want, since I'll be graduating high school in a year and I need to send out applications for universities in the fall. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and when I'm looking through websites for potential career paths, I always think about how the job is so boring and how acting would be so much more fun. I just don't know what to do since my mom wants me to go to university and get a decent paying jobs, but most actors do not blow up when they start out, so instead of making loads of money like my mom wants, I'd probably be tight on money. The city I live in also has like no acting gigs, I live near Toronto, so maybe I could find stuff there, but I just don't know where to start. Also, a big reason I have done no acting at all yet is because I have A LOT of social anxiety. I mean, I have loads of anxiety in general, but my social anxiety is through the roof and I'm super awkward when I interact with people that I'm not close to. I think I'd be fine if I went to acting classes and I'll eventually get over it a bit, but I'm also super scared of judgement from others, so I'm scared to ask my mom about it. My mom is an immigrant and wants her kids to have good jobs and be successful, but my grades are REALLY BAD while my sister (9 years older than me) is an engineer. They know how much social anxiety I have, so they'd probably just laugh at me and say stuff like "you think you can do acting when you're scared to order food at McDonalds?" Also, everyone I know would know that I'm doing acting stuff and it's just scary for me cause I feel like they'd judge me? If I do decide to peruse acting, should I go to like university and take an acting program there? Or should I just take some acting classes and just start doing stuff as soon as I can? I'm just lost and yeahhh idkkkk. Sorry that this is long and all over the place. I just threw up all of my thoughts, but please let me know what you think I should do. Thank you!!

Help

Help

Posted on May 11th

Guys I’m a new actor right now I can’t take classes but I want to practice acting in some form to get better.. anyone know of acting exercises to do alone? Plz help me I really want to get better at acting but I’m gonna have to wait a while due to issues I don’t control in order to take a class but I’m anxious and just want to have acting exercise to do

Help

Help

Posted on May 11th

Guys I just read and took notes for An Actor Prepares I’m gonna be honest I’m a bit disappointed cause it got confusing at some points .. the info to me is hard to digest in some points.. I planned on reading the next stanislavski book but I’m honestly not looking forward to it. Is there any alternatives for me who is a beginner to get clear cut answers in a book?

Biology? Acting?

Biology? Acting?

Posted on May 11th

Hey peeps! 18m / I’m last year high school student and so interested in biology but what i love the most and had a bit of experienced (w some appreciations but not really care about any of them and know they’re probably not important for like being a good actor atm). I know how is it for people trying to be a great actor and many can’t just make it. I just thought of biology as a backup plan for my life. Just wanted to ask is there anyone who studied major in biology(or other related field like neuroscience for example) and dropped it or got a degree and pursue acting? Is it possible? Is it hard to like study in this such field and think about acting too? Can it be a backup plan for your life?

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