Hi guys, please remove if not allowed, I know how hard the industry has been after the three lockdowns, so I thought I’d try and do my bit to help. I’m a London based photographer, I would like to offer free headshots to anyone looking to refresh their portfolio/spotlight. No strings attached! Drop a comment below if you’re interested, and I’d be more than happy to send over my portfolio.
Hi! I’m 14 almost 15 (in July) and I’m seriously considering becoming an actress. Please keep in mind that I might sound ignorant but I’m just uneducated and really need your help. I’ve always known that I wanted to go into the entertainment industry, and I used to want to be an artist (singer) but that didn’t work out for me, and I’ve realized that maybe acting is actually my thing. But I’m gonna be upfront and honest, I have no idea what the industry is actually like and what it’s like to be an actress. I’ve only got information from tv, the internet, etc. People make it seem like such an amazing, perfect, paradise of a job, but I know that there’s always more to it than that. I don’t want to blindly go into this career path without knowing what I’m getting myself into, so I thought to come here for some answers (sorry if somebody else has asked this before). One thing I do know though, is that I want to start as early as possible. To be honest it feels like I’m losing time already. But I want to get into the scene as young as possible.
Okay so I'm having this problem where I need to say my lines, but I want to say it by conveying a certain tone, but I can't find a way to express it and feel boggled down. It's a terrible feeling! For example, the script says "Nobody listens. I'm done!", but based on the context of the script and by understanding the character, the real meaning underneath the words should convey "I wish people would listen. So I'm about to do something different, you just watch!." But when I actually try to say the lines, I fail to reach the musicality of I want to say in my lines! It usually ends up sounding like something other than I want or overacted after I read the script, I finally give up and watch the clip from a movie scene, and I find out half the time that the movie just ended up editing out the lines completely from the film. So I start telling myself, I knew this would happen. I don't want to be arrogant, but I recently started saying "this line is so contradictory to what the character would say or this is too hard to express, and there is just no way it can be done!" And when I see that the line was cut out of the film, I tell myself that scripts are not written perfectly all the time and sometimes the script writers make lines that are just difficult or unreasonable for actors. But I don't want to deflect blame and want to really strive to better myself. Half the time or more, I see that there was a really clever way to say lines that achieved the desired subtext and then I learn something new! Sometimes I think maybe I'm just a bit crazy, but overall I'm feeling bogged down by this, and am wondering if anyone has the same problems and how they have addressed the issue. Thanks guys!
First, I love you all for your voice acting work. Animation wouldn't be possible without you. I just got to thinking about this after watching *Transformers: The Movie* the other day. Orson Welles, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack, Frank Welker, Judd Nelson, Scatman Crothers, Kasey Kasem...I don't know what to say.
Hi! A lot of people hve informed me that acting won’t get you enough money to sustain yourself and that you should get another job for money. I was wondering if a flight attendant would work? I’ve always wanted to be a flight attendant and said that it would be my “plan b” if acting never worked out, but what if I took it for my side job? Thoughts? I’m 14 (almost 15) right now, so I probably won’t be able to get that job until I’m 18+ but I guess I can still ask. Also, what are some jobs that would be good?
Hello. I thought it would be cool to audition as a minor character/glorified extra for Masters of the Air, the upcoming WWII drama about the 8th Air Force. I am also a certified aerobatic pilot so I thought it might be cool to actually film my audition in the air. For other projects I have seen open casting call information online and I know at least the initial plan for Masters of the Air would be to have open casting since they wanted unknown actors. I have not been able to find any information online for this project however, is this a case where it would need to go through an agent/casting agency?
Hello everybody!! I’ve been dreaming of being an actor for years and have posted frequently here. Taken classes, made a couple tiny connections, read a lot. There’s so much I don’t know, and with the state of my mental health, it’s hard to keep going. But! I’ve worked up the gall to start. No more excuses. First order of business, for me, is a demo reel. I like to write fiction as a hobby, but it’s obviously different from writing short scenes to be shot DIY. I’ve got a couple monologues I enjoy, so I’ll likely include one of those. I’ve found some equipment that’ll help with quality, I’ve got friends who’d be scene partners, but I don’t have scenes. I want a variety of material to flex my acting muscles. My monologues are all classical— two dramatic and one comedic. Does anyone know if there’s a place I could find scenes? Similar to those websites with free monologues, but for multiple people. I’m just a bit lost here, so any advice will help a lot
I'm 14 and want to become a voice actor at some point so how do I start? what do I have to do and what stuff do I have to study to be able to join and voice act for a game?
I'm a sub teacher in my city of Chicago and moving to LA has slowly been in my mind...I need to make moves for acting before I get too old..so I feel like moving now with the job of being a sub teacher but also I been thinking of a contining school to be a teacher. But I dont know if I can be a teacher and actor in LA at the same time...Any teachers here and full actor?
I’m in Chicago and it seems the only one to get good auditions is if you are with the top 3-4 agents which just don’t seem to care about me. So for a while I been thinking ATL because it’s a massive hub and it’s an affordable place to live..but if I’m going to move for acting, why not just go to the #1 hot-spot for acting? I’m not getting any younger and need to make moves now I feel..am I wrong about thinking about moving to LA or should I just forgot it? I would love to move after I finish my graduate program. It’s to be a PE teacher, I don’t want to live that starving actor life but at the same time I worry if I reach the level where I’m auditioning weekly..but I’ll get to that problem when I reach it.
Hi Fam! I have my own VO business. I am a “trained” actor. I work full time doing voiceover. I have an agent. Next year you will find my voice in one of the biggest games to hit the market. And I just want to say...it’s not about “doing voices.” I see a lot of posts about how “I can do a few voices” or “I’ve been practicing my voices” or “I do a really good impression of these people” and I just want to bring a little perspective here. VO is an eclectic field. There is a lot of work and a lot of competition. The hardest jobs to get are the most sought after— video game and animation. These are the only two fields that require you to “do voices.” And even then a lot of RPGs are moving to more realistic voice acting so “voices” are not what’s getting you booked. I would encourage newbies and people wanting to get into the field to start finding YOUR voice before trying to perfect other voices. Your voice...as it is...is enough! But it must be worked like a muscle. It must be honed to handle copy. It must be scrutinized to find what you do best. Voice over is voice acting. The first thing you learn when you pay a lot of money to go to a fancy acting school is to live in your body. To find that neutral space to work from and the same goes for your voice. I have “voices” but all of them are grounded in a part of me. They all stem from a real place. They are curated from quirks and specifications that are natural to my voice. I just wanted to take a moment to encourage you all to find your voice. That’s what people are going to pay you to do believe it or not and the other voices will be fun things to bust out here or there but they’re not what launches your business, makes your career, or creates that magical place where you’re an artist for a living. Hope this helps!
TL;DR: Should I develop my acting career or focus on other aspects of the film industry. Hi, all. I recently turned 30 and have only been acting for the past few months (since January). I have performed in a couple of my own shorts and my girlfriend's short film. However, I find myself constantly doubting my age and level of skill. I enjoy performing, and though it has only been a couple of months, I doubt any skill or talent that I have especially when compared to people half my age who are twice as talented in my acting classes. I read an AMA on here with a talent agent who essentially said that the older you start, the less likely it is to develop a career. Let me be clear: I decided to start acting to overcome my shyness and insecurities—I'm not looking or even interested in achieving Brad Pitt's success and stardom. I want to develop my skills and book roles, like literally every other actor on Earth. I am currently taking lessons once a week and practice by filming my own self-tapes, but I am currently unemployed and have no reel. Basically, is this a futile effort? I worked in film behind the camera in various positions for nearly ten years, but that all lead nowhere (but was still fun). I went back to school and recently earned my degree in English Lit and Writing at USC, yet that has done nothing for me as well, lol. Thanks for reading my diatribe!
Pursued acting in my 20s while in LA before other ventures took hold. Recently moved to NYC and even though I'm 15 years out of practice I'm interested in seeing what this coast has to offer. I'm used to hitting the pavement, dropping off headshots and meeting up with people for class and what not, but with the internet being a big factor now in casting and COVID I'm wondering how many things are able to be done in person anymore. I stayed in the industry over the years with professional photography (headshots and the like) as well as work remote with WarnerBros but none of that puts me back into the game like I remember. I still do photography but haven't transitioned fully over to NYC yet for actors. My look has changed (obviously) as I'm no longer the young boy next door but more rigid with long hair. With my finances set and lots of free time on my hand I would like to being the process slowly once more. How is the NY scene now for acting? Meaning, how difficult is it to get an in person acting class with other people? And what are the better places to go to for casting notices. My picks in the day were [backstage.com](https://backstage.com) and castingnetworks but looking to see what else is available. I know I could jump right into auditioning again and feel at home, but wouldn't mind getting the full experience like I did in my youth with a class of fellow actors I can bounce off of. My study in LA was Playhouse West (Meisner) I did commercials back in the day which some speaking lines in film, but nothing substantial that time around to have any contacts to keep me going now-a-days. Any and all info is appreciated
Hey y’all! I’ve recently gotten back into acting, I’m 16 and have been acting in plays and stuff since I was a little kid (community theatre, nothing big or any screen acting). But recently I’ve gotten really into the idea of screen acting for real. The only problem is my city is completely locked down (Ontario is a mess, shoutout to all my Canadians) and the one program that really teaches acting for screen can’t accept me until September. I don’t want to go to an open call for the agency that I want to sign with because I feel like I’m so rusty, they’ll say no and I won’t get a second chance (there’s literally like two agencies in my city). I was so desperate that I paid $25 for the “Actors Academy” youtube thing. As I was doing it I kept thinking “this guy never told me his name, anything that he’s in or literally anything about him wtf?” (my best friend named him Zachary lmao). Anyways, so then I went on reddit and found out that nobody knows if it’s real or a scam but the guy is definitely sketchy. My concern is, do I continue watching the videos? How do I know if they’re gonna help me or just fuck up my acting and then I’ll have to unlearn poor techniques... Also HOW TF DO I GET BETTER!!?!? Should I take classes online from the states? Like New York? I wanna be better so bad but I’ve been spiralling because I don’t know where to start. Anything helps :) tl;dr : My city currently doesn’t offer any ways for me to start my acting career, how can I still improve?
Hey everyone who is reading this! So a quick little back story. Before I started taking acting classes I put up these very high expectations without having any real idea what they industry is really like and what kind of work I needed to put in. But now taking classes and talking to teachers and coaches I realize that it’s a process to get to a working actor level. So now that I know what I do, I am currently looking for students and indie films to help build my resume. I hope to start submitting to agents in the near future, but because of this lockdown in Toronto/Ontario it’s becoming harder to much of anything here (working with these smaller non-union film sets). If I were to create my own shorts with a few of my friends that has graduated from film school, could i put that on my resume and use some parts of it for my reel? Also when is the best time to submit to agents (before or after pilot/busy season)? If you made it this far Thanks!!!
Hi. My intention isn’t for this to be one of those “how do I start acting?” Posts. I want some feedback that’s specific to my situation. So I’m 19 years old. I’ve had a YouTube channel for 11 years that has ab 1 thousand subscribers. While I realize that isn’t a lot compared to youtubers with millions of subscribers, that is a good amount to me and it’s growing. Because of this channel, I’m very familiar with acting on camera, editing, filming skits/movies but everything is 100% created by me or my friends. Because they were by no means professional (with a crew and cast) I didn’t really consider them to be actual films or myself to be a filmmaker or actress. But now I’ve come to the conclusion that anyone who makes films is a filmmaker and anyone who is passionate to act in them can be an actor. I stopped posting for a while due to being uninspired but now I’m determined to keep making more short films and skits. My question really is, will this help me gain attention in the acting/filmmaking world? I realize that it won’t take me all the way there and make me a star. I realize I have to do a lot more. But is this a good start? Does anyone else have a channel that they post films on? My channel already has a bit of a following and posting more would really grow that. Can this be beneficial for acting ? Any advice is appreciated
just moved to the neighborhood and looking for local self tape buddies. auditioning mainly at the co-star / guest star level. Around 7th & Union. shoot me a PM if you're around the area!
Hi, I'm SAG eligible and I'm ready to move up to union. I've been acting for about nearly 4 years now. I've done several student films, I got a reel, done modeling shoots, participated in my school theatre on stage and behind the scenes, watch and follow the actor's roundtable and other useful youtube content about acting/directing, I'm still auditioning and sending in self-tapes every now and then, I'm still reading up on acting books, and have done loads of background work. I know that I'm going to have to take care of the financial side of joining the guild, but that's not going to stop me. I have a backstage, put myself available for principal roles on central casting, listed myself on actors access, casting networks, and etc. And yet, I've found no avail for talent agencies seeking me out. I went ahead to search up local and well-known agencies and submitted applications. I guess, at this point, it's the patience game and keep working in my craft. So, here are my loaded questions: Has anyone tried making thier own content/reel and how did your experience go? What are some tips on getting agents and/or managers? What's the difference between an agent and a manager? Union or not, what difference does it make if an agent does work with you? For those who do have agents/managers, what did you do to be unique from the rest and chosen to work with them? Actually, lemme rephrase that, Why did those agents/managers pick you? Are you going into a specific agency because of their needs for your talent or for their specialities in your talent(style)? Thank you for reading! Yeah, Ive got a bunch of questions and I thought it'd be a good idea to share it on here for fellow actors/actresses who're hungry and in my shoes! Let the thespian Gods be with you.
Making the move in June, and was just wondering if any actors that currently live in Los Angeles think that living in the valley is better (location wise to studios/auditions) than let’s say the West Hollywood area?
Could you fine humans please give me some suggestions for a mothers day gift pertaining to the industry. One idea I have is gifting professional headshots. Thoughts?
Hello guys! I got permission from the mod of r/acting to post this! I just made a new subreddit called r/ActingUK which I'm very excited to share with everybody. Though the title is ActingUK, posts about Europe are also permitted. It's just such a different industry here than in the states and I thought there needed to be a smaller space for those of us who can't smile in their headshots, who can't use music in their showreels, and who struggle to get credits to get on Spotlight. So join us in r/ActingUK and let's go! Also, if you'd like to be a mod, DM me and we'll have a chat about it! x
Hello! So, I have a few questions about acting schools and their environment. Does anyone have recommendations for schools without toxic environments? Are community college the equivalent to actual acting majors or acting schools? I’m currently a theatre arts major at a community college. The amount of bullying from professors is extreme. We worked a devised piece this semester that was supposed to be student run and student made. The playwright for my group had their script overrun and changed by other students and the professor. When brought up, the professor harassed the student playwright to just accept the changes. Though, the changes weren’t necessary for the plot line. My personal experience, I had dropped out of the play due to this professor’s disregard for student actors. Constantly berating students, misgendering students (“lol! I’m old, what can I say?”), and antagonizing issues, I was just over the discourse. When I resigned to focus on moving from one state to the other and to get my vaccination, this professor requested a meeting with me where they put me down and told me to consider how my resignation from the play (which was NOT a requirement for the semester of my grade) “hurt them and the other students” and I was “being selfish for not address issues sooner,” which I had and they were disregarded. The following rehearsal, they blamed my mental health and enabled stealing the playwright’s script. The playwright and I considered changing majors entirely; not because of professional criticism, but because there was a lack of respect. Additionally, the other professor I had accused me, after I dropped the play, of just dropping out of college all together or withdraw along from their class because I had gotten ill after my vaccine, which they were made aware of. Since then, that professor has held me to different standards and harsher criticisms than others. While this doesn’t go over every detail, as I do not want students I go to school with to find this, I’m just worried I will end up in another program that is toxic.
Is NYC or LA more viable for gathering credits or other opportunities, as an actor who is looking to expand their early resume? Which is more competitive? Could either be better for social mobilization and networking at, say, beaches and entertainment venues or bars and clubs?
I feel kind of crappy, but for context, I posted on here a scene I did from Birdman. Link here: https://youtu.be/B5pk-a_OVVc But today I felt a little down. I asked someone I know to be a part of the next scene I want to shoot and he responded with a “no” that he found them not to be that helpful for actors. But I really just did the Birdman video for fun and practice. We had such a good time and I think doing these scenes have been helping me out with loosening up. Plus they’re fun! But the way he said it made me feel like I was doing something wrong. He wasn’t an asshole about it, but I guess I felt hurt (took it personal) because I was having so much fun making something, I reached out and wanted him involved, and then was told no because they basically weren’t worth it. What do you guys think? Are making these videos a waste of time? Also, how do I not let this dumb stuff bother me so much haha. Thanks!
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.
So I recently started doing a little bit of voice acting work and I did it as a favour in college (in the UK) and my friends needing a hand with their sound design and needed a voice actor so I thought why not as I had always been interested since I was younger and then I did olivander from Harry Potter and I did zuko from avatar the last airbender and my friends said I was really talented and since then I’ve wandered how to get into voice acting a lot more and I thought I’d ask people how to get into it if need be I will put the 2 examples into the comments but any suggestions would be amazing and thank you for bothering to read
Hello everybody I have a question for actors in the UK. So I've been planning to move to london from the EU for 2 years now and finally I was able to save up enough money to move there and start my acting career but now as I started to look up how things work and all that stuff about the Visas and the brexit It seems impossible for me as a european to just move there and start out or I'm just not educated enough. Could anybody tell me what are the things I need to do If there is any to move to the uk as an actor.
I’m currently working a sales job at a tech company. Remote work that I was lucky to get during a pandemic, but I am currently in the process of getting ready to move out (living at home with parents) to Toronto. For the first bit of time I’m thinking I can keep the job and take sketch/writing/acting classes in the evenings, but once I get to the stage where I think I can get representation, I’m drawing a blank on how I can transition out of my job. Will it really just be quit and find a serving gig with more flexible hours? I’m not opposed but want to hear from the experience of others. Thanks everyone!
Looking for some advice or positive guidance I spent the last four years in theatre school. When I was in it, I thought it was a positive experience, but once I left I realized that I had created a very unhealthy habit of seeking approval from teachers/directors/etc. I feel like I've lost so much of my self-trust and I'm scared I lost the thing that once made me special. The constant scrutiny made me trust myself less and question my every choice while I was performing. I struggle with OCD as well as anxiety, and these two things got worse and worse throughout the years to the point where I had convinced myself I was forgetting the english language! I would recite lines in my head for hours to the point I would forget what the words meant and then I would panic. I would analyze the sentence structure of a line (where is the noun? where is verb? etc.). It got to the point where I found it very difficult to let go of the line and just perform in the moment. Despite all this I was usually the "star student" in my class (I say that in the most humble way possible), in the way that I would get a lot of positive feedback and teachers would reassure me that I would make it far as an actor. I have officially been out of school for a year and I've had an agent since last September. I've gotten around 20 auditions, but haven't booked a thing. I feel like I'm learning how to act all over again. Today, I had a Zoom audition and I totally blew it. I fumbled over my lines twice and gave up on myself before I even began my first run. I don't want to feel like this anymore. I deserve to feel good about myself and to fight for myself. I want my confidence back. ​ Have any of you had a similar journey in theatre school? How did you gain your confidence back? Any positive words?
I don't have any union roles under my belt yet, but I have a lot of non-union independent film lead roles that have led to a decent reel. I'm starting to get called in more and more often for a big CD (in the city that I live in) that casts a large chunk of NBC shows on TV. [For context: this has been in the last couple of weeks after submitting a self tape to them for the first time for a role I didn't get like three months ago.] Most of the roles have been costar roles with at least 5 or 6 lines. However, would it be viewed poorly (by the CD and my agent) if I turned down an audition for a costar role that literally has one line or just a few words? On the one hand a couple word scene wouldn't add to my reel and may prevent me from a better role in this show's "Universe" (other shows that often crossover into it). And I don't get to really utilize my acting. I also want to stay non-union as long as possible due to the market of my area. On the other hand I don't have any network TV roles on my resume and I might sound like an ass to my agent/CD which I definitely don't want to do. They may be rolling their eyes at a guy with no costar credits to begin with. Does getting a costar role open more doors to guest star, etc? I don't want to be known as a one line career actor. I'm just unsure how to navigate this. Am I just being dumb and overthinking this? Any advice or experiences? Thank you!
I am not an actor myself, but I am interested in the industry and have done a little amateur dramatics myself in the past. I just wondered what keeps you motivated to keep going?
So, not really acting, but I need advice from actors. My school has a thing were every year all the students put on an "Exihibition night" and present a poem, or whatever. For my social studies class, we have to (as a class) put on a readers theater, and send in videos of us reading our parts so the teacher can make it into a video. (Its in person, but for some reason, this is a video) I was just trying to record (with my phone, since I don't have a good camera), but everything about it sucks. The acting (or reading), the "make up", the lighting, etc... Does anyone have tips on recording from home, tips for "new actors", or any ideas on how to fix ANY of these problems?
I've made movies since I was like ten. But all of the early stuff was with friends, then friends that were interested in acting, then local actors who were willing to work for either free or practically free. I'd play all the roles: writing, directing, shooting, editing. I'm comfortable with that when it's a small low budget short. Until I tried to make a feature length, my first long one that maybe was too ambitious, and made essentially every mistake you can think of. I hired actors from LA, had them come up to the city we shot in, payed them low budget SAG rates for a 25 day shoot, and never released the movie because of all my shit mistakes. The actors were great, but my inexperience with people that really know how to act fucked things up early on. When I'd run and gun short movies, I didn't give out schedules, didn't let the actors know what scene we'd be doing until we were on set, didn't do a lot of things to make the production more clear because I had it all in my head and my personal notes and nobody ever asked me to really communicate. I'm a bit more aware of many of my wrong turns. I haven't worked with actors since my attempt at a feature which is unusual because I used to make many shorts a year. I've made movies since, but experimental visual ones rather than narrative. So I have a lot of questions: How valuable is rehearsal? How much directing should I be doing in rehearsals? How many rehearsals or notes would you like to have before a shoot? What are things you feel like you'd need or want from a director before we're ever on set? Would even something like storyboards help? For non-actor friends or beginning actors, I'd always do line readings on set and they encouraged it. I didn't even know what "line reading" meant until I met professional actors who told me not to do it. I know everyone needs different methods of direction and I tailor my directing for each person, because ultimately what's most important is the performance and it's impossible to get that if anyone's stressed out. What are some awful directing mistakes a director can make that totally take you out of the scene? Or will make you despise the director? Something I do when we get a really great take, I'll clap and do a small dance and tell them it was awesome because I get wrapped up in seeing how all the takes will play out well. But when it isn't where I'd like it to be, I remain more stoic and think about what kind of direction will help get us there. Depending on how close we are, I'll say, 'That was good,' or, 'That was really great', and then, 'But this part needs work', and go over the direction I'd like it to go. Something I love is that even if I feel like we got perfect takes, an actor will ask to do a few more. I'm always down for more takes. As someone who also edits, this helps a ton because the story's shaped a lot in post and unexpected takes sometimes work better. And even if I feel like we won't use it, it gives the actor time to experiment more with the character, so the next parts will often be even better and get there faster. What are other things a director can do to get you there? When I write narrative stuff, I get to really know everything about each character. Of course, all that often goes out the window once you're on set. On set, I'll talk about the arc of the scene, what characters might be thinking versus what they're saying, I like to think of lines musically too so sometimes more of a composer and conductor of how a line should go, like, give me a hard accent on this syllable and let the rest mellow out, and I really love facial expressions and experimenting with them and keep a folder of pictures of different expressions, not necessarily to copy but to express the emotion there. However, I often like to start out with nearly no direction to hear the actor's take and then shape it from there. Does any of this annoy you? Generally, would you like direction a lot more specific or a lot more ambiguous? All this ties into the most important aspect of helping the actor get there. It's always palpable when we're on set and have done many takes and it seems like nothing's working. In that circumstance, doing more takes isn't getting us closer. In that situation, what helps most for you? I want to shoot a small narrative short soon, a very intimate dramatic thing, and I need to go into it with being an even better director than I've ever been. I've been reading a ton, searched lots of different forums including this one, watching a ton, taking notes and learning a lot. If you have any advice at all, I'm all ears! Thank you!
Polishing my resume and have a couple of questions! 1. I am curious if any zoom plays I've been involved in would go under the theatre section or a "new media" section. I've been putting them under my theatre section, but not sure if that's the best place for them to go. 2. From my understanding, new media usually consists of things like web shows, etc. I was also a voiceover actor for an interactive website piece - do you think that would go under new media? 3. Additionally, I've been looking around for a template that includes voiceover work, but couldn't find any. What's the format for voiceover work if it was a commercial? (List role, then company or...? Sorry for all the questions - trying to do my best so I can keep doing what I love!
I did a term class with a highly reputable school in my market. It was mostly practical and every week we would perform a script to the teacher, who was both a coach and a local, successful actor. I would memorise my script and I implemented every tip I could into my performances. I think my acting is pretty natural but the teacher never gave me any real constructive criticism so I can't tell. I was always waiting for her to tell me that my voice is off or that I should have more emotion for the scene, something like that but it never happened. I hate watching the recorded videos of my performances so does that mean my acting is bad? Can an acting teacher be too nice or does a good acting coach never show a biased opinion because they believe that the actor should trust themself? I'm starting another term again soon with the same teacher and even though, I'm really just doing this for the script work and my resume, I would really appreciate some guidance from her as well... As the student, should I be the one to ask for some added notes on my performance?
Hi guys, Recently I booked my (biggest) part on a Netflix show. On the first day at table read the show runner comes up to me and says “congratulations, your AUDITION earned you your part” - the other ppl at table read are recognizable/ working actors. Pardon me for being so damn naive but what does that mean? Bc I was like “uh doesn’t your audition always earn an actor their part?” I mean I used to play violin and the way I got first chair is Bc I earned it Bc I practiced - that’s exactly what I do with my on-camera auditions. I put in my all for each audition (I study the character and for example if they are a neurologist - I study actual interviews etc.) my acting teacher were really tough Meisner teachers and didn’t take bs from us. It was just like violin So - your audition earned you your part feels kinda - obvious ? Please advise...
Hi all. I got the email about the pre-rounds. They will be sending it on Actor Access. And said from here on out all communication will be through there. Thing is. How do they know my AA Account? Are they just going to look me up? Also, has anyone done this in the past? What was it like? ​ Best,
I'm working on a mod for Smash, but I don't have the money to commission Edward Bosco to record voice clips. So I'm scouring the internet for games/ works that have similar sounding VA's, which I can then edit their voices to supply the voice clips needed for smash. Sorry if this breaks any rules in the subreddit. [Fire Emblem Heroes - Book Ⅲ Movie：Cohort of the Dead - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3JO2fWD_1Y)
So, I didn't really know how to word my question(s) but the title is basically where I'm at. I would still consider myself a beginner actor but I'm lucky to have been on some big sets and now a few months into classes. Before I started, I felt like I couldn't do it. But after I started, I gained a lot of confidence that I had potential and could do this, especially after a few bookings. A few months in, I'm feeling the first feeling again. I've gotten bigger scenes in classes that I'm taking, but with that, I feel just more fake and unrealistic. I feel like I need some practical advise - things to actively do. I've learned a bunch of the basics during these last few months and they really helped me break through, but I feel like I hit a wall again. Maybe I'm just being impatient. I saw something about the stages of learning - I feel like I'm at the "conscious incompetence" phase. I know there are people in here with way more experience than me that have likely gone through this phase... any advice or general feelings about this stage?
Hey, so as a kid, I did a lot of free voice acting work and for the most part people enjoyed my voice and I got steady voice acting hobby work. Since I was doing so well, I decided to start posting on YouTube. I got tons of dislikes and a couple comments saying I had a strange voice, so I quit completely. Now I want to get back into it and I found some places that are looking for voice actors that are paid- but I still haven't gotten over my past. The same thing happened with screenwriting. People told me writing was shit and they hope I have a real job because it's obvious I don't have any talent. I couldn't and still can't bring myself to show people my work. So many people told me that I was terrible at these things and I even struggle with speaking in public now. So, since I don't have a good voice, should I still get back into this hobby?
Hope you're all well. I would love to hear your experiences and preferences when speaking with the writer of a project. Mainly on a set/pre-prod. \- What kind of questions would you ask a writer? \- What do you want/not want to know about your character? Is too much info a hindrance? \- What do you want to see in a writer? \- Would you even care to talk to the writer as you've already established the character in your head? Likes and dislikes and everything in between are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I know this all could be worded better,please bare with me. I live 40-minutes outside of Toronto, and I'm trying hard to convince myself that Toronto is a great place to be an actor and that it has everything I would need to succeed. I am in my 30's (I know, I know...acting is something you start in your teens or 20's) but, my mind is still stuck in the 90's where Toronto's film industry was not comparable to LA or NY, and I dont know if its still truly like that ( I know Toronto's film has progressed, but I dont know if we still far behind LA or NY) Is it better not to waste time in Toronto and just pack my bags and "struggle" in LA or NY until I get cast for a sitcom or film. Or, since I am already in Toronto, just stay here and "struggle" and if someone in LA or NY wants me, they'll call my agent? (I know I would still struggle here in Toronto also, but not nearly as much. I have relatives, friends,side-jobs,I would never be homeless) If film/tv credits from Toronto don't hold much weight to producers/directors in LA or NY and they see Toronto credits as no better than saying you were in a "school play"...then,I would rather not waste time in Toronto. Again,I'm in my 30's, I should be trying to start a family, but i can't get this "acting dream" out of my head...and deciding which country to start in is not making it any easier. SO,what are your thoughts...whatever you got to say to me, whether it be good,bad,rude,wake-up-call, let me hear it.
Hey guys. I'm coming to you with a story you have all heard before. I have 0 experience and I want to be an actor. Now I've done my research and I think I can make it in that world, but there is something I am really not sure about and would like your help with. I don't have a demo reel or a professional voice recording, but I do have the means to get it. Now my question is, are there certain things that cant pass for this? My idea for the demo reel, or multiple ones, in fact, is to stage fake interviews where I would be the interviewee and this would include things along the lines of an army veteran, a prostitute, treasure hunter (a really insane person, already have the script). And for the voice reel I have made some fake commercials but with a comedic twist because I can't force myself to read something boring. My question is, does this work? Is this unprofessional? Do they expect something else? Any advice here would be appreciated. Thank you
When I first started my career, I assumed I could just use my real name but then I saw there were several others who shared it already on imdb. I came up with a stage name. Now, 2 projects I was on got confused and added my real name to imdb while I already have one with my stage name. I called SAG & they said there are several eligible actors with my real name, but none of them are registered. Ultimately, I want to use my real name but now I’m not sure what to do because I don’t want to join sag yet as I would like to book more non-union roles and don’t currently have representation. Should I wait and hope no one registers as my real name or just say f it and join? TIA
It’s annoying. I have a ton of questions as a beginner, but so many of them are easily answered if you take the time to read the faq, not to mention the rules. Posts asking “how do I start?” “How do I become an actor?” are clogging new and wasting everyone’s time. Sorry for the mini rant, but it’s been bothering me forever.
Hello everyone. I’m a 17 year old guy who’s currently taking English 3. For our final project, we have to interview someone who has a career that we’re interested in. It is my current dream to become a voice actor and I would love to interview someone with said career. I’d like to interview someone who has experience in the industry and has done a few jobs and has experience. I’d ask a few questions like, “What made you interested in voice acting.” Or, “How much do you get paid.” And, “How does one get involved in voice acting.” Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sorry in advance if this has been asked one too many times. I just love reading about people being passionate because it heats up the fire in me as well :D.. Why did you decide that you want to be an actor? Ever since I was a child, I’ve always dreamt of being an actress and seeing myself in big screens. I would memorize movie scenes and act them out in front of a mirror and when I grew older and got my own cellphone, I would record myself and delete it afterwards so no one would see it. Looking back, that was a funny thing to do. Whenever I would watch a movie back then, I always put myself in the character’s shoes. After every movie, I feel like I’m now living their life, as a little part inside of me. Then, I started to take interest in writing. I started novels I couldn’t finish then I turned them into screenplays. My screenwriting knowledge coming only from online lessons and free courses. I realized that a character is much more than what we see on screen for 12 seasons or 2 hours. I realized that I wanted to bring characters to life. I stopped writing. This brought me back to my old dream. Becoming an actor. I wanted to help writers and directors to understand their characters and give life to it. I am more passionate in the art of acting compared to writing because I am more involved when I’m acting. I love the way everything flows cohesively even though everything is scripted. There’s so many reasons and I can’t list them all down because this is a pretty long post already. What about you? What made you decide that you wanted to be an actor?
This is for folks that are hustling and have at least 2 guest stars/series regular credits so you are bringing something to the table. Also for people that hustle and make their own movies and get into film festivals - not people sitting on their butts expecting handouts. This isn't for commercial rep only legit rep - what was your process in leveling up? 1. Did you drop your rep and THEN look? 2. Did you look and then drop your rep (some people have warned me against this.) 3. Was it referral? It's way easier to get commercial referral but legit ref. is so hard to get from other actors I've noticed - even if they are in a totally different category than you. Did you find a ref in an unexpected place? How did you come to realizing it was time to leave? Were you sending in solid tapes, getting callbacks, holds, sent to a top pick to producers, requests from same cds and still not booking? (this is the boat I am in) Your story is probably more interesting than mine. Do tell! Were there any drawbacks to leveling up?
This thought has been bothering me for several months now– almost a year. Lately, I’ve been training my mind to always think proper, be a team player, be kind, do good, hold the emotions, and avoid conflict. I’ve always told myself, be subservient. Be humble. You’re still nowhere near your dreams. (Which I admit is true.) A few months later, I joined reddit and looked for this community. I saw how helpful the community is. I wanted to ask for advices and I was never disappointed because the people who replied to me are people who have experienced how this industry works which is why I’m here again to ask for an advice: 1.) What is the right mindset when getting into this kind of business? 2.) How do I avoid losing myself in the process? (During gaining experiencing and stuff) Everyone has the same goal here, at least that’s what I think. We’re all dreaming here, trying to achieve our goals. To fulfill our life’s passion. The thing that I am most afraid of is failure. I hate failing. Failing and rejection takes a huge toll on me. It eats me up and I want to change that. I think I’ve improved compared to when I was 14 years old. I was a prideful little gal. This business has no certainty. You’re not assured stardom nor failure which gives me hope but at the same time terrifies me. I hope someone’s able to help me because I’ve been struggling to hold the right mindset for a while now. I don’t want to give too much of myself because that will be the fall that I will never come back from but I think what makes acting is the fact that the actor puts a part of themselves in their character. Please help me fix my mindset so I can enter this business headstrong. ❤️
In several news outlets they are covering how Kate Winslet said her daughter got into acting "all on her own". Yet, she is repped by her mom's agency. Does that count as getting in "on your own"? Kate saying that is totally tone deaf and a kick in the guts to struggling talented actors out there, further entrenching this false narrative that if your just good enough at the craft alone, you can make it. This idea is poison as it holds talented actors back from learning the business and marketing required to make it as a nobody. Even then, you have to be ready to strike when luck find you. Many actors I have encountered in classes are dejected and trying to get "better" at the craft to make it, when they are great. They wrongly equate their lack of results with lack of skill and they keep pursuing acting skills when their problem is marketing and professionalism. Nepotism is unavoidable and fine or whatever, just keep your mouth shut and don't lie to us Kate. Unless you want to intro me to your rep so I can get into this field "all on my own" too.
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