Should I go through every single agent in an agency? Is there a quicker way to do it? Also i can’t seem to find anything about specific ages or breeds needed? Should I look at their past works and see if I fit with the actors they’re representing? Thank you so much for all the help!
Two years ago I met with this agency which seems to be a big agency with great google reviews. I went there and I didn’t like the agent, he came across to me as rude and a weird attitude and didn’t really take the time get to know what I did at all, he seem to be very rushed but there was no one else there, he only said everybody starts at the bottom gave me this form sign as an “extra” not an “actor”, which previously I was about to sign with them as an actor with a different agent person but was disrupted due to the pandemic and that person left. He told me he liked me but I didn’t feel comfortable working with him. He didn’t seem care to me. On top of that, they were to charge about $300-400 (I don’t remember exactly) for headshots and their database to join them. I read the online google reviews, whenever people give them negative review, the owner of this agency would reply back to them rudely, I would not want to work with an agency like that. My friend once joined them but he said he doesn’t recommend and he is no longer with them. I think I made the right decision that I decided not to sign with them. For now I have worked in a few projects got speaking parts with self representation.
So ive been using backstage for a few years now and gotten a few casting calls, really hard considering im still a minor, i was thinking of opening an Actors Access account aswell to help out but at the current moment i do not have any way of paying for the subscriptions so i was wondering without those applications what are free ways to contact directors or look for casting calls to help grow my career?
The creators of the short film made sure to promote all the actors on their social media, so that was nice at least. However, I thought that this role would have more screen time. Turns out it's mostly voice acting in a phone scene. Should I tell them I've changed my mind? Is it worth it for the experience?
hi, I'm trying to do some trolling and need a female voice actor who can talk on discord calls. not payed, just something funny
Hi all, I have previously done a little bit of work with Central Casting, and used to get frequent texts about available projects. I declined most of them because I also have a nearly full-time job, but every once in a while, I'd book something. A couple months ago, the messages stopped entirely, which I thought was weird, but didn't really look into it, and just kinda fell off as a background actor for a little bit as the winter came and work was probably going to be slow (and cold) anyway. Well, I finally looked into why they weren't notifying me, and I realized that I had an overdue yearly Anti-Harassment training course. I just completed said course, and combed through the rest of my profile for good measure- everything looks fine. I'd let that Anti-Harassment course lapse for a couple of months, though... But now that I've done the due diligence, my profile is active and all seems well, should I start automatically receiving casting notices from Central again? Is there anything else that I need to do- do I need to call the office at all? Or am I just now back in the casting game like usual? Thanks in advance for the help :)
I have shopping for health insurance since planning on doing acting more fulltime in March. Any ideas from other actors on here ?
Hi all, Currently, I am living in a poverty family where paying for an Acting education is merely impossible. I want to fulfil my dream of becoming an actor or singer, and I wish that you would consider donating a small amount towards my cause. Any donation sent is greatly appreciated, and from the bottom of my heart, I am forever in your debt. I really hope that the video provided shows a small insight into my performances, and I do believe that no matter the size of the donation the impact will drastically affect my life for the better, and hopefully, one day shine on the big screen. Of course, you don’t have to make a payment. Whether its a small donation or a large, anything will be appreciated. Thank you, here’s the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-a-young-actor-fulfil-his-dream?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet
You're pitching, you're submitting, you're getting their name out there. You've got a client with great credits, materials, and talent. But no appointments are coming through for months at a time. What do you recommend to your actors when casting isn't calling them in? What goes through your mind when this is happening, and have any of you successfully gotten your clients out of that rut? Mostly curious for the LA and New York markets but open to anyone's advice! The last post like this was so insightful for so many actors, wanted to do a follow up :) As always, grateful for this community - thanks y'all.
From ages 14-24 I took many acting classes at Stella Adler Studio of Acting (NY), Stella Adler Academy Of Acting (LA), and some local theatre classes in NJ and CA. A good chunk of beginners acting classes, lots of money and some small parts later… After having a rough go of it in CA (I up and moved with no plan at 21 years old)- many actors do without a plan- I took a step back and have spent the last 10 years and growing as a woman, an artist, and human. My question regards classes: I have a coach from LA who I love and while I love my relationship with her I don’t feel comfortable jumping back in to the working world and would love to do an in person class HERE in NYC. Should I go back to the beginning? Should I start from scratch? Or should I speak to the studios and try to find a common ground? I am NOT opposed to taking beginners classes again but I don’t want to waste my money or feel unchallenged and ultimately disappointed. I have also been looking for stand alone studios not like the bigger (Barrow, HB etc) but am I crazy to jump back in and audition for or ask for an intermediate class? Can someone guide me? Side note: I am not the same person I was when I took those classes before (I think I’ve grown a lot and have a better sense of responsibility now). I would say I was a somewhat mature but emotionally immature 20 year old.
I’m from an English speaking country and I’m thinking of going to London to try my luck with the acting scene. I’d like to attend some auditions and if I’m cast, stay for the production. Realistically, how far would I get without the right visa for actors? I obviously don’t want to get myself in trouble, but I figure it would be a good opportunity to get the feel of the place and potentially network with directors and producers who may be willing to sponsor my visa down the track. I’m less worried about the auditions and more about actually taking on the work if I’m successful.
I’m a beginner actor who is currently in acting school . I just started lexapro 10 mg (for anxiety and minor depression) 5 days ago and besides the side effects ( nausea, dizziness, tingles,etc.) For scenes now I can’t seem to get myself upset (anger or crying) for a situation. My brain keeps on telling me to calm down and it’s not a big deal. What should I do? Have you any techniques that will help me while my brain is adjusting to the medication?
I'm just asking if it is necessary
I tend to search the IMDB/wiki of actors in shows I stumble upon (an actor thing lol). And noticed that NYU Tisch tends to have the most successful working actors in starring roles/main roles (a few of the bigger schools peppered in). ​ Other than attracting already talented students, what is it that gives them such a competitive edge? A list of those working: Brianne Howe (Ginny & Georgia) Gina Rodriguez Savannah Lee Smith (Gossip Girl reboot) and plenty of others! lol
How does an actor know the size of their fanbase, besides social media channels? Which isn't an accurate measure. This might seem like a dumb question, but I'm genuinely intrigued in the answers.
So I’m a Mexican who is about to move to Madrid, and I want to continue my acting career there, now I was wondering if my accent is going to stop me from getting the same kind of opportunities… Should I learn the Spanish accent or am I safe to find some roles that I could potentially book? Any actor from Madrid who would know this? Thank you!
Curious to know - what was it like for you originally starting, and stepping out of your comfort zone? How has acting and putting yourself out there changed you over time? Sincerely, a scared little man still hesitant to make the first leap of 'bravery' by signing up for a class
I’ve been wanting to get into acting for a while, and I took a class last semester at my university. I ended up dropping the class towards the end of the semester for personal reasons. Now, since I’m in NY until September, I wanted to take advantage of it as much as possible. I plan to save up enough money to take a class over the summer. In the meantime, I wanted to start auditioning. I’m planning on using Actor’s Access. The main issues are I don’t have headshots and I don’t have a demo reel. How crucial are headshots to getting booked? If they are critical, how can I get decent ones without spending hundreds of dollars? Is the best route to make a demo reel out of monologues performed at home? Are a backdrop, a ring light, a stand, and a mic (AT2020) enough to start taping? Also, if anyone has suggestions on groups I can join or classes I can take when I save up the money, it would be much appreciated.
Im an actor located in Chicago and I recently just got represented by an agency. They offered me a contract with an in perpetuity clause and I was told never to take those. So I denied that audition and I’m anxiously waiting for the next opportunity. Did I make the right decision denying that commercial? Should I let my agent know that I change my mind and I’ll accept in perpetuity contracts in the future? How frequent do agents send auditions to people new in their agency? Thank you!
I'm going to VO Atlanta this year, and between the registration, flight, hotel, and food, it's going to be expensive, especially for a beginning voice actor. Are any of the X-Sessions worthwhile? They certainly seem great - small groups of intensive, focused study with some VO masters, but for $199 on top of everything else, I am having a hard time pulling the trigger. It's not that I can't afford one or two of them, but I feel that going to normal sessions will be a great education in and of itself, and I don't know how high the added value of an X-Session will be. Has anyone been to one in the past, and can give me some insight about what it's like? When they say small size, how small? 10 people? 30? And what differentiates it from a normal session? Please note: I am not asking about this year's X-Sessions - I already see a bunch that are interesting to me. I'm wondering what the experience of attending one is like from anyone who has done so. Thank you!
Hi I know the headline sounds incredibly naive but please hear me out, haha So I've been an actor for some years and have had some small to mid-size roles in things shot over here in Europe, some of them pretty big projects. Of course I've been looking into work permits for the US and it should still take some time before I would qualify for an O1, much less a Greencard. However, through my (London-based) agent I've had auditions for big projects produced and shot in the US and they didn't even ask for a visa because I guess it's just one phone call away for them. Now I've been wondering if anyone could recommend a legit boutique agent or manager who I might try? Another client of my agency's here has one but he doesn't seem to do much. It seems that 99% require you to have a visa but maybe there are some that would take on international clients, because as I said it seems to really not be a problem if a production really wants you. Feel very invited to send a PM if you don't want to share publicly. Thank you!
Would you rather have a speaking/lead role in a small independent company movie with non-famous actors or an extra/non-speaking role in a mainstream big production company movie with famous actors ? Why?
Hello\~! I'm starting my career as a voice actor/talent and would love to receive feedback from you. :) Any advice is welcome, even bad comments haha
Hello, A wall of text will follow. TL;DR at the bottom. My background goes something like this: I'm a singer and dancer/physical theatre actress that wanted to do voice acting proper for many years. However, I'm a persecuted minority where I currently leave, so I've not had many opportunities to actually perform outside of choreography and doing noises/ambient stuff in a costume that hid most of me or singing from behind the stage in a booth, never getting speaking roles. I'm hoping to escape this place this year, and until then I want to start doing things for myself. I have a very wide gap in my experience, as I can move and use my voice, but I've not spoken on stage since about 5th grade. I've been studying physical theatre, butoh and various dances for 12 years and singing for almost 20 years; I've been a movement teacher for 9 and voice teacher for 5-6 years. I worked with a lot of actors (mostly theatre and MT/opera), as well as trained voice actors (including finding various voices and extended voice techniques such as growl, rattle, speaking and singing on inhalation, etc) and public speakers, focusing on developing the voice, posture, presence, working with the audience and the costume. We concentrated less on the actual role since that was taught by a different coach. I have heaps more teaching than performing experience. Before the pandemic, I found an acting coach that worked with the Stanislavski method, but our lessons were cut short. Then I found someone working with Chekhov's and a bunch more, but everyone either died or disappeared due to the hell happening in my area. Suffice to say, I had no other opportunities, and I don't have any money to spare since I'm preparing to move countries. My head is a mess, but using my voice/dancing makes me feel alive, so I want to learn and do instead of sitting behind the curtain. For that, I need to learn more, especially since English isn't my first language. I'm looking for maybe someone who'd be willing to barter-coach online or just share stuff that could help me learn in addition to all the self-study/reading. I'm used to bartering my lessons in exchange for a lot of stuff, and I can offer: physical movement, physical theatre with butoh elements, breathwork, meditation, yoga-ish (15 years of study and pretty papers, but I won't call myself a yogini), voice tech/singing, self-massage, solfege and application of elementary music theory, basics of jazz harmony and improvisation (jazz and otherwise) for the keyboard/voice. A lot of online stuff I can only access with a VPN, and these are being blocked one by one, as VPN is illegal here. Reddit is somehow still okay; most social media is blocked, but Discord works. Please, point me to where I can find someone like that and forgive me if I'm completely out of place in this subreddit. TL;DR: a voice teacher/dancer/singer from a Big Bad Place wants to learn how to perform/act in English in preparation to migration. Offers barter in exchange.
Hi all, looking for suggestions others might have done. We have an older lead actor that just can't get his lines down. If he just needed some cues I could put a starting line or two in areas for him, but really he needs his script as he can lose it mid sentence. I figure I'll have to get some kind of large book he can "read " in his lap and hide pages of script inside, maybe ring bound or something. Any creative ideas?
Hello my fellow beautiful actors, im trying to get a temporary clip to use as a sort of "reel" for submitions and wanted to see if yall have any good scenes you have in mind? Im a 22yr old male and just want to do "raw" acting for this so no character just so they can see my foundation/base if that makes sense. Is there any scenes that have (i hate using this word) drama in it that could work? What are your favorite scenes that are very strong for me to showcase my work. Would love your help, thanks!
I'm a returning voice actress, I have a commercial demo and character demo, but in addition on Fiverr, they allowed a intro video, so I made this.. https://youtu.be/JbVyb4D-RGY Does it "work"? Give me your worst.. Thanks in advanced.
Pretty much the title. I was into acting for about 10 years. I’m 24 (been SAG since I was 12), and I’m 5’7. Been in many SAG film productions with lines and actual screen time. I’ve gone out for many “leading man” roles (dramatic and comedic). Roles where the story is all about him. Or he gets the girl at the end of the story, etc. And I notice that casting always goes for guys clearly over 6 feet tall when the project comes out. As much as I wanna say it’s down to my dedication, work ethic, ability to bring the character off the page. I can’t help but feel that my height (or lack-thereof) has hindered my career. I’ve really gotten into roles during the audition, just to see that they picked someone who was taller, but not necessarily a better actor. Do you guys feel that height is a factor when casting for male roles?
It takes subtle inflections of our mouth muscles to whistle. As a voice actor I feel like we specialize in having command over the muscles of our mouth/throat/voice and am curious to see if there's any relationship between the two. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10nwwie)
I doubt that I will find what I'm looking for on here but in hopes that I do. I'm all writer/showmaker and I am putting together a voiceover scene from my YouTube channel and I need somebody to play the little sister of my main character. If you just so happen to be a voice actor that can do this I would really really appreciate it if you could reach out to me
Kind of a random question, but I’ve been watching a lot of WW1 & WW2 movies recently. I think there are so many incredible roles to play for the actors that are both physically and emotionally challenging and demanding. Being female, I was wondering if there is any equivalent for women in movies and TV to these types of roles? I’ve been trying to think but I really can’t think of any that are close.
Ive been in classes for a year- love the classes but feel like its not a good way to build relationships with other actors. Everyone is a working actor and it kinda feels almost like, competitive? We all go home and dont speak outside of class. How can I meet other actors just to hangout? Not even network? Maybe some theater groups that are low key and just for fun? Looking to just to meet people and f\*ck around lol.
As people starting up, there is so much to learn about, understand, and develop, *away* from the microphone, and outside of the booth. This is a list I have compiled for myself, and for those looking at getting into voice acting beyond a hobby. **Everything here can be accessed for Free**. (Some resources may need you to subscribe to emails, but they can be unsubscribed from afterwards.) This doesn't mean to say that those who aren't looking to 'go pro' can't find something useful here, but much of the content and advice in these posts and videos may be quite firm, in relation to business, marketing, recording *and* acting quality. I will clarify that being professional can be either part-time or full-time; it's about the type, quality and consistency of the work you're outputting, when compared to a hobbyist voice actor. Being a professional requires professional levels of commitment to learning the ins and outs of the business. This post is however, primarily about being a professional **away and outside of Fiverr, UpWork, and other freelance websites.** As it is outside of my personal interest, I have not shared resources focused on making the most out of those websites. It is also limited RE audiobook narration. I welcome any input, whether additional resources or *constructive* critisism - I am undeniably still a beginner myself, and am looking to *learn*, as much as I can outside of the actual "*doing*" of voice acting. I would also like to clarify that everything shared in this post, is what I have *personally* deemed helpful, and useful, as a resource.It is my opinion and interpretation - the working professionals in this subreddit may offer a perspective I have yet to see on a resource, and I will update this list accordingly. **I'm here to learn.** # YouTube Channels: 1. [Booth Junkie](https://www.youtube.com/@BoothJunkie) Starting with the well known, well loved, Mike DelGaudio. Offers microphone reviews and comparisons, guides on how to use the Reaper DAW specifically for VO, basic home-booth set ups, and excellent interviews with other professionals in the industry. Recommended Videos: [Essential Voiceover Jargon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5_NHtzD4g&list=PLWmguFi36k4Oz_z-S9MYYRl2-gi2eQZu3&index=22) [Easy and Effective Acoustic Treatment Panels](https://youtu.be/z5ApIWbjvcA) [Handle quick deadline VO recording sessions](https://youtu.be/lgGkyyjW4HA) [Getting Started in VO, with Gabby Nistico and Anthony Pica ](https://youtu.be/UpM5ffRwL7U) Additional Resources: [Setting Up Reaper Course - Updated and improved, compared to the videos on their YouTube.](https://academy.boothjunkie.com/#/home) 2. [Gift of Gab](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-JhbChXLVwTvgSxrtWpajg) Has brilliant videos on some of the specifics of voice acting and the business of it, that you may not have thought about yourself. Short and to the point, Gabby tells you what you need to hear (whether you want to hear it or not.) Recommended Videos: [5 Things You Should NEVER Do In Your Voice Over Auditions](https://youtu.be/En6zJHNazrM) [How's your audio quality? How do you know?](https://youtu.be/-zO22_z5edg) [Cold Email Secrets - Tips to make reaching out more effective](https://youtu.be/rPhDv67DzIA) [Number One Secret to Getting Better in Voice Acting! - Seriously, this is a big deal.](https://youtu.be/d5lWJOjGxyw) Additional Resources: [Recommended Books, Blogs, and Trusted Coaches.](https://www.gabriellenistico.com/voiceover-resources) 3. [Paul Schmidt Pro](https://www.youtube.com/@PaulSchmidtPro) A fantastic channel focused on the business and marketing side of voice over work. Another channel that tells you the hard truths, with real, constructive advice to get to being a professional. Has the videos transcribed in [blog form](https://paulschmidtpro.com/blog), and as a [Spotify podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/08KahhZFEduMeOjPGJNc5R?si=8ff2069689514f39). Recommended Videos: [7 Truths U MUST Know B4 You Get Started in Voice Acting](https://youtu.be/SLrH86CKJPM) [Using Online Casting Sites SMARTLY: 3 Scenarios](https://youtu.be/fcWEtSRWA0k) [The 3 Biggest Voice Over Website Design ERRORS](https://youtu.be/muxck5YS_l8) [3 HARD TRUTHS About Voice Over Agents](https://youtu.be/i5lmxiXR-fM) Additional Resources: ["Top 10 Voice Actor Website Design Tips" booklet.](https://paulschmidtpro.com/newsletter) ["7 Steps to Staring and Developing a Career in Voiceover" Booklet](https://paulschmidtpro.com/7-steps-signup) 4. [AudioHaze](https://www.youtube.com/@AudioHaze/featured) A very newbie-friendly channel on audio processing, with videos on the 'basics' of what EQ and Compression is. While the channel is mostly for music production, a lot of advice is given which applies to VO audio processing. Recommended Videos: [You're Destroying Your Voice When You Do This! - A Complete Guide to Vocal EQ (EQ Tutorial/Lesson)](https://youtu.be/FNHMfdzOUp4) [This Will Make Vocal Compression WAY Easier - Compression Explained/Tutorial (Ratio, Attack, Release)](https://youtu.be/776fOStvyuY) [What Even IS Compression? - How to Use Audio Compression Properly](https://youtu.be/jVElie-aImk) [Voiceover is NOT Just EQ and Compression!! - Voiceover/Podcasting Mixing Tutorial/Lesson (Beginner)](https://youtu.be/nyYFEdRc4Mw) 5. [LennyB](https://www.youtube.com/@HeyLennyB) Channel dedicated to processing audio specifically for VO. Excellent videos to start seeing what needs to be done, and start training your ears to hear how clean audio *should* sound. Recommended Videos: [Voice Over Processing (Walkthrough](https://youtu.be/Z_kivhBBOzU) [)](https://youtu.be/Z_kivhBBOzU)[What Does A Professional Voice Over Processing Chain Sound Like?](https://youtu.be/NQzcp5_qWDk) [The Best Voice Over Recording Levels (And Why)](https://youtu.be/2l8zmy7ynek) [Removing The Boxy Sound From A Voice Recording](https://youtu.be/T9g7bpOJ4l4) Additional Resources: [Voice Frequency Guide for Understanding EQ Areas](https://www.lennyb.com/voice-frequeny-guide-optin-page) [Voice Recording Basics](https://www.lennyb.com/voice-recording-basics-landing-page-YTPL) [EQ Techniques that Transform Your Voice](https://www.lennyb.com/3eq-techniques-training-video-opt-in-page) 6. [VoiceOverAngela](https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceOverAngela/featured) Has videos on gig sites like Fiverr, which I personally avoid, but has some really helpful videos on Audiobook Narration and ACX specifically. Recommended Videos: [Recording & Submitting an Audition for ACX](https://youtu.be/46vfN_shSPs) [Audiobook Narrators! 2 tools to help you avoid being scammed on ACX](https://youtu.be/ep0avfuAUCk) [How to create a sample for ACX when you dont have any of your own](https://youtu.be/38UhM1wbvQs) [How to narrate and format an audiobook for ACX](https://youtu.be/3r7CBuVwnXo) ​ The following are other individual/specific helpful videos and playlists I have saved, and channels that I follow and have watched some videos of, but not enough to form a strong opinion on how helpful they are overall. ​ Channels: 1. [Voice Acting 101](https://www.youtube.com/@Voiceacting101) 2. [The VO Booth Camp](https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOBoothCamp) 3. [Podcastage](https://www.youtube.com/@Podcastage) (Popular and well known, useful for hearing a review of a mic you may be thinking of purchasing. Not VO specific.) 4. [Voice Coach - Bill DeWees](https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceCoach-BillDeWees/featured) (Well known, and great at marketing *his own content*. Has some good advice, but take it with a pinch of salt, and *do not* fall for paying for what is said to be their 'one-size fits all' coaching.) ​ General Videos: 1. [Why You NEED to KNOW what PFH means in voice overs.](https://youtu.be/xVgHZr53Q9A) 2. [Focus on Nailing your VO Audition with Lili Wexu](https://youtu.be/Nzb7VMRGDwE) 3. [Using the Blue Yeti for voiceover (not Twitch streaming)](https://youtu.be/1dF0Mehlxdk) (For those not ready to buy an XLR, but have a Yeti lying around.) 4. [$20 DIY Acoustic Panels](https://youtu.be/XDlF14_Jtbc) 5. [Where NOT To Find Voiceover Scripts](https://youtu.be/TYqULXKxf_s) 6. [Stop Waiting! - You have to play to win!](https://youtu.be/Sm7hlwFxZHE) 7. [Learn how to edit your voiceover audio FASTER!](https://youtu.be/tUN9VHxpYzA) 8. [Top 3 Ways to FAIL in Voice Over](https://youtu.be/XE-qsnWS0LE) 9. [Being an Audiobook Narrator](https://youtu.be/1ERlxL7WVVo) (Long, but has some great insights.) 10. [KICKING VO P2P ANTHILLS WITH PAUL SCHMIDT](https://youtu.be/37I3njEOsmk) ​ Audio Editing Videos: 1. [Voice Over (EQ and Compression Walkthrough)](https://youtu.be/XJaVoyDMji4) 2. [How To EQ For Voice Over Recording](https://youtu.be/aZsnl0qCFZc) 3. [How I Punch and Roll for Long Form Recording](https://youtu.be/dbs5dMB2Bbo) 4. [FASTEST AND EASIEST way to remove mouthclicks! SERIOUSLY easy.](https://youtu.be/ELb03fwisao) 5. [How To Set Your Microphone's Gain / Level for Beginners (FAQ Series)](https://youtu.be/1l86SOlxyps) 6. [Breaking down ACX's Audio File Requirement](https://youtu.be/lGfpqQmntYU) ​ Playlists: 1. [How to be an Online Voice Actor](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGUJF8aG_m7soM0uaA_ucKHlgh890Uyou) (Fast paced, blunt, but funny.) ​ # Podcasts: I don't listen to many podcasts, but it can be a helpful way to glean information while doing chores, or playing simple games like Minecraft in your downtime. 1. [This Week in VO with J. Michael Collins](https://open.spotify.com/show/1kFQbCRD4Ib5TAKLMx6Vt3?si=c8c4875d89964b62) 2. [SPEECHLESS: Real Life VO](https://www.youtube.com/@SPEECHLESSVO/featured) 3. [Marc Scott](https://www.youtube.com/@MarcScott/featured) 4. [VO Buzz Weekly](https://www.youtube.com/@vobuzzweekly/featured) (Not limited to Podcast content - has some great 'back stage' type videos.) ​ # Rate Guides: 1. [Indie Rate Guide](https://www.voiceactingclub.com/rates/) \- For smaller projects, when you're getting your first few gigs. 2. [Gravy for the Brain Rate Guide](https://rates.gravyforthebrain.com/) \- Great for those in the UK. 3. [GVAA Rate Guide](https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/) 4. [Edge Studio Rate Cards](https://edgestudio.com/rate-cards/) 5. [Edge Studio Words to Time Calculator](https://edgestudio.com/words-to-time-calculator/) ​ # Specific Blog posts, Webpages and Comments I have Bookmarked: 1. [From Calm Talking to Roaring Screaming](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/hj137r/comment/fwk7bqd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) 2. [Is EQ Absolutely Necessary?](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/i00l2i/comment/fzmm8mm/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) 3. [How Much should you Edit your Auditions?](https://voiceacting.boards.net/thread/4219/edit-auditions?page=1&scrollTo=19294) 4. [Gravy for the Brain](https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/) \- You can find their free webinars, under the 'FREE STUFF' tag. 5. [Paul Schmidt Blog Recommendations](https://paulschmidtpro.com/recommended-blogs) 6. [Travey Lindley Recommended Resources](https://tracylindley.com/resources/) 7. [ACX Audio Terminology Glossary](https://www.acx.com/help/audio-terminology-glossary/201456390) 8. [Making the Most out of Specific P2P Sites](https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/scg1g7/jaythavas_guide_to_online_voice_acting/) 9. [General Breakdown of Various Casting Sites.](https://vogigs.com/#agent) 10. [Edge Studio Script Library](https://edgestudio.com/scripts/) (For general practise - watch Gift of Gab's video above on where to *really* find VO scripts.) 11. [Edge Studio To-Do List](https://edgestudio.com/the-voice-actors-to-do-list/) ​ The One Thing I Recommend Purchasing as a Complete Beginner: The Art of Voice Acting by James Alburger. ​ I've been slowly working my way through this book, and it covers every aspect of VO, from the basics of the acting, to techniques used in the booth by pros, and how to market yourself, and your business. The latest version is the 6th edition, I believe. ​ I hope this has post has proven helpful. ​ While undeniably useful, I found the sidebar of this subreddit lacking when it came to really finding *specific* resources - much of the advice was vague, and it has taken me a lot of time and digging to find these videos and posts, to help me build myself a mental roadmap of the direction I wish to head in. I apologise if the formatting is poor.
Long story short Johncasa Blancas got me. A bit embarrassing but whatever I already payed for the classes in full so I was like fuck it let me finish the classes since I already paid it all. I finally finished it took quite a while but would putting them on my resume hurt my resume or does it not matter. I might be over thinking it but I’m afraid that since they have a bad reputation it’ll effect me getting jobs. I am now going to a way more reputable acting school like they have a great reputation and people trust their actors should I wait till I finish my classes with them to put training on my resume?
We have been studying in the same drama school for a few months and I really like his agency - has great actors, but he's also told me before how they work and I really like that. However, we get along well but we are not friends-friends. How could I ask for a referral? Should I ask him if I can just include in the email that he recommended it to me? I've heard the ideal case would be to put him in CC and for him to also write something recommending me, right? But I feel like that's too much to ask, I don't want to come off as a freeloader
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.
Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream career for myself, Engineering is something that I like well enough. But doing the same thing again and again for a long time just makes it boring for me. Thought of why not go for acting? It'll help with my shy/awkward behavior and would probably help my social skills as well (yeah, my social skills are quite poor). **I haven't tried acting yet.** But I surely will in my second year of my college to get a feel of what it is actually like, maybe give myself a year or so to this thing and see patiently if I genuinely like this from my heart or not. Though I must say, it does look quite fun to me. So, yeah it may seem stupid about making up goals without even giving a small start to something, but I just, couldn't help my "wishful thinking". Well, the goal was to basically just reach the point where I can audition for Co-Stars or Guest Stars in TV Shows, maybe films as well, but just good enough so that I can work on set alongside some good actors, hopefully my own idols. So, with that mindset, is it good to pursue acting as a hobby? Secondly, will I reach my goal in like, around my 30s if I give it a proper start at 22 when my I would have acquired my degree?
Hey, I'm looking for actors/actresses who can film TikTok style commercials from their phones. This would be 15-25 second short form videos that will be used for TikTok/Instagram ads. Any tips on where I should look? I haven't really done any hiring of actors before, so I'm not familiar with what marketplaces/websites I should be checking? Any other sites other than backstage? Thanks! (of course, if anyone here is interested in the work, then a DM would be much appreciated)
this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many years I can't even think straight anymore. I've done everything I possibly thought to do, and I still can't book a professional role to save my life. I'm tired of taking acting classes, i don't even enjoy them. they are overpriced and you barely get to work. it's all "woo woo" and teachers name dropping to stroke their own ego, and no practical application what so ever, not nearly enough personal attention to actually get better, its a all a fucking joke. auditioning is also completely different than actually filming, and why we have to be put through auditioning when it's not even the same thing as shooting on set, never made any sense to me. they are two completely different skill sets, and why one has to be "good" at one to be considered for the other makes 0 sense to me. i've been stuck with low level shit representation for years and years, all they do is waste my time, and they can't get tapes bigger than bullshit co-stars, which is demoralizing and a joke. these people shoudn't even be allowed to operate agencies, all they do is waste your time and gaslight you. if you aren't auditioning EVERY SINGLE DAY it's pretty much impossible to book anything or create antyhing even remotely close to a "career". nobody wants to talk about this or even acknolwedge this. auditiong a few times a month isn't going to EVER build you a career. its all a joke and a waste of time. despite having TONS of repeats from 17+ casting directors, I still dont have consistent auditions, in fact, my numbers went backwards the last few months, for no reason at all, becuase i have absolutely no control over antyhing no matter what i do. just more money on headshots over and over and over and over again from photographers that overcharge and don't give a fuck about making you look your best because they just care about money like every other selfish asshole on this planet. i have no idea how to find work on my own outside of student fimls that pay NOTHING and are a logistical nightmare trying to call out of work, to go make $100........ like how the fuck does any sane adult do this without being a rich person? it literally doesn't even make sense. don't even get me started with theatre, which is even a bigger logistical nightmare to try and do. all of this is a joke. this professional is a joke, this pursuit is a joke, and it's only for rich people. plain and simple. i'm tired of being depressed about this. all pursuing acting has done is make my life a living nightmare, and prevent me from doing plenty of other careers where I would have actually had a living wage by now. I couldn't be MORE miserable than I am after having dedicated years of my life to something i thought i loved, and only got spit in my face by it. I'm starting to realize most people don't "give up", they just never even get a real chance to get started, becuae this industry is so absotuely impossible to break into, so absolutley unfriendly to people who don't have connections, so uninviting to people who dont already have professional credits or who weren't lucky enough to be able to attend a professional quality school. i wish i could have my life back. i wish any young person reading this would realize how utterly imposisble this is, and if you are not born into money / connections, your life will be utterly miserable trying to pursue this.
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Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?
What does this mean for acting?
I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything she did wrong, but moreso I didn't see her anywhere near what I had in my mind. Everyone else watching agreed not to move forward with her in the role, but to move forward with her in the other role. She's so talented but again, I don't think there's any directing tips I could give that could all of a sudden make her fit in the role. She emailed and asked just out of curiosity why she wasn't called back for the other role and what notes I could give. Would it be weird to say something along the lines of "the role was very competitive, you didn't do anything wrong, I just see you as a better fit for the role of Samantha"?
If you had the choice to sign with WME or CAA which agency would you choose and why? I ask this because I'm on imdbpro and I'm looking through the filmography of both agencies and their actors typically do the same projects with other actors of that agency. Also if you have inside scoop on what its like at a top agency lol thanks!
Hi guys. I'm a total noob here and just wanted to take a stab in the dark and ask you guys a question. I have been told I have a nice voice a for a few years many times ( I don't think so but if I can sell it its a win win) and was wondering where do you start as a voice actor? What sites do you guys get work on and what hardware would you advise to start out on? If I haven't asked the right question and need o know something starting out feel free to enlighten me and I will bestow upon you a happy weekend if you believe in that stuff. Thanks, Cathal, the lad with the voice of an angel.
I've worked in theatre, film, and am repped for VO. I went to a great NYC 2 year conservatory and learned a lot. What do you want to know?
Ive been doing some research and the best ones Ive found are: * Ruskin school of acting * Cynthia Bain young actors studio * Warner Laughlin studios * Gloria Garayua * Sam Stiglitz * Baron Brown * Playhouse west la * BGB acting studio If you have any information on any of these or other recommendations Id be happy to hear.
Hi there! I’m a 21 year old transgender woman from the Vancouver area. I used to do theatre in high school, being cast as a lead several times. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and no potential career options have given me the same joy as when I was acting. Even though I suffer from severe social anxiety, it all seems to melt away when I can play a character on stage. I’ve fallen into a deep depression and have retreated into myself. I’m feeling quite lost in life. I just don’t think I have “it”. I’m not very attractive (at all, really) and being trans severely limits the roles that are even eligible for me. I do think I could be a somewhat decent actor, but nothing standout. But at the same time, no other career option seems to be for me, everything else just makes me more depressed.
I’m wanting to film a scene from a pilot I wrote. Would just barely be under 13 minutes. Not sending it to any festivals. Just something to post online. A few of the actors who are friends of mine, are SAG. I am not. Would I be able to use them in this simple project? One that I just plan on posting on social media. Or would I have to go through the sag signatory thing? It’s paid as well. Extremely low low budget, but it is paid
So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot, had no hair, makeup or wardrobe. I can manage all these things, but no way am I going to look as polished in the afternoon and I feel like those are red flags. I just saw the final product of a similar shoot I hesitantly accepted, and it was a mess. They had us walk 7 miles in said metro space and tried to get us McDonald's after hour 6 of shooting. They forgot to tell me to bring athletic wear, so I look wildly out of place in a beach scene and my hair completely fell. We had to change in a parking garage. I'm only in my third year of acting, and am getting bettwr at setting professional boundaries, but I am still really sad to say no to another line on my resume. I mean, I get that a bad final product doesn't cancel my paycheck, but I don't like being in the hands of people who aren't taking care of their actors. And yet I still feel about about passing. How do you all manage these situations?
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