Hey guys, this is just an opinion piece post based on some things I've been trying to figure out and deal with, which I hope will help but I'm open to having a discussion about it. ​ Recently I put out a scene we shot based on the Jack Reacher novels. It was myself playing the titular character and my friend playing Finlay. It was a little bit different to the Amazon show, but it had the same source material. I shared it a few places, but I stated that I wasn't mad in love with my acting, but to go easy on me. Some people were genuinely very nice and complimentary, others chose not to heed my request to do things for the right reasons. The videos and assorted comments weren't on Reddit - they were on YouTube or Instagram, but they chose not to remember the human, or to behave like they would in real life. I had two choices: ignore them, or engage them. The smart thing to do would be to just ignore them - don't get triggered. Life is too short. Some people will always be assholes. Unfortunately, this isn't the way I play, or feel like I can play. It takes far too much self-restraint not to call people out on their nonsense for me. So I replied to them - I agreed that it wasn't my best acting, but I wanted to know what they did with themselves, or what they hoped to achieve by posting such negative words. Of course, they didn't respond. Now this following paragraph is generally more aimed at the keyboard warrior critics out there, because I don't think the vast majority of people in the acting subreddit would disagree with this, but here it goes: I'm not saying that all acting is good, or all filmmaking, music production, comedy or writing is good. It's totally OK to critique mainstream/popular works/commercial work because we've either paid money for it, don't like what message it contains (politics/philosophy particularly), or we see it has an effect on our society. However, taking aim at people who aren't high up the food chain? Come on. Sometimes their work sucks, sometimes the creators are on an off day, in a funk, or at the start of their career. Some people just aren't "born with it". It is what it is. In any case though, if you don't know that person, do you think you're doing them any favours by giving them anything other than constructive feedback? Some of you might think you're giving tough love, but how is it love if you don't even know the person you're directing your words to? Do you think that they should call it a day early on their career to save them the heartache? Let them make their own decisions. Or be honest - you're really doing this out of either narcissism or sociopathy. Or maybe you've had a shit day, or don't like something about this person and think you can make yourself feel better by making someone else feel bad? Well, how about don't? ​ Back to the actors: When you aren't a "successful actor", people will attack you for your acting if they don't agree with your political stance, or again because they don't like something about you. Some might even attack your acting even if you are successful. Separating the artist from the art can always be difficult. I can't stand Laurence Fox's political stance or his endeavours with it, but I can respect he's not a bad actor, even if I hopefully don't see a show with him in it again. Perhaps they know that most actors have huge insecurities about their abilities and their market worth. Our self-doubt is so large that having someone confirm these feelings is incredibly hurtful. We often feel like we ought to quit anyway. My advice however is probably pretty obvious - don't quit. At least not because some bozo who likely hasn't achieved squat with their lives tries to stick the knife in. And don't quit because you feel "you'll never make it". Here's the secret: most of us won't. The cards are stacked so high, that only a minute fraction of people can make it as professionals without having to work side hustles etc. to pay the bills. Remember, or figure out why you want to act. If it's because you love the feeling of living and playing as a character? Because you love the feeling of being on set? Because you're creative and this is the only way you know how? There are a ton of reasons. Some that I might call more valid than others, but these are matters of my own personal opinion. If anyone is acting because they believe they'll become famous and rich, I do wonder why they think that. I mean, I would be lying if I didn't have a little bit of that misguided spark in my head telling me that is what I want in my life. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still pursuing acting as a "sunk cost fallacy" - still trying to re-coop what I spent on training and the time invested. A way of getting anywhere, so that I can say "ha! You all doubted me, but here I am!". However, I have told myself that if the feeling that these thoughts are my driving factors for pursuing acting are greater than the empowerment I get from playing a role, working with great people and being involved with set and cast life, then I need to reconsider where I am and what I want to do. So what it boils down to is this. Something that many of you have likely considered whilst others have yet to stop and give time to contemplate - do things for the right reasons. Whether you are pursuing acting, or considering quitting. Make the choice for the right reasons. Nobody can tell you what those reasons are, we all have our own processes of weighing up what means more or less to us in life. I cannot tell you what your dreams are, or how you should pursue them (though please be kind to yourself and others) but look to yourself for what matters. Don't listen to some incel (probably) clown who hasn't got the guts to give something hard a go. Successful people aren't the ones out there shitting on others in youtube or Instagram comment threads. They likely don't have the time. Have fun and stay safe.
I need advice or Help. Not sure how to phrase it. I live in Oklahoma city, and My little Brother and I are looking into becoming Voice Actors. But first need a place to start. We have experience have been doing it for are friends and family for over 10 years. We don't have money for equipment right now, but Need help finding out how to start. And hopefully making money. Sorry if this is in the wrong place. This is my first time here.
I really want to be an actor, and I think that I might be good at it, but I was interested to know if there is a way that I can double major with acting and something else. Acting is what I really want to do, but I know that it is a unstable career and I want to try to have something to fall back on.
Anyone here that is going to change their last name to be an actor? I’m thinking about it, and if you’re going to how do you think of a new last name? I was thinking about Nicolas Coppola that is now Nicolas Cage because of his favorite comic book character, so that could work
For info, I'm fifteen and I've been thinking about career choices for about two years now and acting has always been one I wanted to pursue.
So, to give you guys some background: I'm 21 Male (from India), I'm a computer engineering student but I've been acting on the side since my degree started which is about 3 years now. Things have just started to happen for me, I booked my third commercial recently (booked the first one in September 2021). One of the 2 commercials I did before still airs on TV and it has attracted quite a few eyeballs and I've been auditioning more frequently since. I get shortlisted a lot but I don't book very often which I've realised is the nature of this industry. What I'm confused about if I want to go full-time in acting. I've auditioned for big shows as well but I didn't get any of them and I feel low because of that quite often. Also working on set and meeting people has made me realise that this is a tough profession. Even if you are a working actor, it takes a lot of luck and hard-work to have a stable career and make a living and also be happy (satisfied). On the other hand, a career in computers is slowly fading out because I give most of time to acting and I'm not really interested in computers but I'm not sure if I'm choosing right. What if I work as an actor but never "make it"? I know I'm young but there are a ton of people at my age or even younger doing better work and booking more jobs and looking at a stable career. I'm not feeling it. I'm confident in my ability and hard-work but sometimes the ugly side of the industry and the rejection just get to me. Any advice would help :)
I am attending a school with drama as a field, so I get to practice there with some people. But how can I practice on the weekends and breaks from school, so that I can become a better actor and autidioneer?
My apologies if this seems like a silly question. I’m doing everything I can to put my (primarily voice) acting career first. I live in LA, I have an agent, and I’ve worked on a handful of projects, which I’m all very thankful for. I currently work afternoons/nights at a coffee shop, which has worked out with my schedule fairly well. However, the management has always been a problem and I was recently threatened with violence by a customer, so I would honestly be happy to leave at this point. The main problem is that I’m diabetic so I am trying to find something that offers reasonable health insurance and similar flexibility in scheduling. I also have a MFA in acting, which I originally pursued so that I could teach a couple classes at a university and avoid this type of situation entirely. Unfortunately, attaining such a position seems to be much easier said than done. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much :)
Hello fellow actors, Those of you who do voiceovers, I have a question. Do you submit within your country only? I often hear that you can do voiceover work from anywhere and if this is true, this would open up more opportunities. However, I would like to hear from someone who has actually done it. If you're American and done voice over work for Canada (or vice versa or another country), what was the process? Did you work from your home country? Did they fly you? How do you get paid? Do you need to get a work visa? Thank you if you can shed a light on this mystery for me.
Back when I was an actor, if you wanted to be taken seriously you didn't list extra roles, no matter how big the show. For those of you who are working actors, has this way of thinking changed? I'm usually not thrilled to look up what someone claims on their resume is a role on a big show and see that on IMDb it's "tennis player #3 (uncredited)".
The Payment rate will be around 18 to 20 dollars since it’s on the first episode. The series will be about a show that is mocking reality tv shows in the most crazy and insane way. I am looking for a couple of voice actors that can do several characters that is possibly all different. One is a an angry woman who mostly hates everyone around her. And another one is an Marine shooter who is Irish and speaks Hungarian. Another one is a Christian little girl who believes in Jesus and God. And another one would be a psychotic girl who gets excited over things. And another one would be a killer who also loves cats. And another character would be a female scientist who is awkward and would always get picked on the most. They will be PayPal payments if that is optional. I hope that you have a good day and stay safe for this year.
I’m not trying to come off any sort of way if this is a good thing, but I am a very new actor, but all my auditions have been for lead roles, which I kind of been hoping to get co star auditions to start out. Not that those are easier in anyway, but more in the sense to build my confidence as an actor. Is there anything I can do to be able to get co star auditions?
There’s a role that I really want to submit for on ActorsAccess because I have a particular experience that they are looking for! In the description they specifically say “PLEASE INCLUDE SUBMISSION NOTE” to talk about the experience that you have. BUT the option to “leave a note for casting” isn’t showing up on the submission page. I’ve tried it on my computer & my phone and there is nowhere to leave a submission note. All of the other casting calls have it so it seems like just this one. Should I still go ahead and submit for it even though I can’t add a submission note?
So in movies, all the actions that happen, dates, fights, touching (physical acts) are they all scripted as well or do the actors just have to anticipate what to do for their characters? I’ve just been wondering how it works when it comes to any type of action the actors do.
I’ve wanted to act since I was 4-years- old. I fell in love with the occupation but after my parents divorced, my life changed significantly. I experienced a lot of physical, emotional, and mental abuse. To say the least, I took on a lot of self-doubt and insecurities at a very young age. Now I’m 24, almost 25 and while I’ve graduated from college, I can’t help but to think about following this dream I’ve washed for so long. I’m not saying that my situation is special, but I want to know is it possible for me to start an acting career now is it too late/hard for me to catch up with all of the amazing and brilliant actors on this subreddit?
So I’m posting this here because it’s a community of actors. I’m 99% certain you can understand. I’m currently working two survival jobs, doing two courses for a side hustle and trying to find work as an actor. I’m represented and getting about one paid job a month (low pay). My family don’t understand why I don’t spend money or why I’m always working. I’ve tried explaining that I am willing to sacrifice for a lifestyle I want to live. I am willing to work every day to financially survive and take low paid jobs. I’ve had family members argue with me cause I refuse to save up 2K for a holiday. I tried saying that kind of money can pay for headshots, showreels, accent classes, stage combat as well as rent etc. I just feel very isolated. I have friends who are actors and they completely get it! My family just don’t and it’s so so so frustrating! Any one in a similar position or have any words of wisdom? Please?
Hello! I am beginning to dabble in Voice acting and am looking for a bit of advice. I currently have a Shure MV7 microphone running on XLR into a Universal Audio Bolt1 interface. It’s a dynamic cardioid. I have been looking into condensers because i’ve heard they’re really good for voice acting and the hit i’ve messed with condensers i’ve loved the sound. Question being, should I stick with the Shure MV7 or go with a condsenor like an AT2035 or an AKGP220? TL;DR: Need advice between choosing condenser or Shure MV7.
I have been trying to figure out why I've been annoyed with the influx of self tapes and headshots being posted outside of the threads, but I think I figured it out. I work really damn hard and the little self esteem that I do have goes to knowing that I'm a conscientious and driven actor. But I know I'm never really the look that anyone is looking for. When I see myself in stage pictures, I feel like I always stick out because of how I look. I never feel complimented in a lighting scheme and I have never read a script that calls for my ethnicity (and I read a LOT of scripts, as anyone who's seen me around prob knows). If I could give someone whiter and skinnier (and more societally-romanticized trans and gay) than me my chops, I bet I/we would book such cool stuff. But I'm just left here wondering. Anyways, bleh.
My reason is :Immortality. I want something of me to exist a hundred years from now. "A Trip to the Moon" is 120 years old and it's neat to think that those actors are in in way still around after they have long passed. Look at the Barrymore family. I'd like my great great grandkids be able to see me. Actors never dissappear from the world. I want to know what your reasons are.
I think I’m a pretty attractive guy and I’d like to do acting. I’m 18 years old and I don’t have a dollar to my name though. I wanna be like a Robert deniro type actor in the business and try my hand in it. Not saying I’ll be as good but just in case remember the name Vance Torres-Miller. I think that my unique name with the two last names is a decent selling point as well. Anyone have any ideas on what I should do? Thanks
Hey everyone! ​ I've recently taken to portrait work for my fellow performers. It kind of started in order to make quality headshots for actors without making the price exorbitant to the point its often debilitating (especially to students). ​ If anyone here needs some headshots done I'll get them done up at my studio for ya at a more than fair price. ​ Here's my portfolio: [https://jordandawson.me/stills](https://jordandawson.me/stills)
Hey everyone, never posted in this sub before so I hope this is okay. Everyone here seems super helpful and genuine so I wanted to get some input from anyone and everyone who has something to say. So I'm an actor at heart, it's the only thing I know will fulfill me in life. However, I have a chronically low self esteem and some mean imposter syndrome from bad experiences when I was younger. My high school film teacher wouldn't let me act in our films bc I didn't have "the look" and tbh it still hurts me to think about (I was 16, now 24). There are other instances of ppl talking about my looks, "ruining" myself with tattoos, having bangs, colored hair, even my ethnicity. I live in a state with a pretty active industry, but it's so hard to get work if you don't fit the "local look". I do not fit for many reasons. After auditioning for commercials and a few shows for 3 years of hearing nothing back, I'm a bit broken in a way. I haven't been auditioning because I'm too ashamed of myself. Haven't been in any sort of stage production either. I know I have potential and A LOT of passion for film/tv and I KNOW I can do it. I'm just paralyzed and can't get myself to move. Tonight I'm going to a friend's improv show and have been invited to participate if I so choose. I wish I could say I have the guts to get up on stage but I have that no longer. But who knows!! Maybe the part of me that loves performing will come out and push me in, but I don't know. If anyone has been through something similar or has some words of wisdom or resources, please share with me!! If you've read this far along, thank you so so much! Love Always! -S
I'm really curious to know cause they're greater than that top 25% of actors of course so they're kind of well known and their not an average actor (those salaries are $60,000 and $40,000 respectively) but they're not A-List movie stars. Or what kind of profile do they have if they earn $240,000 to $300,000 every year? What kind of profile does a television, movie or theater actor have if they earn that every year regularly?
Hello! I've been a voice actor for a long time and have been subsisting with a subpar setup- it's served me well, but I think a little polish could help me all around. I currently have a rode podcaster USB mic that plugs directly into my MacBook and I use twisted wave. I use half of my closet which is pretty well treated (as I understand that's more than half the battle) and set the mic and computer on a shelf. THIS part also needs improvement since mic placement is tricky. I had been looking at the NT1-a and the scarlett solo, but never bit the bullet because I got very overwhelmed about making the "wrong" choice (although I know it's all subjective). Any advice appreciated! Thank you!
LA actor. Just signed with a new commercial agent earlier this week. A few days later I got a call saying that I have an in person - 3rd callback/chemistry read - for a series that I’ve been auditioning for, for the last month, later next week. It’s an in person audition and mid day. I’m self repped theatrically. Would this be something that I inform my commercial agent about, so that I can book out for a few hours middle of the day? Knowing my luck, I’ll get a zoom or in person audition around that exact time, even tho 99% of my commercial auditions have been self tape. But we all know how it goes, when we’re busy on that one day... Let me know if this is the correct protocol. Figured If I do get a zoom audition or in person one that day, my agent can be aware and schedule it around that time? Better safe then sorry?
Sometimes when filming scenes, my nerves, anxiety, low confidence and shyness prevents me from displaying my best acting abilities. Has this happened to anyone else if so how do you overcome this.
I’m not from the UK, but I’ve heard of the National Theatre Connections. I’ve always wanted to go but I’m not sure if they accept international students. I was wondering if anyone here can recommend other ways to get recognized as a teenage actor? Also! If anyone has any tips on being a teenager in theatre/acting, I’d really appreciate it! I’ve only been doing this thing for a year and I’m just really nervous about a lot of stuff. I’ll be going to college in a year and I still don’t know how to tell my parents about what I want to actually pursue.
I’m a new actor and just got my first role in a play (as a lead :) ) and have a lot of lines to memorize, if anyone had any tips or just how to even begin I would greatly appreciate it!
I’m (23F) a young actress and am about to get my first professional headshots taken. Most photographers charge by looks so how should I go about styling my hair. As most black women can relate, I’m sure, our hair is a revolving door of styles but I feel like I should look like my picture in person? Or am I overthinking? Or should I go with the most current “marketable look” ie my natural curls even though because my hair is 4c, it’s not always a viable option to wear out like to a last minute audition? Please help! I’m about to drop a pretty penny so I wanna make sure I get this right
I'm a solo gamedev. I want to make a game with voice acting. I've made quite a number of small, free games but now I want to try to make my first commercial game and I really feel that the project needs voice acting. The problem - very limited money; I'm a solo hobbyist gamedev who is hoping to perhaps make a little money with a first commercial release but there is no guarantee that I will make any money. I've been looking into various options for finding voice actors. As it would be a commercial project I have ruled out the idea of trying to find free voice talent (by posting on Casting Call Club for example). But I cannot afford to pay what I have seen suggested as the going rate for such work. So my question to people here is: Would you consider it acceptable for someone in my position to seek to recruit voice actors for a small amount of payment (perhaps $100 per finished hour)? This would fit my limited budget and provide opportunities for less experienced voice actors to gain some experience and credit in a finished game. Or would you see this is as exploitative and that it would be better if I didn't make the game or made it without voice acting? I understand that asking this question might provoke some strong opinions but please be aware that I am asking because I don't want to exploit anyone. If I could make the game as I would like and pay the going rate then I would but that isn't possible at the moment. Also this project is at a very early stage and I'm nowhere near the hiring stage. I plan to get the game pretty much finished with placeholder speech (either recording myself or using text-to-speech software) before I look at hiring anyone so please don't respond with expressions of interest right now. I just want opinions on the question above so that I can decide at this stage whether or not to continue with the idea of having voice acting in my game.
Do these actors stay away from roles like that? Obviously Lindsey Lohan wouldn’t take on a role like that right? Lol. Zendaya playing Rue works really well and she has no history of abuse. But is there an actor in the gray zone that would fit?
I get all kinds of responses but people respond pretty negatively to me. Always trying to give me their opinion on it. The most recent ones I heard were “That’s not a job until you’re famous” or “It’s pretty inconsistent, isn’t it?”
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.
Hi my name is Braken, I'm a 21m and I wanted to know what it takes to be a voice actor. I only decided a few days ago that I wanted to become an actor to build my self esteem but I honestly have no idea on where to start
SO, quick (necessary) backstory- I acted as a teenager in some small capacities, high school plays/drama/improv/solo youtube projects, took a few classes in college, no huge amount of formal training or degree, but luckily I seem to have a strong natural talent and reasonable amounts of charisma. Unfortunately spent many years doing the survive through medical debt poverty thing to the detriment of dreams. Many moons later I'm 28 now, I have savings in the bank in the 10's of thousands range and I decided to take a serious run at this thing that makes me incomparably happy. I'm moving to LA in July from St. Louis, MO and in the mean time am trying to get all the student films, small roles locally that I can to build that ever so important reel/resume and hit the ground running in July. Thusfar I've been the lead in two student films. One will have some decent clips(comedy) but the other was literally perfect. It fit my typecast, I had a good script, and I got to do some really good dramatic, menacing monologues and physical acting that just turned out better than I could have ever hoped in post production. They really did a fantastic job of making me seem a stronger actor than I would have given myself credit for. So with that context about my limited resume I'm trying to make the right move here picking between two conflicting gigs. Neither is a sure shot but It seems highly likely at this point that I could book either (for the same weekend, and am being asked to confirm availability) a student short film in chicago, lead role, sort of Noir a noir bladerunner with some supernatural blade trilogy feeling elements OR a featured extra for a commercial in Indiana for a non-profit organization. The commercial will be aired locally at minimum and is headed by a well known CD. Both are unpaid by the way. The student gig seems to need some special effects for some of the stuff I've seen in sides thusfar and honestly that makes me think this might turn kooky just due to budget constraints. I'd still be just as excited about acting in it, but its value to me in terms of reels/resume might decrease. On the other side I have no idea if anyone gives a shit about being a featured extra in terms of resume work experience or reel and I am unsure how valuable the professional connection is. The gig is in Indianapolis and I'm headed all the way west. Sorry for the wall 'o text. If you have any thoughts or advice I would be very happy to hear it.
Hi! I’m a non-union Los Angeles based actress. Last week I booked a principle role in a SAG-AFTRA iheartradio podcast (Voice Over). I was wondering if this will make me SAG - Eligible? I know that podcast are considered “New Media” and I’ve heard that New Media Contracts don’t count regarding eligibility. However, I’ve also read on the SAG website that it’s just the independent New Media Agreements that allow for deferred payment that don’t count for eligibility. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone on here might know or could at least explain it to me? Thanks!
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
Remember that "open call" they put out to round out the lead cast of the Percy Jackson Disney+ series? The actress they cast for Annabeth has been a series regular on two shows, while the actor who'll play Grover got his first network tv role 9 years ago and is repped by Paradigm and CESD. Hard to see the open call being not much more than a PR stunt by Disney+. That said -- if you are a non-actor and this open call lit a fire under you and perhaps even motivated you to put together a self-tape, consider enrolling in an acting class! You didn't get your dream role, but if it deepened your interest in acting then it wasn't all for nothing.
if you are interested send me an email colewilllingham367@gmail.com its not a paying roll because I don't expect to generate any revenue form this, and if I do I've decided to donate it to Ukrainian refugees
While I think we can all agree that commercial (i.e for profit) acting can be a very stressful, frustrating and depressing path at times, I have recently read (after experiencing first hand the mental health benefits of joining a local community improv group) that community acting (AKA drama therapy), whether through drama clubs, improv groups, amatuer theatre etc. can be very beneficial to many types of mental health issues. As someone who has struggled with mental health for a long time, I would like to find out about any charities actively using or promoting community acting as a therapy/relief to help people in the wider community who face mental health challenges, to see what kind of support I could offer. I have read about several organizations, in both the UK and US that support actors mental health, but I'm looking for something more geared towards the general public. There was a charity like this ([http://actingnow.co.uk/](http://actingnow.co.uk/)) but they sadly seem to have stopped operating. So if anyone could recommend a similar charity, NGO or organisation, I'd be very grateful! P.S: In case anyone is interested in more information on the topic, here are several links you can use to learn more; [https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118285](https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118285) [https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/apr/25/drama-performing-mental-health-may-contain-nuts](https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/apr/25/drama-performing-mental-health-may-contain-nuts) [https://www.badth.org.uk/dramatherapy/what-is-dramatherapy](https://www.badth.org.uk/dramatherapy/what-is-dramatherapy) [https://www.resetbrainandbody.com/blog/how-the-performing-arts-benefit-mental-health](https://www.resetbrainandbody.com/blog/how-the-performing-arts-benefit-mental-health) [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health)
I’m a 16 year old male and I’m looking to get a start in voice acting and voice over, where should I start? I’ve done research online that hasn’t really been able to lead me anywhere and I’m unsure of the best course of action to not only make me the best voice actor that I can be but also get me gigs and eventually turn this into a career.
I'm curious about getting into this field of work so how do voice actors find auditions.
I hear people say *insert actor* is very charismatic on screen. Is it like they look good on camera? How do you know they’re charismatic?
Hey what's up all I have been googling around and decided why not post here. So I'm an cartoon artist and I want to start a youtube channel doing documentaries about sports/entertainment celebrities. I have already completed the drawings/cartoons for several documentaries, one about Lebron, one about Elon Musk, but I have so many more ideas that are on queue. I mean in the end I'd like to partner with a trustworthy person and share in the profits from the youtube videos we make but to start off I would understand the voice over actor wanting to be paid so that is totally cool with me. If you are interested in celebrities and sports I'd love to chat and maybe we can work together.
What’s one advice/tip you guys use on yourself that you’ve either learnt or picked up that has made you a better actor.
I know this question might sound weird, especially because voice acting is an art form that doesn’t require the actor to show their face, but I think it’s important to have a voice actor that matches the character and can understand them better. Luckily I have a lot of time to figure this out (I’m no where near the casting stage of this project) but it’s still frustrating. The problem I’m running into though is that it’s very hard to find voice actors that fit certain demographics. If I search up Nigerian voice actors, I just find a bunch of people doing Nigerian accents with no background. And then maybe three people who actually fit the description. And if I try to search something up less well known, like earlier today I was trying to find Yup’ik voice actors, basically nothing comes up at all. I know that logically when looking for specific people with specific backgrounds, the pickings are going to be smaller. But it seems ridiculous that I can only find like, three people voice acting for a population that is in the thousands, all with internet access. Is there somewhere else I could find people? Or somewhere else to be looking? A better way to search? ANY advice is appreciate.
Need voice actress to read out a script introducing a concept of a new company. Just sound professional, very small, I'll send it to you and you name the price
Title says the basic question: So, I self-taped for an open casting call, and submitted a first audition, alongside a headshot and CV. For the record, this was on Backstage, and I know some people have very controversial opinions about that website. But moving on, now I’m in the second round of auditions, and the casting director reached out to me directly letting me know I’d made the cut, and sending me the script slides for the next round. I looked online for his name and production company, and everything else checks out. If I double-triple-quadruple checked him out, is this normal? I’ll quote his email below: Good afternoon [REDACTED], I just want to introduce myself quickly, as I am usually busy casting with other projects outside of [REDACTED] Productions. I usually have someone reach out on my behalf. My name is [REDACTED] and I am the head of [REDACTED]’s casting, and have been in the film and TV industry since the age of 5. You may be asking yourself why I would be reaching out to you directly. After having had your information sent to me, I was very impressed by not only your profile, but also your drive, as I don’t see that passion from a lot of actors. I would like to ask you myself if you would be interested in continuing your audition process for [REDACTED]. If you still are, please reply to this email as soon as possible, and I will send you the slides as soon as I can.
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