Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Union vs Non-Union Voice Acting
I have a quick question. If I'm a member of SAG, can I provide a Voiceover for a commercial that features non-union actors on-camera? Thanks for any feedback!
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
Breaking into Voiceover
Hi, I am just breaking into voiceover. I did about 10 sessions of classes with some local voice actors in the Philadelphia area, bought a microphone and DAW, have produced a decent Narration and Commercial demo and feel ready to jump in. My question is, what's the best way to get started? Which websites should I use? I…
Reddit · 18 Jan 2022
SE Z5600a II for Voice Acting
Hi all, hope everyone's having a great day! So I've been a keen amateur voice actor for a few years now. I'm also a professional musician by trade and recently decided to bite the bullet and learn a bit more about music tech with the aim of setting up a home studio (I'm a classical musician so that's a bit different fr…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Are self-taped auditions also serving as the norm for acting clips/reel footage now?
So, I understand how it's more about uploading individual acting clips (labeled with the type/essence that you're playing in the clip) for your casting profiles (like Actors Access and Casting Networks) versus attaching a compiled demo reel of your work, when it comes to submitting to auditions/roles to the casting dir…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Demo Reel- Self Tape
Hello, Due to covid its making things a lot harder to record a demo reel with other actors/in a studio, particularly where I live. I believe I have the right equipment to record a professional-esque demo reel, now I’m just wondering on what to include? Should I do monologue? A famous monologue? A monologue written by m…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Does anyone know these actors/teachers?
I will be taking acting classes at Columbia and have the choice between 2 teachers: ​ Tina C. Mitchell or ​ Sharon Fogarty ​ ​ Does anyone know which of these teachers is better or have any information and feedback on their teaching styles and acting techniques they teach? ​ Thank you…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
Should I even act?
Recently I've had 2 insecurities: 1. My skills, 2. My stretch marks (I'm a guy) 1. I think I can act, rather well if I'd say so myself, but I need to be in a certain mood to act a certain mood. It doesn't have to be the same emotion, but I just can't act ALWAYS. Idk it's weird 2. Almost every male actor has had at leas…
Reddit · 17 Jan 2022
any way to improve my microphone's recording quality?
I want to become an anime voice actor, I'm decent at it but whenever I ask some other voice actors about it they say that my mic's quality is bad, my mic isn't that bad in the first place, I have some buzzing sound while recording caused by electricity, but I can easily remove it in audacity, but my voice sometimes sou…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
Which famous actors and actresses had no problem taking on challenging roles?
On this subreddit, I'm wondering which popular actors and actresses had to take on most difficult or challenging roles of their career, even if they did find these experiences troubling. Roles that affected them mentally, physically and psychologically.
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
How long will VO actors be required for explainer videos?
I understand that VO will be required for actual acting for a long time, but how long will it be required for explainer videos and e-learning videos where emotions are not usually as important? I’ve noticed even on apps like TikTok the automated voices are getting a little better (still not there but moving in the dire…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
Have you ever been told you weren’t good / wouldn’t make it?
So often on the rare occasion I post a video of my voice online somewhere I’m told “lol good luck with becoming a voice actor” in a condescending mocking tone or if I’m going to audition for theatre i get the laughed at. And honestly I’m a social reject so my social skills and understanding of character and how to port…
Reddit · 16 Jan 2022
movie recommendation
I'm looking for movies that I should watch if I want to become an actor. maybe the ones that are about it or the acting is amazing. documentary s would also work thanks
Reddit · 15 Jan 2022
For cakeday I’d love to answer as many questions as I’m able to pertaining to the VO industry.
I’ve lived in LA since 2003. Conservatory, then On-camera and Hosting led me to Voice Over. SAG-AFTRA since 2010. I have an LA agent, a few regional agents and a manager. I’m also a member of the Television Academy. By no means am I the most accomplished individual in this sub. I still take classes frequently and I stu…
Reddit · 14 Jan 2022
SAG VO spot cancellation without compensation??
Hey gang! Can someone who is in SAG and does Voice Overs tell me if a production company is allowed to cancel your job - after closing and giving the script, day, time ect? Or what would make them do such a thing. I called SAG and their VO person is sick - so they transferred me to the commercials dept and they said th…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Looking for Korean Actresses! [USC Short Film - SAG-AFTRA UNION]
Hello there! I'm one of the producers of a USC School of Cinematic Arts advanced film production entitled "Standards." Our short film is a psychological drama/horror exploring the harmful effects of modern beauty standards on the minds of young girls. We are casting for Ju-Hye Lee, our **first-generation Korean-America…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Email VO Scam Alert
This one apparently has been going around for possibly a few years, but I just got emailed about it yesterday, so I thought I would pass on the text of the scam so people can be on the lookout for it. I forget exactly how the scam works but it is something along the lines of, they supposedly book time at a studio for y…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Are Agents the ones that send most VO auditions?
I'm sorry if this is kind of a ridiculous question but I'm a little unclear about what agents do. I see a lot of voice actors on social media talking about how many auditions they get sent or how many they book and it sounds like it's a lot and I'm wondering where they're finding all of these auditions. Is it the agent…
Reddit · 13 Jan 2022
Complete Beginner Hourly Rate?
Hi guys! I'm currently in communication with someone at my school about doing voice over for some presentations/videos for a class. I'm an actor, but have zero voice over experience. I recorded and provided them a short sample, and they asked me what my hourly rate is. I have zero idea what I should request since I've…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Acting
hello, i would like to know what are the best schools or places to do an actor demo reel, and i would like to know how i can get agents with no experience, only with online classes.
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
Requesting Commercial Footage That Never Aired?
Hello! So I booked one of my biggest commercials in July. It was a series of 6 commercials they shot, and I was the lead in one. They were to be released as preroll ads for a popular online pop culture website. Its for a well known company, but not McDonalds, Best Buy, Target level. Non Union. They started releasing th…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
What kind of voice actor do you want to be?
Do you want an agent, to be a freelancer (run a voice over business), or work as an employee that does voice over at a creative agency? These are big choices that carry different implications for what it means to be a voice actor, and a point that isn't always explained at the beginning of your journey. So, what is the…
Reddit · 12 Jan 2022
I am incredibly new to the acting scene
Im 22 and only just starting to act. I am in Virginia and looking to do some student films and short films over the next couple months, as well as some theatre maybe. Outside of school productions what is a good way to find castings in Virginia? Or anywhere on the east coast at that. Ive searched here and a lot of the…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Having a hard time thinking about my future as an actor
Hello, my name is Andrés and I'm a 20 yo actor from Venezuela. Lately, I've been struggling trying to keep my hopes up thinking if I will ever be able to make a living off of acting. One of my goals is moving to one of the big cities (LA/NY/Toronto/UK) to pursue my acting career, but every time I do some research on th…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I'm tired of flakey Actor friends!
What happens is that I meet other actors from events, on set, or online, or at a party, and they want to meet up. Thinking that I'm going to make a new friend, I naively agree because we have such a good connection, we go for coffee. It's truly a pattern now. First, they try and suck out every piece of information and…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
When I posted a breakdown for a short film on Actor's Access, 232 actors submitted for 1 role, 32 were chosen to tape, 1 was selected
I just wanted to point out a personal experience I had while casting for a short film. This was back in 2019, so before the pandemic. So the role was for a male age range 20s-30s. The shoot was non-union and I offered $125/day for 2 days of shooting. 232 actors submitted, and 32 were chosen to tape. Out of those, only…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Fellow actors--what do you do as a day job/extra source of income?
I currently am working retail but it's hard to have flexible hours for rehearsals especially when I'm required to work evening shifts. Was wondering what other people do or if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
any small markets that actors should look into for acting?
I am wondering if there are blossoming or established markets that an actor should have an agent in. Like I heard Austin, TX has a recommended market. is anyone here in any state that isnt LA/NY/ATL/CHI that works on a good basis? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Atlanta actress needed for covid educational video
A covid test kit instructional video is being shot in Atlanta and we need an actress between the ages of 23-33. Video will be 2-3 minutes in length. Must be able to do the full covid test kit in front of camera. The shoot will be at the end of January to early February If interested please send your rate and a headshot…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Voted on the SAG Nominating Committee - nominating performances is hard
So I was in the lucky few (2500) this year who get randomly selected by SAG to nominate the best performances for the SAG awards. I was specifically on the "Feature Film" committee though there's a separate one for TV. I'm making this post because every time I see outrage at who/what is nominated for anything, I don't…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
State of Submissions
I usually get this kind of info from classes / my circle of actor friends but I’ve been kind of a hermit through the pandemic so putting it on here. What’s the current state of things in terms of submitting materials to agents? I have new headshots and finished putting together a new reel this week and would like to st…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Any actors you find overrated?
I find Renée Zellweger very overrated. I hardly think any of her performances are that convincing.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Question for Meisner Students/Meisner Technique Actors
Sorry for then length here, but would love to discuss! I had studied with a Meisner-based instructor about a decade ago, and have since studied techniques like Method (Strasberg) and Adler-- but I was revisiting the book Meisner On Acting, and I still get a bit conflicted with parts of his teaching fundamentals and how…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Looking for a decent agency for acting in Montreal.
Hello dear actors, I came to Montreal 1 month ago. I was acting in my country like 5 years. I am looking for a decent and professional acting agency. Does anyone know anywhere in Montreal? Thank you.
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
lots of qs here
hi there. to be honest, I don't know how to start these so I'm just going to get to the point. I'm a 13-year-old from Iran and I want to be an actor. obviously, every time I mention it to my parents they think I'm just joking or something. I mean I don't blame them, after all, 1. I give up on everything I have liked ea…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
Is it realistic for a European to try and make it to the big screen?
I'm from Holland and my dream would be to play in the big movies that pretty much all come from and are made in the US. I'm just wondering if it is anywhere near achieveable considering English is not my first language and most characters portrayed in those movies are American/English/Australian. I know you could obvio…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
I want to be an actor but I don't know if I want it enough
Lately, I've gotten in my head that I (F19) want to be an actor. The thing is, I don't *want* to want to be an actor. I've loved stories and story telling for as long as I can remember, the idea of being part of that storytelling process and becoming a character is extremely compelling to me, it's hard to even put it i…
Reddit · 11 Jan 2022
How much is reasonable to pay for voice work?
I’m new to this and I don’t want to accidentally lowball potential voice talent, but I also don’t want to overpay. I’m currently developing a free to play shooter game, and I’m looking to add voice callouts and wounded sounds. (Medic, reloading, cease fire, attack, etc…) As of right now, it’s looking like there will be…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Experiences with Talent Link through Actor's Access?
$35/month and they supposedly submit your profile to agents and managers. This would be for Los Angeles in my case. Like anything, I've heard good and bad. Obviously, it's going to depend in part at least, on the quality of your profile but I'd love to hear anyone's experiences. $35 ain't steep and you can cancel anyti…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Is fivver that bad?
I’m doing everything I can to learn before I start a career and lean into my artistry inside but whilst doing so I’ve heard that fivver actors get black listed or are looked down upon. Anyone with experience have anything to say on this and how truthful it may be?
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Backstage or AA?
Hello, I hope you are all doing well! I live in NYC and I have been wanting to be an actress for a long time. I have taken acting classes for 4 years but I feel like I am falling behind because I do not have an agent, headshots, and reel etc. I feel like doing backstage can help me get me a reel and towards an agent. B…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Advice on pursuing acting
Hi guys! Hope you’re all doing well. I’m 20, in my second year of four at university in the UK, studying engineering. I’ve always been passionate about drama (got experience with school theatre as well as short films), and have for a long time wanted to make it my profession. Thing is, I know how hard it is to succeed…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Tips for actors who “go blank” in the middle of a performance.
This happened to me A LOT when I first started out. I’d be in the middle of a scene and just completely freeze out of nowhere, despite analyzing my character and memorizing like my life depended on it. I started to get really down on myself about it to the point where I considered giving up acting all together. If you…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
[Hiring!] Actors for generating testimonial / UGC style advertisements! ($50-200 / project)
Hi everyone! Sorry if this isn’t allowed - Please inform me and we’ll take the post down. Our agency is looking for a few talented content creators interested in creating content on a repeat basis at a rate of $10 / video, with each project usually including at least 5 videos, to upwards to 20+ ($50-$200). To elaborate…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Central Casting - not working?
Does anyone know if central casting is accepting new background actors at the moment? Or maybe the website isn't working? I've checked multiple times a day for the past week to try and register an appointment, but the the calendar is always greyed out and the time under "checking times ..." never shows a time where the…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Does anyone have any experience with contract negotiation?
I just got a short film script of mine accepted by a producer! We estimate about $25k for expenses and film festival submission fees - of that, I am on the hook for $5k and the production company will take care of the rest. I'd receive top billing as an actor, as well as Written By and Story By as well as a 50% cut of…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
How to stay safe online while using Twitch connected to my (real name) acting Instagram?
Hey all! I’m an actor who has just begun a streaming hobby, and I’m loving it so far. I want to link up my Twitch activity with my acting Instagram, because I feel they’ll go hand in hand, but my Instagram is aligned with my real name for actor branding. I do want to make sure I’m staying safe as possible when I do thi…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Main role to supporting role
How do you guys think actors feel from being the main role from one production to a supporting role from another production. E.g. Wentworth Miller from prison break to Legends of Tomorrow
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
What are some warm ups you should do to get into the groove of voice acting?
I'm currently a beginner in voice acting so I'm not very familiar of what typical voice actors do to get them warned up. I usually just warm up my voice just like how I would when I sing, and then I do tongue twisters and that's about it. Are there any other things I should do to make me feel more ready? Maybe it's bec…
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Open audition for energetic males and females
We are starting auditions this week for actors/ actress for our company. Must be 18+ this is 100% remotely work.
Reddit · 10 Jan 2022
Questions from a non actor - so forgive my ignorance
Hi So non actor here who's experience doesnt surpass that I dressed up as a rat in a Pipe Piper school play once and did an open mic night at a comedy club and was meh. I watch movies, I watch TV and have a few acting friends(one had a role in a pirates of the Caribbean movie and then back to struggle town) and my ques…