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Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hey guys, I'm a directing student coming up on my thesis film. I think I'm okay with actors but there's always one thing that gets my head in knots which is the whole concept of getting an actor to go bigger or smaller. I've been told "bigger" and "smaller" on their own are bad directions (although I have also heard th…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
I’m gonna move to Toronto in a few years to act. What job should I try to get so that i can audition and that pays pretty good and overall just works out well as an actor?
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hi, to those who are reading this much many of you I too wish to become a voice actor but there is a problem. I talk too fast and no matter how much I try I can't seem to slow the pace. Sometimes even in conversation, I'll speed up to the point I'd have to repeat my statement. If anyone has any advice on how I can slow…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
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Reddit · 25 May 2021
I’ve noticed with lots of actresses, they tend to have very relaxed faces but somehow don’t lose the emotion when they speak. Other than good training, I figure many likely get Botox for areas such as their eyebrows and forehead to help not be overly expressive. Random question I know lol, but how common is this in Hol…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hey guys, I just wanted to post a quick rant/encouragement for those that are veterans in this industry and those that are newcomers. It is well known that the power dynamics at play lend themselves to abuse, from directors, producers, other actors, or just crew members not respecting your process. In the year of our L…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
Hello actors of Reddit! Here's a friendly tip from our team of dentists and hygienists to help you keep those beautiful teeth happy and healthy. Take a moment. Connect with your body. What is your jaw doing? Are you (like millions of others) clenching or grinding? For many who have had so much uncertainty around their…
Reddit · 25 May 2021
I’m creating a animated short film currently talking with voice actors and they frequently use the term ‘$___ per line”. In your community is a line considered a single sentence(ending with a period or some type of exclamation point) or is a line considered the entire segment of dialogue a character speaks regardless o…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I'm in the beginning stages of planning a character demo reel and I'm looking to browse some inspiration of similar voiced voice actresses. (of course I'm not going to copy anyone's voice or script, just looking to get some ideas and see how similar actresses are using their voice in way I may not have thought of.) So…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Wondering what everyone thinks is a reasonable amount of actors for a single agent to manage on their own? My current agent has 120+ clients (I’m in Canada). This is all under a single agent, for both film/tv and commercials with no other agents at the agency. It seems like this is a lot, can my agent really have time…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Just out of curiosity. I was on IMDBPro today, looking at agency rosters, and I saw two people who stood out. An actress signed with Paradigm: a U5 in a TV movie, wasn’t a child. An actor signed with ICM: one low grossing film and a TV pilot, also not a child. I looked up their names and didn’t see any famous relations…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Anything about yourself you would want me to promote would be featured in the YouTube video credits and description! I am trying to make this a community type thing. If you are interested I will send you a secret link to the song. It is called 'Dancing Without You,' the album titled track! (Electropop) The song is abou…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
hellooooo. I recently decided that I wanted to pursue voice acting. any tips or tricks you can offer? I am a fan of anime, adult animation and cartoons; I would love to land a job in one of the 3. if you’re a current voice actor, where did you start? do you free lance?
Reddit · 24 May 2021
A big LA agency wants to sign me. I took a chance by asking for a referral through another actor that I kindly met at an industry event (before covid) and something *incredible* came out of it. I didn't think it was going to work because this actor is signed by one of the top agents in Hollywood. They are way ahead of…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
The one I'm looking at is pretty reputable and professional but they don't a lot of information available without touring the facility. Is this a red flag? Or is this normal?
Reddit · 24 May 2021
These online class options just aren't cutting it for me and I've been dying to get back into the studio. My studio hasn't answered my question when we'll be returning so I would love to do anything in the meantime. Looking for on camera/scene study/improv classes, thanks!
Reddit · 24 May 2021
Hi, Next year I will be moving to London. I am an Actor and comedic writer in Toronto currently, who has just finished a T.V. writing program at Humber. I've been working and preforming here since I was 14 yrs old. I am soon turning 23, and thought it was time to move on to a bigger pond! Besides the basics like findin…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I remember a year ago on results day, I’d been rejected from studying drama at A level(High school in the US) due to not achieving certain grades. I remember sitting opposite a friend of mine who also is an actor now, asking him what do I do? A year later, I’ve just beaten 6,000 applicants to a place at the National Yo…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I live in Canada and want to move to LA to act after high school but am unsure of what work visa to apply for. I want to be able to work a side job as a waiter or something like that and also work as an actor but I’m having trouble finding what work visa I could do that with. Does anyone know if that’s possible and if…
Reddit · 24 May 2021
I'm a woman who has back acne. It's not super severe, but it's definitely noticeable. Does anyone have experience with having bacne but also trying to be an actor? It gives me really bad self-image issues and I'm ashamed of it. I'm afraid of people seeing it on set or if I need to change outfits or something where it s…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
So, I watched this movie "True Romance" written by Quentin Tarantino, and directed by Tony Scott and first I gotta say, it's brilliantly amazing, but I wanna talk more about acting performance by all actors in it, I only realised it at the beginning of the movie when they show the cast, that it have names like Christop…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
So my sister has moved here to the US, and she is super hot. My friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and everybody I know have been telling me to get her to be an actress. We don't live in LA. She is studying business in college. How do I start this process, and how do I get her an agent?
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I can think only think of Luke Evans off the top of my head. Jonathan Bayleaf too. Any other ideas please? thank you!
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I’ve always been amazed by how actors are able to memorize their lines, and one of the things that makes me doubt about pursuing acting, is that I won’t be able to memorize as fast or as good as other actors. So if you’ve been an actor for some years, please tell me I’ve you seen a difference on how easy is it for you…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
Hi! I’d like to know your opinions. Whom would you consider a better actor: A has *mastered* a certain type (or two, or three, even) of character, but rarely leaves his comfort zone; B is more versatile and can play more types of characters, but his performances are generally regarded as just good/solid. (Or maybe neit…
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I want to become a voice actor and a interested in an good tools for amateur voice over
Reddit · 23 May 2021
I am not a particularly big fan of the film *Love, Actually*, however, the scene where Emma Thompson finds out that her husband is cheating on her and goes into the bedroom to cry before coming back out and putting on a brave face for her kids...OH MY GOD!!! That scene is such a masterclass in acting and a huge inspira…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
I once read that it's possible to apply for a work visa in US after proving that you've acted in many movies/shows in your own country and many newspapers have written about you. I'm not sure whether this is true or not and I can't find the post here. Can someone tell me if this is true? Do I only move to US within the…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Hey guys, I'm a 16 years old Lebanese boy, and I've always dreamt to be an actor one day...can anyone give me any tips on how to start building my career on such young age?
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Alright, so I want to become a voice actor, but I'm still just trying to figure it all out. Recently, my dad visited some tech video conference and talked to some of the people there. He said that there's some software being developed that could just simulate life-like voices, only needing sample words. My question is:…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
This is my first film ever and I dont have any acting experience. My director wants to film us individually because my co actors are not all available so he wants to go this route. Will this even work? Instead of acting with my co-actors he'll be acting their roles for me apart from his own role in the film too. We are…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Hello, I am currently in the process of editing my first horror short film. In my script I wrote two radio hosts who are having a conversation with each other. The main character is flipping through channels so they are cut off after each only speaking one line each. I am looking for two different people to record thes…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
I’ve completed a feature-length film script that has two female leads. An American tribal Indian and her female drinking buddy from 12-light-years away. I would appreciate an actress review the story and share her professional acting knowledge.
Reddit · 22 May 2021
I am trying to « reinvent » myself as an actor during the pandemic and feel like becoming a show host is similar enough to give it a try. However, I can’t find any subreddit on this topic and there is way less information about hosting compared to acting. Do you know where I could find a community that could help me? I…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
Should I even get into acting? I’ve always loved it and have been in theatre a few times. But lately I’m thinking about a life in Florida. I grew up there and have visited twice recently so I know it well. I can see myself living there forever over California. I thought about acting for Disney World or maybe Universal…
Reddit · 22 May 2021
So, I know it’s a necessary evil when building a reel and your resume, and I’ve done a few good professional ones, but also have had more that felt less than professional (actors not showing up, not knowing lines, etc.) I recently got a lead in an indie and the other main actor completely didn’t show up to set (not the…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
I'm looking for a one minute monologue/voiceover of a 30s-50s Latino male, a Puerto Rican or Mexican accent would be great ***but it’s not a deal breaker*** if not possible. The V/O is in English. In my thesis film for college that I'm currently editing, The Spectrum, the intro has the main character’s deceased father…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
I'm looking for a one minute monologue/voiceover of a 30s-50s Latino male, a Puerto Rican or Mexican accent would be great ***but it’s not a deal breaker*** if not possible. The V/O is in English. In my thesis film for college that I'm currently editing, The Spectrum, the intro has the main character’s deceased father…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
I'm being told I should just get full dentures but I feel like that could kill my dream of being a voice actor.
Reddit · 21 May 2021
I'm making a project where I need someone that's a bit on the older side, around 20-30 yrs old. It's a online facetime, so you can just be at home and the it's only a 30-40 sec long conference. The actor, I need is to be a little radical and kinda crazy. The role is about he put rodenticide in a covid-vax and injected…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
Tara Strong because it's so deep, mature, and womanly in contrast to her bubbly girl and arrogant boy typecasting. Dee Bradley Baker because it has this raspy and mature drawl to it sounding radically different to his childish and hyperactive character typecasting. Fred Tatascoire because it's still deep, but very matu…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
Alright, so I'm a recent out of college (represented) actor and I just got 2 auditions that are both in perpetuity. I'm based in NC and one is in Charlotte ($1200) and one is in Atlanta (2600 + 1k or more for print/bilboard). The ATL one is also local hire no per diem. Now, as a good rule of thumb I don't like to turn…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
Hi, all. I am posting for my gf as she doesn't have reddit. She has been trying to find an agent in LA and always gets back silence or we aren't adding new people on. She has been out here for two years and has tried every advice in the book and nothing seems to work. I was wondering if y'all could critique her package…
Reddit · 21 May 2021
Hello all. I understand that some actors are instinctual and don’t prepare much before showing up on set, while others prepare a lot beforehand. To those that prepare, how do you prepare / what do you prepare?
Reddit · 21 May 2021
So.. a bit about me. I have a lot of past theatre training, and now I am trying to step into film acting more. Just trying to get out there and auditioning as much as possible. I also am currently taking some acting classes which I know is vital. I am currently using Backstage and ActorsAccess to apply for auditions, a…
Reddit · 20 May 2021
I keep finding a lot of headshot websites for actors and not students who just want some nice photos for LinkedIn.
Reddit · 20 May 2021
How can i convince my parents to allow me to follow my dream of being an actress?
Reddit · 20 May 2021
Very short 2 paragraphs need it like now anyone available?
Reddit · 20 May 2021
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 a…
Reddit · 20 May 2021
i know a big part of acting is being vulnerable, but does that mean you always should feel what the character is feeling? this just seems kinda scary to me because what if the character has like severe bad emotions like anger and sadness and stuff like that. i just don’t want to be hurting myself mentally i’ve also hea…
