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Reddit · 14 Oct 2020
I'm a director for an upcoming scripted podcast and was curious how to handle people screaming or yelling (think Dragonball Z). Obviously I don't want my actor's audio to peak like crazy but I also don't want them to be too far away from their mics so that it sounds far off. What would be the best way to direct them fo…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Hello hello!!! I am auditioning for Mountview's Actor Musicianship programme in January and I want to find out more information about the school from any past/current/prospective students. How do you like the school and it's student environment? Some things I'm really curious about: * \- How strong should my initial si…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
In this episode of Jorge's Isolation Podcast, Jorge chats with Bernardo Cubria who talks about the transition from acting to writing. Bernardo recently went into development with Gina Rodriguez for a screenplay he wrote. [Jorge's Isolation Podcast #11- Bernardo Cubria](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1237574/5739610-bernard…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
What is your working environment like? Do you communicate with the people who write the script? I work as a translator, and one of my clients (the one in question) is an animation channel based in my country. The English subtitles I make are also directly used for English dubbing, but I am experiencing communicative is…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Only people born in and after 1995. Compensation: £25 Amazon Voucher Amateur actors, student actors, newly grads will be considered as well.
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Hello, I'm 16, and I'm aspiring to be a professional voice actor. I want to try getting paid to voice act now. Obviously I'm not gonna be making a lot of money at this point and I don't expect to. Just a little something on the side would be nice. I've been voice acting for about 2 and a half years now. (If you can cal…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Hello again r/acting. Looking for BC actors to drop some reputable agencies below. I'm going to cross reference them on IMDBPro. Note: I'm Toronto Talent, but I've just established an address in Vancouver and I'm willing to come work in BC as long as the profits outweighs the flight cost. To be clear I'm not union and…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
# Looking for two male american voice-actors for a horror game cutscene ​ ​ ​ https://preview.redd.it/35s58wvtyus51.jpg?width=1690&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=014533b208a71392bc4d7b4b130ae5e37b408191 ​ # # INFO ​ there will be 2 voice actors 1. voice actor, will ask the main character " w…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
I’m mixed with portuguese, black, and chinese, but look like a light-skinned black girl mixed with something (usually people can’t figure it out). Wondering if this will better my chances of being cast or if it will result in me not “fitting the mold”. I would likely only be considered for black roles or maybe islander…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Hi again, If you missed my first post for days 1-2, [here it is.](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/j7ah9d/first_time_on_a_tv_show_recurring_character_my/) I'll give you the daily breakdown, and then review the lessons I learned near the end of this post. At the very end, I want to talk about my anxiety issues.…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
I'm honestly shocked that nobody has brought this up as lost media yet: [https://hanna-barbera.fandom.com/wiki/Fender\_Bender\_500](https://hanna-barbera.fandom.com/wiki/Fender_Bender_500) I'm in search of several lost episodes of a cartoon called Fender Bender 500. From what I've researched, Fender Bender 500 was a se…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
I’m part of an agency/management for actors and models, but I have no clue who I’m supposed to contact about casting calls and such. I don’t know where I’m being applied to, if at all, and don’t want to make the mistake of me being submitted two times into a casting call. I need advice please.
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
I’m looking to improve my English and pronunciation and was recommended I look up orators and actors and try to imitate them. Anyone have any suggestions on scenes/monologues or specific actors i should look into? Videos? Preferably someone with good vocal range. Thanks!
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
# Hello! I am a mod over at [/r/virtualtablereads](http://r/virtualtablereads) looking for actors for our very first winner of the monthly Virtual Table Reads Script Contest. The winning script was [MAY YOUR HOUSE BE SAFE FROM TIGERS](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_npRORwNKL-uIRTrQiHK-TjbaOsJyF_i/view), a psychologi…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
just moved to bushwick, looking for other actors in the area to help each other with self tapes. I have one due Thursday if anybody is around. Would be cool to get a reliable group going to never have to feel this anxiety of needing a reader again, since this shit is always so sporadic ha. hit me up if you're intereste…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
[Jorge's Isolation Podcast is a podcast about character actor Jorge Chapa (HBO's Divorce, Succession, Bad Education) as he chats with friends within the industry who have been affected by the shutdown. All are actors on broadway, off-broadway, tv and film. They're insightful, light-hearted and a great escape from the m…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Hi I'm a soon to be 16 year old girl. I'm from a small country. The acting industry is bad here. I'll explain a few things. So if you want to act in movies u have to have graduated from only one of the universities in the country. The way to get there most of the time is with connections, sadly. They don't make a lot o…
Reddit · 13 Oct 2020
Hi! So I’m an actor who was just starting my career before covid. I’ve done a few independent projects and a few commercials, and currently don’t have an agent because my agency closed due to the pandemic. I took the summer to work on a few projects to pad up my reel as much as possible, and plan on submitting to agenc…
Backstage · 12 Oct 2020
A small group of us in the NYC area have not given up on Acting on Film. I'd like 4-6 people to join us in getting our skills up to par. Rehearsals and filming will be required. Your head shots, monologue, rehearsing, filming, coaching, reel, etc will be our primary…
Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2020
Happy Monday! As a celebrity studies scholar, I was often asked about film stars in the media but what other working actors?Unfortunately, not all viewers get to learn about a diverse range of working actors in celebrity culture. And I want to change that. Do you think all working actors, and not just film stars, need…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
If one wanted to be a voice actor who works on big things, especially cartoons and video games, would you HAVE to eventually move to la? I know that professional projects require you to go to their actual studio, for obvious reasons, but is it possible to simply commute when you have a job? Say... A 16 hour drive... Or…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
Hi, I’m not sure if this is the correct subreddit to post this to. But, I was recently cast as a recurring guest star in a network tv show (I don’t think I can say anymore). I’ve done a couple student and no budget films before but nothing of this scale. I have also not had any formal training so I don’t really know ho…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
Been playing around at trying to be a voice actor for a while now. And came across an interesting question that a Google search hasn't satisfactorily answered. Does a computer need an internal audio card to adequately process sound for professional applications or does an external interface suffice?
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
So I always wanted to be an actress, for as long as I can remember. Im very shy and suffer from anxiety but even that won't stop me. Currently Im a junior in college, but once I graduate I really wanna give acting a shot, because I at least want to try it. Does anyone have advice on how to become an actress? Here are s…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
I’ve been signed with an Agency in Colorado for about three years. In that time, they’ve had two employee turnovers (it’s run by two people, one of which has changed twice), and have booked me exactly *one* state-wide commercial and five military training videos. I’ve also been sent a fucking *hand model job* for some…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
Hi everybody! FYI Hope this information will be useful and timely for those brave individuals, who are determined to start acting in Hollywood. Workshop page on FB: [https://www.facebook.com/events/339394980658691](https://www.facebook.com/events/339394980658691/?__cft__[0]=AZXVCjVzapTbsWPL8PWhx_LjKNfacaWKJ4-hjT5iniWNe…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
This probably isn’t a very good question but I just wanted it answered since the topic doesn’t really come up online. I’m 20 years old and have been in several small budget films in order to get a reel together. I have decided not to get any tattoos, but I was wondering if having ear piercings as a male would potential…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
So I submitted myself for Talent Link through Actors Access, and on Friday I got a cmail saying that an agent wanted me and some other actors (names redacted in the message) to email or call her. Pretty much immediately I emailed her. Looking back I probably should have called but I guess I just didn't want to seem too…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
Hey! Im a new voice actor currently seeking to upgrade from my USB Microphone to a proper condenser microphone. * AT2020 Audio Technica Condenser Microphone & MOTU M2 Audio Interface Are these the best choices? Should I settle for better gear? Go with cheaper gear? Also, where can I acquire Adobe Audition and/or Premie…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
I've seen many comments on this sub and in other places extolling being a member of a union. I am a supporter, generally, of unionized labor and protecting the workers from toxic corporate culture. Plus, I appreciate that members of the the unions help protect each other by sticking to fair wages for work and giving vo…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
As promised, theatre fans, here's the run down from the last 3 rehearsals of 'The Red Priest'. Selfishly, I have to admit that I LOVE the small cast: 2 actors means tons of time to spend discussing the objectives and stakes of your character. For the very first time I actually feel as if mine is being built as part of…
Reddit · 12 Oct 2020
Does anyone know of any LA based voice actor websites. I’m looking for voice actors for video game dialogue.
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
So I currently live in NJ and literally the only thing that’s keeping me here is the fact that I’m an actor and usually auditioned in NYC. I want to move to Texas but just nervous that it will affect me getting acting gigs. I wanted to know if there’s anyone that moved away from the acting hubs but still able to book w…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
While looking through a couple of IMDB profiles...I've noticed that some have opted to use a photo taken by Reuters or AP.... ...though some have gone for the typical portrait photo. For example...here are actors who've gone with a non public event photo: - [Frances McDormand](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000531/?ref_=…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
hi I’m a high school student and I’ve really wanted to take the career choice of acting. It would be lovely to become famous and successful, but I know that’s really hard and I’m not sure if I can do that. I’ve been talking to my drama teacher and my aunt and uncle, who do theatre. I’m getting very anxious about all th…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
**Actor’s Book Club is a Discord server that brings actors from all over together to practice during downtime, sharpen acting skills, and meet fellow actors and writers.** Every week, we meet to read scripts together over Discord video call. We mainly do cold reads then re-read with critiques. We also have the scripts…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
I'm in my early 20s. I've been training and auditioning for professional productions since I was 14. I've gotten callbacks for films that have gone on to become blockbusters or indies with large stars attached, but I've never been able to score a role. The only paid professional role I've gotten was a guest starring ro…
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
Some of my friends did drama as a subject all throughout school so far and I haven’t ever done it. Does that matter that much?
Reddit · 11 Oct 2020
I'm writing an essay on Promoting yourself as an actor, and I need examples of Actors who began their acting career on social media/ cultivated social media (For example, the people who do acting "POV's" on tiktok) in a way that got them significant recognition/ an acting job. It doesn't matter how "well known" they ar…
Backstage · 10 Oct 2020
Check out our Theatrical projects and join us from home Currently five projects open Example 1 Project one Theatre play reading A 3 act Play Scenes An apartment building with three studios All three parts is a monologue at a kitchen table All three Monologues are connected with each other…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
Sorry I couldn’t contain my excitement. I auditioned for a recurring guest star role on a large network show (I don’t know if I can say which network because of the NDA) in August but I didn’t hear back and forgot about it. I figured it was a complete fluke I even got the audition because I have no resume and no demo r…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
I live in Malaysia and am aspiring to become an actor and hopefully make it into the big screen but I notice that most auditions I found online were in America and the ones near me are just, well contest. I just need brutal and honest truth right now honestly so that I dont waste years of my life doing everything for n…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
Hello Actors, There are some cancellations happened in this academic workshop so we need 4 more Actors to contribute to this project. There are still spots in session 3 & 4. And one more session is added on Monday 12th, 7 pm - 9 pm. Let me know if you are interested! £25 Amazon voucher will be provided to the participa…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
Hi there. Newbie actor here. I'm currently getting my reel together and I have about 10 scenes in total that I can pull from. 3 scenes are more comedic while the other 7 are dramatic. I'm wondering if I should stick to having one reel since I only have a few comedy scenes or if I should create a separate reel solely fo…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
Greetings actors, I am a sound engineer that works primarily in film and TV (Mixer, boom op, playback, utility, audio-post). Working in the sound department, I am very focused on the delivery and clarity of dialogue coming from the actors. I have noticed a few consistent issues that some actors have that prevent them…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
Hi everyone. i'm 17 and currently live in Portugal(recently moved out). i'm a native french speaker and i'm currently learning Portuguese. My life project would be to finish my studies (i will be around 20) and get my diploma before going to Hollywood and become a professional actor. i want to finish my studies no matt…
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
I just started following my dream the beginning of this year then COVID hit. So im very excited to find work again! I was offered a supporting role through Actors Access! It shows they are pending SAG-AFTRA. Can anyone explain what that means? Thank you for your time in advance!
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
I currently work as a preschool teacher 8-4 M-F. What are some better options? Part time?
Reddit · 10 Oct 2020
This is more for the professional and successful actors of the sub, but what genre of movies have you found the most exciting/fun to film?
Backstage · 9 Oct 2020
Hi fellow actors! I pray all is well. My name is Pattie. Im having a lot of hesitations about some of these voiceover auditions-- especially the ones that are somewhat legnthy. Have you guys been sending readings in their entirety, or just a portion? There are so many people trying…
