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No acting, but unique-ish skills question. by spinningbird17 • last post Aug 19th
As stated in the title I dont really have a resume. I was in a print ad for Fred Meyers and a background for a Dutchbros promo video about 16 years ago. I went on with life chasing other goals and have come back full circle to the one that I never pursued. I am very new in my pursuit of acting and currently reading sanford meisner on acting and trying decide between a local, online, or traveling to an in person acting. I feel like my pursuit of other goals has built a unique resume of special skills. Professional Background • U.S. Marine Corps veteran • State Trooper • Volunteer Firefighter • Commercial airplane pilot — General Aviation • Commercial helicopter pilot Technical / Tactical Skills • Military and law-enforcement firearms training • Handgun and rifle • Tactical movement • Arrest / handcuffing procedures • Police radio communications • EVOC trained • Pursuit driving • Emergency/high-speed vehicle operations • Fire/rescue environment familiarity • Emergency response procedures • General aviation cockpit procedures • Aviation radio communications • Flight planning/navigation Sports / Outdoor Skills • Rock climbing • Snowboarding • Wakeboarding • Hunting • Shooting • Ice Hockey/ Ice skating I guess my main question comes down to... does this background give me anything meaningful to work with as a new actor before taking an acting class, and how would you position it on an acting resume? I am known as the dreamer of my family so I havent told anyone this new goal I am pursuing so I figured this would be the best place to try and get some advice and guidance.
Elaborate Scam? OpusConnect by Meechee83 • last post Aug 19th
So, I received the following email 2 days ago: *Hello \_\_\_\_\_\_,* *I hope this message finds you well. As part of a general search for voice talent for an upcoming educational production, we came across your portfolio and were impressed by the quality and professionalism of your work.* *We are currently developing a project focused on climate change and its impact on human health, intended to support academic learning, accessibility, and public engagement. We are interested in exploring whether your voice would be suitable for the project.* *Before sharing the full brief, we would appreciate a brief overview of your professional background, including the languages you speak and record in, your experience, and any relevant work in educational, scientific, environmental, documentary, or long-form narration.* *If you are open to discussing the opportunity, we would be pleased to share the project scope, script information, recording requirements, timeline, and compensation. Look forward hearing from you* *Kind regards,* *K---- H-----* *Project Manager* *OpusConnect* After a LinkedIn search and Google search, K. H. is nowhere to be found AND "OpusConnect" is tied to a couple of organizations...yet it doesn't makes sense for such organizations to be making educational videos on climate change. Over two days, the email address URL has pointed to some sort of AI application logon or intranet (Avatar Live Studio). I've played along the last two days to see where this would go. They agreed to signing an AI Rider, but no initial "in good faith" deposit to work with me. Because I stated that I would be able to complete their request by their due date (if my conditions were met), they sent me an NDA and contract within 24 hours. Quite nice and professional looking, too! The payment is broken into milestones totaling 6000 euros. There is a mailing address pointing to a location in the Cayman Islands. Has anyone else received a similar email? This has been THE best email scam I've seen targeting voice actors, so far!
The egos in this industry are something else by LumenSailor • last post Aug 19th
Just a quick rant because this kind of thing makes the industry feel so unnecessarily fake sometimes. I recently worked on a commercial where I was featured, and there was a girl also featured on a separate part of the ad. We got along really well on set. We talked a lot, joked around, genuinely seemed to hit it off purely platonically. She was very friendly and everything felt completely normal. Afterward we followed each other on Instagram. I noticed she does modeling, has a larger following, and we actually have a bunch of mutuals in the acting/modeling world. Then like 2–3 days later, I notice she randomly unfollowed me. Obviously, nobody owes anybody a follow. That’s not really the point. It’s just one of those tiny things I’ve noticed more and more in this industry where everything seems to become a weird status calculation. Who has more followers? Who has the better credits? Who is “worth” networking with? Who looks more important? This is not the first time this has happened. I meet a fellow actor/actress on set, everything is great, but it seems like they want to be complete strangers again as soon as we wrap. Maybe I’m reading too much into this specific situation. She could’ve unfollowed for a hundred different reasons. But yes, I’m a bit butthurt about it. I never messaged her or anything. She just unfollowed out of the blue and left me as a follower. It makes me feel like I’m not big or important enough for her to be connected with when we had literally the same job. It reminded me how strange the ego/status culture around acting and modeling can be. We were literally just two people getting along on a commercial set. Why does everything have to turn into some weird social hierarchy afterward? We ought to be lifting each other up. Helping each other reach our goals. Sometimes I wish people in this industry could just be normal.
Stop posting negatively about other actors and industry professionals on social media!! by Classic-Chemist-1898 • last post Aug 19th
Hi everyone! I just wanted to make a quick PSA. For all the actors on this subreddit, if you are active on social media PLEASE make sure you're not talking negatively about other actors. Recently I've seen SOOO MANY posts on social media bashing certain actors because they're 'in too many movies' and 'not good enough', or because they're nepo babies. These posts will go viral and get hundreds of thousands to millions of views on them. I understand the frustration; I think we all do, but I would just advise you to keep that frustration to yourself or between friends and family. It is NEVER a good look to go online and complain about other actors accomplishments. It just makes you look bitter and unprofessional. Especially if you are repped, and/or have aspirations of working with established names or studios! Don't let your past come back to haunt you, and don't attach your name and face to anything that would make people not want to work with you! Of course I'm not saying you can't be yourself and embrace your own personality in your creative space, but just don't do it at the expense of others! Wishing everyone the best of luck :)
How to become an actor with severe social anxiety? by Glittering-Brain2577 • last post Aug 19th
My biggest dream is to become a movie star. This has been my dream for years and years. But, my entire life I have struggled with severe social anxiety. I got medicated for it a few years ago but I’m still not outgoing or charming to anyone who isn’t a close friend. Even then, I feel like I can never be fully comfortable with most people. I hate being watched and having attention on me; I get tore up and make mistakes. I know you have to take big steps to achieve your goals, but how am I going to achieve anything if my body is in constant turmoil? I know that pulling into the parking lot to an acting class or audition would fry my nervous system so bad I’d have to turn around. And even if I did miraculously get a film role, how could I give a proper performance with these issues? It also doesn’t help that I live in a small town and a state where there’s little to no acting opportunities. Any advice?
Building the Life Before Page One: Creating a Character Backstory That Fuels Your Performance by Laura Hammer • last post Aug 18th
Tips for Acting Scared on Stage and in Film by Amanda Toney • last post Aug 18th
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/scared-acting-23814/
HADESTOWN NU 2026 tour by IM_Here2001 • last post Aug 18th
If you could be local to any market, where would you like to go? by Career-Tourist • last post Aug 18th
We're in the position to move in the upcoming year and are trying to decide where to go. My partner is primarily an onscreen actor with a decent resume and reel. Currently we're in the Midwest and aren't seeing much work, so we're thinking about shifting elsewhere with the move. We've talked about LA and NYC, as well as maybe Santa Fe or even looking internationally. I'm curious what you think would be the best market for someone to relocate to for onscreen work, acting as a local.
How do you balance acting with having another job? by Intrepid-Homework770 • last post Aug 18th
Acting is my main passion, and I really want to pursue it seriously and hopefully make it my career. At the same time, I obviously need to earn money while I’m building my career, because I can’t just sit around and wait for acting jobs to come along. I’m currently thinking about getting a regular 9–5 office job again, but I’m wondering how people actually manage that alongside acting. What happens if you have a full-time job and suddenly get offered a role that requires you to be on set for several days or weeks? You obviously can’t just quit your job every time you get cast. So I’d love to hear from other actors: Do you have a 9–5? Do you work part-time, freelance, or something more flexible? Do you have an employer who is understanding about auditions and acting jobs? Or did you choose not to work a regular job while pursuing acting? I’d really appreciate hearing how you guys handle the practical side of balancing a normal income with pursuing acting seriously.
Where can I star t acting? (14yr) by Constant-Pipe-7805 • last post Aug 18th
Hi, im a boy from Spain, im 14, and I would love to become an actor. It is something I really like. But the truth is that I dont know where to start. Are theatre clases worth It? And, do you need any degree in theatre to act for example in a little comercial, or in the background of a movie? Every answer is apreciated, thanks!
Most punchable face in the world, lowkey ? by RedMan257 • last post Aug 18th
No hate, btw. It’s not even about him ,bro just has one of those faces, (Actor - Paul Dano)
[PAID] Seeking Mexican Spanish Voice Actor for Tactical Shooter by ShadowsFateVA • last post Aug 18th
Hey everyone, I’m currently casting for a **paid voice acting role in an upcoming tactical shooter game** and am looking for an actor who can perform with an **authentic Mexican Spanish accent**. **What we’re looking for:** * Fluent or highly proficient in **Mexican Spanish and English** * Authentic Mexican accent/dialect * Strong acting ability, especially for military/tactical dialogue * Ability to deliver combat lines, commands, reactions, shouts, and character dialogue * Decent home recording setup preferred **This is a paid role.** If interested, please **DM me or comment/reply below with your demo/reel, previous work, and recording setup**. If you know someone who would be a good fit, feel free to tag them or send this their way. Thanks!
A cautionary Tale About Communicating on Platforms Like Reddit by BeigeListed • last post Aug 18th
Remember this guy? https://preview.redd.it/qsi86axf51kh1.png?width=809&format=png&auto=webp&s=8bbd0dca5b6d27323ef06ffe83a1f104b5906063 This community called this guy out on his run-on sentence gibberish and he decided that the best course of action would be to double-down on the stupid and start attacking members in the comments. So I banned him... and he threw a hissy fit, threatening to shut the subreddit down. Then he used an alternate account to come back here and attempt to harass me personally: https://preview.redd.it/mjba7vis51kh1.png?width=514&format=png&auto=webp&s=bfbf71f13fc2c2f396ddfe30238e633998515f22 And when THAT account was banned, he came back with a THIRD dummy account with a doctored screencap, attempting to post it in the sub. [Holy crap Reddit blew this image into oblivion. Sorry.](https://preview.redd.it/584xiso371kh1.png?width=111&format=png&auto=webp&s=ca8d730c31ee002362ee46b969a415ad7939811b) I never said this. I dont even know who that account is (was). Its a shame, because this actor is actually a working voice artist and the credits he mentioned in the original thread - My Hero Academia, Black Clover, Demon Slayer, Transformers (Earthspark) and Inside Out (2) - are accurate. All three of his accounts have now been suspended off the platform. If he comes back, (which I doubt he will since he's IP banned) I will be happy to contact his agent at CESD and let them know what kind of a person he really is. I wont even mention the foot fetish thing. # WHY AM I POSTING ALL OF THIS? Because you, the r/voiceacting community deserve to know what goes in to moderating this subreddit sometimes. Most days its pretty simple and I love answering questions to new people getting started down this path. Some days, its a bit more challenging. But make no mistake: if someone is harassing in the comments, I will bounce them to the curb in the blink of an eye. NO ONE should have to put up with this kind of behavior. If you see conduct that violates Reddit's TOS, REPORT IT and we'll take care of it. Now back to our previously scheduled discussions about what microphone is best and how to get your voice to sound more masculine.
Bled through my pants at a fitting- freaking out by Mother-Luck1617 • last post Aug 18th
Hi everyone! I know this is an extremely unusual post and very TMI, but I am a young female actor who was casted in a commercial directed by a well known director. when we were wrapping up the fitting I realized that I had leaked through the y gave me from my period. I am so mortified and embarassed especially because the director was present during the fitting. I told the wardrobe team and they were really nice about it, but I’m very scared it happened as I was changing fast and got on other pieces as well. I’m so embarassed that people probably saw me walking around with it. They said it should be fine and not to worry at all and it happens but I feel like such a loser and am so embarassed for my day on set tomorrow. Any advice would be welcome.
Acting with scars? (tw possibly) by Quiet-Raspberry6053 • last post Aug 18th
Acting has always been a small passion of mines, recently I’ve been thinking about joining an acting club in school to get started but I used to struggle with sh back in middle school, and my scars are very obviously visible. They can be covered with regular jeans/pants and a long sleeve shirt **but i want to know if anyone is or knows an actor with scars (such as sh scars in my case),** and **is there a possibility that having scars would stun my chances at being casted in a play??** Looking forward to seeing any replies :,)
Would taking a full-time 9–6 production job make it unrealistic to keep pursuing acting in LA? by Dull_Ad_9523 • last post Aug 18th
Career question: I’m 23 and moved to LA to pursue acting. I took a step back recently, but since I started submitting again, I’ve been receiving several auditions and have had a couple of callbacks. It’s making me wonder whether I should give acting a more serious chance before pivoting. My current job is as a nanny/house manager. It isn’t particularly fulfilling, but the schedule is unusually compatible with acting: I’m off Wednesdays and weekends, and I’ll soon have most of Thursday free before working from either 1–9 or 2–10. That gives me two weekdays for self-tapes, callbacks and last-minute appointments. I’m also using that flexibility to launch a jewelry brand. I’ve now been offered a full-time executive assistant position at a major live-event production company. The company works with major entertainment brands and high-profile artists, and I’m genuinely interested in production—not solely because I hope it will help my acting career. It could offer valuable experience, connections, coworkers and a professional path I might enjoy. However, the agreement lists core hours as 9–6. The role is described as hybrid, but remote work is at the company’s discretion, and I don’t yet know how flexible it is in practice. I’m concerned that accepting would make short-notice self-tapes, callbacks and bookings extremely difficult. I plan to ask about their typical hybrid schedule and whether there is occasional flexibility to shift hours for an appointment. I’m hesitant to specifically mention auditions before starting because I applied for a full-time job and don’t want to signal that it wouldn’t be my priority. For actors who have worked traditional full-time jobs: Is it realistically possible to pursue acting while working 9–6? How do you manage auditions, callbacks or bookings that occur during business hours? Is it reasonable to ask about general flexibility before accepting without mentioning acting specifically? Would working in production provide any meaningful benefit to an acting career, or am I overestimating the value of being close to the industry? I’m afraid of turning down an exciting professional opportunity for acting, which remains uncertain. But I’m equally afraid of giving up the rare flexibility that allows me to audition just as I’m beginning to receive opportunities again.
BASIC QUESTIONS + HEADSHOTS/TYPE/AGE-RANGE WEEKLY MEGA THREAD by AutoModerator • last post Aug 18th
Please feel free to ask any question at all related to acting, no matter how simple. There will be no judgements on questions posted here. Everyone starts somewhere. We have a FAQ which attempts to answer basic questions about acting. \[Have a look\]( https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/wiki/index), but don't worry if you ask something here that we've covered. Also, 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. 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, but 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.
Reel Clips by motherofdr • last post Aug 18th
Is it okay to post on actors access a self tape audition for a project? where do you guys get your sides for these if you don’t have reel clips
Hello is there any newgen/rookie japanese voice actors who deserves more lead roles in Anime? by Any-Interest2781 • last post Aug 18th
Hello I just want to ask if you know about new voice actors in Japan who deserve give a main role in anime and for example that is Taihi Kimura, rookie voice actor who will Chihiro from the upcoming Kagurabachi anime which is released next year.