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Reddit by killagazilla Dec 3rd

What's are some of the biggest repercussions voice actors have faced for leaking content?

I'm aware that most of the time, VAs who leak content often simply lose their reputation. I'm curious though, are there any notable instances where leaking a project resulted in huge repercussions for the actor? Or anything related to the project honestly (of...
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Reddit by E_Oxypetalum Dec 3rd

Other than for advertising, is there any reason why massive production always hires actresses/actors over professional VAs?

Sorry for the arrogance since I am not in the industry nor do I know much about VA. Appreciating voice acting has naturally been a big part of the enjoyment for me when I watch shows or play a game. But I noticed that big Hollywood production animated movies...
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Reddit by AutoModerator Dec 2nd

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

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...
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Reddit by Red_Rum_One Dec 2nd

SERIOUS, ACTOR'S WAGES QUESTION.

Ok, so, let's just hope I can make you understand what I'm trying to ask here: when a show goes into syndication for example Frasier, Seinfeld and the likes, what are the practicalities for those actors to receive their checks at the end of the month..?!...
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Reddit by chloekeh Dec 2nd

Need advice: toronto actress with Chinese accent, met with a top agent today, and got rejected because I don’t have a “perfect America accent” ?

Hi guys! Today I finally met with my dream agent, he reps some of the most successful actors in Hollywood, and always been encouraging to me. We first talked 2 years ago, he asked me to work on getting a North America accent and become a permanent resident in...
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Reddit by bunnyxbee Dec 2nd

first background gig in major feature!!

just a few weeks ago I decided background acting was another thing I'd like to try someday. I added it to the list of "Things That Would be Neat, But That I Probably Won't Get the Chance to Do." now just a couple weeks later, this week I've had the pleasure...
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Reddit by Dr_GoodHead Dec 2nd

Booked an agent. What now?

Hey fellow actors! As the title suggest I’ve just successfully been signed by my first ever agent and I’m now feeling a little bit lost on what I should be doing with myself now? I used to spend time everyday looking at castings on spotlight and applying for...
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Reddit by Nateddog21 Dec 2nd

Anyone NOT in LA & NY ever use talent link?

I live in Atlanta and just wanted to make sure if I should sign up or go for the more expensive backstage.com Or Should I use actors access
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Reddit by Brave-Baseball7581 Dec 2nd

Voice lessons

I am a 15-year-old girl looking to become a voice actor like Zach Aguilar in my future. I live around LA and I’m hoping to find lessons and anything that can get me exposed to this kind of work. Does anyone have any advice of what to do and where to get...
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Reddit by Spoonfed11 Dec 2nd

Looking for feedback on my new demo reel

[Demo Link](https://soundcloud.com/joeybriggsvo/joey-briggs-animation-vo-demo?si=c13f1f3ac256456f9171352ba39f41b5) I like to self produce myself a new demo reel every year both for fun and as a way to sort of track my progress as a voice actor. Would love...
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Reddit by PopCultureCorn Dec 2nd

Will voice actors continue to work remotely even after the COVID pandemic ends?

One thing that has got me worried nowadays is that even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, voice actors will continue to work remotely. I feel like that if things continue to go this way, the quality of their voice work will not be as good as when the...
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Reddit by GrantFrink Dec 1st

I'm 24 and want to become an actor

I'm 24 about to have my 2nd kid. And I feel like it's too late to become an actor. I want to so bad I just don't know where to start
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Reddit by Dazzling_Noises Dec 1st

WIFT

So, I’m currently doing a short film and one of my fellow actors told me to check out WIFT—Women in Film & Television. This person has a huge amount of professional credits and has been working professionally with several agents for a few years, so I trust...
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Reddit by Illustrious_Minimum1 Dec 1st

My scene was cut from a major motion picture.

Hi Fellow Actors, I just learnt the news that my scene was cut from a major feature film. Heartbreaking, I know. I mourned for like 5 minutes already. But a pat on my own shoulder because I booked the job and the scene was really great! However, it didn't;t...
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Reddit by Iceycat1234 Dec 1st

Agent questions

Hello Reddit. I’m currently 19 and I’m in college in a double major program: computer science and theatre. I’ve been grinding acting for over a year and a half almost two years. Just got a meeting for a pretty good agency in the Kansas City area. I’m located...
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Reddit by db_333 Dec 1st

Are Equity regional auditions nationwide calls?

I'm based in NYC, and I'm seeing a lot of Equity theater calls on Playbill for regional companies in OH, MD etc. Are they expecting to only have actors audition who are based in those markets, or is it likely they're expecting actors from bigger markets like...
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Reddit by cgoettel Dec 1st

If you could get advice from one actor (dead or alive) who would it be and why?

For me, I'd say Paul Newman. I have an immense amount of respect for his body of work and would love to pick his brain. How about you?
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Reddit by Njhorror88 Dec 1st

I think I need counseling or something. I don’t know.

So last month a movie I’m starring in came out on pretty much every single VOD platform and cable. It’s a genre movie and it’s very indie. The first week we found the film was heavily pirated and the comments were talking about how the movie was sitting at a...
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Reddit by Gaelic_Gladiator_64 Dec 1st

Best way to make a demo reel script/Place to get demo reel scripts

So I'm trying to make a bit of a demo reel to get into the VA buisness, but I have trouble making a script for it. I'm good at reading off a script, and improvising once I already have a character, but making a script meant to bounce around from various...
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Reddit by craze1122 Nov 30th

Looking for a female voice actor to voice a Mermaid in a student film.

We are searching for a female voice actor to play the role of a computer-generated Mermaid in our student film. The film is set in England so a South east English accent is preferable but any British accents are accepted! The premise is: a fisherman goes to a...
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