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Reddit by MATRIM666 Jun 12th

Game video to use for demo

I am a German actor and want to get into game VA(localisation). But I have no demo material whatsoever. I was wondering if someone knows sources for videos like cutscenes, trailers etc. Which I can use to record my voice on an upload them to my home page. So...

Reddit by acf5402 Jun 12th

Meeting ghosting…

Hey everyone, so I’m an writer/actor/comedian and I had a meeting with a great, well-known agency about a month ago after a friend referral and sending them some tape/scripts. The meeting went super well — their head of comedy told me it sounded like I was...

Reddit by Huskergrad Jun 12th

Substitute teaching as a survival job in LA

Have any actors in LA done substitute teaching as a survival job? If so, did you go through a temp agency or approach the schools directly? How did it work out in terms of flexibility and pay? I'm hoping to find something where I short term sub and agree to...

Reddit by Lumpy-Ordinary-1816 Jun 12th

Acting

I need some advice. I’m 13 and want to become an actress so bad. But I’m extremely shy. I cant even act infront of my parents or even sing. My parents know that I want to become an actor. They believe me and support me but they know that my shyness will not...

Reddit by Snoo17012 Jun 12th

Dr. Skullen - Intro

Reddit by Supermansofly999 Jun 12th

Do you think they should stop casting celebrities in animated movies and cast actual trained voiced actors?

In my opinion I think they should cast more voice actors then celebrities because when they do cast celebrities the voice does not fit the character and can end up being annoying.

Reddit by SPELDWR0NG Jun 12th

Discussion: Is there a better system for SAG eligibility via vouchers?

I've been thinking about the current systems in place for becoming SAG eligible. I see a lot of good and bad points to the current system when it comes to principal performers. When it comes to background actors, however, I think the system can be improved...

Reddit by DarthKanyeW Jun 12th

What are some ways to help an actor deliver lines with truth?

Hi all! I’m a writer-director prepping a project soon. I have an incredible cast, but my lead actor has a couple moments where the lines she delivers doesn’t feel “real”. What I mean is that it feels devoid of emotional truth, almost melodramatic/wooden. As...

Reddit by Ill-Nefariousness0 Jun 12th

Getting out of your head

My whole life (I grew up as a competitive dancer) as a performer and especially now as an actor, I’ve been told that I look like I’m thinking or that I’m too in my head and I need to let go. Any advice about how to achieve “letting go” or get out of my head?...

Reddit by DasherDiva Jun 12th

Night Shoots *Older Actors

For my fellow older actors (*could apply to anyone though) who on a typical take medications before bed … —that if you take too late will screw up your next day —but you can’t take on time for a night shoot because the meds induce sleep… what do you do about...

Reddit by Dapper-Treat-7846 Jun 12th

What Goes into Final Casting Decision?

When it’s down to the wire and there’s only 2 or 3 actors for a role, what goes into that final decision? I know what that point that the directors/producers usually have their say, but how do networks and executives decide on an actor? Thanks!!

Reddit by Dry-Relationship-279 Jun 12th

Is the Young Actors Space a good place to go to?

I’m deciding between a program offered here and a program offered at the margie harber school, but this one is a little cheaper. Does anyone know if the teaching is good?

Reddit by DaddyDivide5 Jun 11th

Background & Stand-In Actor Wanting to Give Up...

I’ve been a professional SAG-AFTRA background and stand-in actor in LA off & on for 12 years. I’m starting to feel really hopeless since I’m not getting much work & it’s affecting my mental health and finances. As for me, I’m good looking (average to above...

Reddit by TechnicianChemical44 Jun 11th

New to acting

Hey! I’m new and am just realizing that I want to become and actor! I’m 21 and have put it off for a long time due to my anxiety and living in Kentucky. Finally I’m gonna try and pursue what I like doing and would love to meet people and hear about acting...

Reddit by Singing_IsMy_Passion Jun 11th

Skipping interviews?

I was wondering about something just now. Let’s say that someone becomes this big time actor & they are going through something very stressful in their personal life. Interviewers of course keep bringing it up & the actor doesn’t want to do interviews...

Reddit by lucarom Jun 11th

I got into a really good drama school but I don’t know if I should go…

I’m represented by a pretty good agency who also represent some big A list actors and are very selective with who they work with. I’ve done a fair few plays are the Royal Shakespeare Company and have also worked doing short films. As of now I’m only 18 and I...

Reddit by canadianthrowawayyyy Jun 11th

How would you rank these Vancouver agents?

Lucas Talent, CUE, Premier Talent Management, Nuance Talent Management, Red Talent Management, Kirk, & Trisko also, a lot of the top actors have American agents as well. how are you supposed to know what specific agent got that actor their series regular...

Reddit by nine9talent Jun 11th

Nine9 Reviews: Our Approach To Getting Rave Reviews from Emerging Talent

Nine9 the UnAgency, as suggested by its name, is *not* an agency. Instead, the company helps the 99% of models and actors who are not represented by providing them with the tools, opportunities, and support to begin and advance their careers. This includes...

Reddit by Evilsushione Jun 11th

My daughter (11) wants to get onto a Disney or Nickelodeon series, how would one go to do something like that. She currently participates in local musical theatrical productions. She is very talented singer and pretty good actor.

Reddit by RaimuRM Jun 11th

What steps should I take/things I must know to become a voice actor?

I hope I'm in the right place to ask this- Hiya, I'm going to get straight to the point. I really, really want to do voice-over work as a carreer, and have for about a year now, and I want to start working towards that ASAP. I'm mainly aiming for anime and...