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Reddit by cabin1211 Jan 12th

What kind of voice actor do you want to be?

Do you want an agent, to be a freelancer (run a voice over business), or work as an employee that does voice over at a creative agency? These are big choices that carry different implications for what it means to be a voice actor, and a point that isn't...
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Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Jan 12th

Requesting Commercial Footage That Never Aired?

Hello! So I booked one of my biggest commercials in July. It was a series of 6 commercials they shot, and I was the lead in one. They were to be released as preroll ads for a popular online pop culture website. Its for a well known company, but not McDonalds...
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Reddit by exaltogap Jan 11th

Voted on the SAG Nominating Committee - nominating performances is hard

So I was in the lucky few (2500) this year who get randomly selected by SAG to nominate the best performances for the SAG awards. I was specifically on the "Feature Film" committee though there's a separate one for TV. I'm making this post because every time...
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Reddit by Birds_view_films Jan 11th

Atlanta actress needed for covid educational video

A covid test kit instructional video is being shot in Atlanta and we need an actress between the ages of 23-33. Video will be 2-3 minutes in length. Must be able to do the full covid test kit in front of camera. The shoot will be at the end of January to...
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Reddit by MaveInfinite Jan 11th

any small markets that actors should look into for acting?

I am wondering if there are blossoming or established markets that an actor should have an agent in. Like I heard Austin, TX has a recommended market. is anyone here in any state that isnt LA/NY/ATL/CHI that works on a good basis? Thank you.
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Reddit by monkeypenguin47 Jan 11th

Fellow actors--what do you do as a day job/extra source of income?

I currently am working retail but it's hard to have flexible hours for rehearsals especially when I'm required to work evening shifts. Was wondering what other people do or if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
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Reddit by reddishMVP Jan 11th

When I posted a breakdown for a short film on Actor's Access, 232 actors submitted for 1 role, 32 were chosen to tape, 1 was selected

I just wanted to point out a personal experience I had while casting for a short film. This was back in 2019, so before the pandemic. So the role was for a male age range 20s-30s. The shoot was non-union and I offered $125/day for 2 days of shooting. 232...
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Reddit by Theunpolitical Jan 11th

I'm tired of flakey Actor friends!

What happens is that I meet other actors from events, on set, or online, or at a party, and they want to meet up. Thinking that I'm going to make a new friend, I naively agree because we have such a good connection, we go for coffee. It's truly a pattern now...
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Reddit by TROPICO8 Jan 11th

Having a hard time thinking about my future as an actor

Hello, my name is Andrés and I'm a 20 yo actor from Venezuela. Lately, I've been struggling trying to keep my hopes up thinking if I will ever be able to make a living off of acting. One of my goals is moving to one of the big cities (LA/NY/Toronto/UK) to...
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Reddit by boobitch- Jan 11th

lots of qs here

hi there. to be honest, I don't know how to start these so I'm just going to get to the point. I'm a 13-year-old from Iran and I want to be an actor. obviously, every time I mention it to my parents they think I'm just joking or something. I mean I don't...
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Reddit by vetaseda Jan 11th

Looking for a decent agency for acting in Montreal.

Hello dear actors, I came to Montreal 1 month ago. I was acting in my country like 5 years. I am looking for a decent and professional acting agency. Does anyone know anywhere in Montreal? Thank you.
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Reddit by rainbowsprinkles14 Jan 11th

Question for Meisner Students/Meisner Technique Actors

Sorry for then length here, but would love to discuss! I had studied with a Meisner-based instructor about a decade ago, and have since studied techniques like Method (Strasberg) and Adler-- but I was revisiting the book Meisner On Acting, and I still get a...
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Reddit by Early-Psychology7966 Jan 11th

Any actors you find overrated?

I find Renée Zellweger very overrated. I hardly think any of her performances are that convincing.
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Reddit by BinThrowaway7 Jan 11th

State of Submissions

I usually get this kind of info from classes / my circle of actor friends but I’ve been kind of a hermit through the pandemic so putting it on here. What’s the current state of things in terms of submitting materials to agents? I have new headshots and...
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Reddit by JeVe11 Jan 11th

Is it realistic for a European to try and make it to the big screen?

I'm from Holland and my dream would be to play in the big movies that pretty much all come from and are made in the US. I'm just wondering if it is anywhere near achieveable considering English is not my first language and most characters portrayed in those...
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Reddit by Monkeysfist101 Jan 11th

How much is reasonable to pay for voice work?

I’m new to this and I don’t want to accidentally lowball potential voice talent, but I also don’t want to overpay. I’m currently developing a free to play shooter game, and I’m looking to add voice callouts and wounded sounds. (Medic, reloading, cease fire...
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Reddit by Few-Opportunity-4807 Jan 11th

I want to be an actor but I don't know if I want it enough

Lately, I've gotten in my head that I (F19) want to be an actor. The thing is, I don't *want* to want to be an actor. I've loved stories and story telling for as long as I can remember, the idea of being part of that storytelling process and becoming a...
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Reddit by princess-2021 Jan 10th

Backstage or AA?

Hello, I hope you are all doing well! I live in NYC and I have been wanting to be an actress for a long time. I have taken acting classes for 4 years but I feel like I am falling behind because I do not have an agent, headshots, and reel etc. I feel like...
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Reddit by junkthrowaway8 Jan 10th

Is fivver that bad?

I’m doing everything I can to learn before I start a career and lean into my artistry inside but whilst doing so I’ve heard that fivver actors get black listed or are looked down upon. Anyone with experience have anything to say on this and how truthful it...
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Reddit by dpb73ca Jan 10th

Experiences with Talent Link through Actor's Access?

$35/month and they supposedly submit your profile to agents and managers. This would be for Los Angeles in my case. Like anything, I've heard good and bad. Obviously, it's going to depend in part at least, on the quality of your profile but I'd love to hear...
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