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Reddit by New_Second_9166 Aug 11th

I never really understand the sentence "you can see the emotion in their eyes"

Hey, begginer actor here. I've been in a few smaller projects and recently auditioned for a huge one. I was watching some videos for tips before I was about to film my self tape and almost all, if not every video, mentioned how you see emotions in the...
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Reddit by SeizorSaladR Aug 11th

Should I trust the AI training auditions?

Basically, what the title says. I have gotten invites to do this ai voice training jobs on [voices.com](http://voices.com) and just want to know if its worth doing I am a new voice actor, so I just want to make sure im not doing something stupid lol.
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Reddit by WarmHugs- Aug 10th

A little self conscious - DRAMATIC role.. do you relate?

So I recently booked a gig (super grateful), where I am playing a character who gets beat up, and she is not the most favorable person. It’s a very dramatic role, and things don’t end up well for her. I feel conflicted because in the project, I don’t look my...
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Reddit by RightTrain3576 Aug 10th

If you had 12 months to turn a working Japanese actor into a future Oscar contender, what would you make him do?

I’m Kosei Ono, a bilingual Japanese actor working across Japanese and international productions. My long-term goal is specific: to become the first Japanese male actor to win an Academy Award for acting. That obviously won’t happen because I wrote it on...
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Reddit by Reaper48YT Aug 10th

How do you record over storyboards and dub things?

Hi everyone! I'm a new voice actor here that's naturally an over thinker, I've seen storyboards for animated movies before and in my project aswell that I'm in, they have people that aren't the actors voice in the story board first to I assume get the correct...
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Reddit by Ill_Philosophy_1621 Aug 10th

Backstage legitimacy

Hello all! I'm an aspiring voice actor still new to the industry. I was wondering if anyone was familiar with the backstage casting app. Just questioning if they're legit or not and if their service is actually worth it. Also, I know the industry has changed...
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Reddit by BeigeListed Aug 10th

AI-driven Scam Scanner

For those that dont know Doug Turkel, he's been a champion of helping voice actors avoid scams for decades. He's put together a ChatGPT (app? mod? filter? I dont know what to call it) that helps detect if an email you receive is a scam or not. Its a fantastic...
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Reddit by Advanced-Soil-2169 Aug 10th

Actors access- for video is it better to post my full reel or cut it and upload individual clips?

Not sure what’s best. Uploading video is so expensive on that site I want to make sure I do it right
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Reddit by sitkaspruce1998 Aug 10th

Where to find a reader?

Is there a website or resource or just somewhere you can find people who will read for you? I studied acting in another city (where I met lots of acting friends) then moved back home to Canada, where I know not many actors. I’d really like to find some kind...
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Reddit by AndyPag99 Aug 10th

San Jose Area Acting Classes

Hi all, I'm completely new to acting and have only taken a beginner improv course recently and another weekly actor's practice class. I am looking to really get into this and give it a real shot and wanted to see if anyone in my area had recommendations on...
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Reddit by Anonprimus_2023 Aug 10th

I’m a 26 year old male wanting to pursue acting (My story)

This is actually my very first time posting on Reddit ever (despite having it for almost 5 years) so this is kind of important to me. Before I start explaining my story I want give a description of myself. I’m 26 years old male (black) at 5’8 with an athletic...
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Reddit by Jsc084 Aug 10th

SAG project - is any of this normal/acceptable?

Looking for advice from anyone familiar with SAG indie productions. I booked a **principal speaking role** in a \~$5M SAG-AFTRA feature and have already worked two days. The production is listed on SAG’s Signatory Search as **“Conditional Start.”** The...
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Reddit by Drecasso_Ent Aug 10th

LA Actors — Which Managers Actually Help You Move From Co-Star to Guest Star/Recurring?

For the LA actors in here — who are some theatrical managers you’d genuinely recommend for an actor who already has professional TV credits, is SAG-AFTRA, has solid current materials, and is trying to make the jump from co-star-level work into more guest...
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Reddit by TheSkyrimChild Aug 10th

[PAID] Looking for VAs for my Skyrim Machinima Series (Episodes 1-9)

Hi guys! I'm looking for voice actors for my Skyrim machinima series. It's sort of a mix between Skyrim roleplay and machinima-style cutscenes, that touches on the themes of morality and then unexpectedly goes meta. As the plot serves more like an extension...
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Reddit by Ok_Marketing_1486 Aug 10th

Need Help Making a Character My Own

So I'll cut straight to the chase, me and my group of friends like to cast and perform musicals together, and I'm really dead-set on playing Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors (and potentially Hermes in Hades Town). But I worry a lot about slipping into a...
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Reddit by babyzombee Aug 9th

I LOVE seeing new faces in shows!!

I just started watching Sterling Point on prime and the actors in this show are just phenomenal. i’ve gotten into the habit of really observing actors whenever i’m watching a show or movie nowadays and i was so so impressed with all of the actors...
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Reddit by mamamiafml Aug 9th

My red flag bs detector is going off on this Don Toliver post

I Think theyre just hiring security guards but they're calling it casting for music video. They need 30 security guards for each date of the tour to "play body guards." Has anyone done this gig on a previous show and can vouch for its legitmacy? The ai art is...
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Reddit by skii92 Aug 9th

Casting for a YouTube production: Can you pass as an addict on Skid Row?

Our production team is casting a highly specific, extremely realistic acting challenge for a client's upcoming YouTube video. We want to see if you have the chops to completely disappear into a role in a real-world environment on camera. **The Concept:** Can...
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Reddit by Adorable_Ad386 Aug 9th

Missing lower teeth. Dream ruined?

I had an accident a few years ago which meant I had to have my four bottom front teeth extracted. I since have had a 4 unit bridge fitted on two implants. I haven't worked in tv/film since before the surgery but I've been really missing acting and am...
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Reddit by _xWinterx_ Aug 9th

A word to people just starting this.

One piece of advice for voice actors: take your name seriously. This might seem like a small thing, but I think your professional name is worth putting some thought into. It can be really tempting to pick something that sounds cool at the time. Maybe you use...
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