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Do Things for the Right Reasons by zeromalarki • last post May 9th
Hey guys, this is just an opinion piece post based on some things I've been trying to figure out and deal with, which I hope will help but I'm open to having a discussion about it. ​ Recently I put out a scene we shot based on the Jack Reacher novels. It was myself playing the titular character and my friend playing Finlay. It was a little bit different to the Amazon show, but it had the same source material. I shared it a few places, but I stated that I wasn't mad in love with my acting, but to go easy on me. Some people were genuinely very nice and complimentary, others chose not to heed my request to do things for the right reasons. The videos and assorted comments weren't on Reddit - they were on YouTube or Instagram, but they chose not to remember the human, or to behave like they would in real life. I had two choices: ignore them, or engage them. The smart thing to do would be to just ignore them - don't get triggered. Life is too short. Some people will always be assholes. Unfortunately, this isn't the way I play, or feel like I can play. It takes far too much self-restraint not to call people out on their nonsense for me. So I replied to them - I agreed that it wasn't my best acting, but I wanted to know what they did with themselves, or what they hoped to achieve by posting such negative words. Of course, they didn't respond. Now this following paragraph is generally more aimed at the keyboard warrior critics out there, because I don't think the vast majority of people in the acting subreddit would disagree with this, but here it goes: I'm not saying that all acting is good, or all filmmaking, music production, comedy or writing is good. It's totally OK to critique mainstream/popular works/commercial work because we've either paid money for it, don't like what message it contains (politics/philosophy particularly), or we see it has an effect on our society. However, taking aim at people who aren't high up the food chain? Come on. Sometimes their work sucks, sometimes the creators are on an off day, in a funk, or at the start of their career. Some people just aren't "born with it". It is what it is. In any case though, if you don't know that person, do you think you're doing them any favours by giving them anything other than constructive feedback? Some of you might think you're giving tough love, but how is it love if you don't even know the person you're directing your words to? Do you think that they should call it a day early on their career to save them the heartache? Let them make their own decisions. Or be honest - you're really doing this out of either narcissism or sociopathy. Or maybe you've had a shit day, or don't like something about this person and think you can make yourself feel better by making someone else feel bad? Well, how about don't? ​ Back to the actors: When you aren't a "successful actor", people will attack you for your acting if they don't agree with your political stance, or again because they don't like something about you. Some might even attack your acting even if you are successful. Separating the artist from the art can always be difficult. I can't stand Laurence Fox's political stance or his endeavours with it, but I can respect he's not a bad actor, even if I hopefully don't see a show with him in it again. Perhaps they know that most actors have huge insecurities about their abilities and their market worth. Our self-doubt is so large that having someone confirm these feelings is incredibly hurtful. We often feel like we ought to quit anyway. My advice however is probably pretty obvious - don't quit. At least not because some bozo who likely hasn't achieved squat with their lives tries to stick the knife in. And don't quit because you feel "you'll never make it". Here's the secret: most of us won't. The cards are stacked so high, that only a minute fraction of people can make it as professionals without having to work side hustles etc. to pay the bills. Remember, or figure out why you want to act. If it's because you love the feeling of living and playing as a character? Because you love the feeling of being on set? Because you're creative and this is the only way you know how? There are a ton of reasons. Some that I might call more valid than others, but these are matters of my own personal opinion. If anyone is acting because they believe they'll become famous and rich, I do wonder why they think that. I mean, I would be lying if I didn't have a little bit of that misguided spark in my head telling me that is what I want in my life. Sometimes I wonder if I'm still pursuing acting as a "sunk cost fallacy" - still trying to re-coop what I spent on training and the time invested. A way of getting anywhere, so that I can say "ha! You all doubted me, but here I am!". However, I have told myself that if the feeling that these thoughts are my driving factors for pursuing acting are greater than the empowerment I get from playing a role, working with great people and being involved with set and cast life, then I need to reconsider where I am and what I want to do. So what it boils down to is this. Something that many of you have likely considered whilst others have yet to stop and give time to contemplate - do things for the right reasons. Whether you are pursuing acting, or considering quitting. Make the choice for the right reasons. Nobody can tell you what those reasons are, we all have our own processes of weighing up what means more or less to us in life. I cannot tell you what your dreams are, or how you should pursue them (though please be kind to yourself and others) but look to yourself for what matters. Don't listen to some incel (probably) clown who hasn't got the guts to give something hard a go. Successful people aren't the ones out there shitting on others in youtube or Instagram comment threads. They likely don't have the time. Have fun and stay safe.
New Voice Actor needing feedback with Character reel. Any and all thoughts are appreciated! by Zig-Kun • last post May 9th
Just 2 Brothers Need help starting are Voice Acting Career. by Rocklight124 • last post May 9th
I need advice or Help. Not sure how to phrase it. I live in Oklahoma city, and My little Brother and I are looking into becoming Voice Actors. But first need a place to start. We have experience have been doing it for are friends and family for over 10 years. We don't have money for equipment right now, but Need help finding out how to start. And hopefully making money. Sorry if this is in the wrong place. This is my first time here.
Any majors that you can double major with theater/acting? by QballRMe • last post May 9th
I really want to be an actor, and I think that I might be good at it, but I was interested to know if there is a way that I can double major with acting and something else. Acting is what I really want to do, but I know that it is a unstable career and I want to try to have something to fall back on.
Changing last name by Professional_Sun4351 • last post May 9th
Anyone here that is going to change their last name to be an actor? I’m thinking about it, and if you’re going to how do you think of a new last name? I was thinking about Nicolas Coppola that is now Nicolas Cage because of his favorite comic book character, so that could work
I told my father I'd like to become an actor when we were discussing my career choices, and he just laughed and said ok by TalismanHD • last post May 9th
For info, I'm fifteen and I've been thinking about career choices for about two years now and acting has always been one I wanted to pursue.
I'm not sure where my career is going by darshlakhwani • last post May 9th
So, to give you guys some background: I'm 21 Male (from India), I'm a computer engineering student but I've been acting on the side since my degree started which is about 3 years now. Things have just started to happen for me, I booked my third commercial recently (booked the first one in September 2021). One of the 2 commercials I did before still airs on TV and it has attracted quite a few eyeballs and I've been auditioning more frequently since. I get shortlisted a lot but I don't book very often which I've realised is the nature of this industry. What I'm confused about if I want to go full-time in acting. I've auditioned for big shows as well but I didn't get any of them and I feel low because of that quite often. Also working on set and meeting people has made me realise that this is a tough profession. Even if you are a working actor, it takes a lot of luck and hard-work to have a stable career and make a living and also be happy (satisfied). On the other hand, a career in computers is slowly fading out because I give most of time to acting and I'm not really interested in computers but I'm not sure if I'm choosing right. What if I work as an actor but never "make it"? I know I'm young but there are a ton of people at my age or even younger doing better work and booking more jobs and looking at a stable career. I'm not feeling it. I'm confident in my ability and hard-work but sometimes the ugly side of the industry and the rejection just get to me. Any advice would help :)
What can I do at home to become a better actor? by Ok_Concern5444 • last post May 9th
I am attending a school with drama as a field, so I get to practice there with some people. But how can I practice on the weekends and breaks from school, so that I can become a better actor and autidioneer?
Best day jobs for actors? by j0rdan21 • last post May 9th
My apologies if this seems like a silly question. I’m doing everything I can to put my (primarily voice) acting career first. I live in LA, I have an agent, and I’ve worked on a handful of projects, which I’m all very thankful for. I currently work afternoons/nights at a coffee shop, which has worked out with my schedule fairly well. However, the management has always been a problem and I was recently threatened with violence by a customer, so I would honestly be happy to leave at this point. The main problem is that I’m diabetic so I am trying to find something that offers reasonable health insurance and similar flexibility in scheduling. I also have a MFA in acting, which I originally pursued so that I could teach a couple classes at a university and avoid this type of situation entirely. Unfortunately, attaining such a position seems to be much easier said than done. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much :)
Any voiceover actors that have worked outside your own country? by TAVEL2oo • last post May 9th
Hello fellow actors, Those of you who do voiceovers, I have a question. Do you submit within your country only? I often hear that you can do voiceover work from anywhere and if this is true, this would open up more opportunities. However, I would like to hear from someone who has actually done it. If you're American and done voice over work for Canada (or vice versa or another country), what was the process? Did you work from your home country? Did they fly you? How do you get paid? Do you need to get a work visa? Thank you if you can shed a light on this mystery for me.
What's the current way of thinking about putting uncredited background roles on your resume and IMDb? by AwardLosingFilmmaker • last post May 9th
Back when I was an actor, if you wanted to be taken seriously you didn't list extra roles, no matter how big the show. For those of you who are working actors, has this way of thinking changed? I'm usually not thrilled to look up what someone claims on their resume is a role on a big show and see that on IMDb it's "tennis player #3 (uncredited)".
I am looking for a couple of female voice actors for an animated series on YouTube and Newgrounds. [Paid work] by ChaoPatel • last post May 9th
The Payment rate will be around 18 to 20 dollars since it’s on the first episode. The series will be about a show that is mocking reality tv shows in the most crazy and insane way. I am looking for a couple of voice actors that can do several characters that is possibly all different. One is a an angry woman who mostly hates everyone around her. And another one is an Marine shooter who is Irish and speaks Hungarian. Another one is a Christian little girl who believes in Jesus and God. And another one would be a psychotic girl who gets excited over things. And another one would be a killer who also loves cats. And another character would be a female scientist who is awkward and would always get picked on the most. They will be PayPal payments if that is optional. I hope that you have a good day and stay safe for this year.
Auditions by BMCA2001 • last post May 9th
I’m not trying to come off any sort of way if this is a good thing, but I am a very new actor, but all my auditions have been for lead roles, which I kind of been hoping to get co star auditions to start out. Not that those are easier in anyway, but more in the sense to build my confidence as an actor. Is there anything I can do to be able to get co star auditions?
No Submission Note on Actors Access by actionj32 • last post May 9th
There’s a role that I really want to submit for on ActorsAccess because I have a particular experience that they are looking for! In the description they specifically say “PLEASE INCLUDE SUBMISSION NOTE” to talk about the experience that you have. BUT the option to “leave a note for casting” isn’t showing up on the submission page. I’ve tried it on my computer & my phone and there is nowhere to leave a submission note. All of the other casting calls have it so it seems like just this one. Should I still go ahead and submit for it even though I can’t add a submission note?
Why do you want to act? by dmdrwithjeremy • last post May 8th
My reason is :Immortality. I want something of me to exist a hundred years from now. "A Trip to the Moon" is 120 years old and it's neat to think that those actors are in in way still around after they have long passed. Look at the Barrymore family. I'd like my great great grandkids be able to see me. Actors never dissappear from the world. I want to know what your reasons are.
Actions by SolidEasy • last post May 8th
So in movies, all the actions that happen, dates, fights, touching (physical acts) are they all scripted as well or do the actors just have to anticipate what to do for their characters? I’ve just been wondering how it works when it comes to any type of action the actors do.
Is becoming an actress really that hard? by Sufficient888 • last post May 8th
I’ve wanted to act since I was 4-years- old. I fell in love with the occupation but after my parents divorced, my life changed significantly. I experienced a lot of physical, emotional, and mental abuse. To say the least, I took on a lot of self-doubt and insecurities at a very young age. Now I’m 24, almost 25 and while I’ve graduated from college, I can’t help but to think about following this dream I’ve washed for so long. I’m not saying that my situation is special, but I want to know is it possible for me to start an acting career now is it too late/hard for me to catch up with all of the amazing and brilliant actors on this subreddit?
Feel like my family don’t support or understand the mindset and drive of being an actor by EmotionalWrecker • last post May 8th
So I’m posting this here because it’s a community of actors. I’m 99% certain you can understand. I’m currently working two survival jobs, doing two courses for a side hustle and trying to find work as an actor. I’m represented and getting about one paid job a month (low pay). My family don’t understand why I don’t spend money or why I’m always working. I’ve tried explaining that I am willing to sacrifice for a lifestyle I want to live. I am willing to work every day to financially survive and take low paid jobs. I’ve had family members argue with me cause I refuse to save up 2K for a holiday. I tried saying that kind of money can pay for headshots, showreels, accent classes, stage combat as well as rent etc. I just feel very isolated. I have friends who are actors and they completely get it! My family just don’t and it’s so so so frustrating! Any one in a similar position or have any words of wisdom? Please?
Beginner Voice Actor by iamfroott • last post May 8th
Hello! I am beginning to dabble in Voice acting and am looking for a bit of advice. I currently have a Shure MV7 microphone running on XLR into a Universal Audio Bolt1 interface. It’s a dynamic cardioid. I have been looking into condensers because i’ve heard they’re really good for voice acting and the hit i’ve messed with condensers i’ve loved the sound. Question being, should I stick with the Shure MV7 or go with a condsenor like an AT2035 or an AKGP220? TL;DR: Need advice between choosing condenser or Shure MV7.