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Negotiating a commercial extension as a non-union actor with no rep. by CliffOliver • last post Sep 22nd
I booked a regional commercial a few months ago that has impressed the client that they want to put the commercial on cable in two markets and potentially nationwide. They sent me the rates and they seem reasonable, but I think there’s wiggle room to negotiate for more. I understand that they can say no to any proposal, but if you were to negotiate in good faith what would be an appropriate amount/increase to ask for?
What type of work other than acting can a Degree in Acting be usefull for? by yafugginfruit • last post Sep 22nd
I went to drama school in the UK about 5 years ago and completed a BA Hons in Acting. Given how the last few years has made this already difficult industry even worse, I am thinking of calling it quits on the acting. Are there any fields that my degree would be a bonus in? I often hear that most agents began as actors, some TV presenters too. Any ideas as to where I could earn a living?
International actors in non-english speaking countries (specifically Japanese actors but asking any) by I_am_u_as_r_me • last post Sep 22nd
I’ve always wondered if an American actor or actress would benefit more from an over seas market. Do you find this to be true? Assuming an actor learns the language of the native land and assuming that country has a film industry. It is a guess but it seems like there would be potential less competition as far as casting, yes there would be potentially fewer roles but way less competition than in the US.
Advice for a project by CStarling4 • last post Sep 22nd
For my Art Entrepreneurship, I have to create a hypothetical business that has to do with my major, that being theatre. I finally came up with an idea and wanted to hear opinions. Again this isn’t a real business, it’s hypothetical. A casting company for everyone, big directed to women, lgbt, disabled and minorities. Being be three of those I thought this would be a good business. But I’d love to hear feedback. My first idea was coming up with a website. One that is inviting, promoted by popular actors who got those ideals, the site being easy to navigate including larger text, text to speech and subtitles on any videos or pictures.
stage names by alleglorys7 • last post Sep 22nd
i was recently thinking about acquiring a stage name for many reasons. firstly because i have an ethnic name (first name is very close to the english alternate and surname is only 4 letters but people still struggle) so i don’t want to deal with people constantly mispronouncing it. do actors usually change their full name or just their surname? and do actors ever receive hate for changing their real name (especially ethnic actors)? if you guys could give a name to a 18 year old female, meditteranean looking with curly/wavy hair and distinct features what pops into your mind?
I want to be an actor but I have bad acne by KrymIsHere • last post Sep 22nd
I know this is a frequently asked question but what do I do?
LA auditions-Actors Access, Backstage etc (pre Covid!) by lindtwa09 • last post Sep 21st
For acting auditions in LA (pre covid, I know things are weird now), when submitting online to sites like these: 1-how many auditions on average did you get invited to a wk/month? 2-what was the turn around time or lead time that you usually got? (same day in 2 hours? 2 wks out? the day before?)
Any Atlanta Actors here? by soz_babe • last post Sep 21st
After several mental breakdowns I am finally taking my leap of faith into acting. Any advice and for those taking/taken acting classes, what class do you recommend?
Is it a bad idea to reach out to agents and/or managers if you have training and a reel, but no professional credits? by Full_Temperature_179 • last post Sep 21st
I have no professional acting credits. I’ve been in 2 student films, paid to have a scene made with a great company in LA, and I have a few acting clips that I made with other actors from my school. I think my reel looks awesome, but I’m 22 years old and I have no real credits. Is it too soon to reach out to managers and/or agents?
SAG Question by MrLeakyToaster • last post Sep 21st
I’m an aspiring actor/director and I don’t have my SAG card yet. Could I become SAG eligible even if it’s just working enough hours on my own film? Could I even get myself a SAG card if I direct a SAG short and put myself in it? I’m sure there’s some reason this wouldn’t work or else everyone would do it but I haven’t been able to find any information on it.
[PAID] Looking for 4 voice actors for 3D-animated short film, "SHATTERED". Cantonese-speaking ability required for 3 roles. Pay around $100 — rate negotiable! by bloopedyblap • last post Sep 21st
Hi! I am creating a 3D-animated short film for my senior thesis that will primarily be in Cantonese and feature a Chinese-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. We’re currently seeking voice actors for our film, specifically three Cantonese-speaking voice actors. ​ * **SCOTT — $100:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chinese-American male. He is a passionate and dedicated artist who is growing into his identity. Although he is confident when he goes to the city to take pictures, he struggles to connect with his parents and express his dreams. Scott’s Cantonese speaking ability is limited. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK SOME CANTONESE. LGBTQ+ actors encouraged to apply.* * **DEDI — $100:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. Although he has traditional values and acts stern and inexpressive, he used to be a passionate photographer. However, he gave up his love in order to provide for the family, and along the way, he hardened his heart to dreams. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **MAMI — $75:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. She is the type of mother to overworry and nag because she values her family above all else. She is the glue holding this family together. Although she has traditional values, she just wants to understand her son. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **BABY SCOTT — $50:** A 5-7 years old Chinese-American toddler. He is curious, creative, bubbly, and loving. He admires and loves his parents. ​ In addition to voicing the lines, we would also require you to record a video of your mouth, so we can have lip sync reference for the animators— this would also be compensated. Rates are negotiable! **If you are interested,** [**please record yourself performing these audition lines**](https://tinyurl.com/shattered-voice-casting)**, and send your demo submissions to me by email! You can also** [**check out our Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/shattered_thesis/)**.** If you know anyone who might be interested in these roles, please send this post their way. It’s not often you get to see Cantonese in American films, much less animated films, and it’s really important to us that we are authentic to our story. :\^)
Which will give me a head-start: buying custom reels or more classes? by An-Actual-Vampire1 • last post Sep 21st
Hi, I bought a custom acting reel from Acting and Voice Studios for about $750. In my opinion, it was not worth the money because I’m barely in the scene in comparison with my scene partner. At the same time, the quality is pretty good and I have an IMDB credit now (not that it means much for a 2-minute video lol). I looked online and other places look like they offer worse production quality but the reels are about half the price. How soon is it to buy more demo reels? I’m a new actor (have only taken tao serious acting classes) and according to people here, you can see that in the video (which is totally ok). Should I wait until I take more classes first? I’m getting inpatient because I have been acting for a months now and barely got a supporting role in a student short film.
[HIRING] Actors/Actresses for 30 second selfie video ad. Online/Remote gig. ($30) by buxhzk • last post Sep 21st
Hi I am looking for native English speaking actors who can create aquick testimonial video for our product. You can film the video in your mobile phone and submit. Video length : 30 \~ 60 secondsWe will provide you the script to create the video.You have to be a native English speaker.When you send me message / chat request. Please send the following \- Your Country name \- Link to any one of your social profiles (IG , FB , Twitter)this is to verify you are who you say you are. (We won't be making this info or your name public. Its only for verification) ​ Payment : Paypal / Crypto Thanks
Spanish speaker actors? here are some monologues i just found to practice! (not mine... i really like the work of the author) by pr00thmatic • last post Sep 21st
[PAID] Looking for 4 voice actors for 3D-animated short film, "SHATTERED". Cantonese-speaking ability required for 3 roles. Pay around $100 — rate negotiable! by bloopedyblap • last post Sep 21st
Hi! I am creating a 3D-animated short film for my senior thesis that will primarily be in Cantonese and feature a Chinese-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY. We’re currently seeking voice actors for our film, specifically three Cantonese-speaking voice actors. * **SCOTT — $100:** A 17-18 year old, queer Chinese-American male. He is a passionate and dedicated artist who is growing into his identity. Although he is confident when he goes to the city to take pictures, he struggles to connect with his parents and express his dreams. Scott’s Cantonese speaking ability is limited. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK SOME CANTONESE. LGBTQ+ actors encouraged to apply.* * **DEDI — $100:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. Although he has traditional values and acts stern and inexpressive, he used to be a passionate photographer. However, he gave up his love in order to provide for the family, and along the way, he hardened his heart to dreams. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **MAMI — $75:** A middle-aged Chinese immigrant. She is the type of mother to overworry and nag because she values her family above all else. She is the glue holding this family together. Although she has traditional values, she just wants to understand her son. *\*MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK CANTONESE.* * **BABY SCOTT — $50:** A 5-7 years old Chinese-American toddler. He is curious, creative, bubbly, and loving. He admires and loves his parents. In addition to voicing the lines, we would also require you to record a video of your mouth, so we can have lip sync reference for the animators— this would also be compensated. Rates are negotiable! **If you are interested,** [**please record yourself performing these audition lines**](https://tinyurl.com/shattered-voice-casting)**, and send your demo submissions to me by email! You can also** [**check out our Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/shattered_thesis/)**.** If you know anyone who might be interested in these roles, please send this post their way. It’s not often you get to see Cantonese in American films, much less animated films, and it’s really important to us that we are authentic to our story. :\^)
Stage fright and a complete loss of confidence by memelcha • last post Sep 21st
Hey everyone! Summarizing for context: i’ve always wanted to be an actress, took some classes here and there, but never had the guts to really go after it. So I quit. Many years went by, and after a big career crisis during the pandemic, I decided to give it another go. I thought being older would help me navigate all those feelings of “not being good enough”, but they’re catching up with me again, and to make it worse, now I feel i’m “too old” for this. I took a musical theatre class on Sunday, and when it was my turn to perform, I completely froze and went into full panic mode (i have anxiety and i’m in therapy). I’ve been taking singing classes for years and still couldn’t do anything, I just broke down, it was very embarrassing. That triggered a complete loss of confidence. I’ve been trying to record some monologues, but just can’t do anything. I feel I suck and will never get better and all those doubts and horrible feelings. I am trying not to be too hard on myself, and trying to give myself more time until the bad feeling passes, since it was only 2 days ago. I just wanted to ask you for advice on how to keep going. If you ever felt this way, how did you overcome it, how did you build up your confidence again. Also, for those of you with performance anxiety/stage fright, what helps you with it? Thanks ❤️
Best long term career type jobs for actors that haven’t broken through yet? by throwawayjob7789 • last post Sep 21st
I’ve been in a weird place with acting for a few years now. Handful of pins but no major bookings yet. I’ve been waiting tables & bartending for years but as I’m getting ‘older’ I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m still ‘young’ enough to get an actual career, so I wanted to see what other people do on here outside of survival type jobs. I’m not a corporate person and I don’t want that life even if I wasn’t an actor. I’ve been exploring tech sales, IT support, and real estate. Industries that have decent entry level jobs that are remote, start around 50k in New York, and have pathways for upward mobility. I’m heavily leaning toward real estate since it’s the most flexible and dynamic, but obviously the most challenging out of the 3. What do you guys do? I’d love to be inspired. It’s a hard pill to swallow realising acting just isn’t happening for me like I’ve wanted it to for so long, but I do believe I will break through one day, so it’s important to have that flexibility to take it as seriously as I can without sacrificing making actual adult money in life. Thanks guys!
what should i expect?? by nightingalestales • last post Sep 21st
hi everyone!! so here’s the deal: in early august i sent in a submission to be an extra in a movie which required a special skill, and it was an open casting call. over a month goes by and i’ve come to terms with the fact that they don’t want me for it. then like 3 days ago i get an email saying they want me to audition for one of the lead roles and they send me a script. they gave me like 2 days to send it in, which i did. they asked for amateur actors to apply because i guess they are prioritizing this skill, but i have literally no idea what to expect with this whole audition process. my only other acting experience was being an extra once (aside from school plays), but i feel pretty okay about the tape i sent in. i guess i’m mainly worried about how long it might take to find out if i got the role. also it sounds pretty silly, but if i don’t get this role, does it mean i won’t be in it at all??? i’m just so new to all this that i have no idea what to expect. thanks :D
How can I emulate this type of voice with Audacity? (Cerebrates from StarCraft) by fukin_skelly • last post Sep 21st
Here's a prime example: https://youtu.be/P3S0v77H-PU I'm aiming for a cunning voice for a project I'm working on. When I hear the phrase "cunning voice", I immediately think of this character. I'm not a voice actor but my friend is a professional voice actor. Not even he can emulate the voice of the character speaking in the first 20 secs of this video. He says there's way too much modularity for him. It doesn't have to be exact, or even close to exact. But does anyone have any tips? What sort of effects should I shoot for? I hear some reverb, but not sure what else. And in terms of recording the voice itself, how should I be speaking? I can make my voice sound like him, but the cadence the character has is really difficult to emulate. Never really done any voice acting, and like I said this doesn't have to be perfect. But my voice definitely has a wide range of possibilities (perfect Joe Swanson impression, can speak really high pitched above falsetto, things like that) so I'm sure I can do it.
Is it worth joining Actors Equity as an actor who is basically starting out professionally? by sailawaysweetstargal • last post Sep 21st
(My apologies if this isn’t the right place) I’m a young NJ/NY based actor who is looking to step up into more professional opportunities. I have an opportunity to join Actors Equity through their Open Access option (where membership is open to any stage actor who has worked professionally on a theatre production in the US, which I have done) However, the dues and fees are pretty hefty and right now I don’t have anything in the horizon that can justify saying yes and start paying the initiation fee (I don’t have an agent, I haven’t been able to attend any calls in NY, etc.) I’d love the opportunity to gain more opportunities for auditions and down the road if a great opportunity happens and I can join Equity that way, that would be awesome, but I’m wondering if it is worth joining Equity now or if it would be better if I stayed non-union and continued to audition around and hope for the best? Any advice is greatly appreciated. I can also clarify or answer any questions if needed. Thanks in advance!