So im visiting Atlanta in a little bit. Im planning on maybe moving soon. I wanted to know where in Atlanta are most of the auditions held. I would want to get an apartment near by. Where would you recommend?
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I'm looking for actors who have been in rehearsal with playwrights to guest on the playwriting podcast Theatrically Speaking. The more experience with living playwrights, the better. Rewrites, changes during production, how to use them during rehearsal, etc. Bring your experiences. Recording schedule can be flexible, around 25 minutes. Guests are paired. You would need a microphone and a quiet room.
I just got my first LA agent a few months back. I don't get sent out by them very often, and all the things I've booked, I booked on my own and give them a cut of the money. For the last three years, I've done Universal Studios Horror Nights as a scare actor. Its more of a "day job" for me, then a legit acting gig, since I focus more on theatrical and commercial. It pays my bills during the fall, and I've done it for years. It doesn't interfere with other acting gigs/auditions, and I can take a few nights off if needed (if I book something else). Am I going to have to give my agent a cut of this? I was thinking of just not even telling them. If I give them a cut, I'll have to go out and find another day job during this, since my bills won't be covered by the paycheck after I pay them, since its basically minimum wage. My contract states that they take a cut of Film, TV, commercial, print, and legitimate theater. But then says "and other acting jobs". So that could mean anything. Thoughts? Of course, if I tell them, they'll say I have to give them a cut, since they're never gonna turn down money. But I talked to other scare actors last year and they told me they absolutely do not give agents a cut of their weekly check from scare acting.
Hey guys, I'm a male actor, 18-24 range , and I have longer hair (medium-ish length, up to my upper lip) in my current headshots and demo clips. Anyways, I'm planning on getting new headshots soon and to also start sporting a shorter cut, think crew cut/buzz cut territory. So in your own opinion, do you think it would still be a good idea to submit with my current demo clips until I'm able to update it with the shorter haircut or do I have basically start over again collecting clips? (Ah, the good ol' need clips to get cast, but need to get cast to get clips conundrum.) One other option is to self tape a few scenes for the meantime. P.S. I currently don't have an agent to consult, but I'm thinking getting one in the next 6 months or so. Thanks in advance!
This is a long post but hopefully it will help other actors here. My agent (One of the bigger commercial agents in LA) hit me up about doing a non-union (I'm SAG-E) digital spot for a toy company. The agreed upon terms was that it would be for digital broadcast only with two years usage for a $500 flat rate. I show up on set and it turns out it is a huge production for one of the biggest toy companies in the world promoting arguably the biggest film franchise in the world. I get covid tested, drop off my wardrobe, eat breakfast, and go through hair and makeup. While in the makeup trailer I hear a producer say that this will be on TV. It turns out that this is a National TV Spot. So I ask one of the producers if this is digital only spot. She acts all coy but immediately grabs a talent release and asks me to sign it. The talent release says they can use my image however they like in perpetuity. So I call my agent and he tells me not to sign it because the agreement was for it to be just a digital spot for that rate and he tells me that he will call them. So I return the talent release to the producer and I inform her that there must be some confusion because the agreement we made was for a digital spot. She tells me that she will talk to the higher ups about it. So I'm sitting in an RV for awhile when this producer comes storming in and tells the other producer to pull up the casting sheets because, "it is for TV and we aren't paying anymore." He then walks right out without acknowledging me. I call my agent back and he tells me to stand by because they are trying to work it out. He then asks me what I think is fair in terms of payment. Since it is a national TV spot I say that there should be a buyout of some sort. I ask for $2000 on top of the session fee but let him know I would settle for $1000 since I'm already there. So I'm just sitting there twiddling my thumbs when the big boss comes over and says,"Hey, man. I'm sorry but this client sucks and they refuse to pay anymore money." He goes on to say that the original agreement was a miscommunication on their end and that it's only a couple shots that they need me for. I tell him that I can't agree to be featured heavily in a National TV Commercial for just $500 and he releases me from the commercial and then informs me that they won't be paying me for my time. I contest this since I have already been there for three hours and have brought wardrobe, been tested, and had makeup applied to my face. He says that is too bad and that my agent will just have to fight it out with the toy company. This is not the first time a large corporation has pulled a bait and switch on me. Earlier this month, I negotiated a higher fee for the whole cast when I read a contract and realized they were using a spot for TV when they said it was only for digital use. So the big lesson to take away here is that you should always read your contracts and make sure your agent gets the contract beforehand. I am also seriously considering biting the bullet and joining SAG now even though I work a lot of non-union commercials. So would you stick to your guns and walk away from a job or would you keep your mouth shut and just do the commercial???
I think this story is a really telling one about how competitive the acting industry is in Hollywood. This guy has been acting for years and it seems like the industry is uber-competitive and there are no hopes of it getting any easier. Even as we see a proliferation of new content platforms and studios, the trade just isn't providing a stable enough income for so many of those pursuing it. What does everyone think about this? Original Post [Here](https://uncomfortablybrown.com/my-parents-were-right-i-should-have-chosen-engineering-as-a-career-choice-not-acting/)
I'm nearing the end of animating a film and need voice actors for multiple roles. This is my first ever full length film I've animated and gotten voice work done professionally so I don't know how much it will cost. For some more info I have roles with just a few lines, but I also have the main characters with a significant amount of lines. Is there a way to know about how much it will cost based on the amount of lines? I'm new to this sub, so sorry if my format isn't quite right.
How do I know what to pay for voice actors? I'm about to start looking for voice actors for an animated film I just finished. I have about 15-20 characters that I need voiced and I want to know how much it will cost to have them all done.
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Rate is $20 to record a few phrases for an upcoming short film. Timeline is within the next month or so. Send your voice examples over or feel free to do an example recording (something like "God Dammit!!") Thanks!
Idk how to explain properly but In theatre class, theatre and whenever I act people will give critiques (obviously) but it’s never about me sounding monotone. I’ve even asked about it and they say no but I sound monotoned to myself. In recordings and just listening to myself, I sound monotoned but no one agrees. Idk what to do cause I find it hard to focus on other aspects when this is plaguing my mind. Maybe anxiety but again, what am I meant to do about that as an actor?
I have quite a few friends in theatre, but after a change in course and focusing on a film career, I've created new actor friends (film) who are just beyond sociable. I'm talking about going out constantly, sharing drinks, partying, and who appear "aesthetically pleasing" (I don't mean this insultingly, I just don't *fit* into the crowd). I thought I was sociable and fun to be around but recently found no desire to do any of these things with people I work with, even if I've been invited multiple times. Will this hinder me as an actor? I'm not even very introverted, but I just don't care to spend excess time with people I don't mesh with. Should I just push through and force myself to socialize for the benefit of my career? Reminder, I get along well with most people, just don't feel close to those in the film community and am worried about making connections. Also, I'm 22 for reference and on the edge of graduating college!
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
hi everyone, i have a few self-tapes to do that involve another person in the scene and was wondering if there was someone who could help me out with this. my friends/family all have insane schedules and i would more than likely like to do this with other actors. Bonus if you're from toronto as i'd love to meet new people from toronto so we could chat about the industry/our experiences. TIA!
Hey! We are checking if different ways to record company by different ethnicities effect prospects differently. The actors are welcome from all genders and ethnical backgrounds. The pay is $35 per video of a testimonial for different services background outside and next to a house OR inside next to dinner table. Limited spots : 25. Please DM if interested.
I've written a script for a prologue that's part of a bigger animated project. This prologue will be used as a basis for a trailer for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the rest of the project. The project falls under the fantasy-adventure genre, taking place in a world you'd commonly associate with fantasy, with creatures such as fairies, giants, goblins, etc. We have room for **3 more voice actors** to play three more characters, and the kinds of voices we need are as follows... * A **male voice** for an elderly character, should sound like he's in his late 70s, very forgetful and stubborn * A **female voice** for a cynical kind of character, showing a disinterested demeanor with a bit of an edge to her. * A **female voice** for an egotistical kind of character, thinks very highly of herself, is very greedy, and gives off that "if I want something I take it" kind of a vibe. But she shows signs of vulnerability. In regards to pay, it'd be at a rate based on finished minutes of voice acting work, for example... * 0-2 minutes/300 words or less would equal out to around $100 to $250 * 2-5 minutes/300 to 750 words would range out to $250 to $500 * 5-15 minutes/750 to 2250 words range out to $500 to $750 * 15-30 minutes/2250 to 4500 words range out to $750 to $1000 * 30-45 minutes/ 4500 to 6000 words range out to $1000 to $1250 * $45+ minutes/6000+ words range out to a custom quote agreed by the voice actor and director Payment can either be through PayPal or Venmo. If there are any questions please let me know and if you want to know a little bit more about the project I'd be happy to share more info with all potential voice actors. DM me if you are interested and link me to your *Discord* as that'd be the best place to contact me. Hope to hear from many who are interested and thanks for taking the time to read.
Hey so I'm going to an interview/audition at 5PM PST today, 3 hours and 15 minutes after I make this post, and it's to be an actor at a haunted corn maze in my city for a bit of extra money for a month or two. The problem is that the part I'm trying out for is supposed to be a scary clown who still has the mentality of a five year old, and I'm not sure how to do a voice for it. I've tried looking on youtube for help but it's all tips on how to sound like Jigsaw who basically just has a normal ass voice, or how to modulate your voice using programs like audacity. I don't know if a post like this is allowed, but I would really appreciate some help. Thanks :)