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learning voice acting for fun by Diobut • last post May 16th
I've been on the interwebs since I can remember. Watching people do voices on stuff either shooting the shit or making people pissed. The good ol days. To be honest i watch voice actors like P.M. Seymour, ProZD, Gianni and any voice oney ng can cook up and after a while I thought I should give it a try. I have a arm mic i used for streaming i use to record myself, so far i tried doing game quotes from series i know well and web comics, and well it didn't turn out well. Felt i was faking it? Maybe I'm just breaking myself in. Neither the less i come seeking advice and honestly tips for doing voices. Like Kermit, skellator and the lovable broken Japanese English. But I'm a 18 year old male with a voice a bit on the higher pitch side
VA’s In Central Florida? by JCDeLaTorre • last post May 16th
Hi friends, I’m looking for voice actors in the Central Florida/Tampa Bay area for a few projects I have cooking. This will be paid work, of course. I’m looking to build a trusted team/troop that I can collaborate with.
Having pictures on IMDB vs being low key until you book professional work? by chocolateutopia • last post May 16th
based on the amount of crazy people I have met in my life... I really prefer to fly under the radar. I was concerned for a while about whether or not social media was "necessary" for acting, and based on the quality / amount of auditions I've had, even though I haven't broken through yet, I can confidently say that you don't need to do instagram / social media to be an actor, so that's a relief for me. however, with IMDB, I have a ton of short films / some Webseries but I haven't booked any major tv / films, yet. I used to have pictures of myself and screen shots from all the shorts I've done, in addition to my representation listed... but I don't really want to do that anymore. My gut just tells me it's "trying to hard", so I'd prefer at this point to not have any pictures on there, not even a headshot, until I book that first co-star, or honestly, not until I have a few co-stars and a recurring or major role. My reps have all my materials which they submit to breakdowns they receive, and all my shit is on actor's access. I honestly don't even want to famous, I just want to be a working actor. I don't want to put pictures of myself into the public domain until I have money and a lawyer, to protect myself from the absolutely insane amount of crazy people that exist. I may be a bit paranoid, but living in a place like New York, I've had like multiple strangers randomly video tape me with their phone while I'm just simply walking around minding my own business, and just too many encounters with crazy roommates, etc. etc. plus just the general state of the world right now and the direction things seem to be going. I see other actors on my reps' rosters that don't have pictures posted and some of them are like me with only short films and stuff and some have some co-stars, and the TOP actors, the series regulars or guest star actors that have been doing this for 10+ years only have professional photos from major tv/ film projects and publicity stills. that's it. I'd rather fly under the radar until I have that kind of content to post, and perhaps a publicist is doing it, not even me. how do you guys feel about this? for me, I feel like it's more genuine with who I am as a person, my personal values, and how I want to approach this craft longterm / present myself to the industry. Low key, about the work, and not about "trying to be famous", or whatever, you know what I mean. but if it will hold me back by not having my reel posted or a headshot, like if industry people actually scope you out on their beyond your rep's pitches and I will "lose out on work" from not having pictures posted... then yeah I guess ill put my shit up, I'd just really rather not
Is this true- about IMDb credits? by agbellamae • last post May 16th
An actor I worked with said IMDb profiles are only for if you have 3 or more SAG credits. I didn’t know that, I’ve seen tons of profiles for people who have done even just their own self-made projects. She said yes but they won’t be taken seriously by anyone in the industry because it’s unprofessional to let yourself be on IMDb without 3 sag credits. Is this true? Now I’m worried because I’ve been on IMDb for a while. I’m not the one who made my profile, a short film director put me up and put up my photo and everything. Could this hurt me?
Tips for running lines with an actor? by askthepoolboy • last post May 16th
I’m working with a well known actor, and they’d like to occasionally run lines with me. I’ve done it a few times, but I’m never sure how to do it properly. Do I read as if I’m reading for a self-tape audition? Muted and no acting - just reading? And what do I do if he messes up a line? Do we keep going? Do I stop and give him the line? What if it’s just one or two words off? Anyone have tips for this?
What acting agency can I join? by meNathalia • last post May 16th
Hi there, I reside in Cape Town, South Africa and I finally quit my job and want to follow my dream to become an actress. But I have no clue which acting agency I should join. I am looking for some advice please? Thanks in advance.
How to look younger for a role? by Best-Parking-9241 • last post May 15th
What do actors do to make themselves look younger when playing a teenager for a role? Like when a 22- 23-24 year old man is cast to play a 16-17-18 year old teenage boy what do they do to make themselves appear that age? Make up cover up beard shadow? Fringe hair style? What are y’all thoughts on this?
To Be Or Not to be... by WolfRising92 • last post May 15th
So this is a discussion to gain perspective, advice or just opinions. The year 2020 gave me great perspective and I went through a period of intense self development & growth. It was a chaotic year but it was one that I needed. SO much introspection and all aspects I thought thoroughly on. The one that stood out, chasing my dream. My dream of becoming an actor is only now in effect. All my energy and focus is centered on it. However, considering how Covid decided to screw over everything on a global scale, I'm looking at things logically. I'll be pretty new to the industry which has suffered greatly due to this virus. I'll most likely have to take some time searching for a decent agency to represent me. I'll be competing against a lot more experienced and seasoned actors and actresses. How many opportunities will be available to me. Now this doesn't really chip away at my determination to pursue acting as a career. BUT these are questions I have to ask myself. So for those in my position or who have recently been in my position & those who have experience, what are your thoughts on this? (Oh I'm 28 and I have a background in Architecture. So I'll be completely new to the acting field. I don't doubt my ability to achieve what I want though).
NYC Actors Access by JustASmolTownBoi • last post May 15th
Hey all, I moved from LA to the NYC area during the beginning of the pandemic and I’m starting to jump back into acting now that things are getting back to normal. I’ve noticed that there seem to be less New York breakdowns posted on there than LA. Just curious, is this just because of the nature of “less” work and stuff going on in the area? I know Backstage is much bigger here, but are there a lot more postings compared to AA? I know there are some sites listed on the sidebar but I didn’t know if jobs might be double posted or if there’s enough work circulating to justify the subscriptions for other sites. Any other sites you’d recommend for the area? Thanks!
Overseas Non-union Malaysian Film With a budget? Help! by rosencranzand • last post May 15th
A young actor I know just got cast, after a self-tape I did with him for a shoot that is happening In Malaysia. The director is called Yeo Joon Haan It feels fishy to me...Any thoughts, considering the wariness non-union actors should have about overseas projects. I've done some imdb pro sleuthing, but would appreciate any help! #### Company **Amok Films Sdn Bhd** Joon Han Yeo and Boris Kalaidjiev, prods.; Rafflesia Pong, casting mgr. #### Production Description Casting "You Are Here," a English- and Chinese-language comedy to be shot in Malaysia, which includes a sequence where Jesus drops by Kuala Lumpur to escort a dying filmmaker to the Afterlife, as a favour to the Buddha, but can't help giving the filmmaker a hard time about his religious and (un)artistic choices. Production states: "Please note, we posted a similar casting notice for this role and project last year but our production was interrupted by the pandemic. We plan to resume shooting in June/July 2021 (this year). If you have already submitted an application for this role last year, you don't have to submit again. We will consider your earlier submission and any self-tapes you've uploaded. Unless, of course, you want to update your application/self-tape. Thanks very much." #### Roles Collapse All Rolesthis is Jesus as dreamed up by the protagonist of the film; this is Jesus, who, though still a strapping 33-year old in appearance, is 2020 years old at heart; extroverted but a little bitter, loves to talk and is always one minute away from outstaying his welcome.Ethnicity: Middle Eastern, White / European DescentRequired Media: Headshot/PhotoView Application #### Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations Shoots June/July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. #### Compensation & Union Contract Details Professional Pay: $2,500 - $3,500Pays $500 per shoot day (travel to Malaysia, food and lodging provided). It will be a five-to-seven-day shoot but actor should expect to spend 18 to 21 days in Malaysia. Production states: "This period includes a mandatory 7-day quarantine in a hotel, which we will pay for. You will also be required to take a PCR swab test 3 days prior to your flight. We do apologize for the inconvenience but these are our current government requirements. And we do want everyone to feel and be safe on our shoot. Hopefully, the requirements will be eased by June/July!" #### Key Details Seeking talent: Nationwide (Malaysia) ##### Additional Instructions: Production states: "Include videos of previous works or even of you telling us a bit about yourself would help us very much. If you're shortlisted, we will send you a script to record an audition self-tape." #### Additional Materials Director/Producer's IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2373086/?ref\_=nv\_sr\_srsg\_0](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2373086/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) Director's Bio Yeo Joon Han is the writer, producer and director of the only Malaysian films to have won awards at the Venice Film Festival. "Sell Out!" which won the Young Cinema Award in Venice in 2008 made history by being the first Malaysian film to win at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in 2020, 12 years after its world premiere! Michael Atkinson of the Village Voice had this to say about Sell Out!:- “Malaysia is where the shit’s happening now, as evidenced by the fresh sprout of modernism in Yeo Joon Han’s marvelicious Sell Out!, a ceaselessly inventive excoriation of modern industry and reality-show media ... it’s also a loose, rich, beguiling, sometimes sophomoric Godardian triumph” Joon Han recently made a couple of online short films in China with his Bulgarian Director of Photography, Boris Kalaidjiev. Shanghai 4AM was viewed over 30 million times within the first 3 days of its release while Chongqing 4AM was viewed over 125 million times in its first week of release on Youku as well as other online platforms. Boris and Joon Han will be reuniting for "You Are Here." Shanghai 4AM [https://vimeo.com/amokfilms/shanghai4am](https://vimeo.com/amokfilms/shanghai4am)
Estimating time for directed sessions by LattyMattyVoices • last post May 15th
I'm hoping some voice directors or producers who work in animation can chime in here. If any actors in that world want to chime in as well I'd love to hear from you. Do you all have any formulas for estimating time for directed sessions? What would be your process for taking a script and figuring out how much time you'd need from each talent in the studio? Is there some sort of line count calculation that would get it into the ballpark? I'd love to hear how you all are handling this.
Emailing a CD? what to put? by writerwriterwrider • last post May 15th
I have been trying to prepare an email to a team of casting directors (each on will have a different personalized one of course im not lazy) . I know that my chances are slim to nothing since the only things I have done is a school play and at home short films. My Reel only has two monologues and two short film scenes in it. I have at home taken headshots. I hope that emailing the CD will just give me the chance to send in an audition. What should I put? What should I not put? I dont want to ramble and talk about everything and anything. Here is what I have for my first email so far: Hello \*CD NAME\* ! I am sorry if emails about castings are unprofessional, that is not my intention whatsoever. I’d love to introduce myself to you. My name is \*my name\* I am an actress and filmmaker (with a very convincing british accent). I couldn't help but take my chances and email you when I saw that \*the movie\* was getting ready for a sequel. The original resonated with me a lot and I became attached to \*characters name\* story since it resembled mine quite a bit. If you are casting for the future sequel I do hope you keep me in mind or I hope I came at just the right time. I hope that this eagerness is refreshing and not bothersome. I have attached my materials thank you have an amazing day! Sincerely \*my name\* ​ \*my materials\*
A place to start by mycatisapirate • last post May 15th
I’m actually not a voice actor, or particularly interested in becoming one (at least not as a profession or for a career). However I am very much obsessed with reading aloud to my wife and upcoming child (we are expecting a beautiful little girl in August). My wife says I have a pleasant reading voice, but I personally cringe at my attempts to improv or create voices for characters when they speak in the book. I want to step up my game and truly entertain my growing audience (wife and future children). So I wanted to see if some of you awesome voice actors might have some advice on where an amateur like me could start? Anything helps, thank you!
Do I need a slateshot for all the headshots I have on Actors Access? by Food_Pre-Chewer • last post May 15th
Are the slateshots specifically assigned to specific geadshots?
In your opinion, what is good acting opposed to bad acting? by SnooSquirrels8007 • last post May 15th
Simply put, what defines good acting as opposed to bad acting? Feel free to write essays or even just a sentence, whatever gets your point across! Here’s some questions to possibly prompt your input: Do you think that good acting is dependant on the script? Does acting reflect that of the script itself or is the emotion purely from the actor? Is timing the key to it all? Is miscasting a factor - can actors be good at only certain roles? Can overacting still be “good”? I am fully aware that acting is an art and art is subjective but I’d like to hear what you think personally.
Who are the top 10 actors in their 20's, in the industry right now? by mason_magnum • last post May 15th
Who do you think the best 20 something actors are currently?
Can I be an actor if I have those white, very raised keloid self harm scars on my arm? I have heard mixed things about the reality of this situation for actors with this issue. by blue-sky_noise • last post May 15th
I don’t see any posts so far about this and only found a few Quora answers but I would like more perspective. One CD on Quora said “it’s not a problem until it is”. Another actor said people are always looking at it. Should I mention it in the casting room and say I have moved past that phase of harm a long time ago and don’t want them to worrry about it?. And I suppose that meant roles will be very limited no matter what? Btw, I’m medium dark skinned Latina and my 2 scars are obvious because they’re not only white, they’re raised and wide. I also have some that are very thin small keloids. And I mean thin as paper cuts, but unfortunately also raised. I call them tiger stripes because of the pattern of the paper thin scars The 2 fat ones are the ones I loathe I put on foundation but it does nothing because they’re raised up so it’s just too obvious I’m be honest, I’m not ready to act yet because I’m in treatment for my mental health But once better, In terms of “ type”I think I would be cast with or without scars, as a working class person, mom, or a jaded angry, or “crazy” woman of sorts. I say this because I know what it’s like to be mentally unwell so I’ll still be able to know how to be that way if a character has issues like that. Plus I think will always be a bit jaded and can easily access anger when needed. I’m not pretty either. I have been told I have intense crazy eyes, like a shark. So basically I’m hoping in time when I am stable that my scars could just blend in with the characters I’ll try to play but if it’s going to get in the way no matter what I would like to know to so I can just give up on this dream and move on to something else
Who and what inspired you to be fascinated with voice acting? by jvazquez95 • last post May 15th
For me, it was my love of cartoons, video games, and anime as a kid, quoting what I watched at that time and just having fun with anything related to animation. As an adult, I began paying attention to the voices and looking at the website behind the voice actors and shocked upon seeing how many roles my favorite voice actors have and how radically different they sound from one role to another. I also watched behind-the-scenes videos and seeing how much fun they're having doing this job acting with their voices. I also began watching interviews and learning about how they get into a character which is really fascinating to me. I had a brain blast moment after thinking about what I wanna do with my life Jimmy Neutron style and said I wanna be a voice actor because it seems like a fun job and it's most certainly one I can keep for 5 years and beyond and finally feel good about having a job.
Acting Discord sever by Tasty_Actuary_6120 • last post May 14th
Is there any discord severs for aspired actors?
Finished Uni should I do another degree in acting? by soooerdooperbrand • last post May 14th
I just finished my degree in Mathematics and thought to myself I actually do not enjoy this and could see myself an an actor in the long-term of my life as I've taken part in school theatre and small team films over the years. I thus was wondering do I need to get a degree in acting to somewhat be taken "serious" and if not or if so what else things would I need to do to kinda build a better portfolio as an unemployed 21 year old in London.