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Partial Nudity / Nudity in General by Additional-Support63 • last post Mar 10th
I applied to a role on actors access (which is 100% almost identical to how I am in real life, in terms of types) but... there's some partial nudity in it. ​ i thought i'd be okay with it and i got the ecocast for it the other day but.... after reading the sides and seeing the exact specifics, I don't think i'd be comfortable with it..... I know nudity in general all depends on comfort, but how comfortable are people with doing nudity...? (i think the topic of "comfort" can be applied to other topics, not just nudity, but like if someone has to eat meat during a scene and they're vegetarian, or etc.) the deadline for the ecocast is in a few days and although I think the role is a perfect fit like type wise and could be great to have on my resume (on the off chance I nail the audition), I think i might just end up declining the audition. idk if anyone else has been in a similar situation where your level of comfort stars to come into question, but have others just straight up declined it...? or since nothing's set in stone and you haven't actually booked anything, have others just sent in tapes regardless...?
Making your own content? by Fun-Share-130 • last post Mar 10th
So my friend and I want to make some of our own content to put on our actors access for submissions and also to include in some follow up emails with agents. I always see people saying to make our own content but I feel like no one really says what exactly we should be doing? It’s just the two of us with iPhones, a ring light, and a blue back drop. Here are my options and I’m looking for suggestions on what is the best to do? 1. Self tapes using sides from canceled shows/pilots? 2. Shorter scenes to make up a reel but it would be self tape style? 3. Write our own scene and film it not like a self tape aka film it in a setting (on a couch, a car, etc) I feel like this makes no sense lol but I just kind of have no idea what to do. Neither of us have any footage or professional credits but I have gotten some callbacks for big shows and training and so I’m definitely ready to follow up with some people but need some good footage to include. I’ve also been using like not the BEST self tapes to submit on actors access Sorry for the rambling but basically I’ll take any help or suggestions I can get
So, I’m creating this animated series called clippy comics for YouTube, and quite personally, I’m TERRIBLE at voice acting. I was wondering if I could have two voice actors, one male and one female to voice these characters: it’s probably a weird question by Joshy_smores2 • last post Mar 10th
The characters will be a paperclip called clippy, a dog called Rover, a parrot called Peedi, Merlin the wizard, Bonzi the purple monkey and VR girl, this is supposed to pay tribute to old Microsoft agent characters. And tell me have you ever heard of clippy?
Acting and Weed by Particular-Sport-627 • last post Mar 10th
I wonder how many actors smoke weed in their free time ? If so would that affect your career in any way ? What about your acting performance ?
Doing a “trial run” with a manager, hasn’t contacted me since initial interview. by justsomethrowawayacc • last post Mar 10th
So I recently spoke to a manager about representation. She initially said she wasn’t taking on new talent, but wanted to set up a meeting anyways. I found this odd but figured why not. She seemed really scrambled in our first “interview” and it lasted maybe 5 minutes before she had to go. When I asked her about not taking new talent, she decided she wanted to do a “trial run” with me. She asked if I was on Clubhouse, which it sounded like she spends most of her time on there, and then had me sign up on this app literally called Actor App, and email someone who worked at Casting Workbook for an invitation. It says that she is my representation on the app, but I haven’t signed any paperwork. She hasn’t contacted me since our initial meeting, which at this point was at least a month ago. My main question that pertains to this: am I good to delete her off this app/the app itself and just look for new management? I figured since I didn’t sign anything I’m not under any contractual obligation to notify her if I’m “leaving” her as a rep (which I don’t know if you’d even say I’m repped in the first place). Since she hasn’t contacted me at all, I’m just kind of done and want to get the green light to look for an actual manager.
Voice Actors for Web Horror/Anime Series Bananarama by Iam_Human_YouToo • last post Mar 9th
Remembering 8 page audition sides with short turn around? by goyardbadd • last post Mar 9th
Hey I have a question for my fellow actors/actress, how do you handle auditions that consist of 8 page audition slides with 2day turnaround?
How Soon is Too Soon to get my first demo (spec demo) made? by rimzimblim • last post Mar 9th
Gonna ask a pretty subjective question, but I'm hoping I could get a pretty decent answer here: How soon is too soon to get my very first demo (spec demo) made? I attended a local intro to VO workshop and long story short, the guy who led the workshop (who is a professional and working in the industry. His name is Brian Bremer) was impressed with my vocal ability since he had the group go up in the booth and practice reading a commercial. So now the next level is to take the 3-month intensive class and I'm eyeing June or July for when I hope to start the class, but they say that taking this 3-month course will definitely have you demo ready by the end of it and I'm considering taking the leap. The only thing is I can't help but feel I'm rushing things a bit because I just decided to get into VO at the end of January, but since then I've taken a workshop with Bob Bergen, signed up for Blumvox classes with Steve Blum, and taken this local workshop, so I feel I've learned quite a bit. I do hope to do coaching and also hope to take acting classes too, but it seems like that's something voice actors have to constantly do anyway to "stay sharp" regardless of if they're just starting out or have been in the game for a while. Could be wrong though. I know some people would say wait and take your time, which I agree with, but the thing is I have the money \*now\* and I kinda feel skeptical about waiting because I may have other responsibilities come up in the future that keeps me from pursuing this intensive class later on, causing me to have to push this goal back even more. So I really want to take this first step and just get to the point where I can actually start getting some professional-level gigs (and start getting some extra money in my pocket, even if isn't all that much just starting off). Edit: I'm looking to maybe get my demo reel done by the end of this year or early next year. Keep in mind I just started this January.
Do I need permission to share a voice line I commissioned from a voice actor? by Dishonored_Smurf • last post Mar 9th
I recently commissioned a voice line from a well known voice actor through this website: [https://www.noveriamanagement.com/](https://www.noveriamanagement.com/) However I don't believe they're currently doing commissions through that site anymore. In the email they sent me with the m4a file, they included this text [https://imgur.com/a/xklmRfc](https://imgur.com/a/xklmRfc) I was planning to commission an animator to animate along to the voice line for a video and then having the animation video posted to reddit. If the voice line is made public like this, and it is then posted it to youtube by others where people might be making money off of it or posted wherever else, would that be illegal? Don't I technically own the file and should be able to do what I want with it since I bought it from them? Should I contact the site I bought it through and ask for permission from them to share it? Or should I try to contact the voice actor directly through social media asking for permission? Or do I not need permission at all because I wouldn't be the one making money off of it? Any advice is welcome <3
An International Monologue Series! by TheZeeeTV • last post Mar 9th
Hi all! My girlfriend started a brand new channel on YouTube that showcases up-and-coming talent in the middle of the pandemic by giving actors a platform for writing and performing original monologues. It's a really cool project and it would mean the world to everyone involved if you checked it out and subscribed! AND! If you're interested in creating your own to be considered for the channel, feel free to reach out. With agents and managers still slow to grab new clients, it's a great way to get your creativity pointed in the right direction. Their goal is to reach 100 subscribers (to get that custom URL and make it more shareable), so all the clicks count! Thanks so much! LINK: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVVTkq4y1pvHats0KCxFiQ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVVTkq4y1pvHats0KCxFiQ)
How do you guys get over having to do a role you hate? by TheRealDaBab450 • last post Mar 9th
I'm part of a young actors community theatre group. How it's arranged is that the director picks a show and roles and the actors go in blind. Basically, you audition to get in the group, not for a particular role. I am the male with seniority in the group, I've acted there for four years. However, while I've had challenging and fun roles, I've never been the lead in any of the shows. The person who last had seniority was lead in almost every production he was in, and when he left I was excited to step into that role and start doing some bigger things. Since he left, I've had smaller and smaller roles and some of the new guys have been getting lead. (Of note: our director doesn't really put us in roles for physical looks.) We just got a new script today and I'm barely in it. I'm not the guy to make a public fuss about that kind of thing and I'm certainly not going to halfass my part. But I'm pretty upset about what's happening. Do you guys have any advice?
Do actors on Backstage.com know when they're marked Yes/No/Added to Shortlist? by TimPrice2 • last post Mar 9th
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Interview with actor Dominic Pace by Nazagar • last post Mar 9th
[EP16: Interview Dominic Pace - Actor](https://wwsd.simplecast.com/episodes/ep16) This week the WWSD Podcast interviews actor Dominic Pace who has over 80 acting credits including appearances on Bones, Prison Break, NCIS, Barry, plus many more. Dominic has become an internet sensation due to portraying the role of Gekko the Bounty Hunter on the Mandalorian television series.
Hiring a Publicist by SabReale12 • last post Mar 9th
I’ve been trying to understand how it is for actors the industry in LA and the publicist thing is something I haven’t seen a lot about. Does anyone here have a publicist? Do working actors in LA usually have one? Where I live it’s actually pretty common to have a publicist. If you’re booking and can pay for it, that’s the ideal time to be working with one. I have a publicist, my acting friends do too. But in LA it seems like you have to be on a certain celebrity level or verified on Instagram to consider that. And for the non American actors in LA, did you look for one when you arrived in hopes that it would help with building your brand in the new land or just stay with your local publicist?
Constant bad luck, disappointed. by chthonic_persephone • last post Mar 9th
I keep applying on Actors Access. I get auditions but no luck. I have an accent from a unique country and I tried to seek off accent reductions teachers. Got ripped-off $300 dollars for a pre-recorded workshop that expired and can't activate it anymore. The coach was telling me he will only offer me classes if I finish that. Got busy with work, had to work more cause of bills and the thing expired and can't access it now. I just got rejected by a role without being asked for a self-tape even, they were asking for someone from my country with martial arts and still don't get it. And I reach out to people, even on Craigslist to create something and they are always words and I end up getting ghosted. Am I doing something wrong here? My social skills are not the best but I am determined and most disciplined than the average person... I attended classes, many of those teachers weren't helpful and were using my accent as an obstacle. Was mocked over it and it was humiliating. Everyone can understand me, it is not that bad. But I don't wanna go through that again. At least I haven't been able to meet a teacher who will understand me and help me. And at his point I owe a bunch of bills that I need to pay before I will be able to get another teacher. On the other hand, my friend has friends who get parts because they are some kind of models or whatever...
Vocal power by Particular-Sport-627 • last post Mar 8th
Hey, i plan to start acting soon . There's just one small problem . While i know english pretty well i don't know every word and my vocabulary is not as rich . Will that be a problem ? I heard of plenty of actors that didn't knew english when they started at all and became big . What do you think guys ?
My first time working with professional actors was a blast! by JacksonGary • last post Mar 8th
What makes Phantom Thread amazing is, to a large extent, the acting! by manilazic • last post Mar 8th
I think Phantom Thread is a modern classic, I saw it 4 times in cinemas and a few times at home since then. One big reason why I love it so much and why I think it is so rewatchable, is the acting: Paul Thomas Anderson is an actors' director, he tells his stories through the actors' performances, and Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps truly look like they're playing, being spontaneous and bringing themselves to the script. I just made a video where I analyse their performances in 3 key scenes of the film, I'd love it if you had a look and let me know what you thought – and what performances you think I should cover next! Thanks y'all! [https://youtu.be/NAC5CcSqTP8](https://youtu.be/NAC5CcSqTP8)