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Reddit · 28 Jul 2021
I want to work hard at acting because obviously, I want to be a successful actor. I just watched Bryan Cranston talking at Oxford on YouTube and he said he was never really gifted at acting or anything and was never a genius he just had always worked harder than others. How do I work hard as an actor? Especially just f…
Reddit · 28 Jul 2021
Hey guys! So...I am a 19 year veteran haunted house actor that is currently in a global haunter competition and I'm now in the FINALS! I really need your votes to become the champion of the world! Please go to [Scurryface.com](https://scurryface.com/) and vote for my master vampire character, BLEDDERLOK Thank you SO mu…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
This week we are joined by actor and comedian Torey Adkins. Tory has appeared in such feature films: 30 Minutes or Less and Real Steel, plus many more movies and television shows. We talk how he got his start, how he landed his big films, how he worked on his craft, working with big talent and words of wisdom [https://…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
How do you motivate yourself to do your best work when you keep getting audition after audition but barely any bookings? It feels so exhausting putting so much energy into something that 99% of the time turns into absolutely nothing. I love acting so much but I miss acting with actual actors and not readers over zoom
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
I’ve always liked the idea but at the same time I feel like it’s not a thing. After the sets I’ve been on you dont really stay in touch with the other actors even though you been saying “we’re gonna hang out after this!”. Is it possible to have friends in the industry or is it just a friendly connection?
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Ok I have always in my head divided up acting into 2 groups Actors and Entertainers each one being different and similar A.) Actors: are the people who stir powerful emotions in the audience can cause tears, immense laughter or anger examples of actors include Tom hanks, Daniel Day Lewis,Jeff bridges. B.) Entertainers:…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
I understand that these parties are meant for networking, catching up, promoting your work, etc... But god, I just can't do them anymore. It sucks me dry. I go in, I mingle, I meet interesting people, I get high, I drink, and then that question always comes up. Do I hang out and go someplace or do I just go home? The g…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
I’m an aspiring actor and I am planning on moving to California for acting. The studios that have me within their talent base are located in Burbank and I want to be close by. I live in New York so I know absolutely nothing about California. In regards to an ideal location obviously it needs to be affordable. I’m prett…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Hello, Reddit! I´d like to start by saying that I'm scared shitless posting here, because I feel like no matter how I write this, the reaction will be an eye-roll and a "Oh god, another one of those who just wants to get to the fun part and not do the work". I'm scared because I already feel that the whole idea of me o…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
I have a starter it happen sometimes usually when I'm under pressure or a bit nervous or when I get excited to tell somebody not something I also have a speech impediment where I get stuck on some words sometimes am I still able to become a voice actor in the future I could do impressions of a lot of cartoon/movie char…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Hey, there! I (20F) am an aspiring model and an actress, but I have no experience or anyone in the field to help me out. Can someone please tell me the following!? Commitment shoot. Compromise shoot. Calendar shoot. Glamorous shoot. Bold shoot. Making out/making love. Adjustment shoot. I might sound dumb, but please he…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Long story short was abused (not sexual) by another actor on set - them purposely trying to ruin my up close takes (them purposely forgetting their lines to sabotage my up close - on theirs they did them just fine) and then them shoving me on set so hard to knock me off balance that the camera crew noticed and then try…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Hey folks, I posted this in the "no stupid questions" thread, but it's a day late so I am making a post here. Sorry if this breaks a rule, but I need to say this. I'm trying to find a solid acting school that won't cost me an arm and a leg, and is in person. I'm not going to pay to do anything on ZOOM. For me, it's sim…
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Do you think as an actor, the only way to be successful is to live in L.A. or New York? Why or why not? Thank you
Reddit · 27 Jul 2021
Hi all. I’m currently working on my acting reel and need more material. I’ve done 3 short films in Los Angeles and two of the films I’ve yet to see footage from due to unprofessional students. So I’m taking matters into my own hands and rehearsing lesser known monologues from folks that are my type. I’ve got 4 on my li…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Hello! I am not an actor, but was contacted out of the blue to potentially participate in an ad for a well known client by [https://dscastingcompany.com](https://dscastingcompany.com/). Their website seems very legitimate and I'll be talking with a casting director soon, but I am concerned this might end up being a sca…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Hey everyone, I’m a new Voice actor! I have an assosiates (working for my bachlors) in world languages and cultures (getting bachelors in World languages in linguistics). Due to this major I specialize in accents (Mostly from Europe and Asia). I also have 2 Voice acting teachers both of wich are small youtubers! I real…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Hi Acting Community! I know there is a UK acting Reddit; but there is a fraction of active members compared to this main one; so thought my question would be better placed here! So obviously i have read the FAQs about ‘trying to find an Agent etc’ but i’m looking for more specific help. I’m a fairly new, inexperienced…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Howdy r/VoiceActing, hope this is within sub guidelines. So there's a specific subgenre of hardcore techno known as gabber, which is dominated by a couple of Dutch producers who both produce records and put on festivals. In the last couple of years, there has been a trend toward having what appears to be the same Ameri…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
I auditioned for a role at the beginning of the year and they asked me about my social media at the audition. I now understand why it was important to them. I just found out that one of the most famous influencer in my city got the role and she is not even an actor, just popular on social media. I don’t mind not having…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Hello all! I’m in Southern California and looking to work for free to build a resume. Any aspiring filmmakers, let me know… let’s connect. Thank you in advance
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Hello I'm 21 years old male and tbh ever since birth I have always wanted to be a Voice actor, Like it was always in the back of my mind and never escaped actually. every now and then Imma be like "I wanna do voice acting sooo baaaddd" like Twice a week for the past 4 years, But my problem is I have an ugly voice and I…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Following my post saying that an influencer (non actor) got the role I auditioned for and that I was asked about my social media during my audition, most people said that it was normal to prefer famous people and that social media actually is important for an actor. So I guess, I should work on becoming « famous » too.…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
Hello, I’ve gotten my headshots done recently and I love them, I have a great commercial one and a great theatrical one, but I also have [this](https://imgur.com/a/IQzFVo9) third one I want to upload to actors access. As you’ll see in the link, it’s a more “quirky” (for lack of better words) headshot and I like it. My…
Reddit · 26 Jul 2021
I have a friend of mine who booked a project and is pretty excited. My friend has been working in the industry for a little while now and she had ups and downs but shes finally landed something substantial and I am super proud of her. She however has been a bit stressed lately. Not to go into too much detail, but close…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
I recently became interested in acting, but can't imagine myself playing a happy/expressive character or anything much different from my own personality. I'm that guy who holds a beer at a party and feels uncomfortable while everyone else is dancing and having fun. Not that i can't have fun, but there are somethings th…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
Looking in the mirror I don’t find the asymmetry very noticeable, but in pictures and videos I do. Is it still possible to have success with an asymmetrical face? Thanks
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
I noticed most people submit to both union and non union projects. I was under the impression if you're union eligible, then go ahead and submit for the union projects. But if you're not even union eligible, shouldn't you only be submitting to non union projects? Clarification on this would be appreciated.
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
I want to be an actor, but my parents have full time jobs, and they don’t want to risk their jobs just to help me out. I am soon to be 15 and once i’m 16 is it okay for me to go to auditions and headshot appointments and meetings by myself. Another thing is, i know auditions and appointments could be online. Is it okay…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
I’m an actor (M17) who is just starting out in the industry (like really just starting out). I already have headshots and a resume filled with some theatre things I did and classes I took outside of high school. What I was wondering though was with the demo reel. I know it’s very important for an actor to have one, but…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
I produce videos for a lot of mobile app/gaming clients. Some of these videos require people or actors, and are designed to native social videos. The product varies, but the concept is always similar: * About 30 seconds long * Film with your phone * Film twice (horizontal, vertical) * Sometimes need a second phone to u…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
I've noticed that a lot of black actors in Hollywood start off clean shaven or are constantly clean shaven in a lot of roles. Is this an unwritten rule? I ask this because I know with politicians and military it is required and while white men in the real world commonly don't have facial hair, black men almost are neve…
Reddit · 25 Jul 2021
Hello all, Been doing voiceover work for a few years now, but have only recently gotten to a place where I feel like branching out into doing it seriously. I have a question, however, that has been making its way into my mind during auditions. Now that I've auditioned enough to have an idea of the jobs that I tend to l…
Reddit · 24 Jul 2021
Is it harder to become a successful movie director or a successful actor? (With successful I mean a movie/show in the cinema/Netflix)
Reddit · 24 Jul 2021
Hello! I am a documentary student researching for my next doco which will be on emotional labour in the workplace and burnout. Also, the blurred lines between personality and performance. I am not an actor, but I have been reading about how deep acting/method acting/emotional recall can cause mental health problems, em…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2021
So I’m 22 years old and I’ve been acting for three years. I used to train almost every day and by the time I graduated school I had booked five short films in two years I have an agent now at the top agency in my city I’ve been known by others as a very talented actor someone who would go places. But lately I hit a wal…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2021
-I've been googling stuff for days now but it all seems so confusing and so many people have different opinions. So first of all, I live in Italy which means I most likely will have to move abroad. I'm half british so I wouldn't mind moving to the UK at all. The problem is that I don't think my family would be able to…
Reddit · 23 Jul 2021
I met with an agent this morning (I won't be working with them for a few reasons), and they told me that because they weren't SAG Franchised that Actors Access wouldn't let them use their platform. Has anyone heard of this before?
Reddit · 23 Jul 2021
When I file a new claim what do I put for the reason for unemployment so I can qualify? I work with central casting and I don’t get enough work.
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
I recently moved to a completely new area. Does anyone know a good way to connect with actors and theatre people in my area? I'm auditioning and trying to get involved with theatre but haven't met anyone new. Any suggestions?
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
Hey everyone. So I am 24 but growing up I’ve always enjoyed animation and video games. I was always the type of person who would point out a voice actor whenever I heard them in something new. So much so that whenever I went to some place like comic con my siblings would always joke about how I would be the one to poin…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
Got a call and email and script from my agent today that a producer reached out to her and is interested in casting me for his 3 million dollar movie as a major supporting character in it. I have a conference call with my agent and the producers tomorrow. I read the script and it’s not bad but it’s not great, and it se…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
I feel like I see the same topics on this sub every week, and this one is no different. Maybe it’s because I feel like I’ve never been respected before, maybe I have the mindset that we have one life and it’s best to reach for the stars..but I’m always asking myself what keeps me going. I grew up watching wrestling and…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
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 a…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
Hello, I (30M) just started out with acting. I always felt in my heart that I wanted to do this, but I never did — until now. I’m currently reading *Respect For Acting* by Uta Hagen and so for it’s been super interesting and helpful. There is one part that is really bothering me though: > “If you are affected in your d…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
I am 21 (M) from India. I wanted to move to mumbai and pursue acting. But due to covid it is all slow and i can't move as there is not much work. My parents suggest me to move to canada for one year and get a degree and come back to India so that even in future i can have a better chance of PR. So that means i will com…
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
Not sure if this is the place to post this but I'm having trouble finding a male lead for my short film called Janus. It pays 100 dollars a day and we will start filming at the beginning of August. My email: nedsteeleswim@gmail.com
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
just wanted to ask as an aspiring actress who has adhd how others (who are in the same position as me) tackle acting with adhd? i really don’t want to let it stop me from doing what i love because to simply put it, it’s incurable. how do you maintain the motivation regardless of how much the adhd drains you?
Reddit · 22 Jul 2021
If there’s one thing that there is a glut of, it’s “how to get into voice acting/audiobook narration 101” tutorials. Which is, to be clear, pure awesome. But, for those who have graduated their freshman project (done a few gigs and gotten paid), the availability of relevant information drops precipitously. If you’re a…
