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Reddit by Saaaintniiiick Jun 29th

How to make self tape file size smaller

I currently doing an Eco Cast self tape via Actors Access and the casting director has said they can’t accept files above 100MB, and that if it is over that I will be asked to resize. My self tape came out to just under 500MB. I don’t understand how I’m...
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Reddit by Positive_Vibez0 Jun 29th

Should I take classes on cinema studies and film analysis/theory?

I’m currently in college and have been taking acting classes. I’m also debating taking classes in cinema studies and film analysis/theory from my school. They sound extremely interesting and useful, covering topics like the structure of films, various...
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Reddit by hextahlia Jun 29th

are any game makers holding auditions for their games? please let me know, i need brief info on the game and lines to read and where to submit the audition :)

comment below with details please as i’m a small voice actor
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Reddit by awakened900 Jun 29th

What are the odds of a common person cutting it in acting?

Hey guys 24-year-old man here. I'm interested in becoming an actor and stand-up comedian. This is especially hard in India for an average person with no ties to anyone but what's the situation/field like in Canada or America? How much of it is dependent on...
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Reddit by Logan_the_wolverine Jun 29th

Austin Butler’s performance in Elvis

I saw Elvis movie yesterday and I am blown away. What a movie!!! Tremendous experience. More than that, I am mesmerised by Austin’s performance. I have a QUESTION to the actors who have watched his performance that how did he managed to get that voice??...
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Reddit by KiChanVA Jun 29th

Feedback On My Audio Drama Please

https://youtu.be/Mld1_1qJGlk Aelfric's Side Story derived from my main audio drama, Coalesce: Crimson Flight is out now! So excited to work on these projects with my amazing Voice Actors! Stay diligent on your projects! Remember, our main story is a lot of...
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Reddit by grassy03 Jun 29th

Anyone know anything about international students and their ability to act in the US on a student visa?

Hi Everyone! Im an actor based in sweden and im currently exploring options on where to study! I was wondering if anyone here knew anything about how the student visa system in the US works in correlation to working as an actor in the US? Ex. Can i work as an...
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Reddit by SwimGood22 Jun 29th

Manager asking for contract before actor has accepted —— shady or industry standard?

Hi all — I’m currently in talks with an actor who starred in a major film on HBO for a low budget short film. The role is literally 1.5 pages out of a 20 page script and we’re offering a few thousand to shoot with them for a day (it’s a sub-character role...
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Reddit by forthe_99and2000 Jun 29th

For those of you who attended an actor's conservatory/MFA program, how did it change you?

Whether personally or professionally. It has been 3 years since I graduated from mine and very often I think of something one of my instructors told us one day. It was in the middle of him tearing into the class because we weren't pushing hard enough on our...
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Reddit by nuglesrot Jun 29th

How important is it to build a social media presence?

Do you think it’s important to have social media as an new actor? And if yes, what are the benefits? Thanks!
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Reddit by BelleLabz Jun 29th

Do agents submit you every other week?

Okay maybe I’m crazy but I seem to get a flux of auditions co star and supporting from my agent one week and then absolutely nothing the next. The pattern appears consistent. I’m wondering if this is something agents do, like alternate the actors they send in...
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Reddit by EnvironmentalCopy479 Jun 29th

Started a new acting class, but…

I’m new to the acting world, and I’ve only begun taking classes this year. While I do have a dynamic personality, my nerves so far have gotten the best of me. I’m so used to acting with myself that doing a scene with someone is a definitely new challenge. Is...
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Reddit by grahamachilles Jun 28th

Smoking weed onstage- CBD as substitute?

So I’m working on a play and, well, it’s themed around drug and alcohol use. Im not a big weed smoker but I’m considering smoking CBD flower for the scene. It won’t have any psychoactive or memory affects, and regulates the cannabinoid system, as opposed to...
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Reddit by chnelpjm Jun 28th

Where are all these new and inexperienced actors coming from?

i've noticed that over the last three years there's been a wave of new actors mainly poc who seem to not have many or even no credits to their name landing pretty life-changing roles. i know there will be people saying "they weren't picked off the street...
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Reddit by MaleficentSorbet4201 Jun 28th

Exclusive agreement

How do I drop my exclusive agent specifically? Also why are actors offered exclusive agents in the first place?
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Reddit by Particular_Leek7 Jun 28th

I want to be an actor, but am nervous that I will never get work

I am still relatively young and perhaps shouldn't think about my career yet, but here we are. I'm aware it could very well change. Preferably I'd work somewhere where I'd have a bit of consistency so I could have an acting/lit-related day job; probably...
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Reddit by FlanStrict7955 Jun 28th

Is it necessary nowadays to have a social media presence to achieve success as an actor?

Maybe not necessary but helpful?
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Reddit by Masterpiece-666 Jun 28th

Where Do I Find Voice Acting Positions?

I was really gonna just do some voice acting as a one off thing, but my family actually thinks I’d make an amazing voice actor, so I think I’ll give it a shot. Is there anything particular site or app or something that would be good to place myself for voice...
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Reddit by katerwaulp Jun 28th

Curious about how c rying works when rehearsing/filming

So let's say the scene involves two people, and one of them begins to cry about 30 sec into the scene. When you are on the set rehearsing RIGHT before filming, do actors bother getting the tears out? This might be an insanely stupid question LOL And when they...
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Reddit by 001_shine Jun 28th

I need a little help

So I don’t know how many voice actors are on here but what are some good sights to find jobs as a 14 year old
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