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  2. Reddit by Spiritual_bitch5454 Jan 3rd

    What to do if I don’t have a reel?

    Hi guys! Last year I took the leap and started taking on camera acting classes, got some nice headshots, and made an actors access. As of now I don’t have a reel, would it be okay to upload self tapes instead onto AA instead? How has this worked out for...

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  3. Reddit by Midnightchickover Jan 3rd

    Advice for film/casting

    I’m currently in pre-production for a low budget film, as director and producer. There’s a small philosophical difference for my film. Comedy. Other producers want to have a two mid-level TV talents (very likely not stars, but familiar to some) to have most...

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  6. Reddit by biochemistatistician Jan 3rd

    How to hire full time voice actors?

    We are working on a project that requires approximately 10000 short stories, and want to hire approximately 4 voice actors to each read a part of them. We looked at some of the hiring websites but they mostly do individual story tellings and the prices are a...

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  7. Reddit by nialili Jan 3rd

    First steps into the industry

    Hi everyone, So I've just graduated after studying acting for three years at a film school. 2023 is my first year out in the world as an actor, and I'm gonna be honest, I'm terrified. I don't have an agent yet or a clue about what I'm going to do this year...

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  8. Reddit by xyzd95 Jan 3rd

    Do background actors have an agent?

    I’ve seen some people mention they have an agent for background work but it usually seems they’re in Canada or out in California, or they have an agent that gets them work here in NY and out in LA Is this a common thing and do people in NYC have agents for...

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  10. Reddit by MoshiMacaroon Jan 3rd

    Do I have a shot? How can I get there?

    Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old. My ultimate dream is to become a voice actress, it's what I truly want to do in the future. I'm in plenty of projects (which I am SO grateful for btw!!), but none of them are professional, most are volunteer. I am...

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  12. Reddit by Kris_Ford Jan 2nd

    Photoshoot on Friday

    So, when I was on the set of a TV show last summer/ into Fall 6 times as a background actress (yay they asked me to come back that many times lol), one of the cameramen stopped me one time and asked if I was BG. I said yes, then he handed me his business card...

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  13. Reddit by SuperDerek86 Jan 2nd

    What's the best demo reel you've heard?

    I'm in the beginning stages of developing my first demo reel, and I want to try to make it competitive as possible. To that end, I want to get a feel for the best ones out there. -- I've given a listen to some of the Voice Actors I'm pretty well familiar...

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  14. Reddit by Xboomburst Jan 2nd

    What does an Audio interface provide?

    I've seen that lots of voice actors used it, but upon searching it up, Google just says that audio interfaces "convert microphone and instrument signals into a format your computer and software recognize", which doesn't make sense to me as you can just record...

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  16. Reddit by pivo161 Jan 2nd

    Is acting more exaggerated than normal behavior?

    I am not an actor, but when I watch movies, I have the impression that actors bring in more energy than an average person in daily life. Also it seems to me that gestures and facials expressions are slightly exaggerated compared to average Joe. Additionally...

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  17. Reddit by Few-Object7406 Jan 2nd

    Are there any free acting classes in NYC?

    So my situation is a bit difficult I am 18 years old I’m kinda all by myself my dream of becoming an actor isn’t supported by my family and I’m not exactly bringing in money as to where I can pay a lot for classes I wanted just find a way to progress in...

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  18. Reddit by brunacpereira Jan 2nd

    looking for voice actors

    Hi everyone I'm bruna a 21 yro from Switzerland. I am applying for Film university, so I'm currently filming a short film. I found most actors except the parents role where they are always arguing .... since it's taken place in the past it's mainly voice...

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  19. Reddit by LLViewer Jan 2nd

    Where do actors live in NYC?

    I'm looking into moving to NYC and was wondering if there is a specific area/neighborhood/part of the city that a lot of up-and-coming actors tend to live in. I like to be surrounded by people with similar interests and goals. Any suggestions?

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