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Reddit by Extra_Ad6054 Jan 18th

Actor - Agent Relationship

So I’ve been with my agent for about a year and a half. She’s a well known agent in my city, has a great roster and I’ve booked a few gigs with her. The first year I was getting a lot of auditions, but recently in the past 5-6 months they’d died down...

Reddit by Icy-Iron-947 Jan 18th

Is actors connection legit?

Is Actors Connection legit? Also, would it be appropriate to ask casting directors for a reference letter after you have done intensives with them and you have acted in front of them? Just curious. (Would really love responses from actors who’ve used actors...

Reddit by devllen05 Jan 18th

Union vs Non-Union Voice Acting

I have a quick question. If I'm a member of SAG, can I provide a Voiceover for a commercial that features non-union actors on-camera? Thanks for any feedback!

Reddit by DeclanPDFFlannery Jan 18th

SE Z5600a II for Voice Acting

Hi all, hope everyone's having a great day! So I've been a keen amateur voice actor for a few years now. I'm also a professional musician by trade and recently decided to bite the bullet and learn a bit more about music tech with the aim of setting up a home...

Reddit by maitakeboy Jan 18th

Breaking into Voiceover

Hi, I am just breaking into voiceover. I did about 10 sessions of classes with some local voice actors in the Philadelphia area, bought a microphone and DAW, have produced a decent Narration and Commercial demo and feel ready to jump in. My question is...

Reddit by Monopoli-Hacker Jan 17th

Should I even act?

Recently I've had 2 insecurities: 1. My skills, 2. My stretch marks (I'm a guy) 1. I think I can act, rather well if I'd say so myself, but I need to be in a certain mood to act a certain mood. It doesn't have to be the same emotion, but I just can't act...

Reddit by username20202020202 Jan 17th

Does anyone know these actors/teachers?

I will be taking acting classes at Columbia and have the choice between 2 teachers: ​ Tina C. Mitchell or ​ Sharon Fogarty ​ ​ Does anyone know which of these teachers is better or have any information and feedback on their...

Reddit by bobbypellitt Jan 17th

Demo Reel- Self Tape

Hello, Due to covid its making things a lot harder to record a demo reel with other actors/in a studio, particularly where I live. I believe I have the right equipment to record a professional-esque demo reel, now I’m just wondering on what to include? Should...

Reddit by rainbowsprinkles14 Jan 17th

Are self-taped auditions also serving as the norm for acting clips/reel footage now?

So, I understand how it's more about uploading individual acting clips (labeled with the type/essence that you're playing in the clip) for your casting profiles (like Actors Access and Casting Networks) versus attaching a compiled demo reel of your work, when...

Reddit by Hxxxgames Jan 17th

Sia VA demo I hired the voice actress

Reddit by nakcyasleep Jan 17th

any way to improve my microphone's recording quality?

I want to become an anime voice actor, I'm decent at it but whenever I ask some other voice actors about it they say that my mic's quality is bad, my mic isn't that bad in the first place, I have some buzzing sound while recording caused by electricity, but I...

Reddit by TVpoplove Jan 16th

Which famous actors and actresses had no problem taking on challenging roles?

On this subreddit, I'm wondering which popular actors and actresses had to take on most difficult or challenging roles of their career, even if they did find these experiences troubling. Roles that affected them mentally, physically and psychologically.

Reddit by KobeKastle Jan 16th

Have you ever been told you weren’t good / wouldn’t make it?

So often on the rare occasion I post a video of my voice online somewhere I’m told “lol good luck with becoming a voice actor” in a condescending mocking tone or if I’m going to audition for theatre i get the laughed at. And honestly I’m a social reject so my...

Reddit by AHungerForKnowledge Jan 16th

How long will VO actors be required for explainer videos?

I understand that VO will be required for actual acting for a long time, but how long will it be required for explainer videos and e-learning videos where emotions are not usually as important? I’ve noticed even on apps like TikTok the automated voices are...

Reddit by boobitch- Jan 16th

movie recommendation

I'm looking for movies that I should watch if I want to become an actor. maybe the ones that are about it or the acting is amazing. documentary s would also work thanks

Reddit by VoiceoverHost Jan 15th

For cakeday I’d love to answer as many questions as I’m able to pertaining to the VO industry.

I’ve lived in LA since 2003. Conservatory, then On-camera and Hosting led me to Voice Over. SAG-AFTRA since 2010. I have an LA agent, a few regional agents and a manager. I’m also a member of the Television Academy. By no means am I the most accomplished...

Reddit by Celestial_Medicine Jan 14th

SAG VO spot cancellation without compensation??

Hey gang! Can someone who is in SAG and does Voice Overs tell me if a production company is allowed to cancel your job - after closing and giving the script, day, time ect? Or what would make them do such a thing. I called SAG and their VO person is sick - so...

Reddit by STANDARDS_FILM Jan 13th

Looking for Korean Actresses! [USC Short Film - SAG-AFTRA UNION]

Hello there! I'm one of the producers of a USC School of Cinematic Arts advanced film production entitled "Standards." Our short film is a psychological drama/horror exploring the harmful effects of modern beauty standards on the minds of young girls. We are...

Reddit by pocketsnacks Jan 13th

Email VO Scam Alert

This one apparently has been going around for possibly a few years, but I just got emailed about it yesterday, so I thought I would pass on the text of the scam so people can be on the lookout for it. I forget exactly how the scam works but it is something...

Reddit by Conspiracy11601 Jan 13th

Complete Beginner Hourly Rate?

Hi guys! I'm currently in communication with someone at my school about doing voice over for some presentations/videos for a class. I'm an actor, but have zero voice over experience. I recorded and provided them a short sample, and they asked me what my...