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Reddit by ActingGrad Nov 9th

What credit for a non-speaking role in a re-enactment for a documentary/true crime show?

I'm unclear how a role like this is credited. I was recently cast in a non-union true crime show, playing a real named person who was part of the crime, re-enacting the events. I don't speak on screen--instead there is narration over the top of several of us...

Reddit by Living_Bee_6344 Nov 9th

How to have a fake name ?

I don't want to use my real name as an actress, but isn't it complicated when it comes to signing contracts and stuff ? Like, do I put my real name on a contract, or my fake name, or both ? Does anyone here uses a different name in their job than in their...

Reddit by JardinFragrance Nov 9th

Scared that film will ruin my future career?

Hey all, longtime lurker. So I did a film awhile ago that I thought really wouldn't go anywhere. Low-budget independent. My time on set was atrocious. There are too many details to account for here, but there was a lot of unprofessional behavior. People...

Reddit by Legal-Past9101 Nov 9th

Help with ACTRA needed!!

Hi all, To keep it short and simple, our team is working on a digital media production and is required to hire talent under ACTRA. We have limited experience with this since we typically opt to work directly with talent. We require a handful of voiceover...

Reddit by cocoagirl88 Nov 9th

How do YOU support yourself during a conservatory/acting program?

Hi all! I've got a bit of a silly question here but I am genuinely curious... I currently work full-time as a graphic designer – went to uni for Design and have been working in the field for about 3 years now, not including internships worked throughout...

Reddit by aznednacni Nov 9th

Does anyone have insight on how Eco-Cast works on the CD's end?

So when you're logged into Actors Access, there's a dropdown at the top for auditions, then you can go to Eco-Cast auditions, and choose either current or archived. I always assumed that when one moves from current to archived, then that means they've passed...

Reddit by Epicmonster5601 Nov 9th

Any advice for Drama school

So I’m 17 currently turning 18 next august so at the moment I’m currently signing up for drama schools and unis atm, mainly centred in London as that’s where I wanna study acting to become an even better actor and work my way into the industry after that...

Reddit by CanadianonOPT Nov 9th

Resident status for Toronto-based productions

Hi all; quick question: I'm a professional Canadian actor with rep in LA and Toronto. Some casting directors in Canada have inquired about me "paying taxes in Ontario" due to the production tax breaks, which I currently don't! (I'm currently living with my...

Reddit by laferrari2020 Nov 9th

Is Sag membership important

How important is Sag membership for beginning actors? Do you receive much more work with Sag membership?

Reddit by secretwep Nov 9th

How much training does one need to land a job?

Hello, I really want to build my career in voice acting, and after doing some research, I've come to understand that professional training is very important (some websites like Bodalgo even make that a requirement). So, I was just wondering: how much training...

Reddit by KrendleStaven Nov 9th

Booked my first job!

[link to my demo](https://voice123.com/voice-actor/joshuatimothyteodoro) After three years of coaching and many auditions I’ve finally booked. It feels redeeming after all of the hard work and dollars. All I can say is, imposter syndrome is a real thing and...

Reddit by JohanWq Nov 9th

Trans voice actor?

Hi! I'm recruiting voice actors for several characters in an upcoming mobile moba-esque game. We're aiming for a lot of diversity amongst our characters, which means they are from all over the world and from many walks of life. One of them is a transman from...

Reddit by Pleural_Mesothelioma Nov 8th

Filipino Actor: Seeing yourself on tv is surreal

18M I’ve been working in the performance/entertainment industry for 6 years. I’m currently part of the main cast of a big budget tele novela. I’ve acted on tv in recent years and have performed live concerts for the longest time. It’s still such a surreal...

Reddit by gosh_sammit Nov 8th

Does video quality on Actors Access get worse when you upload your media?

I am uploading a new performance onto my Actors Access (AA) profile and noticed that the video quality gets worse when viewing it via AA. I was wondering if anyone else has noticed when they upload their media onto the site. I'm not sure if I need to switch...

Reddit by rosehustler21 Nov 8th

HELP ME FIND MY ACTOR TYPE

Hello everyone! Every year the seniors in my acting program complete these surveys to help “type” or “brand” us in regards to the TV/FILM industry. If you could take a look at these photos and answer the questions it would be a huge help for me! [Brand...

Reddit by guyfromthestore Nov 8th

Need some comforting.

Sorry for my english, its not my native language. Im not shure if this is the right place to post this but im feeling kind off lost rightnow and need some comforting. I am an aspiring actor and my first play as a paid actor in a big theater is premiering on...

Reddit by jdub1003 Nov 8th

We started a segment on our YouTube Channel discussing tips for actors. Let us know what you think!

Reddit by Swiftwolf7561 Nov 8th

Young actor, asking questions and experiences.

Hello. I'm new to this subreddit and wanted to talk about me and my experiences starting a possible career in acting, since I am only a tween, and also to ask some simple questions to older and more knowing actors. I have been in choirs and voice lessons for...

Reddit by PomegranateNo3155 Nov 8th

What are my chances of finding work as an actress?

I’m a 21 year old white woman and have recently decided to take an acting class. Acting and film is something I’ve always been interested in. I chose to take acting classes to hopefully boost my social skills and creativity as I am an aspiring writer. I think...

Reddit by PhaseVariance_0p33 Nov 8th

NorCal voiceover/voice actors: what is your annual income like?

I'm looking into this as a multi-pronged approach to being independent and am wondering what your earning is like. **UPDATE:** All I'm looking for here is ballpark figures, folks, and can we not turn this into some sort of internet argument? Thanks.