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Reddit by Juuggyy Oct 4th

What's the Average Audition-to-Gig Ratio for Voice Actors?

I was talking to a voice acting veteran and he told me he gets 1 Gig for every 10 or so auditions he does. And I met another guy who told me he gets 1 for every 50. I'm completely lost as to what's normal in this industry. What do you guys think?

Reddit by underestimatedbutton Oct 4th

TypeCastMe: Headshot Critique Site

I'm not actually looking for headshot feedback, so I hope it's okay to post this, but I recently came across [TypeCastMe](https://typecastme.com/). I couldn't find previous mentions of it on the sub and thought people here might find value in it :) Basically...

Reddit by Ok_Explanation_2317 Oct 3rd

Uk skilled worker visa for actors

I'm planing to go to film academy, which isn't a university but rather a 2 year course,in my home country in EU and after I finsh I will apply for a UK visa because I want to work there. My question is how do I find a sponsorskip after just an acting course...

Reddit by TimPrice2 Oct 3rd

Would it bother you if a production used a "cheap" looking camera?

I produce small, micro-budget projects. I have another one coming up in two weeks that is nothing but actors sitting in a single, studio location speaking directly into a camera (it's an usual project). I've been planning on using my Sony ZV-1 as my camera...

Reddit by BobsBurgerLove Oct 3rd

If I have child voice actors in my animation show will I have to replace them every season or so?

A lot of child voice actors get replaced by season in animated shows so will I have to have them replaced every season?

Reddit by Alternative-Estate87 Oct 3rd

Existential angst

I’m looking to studying a BFA in acting, but lately I’ve began to feel very self conscious and very nervous and doubtful about all this, thinking am I crazy for wanting to study fucking acting?! Seriously, that’s what I want to fucking study? I’m also nervous...

Reddit by xoaku Oct 3rd

Can you book a co-star, guest star etc on major projects without being SAG-E?

I’ve auditioned for co-stars and guest stars on major shows and recently a fellow actor told me that CD’s basically throw the submission in the trash if the actor isn’t at least SAG eligible. Is that true? Besides background work and taft harley, can you...

Reddit by PillowAssasin Oct 3rd

Always wanted to be an actor.

As the title says, I felt that it’s something I always wanted to do but never pursued it. Felt that I needed to pursue other things to make family happy and now I’m at the point where I feel I have nothing to lose but to go for it. I would love to find a...

Reddit by Bank-thr0waway Oct 3rd

Acting skills stagnant after 10 years

I've been trying to become an actor for 10 years. My performances from 10 years ago are about the same as my performances today. Despite spending thousands of dollars worth of classes, my acting skills have remained stagnant. I've only slightly improved, but...

Reddit by WinonaPortman Oct 2nd

Teenage Actress Going Through Awkward Phase Between Cute And Sexualized

Reddit by harshreality35 Oct 2nd

Need advice on actorsconnection

I have a question for anyone in the industry or any actors who may be able to give me some input on my situation. So I just purchased the fast track program on actorsconnections. I did 2 meet ups with casting directors already. I had one class left but I...

Reddit by FurmidableCat Oct 2nd

DO Give Up at Some Point

I have been desperately trying to be an actor: dedicated my whole life, time, and money to it. It worked for a while, but then it didn’t. I still loved acting but acting didn’t love me anymore. So I decided to move on to something else and I have been way...

Reddit by bloopedyblap Oct 2nd

[PAID] Seeking 3 actors to perform in reference footage for a 3D-ANIMATION SHORT FILM, “SHATTERED”. NYC. Saturday, October 30 film date. Must be vaccinated. $150 pay (and lunch).

We are seeking actors in the New York City area to perform in reference footage for our 3D-animated short film, “SHATTERED”. Reference footage helps us determine the pacing of the film and later helps the animators (AKA me lol) with their work. Since this is...

Reddit by LTK_HAWKEYE Oct 2nd

Just got picked for my first role in a performance out on by my drama group

So , I'm a young actor and I auditioned for my first role a couple of weeks back . There was 2 rounds of auditions and about 1/5 of us were to be picked. There are putting on this play at one of the largest local theatres . Just thought I'd put that out there...

Reddit by katerwaulp Oct 2nd

question about how some actors land film/tv roles

So I have this obsession with reading the wikipedias of big actors and seeing how they got their starts in the industry. And then I stalk their IMDB pro credits. Everything I've heard about breaking into this industry is about taking classes, getting in short...

Reddit by murphysbutterchurner Oct 2nd

What if you're a decent auditioner but not a good actor?

I sometimes have luck with auditions going well (small stuff only, just starting out). I've bombed a couple and heard nothing after, too, to be fair. But the times I've actually been cast in something, I'm god awful. I just randomly saw a clip of an interview...

Reddit by RoadToMasterGuardian Oct 1st

Do talent agents go to school plays?

I'm doing a play in a relevantly well known performance spot in my area. I've been looking into ways to appear towards agents and was wondering where agents find talent for example drama school showcases. Are there agents that attend school plays or plays...

Reddit by Tommymel1989 Oct 1st

How to become a voice-over actor. FAQ's and Tips. [Guide]

Reddit by overthisworld321 Oct 1st

it's really degrading and dehumanizing to struggle for years to just participate with this and see rich kids / people constantly slide right in to making money from it

i could never in a million years recommend any young kid from a working class family pursue acting. not after my journey. it's literally all a joke. rich people, people that don't have to work survival jobs, people who's parents paid for them to go to 50k a...

Reddit by MelloWhips Oct 1st

Quick question that's been killing me

I won't talk much about myself or what I'm trying to do, but to summarize, I've developed this annoying habit where I mimick every actor's move and action while watching movies and shows, in hopes to get the correct impressions. And I understand you can't...