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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 rubiousnubious Jan 13th

Are Agents the ones that send most VO auditions?

I'm sorry if this is kind of a ridiculous question but I'm a little unclear about what agents do. I see a lot of voice actors on social media talking about how many auditions they get sent or how many they book and it sounds like it's a lot and I'm wondering...

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...

Reddit by Botas945 Jan 12th

Acting

hello, i would like to know what are the best schools or places to do an actor demo reel, and i would like to know how i can get agents with no experience, only with online classes.

Reddit by khaos_one Jan 12th

I am incredibly new to the acting scene

Im 22 and only just starting to act. I am in Virginia and looking to do some student films and short films over the next couple months, as well as some theatre maybe. Outside of school productions what is a good way to find castings in Virginia? Or anywhere...

Reddit by cabin1211 Jan 12th

What kind of voice actor do you want to be?

Do you want an agent, to be a freelancer (run a voice over business), or work as an employee that does voice over at a creative agency? These are big choices that carry different implications for what it means to be a voice actor, and a point that isn't...

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Jan 12th

Requesting Commercial Footage That Never Aired?

Hello! So I booked one of my biggest commercials in July. It was a series of 6 commercials they shot, and I was the lead in one. They were to be released as preroll ads for a popular online pop culture website. Its for a well known company, but not McDonalds...