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Reddit by PureGainsborough May 2nd

Judgment Voice Actor Found the Process Personally Therapeutic

Reddit by itachiman95 May 2nd

A question on Demo Reels

Ok, so this may be an incredibly "newbie" question. I had no problem finding the lines for my demo reel, but the issue is, how do I go about finding the contexts for the lines? I can put an inflection to my lines but I need to find the right context so I can...

Reddit by TheLunaLunatic May 2nd

Any LA peeps wanna catch up for coffee or something with an Australian actor/YouTuber?

Hope everyone's well! ​ I work full time in online video (YouTube). I create my own content and help with other people's content - I act, write, and direct as well. Here in Australia, I've been working on quite a few short films recently, some have...

Reddit by speedump May 2nd

Best acting "manual" to read to work with British actors?

I'm working towards directing some short films and I want to increase my vocabulary for communicating with actors as much as possible. The UK's much less Method oriented than the US, so I was thinking that maybe Meisner's book would be the best one to read?...

Reddit by Slippy302 May 2nd

A thought for you guys! If you've decided to move to LA to be an actor, the best thing you can do before you go is read a few books about the BUSINESS of acting so that you're prepared for the most important part of getting started, which is knowing how t

You can be the most talented actor on the planet but if you don't know how you should handle getting a commercial agent / making a reel / coming across as a professional in your communications your road is going to be harder than it has to be! Just want to...

Reddit by dawid59101 May 1st

I need your help guys :)

Hello! I need an advice of some sort. I got accepted to study acting in the UK and they want my audition tape... I need to record a scene from a movie or tv series. That's where the complications come in. I'm disabled, as in Dr. House level of disability. I...

Reddit by dancinglobstahz May 1st

What do you want/need in an acting class/bootcamp

I work at an acting coaching studio and we are currently putting together an acting bootcamp. Our thoughts were to hold a session once a week for six weeks and eventually bring in casting directors for at least two of the sessions at the end. Max class size...

Reddit by sebasn777 May 1st

You are here podcast (Film & Acting Podcast)

Hello everyone, new to this community and reddit looking to introduce you guys to a podcast that focuses on film and acting that these guys has been doing the past few months. The podcast is called the "You are here podcast" by Mike Nowicki (Filmmaker) and...

Reddit by dragonsbhere May 1st

Black actors of r/acting, what do you think of The Emperor Jones by Eugene O'neill?

Reddit by yuwannabesomean May 1st

Would I be in the wrong for asking for a new set of headshots that were originally done for free, but totally half-assed?

So in case anyone is unaware, sometimes it happens that an indie production offering no pay for background actors will offer free headshots done by one of the usually many photographers on set. So I get cast as background for a production offering this very...

Reddit by alwaystoiyurd May 1st

LA actors

How did you guys find your talent agent? Do I need to book on my own before I contact agencies for my resume? I currently only have theatre wor,k no film.

Reddit by anonsweet May 1st

I’m realising to grow as an actor I must grow in myself first.

I’m realising more and more how the defence mechanisms my ego has created to protect me, are leading me far away from true honesty and vulnerability. I’ve always been a perfectionist in some area’s of my life, mainly area’s I care deeply for- On set the other...

Reddit by Ccaves0127 May 1st

How to know when to start looking for agents?

I know a lot of actors are approached by agents. I've worked on maybe 15 films and I feel like I have a lot of experience, how do I know when I cross the threshold and I should start looking for an agent?

Reddit by IlLungo Apr 30th

Am i wasting my life? Is this all there is?

So i'm a 23 year old male from Argentina. All my life was based on passing school and doing whatever was the right thing to do for my parents, or society. I've played basketball 11 years cause my father wanted me to. There was this moment, kind of an insight...

Reddit by Gold_Transition Apr 30th

I'm stuck in an awful perpetual cycle and I don't know how to get out.

Hi, I think I'm fucked. So, let me begin, I graduated my drama school back in 2017 and by the autumn, despite my lack of experience, I'd gotten myself a pretty reputable agent - if you're going by how successful his clients are. The first thing he asked me...

Reddit by john_lutherVO Apr 30th

Unpopular Truth: A Voice Actor will likely make more money on Fiverr than on VDC

I just did some math and came to the conclusion that I can make way more on Fiverr than on vdc. ​ The math: Yearly cost for VDC is $399 A decent conversion rate for VDC is 2% An audition takes around 10 min 50 auditions for a gig= 500 min (8.3 hours)...

Reddit by KNIGHTjo Apr 30th

Question about Edge Studios

Hey all, I am very new to VO. I actually no experience in VO, however I am a classically trained actor with several years of experience and have been looking to move my career towards VO. I am very curious about Edge Studios and their Investigate Voice Over...

Reddit by manateedisco Apr 30th

Thinking of moving to Atlanta from Los Angeles for acting work? Thoughts?

Hi there! I'm 29 and a female. I grew up in Los Angeles my entire life. I grew up around the industry, and my father was also a constantly working actor. When I graduated theatre school several years ago, I thought booking work would come quickly for me...

Reddit by SARAAAAAH777 Apr 30th

MADIVA Podcast Season 2 - tomorrow!

Hallo! V excited to say that the free podcast MADIVA (Modern Audio Drama Indie Voice Acting ) is kicking off Season 2 this week. Tomorrow for Patreons and May the 4th be with you for the rest of the world! This season I have done interviews with some...

Reddit by EddieVincentFan Apr 30th

I'm an Actor. I Think My Agent is Flirting w/ Me. HELP! [Surviving Hollywood Podcast]