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Does anyone have any experience on SweetHeart Elite Talent Agency ( LOS ANGELES ) by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Jul 25th
Hello everyone, are any actors in LA represented by SweetHeart Elite Talent Agency ? The reason I asked is because I spent nearly 3 hours submitting to around 300 agencies in LA and they were the only agency to offer me representation and do a meeting. My next question is , what experience does anyone have with this agency ? The reason being is because I really want to excel in my career as this is a new market I am breaking into
Unannounced Bway Play - EPA by buttondumpy • last post Jul 24th
Arden Theater Company EPA Callbacks by LittleRascal • last post Jul 24th
TYA 92NY- Red Riding Hood by BabyJTakesBway • last post Jul 24th
Are vertical dramas a threat to the art of acting and filmmaking such that even those who enjoy them, for any possible reason, are culpable? by emaxwell14141414 • last post Jul 24th
With vertical dramas, there's been an explosion of debate, discussion and dissection around them. Nuclear bomb kind of explosion in the past year. I wonder about this because while naturally there are many that are inherently unwatchable unless there's morbid curiosity, recently there's been more that I can't help but get into regardless of the cringe factor and the blatant, over the top lack of plausibility. When watching them, it just seems that there's more and more that have somehow managed to find genuinely skilled, properly trained and capable actors and actresses that have managed to take what they're given and run with it like they're trying to do justice to Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream or Ceasar. They bring their A games with what they're given, though I do realize that could be at least in part my untrained eyes and those who are more familiar with the art of acting and film could end up pointing out to me where I'm not quite right. After years of sitcoms, comedies and romances that are mostly half hour ort longer volleys of insults and degrading bullshit given wholesome and friendly veneers, vertical dramas that are open about their escapism have been genuinely refreshing. The actors and directors have gotten better at turning [narm](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Narm) material into [narm charm](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NarmCharm) material. And after years of seeing insufferable characters go through countless tv episodes and/or movies not being held accountable for much of anything, there's a catharsis factor even when that accountability comes in the form of the most outlandish plot twists. Does this make me in some sense an enemy of acting and film communities and culpable in their downfall? Does this make me inherently amoral and dishonorable in some sense?
What makes a supporting actor instantly memorable to you? by Imaginary-Guess-3411 • last post Jul 24th
I've been watching a lot of films lately, and it made me realize that some supporting actors stay in your mind long after the movie ends, even if they only had a few minutes of screen time. It's not always the biggest names either. Sometimes it's their screen presence, facial expressions, unique voice, martial arts skills, or simply how authentic they feel. For people who work in film or just enjoy watching movies: **What qualities make a supporting actor stand out?**
Self tape review help by Emergency-Web-7364 • last post Jul 24th
Hi everyone! I have a few casting call deadlines coming up this weekend , and im an entirely new actress. I was wondering if anyone would mind looking over my self tape videos? It would be such a big help, and I would love any criticism or help to see if it's good to submit. I can dm if you comment or dm me !! thank you so much! this would help tons!
When they ask if you have "theatre experience"? by oddbutnice • last post Jul 24th
So I just filmed a commercial that I had a great time on. 90% of it was comedy improv and I think I did pretty well since crew and directors were trying not to laugh during some of the takes. When I wrapped everyone was very kind, they thanked me and several crew asked me if I had theatre experience. To the point where I started questioning, are they asking for a positive reason or because I'm an over actor? In my typical overthinking way, I've come away thinking "am I an over actor and they were trying to tell me?" I'm curious if this is something people ask and if so, perhaps you could give me some insight. (No, I have no theater experience btw haha.)
Big self booking- should I tell my agent? by Rockyracoon7 • last post Jul 24th
UPDATE: I did wind up involving my agent. As many said here, it felt like the best course of action, considering it is NonUnion rush call in another country... I've also hopefully built the beginning of a good relationship with him early on. My agent wound up calling the CD to confirm validity of the production company, checked contract etc. Just felt like if I went without him was kind of lacking protection so to speak, although truthfully I think I had the option of bringing him on board or not, because he directly asked me if I was bringing them on for it. Thanks for all the help...I know this was an odd controversial/sticky situation. ‐----------- Hello folks bit of a unique situation here so some background info. I was in the acting/standup game(no really major bookings) and just recently came back after a long several year hiatus. I started auditioning again in April and since have auditioned lots, retained an agent 2 weeks ago and just got my first large (by my standard) booking today. It's a 5 day non union shoot in the Dominican Republic that pays close to 3k, Which is amazing for me! I should note I self submitted for this project. I don't say this to brag...this has all moved so quick and I don't know what to do with my agent in this situation considering I SELF BOOKED this gig. I did not sign any contract...it was just a verbal confirmation of representation and than connection to him on Actors Access/casting networks/etc. Obviously just signing with him 2 weeks ago he barely knows who I am and HAS NOT sent me out for an audition yet even. Should I tell him about this project/pay him his cut or no? What is the procedure in this situation...again no contract...no auditions but there was the verbal agreement. I wouldn't mind paying him the 600 or whatever it pays under the guise that it puts me in the front of his mind and I get bookings down the road but I'd be heated if I shelled out 600 to this guy for my hard work...got no bookings through him, and than dropped him a few months down the road....what should I do in this situation? Thanks!
For tattooed actors by Party-Flatworm5576 • last post Jul 24th
For actors with visible forearm tattoos, how much do they actually affect getting cast if you’re good at covering them with makeup for auditions and on set? What I’m really wondering is: if an actor shows up with their tattoos already fully covered, are they still at a disadvantage? I know one of the biggest concerns is the extra time and cost of makeup, so if that issue is essentially eliminated, do visible tattoos still hurt your chances of booking roles? I’d love to hear from actors, casting directors, or anyone with firsthand experience.
LA Times Reporter seeks 2-3 named voice actor individuals (who have 1-3 years of experience) to interview regarding how AI is affecting your work. Please respond by this coming Tuesday, August 4th. by badpunforyoursmile • last post Jul 24th
Hey r/VoiceActing! A Reddit Admin has confirmed that an LA Times reporter wants to speak to 2 or 3 individuals from our subreddit who are newer to the industry and also have 1-3 years of experience. Strong preference goes to individuals based in LA or the West Coast, but the reporter is otherwise open to others who are starting out in the industry with at least ONE year of experience. The reporter would like to interview named voice actors who can go on the record to explain how AI has impacted how much work is out there (do you see less work in or outside of Reddit) and if voice actors can also comment their thoughts on AI cloning voices in general, that would be appreciated. The call would be approximately 45 minutes, one-on-one, within 24 hours or so after Tuesday, August 4th, and would need to be done in PST business hours via Google Meet. Please respond to this post so that moderators can send you a modmail. First come first serve basis for people who can be verified. **Modmail has been sent, please respond to your Chats!**
Microphone recs? by I-Agent-Nine-X • last post Jul 24th
​ Hello there! I'm sorry if this kind of post gets old/ has already been made many times. I just didn't find anything specific enough for the work I want to be doing. I'm a not-so-beginner voice actor and a singer, and I'm looking for a good mic. I got some names off of a quick search, but other than that, idk much about mics. I need smth good enough for expressive and intense voice acting (I have a fairly exaggerated role in an animated series) and also good at picking up my voice with singing?? Does that make sense?? (I'm trying to audition for a musical as well if that narrows it down) I'm just working in my bedroom. Honestly, I don't have a soundproof setup, but I can occasionally record at my workplace (a studio with dedicated sound rooms), which has a soundproof room. After reading a bunch of posts in this sub, Ik what to do in terms of soundproofing, and I'll try to do most of my auditions at my workplace. Tysm for reading and apologies of the post isn't allowed. (The names I got from the search are Shure SM58, Rode PodMic, Audio-Technica AT2040, and Samson Q2U. Are they decent?)
Atlanta actors by motherofdr • last post Jul 24th
Hi just curious since the industry is slow for a lot of us right now. Atlanta actors what auditions are coming in through agents rn for you and your type? I always just find it interesting!
accidentally directing my scene partner (please help) by Tall_Corgi3550 • last post Jul 24th
i recently rehearsed a one-on-one scene with my scene partner a week ago and i still feel super super terrible because i ended up directing her. in short, the scene has a lot of physical action and i was giving her suggestions on certain movement, and where and when to move. in addition, there were times where i asked about what she thought her motivations were as a character and how they could be expressed. sometimes i challenged her ideas based on what we talked about when developing the characters. i felt like i knew in the moment i was over-thinking and over-rehearsing but it is what ended up happening. we went back and forth on a lot of things and i feel like we had fundamental disagreement on some stuff. i am pretty fresh and i just feel like a terrible control freak. i should know better and just try to support the scene the best way i can, and i feel stupid because in the end we're just two people trying to create a truthful moment and do our best in something we both enjoy. i realized that i actually don't know the etiquette at all of trying to rehearse a scene and how much input i'm supposed to be having as a scene partner... please help me i ended up apologizing and tried to make sure that she didn't feel like i was overdirecting her or trying to dictate the way she is playing her character. she said that she felt like it was fine and we needed to discuss certain things together. i don't know if i went overboard or if we're supposed to be discussing ideas like this as a pair. how do you rehearse one-on-one scenes? i feel sad and stressed out. i want to support my partner in the future and don't want to be a control freak or a director, i do want to be curious about what people bring as individuals and actors. thank you so much for reading this everyone, i truly appreciate it.
This create more opportunities for all ACTORS !? honest Ans by Super_Value7446 • last post Jul 24th
How it creates better & more opportunities: Brands, directors, investors want to use it because it provides them real talent+ saves energy & saves time. So actors don't really need to depend on agents & other stuffs(you know well) just direct deals!! Lot of candidates apply for one role. They are selected by manual process(we all know how messy it is), then it clicked! why can't we use AI to to detect actors perfect for a particular role?, as an AI engineer AI could do that! It could narrow down to top 10 candidates out of hundreds. **but question is, Is it really a problem for casting agencies/ casting directors ?** Open for advice, opinions(good or bad), answers
Hello I’m Yona Moore I need personal advice from a professional voice actor by YonaMoreActing • last post Jul 23rd
Do you have a completed pilot sitting on your hardrive? by Matthew Morales • last post Jul 23rd
Do you have a completed pilot for a show you want to produce or started producing? If so message me, so I can enter you into a tournament- if you qualify.
Casting Call: Looking for Male or female voice actors (PAID $30) by SBJTV • last post Jul 23rd
We're currently casting background characters for our western saga story and have the following roles available: Because of the setting, a convincing Southern accent is required for all roles. A man who believes he's Jesus A heavily intoxicated woman Jackson An angry couple A fanatical preacher Several outlaw characters with brief one-line performances If you're interested in auditioning, please let me know which role(s) you'd like to be considered for so I can place you in the appropriate casting process. If selected, I also offer performance-based bonuses, depending on factors such as the quality of the performance, the number of takes required, and the turnaround time for submitting your audio. All finalized roles are compensated if hired. As future projects become available, compensation may increase based on the size and scope of the role. If you have any questions or would like to receive audition material, feel free to reach out. I look forward to hearing your audition! Email is sbj.tv@yahoo.com.
2 year plan... is this the dumbest decision ever? by manykitty1 • last post Jul 23rd
Hi guys! Gonna try my best to keep this short and sweet. Four years ago, I (28F) almost signed with an agent, didn't do it, and instead worked a very intensive, crazy long hours kinda job until one month ago... solely because I've missed acting so much. So now that I have some savings, it's what I'm pursuing. I should note that I'm doing this as full-out as I can so I don't regret not trying later in life. I just- need to do it- it's on my mind too often to not at least give myself a fighting chance. My goal is to land in TV and film and I don't need to be famous, I just want to work a job that I love and I love acting. Just all of it, the whole process, even the ugly parts. If it doesn't work out after some years of grinding, it's okay, this is just something I need to do. Here's the plan. Move to NYC for a year because 1. I ADORE New York City and have always wanted to live there and 2. Train in some of the amazing studios there, make connections (and more creative friends), and of course, start auditioning. Ideally, I get some work in student films or find a group to create with and build up small credits. I want to learn how productions work anyway, and I think it's valuable knowledge for actors to have. Then, after I get my bearings, move to LA where all the major production studios are. Is this... a good or bad way to start a potential career? Obviously I know both places are tough and are even tougher jumping into with little experience. Small fish, big pond and all that. But I also figure, with most auditions being self-tapes now, maybe it doesn't matter so much to start in a big market (and... not quite the "best" market for film)? Since I can audition for work from, well, anywhere? As far as finances go, I'd be okay in either place for a while and plan on doing flexible work while I'm there to support myself, so that's not a concern (yet). Thanks in advance!
Background extra work (los angeles) by Cool_Director_2530 • last post Jul 23rd
Wondering if you have some suggestions for how I can get background extra work? Do you really have to scroll every day on actors access etc just to maybe get a gig as an extra? In the Uk there are sites and agencies specifically for background work, so I was wondering if more alternatives exist like that in LA. Thanks !