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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

What are the people in the industry actually like? From an outsider looking in.

I've been watching this guy on Youtube named "ProducerMichael", in one of his videos he shows a clip of people coming in and out of a room for what I could only assume to be auditions. Now all industries have different type of people, I understand that this could be summed up as "They're just normal people", but what i…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Hiring voice actors

Voice Actor Request: Hello all, we are looking for a voice actor who can do a voice that replicates that of a narrator. In addition to this, we are also looking for voices that to be used in our webcomic dubbed audio. We are searching for the following characters below: A young feminine voice (16-18 years of age) Mothe…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Looking for acting friends and tips (Australia based)

Hi all. I'm looking for acting friends to just overall hype each other up and help each other out. I'm a 23 year old female. I'm also incredibly shy and insecure and constantly question myself because I think how can I be an actor when I can't even go to workshops because of my anxiety? RUNDOWN OF WHAT I'VE DONE SO FAR…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Hello! An acting related question. What is the name of this effect/phenomenon where an audience reads into the emotions of an actor even though the actor has a very neutral expression on his face.

I remember reading some interview where some actor said that in a closeup shot (that was really famous) he really wasn't thinking of anything. But rather the circumstances of the scene caused the audience to automatically 'understand' the emotions of the actor. But I think there is a name for this psychological effect.…

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Meeting my favorite actor

Hi so I will probably get to meet my favorite actor from a very popular television show. I was wondering how everyone deals with being starstruck and also what acting questions you guys think I should ask. Thanks in advance for your responses!

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Is there any actor based in india here?

I'm an 18 year old guy with a massive interest in films and acting, i haven't done anything formally or professionally but i wanna learn the craft, i plan on doing college in Mumbai, so is there any advice anyone can offer here on how to begin, what places to look for and how to learn better? thanks!

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Is there any actor here based in india?

I'm an 18 year old guy with a massive interest in films and acting, i haven't done anything formally or professionally but i wanna learn the craft, i plan on doing college in Mumbai, so is there any advice anyone can offer here on how to begin, what places to look for and how to learn better? thanks!

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Reddit · 13 Apr 2020

Demo Reel Lockdown Motivation from ActorPlaybook

**Guest Blog Post by** Ian Lyons Hi all, with this unforeseen downtime we’re having, along with appreciating our health and our loved ones, it’s a fine time to get our promotional materials prepped for when things start to pick up again. **As I’m a fellow actor and demo reel editor, I thought a few pointers about reels…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

Need advice - I'm inexperienced but trying to seriously pursue theatre / film

Hi! I am currently a 19 year old sophomore in college majoring in business administration and I am on track to graduate a year early in May 2021. (This thread is a bit long I'm sorry :-( ) I know I'm a business student but for as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to become an actress - unfortunately, because o…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

where should i go to college (if at all)?

hi! i’m looking for advice on where i should go for college if i want to be an actress? i’ve heard yale and nyu are great, but i feel like i should go somewhere near LA. i also don’t know what i should major in, or if i should even go to college when i could just focus on acting with a full time job, such as waitressin…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

What's the BEST "Pay to Win" Voice Over/Acting Website?

Hi everyone! Long time aspiring voice actor, first time poster here. I've been dabbling into the realm of online voice acting services such as UpWork, forums, and other "free" websites. Despite these services being "free" I always run into an issue down the line where I end up reaching a threshold, or needing to pay to…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

As a voice actor, what form of direction do you prefer?

I've been thinking about this for a bit and I'm curious. What form of direction do voice actors prefer? Live direction where you get feedback as you're recording lines, doing lines a few times to ensure they sound alright, or perhaps writing how a line should sound on the script? Or something else?

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

Does anyone know Steven Silver or Hina Abdullah?

I'm getting close to concluding my [3-year pilot season study](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/fmdaj4/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2020/) and these are the only two actors for whom I still haven't been able to find sufficient information about their educational and training backgrounds to classify. This is the S…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

ActorsTrade app.

I just wanted to share this app because it is super helpful for me to rehearse my scenes during the lockdown. In this app, you can rehearse and read for other people. It is the only free live-rehearsal app for actors. Use the referral code if you want to sign up and try it out for free minutes. Use this referral code:…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

Beginning of a career

Hey guys. I just joined this subreddit and I'd like to ask a few questions. I am a 15 year old boy from a small European country of Slovakia. Ever since I was a small kid I wanted to become an actor. I attended an acting class for a year and acted in a few small theatre plays for schools in my town. But nothing special…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

Actors/ brand ambassadors wanted for IGNITE!

Ignite Social is looking for Brand Ambassador's, Actors, Models, Photographers, Djs, Promoters etc...No exp. necessary! Great pay. Follow this link for more info! --> https://smo.ai/pba7if

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

I just don't have the confidence. I feel so disheartened.

To preface: I don't want to get into acting for stardom. I don't want to become a commercial actor, or anything to that degree. I merely want to hone skills pertaining to acting to benefit myself emotionally. I'll refrain from going in-depth but as a child I wasn't permitted to feel, and so I feel acting could help not…

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Reddit · 12 Apr 2020

Soundproofing suggestions

I want to practice both my voice acting and singing but cant without disturbing anyone else in the house or my neighbours. Any ideas for low budget, non-professional voice actor soundproofing?

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

A Voice Acting Stream (Amateur Actors)

We're reading the accursed script for practice. Come join and enjoy! [https://youtu.be/fdiYhgxlI30](https://youtu.be/fdiYhgxlI30)

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

Does anyone else lie about their age?

I’m 21. Yet I could pass for 16. This has messed up my opportunities for years. I can’t get cast as 21 because I look “too young” I can’t get cast as a teen because I’m “technically too old” So I said f*ck it, my age is 18. Bad idea? Good idea? Has it worked out for you? I know other actors that made it lied about it f…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

I have got a lead role in a Netflix series coming out in February

This is going to be quite long. Probably about a 5-10 minute read. But I promise you what I write on here is 100% true. No one will know me from my username I have nothing to gain with lying, it is all 100% true. On my mothers life. This explains how my acting career went from playing Aladdin in my primary school play…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

My unique relationship with acting

I come from a family where acting is a revered form of art. In my family acting is like...this sacred valued way of being. My grandfather was a professional actor. He won a tony award. He became famous from his acting. Growing up i was the absolute black sheep of my family in part because my parent had schizophrenia. B…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

How important is studying theatre to working in film?

Hi everyone! I am currently a student in the Cinema Studies at the University of Toronto. Here, it is strictly an academic program, and looks into the theories of film, the art of film, and the history of film etc. I’m currently debating whether I should also enrol in the Drama program here at UofT. It’s mainly a progr…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

Do I have to movie to LA?

I want to persue a career in acting. Honestly I'm sure everyone wants to make it big. I do too. I just do. Although I'm not looking for fame. I really appreciate the art of filmmaking and being able to bring the best version of a character to life for the writer and director of a film that they worked on feels really f…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

I have spent hundreds of hours as a supporting actor on a Spielberg set. AMA.

I prefer to maintain a level of privacy on this account, so won't be disclosing any specific details that reveal which production I worked on or my identity. Keep the questions general and about the business, and I will happily answer. Thanks for understanding. At some point in the last decade I worked intimately with…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

Is there a thread for promoting an actor?

Is there a thread for promoting actors like how r/promoteyourpatreon is meant for that purpose? I have a friend who will be graduating with a theater degree this winter and I'd like to promote her as best as I can. I read the FAQ page and didn't see such a thread referenced. Any general advice is welcome as well! ❤️ Sh…

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

Reality TV question

Say if during my career I am presented with the opportunity to go on a reality tv show or a game show should i take it? I have often heard that it will make people take you less seriously and you will not be seen as a legit actor.

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Reddit · 11 Apr 2020

How do I make the most out of college? (Serious)

Hey everybody I was recently accepted into suny new paltz where I will be majoring in theatre. I really like their curriculum and I never thought I’d make it this far so I’m pretty excited. I want to be an actor more than anything and I can really see myself thriving there. I’m just looking for advice on how to juice t…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

My recording day routine, feel free to add to it.

Mine is to avoid caffeine 2-3 hours before I need to use my voice. Not only is it a dehydrator, it will exacerbate many common problems such as talking to fast, having a strained sound by pinching the back of your throat too much, etc. I drink lots of water. I usually end up around 2 liters a day anyway but it goes wit…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

I think I’m going to quit acting

I’m 20 years old. I don’t mean to come off as arrogant but like thousands of actors, I was born with natural instincts to acting. At the acting school I went to, (which taught Meisner, movement psychology, Shakespeare and traditional acting) I understood the material faster than my classmates in most classes. Every sce…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

Losing motivation- Thoughts?

Hello fellow actors, I’m a 20 year old actress living in New York City. I have been taking acting seriously for 5 years now, predominately taking classes and performing with The Barrow Group. I’ve done my fair share of commercials and short films, nothing that really pays the bills. Beginning about 6 months ago, I bega…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

i raise my Eyebrows unevenly when emoting? Do any celebs actors do this?

I am not sure what to do. Naturally when I emote in real life. One eyebrow often raises more than the other. So it looks asymmetrical. This is not a minor insecurity, this is actually something friends who I act and film with point out. It doesn't feel unnatural, though I haven't noticed any actors that I watch doing i…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

Why do so many professional actors keep going to acting workshops?

There’s so many professional actors who have done some well distributed films, participated in plenty of plays, and have done commercials, etc... Yet they still go to their workshop or work with their acting coach. I find this quite interesting because in no other artistic profession of the sort do you have people doin…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

looking for reliable actors in NYC to help with self tapes

i'm starting to get more on a regular basis and i want to meet other actors to help read for each other. my roommates / most of my actor friends are incredibly flakey about their own acting let alone making themselves available / enthusiastic to help their friend out. i have 1 today and i can't find a reader (quarantin…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

Why do professional actors still go to workshops ??

There’s so many professional actors who have done some well distributed films, participated in plenty of plays, and have done commercials, etc... Yet they still go to their workshop or work with their acting coach. I find this quite interesting because in no other artistic profession of the sort do you have people doin…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

I don't know if I want to be an actor

I'm going to be 20 this year and would be done with University next year so shit is getting real for me. I've been thinking about what I want to do with my life, I've thought about my past and what i have passion for or my hobbies and for me it's watching films. And to be honest I think the passion has died a little. B…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

What’s next?

Hello fellow actors, I have a Headshot, Demo Reel and Resume. Can anyone offer some advice on what the next step should be? How do I self submit? How do I find representation? How do I meet CD’s? Any websites/links? I feel like a lost puppy, please help! :) thanks in advance!

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

a start amidst covid-19?

hi guys! i’m currently a junior in high school and have recently figured out that i would like to be an actress. the problem is that i have absolutely no experience and i have no idea where to start. i have always loved movies and shows, and i had the epiphany that i would also love to be in them. right now i’m looking…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

Actor's schedule

What is in your opinion the best schedule for a working actor in quarantine?

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

Which book should I read first?

I have many acting books to choose from and am not sure on which I should read first. Technique-wise I lean more toward method acting but am open to anything . Here is my list: - An Actor Prepares - Stanislavski - Building a Character - Stanislavski - Creating a Role - Stanislavski - To the Actor: On the Technique of A…

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Reddit · 10 Apr 2020

YouTube Video Ideas For Voice Actors?

Hi everyone! I’m an aspiring voice actor and I’ve been thinking of starting a YouTube channel. Besides impressions and comic dubs, what types of videos could I make? Any ideas are highly appreciated! Thanks!

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2020

Do A listers have competition in their level of business? Is money hard to come by?

There are some actors who I absolutely love. Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Plummer, etc... Yet they are also actors who would often do some mass market blockbuster or animation film. I r…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2020

Atlanta Actors

If you moved here from another state, do you find the move worth it? I came here instead of Los Angeles to build my resume. I'm seeing based on IMDB, a good amount of actors that are being hired, for even the smallest parts, are coming from Los Angeles. What gives?!

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2020

[HIRING][PAID] Send Me your Best Matt Champion Voice (Deep Male Young Adult)

Hello hello, I'm looking for a voice actor to narrate a story I wrote for my friend's birthday. She is a huge BROCKHAMPTON fan, and we actually went to their concert back in 2018 where she saw Matt Champion use his inhaler and thought that it was the most adorable thing in the world. She has been in love with him since…

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Reddit · 9 Apr 2020

CASTING CALL: Seeking Actor-Singers for Online Musical Parody on COVID-19

Hey, are you overflowing with musical comedy talent but no stage upon which to perform it due to the national health crisis? Wanna stick it to the feckless Trump Administration with some edgy satire from the comfort of your own home? Well, then this quick, funny and fun project just might be for you! The other day I go…