Hi everyone, you've probably all heard this before but as an Actor in the UK I'm wondering how I can get castings overseas? I've made a couple of films that are coming out soon but I can't capitalise on those yet...so the frustration is wondering what I can do to get cast without actually flying to...
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Hey Voice Actors, if you haven't checked out VO Buzz Weekly, they are a great resource. I'm not in the VO business myself, but I've supervised two animated features for Universal Pictures, and I've met a few VO agents and VO Casting Directors in that process. Here's a great 2-part interview with a t...
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I know it's not that black and white. Everyone wants everything they work on to be a success. But it's just as true that an unknown can bring as much or more to the character as a name. Tom Hanks in another voice acting role, yawn... I don't hear Woody, I hear Tom Hanks.
I think there's points on both sides, we have to consider that many of our big names are getting older and won't hold the same appeal as time goes on. So in some cases it may be beneficial for casters to find something new. As I say there's points on both sides.
Thanks for the great info Regina! Voice acting is something that I do on the side and enjoy
Hello all, it feels great to be among passionate minds and personalities.
I have a varied and multi-faceted approach to acting and done a great deal of different activities through my life and bring that variation, professionalism, and realism to all my roles. I've travelled to multiple countries, speak more than one language, and have technical as well as method acting experience.
Sounds like you bring a lot to the table, Luke! If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Acting section in the Lounge. :) Welcome to Stage 32!
Thanks Beth! I'm hoping S32 will help me out on meeting lots of great people! Right now I'm building in Australia but as soon as I "have enough" I'll be able to say hello globally :)
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I hear you- I'm an Aussie but luckily there is more than enough on my home turf to keep me occupied. Until you become a name actor you've gotta have your feet on the ground of the place you want to wo...
Expand commentI hear you- I'm an Aussie but luckily there is more than enough on my home turf to keep me occupied. Until you become a name actor you've gotta have your feet on the ground of the place you want to work. I heard this straight from a casting agent-- "I will not consider anyone who is living more than a 1.5 hours drive from the set. Too many problems, very unreliable transport, and commitment problems. I don't care if the actor SAYS he will travel I won't consider them unless they are actually there". I know it's tough but I've got outta state auditions in the past but all the costs were on me (I didn't end up getting the gig and was about $1k down) and the agent really had to push for me to be considered. I'm considering Canada and America but I'm hoping to meet enough people to get a good clean start in either/both countries before I leave but I won't actually apply for any set roles until I've booked and paid for accommodation (or couch space).
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Hi Keith, like Richard said, only stars and key players will be traveled for movies/TV. For example, Grey's Anatomy is set in Seattle. They shoot mostly in LA, but there are some on-location days in S...
Expand commentHi Keith, like Richard said, only stars and key players will be traveled for movies/TV. For example, Grey's Anatomy is set in Seattle. They shoot mostly in LA, but there are some on-location days in Seattle. If you're Patrick Dempsey, ABC flies you to Seattle to shoot your Seattle scenes. But let's say Patrick has to interact with a Hot Dog Vendor in Seattle. Hot Dog Vendor has 1 line. ABC is most likely not going to pay to travel an LA actor to deliver 1 line in Seattle. They'd probably cast a local Seattle SAG actor for that 1 line. SAG has rules for travel expenses, and ABC would likely not want to spend a lot more money to travel an actor if they can cast the part in Seattle.
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Hi guys, many thanks, I never expected to strike up a series of positive comments! I kinda knew what you've all said, I guess it's the frustration of knowing I want to work elsewhere but the 'funding'...
Expand commentHi guys, many thanks, I never expected to strike up a series of positive comments! I kinda knew what you've all said, I guess it's the frustration of knowing I want to work elsewhere but the 'funding' part is the 'difficult' part. I e been lucky enough so far to venture out of the UK to work, and all costs were provided...but the longest stint I did was a month and I wasn't in a Country where I could make the right contacts. Again as what's been said, I do believe that if someone wants you for a role then they will provide everything-put things in place...in trying to not sound naive! I also agree that a lot of Film/TV Companies do want to cut back and they will do so however they can...even at the Actors expense! I guess I'll keep trying, hope I can get people to view my Showreel, my CV, my Photos, my Media clips. ...I'm sure somewhere out there there is someone that wants a 5'2" average build, Comedy Character Actor from Manchester, England. Thanks again!