20 Best Actor
Freelancers
to Hire
in 2023
Looking to hire Actor freelancers with the perfect set of skills for your next project? Work with the world's best freelancing talent on Contra.
Heath Hawkins
Content Strategist
Karina Bershteyn
Making waves with impactful content and UX design!
Alisa Carradine
Writer, UGC
Connor Ohira
Product Manager @ Contra 🚀
Francisco Rodríguez
filmmaker
Anouk Bernard
Social media marketing
Anna Bednarek
content creator, video editor & musician 🎬🎨🎻
Doc Peace
Helping You Build Brand Awareness & Flow GOLD!
Jason Cepeda
Keep your grass cut so you can see the snakes lurk
Giselle Valencia
Experimental Branding & Video Editing
Ritish Jain
Creating impact with video content 💥
Meredith Vivian
Content Writer for Film, Fashion, & Pop Culture
Kayla Morales
Actress + Host Crafting Quality UGC Content
Evioghene Ogbinaka
Love making fun short form content to watch!
Temiloluwa Akinsola
Creative Content Creator & Social Media Manager
Charlie DePew
Viral Content Marketer 🔥
Giammarco Lonero Cevoli
vieni che ti aggiusto i problemi
Allison Nulty
Building the future of Independent work @Contra!
Actor related skills for your next project
Common projects for Actors
Commercial Advertisements: Actors are often needed for television, radio, or online commercials.
Film and Television Roles: Actors can be hired for roles in short films, feature films, or television series.
Voice Acting: Actors with distinctive voices can be hired for voice-over work in animations, video games, or advertisements.
Corporate Training Videos: Actors can play roles in corporate training or educational videos.
Music Videos: Actors can be hired for performances in music videos.
Theatre Performances: Actors can be hired for live theatre performances, including plays, musicals, and live events.
Tips for working with and hiring Actors
Understand their craft
Make sure to understand an actor's range and versatility. Review their previous performances, reel, or portfolio to get a sense of their acting style and range.
Clear communication
Clearly communicate your project's requirements, including the character details, script, and any specific acting skills needed. Regular feedback and open communication can enhance the performance and make your project successful.
Consider their special skills
Some actors may have special skills, such as singing, dancing, or the ability to perform stunts. These skills can be beneficial for certain projects. Make sure to consider these when hiring.
Use Contra's platform
Make use of Contra's platform for all communication, contract management, and payments. This can help ensure a smooth working relationship and protect both parties.
How to hire Actors
Define your needs
Before starting the hiring process, have a clear understanding of the role and performance requirements. This includes character details, script, and any specific acting skills needed.
Post a detailed job
Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right actors. Include information about your project, the character description, performance requirements, and the project timeline.
Review applications
Review the applications and portfolios you receive and shortlist actors based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project.
Conduct interviews
Conduct interviews with shortlisted actors. Ask questions about their acting experience, approach to character development, and how they handle feedback and revisions.
Make an offer
Once you've found the right actor, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.
3 questions to ask when interviewing Actors
1. Can you tell me about a role you played that was similar to the character in our project?
2. How do you prepare for a role and how do you approach character development?
3. Are there any special skills or talents that you can bring to this role?
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The quality of independents on Contra is top-notch, and the onboarding process is one to model. Being able to speak with a team member to truly understand what we needed as well as offer suggestions of talent in the network was a whole new experience for me.
Love, love, love. Contra is an amazing place to find flexible, creative talent. The process of getting to know independents through their profiles was incredibly easy and fast.
The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.
I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.
I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.
Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.
Frequently asked
questions
A freelance actor portrays characters in performances. They use speech, gestures, and body movements to bring characters to life. The performances can be for film, television, theatre, radio, or other media.
A freelance actor portrays characters in performances. They use speech, gestures, and body movements to bring characters to life. The performances can be for film, television, theatre, radio, or other media.
Hiring a freelance actor on Contra allows you to find talented individuals for your project without the hassle of going through an agency. You can review their portfolio, discuss your project requirements, and manage contracts and payments all in one place.
Acting skills are required for a variety of projects including film, television, theatre, commercials, voice-over work, corporate training videos, and music videos.
You can post a job detailing your project requirements on Contra. Freelance actors who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of actors and invite those you are interested in to apply.
The cost of hiring a freelance actor on Contra can vary depending on the actor's experience and the nature of the project. However, the typical rate for freelance actors on Contra ranges from $24 to $36 per hour.
A milestone project on Contra is a long-term project that is broken down into smaller deliverables or due dates. Each milestone is funded individually at the beginning of the project and held in escrow. The funds for each milestone will only be released after you approve the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.
Freelance actors get paid commission-free on Contra. They can charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. Clients must pay a minimum of $250 or $25 an hour to post an opportunity on Contra.
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