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  1. Reddit by monsow Jul 27th

    Struggling to get emotionally attached to films

    I'm finding that I can't seem to focus and enjoy films, as I tend to constantly analyse the acting. I have a hard time separating the actor from the character. Does anyone have any advice on how to let go of noticing the acting, and just enjoy the film?

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  2. Reddit by dtrres Jul 27th

    Online courses?

    So I’m still pretty new to the industry and before I go out for auditions/agents I want to get as much training as I can to really know what I’m doing and be as prepared as I can be. I’ve taken 2 classes before and they’ve all been great but they are scene...

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  3. Reddit by TerribleBanana4466 Jul 27th

    Messed up eyeline on self-tape

    I recently got an in-person reader to help me out with my auditions, but she’s been standing a bit too far off the camera. I never noticed it initially or realized that my eyeline should be as close to the camera as possible (I’m a new actor who just got an...

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  4. Reddit by TerribleBanana4466 Jul 27th

    Agent submits all my self tapes late

    Whenever it says that my agent has submitted a self tape, it shows all of them submitted as a few hours after the stated deadline on Actor’s Access. Is the deadline I’m seeing a soft deadline on the part of my agent, am I submitting my tapes with too little...

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  6. Reddit by lmw1496 Jul 27th

    Sydney Sweeney interview - worth a read!

    I recently came across an interview with Sydney Sweeney that I found really interesting. While there's obviously more to her story and a lot that hasn't been said, I still appreciate her transparency about what she goes through even as a highly sought-out...

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  9. Reddit by Popular-Cartoonist73 Jul 27th

    Casting Websites (Northern Ireland)

    Hey everyone! So Im from Northern Ireland and im quite stuck in terms of which casting website I should/can use as an actor in NI. I am not sure whether fishpond.ie is only for Republic of Ireland or it allows Northern Irish on there too. Then theres ones for...

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  10. Reddit by thirdeyegirll Jul 27th

    Agency Recommendations for Non-Union actors in LA?

    Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has recommendations of agencies here in LA that take on non-union, commercial and theatrical. Ive gone through the Sam French list of agencies and set aside all that represent the above, but Im wondering if anyone can...

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  11. Reddit by TheLavenderMenaces Jul 27th

    Lookin For Tips for Agent Inquiries

    There’s probably a ton of these posts on here. I figured I’d post on here though and ask anyones experience with seeking management and agents? I’ve done Actors Access’ Talent Link several months, I’m frequent with auditioning for stuff through Backstage...

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  12. Reddit by Fireboy759 Jul 27th

    How can one pursue a career in voice acting?

    As my 21st birthday approaches and after a lot of self-reflection over what do I want to with my life, I decided to hand in my 2-weeks (technically 1-month) notice at work so I can go and fully pursue my dream of becoming a voice actor, since it's a career...

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  15. Reddit by Athena_07_ Jul 26th

    School vs Career?

    What is the best education for a teenage actress? I have a choice between my local public school or a magnet school with Academies according to what you want to pursue (I want to be in acting, especially film, and they do theater), and I'm trying to find what...

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  16. Reddit by Athena_07_ Jul 26th

    Relationship between actor and agency/agent?

    What exactly is the relationship between a actor and their agency/agent? Like, are they in charge of you, are you both equal, or do you, for a lack of a better word, "use" them to get gigs. I'm a student currently trying to decide between a really busy...

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  17. Reddit by Wulf_1997 Jul 26th

    Gear Recommendations

    Title says it all, now I'm currently doing more in my Voice acting side-gig/hobby. Ranging from reading anything out loud, to reading a book (mostly Lord of The Rings, World War Z, or Dracula) out loud for 1 or 2 minutes, to doing audio diaries, and even...

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  20. Reddit by Strange_Clothes_4382 Jul 26th

    Feeling a bit envious

    Can someone give me an ego check or something? I’ve been comparing myself with other successful people on social media, and took Instagram off my phone because of it. I’ve always liked acting and the process of filming, whether that be a small or big...

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