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  1. Reddit by artistsstrategy Mar 21st

    An Actor is an Entrepreneur by Default

    "Forget about all those expensive courses, activating frameworks, inspirational bootcamps, and acting seminars. As somebody who offers many of these resources, I’m here to say there’s no such thing as a silver bullet to make your acting life easy. There’s...

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  2. Reddit by redsly4 Mar 21st

    Recording a scene?

    Hey so I’m not actually an actor hence this very simple question: when recording myself performing a scene that has multiple characters, am I supposed to at-least say every character’s line or am I supposes to pick one and just stop talking as if the other...

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  4. Reddit by Vanthuuu Mar 21st

    Is this casting call a scam?

    I can’t find any website for the name of the production company or either of the two directors on IMDb or anywhere else online. The page for the project just has a description of the story and some of the characters. They have a partial cast list and I could...

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  5. Reddit by SoundShockWave Mar 21st

    A short rant

    Dear band director: I understand that you are here orchestrating our music on your own time. I understand and appreciate the sacrifices you make for us. That said, please stop changing things for no reason. The tempo of these songs is not what you have the...

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  6. Reddit by Wisdomking Mar 20th

    What pictures/videos should be in a portfolio?

    I want to start working as an extra/small actor (in Germany) Modelling/acting agencies require a portfolio of pictures and videos of myself. I do have a handful of pictures and one video (small commercial I played in). But I realised I need a lot more...

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  8. Reddit by vanillafudgetwirl Mar 20th

    Regarding Covid

    Are a lot of tv/movie sets still requiring weekly testing AND covid shots (and booster?) or are they settling those rules? Just wondering because I’ve been holding off on auditioning for bigger projects (via actors access, which is why i’ve been using...

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  11. Reddit by Aelazarus Mar 20th

    Voice Editing question

    So I was wondering, as a beginner in the whole business/full time hobby as a VA, is voice editing through audacity or Adobe Audition allowed? By editing I mean changing pitches or modifying the sounds themselves? For example, if I make a zombie sound as a...

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  14. Reddit by padgettjwr Mar 19th

    Still put “ON AVAIL” same day as testing

    I’ve been put “ON AVAIL” for a commercial for a pretty big company, and today was supposed to be testing for whomever books it. So I expected a an email yesterday to see if I booked it or not, but still no response from casting. My agent contacted them last...

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  15. Reddit by Harvo223 Mar 19th

    this is getting real.

    i’ve been acting since i was 8, so for about 10 years, and for as long as i can remember being a professional actor is something i’ve always sort of dreamt about. cut forward to now, i’ve applied to drama schools. sure i’ve been straight rejected from 3, but...

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  16. Reddit by sydeb1 Mar 19th

    What to put for Actors Access notes to CD?

    Hi! I want to apply for a role, and want to write something to the CD. I know it’s not guaranteed they’ll see it, as I’m sure they have a ton of submissions. But I still want to add something, I just have no idea what to put or where to start. Please help!...

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  17. Reddit by yo_its_dest Mar 19th

    How long does it take to get paid for a Sag job?

    Helllooo So I just worked my first sag job! (I’m non-Union, but sag eligible now!!) Just wanted to see how long actors are usually paid after their finished day? The producer also said usually actors get paid for fittings (Ithink he said day rate). But does...

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  18. Reddit by kidpassion Mar 19th

    When Do I Apply to a Principal Talent Agency?

    I have a background in film production, writing and sound editing, so I’m using that for my projects. I’m starting in acting and audition regularly for student films. I get a few callbacks, but mostly rejections at this point. Next month, I’m taking...

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  19. Reddit by Haunter_Gurl Mar 18th

    Actors Access Plus Membership

    I personally find it absurd, the fees AA charges for uploading new media footage (clips, reels) Which should be included with the Plus subscription. For I know that I don't like having to pay extra for each video clip or reel update, which can allot to $120...

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