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  1. Reddit by TypeAffectionate Oct 4th

    Online Acting Masterclass

    I’m taking about the ones with actors such as Samuel L Jackson, Natalie Portman, Helen Mirren, etc. on masterclass.com. Has anyone done them? Are they work the 15/month (which is pretty cheap compared to some others? What was your experience?

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  2. Reddit by Strange_Clothes_4382 Oct 4th

    Feeling competitive

    Hi guys, so I just joined a film acting group to gain some experience and there’s a ton of amazing resources and networking and I’m very excited. However one problem I have is feeling like the other actors are not my friends but more like competition. Even...

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  3. Reddit by stugotsmymoney98 Oct 4th

    Do below the line agents ever rep actors?

    So I had a situation the other night where I was at work waiting tables at my restaurant and i waited on a woman who basically told me she was a producer and asked for my info, she seemed normal and nice so i gave it to her, long story short she emailed me...

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  5. Reddit by bustergaming777 Oct 3rd

    Creating your own custom contract for work ?

    I have been cast in a student short film and was wondering about creating my own contract for it that states things like (I will get the footage, will be invited to any screenings, etc.) I have heard of bad experiences with student projects and also heard of...

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  6. Reddit by ActingHopes Oct 3rd

    Tips for getting the most out of Actors Access?

    After doing some background work and fruitlessly applying for student films and commercials on Backstage and Casting Networks, I think I'm going to focus my efforts on Actors Access. I know it's the most reliable and highest quality out of the bunch. However...

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  7. Reddit by Blueeyesindisguise Oct 3rd

    Actors - How do you afford living in Los Angeles?

    I am looking at apartments and I honestly can't find anything safe/decent for less (around $2,500+ w/utilities). I know people live with roommates but honestly I'm at the age where I really don't want to live with so many people. If you are living alone...

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  8. Reddit by Cute-Chance5474 Oct 3rd

    Actor type

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  9. Reddit by gremillion713 Oct 3rd

    Ghosted by casting

    Hey everybody! I’ve talked to all of my actor friends, and I’ve even reached out to my old agent back home. I don’t know what to do. Here’s the situation. I submitted for a supporting role in a SAG low budget feature on Actors Access. I’ve never had any luck...

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  13. Reddit by An-Actual-Vampire1 Oct 3rd

    Getting an agent with only one or two scenes reel

    I have taken some acting classes (including advanced) and have two lead scenes from my work, plus a bunch of acting credits (mostly background so nothing to show for those) . Both scenes are about two minutes but one is pretty well produced. Would this be...

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  17. Reddit by MoonPrincess93 Oct 2nd

    “Fake” reel footage?

    Hey all, I’ve been in touch with a team who creates/produces scenes so you have some on-screen footage to submit to agents. An actor friend advised against it, saying agents can tell these are “fake” and may do more harm than good. I’ve seen footage from...

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  20. Reddit by BaltimoreKnots Oct 2nd

    Benefits of being in shape?

    I am a male aspiring actor. Will being in great shape increase my marketability and chances of getting a role? I go to the gym 6x/week and have a decent build. It takes a lot of time and energy (gym, diet, etc) to maintain my physique. Is it worth...

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