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  1. Reddit by yeah_it_was_personal Jun 17th

    Wanna hear how my first gig in the industry went?

    Got the job through Backstage, a project in Spanish, and immediately the casting director asks to move the conversation off the platform and over to email; first red flag. Company website and CEO's LinkedIn (LI) profile are kind of barebones, another red...

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  3. Reddit by notshakespear Jun 17th

    Union or not

    I am a union eligble actor. Will joining the union help my chances with casting directors and productions and bookings.

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  6. Reddit by just_ice523 Jun 17th

    Affordable and Refutable Headshots In LA?

    Does anyone who’s an LA-based actor have ant recommendations for affordable but good headshots? I’m not trying to break the bank if I can help it since I already have some expensive headshots. I’m just wanting to expand what I have since it’s been a couple of...

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  8. Reddit by AutoModerator Jun 16th

    Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

    Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get...

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  9. Reddit by curtisclone Jun 16th

    PDFs won’t open in Actors Access (Safari + iPad)

    I ignored a film to self-tape for after the pdf wouldn’t open, thinking that the director didn’t post it or upload it appropriately. I now have another audition for a much more professional production and it happened again. I can’t open the pdf! I go to a...

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  10. Reddit by Dense-Independent-66 Jun 16th

    My Honest Review of Casting Call Club

    Casting Call Club is a Voice Acting site that offers free and paid jobs for voice actors, writers, music composers, video editors and some other roles. I will shorten the site to CCC. It has both free options and paid membership options in benefit tiers. The...

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  11. Reddit by cloveand Jun 16th

    Self Tape Set-Up Question: LEDs or Softboxes?

    Hi all, I am looking to up my self-tape set-up. Previously I used: iPhone, Pop Mic, Pop up Green Screen and natural window light. I've moved into a space with less natural light and more space and want to upgrade my set-up. I have a Sony camera + Rode...

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  12. Reddit by filmmakerfemale Jun 16th

    Want more auditions? I know how

    Actors, Need a Demo Reel? Not getting called in for auditions? Here to Help! Want to show off your work? Hi All! I am an award-winning filmmaker who is teaming up with a renowned acting coach in LA and we are offering a two scene reel comprehensive in Los...

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  13. Reddit by Cautious_Employee934 Jun 16th

    Voice actor needed

    Small project, I’m in need of a female young, between the ages of 19-24 preferably a Canadian female or that accent. Of course this role is paid, total voice time around 6-12 minutes or less. Wage is the same. Pm me if you’re interested.

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  15. Reddit by eldemusic Jun 15th

    I want to do classes, but which ones and where?

    Hello fellow voice actors! It's me, your very dumb and annoying colleague, who's not so bad but wants to be better. So here's the thing - I know how to act. At least at a basic, maybe intermidiate level. I got a good mic(not a yeti, but a samson) and a...

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  17. Reddit by QuaggaSwagger Jun 15th

    Referral protocol question

    If I've been fortunate enough to have a well established actor offer to refer me to their reps - how do I not fuck it up? They asked for my materials and said they'd send it over to their people. Should I reach out to said people? Or do nothing and wait for...

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  18. Reddit by Saaaintniiiick Jun 15th

    Questions to ask during acting class?

    Currently taking a scene study class led by an actor/casting director/crew member and it was quite pricey so I’m trying to make the most of it. What are some good questions to ask during class because during the moment I’ll just blank

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  19. Reddit by countJupiter22 Jun 15th

    Advice on Big Decision

    Hey All! I would appreciate some perspective on a big decision I've been unsure about. I'm an actor based in Los Angeles. Recently I was accepted into LAMDA's MFA in Professional Acting in London, a two-year program. It's a great school with a great...

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