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  1. Reddit by Opening-Race6586 Feb 27th

    Drama school application essay

    I want to apply for a summer program at a drama school and to complete the application I have to write a short essay (250-750 words) on „my goals and objectives“. What exactly do they want me to write about? Do they mean I should write about why I want to...

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  2. Reddit by Wan-Wan2402 Feb 27th

    Demo for Beginners?

    I'm a Tv/Film actor and I'm trying to integrate voice acting into my career, something I've always really really wanted to do. I do have a "booth" set up in my closet for recording because I do a lot of vocal auditions. Luckily I already have a voice coach...

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  3. Reddit by zeromalarki Feb 27th

    UK/Ireland Usage question

    I run a small production company that specializes in shooting showreel scenes for actors and to a lesser extent, short films. Next month, we are shooting a short film off our own bat. When it is completed, we intend to do a festival run, and after that, if we...

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  4. Reddit by mchilili Feb 27th

    Confusion about a Casting Call

    A few days ago I applied at a posting where the only descriptions is "We are looking for young performers ages 13-20 of all experience levels from across Canada." Im 25. I saw the age range and knowing I can pass for younger I applied and I got an audition. I...

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  8. Reddit by jthejournalist Feb 27th

    Guaranteed Income in NY State

    Hi everyone, Apologies, mods, if this isn't allowed. I am a journalist and former actor and I'm working on a story about the new Guaranteed Income Program for Artists in NY State and how the pandemic has affected NYC actors, specifically nonunion actors. If...

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  9. Reddit by Particular-Sport-627 Feb 27th

    2 Thoughts Battling in my mind

    Right so i'll keep it short , the only thought stopping me from going full head on with my acting career is the fact that i might try my hardest bestest of work without not much in return when i could put that insane work ethic in trying to make money to...

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  10. Reddit by nacho__mama Feb 27th

    Casting Director's Rant

    Any place that has an image of you or your reel or your resume put your email on it!  Add your email to your Actors Access resume!  And for God's sake if you have an IMDb Pro account add your email!  It blows me away how many people have a website with no way...

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  13. Reddit by liljizzle17 Feb 26th

    Beginning Acting Career

    I live in a small town in TN and I have always wanted to be an actor ever since I was 16 years old. I’m 28 now and one of my dreams is to act. My issue is, I just don’t know where to start. I haven’t acted since high school, when I was in 2 plays. What do I...

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  15. Reddit by playingpretend97 Feb 26th

    Moving Into VO

    Mods, feel free to delete if not allowed or relevant. I know there’s a VO sub, however, I’m curious if any TV / Film actors here have transitioned into VO and what their experience has been. I want to continue with TV / Film but I’ve always been interested in...

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  16. Reddit by chosen-username Feb 26th

    The Hero of Ukraine is an actor

    He actually has a pretty long list of movies (check Wikipedia). Which means that right now he is just playing a role - like Schwarzenegger in action movies. And he is playing the role so well because he is always method acting and filming on location. ;-)

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  18. Reddit by Elcompaenrique Feb 26th

    How can I learn from watching movies?

    I’m an aspiring actor and I’m wondering if anyone has any tips for ways I can learn when watching other actors, so that watching movies would be a productive and educational activity. What traits and nuances should I look for when watching successful actors?

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  19. Reddit by Haunter_Gurl Feb 26th

    Is Casting Networks even worth it anymore?

    Like others have stated in these forums, Casting Networks (formerly L.A. Casting, that completely split on its own) underwent a supposed 'overhaul' during 2021 \[I got the update too\] and also raised their rates significantly. They're definitely not Actors...

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  20. Reddit by ParticularPaper6095 Feb 26th

    What is your favorite casting site and why?

    I know CD's have their fav sites to cast but as actors, what is your fav sites and explain. I'll go first. I would like to start by saying that I am non-union and I am not repped. My 2 is Actors Access and All Casting. Actors Access is pretty easy and pretty...

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