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  1. Reddit by stargirl2400 Jul 9th

    Appropriate time for a follow-up with agent?

    In a bit of a weird situation right now. Last month I rejoined an agency that I had been with as a child (took time off for school) and went through the whole process of getting new headshots done, joining actor's access, etc. In that time, I've emailed my...

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  2. Reddit by actresswhowrites Jul 8th

    Why do so many people dislike self-tapes?

    I mean I’m not an auditioning actor and I cringe when I watch myself back too but self-tapes seem like a savior to me because it seems like it would allow you to have Both a stable day job and an acting career! Considering that post I saw once on here that...

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  3. Reddit by hiponcronus Jul 8th

    Actors with Producers/Showrunners

    Recently, I did a scene on set where I could tell the producers/showrunners weren’t super super happy with the performance I was giving, but the Director seemed to receive it positively at first. I could see the Director/Producer talking a couple of times...

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  4. Reddit by SuperNovaGemini444 Jul 8th

    Advice needed for pay negotiation on feature film

    Hello, again! I got such a helpful response on my last post that I've decided to reach out for help again. I recently booked my first lead role in a feature film. The budget for the film wasn't discussed but they sent me the daily pay rate. I was wondering is...

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  5. Reddit by AutoModerator Jul 8th

    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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  6. Reddit by Imnewhereokay1 Jul 8th

    Struggling to find agent and manager representation

    I'm making this post because I'm so frustrated and bummed. I have been trying to get talent agency and management representation for years now. I started acting 13 years ago and I'm now 23. I have a local talent agent in KY, but they suck. I've done many...

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  7. Reddit by siresaix Jul 8th

    Acting Discord

    Hey guys, Are you looking for a community of likeminded individuals in your craft? Come Join Maven Haven. Where we connect actors with each other, to other crew members, and provide a resource and space for you to hone your craft. You can find table reads...

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  8. Reddit by Frictionite_Studios Jul 8th

    Help wanted for growing Media Production company

    Howdy from Oklahoma! My name is Delta C. Hawkins, I am the owner of Frictionite Studios and lead developer of the upcoming RPG game Lupus Ex Machina- Frictionite Studios is a Media Production company that is centered around producing media such as Games...

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  9. Reddit by BernieIsNoSocialist Jul 8th

    [serious] why do so many french actresses go nude ?

    Sophie Marceau and Vanessa Paradis even went nude before they were 18. Adele Exarchopoulos was auditioned for Blue is the warmest color when she was still 17. What’s wrong with France ? And don’t get me started with the « oh it’s just acting, yada yada ». Lea...

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  10. Reddit by iovoko Jul 7th

    Next step

    I have short scenes written for a reel. I have a good mic and an editing app. I have agencies I’d like to submit to. I have a photographer I’d like to do headshots. What I DON’T have is the order in which I’m supposed to do these things. Reel, headshots...

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  11. Reddit by rebeccazone Jul 7th

    Friend refuses to get a day job

    I have a friend who's an actor. She was doing ok before the pandemic, some plays and bits, paying her rent. During the pandemic, obviously there was no work. And she collected unemployment and sold her car. She was venting to me last night. Now that the world...

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