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  1. Reddit by Noodlebops Jan 12th

    BFA letter of intent tips?

    I am applying to a BFA acting program and they require a letter of intent. I have never really written something like this... I was told by my teacher: 1. Include you experiance. 2. Include why you want to be in that specific program. 3. Include what you hope...

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  2. Reddit by Director35 Jan 12th

    [Hiring] Read below

    [Hiring] Overview: If I am allowed to post this here, thank you for reading. You probably never seen this type of gig before, but are you familiar with TikTok ? It’s an app where you can share short videos. Most directors are hiring for series’s or movies...

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  3. Reddit by Exciting-Ad-26 Jan 12th

    What can I do at this moment?

    Long post. Due to anonymity I'll also delete it in the near future. I will still appreciate advice. I'm 25F undergraduate student in Europe and will probably be between ages 27-29 when I finish major. As a child I loved the idea of being in a film and theatre...

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  6. Reddit by granatespice Jan 12th

    Any alternatives to O visa in the US?

    Obtaining an O visa is pretty difficult for actors, especially if you live somewhere with limited acting opportunities. It’s borderline impossible to obtain such experience at a young age. So I’m thinking, does anyone know loopholes to this? For example...

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  7. Reddit by DatBoiMemes425 Jan 12th

    Identity School of Acting Question

    Hi, I am currently a high school senior really looking to continue my education in Acting in order to become a film/tv actress. I was planning on taking a gap year to save money, take acting classes, etc and apply to colleges to get my BFA in Fine Arts-...

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  9. Reddit by CactusJess8 Jan 11th

    Dealing with casting disappointment. Should I be sad?

    Hey, I wanna start this by saying I’m in no means an “actor”. I’m doing a science postgraduate degree which is probably the furthest from performing arts you could get. Our university had our auditions for our second musical today (I had a decent role in the...

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  10. Reddit by sgavary Jan 11th

    Do some shows pay more than others?

    I don't want to become a voice actor, I'm just interested in them (Tom Kenny is my favorite), one question I have is regarding wages: Do some channels or streaming services pay more than others, and does the popularity and age of the show affect payment? Like...

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  11. Reddit by sobeautifulsotragic Jan 11th

    What camera settings are best for iPhone self tapes?

    So I film self tapes on my iPhone (like many of us) and I'm wondering if there's any tech savvy actors who could help me out. I have a iPhone 11 pro max and the quality of both the front and back cameras looks great on its screen. The problem is, when I...

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  12. Reddit by phantomredditor11 Jan 11th

    When those BRIGHT LIGHTS hit you!

    Hey fellow actors, first time here. So I have a small part in a web series that’s in its 3rd season. I memorized the two paragraphs that I needed to do my lines. I’m on set, waiting for hours for my turn (def. not a problem, I was so excited to see the entire...

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  13. Reddit by 3DThrills Jan 11th

    Call me a skeptic

    Joined Freelancer today. Getting multiple messages from someone offering me $300 a week to be their personal assistant for 3 hours a day online. I listed myself as a voice actor and haven't even added any samples. Has anyone else seen any scams from this...

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  16. Reddit by BrokeHardHead Jan 11th

    Question regarding actors in Colorado

    So I’m browsing Backstage, open calls auditions near me. But on the location section Colorado is not on there. My guess is Colorado is not a big enough hub for big production.. So, my question is, what would be the best option? They got the New York ,Los...

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  17. Reddit by ak_writes Jan 11th

    Are you supposed to email casting directors?

    I’ve seen a lot of actors talk about emailing casting directors but I’m terrified to just do that out of the blue. I’m assuming actors only email casting directors they’ve auditioned for? Am I supposed to be emailing casting directors?

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  18. Reddit by thesam1230 Jan 11th

    What’s your best acting technique?

    Hello everyone, new actress here. I’m working on learning how to better my acting skills and I was just wondering what was the things that helped you the most while learning acting? And where did you learn acting? I’d love to better my monologues and scenes...

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  19. Reddit by lethalwomen_22 Jan 11th

    Wannabe Actress looking for advice

    Right now I'm 20 in my final year of college studying computer science in london, however my passion has always been acting. I never really acted on this desire because I was always struggled with my confidence and insecurities, however recently I have made...

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  20. Reddit by Cinderella12354 Jan 11th

    How can I be a great actor?

    I am 17 and have wanted to act for as long as I can remember, a lot stemming from my obsession with movies lol. Anyway, I am planning to take an acting class really soon. I really really want to be a great actor. Not a good one, a great one. I am in awe of...

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