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  1. Reddit by genericactor34 Sep 16th

    How much does Netflix pay actors?

    Hi, I am a teen actor who is auditioning for a major Netflix original show. I have gotten to the 3rd call back and there is a chance I might get the role. It is the main character... I am of course hoping to get the role, and was wondering if anyone has an...

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  2. Reddit by bob_swang123 Sep 16th

    Has anyone been to actors centre in Sydney

    Thinking of doing a 10 week program on screen acting, the cost is a bit expensive which is why I'm wondering if anyone has ever gone to the institute? I would have gone Nida but the one near me has a full class.. And I don't want to wait till next year to...

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  3. Reddit by sudrawkid Sep 15th

    The Moment You Realize It Was All Worth It.

    I'm still beaming. Last week I got to see the pilot for the cartoon I worked on with National Geographic Kids in it's full glory and I'm just so happy. It's the little things like this that make me realize I love what I do. After all the hours spent second...

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  4. Reddit by FettuccineAlfredo1 Sep 15th

    Young, Aspiring Actor

    Hi. I am 17yo male and a senior in high school. I've have always been interested in acting since I was a child. This year I joined my school's beginning drama class to give acting a try at least once. It's been really fun. My first day in drama, I talked to...

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  5. Reddit by darlingamateur Sep 15th

    (TORONTO) Ways to meet casting directors?

    Hey there! I’m a Canadian living in NYC. I just got my MFA and I’m going to Toronto for several weeks to audition and meet casting directors. I have an agent in Toronto and other than going to the auditions they set up for me, what are ways I can network with...

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  6. Reddit by actingstarterpack Sep 15th

    How much in frame for self-tapes?

    I have to ask everyone on how much in frame do you go for self-tapes. There seens to be pros and cons for medium-close shots, compared to medium-wide shots. These two seem the most common. I can see the benefits of being in a medium-tight (medium-close)...

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  7. Reddit by SaXo_Sam Sep 15th

    Is reading important ?

    Hey there , I was curious about how important you think for an actor is to have some play/movie knowledge . Do you guys think that there are any say movies or plays that are a 100% must watch/read if you want to improve your acting ? Ty a lot .

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  8. Reddit by nomoreaudiojack Sep 15th

    Balding Actors

    Balding actors. What advice would you part for someone who is about to get their headshots taken. Should one grow out enough hair to make it seem like they are not balding as much or just completely buzz it down in the interest of honesty. Do the casting...

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  9. Reddit by RagingNippleBoner Sep 15th

    Thoughts on John C. Reilly?

    I'm in my early 20s, and came of age knowing him as Dale from Stepbrothers and Talledega Nights. However in the past few years, I've come to know him as Reese in Boogie nights and the underrated Dewey Cox. Curious to see what you all think of him.

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  10. Reddit by Lia-the-Flamingo Sep 15th

    I didnt get Cast

    I went to my first audition last week (im a freshman) and got a callback for the next day. I was really excited because ive been dreaming of being in the theater since I was a little kid. I felt like I was doing really good and received many compliments. I...

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  11. Backstage by FlyGuy Sep 14th

    Can you fire your agent?

    I have a agent that I signed a 2 year contract with, but they give me like 1 audition every 4-5 months. When I have emailed them asking for auditions, they have told me they don’t have time for me. Is there a way to drop an agent that basically...

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  12. Reddit by Ahmed11105 Sep 14th

    How long after wrapping until actors get paid?

    I know it varies between the type of production and the companies involved. I’ve done small acting jobs before and I was paid about roughly a month after filming. I’m curious if this is the average payment time for most acting jobs. I guess I want to know...

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