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  1. Reddit by iluye1 Oct 16th

    Advice/encouragement when you feel like giving up?

    I'm definitely not going to actually give up... live in LA, I have an amazing manager and agents, have a ton of opportunities. I lost a dream role that I tested at network level for 3 months ago. Ive really only put my head into "acting" for these 3 months...

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  2. Backstage by Dill-Mi Oct 15th

    Tips on starting

    Hello! I’ve wanted to be an actor for quite a long time, but I don’t really have any experience in the field. I decided that I want to pursue my dream. I was looking at universities and saw that they require auditions for admittance should I take classes...

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  3. Reddit by Dubstep4Dogs Oct 14th

    Can a more experienced actor explain to me why almost all of the most remarkable acting performances I can think of aren’t the actors picking up new mannerisms or traits, but rather themselves AS a certain character?

    Some of my favorite actors that I go out of my way to watch their work, hardly ever seem to change drastically to fit a role. I recognize certain ticks or mannerisms of the actors because I am constantly watching them, yet I’m constantly amazed at their...

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  4. Reddit by blondhedon Oct 14th

    LOS ANGELES - CASTING ACTORS FOR STUDENT PROJECT

    Looking for actors in los angeles to help me film a 6 minute short. Looking for someone young, preferably under 5' 9" but not required. The scene involves some running but will provide water and snacks while filming. More details about the project will be...

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  5. Reddit by Briant_Gumble Oct 14th

    Leaving a film through illness?

    So I was an actor on a “feature film” a few months ago. It was quite low budget and my role was unpaid, only expenses. I did a couple of days of free work then had to leave through illness. I did sign a contract prior to filming. I have seen the trailer for...

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  6. Reddit by floppythedog18 Oct 14th

    Comedy scene in Toronto

    Hi guys, Once again I am asking questions about different locations for acting in Canada. This time I was wondering how the comedy scene in Toronto is and if it is feasible to have a career out there ? . Also I have heard things about ambition talent being...

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  7. Reddit by floppythedog18 Oct 13th

    Vancouver

    HI Guys, ​ If there are any working actors from Vancouver would appreciate any info about the industry.

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  8. Reddit by CrimsonBlade2018 Oct 13th

    LGBT actress needed for short film

    Hi... i don't know if this is the right place to ask, but i'm looking an LGBT actress from London (or any closer to Maidstone) for my LGBT short film ‘Pride and Mind’. This film raises awareness of the struggles of the LGBT community and the alarming suicide...

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  9. Stage 32 by Sandra Weston Oct 12th

    Head Shots

    I'm in the West Valley, Thousand Oaks if you have a head shot photographer to recommend please message me. It's time for new ones.

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  10. Reddit by Jhinmid96 Oct 12th

    1950s family breakfast scene

    I’m looking for a scene from a film of a “typical” 1950s family eating breakfast- (father reading the paper, says goodbye to kids and off to work type scene) just needing some dialogue for a school project. Doesn’t have to be a film made in the 50s- simply...

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  11. Reddit by Psynergy Oct 12th

    Streaming Wars: A New Hope?

    In the past 6 months, streaming services have become the hot new commodity in film and TV: * CBS All Access * Disney Play * DC Universe * Vudu (Walmart) * YouTube Original * Apple's Unannounced Service * Facebook Watch * Amazon * Hulu To name but a few...

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  12. Reddit by Mackaii Oct 12th

    Making YouTube videos?

    Hello! I'm a 16 year old actor, I've done a couple things off and on since I was little but still quite new, it's been my goal/dream for forever and I'm gonna a put more effort into it now than I ever have before. I also want to make comedic commentary videos...

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