Conor Irwin: Actor, director and screenwriter in Bordeaux, France.

Victor Titimas
Are " personal attacks" normal? How can you cope with them?

I am currently writing a (non-screenplay) story on a forum. Some replies weren't focused on the work itself, but on me, as a writer. Some said " Quit writing! Plow the field instead!", others said: " I hope you have a serious job!". Another one said: " You have absolutely no clue on this subject!"....

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Danny Manus

You want personal attacks? Try twitter. God the people on there are so vicious and they don't even know you!

Andrea E. Windsor

Cyber Bullies, Danny. They're actually cowards behind a screen. Nothing but wimps in real life. Just hit the delete button as soon as the conversation gets ugly.

Tabitha Baumander

small minds will attack, Better minds will give constructive comments. Sometimes the latter can sting because with the arts reality can suck. I think the thing to remember is do it for yourself. That...

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Fiona Hunnisett

Thank you for the invite Conor.

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Conor Irwin

Two questions: 1. How do I leave a conversation 2. How do I remove a connection

Sahar Raie
German speeking actros wanted :)

Hallo Ihr Lieben, mein Name ist Sahar, Schauspielerin, Sprecherin und Werbemoderatorin. Gibt es hier deutsche Schauspieler aus NRW, die Interesse an einer Zusammenarebeit haben ??? Ich suche Kollegen, mit denen ich kleine einfache Projekte umsetzen kann (z.B. Comedyvideos, Kurzfilme, kurze Clips, um...

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Conor Irwin

Where?

Sahar Raie

@Conor Irwin: Western Germany, Nordrhein Westfalen e. g. cities like Dortmund, Cologne, etc

David Pearson

Greetings!

Conor Irwin
Hello - a good place as any to start..

I just signed up here, recommended by Final Draft, just dipping my toes and saying a fond hello to all my fellow artists working hard, or not on interesting work. Keep up the good... fight. I'm an Irish man living in Bordeaux France. I started life as an actor, then I directed stuff and realised I'm...

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Antonio Ingram

Much respect to you Conor for striving for better. I wish you the best of luck.

Tommy Bull

Hi Conor. Laughing here. I like what you said. I am a Actor and a Director. NYU Film School Graduate. High Kick Productions Inc. I plan to expand in Ireland and Scotland where my family is from. Nice to meet you and look forward to getting to know you. Tommy Bull

Michael McLaughlin

Hey Conor, more power to you for recognizing what you want to do and following it through. Thanks too for putting a smile on my face, love the honesty. Michael

Richard "RB" Botto

Hi Conor. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 250,000+ members strong representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay...

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David Pearson
Audtion nightmare and heaven?

What is the worst audition experience you have had and what made for the best audition experience -even if you didn't get the part. I'm a twice BAFTA Nominated producer and director and I think that some directors and producers have no idea how to conduct these events. I'd also be interested in hear...

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Silke' Renate Lienhardt

My worst experience ever was having one of the people on the other side of the table say (loudly) "This person is obviously unsuitable for the roles we have available!" BEFORE I had a chance to even g...

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Deryn Warren

Years ago when I was directing theater (and doing my own auditions) I had an African American actor beg to audition for the part of a middle aged German. He was so stunning that the writer/producer re-wrote the part for him.

David Pearson

If an actor doesn't look physically how the director/producer/ casting agent imagined them for the part (and clearly they should be using some discernment in selecting actors to attend the audition in...

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Ciara Sherry
Location, Location, Location?

As an aspiring actress in England, what do people reckon? Is London really the only place in the country to be in order to succeed?

Egypt Reale

There is no set answer to success - everyone who has succeeded has done so in a different way then someone else. The best advice I can give is, to not worry about anything. Keep perfecting your craft...

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Conor Irwin

Its not all happening in London, if you get yourself established in a regional theatre scene you can build from there, the key is to work, and work gets you work. My friends run a theatre festival in Birmingham which is building a reputation for itself. "BE Festival". So go regional.

Egypt Reale

Alle says a lot of very true things, you must know your craft and be ready. Be the best at being you. And have a great work ethic. All are valid in getting work.

Korbin Ducharme
Are Actors Just Really Good Liars?

The other day I was practising. Working on facial expressions and tonality on my friends to work on my all around game. The believability was their but it brought up the harsh statement of "Actors/Actresses are just really good liars". I wanted to post this and get feedback on what your thoughts and opinions were on this statement. Thanks

James David Sullivan

@Deryn - Any time you say something that is not true, by definition, you are lying. Fiction writers tell lies - lies we like and even love - but they are still lies, because they are not true. The sam...

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James David Sullivan

@Thomas - I have no doubt your method helps you deliver your best performance. But I don't think it is necessary for someone to believe they are lying to provide a good performance. Consider a shady c...

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Deryn Warren

Nice post, Paula. To me it is making YOURSELF believable and putting yourself, not a character, in imaginary circumstances and reacting as you would. You are unique and we want to see that unique reac...

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