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Michelle Doherty
Want to start acting

I've been in theatre productions throughout elementary school/high school, and I'm looking to get some acting under my belt for short films. I've always found acting very rewarding. Can anyone recommend anything? Or know of any small productions willing to cast actors with no previous film acting experience? Thank you :)

Corinne Bell

Yes try applying to,tons of film schools,also apply for supporting artist work online type it , into google and see what comes up. Just get yourself out there, and get screen experience, before anything else.

Priscilla Dieb

Maybe this is something for you http://www.foundationacting.com/index.html (they teach based on Meisner Technique), I am no authority to say, but before anything just get a good foundation (where you...

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Stacia Roybal

Get good headshots, get on casting sites and start submitting yourself-student films are a great way to start

William Joseph Hill

Definitely get headshots and submit yourself to student films. If you live in a major market like LA, Chicago or NY, there are probably casting websites you can sign up for and submit yourself to. But...

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Simon King

From a slightly different perspective... Over the years I have hired many, many models for runway and print work (fashion design) and I ALWAYS consider both professional talent and "wannabe" talent. I...

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Michelle Doherty
Assistant editor, percussionist, aspiring editor

Hey everyone, I'm a young Canadian Film Production graduate living in Vancouver, BC, however, I'll be making a move to London in the next few months. I've been an assistant editor for a year and a half, working on shows for the Food Network Canada and Telus CommunityTV. I have edited numerous short...

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