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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Peter Messaline Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.46 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.88 Total Questions 149	This is the place for Canadian answers! My company runs "The Advisors", a Toronto-based career-power network for performers, producers and entertainment artists of all sorts. I am a performer, and I have not had a joe-job in the last thirty-odd years, so I must be doing something right. I can talk about career moves, self-promotion, self-production, and the business sense that turns your art into a living.
Michelle Renee Krehl U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.54 Clarity of Response 9.85 Timeliness 9.92 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 63	I can answer questions relating to most types of fashion and commercial modeling, such as requirements, how to find an agent, etc. as well as information about portfolio development, comp cards, etc.
Hyunjin Jo U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.67 Timeliness 9.56 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 189	Topics relating to independent motion picture production.
Wanda Reinholdt Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 9.97 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 174	Questions about how to tap into the richness that is inside you/ find confidence in life and work. Questions about how to create a plan and run with it. Questions about directing and acting and singing. I am not a modeling expert and would prefer that these questions are taken to other experts. Have a long history in piano, voice, acting and directing stage.
Rusty Meyers U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.68 Clarity of Response 9.73 Timeliness 9.68 Politeness 9.47 Total Questions 357	EXTREMELY EXPERIENCED
Felicity Gain U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 74	The pitfalls and how to avoid them How to get a free test with a photographer Should you ever pay for test shots How to get on the books of an agency What is a casting How to maximise your chances of success at a casting The different types of modelling and what you would be suitable for How to ensure you sign with a good agency How to earn extra money to support yourself during the early years How to find an agent abroad How to walk on a catwalk What is showroom work and how to get the .....
Kitty Kavey Netherlands Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.95 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 1246	I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.
Taylor Sheppard U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.81 Timeliness 9.65 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 892	I can answer questions: on starting a career in acting, mistakes in acting, etiquette when dealing with industry contacts, finer points on how to act, and things to avoid in the field.
Kenneth D. Plonkey U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.80 Timeliness 9.93 Politeness 9.92 Total Questions 674	Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.
Phil Nemy Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.80 Clarity of Response 9.84 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 1636	I am a Former VP, Production for Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, who has departed to begin producing his own films. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-05 frustrated:

Jared, If you're not living in Los Angeles, you'll never get called into an audition. You MUST BE HERE for the long haul, primarily because auditions can pop up at a moment's notice and you'll be needed

2009-11-05 frustrated:

Jared, Thanks for writing. I wish I had more encouraging words for you, but I believe you'd rather hear the truth that my telling you lies. The reality of pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles is

2009-11-04 Is Young Actors Camp in LA a good idea for my 15 daughter to attend:

Hi Tracy. Well I think she may be too young for the Senior camp and too experienced for the Jr Camp. But with her experience the senior camp may be fine. It sounds like the best camp for those interested

2009-11-02 hi:

Derek, Thanks for writing. If you want to be an actor working in movies and on Disney Channel shows, you need to move to Los Angeles. PERMANENTLY! You can't just come here for a few days or weeks. You

2009-10-31 Performing:

Steffi, Thanks for writing. IF you want to be a composer, when you are old enough to go to college, you should enroll at the best school for music composition that you can afford. That will prepare