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Wanda Reinholdt

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 38.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 110.1
  • Total Questions 213
 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.

Hyunjin Jo

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.67
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 25.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 46.5
  • Total Questions 210
 Topics relating to independent motion picture production.

Taylor Sheppard

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 9.90
  • Response Time(hr) 60.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 44.6
  • Total Questions 1057
 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.

Christy Murphy

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 12.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.3
  • Total Questions 90
 I can answer questions regarding stand-up comedy--performing, writing, starting a comedy night, and career advice.

Rusty Meyers

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.72
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Politeness 9.52
  • Response Time(hr) 8.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.7
  • Total Questions 428
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Kitty Kavey

Netherlands
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 6.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.4
  • Total Questions 1353
 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.

Phil Nemy

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 29.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.8
  • Total Questions 1804
 I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. 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.

Peter Messaline

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.55
  • Politeness 9.68
  • Response Time(hr) 12.2
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 35.1
  • Total Questions 200
 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.

Kenneth D. Plonkey

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Response Time(hr) 6.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.6
  • Total Questions 862
 Questions about acting and directing. Questions about getting started in a careeer. Questions about training and schooling for actors.

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2012-02-08 My daughter wants to become an actress.:

Hello Sandra, I am pleased to hear that you have read my blog.  I am concerned that you say your daughter's acting classes are expensive.  You have to be very careful of scams which are prevalent in the

2012-02-01 How to Not Be Embarrassed While Acting:

Hi Jenny, First, I would say relax and not worry about it because both the video makers and you are beginners and are not working in the same way that professionals would do.  That is, the scripts are

2012-01-29 Wanting to be an Actress:

Hi Elle, Of course you have a chance of being a professional actress You will have to continue your voice and dance lessons through high school and then go on to a professional school,  I recommend AMDA

2012-01-25 Good Looks:

Hey again, James,    Yeah, you really need someone who takes you as you are. Anytime a guy holds himself out to be anything he is not, it's asking for trouble. Even when you are not, women will often start

2012-01-24 actors:

Hi Katrina,  I will answer your question and give you some advice…    I was terrible in math in school. Unfortunately, I didn’t know I could have asked for tutoring to help me get competent at it. You

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