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Unemployment?
“Just wondering if anyone has had success filing for unemployment in NY as a freelancer? The whole process is a bit confusing and of course getting someone on the phone is a bit challenging. Would love to hear any insight!” —bbhere
Actors’ Zoom to rehearse sides/read scripts?
“Hi all!
“I’m really looking to get together with a group of actors or even just one to read some sides with and help each other rehearse for auditions, or even just read some scripts to stay fresh. I figure we can do this via Zoom. Comment here if anyone is interested and we can try to set something up!” —Ji1288
Obtaining footage from previously filmed projects for my reel?
“I’m in the process of finally cutting my demo reel together and I have several TV shows—some on Netflix, some on network TV—where I am featured background and get some pretty great screentime. I would like to obtain this footage. I’m having the hardest time figuring out how to obtain the footage without paying someone. Any programs anyone knows about where I can do it myself? Since I was hired through a background agency I don’t have direct contact information of the producer or editor where I could get the footage from them. PLEASE help! Any advice is appreciated!” —stvnfan
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