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Im thankful for everyone’s feedback!

What you’re saying and what I’m asking for are two separate things. I’m asking people with no experience (who want to act) for a week to film a short film for $1,000. I thought everyone just wanted to act because it’s their passion. Haha

Thanks!

I understand what you are communicating and I appreciate that you’re taking the time to reply. But it’s baffling to me because I’m not trying to cast anyone that has an extensive amount of experience. I’m casting people with no experience at all from Backstage. So why is the burden on me to...

Thanks for the advice!

I’m trying to make shorts or a proof of concept so I can make the feature. But people are passing on it. Even though it’s paid up front and I’m willing to unknown actors with limited experience. That’s why I’m baffled.

I’m in New York. Im offering $1,000 for a weeks worth of shooting for a short film and everyone wants to see my previous work and prove my legitimacy immediately. It’s like they’re casting me. Not the other way around. I even make it clear they will get paid up front. People want to see...

Here’s the problem that I’m dealing with, I’m trying to make short films and I have the money and budget to make an independent feature but EVERYONE wants to know that they’re going to be going to be working on a mega hit masterpiece before they will even consider it, even though I’m casting all...

Great idea!!! Thank you!!

For casting, can I hand out flyers to people on the street? Is there any legal issues with doing that?

Does anyone know forums or resources where I can look for or find a casting director, an attorney and a location scout for my first feature? Are there websites besides backstage that anyone recommends for casting? Any other resources anyone suggests I check out? Thanks for your help!!!

I’m just a guy from New Jersey trying to make my film but not sure where to begin. Thanks for your advice!