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Starting a career in film/tv -- East Coast (Atlanta) vs. West Coast (LA) ?

I have been planning to head to LA for the past 5 years to go into acting. Now, I am realizing that the Atlanta area is becoming a film/tv center, I already have an agent & family there, & its cost of living is a lot lower, so it seems like it makes more sense for me. I don't know what to do -- whic...

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Charlotte Arnold

Wow, Regina! That's an angle I hadn't thought of. Makes total sense! Thank you so much!!!

Regina Lee

It's possible you might be pretty green and probably not SAG. And it's awesome that you already have an agent in Atlanta, so you might seriously consider starting there. Why throw that advantage into...

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Toni Deaver

Being a "big" fish in a substantially smaller pond will give you advantages you won't find in LA where buses of people hoping to be stars arrive every day from all over the country. The airport brings...

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Tony Cella

The cost of living in Los Angeles is insane. In addition to the high rents, public transportation is far behind Chicago or New York City. Day jobs are also difficult to come by. There are plenty of ac...

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Charlotte Arnold

Wow, this is just unbelievably awesome information! This makes total sense. I appreciate your input & can't thank you enough!

LaShawn Pagán
Film Festival!

So, I'm really excited that my film was selected to be a part of this innovative digital platform for filmmakers across the globe! after working for about 5 years on this particular documentary I was starting to get worried film festivals weren't going to pick it up, but this is the first (I hope) o...

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Melissa Butler

Congrats LaShawn

LaShawn Pagán

thank you Melissa!

Melissa Butler

This is an issue people ignore. Good job

LaShawn Pagán

Thank you Melissa, and thanks for voting and the feedback!

LaShawn Pagán

And voting for it to be nominated! Much appreciated for sure

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