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Scams...

Tue, 25 June 2002, 07:04 pm
Gilly11 posts in thread
This may sound like I'm paranoid. It may have happened before.
I found out about this audition for a feature film. It was reported on in a local rag, giving a phone number to call for more information about getting a part. I rang the number, the bloke that's directing the film said that I had to send a letter to a certain address requesting a copy of the script and my documenting previous experience... as well as $20 for the cost of the script.
It's not a nice thought that in today's society that we are sometimes a little hasty in our judgements, but the people I have spoken to about this have given me a piece of their mind... and they are, needless to say, a little sceptic. I'd prefer to give the benefit of the doubt, though...

Comments?

Cheers
Alan Gill

"Credit cards are the best way to spend someone else's money"

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Re: Scams...

Fri, 28 June 2002, 01:40 pm
This is definately a scam. If the Director himself is answering the phone, and not using (his) address to get you to send your money to and it involves a feature film, it's probably a bit Arthur Daly.
If you are auditionaing for a part... it's unlikely you would be given the complete screenplay in the first place.

But then this could be a completly honest and upfront and I have discredited this person...har har.

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