The author has landed five upcoming acting projects, all through networking efforts. These include lead roles in "Summer's End," "Cryptoheist," and "Social Media Troll," as well as a supporting role in "Stuntgirl" and a gender-swapped lead role in "Zombunnies." The author emphasizes the value of consistent networking, which has provided a third of their booked roles.
Author: Simon
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The Power of Networking
As of yesterday I have 5 upcoming projects booked that were all acquired through networking. Summer's End and Cryptoheist (lead roles) - I used to go to Film Bar Mondays regularly. At the first one I met a writer, Arken Wheeler. We became fast friends and since, he has put my in every project he has … Continue reading The Power of Networking
Update Week 33
Filmed Auditions Oklahoma Lottery Lead in an independent feature Callbacks Roles Booked Other Malcolm Released on Prime Video
Commercial Casting Calls: The Perpetuity Clause and Conflicts of Interest
Increasing commercial casting calls are "In Perpetuity", meaning your likeness can be used indefinitely without further payment. This can lead to conflicts of interest. For instance, if involved in a bank commercial, a competing bank might consider this a conflict, potentially hindering future opportunities. Beware of implications before agreeing.
In Perpetuity
I see more and more commercial casting calls that are “In Perpetuity”. For example, the commercial pays 500 dollars a day with a 1000 dollar buyout in perpetuity, Now what that means is they are allowed to use your likeness in that commercial forever. FOREVER. Now the money might be good and you might not care , … Continue reading In Perpetuity
Update Week 32
Filmed Auditions Callbacks Roles Booked Other Stuntgirl movie stunt choreography rehearsals
Update Week 31
Filmed Stone. Short Film. Lead. Hermit. Completed filming Auditions Gary Wang - Co Founder of FTX Father/Cop Callbacks Roles Booked Chinese Smuggler - Unable to do. Conflict in schedule Other Withdrew from The Unforgivables for lack of pay.Was asked to submit to East West Players/NBC Launch Showcase in a couple weeks.
My Thoughts on Free Work
The author emphasizes the importance of valuing one's work in the film industry by avoiding unpaid projects unless it's a student film. They've stopped accepting roles without reading the script first and dismiss non-monetary compensations like food, copy, IMDb credit, or deferred payment as insufficient. The author advises actors to accept free work only for building their resume and reel and demands filmmakers to fulfill their responsibility by providing footage and IMDb credits promptly.
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How You See Yourself
The author felt insecure about their appearance after watching one of their acting auditions, magnifying perceived flaws. However, an actor friend and an instructor offered perspective, the latter showing a video of acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe discussing his own self-perceived flaws. This helped the author to focus more on acting rather than personal insecurities.
Simon Shih 