Author: Simon

I am Simon's boredom.

Update Week 44

Filmed Walden University commercial, principal Chuck short film, lead Trouble Man feature film, supporting Auditions Drug dealer, feature film, supporting MSC Cruises commercial  Floor & Decor commercial  Callbacks Roles Booked Drug dealer, feature film, lead. This role was originally a small role, but the writer/director decided to expand the role and make it a lead. … Continue reading Update Week 44 →

The Benefits of Uploading Separate Reel Clips to Actor’s Access

The post discusses a unique strategy the author has for uploading acting reels to Actor's Access. Despite the high cost of $22 per minute of uploaded video, by uploading separate clips instead of one full reel, they believes it has benefits. These include flexible clip combinations for specific roles, avoiding irrelevant footage, and avoiding the cost of full reel re-uploads.

Evaluating Acting Opportunities: Setting Rules for Myself for Accepting Roles

The content is about an actor who evaluates potential roles based on three criteria: career development, compensation, and personal fulfillment. They prefer principal, speaking roles to enhance their acting reel, need reasonable compensation for their work, and favor projects that resonate with them personally or offer creative growth opportunities. Background roles don't meet their current career needs.

Update Week 43

Filmed Hard Rock Casino and Hotel commercial Auditions Recurring principal role in a series filming in South America Community First Credit Union commercial Callbacks Roles Booked Asian Biker. Feature Film. Supporting Chuck. Socially awkward, can’t speak to anyone but his best friend. Short Film. Lead Walden University commercial Other Signed the contract for the SAG … Continue reading Update Week 43 →

My First 100 Auditions

I reached a big milestone this past Saturday night by completing my 100th acting audition since I started pursuing acting in January of this year. These auditions came from various sources including Backstage, Actor's Access, Casting Networks, my agent, my manager, Facebook groups, Instagram, and personal connections. Out of these 100 auditions: I was offered … Continue reading My First 100 Auditions →

24 Hours: My First Commercial, My First SAG Film and a Third Booking

The author, an actor, recounts a hectic 24 hours during which he was selected for a commercial at Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Florida, learned the violin part of a symphony for the scene, found out he had been hired prior to that knowledge, and participated in the shoot. Meanwhile, he landed a role in a SAG feature film, making him SAG-eligible. Finally, he was cast in an independent film, rounding up a successful performance streak.

The Talent Agent Interview: Expanding My Representation

The author, an actor with representation in the southeastern US, gained a referral to another agency based in St. Louis. He sent a standard portfolio package and participated in a successful virtual meeting involving self-introduction, performance of a monologue, and a cold read. These seemed to impress the two boutique agency representatives present, leading to an immediate offer of representation, possibly extending to Chicago due to their close connections there.

New Actors: Focus on Building Your Resume, Not Picking and Choosing Projects

An actor recounted a recent conversation with a friend about navigating the formative period of their acting careers. Guided by prior experiences and advice, a key insight shared was the value of building a resume and learning through every experience, even in less appealing projects. For new actors, taking on any role, practicing auditions, networking, and learning from every opportunity constitute crucial steps toward professional growth.