The writer updates on their acting journey and service industry work. They've secured a commercial role for the NHL Winter Classic but are awaiting its airing. Promoted to beverage manager, they've gained valuable industry contacts. They've completed two SAG projects and learned to track residual checks, ensuring correct payment information.
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Getting in Shape for a Role
Last year, I worked on a film called Stuntgirl and was later offered a supporting role in the upcoming Cavegirls. Realizing I needed to get back in shape for this bouncer role, I partnered with a personal trainer, Ricardo from Virtual Bodies. We've tailored a fitness and nutrition plan, yielding great results in just one month.
How a Crappy Project Landed Me a Large Supporting Role in a Low Budget Independent Feature Film
The narrator reflects on their early acting experience that unexpectedly led to a role in the low-budget film "Stuntgirl." Despite the challenges and recovery after stunts, the project was rewarding. A connection from this film resulted in a new opportunity for their next project, "Cavegirls," planned for March 2025.
Overnight Success Takes Years
The author reflects on the career trajectory of Sydney Sweeney, noting her rise to fame began in 2018 after a decade of acting. They explore the lengthy paths to success for other actors, emphasizing that achieving recognition in the industry is rare and often takes years, encouraging patience in their own career journey.
East of Eden Audition and Update
Yesterday afternoon I got a notification on my phone from IMdB Pro that they had added more cast members to East of Eden. Whenever I audition for a role in a big movie or TV show, I follow the IMdB Pro and turn notifications on. Not all projects update in real time, but in this … Continue reading East of Eden Audition and Update
The Ford Commercial: Audition, Callback and Not Booking
The actor recounts his Ford commercial audition and callback, expressing disappointment at not landing the role. Despite a strong audition, he suspects he lost out due to quota obligations favoring other ethnicities. Ultimately, he accepts this as part of the industry and celebrates his friend's daughter for securing the role.
Time To Van Life for a While
I built a camper van a few years back and used to travel in it between oil and gas projects. It's super comfortable and when I book gigs outside of Atlanta, I use it get to them and sometimes stay overnight for 'local only' projects. The build was on an old FedEx van; A 2006 … Continue reading Time To Van Life for a While
Why I Love My Manager and Would Never Get Rid of Her: My Biggest Audition to Date
A promising opportunity arose when the actor received an email about auditioning for a lead role in a Netflix series in New Zealand, starring Florence Pugh. The audition preparation was intense, but the significance lies in being considered for such a prestigious project and being noticed by renowned industry figures, regardless of the outcome.
The Tom Barbee Photoshoot
I met Tom at a networking event over a year ago. After looking over his website, I knew that I wanted to work with him. His photo style blew me away and we exchanged info. It was about two months ago that we ran into each other again where I worked. After a couple of … Continue reading The Tom Barbee Photoshoot
I Had It Out With a Producer Last Week
The actor shared their experience working on an unpaid film project. Despite agreeing due to the compelling script and flexible schedule, issues arose during production, particularly with inadequate food for the cast and crew. After confronting the producer, they eventually received assurances of proper meals. The actor emphasized the importance of fair treatment in such collaborations.









