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The Right Kind of Slow (My First Short Film Project)
We just finished production on my first short film. It was originally called Legacy, but we changed the title so it wouldn’t get lost in...
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My First Offshore Rotation Back
After three and a half years away, I'm back working offshore in oil and gas. The money stress is gone and I have a reason to be out here now. Here's how the rotation fits around my acting and the films I'm funding.
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Five for Five – Every Role I Have Coming up in 2026 and 2027 is From Networking
Five projects. Not one came from a cold submission. Every role I've booked traced back to someone I'd already worked with. Here's how those relationships get built, and why they fall apart fast when the work isn't there.
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Mise: The Film Production Management App
I’m an actor and filmmaker based in Atlanta. I’ve been working on my first short film, Legacy (working title), and my first feature, The Session,...
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Ideas Are Cheap. Doing Is Not.
The talent gap between people is smaller than we pretend. The execution gap is enormous. There are wildly talented people who never finish anything. There are average people who finish constantly and end up running things. Finishing is the rarer skill.
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Why I Named the Company Page 4 Films
I have started over four times. The first time was 2003. I left Enron in 2001, just before the collapse, and went to Compaq. Got...
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A Phone Call Changed Everything
Over the past week, I resigned from my demanding beverage manager position to regain control of my life. After considering a return to bartending, an unexpected call from my former boss offered me a chance to return to my previous job with a higher salary. This allows me to finance my film projects while pursuing filmmaking, albeit with limited availability for acting roles. Ultimately, this new path supports my long-term goals as a filmmaker.
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The Hard Part of Acting Isn’t the Acting
The author reflects on the struggles of pursuing an acting career, emphasizing that the hardest part is the silence after auditions and the doubts that arise during slow periods. Despite feelings of uncertainty, encouragement from friends, peers, and a supportive management team motivates them to continue auditioning and believing in their potential.
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I Built an App for Actors
SceneReady is a comprehensive toolkit for actors, developed to streamline audition preparation with ten integrated features including an AI scene partner, teleprompter, and monologue library. Priced at $0.99 with no subscription, it aims to simplify actors' prep processes while being affordable. Future updates include networking and feedback tools.
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My First Residual Check is on the Way
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.