Update Week 34

Filmed Auditions Lead in a futuristic AI film Friend in a futuristic AI film Honda commercial Bose commercial NASA Scientist EMD Financial Industrial (2 roles) Callbacks Roles Booked Lead role in the short film, Zombunnies.  Other Received footage from the O&0 shoot Love and Death released Scheduled podcast interview with HarrisONHarris

Unlocking Opportunities: The Power of Networking in Securing Acting Roles

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.

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.

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.