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.
Seven Month Update
I have officially been in ATL for 7 months now and I figured I would share an update and some news. I have completed shooting supporting roles in 3 independent feature films. One of the films, Malcolm, will be streaming on Prime Video and Reveel by Halloween. I have completed lead or supporting roles in … Continue reading Seven Month Update
Update Week 30
Another slow week Filmed Auditions Open Audition for the National Asian Artist Project Callbacks Roles Booked Drama teacher in a murder mystery short film. Other Got my 4th IMDb credit Meeting with a Talent Management company about representation. Chinese Food music video released Left project Everlasting Spirits for lack of pay Bounty in Chinatown admitted … Continue reading Update Week 30
Taking Charge of Your Acting Career: Why I Still Apply for My Own Casting Calls
The actor narrates their perspective on self-advocacy in the acting business. Despite having an agent, they choose to look for and apply to their own casting calls. Their experience of not landing roles via their agent's auditions highlights the importance of taking control of their career and continuously seeking opportunities.
Update Week 29
Another slow week. Filmed Deadline. Feature film. Final scenes Auditions Scammer. Streetwise Callbacks Stone. Short film. Lead Roles Booked Stone. Short film. Lead Other Made the decision to only do paid work and only projects I like. Invited to be a guest on another podcast
Professional Resume Formatting for Film
The user has crafted a professional resume with separate sections for Film, TV, Theater, and Commercial work, each with specific formatting. The resume also includes links to their reel, social media, IMDb profile, and their and their agent's email addresses. The author chose a simple format and populated the skills section from their profiles on acting websites.
Resume
Below is a copy of my resume and it's formatted the way a professional resume should be formatted. Film and TV should be separate categories. (I have no TV credits yet). Then it's the Film Title. Supporting or Lead (no need to put the actual role), and the Production Company or Director. (The director name … Continue reading Resume
Now is Not a Bad Time to Be an Actor
Despite recent industry strikes, opportunities for actors are present. Seven daily, rangingly experienced actors have all found recent roles. Non-union work is abundant, and actors should use downtime to improve their skills and network. Despite the uncertain future of acting, an actor should always keep practicing while optimally preparing for post-strike opportunities.
Update Week 28
A very slow week, overall. Filmed O&0. Short FIlm. Chef. Supporting Auditions Cold Blooded Killer Virtual audition for a trailer Callbacks Roles Booked Boxer/Evil Henchman. Supporting. Feature film Other Trailer for Malcom released Movie poster for Companions in Misery out.
The Value of a Reel
In the past fortnight, the author landed two feature film roles simply with a reel, underscoring a reel's ability to secure auditions and work. An actor's reel—a one to two-minute video compilation of their best performances—can be self-made, professionally created, or compiled from project footage, offering various price points and timelines.
Simon Shih 