The Actor and Jealousy: The Myriad Ways We Undo Ourselves and Lose Sight of Our Actual Path

An old friend mentioned that some mutual acquaintances are envious of my acting abilities. Jealousy in the competitive industry can cloud our judgment and hinder our growth. It's crucial to celebrate others' success, focus on our own development, and nurture a positive mindset. By embracing a sense of "enough" and safeguarding our passion for the craft, we can overcome jealousy and stay true to our artistic journey.

My First Industrial Project: Was It Worth It?

The Milliken industrial shoot in Spartanburg, SC was a two-day local hire opportunity that paid well. Despite the lack of resume or reel material, the financial benefit was significant. The disorganization posed challenges, but the positive experiences with fellow actors and crew made it a worthwhile venture overall.

Networking Event

It's been a long while since I networked in person in Atlanta. When I first got to Atlanta, I went to networking events as often as I could. after a while, it was easier to network virtually. But since it's slow in the industry, I figured it was a good time to go back and … Continue reading Networking Event →

Deloitte: My 3rd Commercial Booking

I submitted to the Deloitte casting call on Actor's Access after I read that they were looking for a Steve Ioki type that was an artist (not DJ) for the role. I had been told I looked like Steve at least a half a dozen times since I grew my hair out (I don't see … Continue reading Deloitte: My 3rd Commercial Booking →

Fear: Using Something Negative as Motivation

A friend struggling with self-sabotage sought my motivation secret outside the film industry. My approach is using fear as a motivator, rooted in my fear of being ordinary since my teenage years. This fear has driven my life decisions, from traveling to starting a business. Losing my job in 2022 pushed me to pursue my acting dream, fueled by the fear of regret.

Avail Check: What it is. What it Means.

The author recently auditioned for a co-star role in a series filming in Atlanta. They received an "avail check," which in the industry, is a message asking if the actor is available for a specific day, indicating they are a top choice for the role. They might find out within a few days whether they got the role or not.

How to Become an Actor: The 6 Steps I Took from Zero Experience to Booking Roles

Aspiring actor shares journey: 2 acting classes, networking, headshots, casting submissions, agency representation, and perseverance led to 19 credits, IMDb presence, and career focus on bigger projects. Networking proved most valuable. Auditioning takes dedication and continuous improvement.

Update Week 46

What started out as the slowest week I would have had since I started acting, turned into one of the best weeks. This week started out extremely slow with nothing happening at all until Thursday. First, my agent got me an audition for a commercial and then I was contacted by my new manager asking … Continue reading Update Week 46 →

Update Week 45

Filmed Auditions Callbacks Roles Booked Quavo Music Video - Mafia Boss. Could not accept this role because of a scheduling conflict. Enzo feature film. Han. Supporting. Ryu Foot Gang Leader - TMNT Sins of the Sensei Fan Short Film. Supporting. Other Companions in Misery premier in ATL Started looking for a new manager 4th Podcast … Continue reading Update Week 45 →

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 →