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Thoughts on acting, filmmaking, and the journey of starting over at 52.

Acting Tips

How to Network as an Actor Without Sounding Like You Want Something

I was at Film Bar Mondays a few months back. A guy walked up to a director I know, introduced himself, and asked to be...

July 2, 2026

Acting Tips

The Competition Is Fierce and It’s Not Getting Any Easier

Breaking into film is harder than it was five years ago. Here is what you are up against, and why even actors who did everything right struggle to get signed.

June 2, 2026

Projects

The Indies Are About to Run the Table

The majors are getting bigger and making fewer films. The indies are getting smarter and making better ones. As an actor and filmmaker with skin in the game, here's why I think the math is finally breaking our way.

April 18, 2026

Networking

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...

May 21, 2024

Simon Shih

Actor · Filmmaker · Atlanta

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