Offshore
One Audition in Four Months
My agent told me there was a limit on how many auditions I could turn down. Three months later I've turned down four or five, done exactly one, and neither he nor my manager has dropped me. The auditions were never how I was getting work.
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...
Acting Tips
Things New Actors Should Know
I posted this my first year of acting and thought I would repost this with some updated information. You will not “make it big” doing...
Networking
What Networking Actually Got Me
Every real thing happening in my career right now came from a person I met, not a submission I sent. Four names. Stephen, David, John, Toto. Each one a different shape of what knowing people actually looks like, three years in, when "networking" stops being a buzzword and starts being the work.
BTS
Cavegirls: My First Time Doing SFX on a Film
The feature film project "Cavegirls," directed by J.B. Torres Medina and starring Caylin Sams, features a gripping story with a loyal bouncer, played by me. I secured my role through previous work with writer David Axe. I also contributed to SFX, using a potato gun for a memorable scene involving fake blood.
Uncategorized
How a Crappy Project Landed Me a Large Supporting Role in a Low Budget Independent Feature Film
The narrator reflects on their early acting experience that unexpectedly led to a role in the low-budget film "Stuntgirl." Despite the challenges and recovery after stunts, the project was rewarding. A connection from this film resulted in a new opportunity for their next project, "Cavegirls," planned for March 2025.
BTS
The ‘Warrior in the Garden’ Shoot
I was contacted on Backstage about a month ago to submit for a short film project called Warrior in the Garden. I don’t really do...
Acting Tips
How the Acting Process Works: From Submission to Booking a Role
Many actors lack understanding of the acting process, seeking roles through amateur means. To succeed, actors must find and submit to casting calls, secure auditions, endure the waiting process, and contend with various outcomes. Understanding this process is vital for aspiring actors to navigate the industry effectively and land roles.
Acting Tips
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.
Acting Tips
Aaaaand I Just Pissed Off Another Actor
I was just contacted by some random actor on DM asking if I have any projects coming up. I told him that I had a...