The writer shares experiences of roles booked but never filmed, citing reasons like funding issues, projects going in a different direction, and significant delays. Emphasizing the uncertainty in the acting industry, they advise to refrain from adding unfulfilled projects to a resume and to stay resilient amidst uncontrollable circumstances.
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.
The author recently starred in their first commercial for Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. Despite their other accomplishments, friends and family were most excited about this. They were surprised at the enthusiastic reaction, especially from their mom. Although they don't have a high-resolution copy, a friend recorded the commercial and sent it to them.
Filmed Auditions Shadow Unit. TV Series. SAG. Main Antagonist. HSR Gaming commercial American Express commercial Callbacks Roles Booked Other
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 few. He then asked me for a role in one of these projects. I am not a filmmaker. I am an actor. Even if there were roles to be filled, … Continue reading Aaaaand I Just Pissed Off Another Actor
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
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
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
The content is about an actor who evaluates potential roles based on three criteria: career development, compensation, and personal fulfillment. They prefer principal, speaking roles to enhance their acting reel, need reasonable compensation for their work, and favor projects that resonate with them personally or offer creative growth opportunities. Background roles don't meet their current career needs.
Filmed Hard Rock Casino and Hotel commercial Auditions Recurring principal role in a series filming in South America Community First Credit Union commercial Callbacks Roles Booked Asian Biker. Feature Film. Supporting Chuck. Socially awkward, can’t speak to anyone but his best friend. Short Film. Lead Walden University commercial Other Signed the contract for the SAG … Continue reading Update Week 43
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