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It's not a "what came first: the chicken or the egg?" kinda thing. I've always been an actor *and* a filmmaker. My passions collide in this super unnecessary (but loads of fun!) self tape set up. And like the classic gen z-er I am, this video comes with several qualifiers :)
Very unconventional, but I did two table reads of an early draft of a pilot for a new web series of mine: Rewired. I didn't necessarily open the floor for critique, but I wanted the script to live outside of my head before I dove too deep. The take away: those table reads...
Back in October I was 5 months post TBI and 1 week post losing my job. I grabbed my BMPCC 4K, took to TikTok, and documented my journey of creating my own acting reel. I don't recommend it for everyone, but if you do embark on a similar project you will no doubt receive an education ( and hopefully have fun doing it! ).
RE: The Film Industry is DEAD
To Whom It May Concern,
This seems like a rough time. As your friend, allow me to grab you by the lapel as I firmly advise you to start investing in new talent.
Oscar Micheaux wasn't named talent. Mabel Normand was poor.
So...either you can be like...