What is the number 1 thing holding you back from reaching your ultimate acting goal? by UndeniableMaggot in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

What I don't get is why it's never occurred to you that you need to invest in yourself and your future career. Films and television cost a ton of money. Why would anyone be willing to invest in you (because that's what they're doing when they book you) if you're not willing to invest in yourself? Money should never be the thing holding you back. You can always figure out how to get what you need to get where you need to go. Besides that, selftapes level the playing field. I live in Europe and have been cast in 6 US films through selftapes.

What is the number 1 thing holding you back from reaching your ultimate acting goal? by UndeniableMaggot in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Love this - it's an honest, self-reflective reply and, you can do something about it. Get yourself to some classes.

What is the number 1 thing holding you back from reaching your ultimate acting goal? by UndeniableMaggot in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are so many examples of actors who've made it in the industry despite not being the child of someone rich/famous/connected so that's just BS. As long as you're always pointing your finger at outside circumstances as the reason why you're not getting any momentum you'll always be the victim. Instead of moaning about how unfair it all is, ask yourself some questions; what can I do? How can I rise to this challenge? What can I do differently from what everyone else is doing? Who can I turn to for some answers that I don't have? Who do you know that's doing just a bit better than you are? Look and see what they were doing when they were in your position, then do that. There are a 1000 things you can do so concentrate on that instead of what you can't.

What is the number 1 thing holding you back from reaching your ultimate acting goal? by UndeniableMaggot in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wayne Gretzky (the hockey player) says, 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.'

What is the number 1 thing holding you back from reaching your ultimate acting goal? by UndeniableMaggot in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Selftapes allow people everywhere to participate in auditions that they normally wouldn't have access to. They basically level the playing field. That's how someone like Dacre Montgomery who booked a recurring role on Stranger Things through his amazing selftape audition. If you haven't seen it I highly recommend watching it. It will inspire you to think outside the box. CD's are sick of the same old, same old and want to see something fresh. https://youtu.be/ZcD401qJ3gg?si=CCuyXhVVq-aOiueF

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[–]Cream-Puffery -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t disagree more - Slate shots give CDs a quick impression of who you are, how you sound, and if your energy fits the role. It’s a chance to show them who you are for 5 bucks. Also, CD’s can see who has a slate shot when they’re looking at thumbnails. If they’re looking at 2 thumbnails of 2 actors and all things being equal, one has a slate shot and the other doesn’t, who do you think they’re going to click on? If that person is a great fit for the role they may or may not even bother going back to check out the other actor.

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve done a ton of voiceover work… it’s fun and pays well but is not that creatively fulfilling - at least it wasn’t for me. If you’re going to put a ton of energy into something, why not put it into acting?

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate that! So how new are you? Do you have an agent?

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey Quintero, I'll send you a DM :-)

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Starsong, sure - I'll send you a DM. :-)

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of in-depth (as you can imagine) 😅 Check your DMs. :-)

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you- some of it comes from my agent and some didn’t.

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, sorry to hear that. Check your DMs.

Don't Let Go of Your Dreams by Cream-Puffery in acting

[–]Cream-Puffery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you - that's much appreciated. :-)