I am super excited for my short film “The Leak” (2022) that just released on the site of the film director, also my life partner.
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn2FY8sdQKU
As the short releases, I get flashes of what a theatrical release would look like for a film star:
- Red carpet reception
- Media interviews
- Photoshoots for magazine
Once upon a time, I experienced glamorous events and just got honored as a “Celebrity Scholar” in CBC National News. Here is a clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLqt90KoJj/
But that was just a by-product of extremely hard work.
At the end of the day, I am a non-union independent actor who paradoxically studied fame and glamour during Doctoral research & journalism.
In the process of research & acting, I learned 5 life lessons that are key to success for any working actor:
1) Start a positive morning, celebrating your life – it motivates & rewards goals in your professional life. Here is a video on well-being that I love https://www.pickuplimes.com/video/becoming-a-morning-person-117
2) Learn, love, and respect the hard work of fellow crew members. Read Matthew Cornwell’s post https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/What-actors-need-to-know-beyond-ac…
3) Celebrate your wins! Read #5 here https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-tips-for-an-end-of-year-creative-review-2836
4) Build community – this creates lasting happiness with like-minded people and long-term relations in your network. Here are live talks, illustrating how I am building community dialogues at the Wall of Fame Film Festival https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41nD95-yYDFsYlgLOac8VA – join!
5) Create opportunities – instead of depending on work coming in, develop spaces and resources that not only support your goals but serve fellow actors & filmmakers in your network. Read more here https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Being-an-Actorpreneur
What life lesson would you suggest to a fellow actor?
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