People Around You Getting Excited For Simple Work
Mar 28th, 2009 by Alan Yu
One thing about working in film that I have noticed is that when you have been at it for awhile everything seems typical where it is just work. However, for the people around you they seem to get so excited to see someone they know working in say a movie or TV show regardless of how small it is.
I guess most people’s assumption is that if you are say an “actor” that it automatically means you are making say millions for the work that you do or that you are famous to a certain degree. It’s usually not the case though as there are tons of actors that do something else as their main income source and at the same time there are a lot of unknowns.
It’s good to have support though for people who are excited for your career growth. Kind of adds the pressure too though huh? Seems like every time you bump into them they want to know the latest film you were in and if you are a big star yet.
I remember years ago when if you told somebody you were and actor the first thing they would say is, “Oh Really, well what have you been in?” You would then tell them that you were doing a season with the RSC or whatever you were doing and they would tell you that unless you were on TV that you wern’t really an actor. Some people have strange conceptions of what it really means to be an actor.
Life as an actor can be very rewarding, particularly if you’re doing 3 episodes a week on a major soap opera. That’s nice regular large chunks of cash. But when the work dries up you have to get used to making ends meet the best you can!!
Also, it is always best to never be too complaicent with any part or role you get as you never know how long it will last. Here is a tip for any budding young actor who has just landed a role in a new ongoing series or soap opera.
You are only as good as your last episode or performance!
In other words, don’t think you have made it big just because you are popular today. Always think what may be around the corner!!
Kirk