Actor Growth

Anyone else watch the Golden Globe awards tonight? I was listening to James Cameron’s speech as Avatar won an award and at the end he was mentioning that everyone in the room should be happy that they have the best job in the world.

I was just thinking, that sure probably increased the stereotype that many people have about artist that work in the film and TV business. Basically, everyone thinks that because you work in the field that automatically means it must be a glamorous and relaxing profession. lol.

Although, I think what he meant is more about the creation and impact we can make through our work and such which I agree with.

Interesting e-mail I got today. Basically, one of the other coaches in the workshop program sent me a message stating that I am one of the selected students that is being offered a special discounted rate should I decide to return immediately. I replied with a simple letter stating that as discussed with my main coach we felt it was best to hold off until I accomplish a specific goal.

The thing was? This coach expressed how he disagreed with that advice/direction. Hence, he offered me as it down with him as he apparently is interested in discussing with me about my career plans too. I guess I will take him up on that offer.

Alright, so a little update on what is going on with me attending the audition workshops. At this point I am not regularly attending it as before. I talked it over with my coach and he agreed that the best course of action is for me to work on the other priority.

The good thing is that he is supporting me and offering me help if whenever I need it. Example, I asked him if since I wasn’t attending it regularly at this point, which means I am not paying for it too, I asked if this is going to be one of those “I can’t help you unless you pay me my $50/hr” type of scenario.

He immediately jumped at that and said “No way. If you need help then just ask”. Just to clarify, a ton of acting schools/workshops here are like that where they won’t even talk to you unless you pay them their high fees. So that was really cool. As of now, consider it an ongoing private mentoring/tutoring help. I am really fortunate to have his support and I guess this shows that he genuinely does want to help me in my career.

Okay, I am officially on the lookout for a person to create a web series of sorts with. The first question that comes to my mind is “Where to start looking?” I’m trying to think of all of my local contacts here too as obviously I would need to work with someone local.

I actually have a concept in mind that I would personally enjoy a lot as I think it would be entertaining yet educational. At the same time, I think it suits an online audience perfectly as most people will “get it” right away. Technically I think it would work out best to find another actor who is comfortable in doing a little bit of post production.

I think this would work out cool too as it is like on the side we can create our own work for fun as you never know what can happen and at the same time we can keep an eye out for auditions and such. I know I can probably just use like a free classified ad and get hundreds of response, but that isn’t exactly the best odds to find someone who would be equally serious/committed to it I think.

Hey universe, I’m calling you out. Send me someone!

Can you believe it is almost 2010 already? Not much happening in terms of acting related stuff as it is mostly preparation for the years. Looks like I am playing telephone tag with one of the coaches though as this time of the year everyone is unavailable at random times.

Was funny as I guess he was taking care of his kid and as a result his son said “hi” on the voicemail I got. I think I will launch the acting site tomorrow with the content not compete as I haven’t gotten all the footage yet. Maybe it will be a good way to get a little critique and feedback.

This is taking awhile to do. Basically trying to gather up all of my thoughts for the coach about my 2010 plans and whether or not attending the workshop for January will be beneficial for my specific direction. So far I have written like a page long document along with a chart of sort that outlines how I see 2010 can turn out depending on which way I go.

Almost done and maybe I will send it off today.