
10. Actors: no one’s coming to save you. So here’s what to do instead.
What happens when you stop waiting for someone to “pick” you and start making your own opportunities.
Sam went from not booking anything since 2021 to writing, producing, and starring in her own short film...and it completely shifted her mindset as an actor.
And we get real about the difference between playing at being an actor and actually being one, the myth of “I just want to act,” and why the cavalry isn’t coming.
We cover:
What Sam spent on her short film and what she's do differently
How to use your footage for reels and festivals
Why self-tape reels still work and when they stop
The…
The skinny
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