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Turn Your Film Casting Call Defeats Into Victories |
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Wednesday, 09 May 2007 |
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So you didn’t get the big break you were hoping for. Life goes on. Now take advantage of the opportunity to learn from what you just went through. Here’s how to turn your film casting call defeats into victories:
* Attitude is everything: Amateurs approach an acting lesson as an opportunity for entertainment and relaxation. Their top priority is to have fun. Professionals approach a lesson with maximum concentration and focus. Their priority is to make themselves better actors. You must approach every acting lesson with the mindset of a professional. Your goal is to get better, not to have fun.* Feedback is vital: It takes thick skin to be successful in film acting. When you get your first film casting call, leave your pride at the door. Everyone in acting should seek feedback from casting directors and potential employers, but most don’t. Most people in the film industry are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience. When you don’t get a job you’ve auditioned for, always be sure to follow up. Many people will be happy to give you an honest assessment. Learn from your film casting call defeats. Successful people in all fields agree on one thing: They learn more from their failures than from their successes. * It’s all about failing forward: When you run into ogres, don’t let their misery infect you. Just listen silently, knowing that all great actors have gone through the same rejection and heard the same harsh words that you’re hearing now. They didn’t let it discourage them. They learned what they could and pressed on. When you have a passion and a drive to be successful at something, it’s very hard for people to stop you. Stick with it and you’ll turn that last film casting call defeat into a cause for celebration. |
