I can't tell you how many times people want to get into acting but make excuses about not having enough for a camera or lighting. I started out with a low budget phone and audio that sounded like it was underwater. I saw it as a way for people to at least see what I was capable of from a creative standpoint.
I was making Tik Tok videos as a way to put my short scripts to use. I did whatever I could to get my idea out there. I didn't need an agent, manager, producer, etc. There was nothing stopping me from writing my own scripts and acting them out. It showed people I was a creative writer as well as an entertaining actor. I didn't need to spend thousands of dollars on a professional camera. I downloaded free editing apps from Google Play.
I looked up auditions myself and traveled all over Canada and US to take whatever gigs I could find. I didn't need an agent to do that.
Everybody wants to say "if I had an agent or manager I could do this!" or "if I had money I could do that!" but the bottom line is you CAN do all those things! The real issue is everybody wants to take shortcuts. If you truly love this business you don't need to take shortcuts. Just enjoy the ride.
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Ryu Reeves
Thank you Ryan I can definitely see and understand where you’re coming from. It makes sense.
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Mario Leone I appreciate that Mark.
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Ryu Reeves Mindset is everything
Great point, @Ryu Reeves. If actors don't write their own short scripts, they can meet writers on here who can write shorts that can be made cheaply.
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Right! There are so many options. One thing I learned quickly is that making something on a tight budget is better than making nothing at all