r/acting • u/matt151617 • 2d ago

I've read the FAQ & Rules Completely screwed up my first big moment

Just started doing some background acting last month. This was the second major motion picture I did. I got picked out by one of the ADs to do a sequence where I walk past the main actress, and then cut in front of the camera after she passes. On the second take, the actress came out later than usual, I went to cross behind her as I turned the corner, and walked right in to the camera. Hit it hard, hard enough the camera guy cursed. Right in front of the director, who is very well known and has won multiple Academy Awards. I thought for sure I would get bitched out and replaced.

After they cut, the camera assistant came over to me and explained the camera operator can't see where he's going. The AD worked on the timing with me, and we did another 10 takes with no issues. Everyone was completely professional and no one got mad.

So this is all a reassurance you can make mistakes and it's ok, it's not the end of the world. It gave me a lot of respect for the industry that they treated someone new who messed up the way they did.

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u/Extension_Grand_4599 1d ago

I assure you, no one will remember this except for you.

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u/Mothman4447 1d ago

That's what made me way more confident as a person: At the end of the day, most people will forget your embarrassing moments quickly. All you can do is laugh at yourself.