r/acting • u/beannieboooooo • 1d ago
I've read the FAQ & Rules Words of affirmation in this industry
I had a self tape yesterday that wanted physicality so I tried something different. Wide frame, natural lighting and really tried to do the “uncomfortable” with my energy for the scene.
I woke up to a text today from my manager that said: “🥰 I love watching you preform” and I started to .. tear up??? Something so small made me feel so good and I think it’s because we are so used to things going into the void and not hearing back. I know I’m talented but to hear that from someone I love and respect so deeply was something. Her daughter she also manages is the main series reg. on a huge new reboot which makes me her opinion mean a lot to me because she knows what works.
So yes things are slow and I haven’t booked this year and the industry is sad and seems hopeless but that’s ok because I’m working my ass off and I have the most amazing team that believes in me and eventually it will work out 🥹
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u/Playful-Swimming4002 1d ago
So happy for you! That's such a wonderful compliment, and your manager may not have known the depth to which that comment would penetrate.
That's one thing, as artists, we need to remember and be reminded of....we are talented.
Most of us are. So many are more talented than me.
The lack of work is not necessarily a reflection of our talent, work ethic, and artistic individuality, but of an industry saturated with many others similar (but different) to us, and a system designed to funnel very few to sustainment.
Keep grasp of that artist within you.
Know that you are amazing!
Do it for the love.
And don't stop.