"The Good Guys"

Today was an early call time and on location. It was another day of re-shoots for another episode. Today was a day that I wasn't there before so I got to see another part of an episode that I was in already. I got to walk right in front of the cameras when they were filming the scene so it will have been really quick. Then what was really funny is one of the camera guys (he handles the steady camera and is incredible), Kenji, and told me I should get an Emmy for walking by. He said he could see my blonde hair flash by really quickly. He was funny. Then we were done just like that, it was one of the shortest days I have ever had on a set. I was a little excited cause that means I was able to make an audition that I wasn't sure I would be able to make and low and behold I was able to make it. I also did some networking with some other actors at the audition which was really cool. When I got there I knew the guy who was putting it on (I had worked with him before and also auditioned for him before). It was cool to see him again, he told me he thought I fit a different part better so he had me read for that one instead of what I was originally going for. I also ended up helping out with the actual audition by reading some of the parts for some of the other characters. It was really cool. Which leads me to the tip of the day. Make sure you as an actor (if you are new to the craft) is going out and meeting as many people in the business as possible. Not only on paying gigs (don't get me wrong are nice) but the none pay, because the people doing the non-paid stuff end up doing the paid stuff. And if you make a good enough impression than you will be remember and they will call or email you when they need someone. I have a friend who is an incredible guy who not only is an awesome photographer but also makes music, writes films, and now directing. I meet him almost a year ago and worked on two different projects (deferred pay) and now I recently finished working as a supporting role in a short film him wrote, and he has asked me play the lead in the feature film that he is writing. Connections and networking is HUGE in this business. Checked the normal spots and didn't find any new projects in the area but did get some interesting news about some stuff coming up. Will let you guys know when I can give more information on it. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.