Lean on Me

Last Friday was my last day on the set of the feature film. It was a fun day for the most part until I found out that my other lines were cut and learned that I might not be getting paid. So I asked a producer to fill out my tax forms because I hadn't done so yet and I didn't want to mail it to them since I was on set with them. I was told that because they spent a lot of their money on a better camera, film, and better location that a lot of the actors would not get paid. I had them repeat it so I knew I wasn't hearing things. They went on to tell me actors that will be paid depending on how many days they were on set. Since some of my scenes were cut and some of my lines were given away, my week of work went down to 2 days. Talk about literally "acting for food."

So, I have an email to write to another producer. I'm not really so mad, as I am disappointed. I would have done the production regardless, but I was told I would be getting paid. In doing so, I turned down other paid jobs to do it. The upside to all this is, I do get a credit for my resume and met some people that could use me in their next production. It wasn't a waste of time, just kinda planned on paying my rent this month. Like I've said time and time again, it's part of the game, and this is just how this industry goes. It's over now, I filmed my scenes, got a credit, met good people, had a full stomach at the end of the day. Time to move on and stay on top of getting work and moving forward.

I worked on the show 'Entourage' yesterday. I try to dodge working this show for a couple reasons. The wardrobe people are really anal about the look of the show. So it takes you about an hour to get that all settled. Next you are surrounded by probably the most uptight women you will cross. Although they are beautiful, don't let this fool you. They are under the impression that if they bang one of the cast members it will be smooth sailing from here on out. Not the case, but they are right about one thing. If they are attracted enough, then yes, you will be noticed and be shown the back room. But I highly doubt they will be doing any of the work. To top it all off, you will be flagged and will not be able to work that show again. Why? Because you're used goods. So pick up your dignity ladies and stick with the game, or you can go back to answering phones at Macaroni Grill.

"Acting means living, it's all I do and all I'm good at. If I weren't getting paid well, I would still be acting in a small troupe somewhere. As you grow in this business, you learn how to do more with less." - Morgan Freeman