Effort is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter what background your competition has, what graduate school they attended, or who their agent is. What matters is the effort you put into your career, and that is never more true than it is today. Today, effort can open countless of opportunities for you.
You will have highs and lows in your career, but your effort is what will keep you moving forward. Don’t stop training; don’t stop learning; and don’t stop communicating with the industry just because you have not booked anything in a while. Let casting directors know about your past successes and what you are currently working on. And to keep that relevant and to keep energy going for yourself, focus on finding ways to always be creating as an artist.
Shoot a five-minute short film with your iPhone with a good friend and you will be amazed what will come of it. You can turn it into a Web series, a short film that you can submit to a film festival, or use it as footage for your reel. This type of effort will give you new progress to update your industry contacts and give you momentum that you are taking your carer in your own hands.
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