1000 Failures - Becoming an actor

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 66 ratings

This an inspirational and motivational Podcast series about an actor coming to LA. Becoming an Actor features hosts Darrius Marcellin interviewing Casting Directors, Actors, Producers, Directors, Agents and so on... So if you are looking to go after a BIG Dream or goal check out any episode. Also, if you are thinking of getting into acting - each episode will have amazing ACTIONABLE advice for you to pursue your showbiz dreams.

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Episodes

Episode 23 - 5 steps to deal with the current situation

May 01, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Creative - Frankie Corral III comes onto to the show to talk about dealing the negative sides of mental health. He has 5 steps he uses to deal with the process he thinks other creatives show implement to help them, especially during this lockdown....

Episode 22 - Getting that Big Break

May 01, 2020 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

The talented actress Melissa Williams comes on the show via video call interview to tell us how she got her big break. She is a series regular on BET's The OVAL, and spinoff Ruthless. What the casting process was like, going to Tyler Perry Studios, and...

Episode 21 -" We are back"

May 01, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MB

Just a message of encouragement and inspiration during this lockdown. We have all our episodes on Youtube now so check out our page https://youtu.be/udu4FlsansM

Episode 20 - Getting the Perfect Headshot

March 13, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

I've visited the "best headshot" photographers in LA and spent a lot of money in the past. In this episode Clay Larsen will walk you thru what you need to get the shots to help you lock in an agent and/or manager. Headshots that will help you book....

Episode 19 - Creating My Lane

February 19, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In the face of the #metoo movement - Independent movie producer Kacie Lehner talks about how she started her movie production company. She talks about tough her experiences being a woman in the film industry, the blockbuster films she worked on and...

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February 07, 2020 18:00 - 1 minute - 820 KB

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Episode 18 - Starting from Zero

February 07, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Actress Kelsey Scott tells one of the most amazing stories. (HBO Insecure, Fear of the Walking Dead, 12 Years. Slave + many more) Show notes 3:30 mins - Kelsey talks about going behind the camera as a writer first 7:23 mins - A need to get back into acting 8:15 mins - Starting back from scratch (acting) 11:30 mins - How Kelsey got an Agent 13:35 mins - Waited a year to get first TV Audition 19:55 mins - Comparing big tv shows to independent projects 22:45 mins - How to deal with Audition...

Episode 18 - Starting from Zero

February 07, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Ep 17 - Events to Movie Director

January 08, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Events to Movie Director

Ep 17 - Events to Movie Director

January 08, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Show notes 1:50 - Talking about taking risks 6:20 - Working at Sundance and Festivals 9:15 - Actively trying to find your passion 19:24 - Making her first movie overseas (advice given) 26:00 - Advice on connecting to sales agents 31:30 - Advice for filmmakers on budget 38:05 - Advice for getting investors Movie Director Marti Hines goes in depth to talk about her transition into the Hollywood industry from being an event planner to a Director/Producer. Her movie Paper Friends is currently...