A study from 2019 found that only 2% of actors actually made a living from acting. This means that at any given time, more than 98% of actors are unemployed. Meaning only 1 in 50 actors are actually able to make a living from acting… strike
NEW: Actors could join writers on strike July 1 and shut down Hollywood.
Streaming has broken the industry. Successful actors are working second jobs. Some received $0 in residuals from Netflix shows with millions of viewers.
So 98% of
@SAGAFTRA
voted to authorize a strike.
LET’S GO! I have been writing my ass off since May, constantly getting feedback and rewriting but I trusted in the process ....
But my pilot now has producers attached. Get me lit!
#dolo
I love seeing black people win in the industry, especially those early successes. We keep making it happen despite the odds, the obstacles, & gatekeepers.
- Traveled to Sundance
- Starred in two web series
- I directed 3 short films
- Flew my mom to LA for her bday
- & produced my first feature film
#2018Milestones
Saw
#AIRMovie
last night and it’s as good as advertised... Powerful storytelling by Ben Affleck and emotional, I shed a thug tear. Go ahead and give Viola Davis and Matt Damon their Oscar’s now.
- Wrote & directed a movie starring my daughter on 16mm film 🙏🏾
- Screened a short and was a guest panelist at
@mspeacherino
’s inaugural film festival
- Got watch an early cut of film I starred in alongside Chris Pine.
- Survived two strikes 😅
@FeministaJones
You chose to attack an ally! Im putting time, money and research into finding our girls and bringing awareness on this issue. You have a nice platform, you could’ve chosen to amplify and help.... do better! All love ❤️
The
@MicheauxFilmFst
would like a word! It's hands down proven to be one of LA's best film festivals, attracting top talent and incredible films year after year.
Let's work together to spread the word about this amazing event and ensure that it gets the recognition it deserves.
LA needs a new LA Film Festival. Beyond Fest is there (it's amazing) but specific to genre films. Dances with Films is great, but it's a bigger push for up and coming filmmakers. The dozen others are glorified scams. It's insane that LA doesn't have a top tier festival.
Any writers or filmmakers looking to purchase Final Draft this holiday season I have a 30% off discount code for you!
Enter code FDACTUP20 at check out. Share with anyone who may be interested. Happy holidays.
And so it begins! The true and heartbreaking story of
@CircuitFilm
will debut at the San Diego Black Film Festival 2020. Here's our Official Teaser Trailer. 💯🙌🏾🔥🎬
#CircuitShortFilm
@CircuitFilm
Thrilled to announce our movie fundraiser for CIRCUIT is now live for donations.
At any given time there are 15 to 20 million women and children living as trafficked slaves. Only 1% of survivors are ever rescued.
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#indiewire
#donatetoday
Good morning. Working on the first draft of my ”Raleigh” feature film. Advanced to the next level at my acting school. Auditions flowing this week. I feel healthy mentally/spiritually. I'm living the LA dream.
Yooo horror comrades, I'm absolutely interested in directing a horror short film this year.
My prodco is searching for some exciting, promising talent to get involved and collaborate.
Please drop me a DM or comment if you're interested! 👀
There needs to be a case study on the confidence and persistence needed to be an actor in LA. I've done over 30+ auditions/self-tapes since my last booking. All no's and this is entirely normal...