How to BREAK into the film industry as an ACTOR | Mike Farrell on High Level with Axel Arzola
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The need to stand out in any work field is more important than ever, especially in the saturated entertainment business. The good news is that it is not impossible.
Follow along as I sit down with Mike Farrell to discuss his early acting experiences and how he went about getting additional roles to advance his acting career. He gave wonderful tips that helped him land film roles and provided advice to anyone looking to enter the entertainment industry. We talked about how vital it is to build relationships with those working on the set, how the pandemic led him to start writing screenplays, and how to get better at it.
If you are thinking about working in the entertainment industry, Mike's advice will motivate and encourage you to start your journey.
WHO IS MIKE FARRELL?
Michael Farrell is a Film & Television and Theatre Actor.
He was born and raised in Ireland and grew up between West Cork and Roscommon. Mike has a great passion for Irish theatre. He spent 10 years in Sydney Australia learning his acting craft and finding himself. He participated in group theater, where they worked together and presented play after play.
Mike also has a great passion for writing and has been informed that his work is rather good. He hopes to direct one day. He is always in training. He meets with his mentors in America and Australia on a weekly basis to improve on acting, voice, and accent.
Something he loves about the arts and this industry is that you never retire; he looks forward to never retiring.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
0:30 – Tips for gaining additional acting experience
2:19 – The value of forming connections
5:07 – Begin and continue to create
7:26 – Developing relationships with renowned actors
12:58 – How Mike began producing, directing, and writing screenplays
20:09 – Advice for improving your screenplay writing
25:10 – Create a supportive network of people around you
28:22 – Make use of the resources available to you
29:05 – There is no shortcut to success
CONNECT WITH MIKE FARRELL
Website: https://www.farrellmike.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikes_insta_life_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.farrell.796
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cutfarrell
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4o4lJA5Pdk24XycpqoFxw
RESOURCES
How to Become an Actor in Film and Television - 10 Steps to Start an Acting Career –
https://www.actingcareercenter.com/how-to-become-an-actor
Acting for Beginners 101: The Ultimate Guide –
https://actinginlondon.co.uk/acting-for-beginners-guide/
15 Acting Tips for Beginners –
https://www.projectcasting.com/blog/tips-and-advice/acting-tips-for-beginners/
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