30 | Flipping the Script: How this Actor Changed the Power Dynamic for Himself in the Film Industry

We all have things we believe... One of my beliefs centers around the necessity to change the power dynamic between yourself and the rest of the film industry because even though actors are above the line, they're still the lowest element on the totem pole when it comes down to it. One of the ways you can do this is by working your values and beliefs into your primal brand. What does that mean in people-speak? Find something that you can get behind in an authentic way that will give you another point to talk about (besides begging someone to view your showreel) when meeting with industry professionals. The best way for people to see you as an equal is to put yourself on equal footing and you can do that by showing them your "authority" in a certain area. For example, my friend, Angus McGruther, who I interviewed this week on the podcast, is an actor but he's also the co-director of THE DOWN UNDER FILM FESTIVAL in Berlin. For Angus, this was a game-changer on many levels. It set him apart from other actors It raised his confidence in his value in the film industry Filmmakers now go to him He's able to attend events like film festivals, premiers, & panels in a new capacity He's also networking with filmmakers on a casual basis which wouldn't have been possible for him if he were just approaching them as an actor. Those are just some of the ways that Angus is able to feel like he is an equal to the powers that be. Because, of course, we ARE all equal, even though it doesn't always feel that way. Maybe it will spark some ideas in that beautiful, bold head of yours. ;-)