Acting: The Roles of Ego, Truth, and Imagination

Episode 117 - Acting: The Roles of Ego, Truth, and Imagination In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, host Matt Chastain interviews actor David Thompson about his unique journey into acting, and his experiences in both mainstream and faith-based films. David shares the importance of consistency and discipline, and how his faith guides his acting career. The conversation touches upon suffering as a growth mechanism, the need for actors to deny their own egos, and the importance of embodying a character fully. Highlights Include:Welcome and IntroductionThe Beginning of David's Acting JourneyFirst Stage ExperienceConsistency and Discipline in ActingBalancing Life and ActingThe Role of Suffering in GrowthThe Art of Acting: Truth and ImaginationKill the EgoNavigating Roles and Language as a Christian ActorTruth is Often SubtleConclusion and Next Episode PreviewBio:David Thompson is an actor, acting coach, and life results coach. You may have seen him in Law and Order and The Good Wife, as well as some feature films and several theatre productions. David loves to hike and can voice about 100 different voiceover characters and famous people. David teaches “The Thompson Approach” to mastering the art of acting. He lives in Michigan with his family. https://davidthompsoncoaching.cowww.youtube.com/@DavidThompsonliveyoutube.com/@thompsonapproachacademyyoutube.com/@reelactorsrealanswersFAFF Networking Kickoff Event on January 30: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/3mZ-gAx1S6OoZGonzsE-9A​FAFF Screenwriting Bootcamp: https://www.faffassociation.com/screenwriting-bootcampScreenwriters Retreat - Mexico: https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreatJaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,  talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions