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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 28 MIN

Ep. 170: Joshua Nelson on Building Acting Confidence and Mastering Self-Tapes

from The Actor's Career Compass: Your Guide to Acting in Film, Finding Auditions & Agents, and Joining SAG AFTRA

Are you letting self-doubt hold you back from bold acting choices that could land you the roles you want?In this episode of The Actor's Career Compass, we explore how to overcome hesitation and build confidence, even if you're just starting out or feel like you're too old to begin.Acting coach Joshua Nelson shares powerful insights on shifting from simply "playing" a role to truly "being" the character on camera.Discover why it's never too late to start your acting career and make an impact.Learn the mindset shift that helps you move from tentative to fearless in your self-tape auditions.Find out creative at-home training techniques you can use when classes aren't an option.Listen now and start making stronger, more confident acting choices that will get you noticed.Joshua NelsonLaGuardia Acting Studio: www.laguardiaacting.comInstagram: @LaguardiaactingschoolMartin BentsenEmail: [email protected]: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:Headshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.comThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

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