Think again

The leaves are changing color and the fresh breeze tells me it's officially autumn (I like fall, but I can't stand winter)!

I've been feeling annoyed, tired and angry the whole week, there is definitely something going on, either it's because I know the winter is coming, or because I only got to be on set for one day and is already missing it or it's depression (or a mix of everything)...

I'm trying to keep up with my craft and I'm currently working on my character for the new play, reading, writing and digging (I love it so much). But It doesn't feel right (I'm not talking about the story, character or the project now, I mean the way the producers handle these projects)... It annoys the crap out of me, people want us (non A-list actors) to work for free...but then still there is a market for it (and there is money) and people keep asking for movies and theater to come out but they're not willing to pay for it!? I do NOT understand! I'm lucky to get payed (doesn't pay all the bills, but it helps, and I love acting so, I'm willing to work my way up), I just don't understand how people can expect you to work for them for free...IT'S CRAZY?

I feel like my town doesn't understand the importance of this profession and that it is a real job. When you have people working for you for free, it's not like they're gonna show up in time or maybe even show up at all, which is making everything very unprofessional (and that's how I feel about most projects I take on here in this town... I gotta move!). 

I just want to remind you what impact theater, film, music, art, actors, directors, artist have on your/our everyday life!!

• It creates important subjects to discuss
• form debates
• brings people together
• evokes emotions
• influences they way we think and feel about our own lives and encourages us to take a hard look at ourselves, our values and our behavior.
• helps people in similar situations to deal with "it"

The list goes on...

I would want people to respect this occupation for what it is, just as important as any other professions out there. I mean can you imagine a world without, TV, Film, Music, Radio, Theater...? 

The answer is obviously, NO! I hope this made you consider the way you look at my profession. have a great Sunday! 

// Felix