Torn between drama school and film school. Has anyone been through this?
Hey everyone,
I’m not sure if this is the right sub for this, but I feel really lost and could use some advice.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve believed that I wanted to be an actor. It’s been my dream for years. The problem is that every time I’ve joined an acting workshop, I end up feeling incredibly anxious. Instead of enjoying it, I spend the whole time wishing it was over.
Now I’m at a crossroads. I have the opportunity to either go to drama school or study film editing at film school.
The thing is, I absolutely love editing and filmmaking. I can genuinely see myself making a career out of it. But I’m struggling to let go of my dream of acting. Part of me wonders if I’m giving up too soon, and another part wonders if the anxiety is telling me that acting isn’t actually the right path for me.
Would it make more sense to go to film school, keep taking acting classes on the side, and maybe act in my own films or projects with friends and classmates? Or should I go to drama school and try to push through the fear to see if acting is something I can eventually become comfortable with?
Has anyone been in a similar situation? I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences or any advice.