u/Secret-Resolve4150

Every time he speaks it feels like just speaks to speak. There is nothing of value to what he’s saying, but he just feels like he needs to interject and be involved or he’ll be overshadowed.

He’s like a kid brother that you’re forced to take to the mall.

I might be incredibly unfair, but there is something just genuinely cringe about him.

This might be hard to hear, but no one cares who you know.

Your dad’s friend owns McDonald’s? Does that make your personality any better?

Too many people seem to think anyone cares about their trophies or connections. If you’re a shitty person, you’re a shitty person.

What’s that? Your friend owns a plane? Does that make you any less insufferable?

At the end of the day, your character matters a hell of a lot more than your résumé or your name-dropping. The people worth impressing are usually the ones least impressed by that kind of bullshit.

We’re currently searching for a feature-length screenplay to produce that is designed to be shot primarily with locked-off, static camera setups.

We’re especially interested in contained, character-driven stories with a limited number of locations and a strong emotional or psychological core. Any genre is welcome, provided the concept lends itself to a minimalist visual style.

If you have a script that fits, or know a writer who does, please send us a logline and a brief description via dm or email us at offthewallbrands@gmail.com.

We’d love to take a look.

We’re currently searching for a feature-length screenplay to produce that is designed to be shot primarily with locked-off, static camera setups.

We’re especially interested in contained, character-driven stories with a limited number of locations and a strong emotional or psychological core. Any genre is welcome, provided the concept lends itself to a minimalist visual style.

If you have a script that fits, or know a writer who does, please send us a logline and a brief description via dm or email us at offthewallbrands@gmail.com.

We’d love to take a look.

For any actors here who have built a successful career—whether you’re a series regular, working consistently, or have reached a level of fame—what’s the one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were starting out?

I’m especially interested in practical tips beyond the usual “work hard” and “network.” Things like mindset, career decisions, auditions, training, relationships, mistakes to avoid, or habits that genuinely moved the needle.

What helped you go from aspiring actor to working actor? And what do you think most newcomers get wrong?

That background actor, PA, or third AD could one day become the head of the studio, so treat everyone on set with respect.

I’ve worked in this business long enough to see people who started out at the bottom and, as Drake says, are now at the top.

Treat everyone with respect and drop your ego at the door.

If your main goal is to become famous, there are so many easier avenues.

You should want to be an actor because you have a passion for the craft, and not a desire to be popular and famous, because it will only lead to struggle.

I’m shocked at how many people pay for acting lessons and show up unmemorized.

You all keep claiming that this is your chosen career and you are so dedicated to being an actor, but can’t even remember the fucking two pages of dialogue you were given for homework a week ago?

How are you ever gonna be on set when lines keep getting changed or how are you going to do a 10 page audition?

I understand that some people have anxiety about germs, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

But living in the real world means interacting with other people. Sometimes someone may accidentally touch you or invade your personal space, and while that may make you uncomfortable, it doesn’t justify making a dramatic spectacle of it.

Shuddering, recoiling, or immediately dousing yourself in hand sanitizer in front of the other person can come across as rude and unnecessarily embarrassing for them. They likely don’t know your personal concerns, and your reaction may make them feel awkward or ashamed over an innocent interaction.

It’s worth remembering that a little consideration goes both ways.

That man makes me so proud to be a Nick!!

My dog likes to sniff and sometimes we go to an apartment complex where they have a small garden.

There is a sign up. It says no dogs in the garden, but most of the people that live there allow their dogs to walk in the garden. As I’m standing there some dude walks by and tells me you’re not allowed to have your dog in the garden despite him not living at that apartment building or being associated with the building at all.

If someone who worked there told me that I would absolutely respect it and leave, but I find it so funny that people feel the need to fight corporations battles.

Mind your own damn business.

I’ve been in this industry for 15 years, and the number of times I’ve heard actors say they deserve a role or a gig because they’ve worked so hard is mind-blowing.

The reality is that we’ve all chosen one of the hardest industries in the world to find success in. Most of us were warned about that from the beginning. The difference is that many people believe they’ll be the exception.

The truth is, hard work doesn’t entitle anyone to a role. There are countless talented, hardworking actors who will never get the opportunities they deserve.

For me, the healthiest shift was treating acting like something I genuinely love doing rather than something I’m owed success from. Ironically, when you stop attaching your happiness to the outcome, you often do better work, come across more naturally, and sometimes even book more.

View acting as something you get to do, not something the world owes you for. You’ll be a happier person because of it.