How this actor changed the power dynamic for himself in the film industry | Anne Alexander-Sieder

We all have things we believe... One of my beliefs centers around the necessity to change the power dynamic between ourselves and the rest of the film industry because even though actors are above the line, they’re still the lowest element on the totem pole when it comes down to it. One of the ways you can do this is by working your values and beliefs into your primal brand. What does that mean in people-speak? Find something that you can get behind in an authentic way that will give you another point to talk about (besides begging someone to view your showreel) when meeting with industry professionals. The best way for people to see you as an equal is to put yourself on equal footing and you can do that by showing them your “authority” in a certain area. For example, my friend, Angus McGruther, who I interviewed this week on the podcast, is an actor but he’s also the co-director of THE DOWN UNDER FILM FESTIVAL in Berlin. This makes sense for Angus because he’s an Australian actor, based in Berlin, still with strong ties to his home country and its film industry. For Angus, this was a game-changer on many levels. Those are just some of the ways that Angus is able to feel like he is an equal to the powers that be. Because, of course, we ARE all equal, even though it doesn’t always feel that way. Make sure to tune into this week’s episode of Act Bold to listen to his journey. Maybe it will spark some ideas in that beautiful, bold head of yours.