Lukas Vetrak's Lounge Discussions

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Hello everyone, my name is Lukas. I was born in Czechoslovakia and moved to the US in my teens to find what's out there. I started with no English thus had to take a 7+ year break from any acting. I did my "stage comeback" and a first US production in 2010 in "Bent" by Martin Sherman. It was an incredible experience. I went on to cast and direct theater plays, and then slowly started transitioning into film. I was invited to sit on a board for an international film festival as one of the committee judges. My duty was to look at films from all around the world and score acting, fluidity of the film, story, and character development. Other judges concentrated on different aspects of all the films. That opened doors to other small projects revolving around film. I found that film, camera, directing both film and plays excite me the most. I am very much a visionary, I build businesses, I consult with businesses, however my true passion has always been in film and theater. I lose myself in it. I believe in passion as well as in compassion for others. My goal is to make people happy by showing them a different world even if it's just for 90 minutes and then put them back to their reality with new emotions, food for thought, and perhaps better their lives. Although I have accomplished a lot in my life and I am an accomplished entrepreneur in other business ventures, I am longing for my passion and return to show business. I am known as someone who starts from the bottom and work his way up. I have collected skill sets through life experiences that serve me well now. I admire people who go after their dreams, turn them into goals, and are unstoppable. I will be more than happy to connect with people on here who are like-minded yet unique in their own way as well as with professionals who will help me re-enter this industry. Thank you, Lukas

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

11 years ago

Lukas - we are thrilled to have you here, especially with all your disciplines - film and theater and really an overall passion for being a creative. Looking forward to you sharing your journey and having you contribute to the lounge -- you'll find amazing networking there :)

Lukas Vetrak

Thank you Julie, I appreciate your comment and I look forward to exploring Stage 32 and making new connections while enhancing my skills.

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- Lukas Vetrak
11 years ago

well, you're in the right place :) Make sure to check out the lounge, the blog, Education / webinars and the jobs section -- you'll feel very welcome here :)

Duncan Whitcombe

Welcome Lukas. Sounds like you have a great background and I loo forward to hearing how you are achieving great things.

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Rashika R

7 years ago

Ken Dohse you nailed it!! Everything is happening in Atlanta! Atlanta is where the features are. Hollywood birth the sitcoms. Producers and execs are more open and less fame driven. Actors are booking...

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Edward Skirtich

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- Rachel Rath
7 years ago

There's ALWAYS work in LA! If you are at the beginning of your career, I recommend looking for roles in the student short films. Chapman does some great work and I loved working with the AFI students...

Buvana Ram

Yes .True. Work slow for the past few months. Don t get frustrated. It will take few years to be success what we want in US. Until that time we have to struggle. Don t give up. I was well established...