Danny Rowe: Actor, graphic designer and stunt performer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

So this is an opinion of mine that may not be popular with some, but I figured I would see what you guys think.

You: "I haven't been booking as much as I would like to"

Person: "You could always make your own content!"

This is not bad advice at all, and for those who can create their own quality content, by all means can. But what about those who can't. Of course you are probably saying to yourself "You can always make your own content", but I am here to say I would want to make my own content that actually matters. Filming yourself doing a monologue with your phone in bad lighting is great and all, but it's not really going to grab those Youtube views or attention. What I am trying to say by "can't" is....in order to make GOOD quality content, you need a good camera, lights, mic, boom, etc, etc, etc. All things that cost money. So...what if you don't have money to get your own equipment to make your own content? Of course! Look for other people who do have their own equipment and colab with them! To that I say...what if you are in an area that there truly are no people who either A.) Don't have that equipment or B.) Don't want to create with you. SO, now you are back at square 1....no money, and no quality content to create.

The advice of "If you are not getting bookings you should make your own content" is extremely poor in my opinion, because it is not that simple for some people. It's also extremely frustrating because you know shorts, webseries, films, PSAs, commercials, etc. are being filmed all the time and yet you are told to make your own content instead of getting advice on how to get booked on THOSE examples I just gave. I know you shouldn't compare yourself to already successful actors, but I don't remember seeing youtube shorts from Tom Holland, Chris Pine, or (Insert another actor who didn't have to make their "own content" to be successful).

Now I know there will be those that say "If you have the passion, you'll find a way to make it work" and that's great and all. But, it would be nice to receive some actual real advice. I hope this little rant doesn't offend anyone, and I thought it would be interesting to share. I know many people will disagree with this post. Thank you for reading!

Somehow just finding out about Stage32! What a great place to find other like-minded people to chat with and look for work! I am an Actor and Stuntman out of the NYC area and if anyone would like to colab together let me know! Feels good to be part of the Stage32 Family!

Hi Danny. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As a screenwriter, producer, actor and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections that will make a difference in their careers. That's why I created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 1,000,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.

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RB

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