#3: Christian Reid, Actor - From Stage Fights to Life Lessons: The Art of Professional Pretending

Filmmaking Framed

In this episode, Christian Reid, an actor combatant specialist, co-artistic director of Fleur De Lis Theatre Company and professional actor's coach, shares his journey in the industry. He discusses the importance of honesty in listing skills on an actor's CV and navigating NDAs in high-value projects. The conversation emphasizes credibility, professionalism, and confidentiality in the entertainment industry. Christian highlights the significance of showcasing diverse physical demonstrations for roles, focusing on embodying weight and breath in motion capture acting. Tune in to gain insights into the world of acting and motion capture performance!

Key Lessons

• Honesty about skills on an actor's CV is crucial in the industry, emphasizing the importance of credibility and professionalism.

• NDAs play a significant role in the acting industry, underscoring the importance of confidentiality.

• Showcasing diverse skills authentically is key for actors to be successful in various roles in theater, film, and motion capture.

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https://fleurdelistheatre.co.uk/

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