IS THE CLOCK TICKING ON YOUR CAREER//

IN MY OPINION;
WILLIAM REYNOLDS;

IS THE CLOCK TICKING ON YOUR CAREER//

First of all, what is a window? In show biz, a “window” is usually defined as the time frame for an actor to achieve a respectable body of work or major credits to establish him or her as a viable product in the entertainment industry.

A time frame for your window could be 5–10 years or longer. Windows are larger for guys. Character actors may have 20 years to get established. Gene Hackman or Robert Duvall didn’t really have major careers until well into their 40s. But for women the window is usually mercilessly smaller—5–7 years, with 30 definitely a cutoff. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a successful career in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s—like Kathy Bates, Sharon Gless, and all the Desperate Housewives. It just means you need credits before that age to be competitive. Otherwise, industry pros wonder why you haven’t worked professionally for a decade. “What have you been doing?” they’ll ask. “Showcases?” Yes, in the early stages of your acting career performing in nonpaying showcases, student films, and low-budget indie films is OK, but you have to move on, quickly, to credible paying work.

Most actors think they have a lot of time, years, to become stars >>> SIMPLY NOT THE CASE >>> YOU'D BETTER BE AT LEAST STRIVING.TAKING SOME LEGITIMATE STEPS.  I ask newbees all the time, that say this is all they dream about, and I ask, "What have you done to prepare yourself" Ans >> Well I watch alot of movies and u-tube stuff and practice with my friends.  "Really? Is that what you're going to put on your resume?' Ask for photos, and you get photos taken at their buddys wedding or at a block party...even selfies>  I told a guy (like those above) recently, "Wow, I could just watch Lebron James on tv several times, and try to get an NBA Agent. RIGHT.