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“It Was English” is a beautiful short film I acted in with @charlottehope8 that was directed by @brianpetch and produced by Krista Minto. It’s out today via @filmshortage and you can check it out at the link in my bio.

#film #love #relationships

“It Was English” is a beautiful short film I acted in with @charlottehope8 that was directed by @brianpetch and produced by Krista Minto. It’s out today via @filmshortage and you can check it out at the link in my bio.

#film #love #relationships

“Sacred Irreverence” is how Daniel Day-Lewis has described his approach to acting. I learned this from Jeremy Strong while he and I worked together on a film called “The Judge.” (Jeremy was Daniel Day-Lewis’ assistant on a film in 2005 called “The Ballad of Jack and Rose.”)

In any endeavor, you have to be able to find the balance between caring and letting go, and this is wonderfully articulated by the phrase “Sacred Irreverence.”

#actor #acting

“Sacred Irreverence” is how Daniel Day-Lewis has described his approach to acting. I learned this from Jeremy Strong while he and I worked together on a film called “The Judge.” (Jeremy was Daniel Day-Lewis’ assistant on a film in 2005 called “The Ballad of Jack and Rose.”)

In any endeavor, you have to be able to find the balance between caring and letting go, and this is wonderfully articulated by the phrase “Sacred Irreverence.”

#actor #acting

The watches I wear in films and TV shows are never chosen by accident, as each one reflects and informs various aspects of the particular character I am playing. Here are a few stories about some watches I’ve worn, including the one I wore in my most recent film.

#actor #acting #watches

The watches I wear in films and TV shows are never chosen by accident, as each one reflects and informs various aspects of the particular character I am playing. Here are a few stories about some watches I’ve worn, including the one I wore in my most recent film.

#actor #acting #watches

Don’t hide, “think up!”

One of the component parts of a great performance is allowing the audience to see your face - allowing them that access to your inner life. Obviously there are times in life when we’re looking down and that’s totally natural, but it’s better to make those choices conscious vs looking down on autopilot because we’re hiding from the camera or moment.

Also this video features two films that are wildly meaningful to me: Terrence Malick’s “Knight of Cups” and Gus Van Sant’s “Good Will Hunting.” Christian Bale is one of the best of the best, and Robin Williams, may you rest in peace. Your legacy Iives on, and the work you did is beyond inspiring.

#acting #performance #confidence

Don’t hide, “think up!”

One of the component parts of a great performance is allowing the audience to see your face - allowing them that access to your inner life. Obviously there are times in life when we’re looking down and that’s totally natural, but it’s better to make those choices conscious vs looking down on autopilot because we’re hiding from the camera or moment.

Also this video features two films that are wildly meaningful to me: Terrence Malick’s “Knight of Cups” and Gus Van Sant’s “Good Will Hunting.” Christian Bale is one of the best of the best, and Robin Williams, may you rest in peace. Your legacy Iives on, and the work you did is beyond inspiring.

#acting #performance #confidence

There are no small parts, only actors that don’t build computers to prepare for films haha.

But in all seriousness, being in “The Hunger Games” was truly a wonderful experience, but more importantly, the way I prepared for the film established a DNA that I continuously infused within every project I acted in over the last 15 years. Because the way you do one thing is the way you do everything. So set the bar high. Not for them. But for you.

#film #motivation #opportunity #hungergames

There are no small parts, only actors that don’t build computers to prepare for films haha.

But in all seriousness, being in “The Hunger Games” was truly a wonderful experience, but more importantly, the way I prepared for the film established a DNA that I continuously infused within every project I acted in over the last 15 years. Because the way you do one thing is the way you do everything. So set the bar high. Not for them. But for you.

#film #motivation #opportunity #hungergames

Frodo didn’t skips steps and neither should you.

#entrepreneur #personalgrowth #business

Frodo didn’t skips steps and neither should you.

#entrepreneur #personalgrowth #business

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