Weekly Written Review
One of my superpowers is my high tolerance ability. I can put myself through a lot of crap and it won't slow me down. Thus, a lot of people complain about background work. I know it's a hit or miss but I don't have too many complains. I've enjoyed most of my background work experience. I've been a SAG Union actor since February and I'm technically not supposed to do non-union work anymore. Since I'm on my background farewell tour I figured I would do some for the rest of the year at least. After Sunday's abuse, I had a rude awakening. They had us there for approximately 12 hours and it was a crap experience from the jump. Internally I questioned myself, "what the hell am I doing here?!" I'm risking my union status for this crap. They promised us a cash payout of $50.00 and that a lie. One week later we still don't have the check they promised to send out the next day. All they had was bags of chips for us to eat throughout the day and cold pizza around 3am. I don't' know why I agreed to do it. I take that back. I do know why. I agreed because they reached out and I was available. They lured us in with the name of the director and producer and a note about "great networking." Uber falsely charged me $41.00 to get to Covina. Thank God I was able to get a refund later in the week. All of this crap for $50.00 in which I may never receive. This experience and the crappy high school background work from last Friday made reevaluate standards and values as a performer. Not much longer after Sunday's shoot, I started to filter my casting notices for union work only. I've been doing non-union work for over 7 years and there's not much reward from it. I'm a professional SAG union actor and I can't tolerate non-union nonsense anymore. I've honestly done enough non-union and it's time to focus on the prize. Although I'm addressing some strong thoughts right now, I honestly left there with a very positive point of view. I met too cool people. One person named KC who offered me a ride home in which I was really grateful for. KC later came to my Video Game Party (Week 411) and he made some connections while there. I didn't accept the gig for the money. $50.00 can't do anything for me. I also like to network and interact with people. As awful as this experience was I got the awakening I needed. I'm filtering away from non-union work because it's time to set a standard and values on my craft.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
*On the way to the movie shoot, Uber changed a $13.00 rate on me to $41.00. I had to put a fight with Uber and thankfully I was able to get a full refund later in the week.
* The Fall Girls film shoot. This experience made me realize it's time to set standards and a value on my worth.
Monday, July 23, 2018
* SAG audition "Roast"
* Laying in my bed, barely waking up from a nap I recently decided no tennis today. That was a great decision because I got a text from Blok M casting for an instant booking. Following the text, I got a called and following that call I was in a Lyft driving to the gig. It was background work for an industrial video but it was cool, quick and easy. Plus its Blok M, I got to come through for Michael.
* Candy Lowe project video editing...
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
* Guilty Party booking day 1 (Central Casting)
* Audition video sent
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
* Basketball
* Chiropractor visit
* Completed Candy Lowe's video for her special event in Tampa
* Uber Refund
Thursday, July 26, 2018
* Guilty Part day 2 (Central Casting). I enjoyed this day much more than day 1. I got to flirt with a young lady in two scenes today. Compared to Tuesday, when I was basically walking in the background for most of day. Interesting enough, the director said I looked familiar. Another one of his crew members said I worked on something with him and the director before. I think I recall what he was talking about.
Friday, July 27, 2018
* Basketball...
* NBA 2K audition
* Best Buy pick up of Go Vacation. Game Stop pick up of Sonic Mania Plus (With my $19.00 gift card)
* Model photos sent for a Netflix show. I got a response. I sent it too late. Oh well.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
* Mango pick up and a few errands of my landlady
* Video game party part 3 and it was a great success
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
After much success and disappointment from hosting live talk shows in his hometown Tampa, FL, this seeker relocated to Los Angeles, CA on September 19, 2010 to begin an epic journey that does not consist of a plan B. Virtually unknown in the entertainment industry, this brave man is in pursuit of one goal & purpose; to become a nationally syndicated late night talk show host. This is the quest of Motown Maurice. Remember his name, for he is The Future of Late Night Television.
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