today we chat with actor turned director Ian S Peterson. you can catch ian in film such as the secret society of lies, yellows foghorn, the principal, murder camp. you can see him on television on platforms such as adult swim. he also works a ton commercially most recently doing a campaign with pepsi and Xbox. we talk about how one thing to leads to another in this business, how he started directing, and his advice on how to start making projects as an actor.
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beginning: ian’s story

6:30 how to start booking “crew” jobs
10:15 does doing behind the camera work pigeon hole you?
12:40 what Ian looks for when casting actors
14:45 your job is to audition
18:20 how to make a quality reel when you don’t have a lot of past work
23:30 freaky movie fact
24:45 should you watch yourself as an actor?;)
27:40 how to set yourself apart as an actor
32:06 MIXED FEELINGS MINUTE: self submission
36:50 why you don’t book
38:30 Ian’s crazy schedule- his day in the life
41:15 the importance of auditioning early
42:40 SO WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN IN
48:44 how Ian stays sane
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podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==