My First Year of Acting - What I Did to Start Acting At Age 30

Are you dreaming of a career in acting? Do you aspire to be on the big screen, captivating audiences with your talent? Starting a career in acting can be an exhilarating and challenging journey. A clear path to success is crucial, whether you're a late bloomer like Cherene Francis, who began acting at age 30, or a young enthusiast anxious to make your mark in the profession.

In this blog post, I'll share twelve valuable tips to help you kickstart your acting career and navigate the competitive world of show business. From crafting a vision and plan to networking and producing your content, these tips will provide practical guidance to get you closer to your acting goals. So, let's dive in and discover the secrets to jumpstarting your acting journey!

Tip #1: Make a Vision and a Plan

Begin your acting career on the right foot with a clear vision and a plan. Take the time to identify the genres you...

Becoming an Actor at Age 30 - How I started my acting career in my 30s. What it's like to start your acting career "late." My journey, the positives, negatives, and should you start your acting career in your 30s.

00:00 Introduction
00:55 Why I Started Acting Late at Age 30
02:27 When Did I Decide to Start Acting at Age 30
03:18 How I Started Acting at Age 30
04:32 How My Acting Career is Going Now
06:27 The Downfalls of Starting Your Acting Career Late
08:45 The Positives of Starting Your Acting Career Late
11:03 Should You Start an Acting Career at Age 30

Resources Mentioned

Producing My First Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4laruT8ZbtY&t=0s

My journey of producing my first short film.

From development to post-production, I share my challenges, the biggest takeaway, and what to look out for when producing your own short film.

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Thank you for joining me on this journey of dream-catching, entrepreneurship, and more. I love you!

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At the time, I worked full retail time as a visual merchandiser, which was all about styling and merchandising products. It was not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life because I had a degree in religious studies, and I didn't know what to do with it. I'm a coach by profession right now, and I was always fascinated with the universe, God, and spirit. That's why I studied religion and different cultures, and philosophy was a big part of my studies.

When I graduated, I was like, "What do I do?" My options were to become a pastor, a minister, counsellor, family counsellor, and all of these things I did consider, but all didn't feel right. At the time, my mom struggled with a mental illness, and I supported her that way. My high school sweetheart and I...