on set

This morning I stepped inside my high school's rivalry, Mountain View High School; but I was actually quite excited to be there. I was getting ready to play Amy, in the movie called "The Last Eagle Scout". Sounds like a cheesy mormon movie right? WRONG. Not at all. Not mormon. And not cheesy. Well at least I hope it doesn't turn out cheesy:) But I was SO nervous. See, I'm an actor right? But I don't know diddly about film. I am super comfortable on stage. I'm an expressive energetic person and that is perfect for the stage....but film? No. My face moves way too much for the camera, so I was nervous to even have to do this small part. I didn't know what to expect. I was told to bring some ideas for costumes and I only got the script 2 days before. So I just felt very inexperienced and nervous walking into the large cafeteria at MV. As the day went on and people were powdering my face, spraying my hair, and fixing my lighting, I got more used to it. I gained confidence quickly as I tried to meet as many people as I could, and tried to get my name out there. What an experience! I mean I was on set with people who have done lots and lots of film. I feel priveledged that I was able to be among them and learn from them.
I was playing Amy, the selfish brat of the school. Everyone else wears black button up shirts and black pants, you'll notice my outfit is very diva. Haha. I was so worried everyone wouldn't like me in real life. But it didn't take them long to realize the giggly girl dressed as the snobbish Amy was actually normal and not like that. The craziest part of film is the repetition and time it takes. For a 5 minute scene I was there from 8:30-3:30. Long time. And I can totally see how people become method actors-especially in film. You are involved in a scene all day and have to emotionally stay there all day. Its very different from a play. I still don't think its healthy, but I see how it could happen very easily. I also saw many "divas" on set. Ya. No matter how pampered I am, I never ever want to be like that.

Overall it was a great opportunity and I am so grateful for the experience. I love when I can be a sponge and just learn like crazy. I thrive off those kind of situations.

So would I try film again? Its different. The actors are different. The environment is different. And the stage really is my home and first love. But I wouldn't be opposed to having more experience. I was intrigued with the tedious process.