Tips On Acting | Why Most Actors Fail

[@lexilol8159]

Not even my mom has ever said that to me...thank you, I needed to hear that.

[@pixiesinthefog7312]

This helps me so much. I struggle with depression and anxiety, and I've struggled with it for my entire life. I'm 13 and I went to my first audition the other day and today is when callbacks are being hosted, and I always doubt myself. I've been wanting to act ever since I was about five, and last year I was supposed to be in a play but I decided not to audition at the last minute. I didn't even try. All because I thought I couldn't do it. Because I thought I wasn't good enough. This happens a lot. I stopped drawing because I wasn't good. I stopped playing my ukulele for a while. I stopped doing everything I loved because I didn't have the motovation. Your videos help me find the motivation to act, and I even picked up my uke a few months ago. It helped me do good at the audition. I interacted (lol, puns) with the casting director and made jokes with her, developed a conversation, and she seemed to like me. I wasn't awkward when I was saying lines and doing scenes. I used my whole body to act and not just my voice, and it worked out super well! Your advice is super good and it's helping me out so much, and I wanna say thanks for making this video. I was doubting myself yesterday because I was wondering if I really did as good as I thought I did, but this video restored my confidence. Acting is helping with my deppresion, I actually felt joy for the first time in a while. I haven't felt that much happiness in about two years. Thank you. Just thank you.

[@joshmarlowe46]

I was in a position similar to you struggling with depression giving up all the things I loved but I somehow managed to find hope out of no where I decided to go to the gym and then I got back into being an actor, I feel hope is the key to depression.

[@addywitt2170]

That’s exactly how I’m feeling, how is it going?

[@naodtsegai3039]

How is it going now

[@elsaarauz2188]

Love your advice......Im a 58 year old woman and Im just starting .....but because of my age Im more excited and determined ....Thank you

[@CallTimeAtlanta]

+TipsOnActing I have self doubt regularly. :-) Quitting is not an option though, I love acting so much that I would do it for free, and have. Obviously we all want to be paid actors (most of us anyway) but there is no such thing as failing when you persevere in what you love. Thank you Amy!

[@EileenBerger]

my line is "believe in your self and never give up!!!!"

[@DaveCollette]

This is great advise. This business can be hard and sometimes separating the art from the industry can be next to impossible. The only thing that is certain is that if you quit you're never going to realize your full potential. Great message.

[@EmilyAliem]

I just recently started to believe in myself and have felt guilty about playing it safe for so long. Your videos are always inspirational, and this one was quite endearing and has helped give me a good boost. I'm a full time student, close to getting my BA (for a safe, stable career) but I keep gravitating back to acting. Thanks for your upbeat videos. :)

[@maribemine]

I really needed this. Giving up has been on my mind a lot in the past few days but now I know I'm going to keep trying. Thank you so much for believing in me

[@blacksheeptarot7597]

This showed up on my list just now, and at the perfect moment. Missed out on another casting and it's soul destroying 😕 Thankyou from Downunder.. I'll keep on trying!

[@blackumbrellawhiterose3319]

I cried right at 2:42 Thank you. 🙏 I know we’ve never met but that meant a lot to me. I really needed to hear that.

[@kealiiharding4501]

Aloha from Hawaii, I really needed that. Acting is a big tole on your mental state, but this cleared my head.

[@veronicasmith4504]

Thanks for being so supportive ❣️🙂☺️

[@jasminabasic007]

I find this video very inspiring because I have that moment literally every day, but no one to talk to about it. It is really difficult when you aren't American and so your family has many doubts about a "foreigner like me" will never make it here. On a happier note, since signing up in your webinar that is on tomorrow, I have been watching your videos NON-STOP and taking notes like a mad man because I am desperate to kick-start my acting career. Your passionate way of explaining things to your audience and your genuineness really comes off through the screen. Thank you for that! Anyway, I am so happy you could do it and that you killed the sprint on the stair case. I know we never met, nor have you ever coached me or spoken to be, but I am proud of you Mrs. Berman! And again, thank you for being so awesome!

[@devstrek4723]

Thank you so much! I have spent the last few days watching all of your videos and this one really really struck me. You are such a wonderful and kind person. I have those "why am I doing this?" Moments All the time, especially since I don't have support. This really helped and it is now saved to my motivation playlist.

[@SeasonedWoman1900]

Wow I been feeling like this all day. Nothing seemed to be going right. Then I stumble upon your video --thank you

[@HAB-BITUAL]

Being stuck in the middle of nowhere with unsupportive parents, this definitely helped. My dream is to one day, realistically, I can do what I love which is acting and singing and leave this miserable town. Thank you so much for giving me the encouragement even though we don’t know each other ❤️

[@TipsOnActing]

Hi Averiie! You are welcome. Thank you for finding my videos very helpful.

[@mhaney3012]

Amy I just have to say that you are so thoughtful to think of all of us out here trying to make it in this crazy competitive business. You are so awesome to share your knowledge for Free! Not everyone would try to help out the starving actor by sharing what they know for nothing but happy with hearing a success story. You have the heart to share what you know. Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate everything you are doing.... Keep it up!

[@AnitaArgent]

Thank you Amy; it's great to know you care and you are here. So important for us all. I had one of those moments/hours and I was thankful someone was there for me when I needed that extra support. I'm happy to know I can now come here as well as I stretch to new heights and might find myself there again.

[@jusontime72475]

I am a formidable actor singer, performer and this moment in this time, really almost brought a tear to my eye. I dont really suffer from this per say, although i may have a moment of self doubt, i truly rise to the occasion. I am a go getter, sometimes i just feel as though i try so hard and its all for nothing, but then i realize the bigger picture. I go back to the basics of why i wanted to be in this business and i rise above. some minds, bodies and souls don't react or think the same, so this is why This video touched me harder than ever in this moment at this time. I have been hearing a lot of this from my friends, family and colleagues in the business and it makes me sad. I try my hardest to encourage and uplift because that is MY TRUTH. i am a true believer that this business can rip you apart and break you down, but if you really want it, you stick to it like glue..........................Thanks for this moment

[@healthwealthharmony4113]

This is so inspiring. Just found your channel and subscribed instantly! Your advice is amazing.

[@joybuckle]

This is so gorgeous and generous and LOVE-ly of you. What a fantastic positive message to spread... Encouraging someone and making them believe, even for a moment, that they can achieve their dreams is very powerful and definitely the best gift you can give. Thanks Amy, I believe in you too girl!

[@jesirael-mandagaran6971]

Hi Amy, how funny the Universe is. Yesterday, I had an "ugly cry" kind of moment. It was just a hard day. Overwhelmed by all the auditions I've been on and feeling stuck with no direction. "How Do I get there...!, WHY" kind of moment. And I came across your video just now. I felt so GRATEFUL you made this. Perfect timing.

[@shaneobrien7978]

Thanks Amy, I regularly question my ability and whether or not I should keep going. I always keep going but the doubts remain. Thank you for the support, just being told "you can do it" is sometimes all anyone needs. Take care, Shane

[@kevinlopez3571]

i've been feeling like i can't do nothing, that i don't even know why i wanna do this because i forget it all cause of all these negative thoughts. this has really made me feel much more confident, thank you very much.

[@ninarae8387]

I could not have come across this video at a better time! Thank you!:)

[@ahiwatt]

Thanks! I will definitely remember you when I get there. ;)

[@lorrencotton]

Thanks for standing in the gap with these encouraging words! You never know who you touch.

[@dahianatorres6757]

LOVED THIS! THANK YOU AMY!!!

[@jonathantucker7235]

I watched this just after I had spent 3 hours working on sides for a Shakespeare audition. I felt very down and like no matter what I did the dialogue was coming out flat and emotionless. This video helped me pick myself up and keep working. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@TheGentlemanPsychic]

Amy Jo, I really appreciate you. We have never met, but I stumbled upon your KZbin channel and I wanted you to know how much this has meant it me. Please keep up the good work. Sending love.

[@MonicaRanger]

I got a lump in my throat listening to your encouragement. Thank you Amy for this heartfelt video.

[@sonyaanand5706]

Hi Amy, I just subscribed to you!......I've been acting for about 14 years and sometimes (actually, recently), I've had a lot of self doubt about my abilities, my looks, my talent etc. Just feel like no one really cares that I'm on this journey. I'm really grateful for your channel because you give practical advice as well as encouragement. Thanks so much for what you do for us actors!! - Sonya from Toronto

[@remiaraeve6121]

I just started on oct like acting at all and I've already done two movies, im wait to hear back from power rangers but hi motivated me to stay positive and be patient. quit my job to do the last movie so money is tight but im not giving up. I never will. not now not ever. this gave me the boost. thank you

[@laura33344]

You made me cry. Seriously, thanks. These days I've been asking myself about if I should keep trying what I wanna do in a future(acting). Maybe you won't believe me, but this video actually helped me. Thanks, again.

[@hannah2074]

Thank you so much for this video, you don't know how much I needed that. This was such an inspiration for me right now as I keep sending in audition videos for things and never getting it. Plus, I have directors right now trying to shut me down from doing what I want to do with my career. Sometimes I just want to quit, but I know i could never do anything else with my life but acting and be happy. Your videos are just so inspirational and amazing. I can't thank you enough. (I'm crying way to hard right now I need to stop.) Thank you.

[@Ava-zp4lo]

I'm in my first half play / half musical really soon. Its on Thursday the 14. I can't wait . I used some of your auditioning tips and acting tips and I just want to thank you.

[@monalisamakasini8767]

omg I really felt like you were talking to me specifically and I do believe that you meant it too!! THANK YOU!! Needed to hear this..

[@robwoodhall870]

I really needed this video today, had a Zoom audition yesterday I wasn't happy with! I feel a lot of self doubt about my abilities and am always thinking of giving up because I'm not good enough. Thanks for this great advice.

[@julianfranklin8211]

Thank you! Amy thank you so much, I do really believe in that, I will be getting my head right you are a great teacher appreciate you so much!

[@hayleypowell5980]

How wonderful that you made that video. Came at the right time as I'm feeling the marathon right now. Bless you! x

[@babrat8315]

Thank you seems so small a tribute.... Daily I think of teachers who really did believe in me and it made all the difference in my life. Thank you.

[@KendahlLandreth]

I needed this video today! Thank you! :)

[@elizabethcroft8222]

Thanks Amy :) I am about to do a big audition tomorrow, and with so many knocks, sometimes you ask yourself what the point is... You have given me the boost I need to go in there with my best foot forward, as I wouldn't be invited to audition if I didn't have a chance!

[@ilsezarateM]

You are such a sweet soul, thank you Amy♥️ for this video

[@TipsOnActing]

You are welcome Ilse :)

[@keierrareenell877]

Thanks so much! I believe that you believe I can do it! I added this to my favorites so I can hear it again.

[@jaychavez3603]

Omg I watched this at the perfect moment I swear. Thank you!!!!!

[@angelicacorinaldesi]

I just discovered your channel and oh my god, this is what I was looking for! Thank you so much for all these amazing tips and advices you give, I find these not only really inspiring , but a source of great motivation to go on and follow our passions, and that's incredible. thank you so much Amy!!!! :)

[@maplexcz4142]

This video makes me smile soooo much... My dream is to be an actress in Hollywood (like many does lol) but I live in Quebec, I speak French and I'm not perfectly bilingual, I don't dream about anything else... But sometimes reality hits hard and I loose all my determination... I don't have any support , and that's why I'm gonna watch again and again this video .. Thank you.

[@matoki]

Thank you, Amy. Good to hear that!

[@Marie_Lynne]

Thank you so much. I needed to hear this. I keep asking myself if this is meant to be, if I should be in this industry but I tried to live without acting and I couldn't. I always felt like there was something else I should be doing that I'd always regret otherwise.

[@irenemartinko2262]

I really enjoy your videos and advice! This is just the right video I needed right now. I used to be so sure about acting but recently my self esteem has just plummeted and most days, I don't think I'm good enough to do this. I'm working on believing in my myself and trying to lose that fear. Thank you!

[@sandramilliner]

Amy Jo: I value your gifts of encouragement and am so grateful. Like Denzel I have turned down some work due to subject matter etc and after working at the DGA on behalf of Women (Pro Bono) it is time to focus on what I can still do following an injury and that is ACT. Thanks for believing in me. I finished the video and found myself weeping. Thanks for encouraging me and so many others. Blessings & abundance, Sandra Milliner

[@LaTricesFobia]

WOW...thanks Amy! Sometimes we just need to hear it from someone.

[@darkrosemixups4213]

love this because I'm an aspiring actress and sometimes I feel like I cant do it like I'm not gonna go any where so this is inspiring

[@CMONCMON007]

hi i just want to say im very lucky to have seen this video,im a subscriber. And iv been going through a really dark moment in my life and feel like giving up on my acting and filming career felt like i failed but im glad i got to see this video and il definetly be watching this vid more than once. thank you Amy.

[@TipsOnActing]

You are very welcome. I'm so happy to help.

[@echoingamy]

I enjoy all of your videos, and look forward to them. You have a very generous heart, thank you for the encouragement. :)

[@TipsOnActing]

You're very welcome!

[@nherissonj]

I am not an actor yet, I have been in a few plays and I want to eventually become a great actress. I have two auditions coming up, my first ever time auditioning. I am really nervous and I do not want to be rejected. I have been watching your videos. They are very helpful, thank you for doing this and I really wish you could be my coach.

[@nisaalam955]

I needed to hear this so badly :’)

[@sparkemotioned]

you are a beautiful human being-thank you deeply.

[@Ashleeneej]

hello I am actually auditioning for a play and I wanted some tips on how I can better myself, which led me to your video. I just wanted to let you know that this has boosted me up in so many ways. I actually have no one supporting me and I tend to doubt myself a lot. So you have no idea what this video has done for me. Thank:you so much I am so grateful that you decided to make a video like this.

[@rhaechylwalker439]

Thank you so much for all your inspirational tips and advice. I truly appreciate the time that you give to us all. For the golden nuggets of wisdom that you bestow through this public platform, I am grateful. Much love, Rhaechyl

[@russellthomastuazon2072]

thank you for this. i needed this.

[@kerutocarmo8565]

Very good lesson, I think it can give a glimmer of hope to a person that may have doubts about their abilities to move above status-quo. I definitely have doubts about whether, or not, I can go beyond being a background person.

[@erikaarlee]

Thank you, Amy! Your positive affect and genuine nature are helping add to my decision to move to L.A. next spring to further my acting career. (And to hit the gym tomorrow!)

[@johnyoo_]

Thank you for your videos! Please keep making them"-- Inspirational.

[@amrita7350]

Thankyou so much! Your videos are amazing and I feel motivated and excited for my upcoming auditions!

[@kingstonkristina]

I know this is an old post but I needed to hear this today - thank you!

[@daquitasolomon782]

Thank u sooooo much ms Amy this mean so much to me an many more people around the world its so great to know there's some one believing in u even when u don't believing in yo self this some great advice to make u keep push even when u feel down so I know I'm a winner all the an I'm going to keep pushing even harder:-) every day no matter what!!!

[@marybringman]

Yes ! thanks I needed to hear this today ! I just submitted to a local Talent Agency for representation a few weeks ago ! I will keep tuning it Amy ! I need your words of encouragement ! Mary Capps

[@elmundorizer5948]

I'm 22 and I am from the Philippines. I've always wanted to become an actress ever since I existed in this world. I have a degree in communication coz I thought that earning this career will get me to the world I've always wanted. Graduating from college, I was so frustrated to realize that jobs on TV are not that easy as I expected. Competition is very tough and here in my country, if you want to be discovered immediately, having a beautiful face is your number one necessity to stardom. Worse is, Philippines was colonized by Western countries like USA and SPAIN so the mainstream is looking for half-blooded Filipinos who are Western looking. Asian beauty is also a bit of a trend because Korean and Japanese dramas are famous here so if you're someone who has slanted eyes and has a white complexion, if you look Chinese/Japanese or Korean, you will get more chances of getting discovered. Although, there are still successful talented actors who are not handsome and pretty, most of them are veterans and pioneers, our media of today's generation continue to change as the years go by and they always look for what's trendy which negatively affects the quality of shows they produce because they only focus on beauty not REAL TALENT. Those never-ending stories didn't stop me from getting what I want. I studied, observed and asked myself several times if I will still pursue it or not and my answer is YES. Thanks to my habit of reading American blogs. They taught me to think outside the box that following the standards of my country, the things I see in my culture and in my society can be improved because that is what ART is all about. ACTING IS ART and in ART, we can break the rules. I continued researching. I watched movies and attend some acting workshops. I took advantage of my voice and communication skills. I tried three full-time jobs, saved money and enrolled in a prestigious theatre company here in my country. My study there was priceless. The experience was really awesome that I got to meet TRUE ARTISTS and NOT COMMERCIAL ARTISTS. They changed the way I think about acting. They taught me about the huge difference between acting on TV, film, and theatre. Most of us fall in this same misconception that acting will make us FAMOUS. If you really like to pursue it, you have to think twice and you really have to study the craft over and over again. It is not about looking beautiful or getting all the attention of the fans. All of us our unique in our own ways and we have "this" something inside that we have to discover which can help us become true ARTISTS...

[@danielleelizabeth509]

You give me hope and make me smile, Ms. Berman. Thank you. I'm going to save this video for my bad days. :)

[@SSKA57]

If I wasn’t broke I would’ve signed up for your class right now!! You are a true inspiration

[@natalieavo]

This inspired me so much! I can see that you are a very professional and passionate person. I'm lucky to have seen this. Thank you.

[@NomiLotuz]

This is my first time watching your videos, and I SO appreciate you for doing these!! Thank you!! Just what I needed today!!

[@nannil3694]

I LOVE this, ! ❤️ new subscriber now I’m binge watching every one of your videos 😂

[@lisadatzNYC-LA]

Thanks Amy. This is EXACTLY the inspiration I needed to hear today. xoxo

[@AnaKiri]

Omg. This video made me cry :) thank you!

[@tinaharris9380]

This is beautiful Amy! Thank you. So heartfelt, passionate & genuine :)

[@TheBradik]

Thank you for this video! I think everybody needs to be encouraged time by time. )) btw You have great outfit. You look gorgeous!

[@AlfonsoHernandez-yy2ke]

Wow. Thank you Amy. This gave me a real inspiration and motivation well worth giving and watching this was such perfect timing by fueling me up in best way to keep me going and believe. Many Thanks. As you can see and what want tell that by Mid month of November I will be beginning starting my program training course program in Acting, and I'm looking forward to this journey of mine in seeking and taking step forth in pursuing acting career for my future and all within heart of desire. Whatever it takes.

[@cammorin9564]

Just started watching your videos, I do community theatre and find your videos very helpful!

[@adela91hf]

thanks for sharing all your tips and knowledge. they are incredibly useful. Much love from a spaniard actress in San Francisco!

[@roccomovies]

Hey Amy, I watched that video of Denzel. Then I listened to your spiel about beleiving myself. Great little stick, thanks for the pep talk.

[@jonathanpereira6810]

Very imspiring words amy! Thank you for all of your time involved in your videos!

[@tnvol2011]

Thank you Amy for your belief in me! It really helps me move forward in acting! :)

[@jarredroberttodd7279]

are you trying to make me cry?

[@drewlifefamilymoney4016]

I love your acting tips Amy,very helpful!! Thanks

[@crawfordapostolic]

Is running a good metaphor for acting? Of course it is! Rocky made it a good metaphor and so did Amy ;)

[@actordaleshane6657]

I've been watching your videos, I want to thank you for the inspiration and reminding me why I truly love what I do as an actor. Thank You Amy. Dale Shane

[@CodyCeniti]

Thank u Amy. U dont know how much I needed that

[@TipsOnActing]

You are welcome Cody! :)

[@tomrabbani]

Female Shia LaBeouf

[@isabellaporetsis5751]

Tom Rabbani 😂

[@Love-sr3nk]

Thank you for posting this video to the world! It's nice to have people who support you and help strengthen your belief in yourself. Mind over matter to create a new belief system! 1♡

[@RealActorsLab]

It's always nice to see your positivity :)

[@fredyvilleda9307]

You are amazing :) thank you! going to start taking some acting classes soon and this definitely helps.

[@MMSanchezNY]

Whoa, this was the best inspiration ever! Thank you and I hope to meet in the near future!

[@MovieworksInternational]

Thank you so much for sharing your tips. Excellent. Just what I needed

[@ActorToddEssary]

Super-awesome video, Amy Jo. Thank you!

[@oneforallmankind2713]

Thank you ! as I prepare for an audition and haven't gone out in a while

[@teresaboling4357]

What a great encouragement! Thank you! I believe in you too! Thanks for the great tips!

[@bjwieland-doucet5917]

THANK YOU AMY!! I know I needed this & am sure there's others who need it too!! :-D