Navigating the Intensity of the Film Industry

 Navigating the intense demands of a career, especially in the film industry, can be overwhelming. It's particularly challenging when you're in a leading or supporting role, as the pressure can become immense. The rollercoaster of highs and lows often accompanies such endeavours.

To handle this, it's essential to allow your career to evolve gradually, letting your nervous system adapt to the increasing demands. It's akin to building a capacity for the goodness and pressure that come with the territory. Transitioning from a supporting role to a lead role is a significant shift, and it requires practice for your system to handle it.

Ideally, the concept of leads will diminish over time, moving towards ensemble acting akin to shows like "Succession." This approach distributes the pressure more evenly among the cast, leading to a richer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. This idea challenges the hierarchical nature of the film industry, where actors are often seen as numbers on a cast list.

Considering the unique dynamics of the industry, it's crucial to focus on self-regulation, allowing your acting to become more complex. Developing a strong connection to your surroundings—what you see, hear, and touch—grounds you, ensuring that you remain intricate and responsive, even amidst the intensity of a film set.

The path to stillness becomes essential in maintaining this complexity. By cultivating a deep relationship with stillness, remaining alert and alive, you create a solid foundation. This foundation allows your imagination, sensations, emotions, and the meaning you bring to the role to flow seamlessly, enriching the story you're telling.

Helena’s teachings are inspired by Organic Intelligence ® @getoi & Fitzmaurice Voicework ® @fitzmauricevoicework & Neurosystemics™

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