Actors Guide: Giving The Ideal First Impression

Being a part of the film industry has never been an easy task. With more people opting for careers in the entertainment sector, finding the perfect acting job has been more challenging than ever before.

No matter how many acting classes you have taken in the past or if you were born with natural talent, you will never truly understand the film industry unless you have been a part of it for a couple of years. But that does not mean you cannot find a way to shine the moment you enter the professional acting world.

As a newbie, your first job is to impress some of the best directors in the industry – like Taiwo Oduala. As a highly acclaimed Nigerian-American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor, Taiwo Oduala  serves as the President of the prestigious Oduataj Entertainment and is a member of the Directors Guild of Nigeria.

His work has allowed him to work in all kinds of locations – the United Kingdom, Greece, Netherland, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and the United States are just a few examples. Some of his best directed films include Lady of Faith, Moment of Joy, Romantic Touch, ILU America, My White Man, and many more.

Throughout his career, Oduala has worked on directing several creative and technical films, including action, comedy, and movies with unique special visual effects. He has also won several awards, and received seven official selections at the Hollywood New Directors Film Festival, Black Film Festival, Marina Del Rey Film Festival and many more – showing further proof of just how valuable his work contributions have been to the film industry.

And as someone who has spent decades in the industry, he states that first impressions are crucial for first time actors who have nothing to their name yet. As long as they convince a director that they are the ones who are perfect for their film, they will immediately be recruited and based on good performance, might even be willing to work with them again. So if you are an anxious new actor who wants to make it big in the industry, here are a few ways to help you nail your first impression on the film industry.

Be Cautious of Your Physical Appearance

Being an actor means that you always need to be aware of your facial expressions, even if you think nobody is looking. Most people tend to not trust actors with a dominant, grumpy, angry, or disapproving face. According to many veteran actors, start adapting your face to suit the role that you want. Also, stand up straight, smile, and do not crowd the person you are meeting – allow them to appeal to you naturally.

Do Not Hide Your Hands

This might seem strange to many people but hiding your hands away can actually create a bad impression of you. Putting your hands away or crossed over your chest gives a defensive feeling from your side. But with your hands relaxed at the side of your body, it will suggest that your greeting is genuine and that you are open to the people in front of you – leading directors to be more willing to listen and see what you have to offer.