…Know your audience — My last advice would be to know who you are speaking to. I know this sounds obvious but you would be surprised how many times I have seen keynote speakers get it wrong. If you’re a politician then cracking jokes during your inaugural speech probably wouldn’t…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — The easiest thing that you have to do to succeed is to show up on time and be there, do your work and hand it in on time. As a part of our series about creating a successful career in TV and Film, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — Have different ways to creatively fuel yourself. Always work on enhancing your craft and never stop working on yourself! As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Max Bartos. Max Bartos is best known for originating the role of Darren…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — Don’t be afraid of asking for mentorship. You’re never alone because there’s an entire legacy of people fighting alongside you and even more who have come before you. Learn financial planning. Art and industry are two different things even though they interact. It’s working. …

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — You will work harder than you expect to: stunt acting work is physically and mentally challenging. I always knew it would be hard work but add in long hours on set and frequent travelling — it’s full on, it’s lucky I love what I do. As a part of our…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — This business, operative word BUSINESS, is a difficult road but it pays off. If you really want to be an actor, director, producer, whatever your lane all you have to do is do it. Do it every day, spend a minimum of 2 hours every day doing what you want…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — You are enough. You don’t need to look like (or be) everyone else to be lovable. Your voice has meaning and is meant to be heard. As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Cloie Wyatt Taylor. Cloie Wyatt Taylor…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — Know your strengths. Learn the filmmaking language thoroughly. Learn and develop the confidence to build connections. Always thinking for the good of your entire team. Don’t overlook sound. As a part of our series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Aditya Patwardhan. Based in…

An Interview With Edward Sylvan — Be prepared for acting to take priority over most in your life. This career will change your life. You will need to become much more than “just” an actor. You will need to learn the Standard American -or another- accent. It will be tough but worth it. As a part…