This week Michael Doneger talks us through his start in the acting world, when he decided all the BS wasn't for him, and how he makes his own work. He also goes into what professional actors are like on sets and in rehearsals — LOTS of pearls of wisdom in there!

3:00 — Going to Los Angeles from New York City, being a lifelong writer, getting a pilot deal, and being an assistant to a Casting Director at Fox Studio

8:20 — Getting an agent, going to auditions, and realizing he was unprepared for his success

9:50 — Acting classes

12:09 — Doubling down on auditioning

18:22 — What Michael did with his first film after wrapping

21:00 — How Michael lost his passion for acting and decided to redirect his energy to writing/directing

31:00 — Michael's casting process for his projects

39:50 — Directing yourself in a film, why Michael decided against it, and what he values in his actors

50:25 — Michael's advice to his younger self + his biggest regret

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Michael's Pepsi Super Bowl commercial 
• Michael's Production Company 
• Michael's IMDb

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