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Sebastian Faure On His Thoughts, Heart, and Passion Behind His Acting
(April, 2020 – Los Angeles,
CA) It took many years of soul searching for me to understand what I
truly wanted to do with my life. For most of my youth, acting was merely a
hobby, but later in my 20s I came to realize that it was more than just that.
It took me years of working in all kinds of different jobs and realizing that
they weren’t meant for me. It was only later that I allowed myself to take a
leap of faith and pursue acting as a full time career. It’s not an easy job,
work isn’t consistent, however when it is your passion, it all becomes worth
it. When you finally find yourself working on something you love, you don’t
consider it work, you do it for your well-being. Through acting I found myself
opening my mind to how everyone’s perspectives of life could be so different.
By telling stories, I felt that I ended up contributing more to society than
when I was working as a salesman, or a tennis coach, or any other job I went
through before finally settling with acting. For the time being, I live in Los
Angeles, and my contribution would be making great aspiring movies.
This is where my
journey truly began, and through this discourse, I’m hoping to shed some light
on how acting can help one find purpose in life.
Acting is an
exaggerated imitation of life, and I will explain why. The camera reflects what
the director wants you to see, the movie is narrated by the director. An
actor tries to live in the moment and shows genuine emotion for each scene. The
director is therefore the compass, guiding the actor through the narrative journey
while focusing on the specific tone, rhythm of the story.
A story can be
romantic, dramatic, satiric, or even comedic, that is why I call it an exaggerated imitation
of life.
An actor’s craft
starts when he books the job; he starts researching and tries to understand the
essence of the character he will be portraying. Is it a character that is
seeking love, seeking revenge, or wants a father’s acknowledgment? What is
that character looking for in life? Everyone has a drive, an objective they want
out of life. In any movie, if a character seeks nothing out of life, he serves
no purpose in the story and holds no presence.
Once you
understand the character’s objective, the next step is to find the
common ground between your own personal experiences and the character’s
mindset. Finding parallels are necessary in order for an actor to convey
genuine emotions. The more specific you are, the deeper you get.
However
important it is for an actor to mold his struggles to the characters
circumstances, it is equally imperative for him to understand the characters
obstacles. Without struggle, there’s no satisfaction from the audience.
The more
obstacles presented in front of the character and blocking him from chasing his
objective, the more appealing the story.
These are only a
few of the points that an actor must take into account when understanding the
mindset of his character, and bringing him to life. I am currently studying at
the Ivana
Chubbuck studio and if I had a book to
recommend you all to read. It would be the “The Power Of The Actor,”
the 12 steps Chubbuck technique that will help
you take a character from script to a living, and breathing character.
I promise you, I
learned a lot from her book.
Acting is about
learning the mindset of a character and not judging it. No matter how evil your
character might be, in his mind, his actions are justified as a means to his
goal. The more you learn about the abundance of perspectives in society, the
more you will understand the essence of human behavior and psychology.
With this
knowledge, you attain a better understanding of the meaning of a purposeful
life, and the workings of the human psyche.
It might seem
complicated; what is our purpose in life? I can’t tell you specifically what it
is, but what I came to understand through acting is this.
Life’s purpose
is to remain dynamic, to keep moving forward, to keep chasing your passion,
your objective. If you have reached your objective, set the bar higher. Never
allow yourself to settle for the minimum.
As a human
being, you learn more from your failures than your successes. By learning, you
are growing and gaining knowledge about life and about yourself. Do not be
afraid of change or the unknown. Getting out of your comfort zone is the only
way to learn something new. It is in our nature to develop habits and to grow
accustomed to a routine, we tend to go on autopilot mode. Habits create laziness,
change demands effort.
Most people live
their lives in an endless cycle, with nothing to chase. It is essential not to
allow yourself to get too comfortable with your habits, to take any opportunity
that comes your way, this will inevitably help you grow as a person. It is
also important to understand that the more you are open to listening to others,
the more you will learn.
We all have a
purpose. At the end of the day, life is about finding that purpose. Us humans
live together and work together in a society, we are all linked on a daily
basis. What can your purpose offer to our society, and what contribution you
make will help society to progress for a better future?
This is my philosophy in a nutshell, a quick peek into the mind of an actor. I hope this drives you to find what you are looking for.
All the best,
Just an actor,
Sebastian
Faure
IMDB.me /Sebastianfaure
IG : @sebastian_faure
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Sebastian Faure's Most Recent Press Release on His Journey from Fine Art to Film Acting
Sebastian Faure is available for interview by appointment, pending availability.
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