Welcome to episode 25 of The First Act Break podcast, the show where we dive into the art, business, and hustle of breaking into the film industry, and help you build a career doing what you love. Today, we bring on Phinehas Yoon, a professional actor with a recent lead role in a SXSW feature film. He shares his experience breaking into Hollywood. We discuss the what it takes for an actor to succeed in the movie business and the path that led to him starring in multiple high profile movies.
Timecode:
(00:56) - SXSW
(01:48) - How We Met
(04:51) - Beginnings
(08:40) - Child Acting
(09:51) - Asian American Actors
(11:03) - Filmmaking & Acting
(15:17) - Action Short
(21:12) - Biggest Short Film
(31:03) - Casting
(33:30) - SXSW Film “It Ends”
(39:20) - Financing & Casting the Film
(45:00) - Rejection for Actors
(51:02) - Is Acting Professional Lying?
(53:23) -Breaking into the Industry Today
(55:18) - Do YOU Need to be in LA?
(57:16) - Getting an Agent/Manager
(1:00:08) - Why Pursue this Path?
(1:01:09) - Financial Security in Entertainment
(1:02:16) - How to Adapt to Rapid Change
(1:05:36) - Dream movie for $4mil
(1:09:32) - Audition Opportunities
(1:12:31) - Stereotypes in Asian American Screen Presence
(1:14:36) - Getting Better Performances
(01:19:20) - Trust Between Director and Actor
(01:20:40) - Looks
(01:30:29) - Question
(01:34:01) - $6mil dream movie
(01:35:08) - Sperm Race
(01:36:56) - Deep Question
(01:40:14) - What’s Next
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Betrayal: Weekly
Betrayal Weekly is back for a brand new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack. And make sure to check out Seasons 1-4 of Betrayal, along with Betrayal Weekly Season 1.