I'm in a dilemma. Yesterday I auditioned for a New York Film Academy short film. I play the best friend of the main character who has a crush on her, but I don't confess it until the end... AND THEN WE KISS. It's a good little story, and I like my character AND they called me back and said they want to see "kissing chemistry" between me and a potential girl for the role. So what do you think? Should I do it?
Keep this in mind - I have had ONE kiss in the last TWO YEARS. It's kind of a big deal (trying to save all the rest for my future wife.) But I think that I would agree to kiss someone if the project was bigger than just a student film. But that's selfish of me to consider this short film as unworthy of my kiss just cause I'm not getting paid a bunch... or at all.
So what do you think? Is this a good reason to kiss someone else? Should I only kiss if I'm a paid actor? Should I never kiss? Leave me your response either here or on Facebook.
hm. good question .Seems like its going to be hard in the acting feild without this always being there. Is this what you want to do? How do u feel about it? I think its a personal thing. I wouldn't think its wrong to do that, as your profession asks for it.
ReplyDeleteBut having a boundary line in which the Lord may give you is good. Never settle for something you don't believe in though.. blessings brothar~
I guess I feel like it's something that comes with the job. Really, I should focus more on the theme of the story, and whether or not the purpose of the kiss is true to life. Anything that portrays truth is something I want to be involved in. Thanks for responding, Hope.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I think there's a difference between "giving away" kisses in "real life" as it were, and kissing while acting. When acting, there's a very clear and (hopefully) harmless and professional intent. It's not about being a flirt, it's about playing a part. Not to say that I wouldn't panic a little if I had to do it. ;)
ReplyDeleteYeah, you're absolutely right. The girl I kissed (who should probably get the part) is married, too. So it was comfortable... I know that sounds strange, but it made me feel more comfortable after I learned that.
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's wrong of you to take a part because it requires kissing - of course it's always a matter of personal beliefs and it's more of a 'bummer' that your first experiences with it since a while may be with strangers and for acting...but the truth behind it is not bad, as in, you're replaying something that could be real/genuine. If you were degrading this personal act and at the same time 'wasting' your kisses, it might not be as worth it. I think it has a lot to do with what it stands for and what you've been called into :)
ReplyDeleteYou're right. And the scene is VERY genuine. The line I speak JUST before I kiss her is this:
ReplyDelete"everything you want, you already have. You're just so busy looking everywhere else. Open your eyes and look at what's in front of you first."
The beauty of these characters' friendship is what has driven me to continue auditioning for this scene. In fact, my character represents waiting for the right one and persevering for the sake of love. So the kisses, I suppose, are no "waste" at all. Thanks Marcea.