Building a career in acting is a challenging task. This is true everywhere, including the Nigerian film industry. However, as someone who speaks with actors on a daily basis, I think with the right combination of strategies, there are ways for emerging or new actors to successfully navigate this competitive industry. The first and most critical strategy is to get adequate training. Acting is a craft that requires training, whether formal or informal. Legendary actor and director, Robert Redford once said, “Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” It’s easy to think anyone can act and, maybe that’s true, but not everyone is an actor. The spectacle and occasion of cameras and lights can be overwhelming even for professionals, and yet too many people want to act without getting the necessary training and end up botching the opportunities they get. Training is not…
