Independent cinema has become one of the most exciting places for actors to build real, lasting careers. With fewer gatekeepers, more diverse projects, leaner production teams and global digital distribution, indie film is now the most direct pathway for new talent to get meaningful on-screen roles — and to get noticed.

In this fast-paced, highly practical seminar, actor Alex Reece (Alexander West) and producer/director Darren Tassell share the exact methods they’ve used — from both sides of the camera — to help actors land roles, build strong relationships with filmmakers, and create sustainable, opportunity-rich careers in independent film.

Participants will learn:

How the indie film pipeline really works (development → casting → shooting → distribution).

What casting directors and indie producers are looking for now.

How to position yourself as the “solution” to a specific casting problem.

The habits of consistently working indie actors.

How to create and leverage a standout digital profile (including best practices from the vShowcards platform).

How embodied practices — breath, movement, posture, and presence — directly affect performance and casting success.

How actors can use meditation, somatic awareness, and mind–body training to access emotional truth on camera.

The upcoming shifts in UK, European, and Indian independent cinema — and how actors can prepare.

A frank, inspiring and actionable session designed for actors who want to stop waiting and start working.