Making Passions Practical
Jezebel by Iain Andrews Actor Carson Charles Butcher just released an independently made pilot episode for his original TV show, "Bleach." He had no funding, no production team, and no studio. The episode, however, is fantastic. It is half an hour of humor, intrigue, and relatability, with an underdog main character who is stuck working at his looming father's pawn shop. I surely hope that Butcher receives funding so that he can create a full season, but I bring him up as an interesting example. In one video , Butcher shares how he got to this point. He has a dream of being an actor and has appeared in a few films and TV shows, but he also has a family to support. The biggest challenge that he mentions is finding a way to both do what he loves and put dinner on the table. To film a pilot episode, Butcher called in favors, took out loans, and worked multiple jobs. While it's not guaranteed that he will succeed, he has a better chance than everyone out there who gav...
