“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Kirill and Filipp in the room they share in the Korea-Town neighborhood of Los Angeles. They are both currently servers at a restaurant but have had success appearing in music videos and with other content creators and have an agent. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Alex moved from Bucharest Romania two years ago to the Korea-Town neighborhood of Los Angeles. In Romania, he was a freelance interior designer and also acting at an independent theater. He is currently works at a car valet service while also doing background work and taking acting classes. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
DeVonn makes his living as a fitness instructor and is constantly going out for print, commercial and acting gigs tailored to athletic types. He also auditions for serious roles and is shown in a “business look” while doing waist-up self submitted tape. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Gina moved from NYC to L.A. after having a career as a reporter for the NY Post and has been in Korea-Town since November of 2018. She’s currently bartending and working at a gym and is actively auditioning for cop and military roles that fit her personality. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Jada, 21, left her comfortable tech consultant job to move to L.A. to become an actress one year ago. She currently has an agent and has been booking gigs. Her dream role is to be in action films as a “Tomb Raider” type of character. Taken in February of 2020.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Daniel has been in L.A. for two years since graduating from NYU. He’s currently working in the restaurant industry while constantly auditioning. His goal is to be in a Ryan Murphy show. Taken in February 2020.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Jordan’s previous life was spent jumping out of helicopters into the ocean as a Navy search and rescue team member. He moved to L.A. over a year ago from Arizona and would love to take on an action roles, preferably with zombies. Taken in December of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Kelsey moved to L.A. with her dogs two years ago after getting an acting degree back home in Alabama. She works as a theater manager and has a sketch comedy group with her actor friends. She often practices lines with her two dogs at her home in Hollywood. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Nick has been in L.A. for less than a year and has been able to focus completely on acting with support of his family. He’s currently doing stand-in work while taking classes and doing auditions. He see’s himself in the art-house genre and is drawn to character acting. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Shane first moved to Orange County for his career in the architecture field. He left that comfort to become an actor as he’s always wanted. He’s currently bartending as well as being a “standardized patient” for university students to practice with. He’s also found a niche doing nude work as he has an very “average body.” Taken in October 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Kayla has been in L.A. for three years now, has an agent and waitresses as her day-job and hopes to be a working actress in films. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Lex originally moved to L.A. to study writing and directing for their masters program at USC, but decided to pursue acting after graduating. Lex is shown in their apartment with clothing and wigs with some of the characters they play. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Caitlyn, 18, moved with her mom to L.A. while still finishing up high school to make it as an actor. They share a room together in a two bedroom apartment with another family from their same acting school in Texas. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Jon began his life in L.A. five years ago as a camera operator, after studying film production at NYU. After years behind the camera, he began acting professionally while continuing to write and direct his own projects. Clowning and improvisation classes have also been part of his practice here. He’s currently in post-production for his debut feature film, a dark teen melo-comedy following a doo-wop punk band from Nebraska.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Nicholas has been in L.A. for 7 months and moved with his best friend from his home-town who is also an author. He currently is a full-time currier while going after his dreams of acting. He’s constantly reading scripts, practicing lines while on his job or at home. Taken in December of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Genise’s “survival job” is a tour guide at Warner Brothers Studio, but her dream is to act and host her own TV show . She’s constantly creating content with her actor friends and for her own show, filmed in her bedroom for her YouTube channel. Taken in October of 2019.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Tanner’s excuse to move to L.A. was to study physics for a master’s program. But he’s using his move to go after his real dream of becoming a stuntman in Hollywood. He began in parkour, then gymnastics and started meeting people in the industry who gave him hope that he could achieve being a stuntman. He’s shown in his suit he recently purchased at a thrift store to audition for action roles . Taken in March of 2020.
“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.
Sarah recently moved to L.A. from Seattle where she is currently a house manager at a local theater, background acting and going after auditions around town. She’s shown in a “classic Hollywood” style portrait in her bedroom. Taken in December of 2019.