Acting in Austin

Today has been a roller coaster ride. And I believe I'm capable of finally putting together a decent post, so I'll continue. I woke up from a very…interesting dream, to say the least. I wouldn't say "wet" but definitely intimate - if not leaning towards sexual. It involved me and a former classmate that I never even considered a friend. I simply knew him because we had mutual friends, plus he was slightly annoying. Anyway, I bring it up because I feel that dream was a prelude to an email I received today. I booking a gig on a short film **insert applause** that I actually forgot about. Even though I submitted my video on the 4th (I think) I had a pretty busy video submission week . Actually the beginning of this month has been me hustling to get auditions then recording myself everyday to get them sent in a timely manner. I really do have a love/hate relationship with video submissions. I love the intimacy and control of being able to take more risk then s...

   Just as I was thinking about getting cast in more films..it happens! ;)     I got the most pleasant phone call from Rachel , the producer and lead actress in a short film I audition for recently, and she told me that they wanted to cast me as the featured role I went in for!    I'm so excited to be apart of this production! I absolutely love being on set, especially as an actor. I'll probably do a couple of extra gigs still, just so I have some extra income coming in, but I really want to focus on getting footage for my demo reel. There's a couple of agencies I want to sign with and I really want to impress them and stand out from the rest.   I hope you all are doing well. It's been a little gloomy here in Austin but I kind of like the change. Oh, before I forget… There's this cool new website that lets you connect with actors, directors, and filmmakers from all over the world! Check out the website and lets make some magic! Break a ...

So…I just wrapped my 3rd day on set for the film "The Wild". I played Laura, a drugged out chick who knows the secrets to the burning questions that the lead characters want answered. My 3 days were spread out over the entire corse of filming, and the shooting locations were spread out all over town so it was great showing up to a different location every time. Now that it's over it's time to move on to the next project. I'm considering sending out my headshots & resume to an agency that I've been dieting to sign with but I want to wait for clips of the projects I worked on for my demo reel. Patience IS a virtue. :) Now something my boyfriend didn't have patience for… IM ENGAGED! :))) On my cruise I just got back home for my boyfriend proposed to me! I'm super excited and still a little in shock! Can't wait 'til I walk down the isle!

Is it 2014 already?! I guess time does fly by when you're having fun! This holiday season has been the busiest for me EVER! I've book some 2-3 day extra gigs. Those are always the best because not only is  it pay for each day, but you also get to make a lot of cool friends. I'm not sure how much i can say about the projects but once they're released I'll make sure to post picture and blog all about it. ;) And in other news…. I've been cast in the short film "The Wild" directed by Carleton Ranney. This movie is a future, sci-fi, thriller and i'm so excited to be apart of it! We start filming next week. Today I have a make-up test for my "drug addict" look. :) Once we start filming I'll make sure to post lots of pictures on here! I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Make this year count! Ally

So I had the privilege of being cast in a short film called "True Will' , directed by UT grad Jim Hickcox. It lasted for 4 days( 3 days for me) and it was the best experience EVER! The location, make-up, wardrobe, cast, crew, everything was AMAZING and Kick-ASS! Shelter( Molly Karrasch) & Kong(Ally Payne) It really got me thinking about how I could do this for the rest of my life. It will defiantly be an experience I'll never forget! I have a couple of auditions coming up soon and the theater play I was going to be apart of got switch to a TV show! I'm so excited for what the future has in store for me as far as acting and film making goes and I will defiantly post my journey on here for your viewing pleasure. :) ALSO, find pictures on my instagram: @ allyjpayne Break a Leg! Ally Payne

Well hello stranger!   I 'm soooooooo sorry it took me so long to make a post. I've been super busy these past couple of weeks.    I got an adorible puppy named Dior May, and I got cast in a short film!    We just wrapped on the 2nd day of shooting but I'm going to make separate post about each of the days. I guess this was a quick "hello" to let you know I'm not dead. I'll make sure to get those post up soon, with pictures! :) Break a leg!  Ally - "Kong" ;)