A last-minute movie call, seven hours of waiting, and the battle raging inside my mind.

🎭 🩷 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 🩷 🎭 🧋 BUY ME A COFFEE 🧋→ https://buymeacoffee.com/jilldaltonnyc I was called at the last minute for a movie shoot, had almost no sleep, brought my own wardrobe, got lost on the way to set, and then spent seven hours waiting in my trailer before filming my scene. What started as one of the most frustrating days became an unexpected lesson in mindset, resilience, and staying present. I share what really happens behind the scenes on a professional film set, how negative thoughts can spiral when you're exhausted, and the techniques I used to regain my focus before stepping in front of the camera. Whether you're an actor, artist, creative, or anyone waiting for your next opportunity, I hope this story reminds you that sometimes the biggest battle isn't the work itself—it's the conversation happening inside your own mind. I drop a new video every Sunday. Thanks for stopping by. Your support of my channel means the world to me. Thank you. Please like, subscribe, and hit the notification button. Be sure to HYPE the video. Leave your comments. I love reading and responding. xoxo Jill Sound 🎼 🎺 🎙️🛎️🔊📣 Honey Bees Buzzing Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Several monkeys chattering version 1 Sound Effect by Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay Clock-ticking-60-second countdown Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay cat-meow-8-fx Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Epidemic Sound ES_Lens Flare 3- Peter Sandberg CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:38 Be prepared 01:02 Going over script daily 01:35 Last minute changes to shooting schedule 01:35 Transportation to set 02:08 Getting lost 02:48 Crazed. Pissed. 02:57 Turned into a DIVA! 03:17 Questioning my sanity-I’m quitting showbiz 03:37 Turned out to be a wonderful experience 04:05 Hair and makeup 04:40 Need to speak up for yourself 05:05 Only principal on set 2nd Unit shoot 05:55 Dealing with no sleep 07:29 Hair and makeup 07:58 Being taken care of 08:17 Lunch order 08:53 Time for touch ups 09:12 Nice trailer 09:33 Seven hours waiting my trailer 09:46 The five stages of grief 10:43 Yelling at the universe - I quit! 11:32 Getting our of my negative thoughts 12:51 Reframing the situation 13:01 Energy lapsing as I wait and wait 13:25 Flip the script. Running a movie in my mind. 14:03 List of essential actions for my scene 14:27 Come into the situation as you full self. No hiding. 14:38 Meeting the director 15:20 Director discovers my essential action cheat sheet 15:49 Working with the director 16:15 Keeping your wits about you during last looks 17:27 Stay focused 17:47 The director was great. So fun to work with. 18:10 Having the courage to try something else. 18:24 The beauty of doing the craft 19:22 Reclaiming my energy 20:21 Feeling good about a job well done 20:40 Fear of over acting 20:52 Getting home 21:26 Monkey mind pays a visit 21:47 Best sleep 22:27 When the movie comes out all will be revealed 22:39 Viewers Questions and Comments 42:19 Thank you 43:44 Outro LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL Facebook:   / jill.dalton3   Instagram:   / iamjilldalton   FIND ME HERE Website: https:www.jilldaltonnyc.com IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0198298/ The Performing Arts Legacy Project: https://performingartslegacy.org/dalton/ It’s not personal. It’s showbiz. Acting is a journey, not a destination. Showbiz! Ah, the glamor. Nothing is fair in love, war, or showbiz!