A Love Letter to the Filmmaker & Actor Who’s Still Trying

From all of us at West America Film Company

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

To the one still chasing the dream — Still waiting on the callback. Still editing that same scene for the hundredth time. Still wondering if you’re good enough.

Let us tell you something, from the deepest part of our artist souls: You are.

This industry? It’s beautiful. It’s inspiring. But it’s also wildly unpredictable. You can feel on top of the world one month — booked, busy, buzzing — and then not work again for what feels like forever. There’s no ladder to climb, no clear markers to measure success. It’s not linear, and it’s not always fair.

And since the pandemic, the strikes, the shifts in streaming… the landscape’s changed. There are fewer roles, tighter budgets, and more noise to break through. And yet, here you are — still showing up. Still fighting for the thing you love.

We know what it’s like to give so much and wonder if anyone sees you.

But we do. We see you.

Every “no” isn't a stop sign — it's a redirection. Every closed door is making room for the one that opens. And every step you take, even the messy ones, count.

You are not behind. You are not too old. You are not too late.

Your story matters.Your voice matters.Your art matters.

So take that breath. Rest when you need to. Cry if you have to. But don’t quit. Not yet. Not now.

There’s room for you here. There’s space for your vision. And we can’t wait to see what you make next.

With all our love, West America Film Company (Your day one fan)