The Glow Up Year

How to Create a Reel-Worthy Short Film


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Feeling stuck waiting for your next acting opportunity?
Then this episode is for you. I’m walking you step-by-step through how producing your own short film can help you book more meaningful work and finally take control of your career path. We’ll talk about how to find a story that speaks to your strengths, build a small but mighty team, and film scenes that make your reel stand out.

I’ll also share what I learned while creating my first short, Ride the Wave—the messy, beautiful process of turning an idea into something real. From writing and pre-production to filming in the ocean (and trusting the process when things got wild), you’ll learn what it really takes to create momentum as an actor.

By the end, you’ll see how mindset, preparation, and community can transform your career—and why your next big booking might just start with your own script.


The Magical Team: 

CAST:

  • Darcy - Meg Salisbury
  • Diojee - My Pupper
  • Linda - Jenny Anastasoff

CREW:  

  • Producers - Hailey Moore, Meg Salisbury
  • Director of Photography - Anthony Matos
  • 1st Assistant Camera - Jeshua Soucy
  • Gaffer/Programmer - Daniele Amandolini
  • Swing G&E - Luis Valmadrid
  • Script Supervisor - Hailey Moore
  • Sound Recordist - Griffin Cardale
  • Music - Gabe Hirst
  • Sound Design + PA - Gilon Backlund

2025 could be the year everything shifts for you—and I want to be right there with you on the journey.

Follow along for the real behind-the-scenes of acting, modeling, and mindset growth—you’ll see the wins, the lessons, and what it really takes to build a creative career.
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The Glow Up YearBy Megan Salisbury