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He’s got over 130 film and TV credits, but actor Tony DeMil says the biggest lesson he’s learned isn’t about booking — it’s about being happy now.
In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, Jesse and Tony go deep on the mindset shift every actor eventually has to face: that more roles, money, or fame don’t guarantee peace.
They talk about:
🎭 How Tony went from Orlando’s indie scene to working on Burn Notice and Bloodline
🧠 Why chasing “the next booking” won’t fix your unhappiness
💬 The mindset that keeps you grounded between jobs
💡 How to enjoy acting again — even when auditions are slow
💰 Real talk about financial stability and side jobs
🥋 What jiu-jitsu taught Tony about patience, ego, and growth
❤️ Why self-awareness and gratitude are essential for longevity
This episode is raw, vulnerable, and packed with hard truths about what it really means to succeed as an actor.
👉 Hit Subscribe for weekly interviews with top agents, casting directors, and working actors.
👉 Comment below: What does happiness look like for you right now?
Join our Improve Your Audition Bootcamp starting NOV 17th! 5 workshops, one week to CHANGE EVERYTHING! Use promo code FREEBOOTCAMP and get the Bootcamp FREE with the purchase of any of our other workshops! Find all our offerings here: www.GetSceneStudios.com
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He’s got over 130 film and TV credits, but actor Tony DeMil says the biggest lesson he’s learned isn’t about booking — it’s about being happy now.
In this episode of Get Scene Unscripted, Jesse and Tony go deep on the mindset shift every actor eventually has to face: that more roles, money, or fame don’t guarantee peace.
They talk about:
🎭 How Tony went from Orlando’s indie scene to working on Burn Notice and Bloodline
🧠 Why chasing “the next booking” won’t fix your unhappiness
💬 The mindset that keeps you grounded between jobs
💡 How to enjoy acting again — even when auditions are slow
💰 Real talk about financial stability and side jobs
🥋 What jiu-jitsu taught Tony about patience, ego, and growth
❤️ Why self-awareness and gratitude are essential for longevity
This episode is raw, vulnerable, and packed with hard truths about what it really means to succeed as an actor.
👉 Hit Subscribe for weekly interviews with top agents, casting directors, and working actors.
👉 Comment below: What does happiness look like for you right now?
Join our Improve Your Audition Bootcamp starting NOV 17th! 5 workshops, one week to CHANGE EVERYTHING! Use promo code FREEBOOTCAMP and get the Bootcamp FREE with the purchase of any of our other workshops! Find all our offerings here: www.GetSceneStudios.com

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