Trevs Begalman Talks Booking a Role in ‘F1: The Movie’ | Success Story

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to chase your lifelong dream, no matter where you are in life? For Trevs Begalman, the leap from a stable nursing career to the unpredictable world of acting was a bold decision that proves it’s never too late to follow your passion.

Here’s how Begalman quickly navigated the industry as a newcomer, landing a role in F1: The Movie through Casting Networks.

Insights From Trevs Begalman

Actors should create authentic profiles that show their true personality to connect better with casting directors and agents.

Always respect deadlines by submitting auditions early to demonstrate professionalism and reliability.

Use self tapes creatively by sending multiple versions when possible to showcase versatility and stand out.

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How did you decide to become an actor?

It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I’d been a nurse forever, and I’ve always had a passion for acting and singing since I was younger. I woke up one day and said, “I think I’m gonna do it.” And I quit my job.

I know it’s a bit crazy. I quit my job, and I said, “I’m going to try this,” with my husband’s full support. I’ve been doing it since last year and haven’t looked back.

I’m in my late forties now. I don’t want to go to my grave not knowing how it feels or what the journey is about when it comes to pursuing singing and acting, so I’m giving it a try.

That’s awesome. How did you end up discovering Casting Networks?

I like to research things before I dive into them in any aspect of my life. Whether I’m shopping for an item on Amazon or something else, I always research first and look into different articles.

Casting Networks was one of those websites highly recommended for beginners like me. I joined your website, and I was like, “Bring it on!”

I put my résumé on there, created my profile and crossed my fingers. I didn’t have an agent yet, but to me, it was all about learning as I go — learning the ropes, seeing it and hearing it.

Photo courtesy of Trevs Begalman.

You’ve only been doing this since last fall, and you ended up booking a background role with F1: The Movie through Casting Networks. What was the audition process like?

It’s pretty much the same, because with background acting, you just submit your application with your photo and your résumé. They don’t ask you for a specific audition since it’s a background acting job.

When I saw it on Casting Networks, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to submit my application again. They emailed me and said, “Hey, tell us more about yourself.”

Then they asked for more photos and details about me. I submitted them, and less than a day later, they said, “You booked the gig!” I didn’t have to self tape or anything like that. They based it on the information I provided and the fact that I live locally.

It was pretty quick, and they were very organized about it. They even gave us their email, saying, “If you need to get in touch with us, you don’t have to send it through Casting Networks.” It was a quick transition.

Great. What happened when you got on set?

When I got on set, it was very organized. The film shoot took place in a nightclub within a Las Vegas casino. Participants registered and showed their IDs to verify their identities. There were designated rooms: a fitting room, a waiting area for background actors, and other spaces.

The casting director who contacted me even showed up in person and introduced himself to a room full of extras. I didn’t expect that at all, but his showing up and introducing himself, saying, “Hi, I’m so and so, thank you for coming,” felt very classy and made it a great experience.

What did they have you doing?

I was one of the patrons at the nightclub. The scene had us dancing and grooving, just like you would at a typical nightclub. They shot several scenes on different levels of the club, then would change things up, telling different groups to move to other sections. That was pretty much how it was the whole time, for about 13 hours.

Photo courtesy of Trevs Begalman.

What would you say helps someone succeed on Casting Networks?

I think the ideal way to introduce yourself to directors and agents is to simply show them who you are. I don’t think they want to see the actor right away; they just want to see the person they’re going to work with. For example, I’m talking to you right now. I don’t know you, but I’m talking to you as if you were a buddy from school.

Regardless of what industry you work in, I think that’s how it should be. You want to know who that person is and if they fit the character. Will they work well with the production crew? It’s just easier if you’re being yourself.

Do you have any audition advice that you could share with your peers?

Be true to yourself, be honest. Be respectful of time. If they say your self tape deadline is at a certain time, make sure you truly honor and respect that. Agents are so busy, they don’t have time to wait for you.

The way I see it, if I receive an audition request, I won’t wait until the last minute to send or complete it. If I have time tonight, I’ll create my self tape audition and send it right away.

Don’t wait for the deadline, or even one minute before it. It’s important. It’s a sign of respect to the people who are requesting your audition.

Whether you get the gig or not, you always leave an impression. Being timely speaks highly of you, I think.

For self tapes, it’s kind of hard in the sense that, at least when we’re doing Zoom calls and whatnot, I can see your reaction. With self tapes, you don’t get much feedback at all.

If you’re able to submit multiple versions of the self tape audition, try to. You’re showing them your creativity, in a sense; you’re not a one-trick pony. This is your audition. Enjoy it! There’s no reason not to enjoy the audition.

Photo courtesy of Trevs Begalman.

Final Takeaways

Trevs Begalman’s story shows that it’s never too late to chase your dreams and start fresh in a new career. Switching from nursing to acting wasn’t easy, but with research, persistence and the right tools, she quickly found her footing. Here’s a quick recap of how she made it happen and what she learned along the way.

Trevs quit her nursing job in her late forties to pursue her passion for acting and singing.

She researched casting platforms and chose Casting Networks to create her profile and apply for roles.

Trevs booked a background role in F1: The Movie without an agent, simply by submitting her resume and photos.

On set, she experienced a professional and respectful environment that made the long day enjoyable.

Her advice: be yourself, respect deadlines and submit multiple self tapes when possible to show creativity.