Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Bryan J Mangam. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Bryan J, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

From an early start my parents were so gracious to set me up with a college fund, which they contributed to each year so that once I graduated high school, I didn’t personally have to pay a penny out of pocket. Being free from the burden of student loans looming over my head has allowed me to pursue my creative passions with ultimate independence as an adult. That freedom is priceless & I can’t thank them enough!

Bryan J, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I work primarily as an Actor with additional Filmmaking credits as a Producer and Writer. I’ve been working in the industry for four years full time and have worked on dozens of Independent Feature Film, Short Film, Web Series, Commercial Projects and more. I entered the industry in a Post-Pandemic world as a side quest pursuit of something exciting to try and I’ve loved every moment of it since. Since then, I’ve studied the craft and the business as a whole allowing me to embody characters with a distinct eccentric, offbeat edge to them.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

In an increasingly polarizing world, it’s important to be remember that we are still part of a global community. There’s enough resources and wealth on this planet for all of us if we join in unison to share them. But working together doesn’t always necessitate a grand gesture. In a creative sphere, this can mean bartering your services with other artists in your network. Sharing content. Liking posts. Saying Hi. Choosing Humanity over Artificiality. The little things go a long way.

How did you build your audience on social media?

I used to be very shy about posting my creative work on social media. Part of it was fear of rejection. Part of it a hesitance about being perceived as “annoying”. In short, I was getting in my own way. I’ve since learned that talking about your work – and being proud of it is part of the business. When you’re creative, you’re a small business owner. You are the business. You are the brand. Make posts about every project you’ve worked on. Tag your fellow creatives. Say thanks for opportunities. I keep all of my public profiles professional and try to keep my posts light and positive, on a consistent schedule. I often seek new accounts to follow and add to my network – and I follow everyone back.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://bryanjmangam.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanjmangam/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BryanJMangam
• Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13748251/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_bryan%20j%20man

Image Credits
Chris Zupp, Kyle Watkins, Rich Storm