Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Aimee La Joie. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Aimee, thanks for joining us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
I have always been in love with movies. To this day, I can’t get enough of them. Simultaneously, I have always had the performer bug, whether it was school choir performances or making sketches with the home video camera with friends. My childhood friend Holly and I made hours and hours of videos over the years. I remember one day overhearing my mom referring to Holly and me as the next Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and I thought, “wow, why not?” That was the first moment of thinking this could be a career/life path for me. In college I realized that acting was my true passion, although I also greatly enjoy writing and directing when I get the chance.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am most known for my comedic sketches that I make entirely on my own, including playing all the characters. After years of growing frustrated by my lack of even getting auditions, in 2019 I decided to be more pro-active about making my own content in an attempt to add the smallest bit of control back into my career. My only regret is I didn’t start sooner, haha particularly in the Vine age of the internet.
My viral “The Film Crew” series was all the rage in the film/tv industry in 2020-2021 and I have made many, many other sketches since then. In a time of constantly fighting algorithms, I’m proud of myself for still pushing myself to make content, even when my views aren’t nearly as high as they used to be. It can be depressing, but to stop entirely would be even more depressing.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
I have achieved massive, viral success on the internet. And then it went away. I put a lot of effort into my videos and it is incredibly disheartening to not see them get the love they deserve. While I’m not expecting every video to be super successful, it’s very discouraging to see your hard work get lost in the millions of videos that are uploaded daily. It’s a struggle, but I keep pushing myself to not give up. Making my own content has led to wonderful opportunities that got me out of filming by myself in my backyard. I think it would be a great disservice to myself to give up even when things aren’t going the way I want right now.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
I am constantly asking (or maybe begging) my followers to share and engage with my videos if they enjoyed them. Content creators are constantly fighting the algorithms. A simple like, comment, or share of your favorite creators goes a long way. You may think it doesn’t make a difference, but it does. I am incredibly grateful to the people who consistently share my videos.
On a broader note, stop using AI. AI has stolen from countless creatives and is working on making them obsolete. The film industry is going through massive changes right now. Support your local movie theater. Most theaters have discount days for those who can’t afford $20 tickets. Pay for your entertainment/media and don’t pirate.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.aimeelajoie.com
- Instagram: @aimeelajoie
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimeelajoie
- Twitter: @aimeelajoie
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AimeeLaJoie1
- Other: TikTok @aimeelajoie
IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5459483/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_7_in_0_q_aimee%2520lajoie
Image Credits
All photos by Aimee La Joie