We were lucky to catch up with Shawn Frambach recently and have shared our conversation below.

Shawn, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s jump back to the first dollar you earned as a creative? What can you share with us about how it happened?

If I remember correctly, it was a commercial for Taco Bueno. I did a few for them. It was shot at this elite secret pool (as in swimming) club in Dallas. It was weird at the time.

I was a regular joe schmoe in the commercial and was surround by literal models and the bit was once I got food from Taco Bueno, I was now the hot guy and the body builders (who were also there) were jealous of me now. I was also wearing an open shirt for the shoot and got a pretty major sunburn in the shape of an open Tommy Bahama shirt.

The team who worked on that were great and I still keep in touch with them today.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I got very into improv at my local improv theater and realized I wanted to do as much of it as possible. From there I was casted in some short films by some comedians in the community and was recommended to their agent. From there I started booking commercials. I found that especially in commercials which tends to be quippier and quicker, they love people who can improvise.

One of the most beneficial things I’ve learned in my tiny career was how to be desperate. For the longest time I would wait on edge after every audition with a pain in my chest to know wether or not I booked it. And if I didn’t, it stung. I hated feeling that way. In order tog et over that, I tried to put time into other facets of my life – music, crafts, mindfulness, writing, whatever I was passionate about. Once I created a little more balance and more opportunity for me to feel creatively fulfilled, I stopped feeling so desperate and starting booking more but more importantly learned to look at auditions as one of many opportunities and not THE opportunity.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

As I’ve gotten a little bit older, I feel like my primary goal is personal growth. I feel like performing and working as an actor, wether in commercials or theatrical projects, has given me the opportunity to learn about myself as well as question things about myself both as a performer and a person. I try to focus on my wins that are more internal and personal acknowledgments.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

To be able to work with great people. Some of the most important and impactful people in my life have been filmmakers I’ve met working in one way or another. The collaboration is something I really enjoy, so getting to collaborate with multitudes of different people is fascinating and can be aw-inspiring for me.

Contact Info:

• Website: ShawnFrambach.com
• Instagram: @ShawnFrambach

Image Credits
Emile Rappaport Audrey Wooster