Meet Chaney Belle

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

Chaney, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

I tell stories in hopes to connect with individuals who see themselves in my character. They are able to relate to the emotions, circumstances, and stakes. I believe I was given the ability to tap into my imagination and expand it to new boundaries every day. My imagination will help bring the words on the page to life. I am an actor because I want to help heal the ugliness in the world. When I tell a story I full devote my attention, time, and energy into my character. I am one piece of a giant, colorful, and abstract puzzle.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I love humans. I love diving into the human psyche. I love digging into my own subconscious and discovering more parts of myself that I then can have the courage to share with my character and therefore with the world. Each aspect of filmmaking is an art form and deserves respect. Art takes time. Art should not be rushed because time does not exist. We as a civilization created the concept of time.

I want to serve stories. I believe God gave me the gift of imagination. I want to work with other creatives who also have the gift of storytelling and together we can connect humanity through love, grief, and joy.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Learn! Learn! Learn! Constantly be eager to absorb more. Explore the world around you and be ready for whatever gets thrown your way. Have high agency and stay healthy. You never know where the universe will guide you and allow it to.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

I remember who has helped me in my journey thus far. They gave me their time and energy because they believed in me. I envision the future and know in my heart that it is bright. I always remember that filmmaking is a team sport and there is no space for an ego. But there is space for loving oneself. Also, popcorn in a movie theater never hurts.

Image Credits

Bao Long Song.
Good Bones Productions “IYKYK”
Ugly Bunny Music Video “PTSD” by Jade Patteri
Nicole Mitchem
AFI Film “Waffles”
North Hollywood Cinefest Film Festival