Meet Scout Latshaw

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

Hi Scout, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I think resilience is one of the most important things you learn as an actor. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there, especially during auditions where you pour time and energy into becoming a character, memorizing lines, and filming, only to sometimes never hear back. Along the way, I’ve learned a few tricks to protect my mindset. For example, whenever I finish an audition or self-tape, I make a point to let it go. If I hear back, that’s amazing, but if I don’t, I’ve already moved on. My resilience has really been shaped by the ups and downs of this industry and all the challenges I’ve had to overcome to keep growing.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m an actress and I’ve been working in the film and television industry since I was four years old. What excites me most about acting is the chance to step into someone else’s shoes and tell a story that can move people, shift perspectives, or simply make someone feel seen. I love diving into complex characters, especially young girls with grit and vulnerability, and collaborating with a team to bring something honest to the screen.

Right now, I’m starring in and co-producing St. Michael’s Intern, a new TV series recently picked up by a major company. It’s being developed through Future Phantoscope, a production company that we have been working alongside to tell an original character-driven story that centers around an ex-FBI agent who turns vigilante. Alongside the project, I’ve been training consistently with industry professionals to keep sharpening my craft and bring the strongest version of myself to every role and set I step onto.

For me, this journey is about building a career that’s not only long-lasting but also impactful. I want people to remember the characters I play because they saw a little bit of themselves in them or someone they love.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

I’d say the first one is definitely determination. This industry comes with a lot of rejection, and if you don’t have the ability to bounce back, it’s really easy to get discouraged. I’ve had to learn how to let go quickly and keep moving forward. The second would be vulnerability. Especially as an actress, you have to be able to show so much of yourself and emotions, even when you’re standing in front of 20 people with a camera on you. Being emotionally open in that kind of environment isn’t always easy. And finally, connections. This industry is already so tough to navigate, but the people I’ve met on set, at festivals, or even social media have helped me grow so much. Building relationships with other creatives has led to opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise.

Looking back over the past 12 months or so, what do you think has been your biggest area of improvement or growth?

I think my biggest area of growth in the past year has been learning to take initiative with my career instead of waiting around for the perfect audition or role. I realized that if I wanted to play complex, interesting characters, I had to create them myself. So I wrote, produced, and starred in my own film The Bike Ride, which has taken me to both New York and LA and has received over ten nominations at various film festivals. It will be screening in at the AMC Times Square at the AAHFF and is nominated for a Teen Indie Award.On top of that, I’m now co-producing a new TV pilot written by my former co-star from that film, Brian Grehoski. Taking creative control and making my own art has been the most empowering shift for me as an artist.

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