Check Out Samantha Binkerd Horne’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Samantha Binkerd Horne.

Hi Samantha, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I got my start in acting as a child, because my mother runs the community theatre in my home town, Thomasville Alabama. I grew up going to rehearsals, and helping mom sew costumes, paint sets, hang lights, and when I was old enough be in the plays/musicals! I loved every part of the process, building community with the cast and crew, and diving into the rich stories of different characters. I went to college at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and after college moved to Atlanta to pursue acting professionally. Atlanta has been kind to me, and I feel lucky to have been able to work on the projects I have, but the lulls in between projects feel pretty brutal. So in a career where you are constantly waiting for permission to do what you love I have started creating content for social media to kind of fill the creative void between projects.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not smooth in the slightest! There can be so much time between projects that the inner critic loves to take over. That may be the hardest part, just quieting the insecurities that arise when there isn’t external validation. It can feel like a toxic ex in some ways. With the high highs and low lows, and settling for the bare minimum. Like! Wow, a callback!! Maybe I do love this. Hahaha. But I think I have a healthy relationship with it now? Especially now that when I feel stifled by lack of opportunities I create my own content. Which isn’t lacking in its own set of fears. Because you never know what people will respond to or what the algorithm will see fit to share or not. I find follow count does not impact the views at all. I still flop constantly and often, but I’m having fun. Creating play and joy for myself is healing for me. I try not to tie my worth to it going viral because it’s so far out of my control. And as long as it stays fun I’m happy to keep doing it.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am an actor! I have been able to work on a couple of shows Found, Monarch, Will Trent and movies “You’re Cordially Invited” and “Brothers”! Occasionally, I will do a theatre! And recently I’ve been dabbling in social media. I think I’m most proud of working in the film Brothers. It was amazing to work with some acting legends, Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage. I will forever have the claim that I have spooned Peter Dinklage in a bathtub, and I don’t know many other actors who can say that. I think what made that project so fun was that it was a comedy, and I got a lot of freedom to improvise and be goofy. And some of my improvised lines made the cut so I was very proud of that. Plus learning that industry giants can be warm and kind was amazing too. Because there are some sets that just feel so sterile and cold. I learned from that set there is a magic to kindness that’s helps everyone be able to work to the best of their ability. Helps me be kinder to myself, coax greatness rather than demand it.

Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
Risk is so necessary to pushing the needle. I have made that a major philosophy of mine this year, in terms of advocating for myself and be brave! Risking people knowing that I care? Being perceived trying? It’s hardly something to be embarrassed about. There is this ego that makes up what other people are thinking, but I remind myself constantly that I can never know what people think.. and the kind of people who would judge me for trying are not the kind of people I want in my life anyway. When it comes to posting in my social media, there is little at risk. What’s the worst thing that could happen? I have to remind my fight or flight response constantly that no one is going to kill and eat me if something flops, but it’s good exposure therapy.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6596600/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammiebabyhorne?igsh=MWV1NWtqYmkydDNncQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr