Is it possible to be behind the camera and in front as well?

It is absolutely possible. Think Stephen King and Rob Zombie and Adam Sandler. In the case of King, not only does he write the books, he also directs the movies as well as makes a cameo in every picture he does. Same thing for Rob Zombie, he directs his movies and also makes an appearance somewhere in the film. Adam Sandler does scripts, acts, directs, and does the casting in all of his movies so yes that is absolutely possible.

Hello, Bella T. - It is always possible to be both an actor and work on films and television in other aspects of production.

The two interests that you have are very much related. There will be some steps that you will take in your own time, at your own pace. While studying film making, you will learn a great deal. Writers, directors and production people need to have a full understanding about acting, too, even if they do not act. I first recommend that you take a beginning acting course while you are taking film making. Take both an acting class that is geared to theatre and one that is geared to film and television. The acting styles differ in the various media and it will be important for you overall to know the techniques and styles.

The second suggestion is that you will maybe consider living in either New York or Los Angeles as you will gain very valuable experience, even if you do extra work at first. You will also have many more opportunities and sometimes being around well known artists can be very helpful and widen your social contacts. Contacts are essential in the business. Most of the work is in Los Angeles or New York.

After you graduate college, you will find a niche and know where you'll be starting from. It is also possible that while you are doing your film making, you may see something that you may want to audition for. You can do various work based on your schedule . You will naturally find a structure that works for you.

Overall, be consistent, dedicated and focused on what you're doing at the time and try not to stress out about it too much. Take one thing at a time at first. Contrary to what people may believe, the entertainment industry is quite demanding and most companies uphold a strong work ethic.

The exciting thing about the career you are studying for is that you never know what is ahead, what door will open for you. Stay true to yourself and you will do well.

Anything is possible! I trained as an actor for years and was working in other people's projects for a long time. It was fun and rewarding but nobody writes better for me than...me. So I began writing for myself. This year I shot a pilot that I wrote and directed and starred in. It was the most rewarding thing I've ever done. Try starting with something small. A short film maybe? Write something that allows you as an actor to shine and show what makes you special. Write your dream role. Picture the whole thing: Costumes, sets, other actors, music...everything! I got my friends to act in it with me for free, I shot in my bedroom (I turned it upside and had props and costumes from Goodwill) and was able to do it all for very cheap. Go for it and see how it feels. There's something great about having all the control. Then you get to see your true vision come to life.