Guest Blog | Acting Grad Amey Pedrelli on Landing a Role on National Geographic’s Mayday: Air Crash Investigation
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Landing a role on National Geographic’s Mayday: Air Crash Investigation has been a significant milestone in my acting journey since graduating from the Acting for Film, TV & the Theatre program at Toronto Film School in 2024.
One factor that played a key role in helping me land and perform this role was my consistent dedication to fitness and nutrition. Maintaining a disciplined lifestyle not only helped me physically fit the profile of a military character, but also gave me the endurance, focus, and mental sharpness required on set.
One factor that played a key role in helping me land and perform this role was my consistent dedication to fitness and nutrition. Maintaining a disciplined lifestyle not only helped me physically fit the profile of a military character, but also gave me the endurance, focus, and mental sharpness required on set.
This sense of discipline is something I also carried throughout my training at Toronto Film School. Acting, much like fitness, requires consistency, commitment, and the willingness to push beyond your comfort zone. During my time at TFS, I approached every class and exercise with that same mindset – treating it as preparation for real-world opportunities.
Working on set was an incredible learning experience. Being surrounded by a professional crew and seeing how everything comes together pushed me to stay focused, adaptable, and fully committed to my role. It reinforced how important it is to be prepared – not just as an actor, but as a professional.
Looking back, I truly believe my training at Toronto Film School played a key role in helping me get here. The program gave me a strong foundation in on-camera acting, character preparation, and set etiquette. More importantly, it helped me build the confidence needed to step into a professional environment and perform under pressure.
Being credited on IMDb for this role is another proud moment for me, as it marks the beginning of my professional presence in the industry.
To current students, my advice is simple: discipline in every aspect of your life will take you further than you expect. Whether it’s training your body, sharpening your craft, or preparing for opportunities – consistency is what sets you apart. Stay focused, trust the process, and take every opportunity seriously.
I’m excited to continue building on this momentum and look forward to what’s next in my acting career.
About Amey Pedrelli
Amey Pedrelli’s journey is a testament to the power of reinvention, discipline, and unwavering belief in one’s dreams. A graduate with an Honours degree in Engineering from Liverpool, UK, followed by postgraduate studies in London, Ontario, his path was initially carved in the world of logic, structure, and precision. Yet, beneath that analytical foundation lived a passion for storytelling.
Now based in Toronto, Canada, Pedrelli chose to honour that calling. In 2024, he graduated from Toronto Film School, where he immersed himself in acting, writing, and directing for film and television. His time at the school was not just educational – it was transformational. From creating and directing to starring in short silent films, trailers, and commercial pieces, Pedrelli embraced every opportunity to refine his voice as an artist.
His short film, Circle of Life, earned Pedrelli recognition through seven film festival selections, while beyond the classroom, his persistence translated into real industry momentum, with appearances in productions including Beast Games, Brilliant Minds, Better Together, and A Not So Royal Christmas. Most recently, Pedrelli’s career reached a defining milestone with as appearance in National Geographic’s Mayday: Air Crash Investigation as a military soldier – a role that demanded not only performance but presence.
Today, Pedrelli is an artist shaped by both intellectual rigor and emotional depth. With ambitions to integrate athletics, dance, and stunt performance into his craft, he continues to push boundaries, refusing to be confined by a single dimension of storytelling.
