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Kathryn Georghiou tells us a story of her journey from a working class family from Blackpool to being an actress, writer and director in London. How to overcome obstacles that working class families have? How to start writing and directing? Kathryn wrote and directed a short film called 'Changing Tides' that touches on a very personal topic of alcoholism in the family. In this episode she will tell you everything about the process of creating this film and how it affected her and let her rethink her past.Instagram:@kathryngeorghiouHouse of Tales production company:www.thisishouseoftales.comCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:35 - Intro00:02:23 - Childhood and acting education00:12:58 - Rejection. Taking a break from acting00:18:11 - Getting back into acting00:25:57 - Writing00:36:15 - Self education00:41:24 - Acting process00:47:24 - Inspirations00:49:42 - Working class in the UK00:55:02 - Writing, producing and directing 'Changing Tides'01:13:25 - Film Festivals01:21:18 - Addiction01:33:13 - Future of 'Changing Tides' and more01:36:18 - How to start acting/writing/directing01:41:13 - What's next01:41:45 - BLITZ01:44:38 - One Cool Thing01:46:06 - The EndBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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The story of Robert McCollum, a talented American actor, writer, and director, who takes us on a journey from his hometown in Arkansas to working in the global entertainment industry.Join him as he talks about dubbing anime, acting, writing for the screen, and being an American in Europe. Hear about his work on "The Inside Man" for KnowBe4 and more exciting adventures.All of this in more in the episode 14 of the Beyond Reel Talk podcast!Instagram:@robhmccollumCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:50 - Intro00:03:25 - Growing up in a small town in america00:05:13 - Transition from corporate to artistic life00:09:49 - The Inside Man00:13:55 - Dubbing anime00:20:34 - Demand, diversity and authenticity in voice acting00:23:32 - Bad Russian accent voice over acting00:26:05 - Voice over acting in games00:29:30 - Theater and actors being too self-critical00:32:41 - Theater vs Voice Over vs Screen00:34:32 - American in Europe00:46:07 - Meeting Jim Shields00:48:09 - Dream job00:53:42 - Enjoying the story vs analyzing00:57:58 - Writing process01:02:38 - How to start writing01:05:20 - BLITZ01:08:23 - Contacts and The En#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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American actor Brandon Potter on his journey from a small town in Texas to acting in The Chosen, Little Woods, The Inside Man and much more. How he chose this path? How to reignite your passion? How he created Quintus with the director of The Chosen? How to stop self loathing?Listen to this episode and find out.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:02:13 - Intro00:04:10 - Growing up in a small town in Texas00:07:39 - Getting into acting00:12:03 - Getting into voice acting for anime00:14:07 - Specifics of translation for anime00:16:51 - New York. Commercials. Acting school.00:18:55 - Theatre00:24:26 - Getting into screen acting00:26:36 - Having fun in auditions00:39:31 - Dealing with nerves00:42:29 - Theatre vs Screen00:46:29 - Playing Quintus in The Chosen00:54:09 - Working on a role01:04:08 - VO work and keeping your voice safe01:13:13 - Working with Tessa Thompson01:17:45 - Biggest failure on stage01:20:47 - Getting to know yourself01:34:57 - Motivation01:39:11 - How to become an actor / VO actor01:44:59 - Fallout TV show01:46:38 - BLITZ01:51:45 - One Cool Thing01:53:20 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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How to design an action scene for a movie? What's the process of creating a fight for screen? In this episode of BRT Podcast British stunt coordinator Dan Styles will tell you how he does it.What it's like to work with Scott Adkins? How to plan action for a one take film (One Shot and One More Shot)? What are the complications of filming in real airport?This and more in episode 12 or Beyond Reel Talk podcast.Youtube: @DanStyles Dan's web site:https://www.danstyles.co.uk/ID Fight Youtube: @IDFight The Hunt for Gollumhttps://youtu.be/9H09xnhlCQU?si=LGp0e9ElvsFF0PAuCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:40 - Intro00:03:50 - Beginning. Why films? Why action?00:10:40 - Starting stage combat00:17:48 - Starting ID Fight00:21:43 - The Hunt for Gollum fan film00:25:50 - First big projects as coordinator00:27:09 - How to design a fight scene00:33:40 - Previs00:39:22 - Safety measures00:41:41 - Working on Avengement fight scene00:47:30 - Taurus Award nomination00:49:13 - Working on One Shot00:53:38 - Writing and Directing01:00:22 - Inspirations (Extraction, John Wick etc.)01:06:25 - Working with directors01:08:41 - Working on One More Shot01:15:57 - Is it dangerous01:17:27 - Motivation01:19:19 - Is it male dominated industry?01:20:26 - What's next01:22:32 - Dream project01:24:29 - BLITZ01:26:48 - One Cool Thing01:29:29 - The End#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actress, model and dancer Temica Thompson tells a story of her transition from a 9-to-5 job to her creative journey. Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:55 - Intro00:02:48 - Creative parents and Academic stage00:05:27 - Transition into dance and modeling00:08:31 - Dance competitions and work00:12:41 - Getting into acting00:17:35 - Dealing with rejection00:23:00 - Agent. Dream projects00:28:08 - Working on commercials00:33:26 - Intimate scenes in acting00:38:38 - Narcissism and self-criticism in actors00:54:06 - Preparation for a role01:01:20 - Family reaction to creative pursuit01:02:52 - Motivation01:05:00 - Inspirations01:07:24 - Jeremy Allen White01:09:10 - Austin Butler, Dune, Masters of the Air01:12:30 - Rebecca Ferguson & Sandra Bullock01:14:32 - What's next01:19:48 - Film industry is about who you know (?)01:22:24 - BLITZ01:25:50 - Contacts01:26:28 - One Cool Thing01:28:20 - The End#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Bülent Mehmet tells a story of how after a career in accountancy he became an actor and a model.Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:25 - Intro00:02:35 - Accountant and DJ00:10:15 - IDSA (Identity School of Acting)00:23:40 - Working Actors Studio00:32:08 - Ridiculous exercises 00:38:22 - Becoming a model00:45:22 - Fashion show in Milan00:56:10 - Scariest thing in acting00:59:50 - Modeling jobs01:15:30 - Inspirations in acting01:17:32 - Motivation01:22:34 - How to start acting late in life01:26:40 - Preparing for the role01:29:03 - Being older than everyone in the class01:33:30 - What's next01:34:23 - BLITZ round01:40:02 - TWO "One Coll Things"01:42:04 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actress, director and writer Demi Leigh on being a foreigner actor in UK. How not to burn out while you're trying to do all at once, fringe theatre and more.Join me and my guest Demi Leigh in the 9th episode of #BeyondReelTalk as she discusses the important do's and dont's when producing your own play. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in theatre production, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro. Tune in to learn valuable insights and tips for a successful production experience!How we hear accents? Are other cultures represented truthfully in English speaking content? How to pace yourself? This and much more in this episode. Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:18 - Intro00:04:18 - Storytelling and THE GUILT in Orthodox church00:07:20 - Writing00:18:42 - Education00:26:10 - Adapting to British mentality00:34:19 - Being a foreign actor in UK00:58:12 - Producing your own play in London (FRINGE)01:31:51 - Ways to be involved in fringe theatre (actor, writer, director)01:44:02 - Working on your acting craft01:50:02 - Anthony Hopkins01:51:09 - Be yourself BUT...01:54:50 - What's next?01:57:30 - BLITZ02:01:13 - One Cool Thing and the end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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IMPORTANT NOTE:In the first 7 minutes we are having some annoying rubbing on the mic that is fixed later.Acting agent and musician Nicole Ricardo on everything acting related. Headshots, self-tapes, showreels, cover letters, communication and much more.Are headshots important? How to record self-tapes and what NOT to do when you record self-tapes? Is it worth contacting casting directors? How to find an agent and what to write in the cover letter? Nicole's Instagram: / nicole_ricardo_ Fiona Cross Management:https://www.fiona-cross.com/Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:35 - Intro00:03:00 - Music and moving from South Africa to London00:06:48 - Becoming an acting agent00:08:01 - A day in the life of an acting agent and spotlight00:18:38 - What is boutique agency00:21:22 - Narrow specialty agencies00:23:11 - What agents look at when actors apply00:25:12 - How important is training00:28:06 - Home made vs professional self-tapes00:31:37 - Biggest mistakes on self-tapes00:34:29 - Actions in self-tapes00:37:26 - Self-tape quality00:41:24 - Showreels00:45:29 - Annoying things that actor do00:49:41 - Is there a blacklist for actors?00:51:07 - Red flags for actors00:56:53 - Reaching out to casting directors01:00:08 - Headshots01:11:28 - Casting director workshops01:15:57 - Best moments in being an agent01:18:45 - What's next?01:21:35 - BLITZ round01:24:35 - Two one cool things01:28:39 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actor, writer, director, producer and acting teacher Lee Lomas talks about his path in film industry while being working class; problems in modern art; teaching people how to find their own self and really talk to each other; creating Working Actors Studio; and much much more.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thatleelomas/ Working Actors Studio web site:http://www.workingactorsstudio.co.uk/ @workingactorsstudioldn Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:02:00 - Intro00:03:36 - Getting into acting00:05:32 - College. Nearly dropping out...00:09:24 - First acting jobs. SHAMELESS!00:11:45 - Stage VS Screen00:13:28 - Problems in modern theater00:19:44 - People are NOT talking to each other00:24:31 - Playing stereotypes VS being REAL00:28:47 - Writing00:35:49 - Teaching acting00:40:42 - Managing egos00:43:14 - Why teaching?00:48:22 - Acting technique. True and false by David Mamet00:52:51 - Frauds in film industry00:58:59 - Art's becoming too political01:09:31 - Society of the Snow01:10:02 - Lee's Music01:13:01 - Short VS Long video format consumption01:14:39 - Wasting spare time01:15:44 - Andrey about the Podcast01:17:13 - Enjoying the Process01:18:38 - Mental health, "Long" COVID, PTSD01:26:32 - "Universal" solution for everything01:29:22 - Pills VS Self-discovery01:31:03 - Why come to Lee's class01:31:29 - Barriers in being a good actor01:36:21 - Ideal role01:37:44 - Work/life balance01:40:59 - There's more to life than just acting01:43:46 - What's next01:46:18 - Waving at Strangers01:46:49 - BLITZ Round01:51:54 - Contact info01:52:16 - One Cool Thing: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté01:54:06 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Stunt performer, stunt coordinator, the EPIC SPLIT creator Peter Pedrero on his career, working in movies, being set on fire and much much more.In this episode we talk to a man who has worked on over 350 movies as a Stunt Performer, Stunt Coordinator and 2nd Unit Action Director. You can see his work in such films and series as: The Witcher, Expendables, The Sandman, Spider-man: Far From Home, Solo: A Star Sars Story, The Hitman's Bodyguard, Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones, Avengers: Age of Ultron, 24: Live Another Day, Fast & Furious 6, Sherlock, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Quantum of Solace, Casino Royal, Batman Begins, Band of Brothers, The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Braveheart and many many more.One of his most famous jobs was to coordinate the EPIC SPLIT with Jean-Claude Van Damme - famous Volvo commercial. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paellapete/ YouTube channel:@peterpedrero9550 Web site:http://www.stunts4reel.com/Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:02:00 - Intro00:04:02 - Starting as a background artist00:07:58 - Stunt Register: disciplines and progression00:15:12 - Beginning of stunt performer career00:17:44 - Working on Braveheart00:21:09 - Working on James Bond movies00:22:56 - Working on Mummy films00:23:49 - Becoming a stunt coordinator00:24:56 - What is stunt coordinator. Duties and process00:32:18 - Working on Final Score00:38:25 - Working with Jason Statham00:39:21 - Working on EXPEND4BLES00:42:15 - How fire stunts are done00:49:54 - Fire stunt in Hitman's Bodyguard00:52:18 - Fire stunt in Long Kill00:54:25 - What are the most dangerous stunts to plan00:57:38 - Choosing a team00:58:30 - Why choose stunt register performers01:00:49 - Volvo commercials01:04:50 - MAKING of the EPIC SPLIT for Volvo01:16:15 - How to get on stunt register in UK01:25:40 - Judge Dredd fan film Judgement Call01:34:10 - Directing?01:38:57 - BLITZ01:41:20 - One Cool Thing01:43:20 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actress Áine Rose Daly about her acting and music careers; mental health; being cast in Hanna amazon series for a small role in season 1 and ending up as one of the main characters in seasons 2 and 3; being starstruck by John Krasinski; Boiling Point feature film and series and more! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ainerosedaly/ YouTube music channel: @ainerosedaly2220 Old YouTube music channel: @AineDalyMusic One Cool Thing - The Scratchhttps://open.spotify.com/album/1ukT0fxl6Po8JcLvuOIcKD?si=HCCP-942RfGvKQHMarIeWABeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:31 - Intro00:02:38 - Where is name Áine coming from00:05:47 - Childhood. Overcoming stage fright. Singing.00:18:24 - Dealing with mental health problems. Panic attacks and OCD. 00:33:24 - Studying acting in IDSA00:37:07 - Playing Lily Allen in music video - first acting job!00:39:25 - Experience at IDSA00:42:35 - Landing a role in Hanna amazon series season 100:46:10 - Role in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan00:46:52 - Rom-com is dead00:49:20 - Starstrucked by John Krasinski00:51:28 - Hanna amazon series seasons 2 and 3 as Sandy01:01:47 - #BringSandyBack01:03:39 - Weird fans01:05:16 - Playing Robyn in Boiling Point FILM01:18:41 - Playing Robyn in Boiling point SERIES01:29:10 - Favorite sitcoms and How I Met Your Mother podcast?01:32:07 - Theater01:38:47 - Being a lead must be tiring01:40:08 - Music plans01:46:50 - Musician brother Tadhg Daly01:51:16 - Preparing for a role and acting techniques02:00:40 - Steve Carell is an inspiration02:02:50 - Music inspirations02:07:30 - Being a film lover02:08:25 - Past Lives movie02:12:04 - What's next?02:14:53 - Ideal project or role02:16:35 - BLITZ ROUND02:21:43 - Contacts02:22:38 - One Cool Thing - band called The Scratch02:24:24 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actor, voice over actor, writer, producer and a voice of Rolan from Baldur's Gate 3 - George Taylor about his acting career, theater, Baldur's Gate community and much more.Contact Georgehttps://linktr.ee/george_taylorBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:07 - Intro00:02:32 - School, acting education, first agent00:13:04 - Getting into the voice acting00:18:31 - Voice acting skills00:24:37 - Theater is the actor's media00:26:52 - Self criticism in acting00:34:14 - Disappearing in the scene is the best feeling00:37:42 - Is acting creative or interpretive pursuit?00:43:02 - Respect for acting and actors00:43:56 - Comparing yourself to others and a need of confirmation00:49:29 - Are actors narcissists?00:54:43 - Screen vs Stage vs Voice acting00:56:54 - Preparing for a role00:59:22 - Casting type01:01:52 - Most challenging role (The Good Neighbour)01:04:10 - Failures and lessons01:08:36 - Last few years01:09:06 - Working on Baldur's Gate 301:20:58 - What's next?01:21:35 - Contacts01:21:49 - BLITZ ROUND01:25:08 - One cool thing and the ending#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Today's guest is Richard Oakes - a multi award winning cinematographer, director and producer responsible for the films like Hosts, Feed Me and many others. His work includes feature films, short films and music videos. We talked about being a Director of Photography vs a Director; hot to start making films; how to become a Cinematographer; raw look in cinema and many many more topics around making films.Richard's IG: @darkfablerichBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:04 - Intro00:02:00 - Getting into cinematography00:08:50 - Difference between camera operator and DoP00:10:57 - Collaboration between a DoP and a director00:12:37 - Modern cinema00:13:25 - Oppenheimer and Nolan00:15:37 - 180 degree rule, lighting the scene, framing00:20:30 - Inspirations00:22:33 - Cinematography in collaboration with costume and location design00:23:43 - Working with a director00:26:02 - Working with actors 00:28:26 - Casting actors00:31:09 - Working with Neal Ward00:35:06 - Making an independent film (budget, cast, crew, distribution)00:41:49 - Stop making excuses and make a film00:45:02 - (NOT) Reading scripts00:46:36 - DoP's style00:47:43 - Did cinematography change in last 70 years?00:50:03 - Film or digital?00:52:37 - Raw look in cinema00:55:33 - Operating cameras 00:58:13 - Price range for film cameras and the reasons behind it01:03:14 - Writing01:08:02 - Exciting recent films and video games01:11:07 - How to become a cinematographer01:12:29 - BLITZ round01:17:33 - What's next?01:18:43 - Contacts01:18:54 - One Cool Thing: SLEEP TOKEN01:19:20 - Ending#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actor and writer Matthew Kay (Knowles) is talking about his acting career; working in Universal Studios Japan; training in IDSA; musical theater; diabetes; accepting himself and finding his way.Matt's spotlight profile:https://app.spotlight.com/1174-6727-2626Matt's Instagram handle @m.kayactorBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:32 - Introduction00:02:13 - Childhood and choosing creative path00:06:43 - Andrey does the worst joke ever00:08:59 - What to do after college? Be young and stupid!00:13:37 - Musical theater education00:17:47 - Getting your first acting agent00:26:55 - First acting gigs and doomed auditions 00:37:02 - Life with Diabetes00:48:26 - Taking a break from acting. Bartending.00:50:52 - Experience in IDSA (Identity School of Acting)00:59:24 - Musical Theater is bitchy01:02:38 - At some point you need to realize that you are ready01:08:05 - Auditioning and working for Universal Studios Japan during pandemic01:26:52 - Food and luxury fruit in Japan01:29:30 - Pandemic in Japan vs UK01:35:34 - "I'm an actor!" mindset01:40:13 - Preparing for a role and being in the moment01:45:37 - Most challenging roles01:49:16 - Inspirations and meeting Bryan Cranston01:52:38 - Actors and narcissism01:57:24 - What's next? Plans!01:59:05 - BLITZ ROUND02:02:03 - One Cool Thing02:03:45 - The end. End the dogs.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
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Actor Scott Hillier is talking about his acting career, sobriety and bipolar disorder. Is it possible to start your acting career after 40? How to land your first agent? Is training important?Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.00:00:00 - Coming up00:01:02 - Intro00:01:48 - Growing up, creativity, working in sales00:08:10 - Introduction to acting after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder00:10:56 - Working as a supportive artist on big sets00:12:57 - Stepping into acting00:19:44 - Acting is a form of masochism00:30:55 - Auditions00:35:27 - Acting classes, noticing your own progress, getting used to see yourself on a screen00:41:11 - Preparing for the role and line learning00:47:33 - Working on EastEnders00:51:57 - Playing a bad man in Escape00:54:21 - Actors being their worst critics00:59:16 - Bipolar disorder, extreme highs, creativity, and how to live with it01:10:41 - Motivation01:13:10 - BLITZ ROUND01:16:30 - One Cool Thing - "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie"01:18:38 - The end#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
