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 up 00:02:13 - Intro 00:04:10 - Growing up in a small town in Texas 00:07:39 - Getting into acting 00:12:03 - Getting into voice acting for anime 00:14:07 - Specifics of translation for anime 00:16:51 - New York. Commercials. Acting school. 00:18:55 - Theatre 00:24:26 - Getting into screen acting 00:26:36 - Having fun in auditions 00:39:31 - Dealing with nerves 00:42:29 - Theatre vs Screen 00:46:29 - Playing Quintus in The Chosen 00:54:09 - Working on a role 01:04:08 - VO work and keeping your voice safe 01:13:13 - Working with Tessa Thompson 01:17:45 - Biggest failure on stage 01:20:47 - Getting to know yourself 01:34:57 - Motivation 01:39:11 - How to become an actor / VO actor 01:44:59 - Fallout TV show 01:46:38 - BLITZ 01:51:45 - One Cool Thing 01:53:20 - The end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 Gollum https://youtu.be/9H09xnhlCQU?si=LGp0e9ElvsFF0PAu CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:40 - Intro 00:03:50 - Beginning. Why films? Why action? 00:10:40 - Starting stage combat 00:17:48 - Starting ID Fight 00:21:43 - The Hunt for Gollum fan film 00:25:50 - First big projects as coordinator 00:27:09 - How to design a fight scene 00:33:40 - Previs 00:39:22 - Safety measures 00:41:41 - Working on Avengement fight scene 00:47:30 - Taurus Award nomination 00:49:13 - Working on One Shot 00:53:38 - Writing and Directing 01:00:22 - Inspirations (Extraction, John Wick etc.) 01:06:25 - Working with directors 01:08:41 - Working on One More Shot 01:15:57 - Is it dangerous 01:17:27 - Motivation 01:19:19 - Is it male dominated industry? 01:20:26 - What's next 01:22:32 - Dream project 01:24:29 - BLITZ 01:26:48 - One Cool Thing 01:29:29 - The End #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 up 00:01:55 - Intro 00:02:48 - Creative parents and Academic stage 00:05:27 - Transition into dance and modeling 00:08:31 - Dance competitions and work 00:12:41 - Getting into acting 00:17:35 - Dealing with rejection 00:23:00 - Agent. Dream projects 00:28:08 - Working on commercials 00:33:26 - Intimate scenes in acting 00:38:38 - Narcissism and self-criticism in actors 00:54:06 - Preparation for a role 01:01:20 - Family reaction to creative pursuit 01:02:52 - Motivation 01:05:00 - Inspirations 01:07:24 - Jeremy Allen White 01:09:10 - Austin Butler, Dune, Masters of the Air 01:12:30 - Rebecca Ferguson & Sandra Bullock 01:14:32 - What's next 01:19:48 - Film industry is about who you know (?) 01:22:24 - BLITZ 01:25:50 - Contacts 01:26:28 - One Cool Thing 01:28:20 - The End #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 up 00:01:25 - Intro 00:02:35 - Accountant and DJ 00:10:15 - IDSA (Identity School of Acting) 00:23:40 - Working Actors Studio 00:32:08 - Ridiculous exercises 00:38:22 - Becoming a model 00:45:22 - Fashion show in Milan 00:56:10 - Scariest thing in acting 00:59:50 - Modeling jobs 01:15:30 - Inspirations in acting 01:17:32 - Motivation 01:22:34 - How to start acting late in life 01:26:40 - Preparing for the role 01:29:03 - Being older than everyone in the class 01:33:30 - What's next 01:34:23 - BLITZ round 01:40:02 - TWO "One Coll Things" 01:42:04 - The end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 up 00:01:18 - Intro 00:04:18 - Storytelling and THE GUILT in Orthodox church 00:07:20 - Writing 00:18:42 - Education 00:26:10 - Adapting to British mentality 00:34:19 - Being a foreign actor in UK 00:58:12 - 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 craft 01:50:02 - Anthony Hopkins 01:51:09 - Be yourself BUT... 01:54:50 - What's next? 01:57:30 - BLITZ 02:01:13 - One Cool Thing and the end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 up 00:01:35 - Intro 00:03:00 - Music and moving from South Africa to London 00:06:48 - Becoming an acting agent 00:08:01 - A day in the life of an acting agent and spotlight 00:18:38 - What is boutique agency 00:21:22 - Narrow specialty agencies 00:23:11 - What agents look at when actors apply 00:25:12 - How important is training 00:28:06 - Home made vs professional self-tapes 00:31:37 - Biggest mistakes on self-tapes 00:34:29 - Actions in self-tapes 00:37:26 - Self-tape quality 00:41:24 - Showreels 00:45:29 - Annoying things that actor do 00:49:41 - Is there a blacklist for actors? 00:51:07 - Red flags for actors 00:56:53 - Reaching out to casting directors 01:00:08 - Headshots 01:11:28 - Casting director workshops 01:15:57 - Best moments in being an agent 01:18:45 - What's next? 01:21:35 - BLITZ round 01:24:35 - Two one cool things 01:28:39 - The end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 up 00:02:00 - Intro 00:03:36 - Getting into acting 00:05:32 - College. Nearly dropping out... 00:09:24 - First acting jobs. SHAMELESS! 00:11:45 - Stage VS Screen 00:13:28 - Problems in modern theater 00:19:44 - People are NOT talking to each other 00:24:31 - Playing stereotypes VS being REAL 00:28:47 - Writing 00:35:49 - Teaching acting 00:40:42 - Managing egos 00:43:14 - Why teaching? 00:48:22 - Acting technique. True and false by David Mamet 00:52:51 - Frauds in film industry 00:58:59 - Art's becoming too political 01:09:31 - Society of the Snow 01:10:02 - Lee's Music 01:13:01 - Short VS Long video format consumption 01:14:39 - Wasting spare time 01:15:44 - Andrey about the Podcast 01:17:13 - Enjoying the Process 01:18:38 - Mental health, "Long" COVID, PTSD 01:26:32 - "Universal" solution for everything 01:29:22 - Pills VS Self-discovery 01:31:03 - Why come to Lee's class 01:31:29 - Barriers in being a good actor 01:36:21 - Ideal role 01:37:44 - Work/life balance 01:40:59 - There's more to life than just acting 01:43:46 - What's next 01:46:18 - Waving at Strangers 01:46:49 - BLITZ Round 01:51:54 - Contact info 01:52:16 - One Cool Thing: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté 01:54:06 - The end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 up 00:02:00 - Intro 00:04:02 - Starting as a background artist 00:07:58 - Stunt Register: disciplines and progression 00:15:12 - Beginning of stunt performer career 00:17:44 - Working on Braveheart 00:21:09 - Working on James Bond movies 00:22:56 - Working on Mummy films 00:23:49 - Becoming a stunt coordinator 00:24:56 - What is stunt coordinator. Duties and process 00:32:18 - Working on Final Score 00:38:25 - Working with Jason Statham 00:39:21 - Working on EXPEND4BLES 00:42:15 - How fire stunts are done 00:49:54 - Fire stunt in Hitman's Bodyguard 00:52:18 - Fire stunt in Long Kill 00:54:25 - What are the most dangerous stunts to plan 00:57:38 - Choosing a team 00:58:30 - Why choose stunt register performers 01:00:49 - Volvo commercials 01:04:50 - MAKING of the EPIC SPLIT for Volvo 01:16:15 - How to get on stunt register in UK 01:25:40 - Judge Dredd fan film Judgement Call 01:34:10 - Directing? 01:38:57 - BLITZ 01:41:20 - One Cool Thing 01:43:20 - The end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 Scratch https://open.spotify.com/album/1ukT0fxl6Po8JcLvuOIcKD?si=HCCP-942RfGvKQHMarIeWA 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 up 00:01:31 - Intro 00:02:38 - Where is name Áine coming from 00:05:47 - Childhood. Overcoming stage fright. Singing. 00:18:24 - Dealing with mental health problems. Panic attacks and OCD. 00:33:24 - Studying acting in IDSA 00:37:07 - Playing Lily Allen in music video - first acting job! 00:39:25 - Experience at IDSA 00:42:35 - Landing a role in Hanna amazon series season 1 00:46:10 - Role in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan 00:46:52 - Rom-com is dead 00:49:20 - Starstrucked by John Krasinski 00:51:28 - Hanna amazon series seasons 2 and 3 as Sandy 01:01:47 - #BringSandyBack01:03:39 - Weird fans 01:05:16 - Playing Robyn in Boiling Point FILM 01:18:41 - Playing Robyn in Boiling point SERIES 01:29:10 - Favorite sitcoms and How I Met Your Mother podcast? 01:32:07 - Theater 01:38:47 - Being a lead must be tiring 01:40:08 - Music plans 01:46:50 - Musician brother Tadhg Daly 01:51:16 - Preparing for a role and acting techniques 02:00:40 - Steve Carell is an inspiration 02:02:50 - Music inspirations 02:07:30 - Being a film lover 02:08:25 - Past Lives movie 02:12:04 - What's next? 02:14:53 - Ideal project or role 02:16:35 - BLITZ ROUND 02:21:43 - Contacts 02:22:38 - One Cool Thing - band called The Scratch 02:24:24 - The end #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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 George https://linktr.ee/george_taylor 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 up 00:01:07 - Intro 00:02:32 - School, acting education, first agent 00:13:04 - Getting into the voice acting 00:18:31 - Voice acting skills 00:24:37 - Theater is the actor's media 00:26:52 - Self criticism in acting 00:34:14 - Disappearing in the scene is the best feeling 00:37:42 - Is acting creative or interpretive pursuit? 00:43:02 - Respect for acting and actors 00:43:56 - Comparing yourself to others and a need of confirmation 00:49:29 - Are actors narcissists? 00:54:43 - Screen vs Stage vs Voice acting 00:56:54 - Preparing for a role 00:59:22 - Casting type 01:01:52 - Most challenging role (The Good Neighbour) 01:04:10 - Failures and lessons 01:08:36 - Last few years 01:09:06 - Working on Baldur's Gate 3 01:20:58 - What's next? 01:21:35 - Contacts 01:21:49 - BLITZ ROUND 01:25:08 - One cool thing and the ending #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast