<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Max talks to Michelle Danner on how she navigates Producing, Directing and Acting in a project alongside teaching Acting students and coaching the likes of Gerard Butler, Salma Hayek and more. This is an opportunity for Actors to gain insights from an Acting Coach, with over 30 years experience, who is busy making movies. Michelle talks about her next film release ‘Under the Stars’ (Nov 2025), a Romantic Comedy starring Andy Garcia and Toni Collette, and her latest project currently in the middle of production ‘Starstruck’.Shooting the film ‘Mirandas Victim’ during Covid with Actors Donald Sutherland, Andy Garcia, Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillipe, and Luke Wilson.Also, the differences shooting in Italy vs USA, how she works with Casting Director Nancy Bishop, and Directing in the theatre vs film. We also get an update on the industry in LA focusing on Film production and her perspective on how Artificial Intelligence is currently impacting the industry.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Max talks to Michelle Danner on how she navigates Producing, Directing and Acting in a project alongside teaching Acting students and coaching the likes of Gerard Butler, Salma Hayek and more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; This is an opportunity for Actors to gain insights from an Acting Coach, with over 30 years experience, who is busy making movies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Michelle talks about her next film release ‘Under the Stars’ (Nov 2025), a Romantic Comedy starring Andy Garcia and Toni Collette, and her latest project currently in the middle of production ‘Starstruck’.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shooting the film ‘Mirandas Victim’ during Covid with Actors Donald Sutherland, Andy Garcia, Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillipe, and Luke Wilson.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, the differences shooting in Italy vs USA, how she works with Casting Director Nancy Bishop, and Directing in the theatre vs film.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; We also get an update on the industry in LA focusing on Film production and her perspective on how Artificial Intelligence is currently impacting the industry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Max talks to Michelle Danner on how she navigates Producing, Directing and Acting in a project alongside teaching Acting students and coaching the likes of Gerard Butler, Salma Hayek and more.  This is an opportunity for Actors to gain insights from an Acting Coach, with over 30 years experience, who is busy making movies.  Michelle talks about her next film release ‘Under the Stars’ (Nov 2025), a Romantic Comedy starring Andy Garcia and Toni Collette, and her latest ...

Michelle Danner Acting Coach & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 108

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode, Max talks to Helene Rousse a Casting Director based in Canada with over 35 years of experience in the business. We talk about what the industry looks like in Canada, emerging trends in filmmaking such as verticals, and casting insights for Actors.·        Working in the growing world of Vertical Productions·        Canadian industry update·        Importance of networking in this industry·        Tips on self taping ·        How to build a profile with Casting Directors <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Max talks to Helene Rousse a Casting Director based in Canada with over 35 years of experience in the business. We talk about what the industry looks like in Canada, emerging trends in filmmaking such as verticals, and casting insights for Actors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        Working in the growing world of Vertical Productions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        Canadian industry update&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        Importance of networking in this industry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        Tips on self taping &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        How to build a profile with Casting Directors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text In this episode, Max talks to Helene Rousse a Casting Director based in Canada with over 35 years of experience in the business. We talk about what the industry looks like in Canada, emerging trends in filmmaking such as verticals, and casting insights for Actors. ·        Working in the growing world of Vertical Productions ·        Canadian industry update ·        Importance of networking in this industry ·  &n...

Helene Rousse Casting Director & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 107

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Max talks about the finer details of Acting with Ivana Chubbuck, Acting Coach and Author of the book ‘The Power of the Actor’. Ivana has worked with many successful Actors over her 25 year career including Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino and so many more.Forming her technique after studying behavioral science, psychology and cultural anthropology.How to find the right technique when you’re starting as an ActorHow to get the audience invested in your performanceIvana knows what books a job having worked in CastingHow Ivana worked with Pamela Anderson on the LAST SHOWGIRLHow Christopher Walken prepares and works to constantly refine and improve a performanceWhy do Directors like working with Actors who use the Chubbuck techniqueWhy any technique is no schortcut – you have to keep working hard and the importance of ‘raising the stakes’The importance of Active listeningWhat advice at the end of Ivanas book resonates the most with MaxThe book is updated to include advice on Self Tapes. Listen to Ivanas advice for Max when he struggles with self taping and what stands out to a Casting Director on a self tapeWhy Directors and Writers sit in on Ivanas workshopsHow Ivanas childhood helped inform her approach to developing her Acting technique <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Max talks about the finer details of Acting with Ivana Chubbuck, Acting Coach and Author of the book ‘The Power of the Actor’. Ivana has worked with many successful Actors over her 25 year career including Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino and so many more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Forming her technique after studying behavioral science, psychology and cultural anthropology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to find the right technique when you’re starting as an Actor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to get the audience invested in your performance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ivana knows what books a job having worked in Casting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Ivana worked with Pamela Anderson on the LAST SHOWGIRL&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Christopher Walken prepares and works to constantly refine and improve a performance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why do Directors like working with Actors who use the Chubbuck technique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why any technique is no schortcut – you have to keep working hard and the importance of ‘raising the stakes’&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The importance of Active listening&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What advice at the end of Ivanas book resonates the most with Max&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The book is updated to include advice on Self Tapes. Listen to Ivanas advice for Max when he struggles with self taping and what stands out to a Casting Director on a self tape&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why Directors and Writers sit in on Ivanas workshops&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How Ivanas childhood helped inform her approach to developing her Acting technique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Max talks about the finer details of Acting with Ivana Chubbuck, Acting Coach and Author of the book ‘The Power of the Actor’. Ivana has worked with many successful Actors over her 25 year career including Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino and so many more. Forming her technique after studying behavioral science, psychology and cultural anthropology. How to find the right technique when you’re starting as an Actor How to get the audience invested in your perfor...

Ivana Chubbuck Acting Coach & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 106

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms">Send us a text</a>It’s time for a Max update. Why the long break between Podcast episodes, how come I had to get a new agent, the focus for 2025 and a key lesson from last years Acting experience.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support">Support the show</a>

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Send us a text It’s time for a Max update. Why the long break between Podcast episodes, how come I had to get a new agent, the focus for 2025 and a key lesson from last years Acting experience. Support the show 

Its time for a Max Update - Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 105

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/328199/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A conversation with SPA CEO Matthew Deaner What does SPA do What resources SPA offer to Producers chasing their first credit and tips and tricks Current issues and opportunities in the Australian industry Why minimum Australian content quotas are so important and what could the model look like Why commissioners are risk averse Screen Forever Conference and how its beneficial for emerging Producers How other countries are implementing quotas on their local content. Emerging producers can still make their mark with Short films and low budget content. How to be successful in building a relationship with commissioners Intellectual property and how importance ownership is. What happens if producers lose too much of their IP and how to protect IP rights. Episode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/Screen-Producers-Australia  An Add Kulcha Production<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/328199/support">Support the show</a>

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Send us a text A conversation with SPA CEO Matthew Deaner  What does SPA do What resources SPA offer to Producers chasing their first credit and tips and tricks Current issues and opportunities in the Australian industry Why minimum Australian content quotas are so important and what could the model look like Why commissioners are risk averse Screen Forever Conference and how its beneficial for emerging Producers How other countries are implementing quotas on their local content. Emerging pro...

Screen Producers Australia & Two Unemployed Actors - Episode 104

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