Kirsty Averton is an actor known for roles in Our Girl, The Inside Man, Killing Eve, and Sardar Udham. In this episode, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her—both personally and professionally. We talk about her childhood, what formed her as a person and a performer, and the realities of life as an actor: from navigating rejection to staying grounded in a tough industry.Instagram: @kirstyavertonCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:10 - Intro02:41 - Childhood, Hull09:19 - Getting into drama21:30 - First professional role (Our Girl)31:17 - ADR34:39 - Voice work34:57 - Video games (Andrey loves Cyberpunk 2077)37:47 - Elden Ring39:00 - Console vs PC40:06 - More Cyberpunk 2077 and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners42:50 - Watching yourself54:12 - Noticing progress56:24 - Saying "I'm an actor"1:01:07 - Being mentored by Andrew Scott1:08:11 - In-between jobs 1:09:35 - Rejection isn't personal1:13:22 - Missed opportunities1:20:14 - Why acting? / Appreciation for acting1:28:47 - Writing1:34:05 - Killing Eve1:37:30 - Working on Sardar Udham1:47:25 - Working on Malpractice season 21:49:38 - Working on The Inside Man1:58:44 - Working with people 2:03:04 - It's not personal2:06:48 - Biggest challenge in life2:14:05 - Mission in life2:22:55 - Universal advice2:24:20 - Lasting words2:31:35 - 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

Micah Abna is a British actor and writer from Croydon. In this episode, we talk about his short film One Brother — how he wrote it, acted in it, and where the idea came from. We discuss mental health, knife crime, the ups and downs of acting, and dealing with rejection. He also shares what it was like working on a play with Wil Johnson, writing, casting, crowdfunding, and more.Instagram: @micahabnaCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:35 - Intro02:21 - COVID-1905:23 - Coming to acting10:21 - Working on "The Story of Flip Fraser" with Wil Johnson14:51 - Nerves16:00 - When are you ready?21:05 - Watching yourself on screen24:38 - Writing28:38 - Making "One Brother"41:38 - Festivals46:34 - Themes of "One Brother"48:27 - Mental health54:03 - Schizophrenia in the family1:03:26 - Take away from "One Brother"1:06:20 - Feature version1:09:05 - Dealing with rejection1:13:30 - Dream project1:14:45 - Toughest thing to go through1:21:22 - Mission in life1:24:41 - Universal advice1:26:39 - Lasting words1:33:33 - 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

Tara Hoyos-Martinez is a Colombian-British actress, Miss Universe GB 2010, and a rising creative voice of Latin American culture in the UK.In this episode, Tara talks about growing up as the daughter of immigrants and how that affected her mental health and sense of identity. We talk about growing up between cultures — Colombian warmth and London resilience — and how that shaped her identity. What it was like to represent the UK on the Miss Universe stage. We get into the pressure that came with that experience, and how she found strength in accepting who she is.Tara also talks about switching from biomedical sciences to acting, and the stereotypes in the industry. She shares her experience working on shows like The Mallorca Files and FBI: International, and how she prepares for a role. We also chat about writing, directing, dealing with rejection, and the spiritual grounding she found through Kriya yoga.Instagram: @taravaitiereCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:20 - Intro03:16 - Children of immigrants & mental health10:38 - Colombian culture & London culture17:56 - Studying biomedical sciences19:30 - Proving people wrong25:38 - Accepting yourself30:08 - Miss Universe UK46:03 - Pressure in the Miss Universe finals49:59 - People, memories & empowerment54:24 - Post Miss Universe59:41 - Transition into acting1:01:28 - Being pushed into stereotypes1:05:17 - The Mallorca Files1:08:30 - Watching yourself on screen1:11:45 - Preparing for a role / FBI International1:15:46 - "You're just my type"1:25:35 - Writing1:28:00 - Directing a short1:41:40 - Dream roles & action1:45:24 - Spiritual journey & Kriya yoga1:58:40 - Rejection1:59:36 - Toughest life challenges2:06:00 - Saying no2:08:49 - Mission in life2:14:09 - Universal advice2:15:33 - Lasting words2:19:58 - 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

In this episode, I chat with Fiona Hampton about her journey into acting, her childhood, and what led her to follow her passion. We chat about her time working on Kingsman: The Secret Service and her experience stepping into directing with her short film HAM. We also explore the realities of auditions, handling rejection, the contrasts between theatre, screen, and voice acting, and the challenges of drama school.Book tickets to "Scenes from a Repatriation" at Royal Courthttps://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/scenes-from-a-repatriation/Instagram: @fionahamptonRepresentation: www.unitedagents.co.ukVoice representation: www.sueterryvoices.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:36 - Intro02:36 - Childhood, family, and acting inspirations07:17 - Singaporean heritage11:48 - Getting into acting17:27 - Studying acting at Drama Centre35:21 - First time performing 36:43 - Auditions vs self-tapes44:21 - Looking at yourself45:50 - Screen vs Theatre vs VO49:35 - Directing a short film58:38 - Auditioning for The Hobbit1:01:01 - Working on Kingsman: the Secret Service1:10:36 - Survival, rejection and hope1:17:27 - Stage: ups and downs1:30:33 - Tour life1:32:15 - Preparing for a role1:36:58 - Biggest challenges in life1:40:29 - Dealing with stress and challenges1:42:13 - Biggest challenges in motherhood1:46:32 - What do you want in future1:47:59 - Contacts1:48:44 - Your mission1:49:34 - Universal advice1:50:06 - Lasting Words1:55:08 - 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

Sevket Cerkez is a professional Muay Thai fighter and former UK No.1, RFC World Champion, 5x RFC European Champion, and MTGP British Champion. Known as The Turkish Assassin, Sevket has built a reputation as a fierce competitor inside the ring.But his journey hasn’t been easy. Sevket’s childhood was full of tragedy and hardship, and at one point, he was on a path of self-destruction. Muay Thai didn’t just shape his career—it may have saved his life.I asked him what led him to fighting, the toughest battles he’s faced, and the sacrifices he’s made along the way. We break down his controversial fight in ONE Championship with Abdula Dayakaev, the mental and physical toll of being a fighter, and what keeps him pushing forward.Beyond fighting, we talk about fatherhood, family, his approach to training, and whether he’d ever want his daughter to follow in his footsteps.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:15 - Intro02:37 - The Turkish Assassin nickname03:45 - Childhood and bumpy road to Muai Thai14:05 - Why do you fight15:44 - Car accident, knee injury24:39 - Professional career and hardest fights26:55 - Will to win and sacrifice31:36 - Going through wins and losses35:47 - Motivation to fight37:29 - Coaching39:00 - Muai Thai community in the UK vs Asia42:00 - Can you spot a fighter43:58 - Positive effect of martial arts45:51 - Being a father48:17 - Getting into ONE Championship53:46 - Financial side of Muai Thai55:43 - Fight with Abdula Dayakaev1:05:37 - What's next?1:06:57 - Entertainment and channeling violence1:09:30 - Advice to your young self1:10:45 - Advice to young fighters1:11:51 - Honor1:14:01 - Prediction for Beterbiev vs Bivol rematch1:16:25 - Contact info / The EndThis video contains footage from a ONE Championship fight, used under the principles of fair use for the purpose of commentary, analysis, and discussion. All rights to the original footage belong to ONE Championship. This content is intended to provide insight into the fight from the perspective of Sevket Cerkez, who participated in the match. If you would like to watch the full fight, please visit the following link:https://www.youtube.com/live/ruUKP43PlukBeyond 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

The best moments from all 27 available episodes of season one. Relive unforgettable highlights from 2024, including conversations with amazing guests like “The Brothers Sun” actor Jon Xue Zhang, magician Max Rendall, Jordan Alexandra from “The Winter King”, Wil Johnson from “House of the Dragon”, Elliott Eason from “The Mafia's Obsession”, and Áine Rose Daly from “Hanna” and “Boiling Point” and Brandon Potter, known for voicing Shanks in “One Piece” and portraying Quintus in “The Chosen”. From inspiring stories to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode captures the essence of season one. Whether you’re a new listener or a longtime fan, it’s the perfect way to reflect on an incredible first year! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Wil Johnson about “House of the Dragon” 08:11 - Áine Rose Daly about “Boiling Point” 13:05 - Nathan Wiley about Anthony Hopkins 20:57 - Elliott Eason about light and darkness in his life 25:51 - Brandon Potter about accepting himself 37:43 - Jayne Sharp about her experience with OCD 44:52 - Lee Lomas about politics in art 53:34 - Peter Pedrero about his most memorable fire stunts 58:04 - Sofie Theobald about modelling and creeps 1:06:14 - Madalena Alberto about panic attacks (on stage) 1:12:22 - Robert McCollum about voicing anime 1:18:16 - Samuel Nunes De Souza about boundaries and limits in acting 1:24:33 - Richard Oakes about making your first film 1:27:46 - Jordan Alexandra about filming intimate scenes 1:33:32 - Temica Thompson about weird auditions 1:38:22 - Max Rendall about good and boring magic 1:41:53 - Matthew Kay about performing in Universal Studios Japan 1:49:27 - Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen about predators in the entertainment business 1:56:47 - Jon Xue Zhang about martial arts and a way of life 2:01:31 - Kathryn Georghiou about arts and the working class 2:06:44 - Dan Styles about creating the bar fight in “Avengement” 2:12:31 - George Taylor about perfection 2:17:07 - Demi Leight about the struggles of foreign actors 2:19:33 - Charleen Elea about auditions and actor’s struggle 2:24:20 - Bülent Mehmet about his first fashion show 2:28:13 - Frederik Lysegaard about acting and “muggle” jobs 2:31:44 - Scott Hillier about bipolar disease Beyond 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

In this special end-of-year episode, I reflect on the journey of launching my podcast and wrapping up season one. I talk about how and why it all started, the mistakes I made along the way, YouTube promotions, and the lessons I’ve learned. Was it all worth it? Tune in to hear the highs, the lows, and everything in between as I share my thoughts on an incredible first season. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - How it started 2:03 - Bot views 4:12 - YouTube promotions 6:26 - Patience 7:24 - Progress 8:28 - Was it worth it? 9:34 - The end Beyond 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

Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician! Instagram: @magicianmaxrendall Battle of the Gods playing cards https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/battle-of-the-gods-playing-cards CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Coming up 1:30 - Intro 3:10 - Lion called Christian 11:48 - Is magic real? 13:43 - Getting into magic 18:56 - Working as a magician 22:21 - The Prestige 23:19 - The Magic Circle 28:52 - Trouble with The Magic Circle 34:54 - Agent? 35:22 - Styles and types of magic 41:32 - Facts about a deck of card 45:43 - Making a trick your own 48:15 - Designing a trick 51:24 - Reading people 58:00 - Worst event 1:00:39 - Most memorable performance 1:02:07 - Performing for Henry Cavill 1:03:42 - Performing for Royal Family 1:04:28 - Tailoring performance for different crowds 1:07:42 - Watching other magicians 1:13:34 - Effort vs Effect 1:15:10 - Technology in magic 1:19:04 - Slight of hand 1:23:37 - Preparations 1:26:19 - Most memorable trick reaction 1:28:00 - Does magic help to get laid? 1:30:55 - Financial question 1:34:35 - How to become a magician? 1:41:44 - Choosing tricks for your routine 1:44:14 - Time to do some magic 1:48:13 - BLITZ 1:50:10 - One Cool Joke 1:50:47 - One Cool Thing 1:53:05 - Teach me a magic trick! 2:00:38 - Battle of the Gods card deck Christian the lion - Full ending https://youtu.be/cvCjyWp3rEk?si=0ON4ZkwIpBuzRlLE A Lion Called Christian documentary https://youtu.be/WBhEzJGHQG0?si=0yNalgKR-PewjLeF Beyond 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

In this episode, I chat with Jon Xue Zhang about playing Blood Boots in The Brothers Sun and working with his hero, Michelle Yeoh. We also discuss his book, Martial Arts: The Way of Life, and how martial arts has shaped his philosophy. Jon shares stories from his time as a stunt double for Don Lee in Eternals, meeting Keanu Reeves on 47 Ronin, and even being a paranormal investigator. Instagram: @jonxuezhang Represented by IAG Talent Personal web site: www.xue-zhang.com The Martial Heart: https://amzn.eu/d/2OEHMXs CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Coming up 1:23 - Intro 2:46 - Martial Arts as a child 4:44 - The Martial Heart book 28:09 - Fight Like a Girl 34:14 - Think like an attacker 35:45 - Exercise control 37:11 - Best Martial Art 41:17 - Working Security 45:24 - Knife fight 48:59 - Getting into film industry 58:27 - Stay busy 1:05:24 - Keanu Reeves 1:08:20 - Cyberpunk 2077 1:12:06 - ETERNALS, Don Lee, Angelina Jolie 1:15:53 - Being productive 1:19:01 - The Brothers Sun 1:22:18 - Justin Chien 1:23:18 - Michelle Yeoh 1:25:29 - Cast & crew 1:27:22 - Acting vs Stunts 1:32:03 - Watching yourself on screen 1:33:52 - Message to actors 1:35:51 - Rejection 1:38:20 - Working behind camera 1:39:33 - Respect 1:41:11 - The Brothers Sun cancellation 1:44:07 - Counselling 1:46:36 - Paranormal investigator 1:58:55 - What's in the pipeline 2:00:12 - Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen 2:03:09 - BLITZ 2:06:09 - One Cool Thing 2:09:11 - The End Beyond 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

In this episode, we talk with actor Jordan Alexandra about their roles in The Winter King and Boiling Point, including their experience working on intimate scenes and collaborating with intimacy coordinators. Jordan shares insights into their journey in acting and modeling, training at IDSA, and their approach to preparing for roles and auditions. We also discuss their heritage, passion for writing, and the importance of Black queer representation on screen. Instagram: @iamjordanalexandra Represented by IAG Talent Personal web site: iamjordanalexandra.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:29 - Intro 02:02 - Heritage, Barbados, Brazil 07:13 - Why acting? 09:20 - Sales. Modelling. 17:06 - Identity School of Acting (IDSA) 19:01 - First acting role 19:44 - First professional acting roles 20:25 - Bridgerton 21:31 - Intimate scenes and intimacy coordinators 29:55 - Playing Guinevere on The Winter King 35:45 - Preparing for the role 39:30 - Seeing yourself on screen 44:15 - Self-tapes and other challenges of acting 49:55 - Being a lead in the series 53:02 - Routine while working on The Winter King 55:18 - Cancellation of The Winter King 59:06 - Race swap and inclusivity 1:02:08 - Momentum program 1:04:17 - Writing 1:09:43 - Favorite people to work with 1:11:20 - Boiling Point 1:14:56 - Stage 1:16:10 - Biggest inspirations in acting 1:17:55 - Black queer representation 1:19:29 - What's in the pipeline 1:20:00 - BLITZ 1:22:17 - Contact info 1:22:44 - One Cool Thing 1:23:53 - The End Beyond 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

In this episode, Wil Johnson shares his experience working on "House of the Dragon" as Vaemond Velaryon, and how being part of a large-scale production shifted his perspective on filmmaking. We dive into his nearly 40-year career, including his time on "Emmerdale", and his thoughts on managing an actor's ego and motivation. Wil also opens up about his journey into directing, his respect for colleagues in the industry, and how to maintain energy and freshness during long theater runs. Instagram: @wil.johnson_ Represented by IAG Talent CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:44 - Intro 02:25 - Almost 40 years of acting 04:40 - Directing a first play 11:03 - Types of directors 13:10 - Actor's journey 18:08 - Nerves 19:53 - Critics and ego 23:18 - Watching yourself on screen 25:35 - Self-tapes and auditions 31:50 - Motivation 33:28 - Working on House of the Dragon 1:14:15 - Working on Emmerdale 1:23:16 - Appreciation and hardship in acting 1:31:21 - Screen vs Theatre 1:32:25 - Giving 100% every night in "Jitney" 1:35:35 - Etiquette on set 1:41:09 - Magic of keeping it alive in theatre 1:48:31 - Are actors narcissist? 1:52:50 - Keep going 1:54:52 - Bucket list 1:56:40 - BLITZ 1:59:19 - One Cool Thing 2:03:08 - The End Beyond 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

Actor Nathan Wiley shares his experience working alongside Anthony Hopkins in "RED 2" and reflects on the intense professionalism of Pablo Schreiber on the "Halo" on Paramount Plus. We dive into the differences between British and American acting schools, his journey from America to the UK, and his take on performing in theatre vs. on screen. Plus, Nathan opens up about the biggest mistakes he did in his career, about working as a casting assistant with his mother and the valuable lessons it taught him as an actor. Nathan online: Instagram: @natewileyman X: @NWiley101 Website: nathanwiley.co.uk CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:47 - Intro 02:45 - USA vs UK 04:47 - Why acting? 08:38 - Education 14:55 - Surviving in New York 16:43 - Getting cast in Bert & Dickie 18:57 - Moving to London 20:17 - Working with Matt Smith 21:55 - Screen vs Theatre 23:43 - Getting cast in HALO series 26:33 - Fans are not happy with HALO series 31:38 - Experience working on HALO series 38:19 - Working with Pablo Schreiber 40:58 - Serving the story 44:00 - Preparing for a self-tape 49:23 - Dealing with nerves 52:58 - Getting used to watching yourself 57:29 - Dealing with rejection 1:01:20 - Thinking of quitting 1:06:05 - Satisfaction and crossing the line 1:09:01 - Mistakes: drinking before show 1:10:40 - Mistakes: continuity on Bert & Dickie 1:13:33 - Continuity, responsibilities, professionalism 1:17:22 - Working with Anthony Hopkins on RED 2 1:25:22 - Favorite projects 1:28:44 - Stage 1:31:22 - Working on The Prime Minister 1:34:36 - Lessons from working as a casting assistant 1:46:14 - What's next? 1:47:13 - BLITZ 1:51:11 - One Cool Thing 1:54:04 - The End Beyond 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

TV presenter and actress Jayne Sharp opens up about the adrenaline-fueled challenges of live broadcasting and the unexpected moments that come with it. She also shares her experience transitioning to voice-over work, balancing career and motherhood, pursuing acting, and remembers her experience with an inappropriate casting. Instagram: @jaynesharp CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 02:03 - Intro 03:10 - Education 06:35 - "Stop showing off" 07:45 - First job on TV & back injury 10:33 - Pros & cons of education 11:30 - Working on "LIVE TV" channel 14:15 - How not to impress agents 17:13 - How Big Brother changed TV presenting 18:40 - Old School TV & regrets 23:20 - Old and new media 26:43 - Making short form videos 33:57 - Stress and excitement of live shows 38:00 - Red carpets 41:36 - Worst live show 42:52 - A day on the TV set 44:25 - One of the worst moments hosting a TV show 49:18 - Working on "Bingo Night Live" 52:06 - What presenters hear during live shows 55:28 - Hitting Barry Norman in the balls 57:17 - Motherhood and voice overs 01:04:27 - Voice acting in modern video games and Cyberpunk 2077 01:08:19 - Why Jayne went away from TV 01:11:05 - Getting into acting 01:14:15 - Ageism in the entertainment industry 01:20:45 - The very first acting scene in class 01:22:08 - Acting jobs, self-tapes, and face to face auditions 01:25:11 - TV presenting vs acting 01:27:41 - Joy of acting and nerves 01:32:06 - Frauds and perverts in the industry 01:37:58 - Female instincts and going with your gut 01:44:30 - OCD and a perfect number 01:53:52 - What's next 01:54:22 - Advice to a younger self and most valued skills 01:59:17 - BLITZ 02:03:25 - One Cool Thing 02:09:18 - The End Beyond 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

Samuel Nunes De Souza shares his love for acting and how he found his way to the stage. We talk about his experiences with racism as a kid, the struggles of method acting, and how he prepares for roles. Samuel also discusses Black culture in the UK and beyond, offering a candid and insightful look into his life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming up 01:21 - Cold start 03:44 - Intro 05:11 - Keep rolling 06:30 - Childhood 09:02 - "Black Man in a White World" (dealing with racism) 26:55 - Andrey's first years in the UK 31:41 - Getting into acting 45:03 - Choosing acting as a profession 50:30 - Out of uni / two-faced media 55:33 - Equal opportunity and ticking boxes 1:06:37 - Touring with THREE INCH FOOLS 1:09:16 - Keeping it fresh 1:12:43 - Theatre vs Screen 1:22:51 - Actor prepares 1:25:50 - Going too far with Method acting 1:34:14 - Working with Samuel 1:35:51 - Importance of learning lines 1:37:46 - More preparation 1:41:41 - Healing Andy 1:52:25 - Obsydyan Theatre Company and Black culture 2:07:16 - Contact information 2:07:43 - BLITZ 2:12:11 - One Cool Thing 2:13:50 - The End Beyond 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

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen reveals his journey into writing and filmmaking. We talk about his film The Journey, his close friendship with actor Jason Flemyng, the dark side of the industry, and how shady players can ruin filmmakers' lives. Join us for a raw discussion about creativity, resilience, and the reality behind the scenes. YouTube:  @THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE  X: https://x.com/LanceNielsenWD 1988: A Journal of love, loss, films and friendship: https://www.amazon.co.uk/1988-Journal-love-films-friendship/dp/B0C6C7B6HR CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:02:27 - Intro 00:03:30 - Childhood. Getting into storytelling 00:09:31 - Losing memories from brain hemorrhage 00:12:24 - Board games and writing 00:13:27 - Diamonds in the Sky 00:17:11 - Process of writing 00:20:35 - Writing under pressure 00:24:29 - Research. Writing about other cultures 00:28:24 - Discipline. Dialogue writing. Main writing questions 00:30:51 - Contradictory instructions. 00:32:32 - Writer's place in the world of screen 00:35:13 - Unexpected kiss in "House of the Dragon" 00:39:46 - Getting into film making 00:42:11 - Story of "The Journey" 01:00:11 - Friendship with Jason Flemyng 01:07:49 - Human connection 01:10:08 - Modern consumption of media 01:14:50 - Upside of modern technology 01:16:02 - Pushing the limits & unequal opportunities 01:23:07 - Unpaid jobs: pros & cons 01:24:22 - Creating opportunities 01:27:42 - Rejection and horrible people 01:40:30 - Why being a creative? 01:42:57 - Paratroopers 01:47:27 - BLITZ 01:49:59 - One Cool Thing 01:52:03 - The End Beyond 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

Honest and powerful conversation with actor, model, and writer Elliott Eason. We delve into the raw and real moments of his life, exploring the tragedies he's faced and how he found his way into acting. Discover how Elliott tamed the darkness inside, the adrenaline rush of performing on stage, and his struggles with addictions and substance abuse. He shares his journey of self-development, finding the right people to work with, and using comedy as a source of light. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on resilience and transformation. Instagram: @_arc_25 Agent: https://fiona-cross.com CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:56 - Intro 00:02:28 - Childhood. Trauma. Addictions. 00:05:55 - Adrenaline and the craft of acting 00:09:46 - Mercurial 00:13:23 - Getting into acting 00:17:00 - Dipping into darkness 00:21:36 - Method acting. Pressure. 00:23:26 - Social aspect of acting 00:24:48 - Working Actors Studio 00:28:02 - Craft: intuition, lines, accents 00:38:28 - Hiding behind the anger 00:41:36 - Working with Matthew Kay 00:44:13 - Breakthrough 00:45:40 - Darkness vs light 00:47:10 - Self-development, steroids, drugs 00:53:01 - Working out 00:56:07 - Vulnerability in men on screen 00:58:44 - The Turk 01:02:21 - Healing Andy 01:11:20 - They Might be Monsters 01:14:06 - Playing comedy 01:17:40 - Excitement in art 01:19:53 - Studios vs Independent 01:22:45 - Inspirations in acting 01:26:12 - Acting in a foreign language, AI, double standards 01:30:00 - Being yourself. Karma. 01:35:06 - Doubts 01:38:03 - What's next 01:41:05 - BLITZ 01:45:53 - Contacts 01:46:33 - One Cool Thing 01:48:43 - The End Beyond 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

In this episode with Swedish model and actress Sofie Theobald we dive into the realities of body measurement standards, diets, and dealing with creepy photographers in the modeling industry. Sofie shares her journey from Stockholm to London, with stops in Paris, Milan, and New York. Learn about the differences in modeling standards between New York and London, life in model flats, and the importance of speaking up to protect yourself. We also explore the beginning of her acting career. Instagram: @sofietheobald CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Coming up 0:01:30 - Intro 0:02:15 - Sweden, Stockholm vs London 0:07:02 - Getting scouted as a model 0:09:10 - What is modelling? 0:12:41 - Size standards and eating disorders 0:17:43 - First modelling job 0:20:01 - Why editorials are unpaid? 0:23:41 - Are top models disappearing? 0:27:02 - Bad shoots 0:29:10 - Picking clients 0:31:19 - Creepy shoots and standing up for yourself 0:38:55 - Agency protection and being fired 0:44:39 - Why BATGIRL wasn't released 0:46:00 - Every new day at work 0:46:57 - Favorite types of jobs / Skills / Catwalks 0:51:18 - Fashion weeks 0:54:13 - High fashion vs Commercial 0:56:05 - Regrets and nightmare jobs 1:00:18 - How long is a model's career? 1:04:34 - Travel 1:10:48 - Life in a model flat 1:15:27 - Parties with club promoters 1:21:10 - Paris vs Milan vs New York vs London 1:29:15 - What modelling gave you? 1:30:00 - How to start modelling career? 1:33:27 - Acting! WHY? 1:39:15 - Progress and being signed by acting agency 1:40:15 - Recording self-tapes 1:42:07 - Acting journey 1:44:31 - How modelling can be an issue in acting? 1:49:04 - Theatre 1:55:16 - Florence Pugh 1:59:02 - Alicia Vikander 2:00:19 - Frida Gustavsson 2:01:59 - Accents 2:02:51 - Dream projects 2:05:15 - BLITZ 2:11:14 - Contacts 2:11:54 - One Cool Thing 2:16:55 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where Andrey Rogozin invites entertainment industry professionals to asks them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Danish actor Frederick Lysegaard on his passion to cinema, childhood in Denmark, Danish philosophy "Janteloven", move to London, dreaming big, finding the right people, struggle in actor's life, discovering and accepting yourself and much much more. Tune in for the episode 18 of Beyond Reel Talk podcast and take with us this journey from a little town in Denmark to London. Instagram: @flysegaard Agent: https://mlinternationaltalent.co.uk CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:18 - Intro 00:02:04 - Childhood in Denmark 00:07:28 - Moving to London, getting into acting 00:09:54 - First acting job 00:12:10 - 3 most important lessons/experiences 00:17:44 - Working on 'Healing Andy' 00:25:48 - Working on 'Caledonia' 00:32:35 - Working on 'The Hook' 00:33:22 - Theatre and "muggle" jobs 00:38:50 - Struggle and motivation 00:47:54 - Writing and motivation to write 00:53:44 - Denmark and being Danish 00:57:20 - What's next 00:59:22 - Dealing with rejection 01:00:18 - Expectations, reality, goals 01:02:58 - Perception of self as an actor 01:04:08 - Pressure and preparation 01:12:04 - Who is Freddy Lysegaard 01:16:10 - Reasons for doing acting then and now 01:18:03 - EURO 2024 01:19:57 - Postponing life 01:21:57 - Men's mental health and support 01:23:13 - BLITZ 01:25:59 - One Cool Thing 01:27:02 - The End Beyond 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

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Charleen Elea! Dive deep into the world of acting with this talented actress as we explore her inspiring journey from Bremen to London. In this episode, Charleen shares how she started her acting career, her move to Prague to study at the renowned Prague Film School, and her subsequent move to London, where she trained at Drama Studio London. Hear firsthand how she navigated the challenges of studying during the COVID-19 pandemic and landed a role in the Swedish series "Från Trakten." Instagram: @charleen.elea CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:17 - Intro 00:01:42 - German, Sweden, childhood and beginning of the acting path 00:04:45 - Self-criticism 00:08:07 - Prague Film School 00:14:24 - Moving to London during COVID-19 pandemic 00:16:00 - COVID-19 changed us all 00:19:48 - Drama Studio London 00:21:50 - First agent 00:23:23 - Film industry in Sweden 00:24:29 - Working on 'Från Trakten' 00:27:06 - Working in Sweden, expanding to Germany 00:29:46 - Working with Joe Cole on 'A Small Light' 00:32:17 - Comparing set life on sets in the UK and Sweden 00:33:31 - Dealing with nerves 00:39:50 - Working on a short 'Everybody Leaves in the End' 00:46:48 - Dream projects 00:48:21 - Actor's life: Struggle. Rejection. Motivation. 01:04:55 - Social life 01:06:20 - Support from family and friends 01:07:35 - Andrey's story of getting into acting 01:09:40 - Lying about being an actor 01:11:59 - Preparing for the role 01:14:22 - Directing '43 York Road' 01:17:42 - Inspirations 01:20:18 - WHY ACTING? 01:27:10 - What's next 01:28:00 - BLITZ 01:32:25 - One Cool Thing 01:33:57 - The End Beyond 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

In this episode, Madalena Alberto shares her story of leaving Portugal to pursue her dreams in performing arts in London. Discover how she rose to stardom as a musical theatre actress, landing iconic roles like Eva Peron in a West End musical Evita. We dive into the highs and lows of life on tour, her role in a Portuguese soap opera, and her aspirations to conquer the screen acting world. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at Madalena's remarkable career and her unyielding passion for the arts! YouTube channel:  @MadalenaAlberto  Instagram: @madalenaalberto Website: http://www.madalenaalberto.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:53 - Intro 00:03:00 - Childhood. From Portugal to London 00:12:10 - First job. Meeting Ian McKellen. 00:16:42 - Actors hustle 00:17:43 - First big role in musical theatre. Tour life. 00:25:43 - Keeping it fresh. 00:28:00 - Resilience 00:32:00 - Behind the scenes drama 00:33:33 - Musical theatre vs theatre vs screen 00:37:00 - Acting on (Portuguese) soap 00:43:10 - Classified TV job in the UK 00:45:04 - Prejudice towards musical theatre actors 00:48:34 - Preference in media 00:50:34 - Adjustment to screen after theatre 00:59:50 - Favorite roles 01:01:34 - Music 01:01:58 - Narcissism? 01:08:25 - Panic attacks 01:13:21 - Bad reviews 01:16:55 - Making mistakes on and off stage 01:18:53 - Saying no to jobs 01:21:17 - Excitement 01:22:22 - Concerts 01:24:25 - Happiest moments 01:28:09 - Preparing for a role 01:35:00 - Portugal 01:43:14 - What's next 01:44:35 - BLITZ 01:48:40 - Contacts 01:48:55 - One Cool Thing 01:54:47 - The End Beyond 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 #WestEnd #Evita #PerformingArts #TheatreLife