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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 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. Support the show

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 ·        Tips on self taping  ·        How to build a profile with Casting Directors   Support the show

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 performance Ivana knows what books a job having worked in Casting How Ivana worked with Pamela Anderson on the LAST SHOWGIRL How Christopher Walken prepares and works to constantly refine and improve a performance Why do Directors like working with Actors who use the Chubbuck technique Why any technique is no schortcut – you have to keep working hard and the importance of ‘raising the stakes’ The importance of Active listening What advice at the end of Ivanas book resonates the most with Max 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 Why Directors and Writers sit in on Ivanas workshops How Ivanas childhood helped inform her approach to developing her Acting technique Support the show

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

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 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 Support the show

Send us a text Max talks with LA Casting Director Andy Roth who specialises in Voice Over work. Andy Roth , LA Casting Director talks about how he started in Voice Over Casting, building his own Casting business and then Directing.  Its not who you know, it's who knows you! Some great insights for Actors around auditioning, whether its for Voice or not. How to navigate the ‘business of connections… and relationships’. Advice on how to start in voiceovers How to manage getting direction in the voice booth and having the confidence to make the choices that you feel are right. Elevating your voice over auditions through physical movement. Home studio set ups and the need to add your ‘studio sample’ to your website. Advice on getting an Agent, current industry trends and so much more… Support the show

Send us a text Max talks with Director and Producer of the Documentary ‘The Promise’ Jye Currie   They talk the challenges of Producing and Directing a Documentary Advice for other creatives wanting to produce a Documentary The balance between telling a personal story and presenting facts Managing the wellbeing of crew when filming sensitive and difficult subject matter Support the show

Send us a text Max talks with New York Acting Coach Terry Knickerbocker  Terry established the ‘Terry Knickerbocker Studio’ in NYC and works with Actors like Daniel Craig, Michelle Williams, Sam Rockwell, Austin Butler, and Boyd Holbrook who plays the villain Klaber in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” What drew Terry to Meisner? What was involved in establishing his extraordinary faculty? How to approach Auditions How to make your small part work And so many more great tips for both established and emerging Actors. Support the show

Send us a text It's the 100th Episode A time to look back on all the highlights Max also updates us on whats the next project... Support the show

Send us a text Acting Coach Anthony Meindl & Two Unemployed Actors – Episode 99 -       The business of Acting -       What are Actors struggling with the most -       The new book ‘Unstuck’ -       How Unstuck can help other creatives -       How do you remove the blocks that get in our way -       The importance of defining what success is for you Episode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/anthonymeindl  www.twounemployedactors.com An Add Kulcha Production Support the show

Send us a text Max interviews Actor DAMIEN STROUTHOS  -       What is it like working with a great cast like Sam Niell, Marta Dusseldorp and Kate Mulvaney -       How do you bring more to your character than was on the page. -       What was Darren Gilshenan's advice to Damien? -       The benefit of revisiting Shakespeare  -       8 months of presenting Shakespeare to school children -       The benefit of Drama School where the Showcase has all Agents in the room. Episode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/damienstrouthos  www.twounemployedactors.com An Add Kulcha Production Support the show

Send us a text  Max interviews Actor Harriet Gordon – Anderson  -       Hamlet v the plague -       From academic graduate to WAAPA -       Navigating through the industry -       Approaching a character from featured guest in Television to a lead on stage.  Episode Page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/harrietgordonanderson An Add Kulcha Production www.twounemployedactors.com Support the show

Send us a text Max interviews Home & Away Actor Shane Withington -       The great training ground that is working on set of Home & Away -       How to set up for success on a television series -       Playing ‘John Palmer” on Home & Away for over 14 years and the famous character Shane lent on for inspiration. -       Advice for up & coming Actors looking to work in television -       What a normal week on Home & Away looks like -       How the cast & crew are shooting through Covid Episode Page:  https://www.twounemployedactors.com/shanewithington www.twounemployedactors.com An Add Kulcha Production Support the show

Send us a text Max interviews Acting Coach Miranda Harcourt -       How Miranda works with Directors like Jane Campion, Peter Jackson, Taika Waititi and emerging Directors. -       How to build chemistry fast -       What are actors consistently asking for help with -       What its like working with famous  Actors  -       How Miranda approaches her Masterclass for Professional Actors -       The power of listening as an Actor -       The magic of finding your flow Episode page: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/Miranda-Harcourt www.twounemployedactors.com An Add Kulcha Production Support the show

Send us a text Max interviews Dialect Coach Paige Walker What does it take to perfect an accent? The 3 things Aussie Actors are doing wrong The difference between Stage and Screen Being audition ready Episode Webpage: https://www.twounemployedactors.com/PaigeWalkerEpisode94 www.twounemployedactors.com An Add Kulcha Production Support the show