Nivene Harajli

Join David and special guest, Cora Julian , for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about Cora’s history doing theatre before making the switch to screen, how her time on Old Friends and Exes lend to her joining NAS, the difference of performing in front of people, live and performing on set, “your chin was up”, the joy seeing yourself on the big screen and of course, Cora’s experience working on Sustenance, working with Cannibal Wade and being for Nominated for her performance. We also talk about the film industry in Australia and how it’s underrated compared to the US, the next generation of young actors, being Neurodivergent within the acting world, masking and mental health. _______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Adam Day , for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about how finding wooden swords during lockdown began Adam’s journey towards becoming a filmmaker, his influences and favourite action scenes, hand to hand combat vs sword play and which one is better, wanting fights to feel real without going over the top or gory, as well as the experience shooting his first short film and creating Star Wars fan films.We also talk about our favourite Lightsaber fights, Adam’s perspective on writing sequels or spin-offs, smoking from a lightsaber and of course, we delve into Adam’s creative process for creating fight scenes and what he considers the most important element for it all to work. Plus stick around for very special Guest Star Question from one of Adam’s closest colleagues._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Liz Creevey , for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about the history of Liz Creevey (the short and condescend version), was the decision for joining the industry Liz’s or was it her parents, joining NAS and Liz’s overall impact there, Liz’s wonderful New Zealand holiday and being a nerd at Hobbiton, and taking home the gold for the Amateur World Monologues Games in 2022. We also talk about the creation and our experience of working together on A Dance With Death, the pressure Liz felt of playing the lead in her first feature film, Broken Pieces, Pink Flamingos and other chaotic moments and of course the emotional and harsh reality of being a filmmaker and dealing with lose. Everything and more in the longest episode of YoungStars to date. So sit back, relax, grab your Popcorn and maybe take a break._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Jade Breen, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about Jade’s love for literature and storytelling, Jade's first theatre role as a cheeky monkey and being typecast as cute animals at a young age, the opportunity to play Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird and the realisation that the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, drowning in a pool of blood on stage, and the experience of directing their first short film, She/They? For Light Canberra Action, whilst working on another film at the same time.We also talk about Jade’s fascination and love for Frankenstein and how calling the monster “a monster” isn’t fair, the creation of Sunny Productions, putting together and marketing their very first play, Happy Meals Happy Kids, on their own, working with writer and actress, Paris Scharkie for their upcoming one woman performance, Have I got your Attention and of course, we talk about identity and the struggles of coming out. Plus stick around for a lovely surprise from an unexpected guest._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Wade Bridge, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about Wade’s inspiration for wanting to pursue acting, Wade's years at university studying engineering, space and Fashion?! How Covid ruined  trip to NASA, being thrown into deep end when he first joined the National Acting School and the explosive and chaotic experience of filming A Dance With Death. We also talk about we also talk about how after spending months and months in the hospital and even spending some time in the ICU help way to realise helped Wade to realise that he wanted to pursue acting for the rest of his life, Wade's fascination for portraying Psychopaths and villain like characters, how Wade never gets angry, except that one time… and of course the difficulties for actors to portray characters with disabilities, without doing the proper research or coming off as offensive._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Shaylie Gillies, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about how Shaylie’s jealousy at her younger sister performing began her journey into dance and theatre, how Shaylie doesn’t consider herself and actress and her preference to be part of ensemble rather than a lead role and the time Shaylie had to understudy for the scarecrow in the wizard of Oz and having to learning everything with 24 HOURS?! We also talk about the creation of Green Oak and the experience of being a first time theatre director, Shaylie teaching her cast how to speak Welsh for Blame, the struggles of balancing life as a Full time teacher and the creative director of Green Oak, and of course some of the hilarious and funniest moments that have happened during Green Oak rehearsals and performance week. GREEN OAK THEATRE - WHEN HE CRIES: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1333221 _______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Nivene Harajli, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about Nivene’s decision to give acting a go and how she ended up at the National Acting School, how Nivene took a chance at auditioning for a short film TWO WEEKS after joining NAS, the privileges of being an actor on set, getting shrunk down to Micro Size in A Dance with Death, and getting to work with director, Ujjwal Rai on his upcoming short film, In & Out. We also talk about… The Walk!  Completion anxiety and waiting to be perfect, and of course how Nivene’s cousin reignited her love for world of DC Comic and both David & Nivene give their spoiler free review for James Gunn’s Superman._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, John Whinfield, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about how John learned how to play guitar for American Idiot, why John hates the question, “so what has been your favourite role?” John's experience being a vocal director, being casted as Mud and Jack in The Gaslight district and having to keep his mouth shut about being involved when we first met and of course, we talk about general voice acting tips, working within your vocal budget and how speaking a lower tone is actually worse for your voice._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Ujjwal Rai, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about how feeling lost and without a sense of purpose began Ujjwal’s incredible journey as a filmmaker. How Ujjwal originally wanted to create just ONE short film and then call it a day, with absolutely no prior studies or experience in the film industry to now writing, directing and pitching his very first feature film. We also talk about How the simplest ideas can come from everyday objects, how Ujjwal doesn’t consider himself a writer, the hilarities of losing your voice and coughing on set and of course, how Ujjwal realised that not being Australian is what makes him unique._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Join David and special guest, Cheslea aka Snips 'n' Stripes, for today’s episode of YoungStars. In today’s episode we talk about how dressing up in bed sheets started Chelseas cosplaying journey, Chelsea's interest in filmmaking and animation, how we met over some tea and crumpets but apparently that wasn’t the first time we met?? HHMMM?!!! We also discuss our love for a galaxy far, far away and for the apprentice of Anakin Skywalker, how cosplaying can feel like a competition and of course Chelsea shares her creative process of creating cosplay, from early sketches to duct tape.  It will make sense, trust me._______________________________________________________INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youngstarspodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==