30 - Act Like Yourself with Actor William Mark McCullough

Actor William Mark McCullough left behind a legal career and entered show business with no connections. Since then, he's shared the screen with the likes of Tom Cruise, Glenn Close, and Amy Adams. Mark explains why embracing himself instead of desperately trying to become a character was the key to his acting success, as well as why struggling actors should get out of the classroom and focus on booking jobs.Mark's Links:IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1151972/Instagram: @wmarkmcculloughShow Links: YouTube: @creatorsbymoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Shawn runs the collectible finance YouTube channel Reserved Investments, a low-fi, straight-shooting channel that serves as a counterpoint to the traditional online FOMO and hype surrounding comic books, graded video games, Pokemon, and other categories. Shawn has decades of experience with antiques and collectibles dating back to his formative years and feels an obligation to help others, yet despite his channel's success, he still grapples with many of the aspects of having a prominent online presence.Shawn's Links:YouTube: @ReservedInvestmentsShow Links:YouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Renowned historian and licensed Gettysburg battlefield guide Garry Adelman tells the story of how he harnessed his passion for American history and made it his career. He talks about the similarities we share with the people of the past, some ways Civil War photography still bests our digital devices, and how he uses the power of YouTube to bring the battlefield to the living room through his position with the American Battlefield Trust.Garry's Links:YouTube: American Battlefield TrustFacebook: Garry Adelman's Civil War PageWebsite: https://www.battlefields.org/Show Links:YouTube: @creatorsbymoonlight

Vic Ferrari is a retired NYPD officer and detective turned author. Following a 20-year career as working in organized crime and auto theft units, as well as responding to 9/11, he now writes about many of his stories from his time behind the badge. Some of his published books include NYPD: Law & Disorder, Grand Theft Auto: The NYPD's Auto Crime Division, and Confessions of a Catholic High School Graduate.In this episode he talks about his police career as well as the challenges and processes he uses as an independent author.Vic's LinksAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vic-FerrariGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15300117.Vic_FerrariTwitter: @vicferrari50Instagram: @vicferrari50Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicferrarinypd/Show LinksYouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Self-taught voiceover artist Nastasia Marquez tells the story of how she turned post-grad disillusionment into a sustainable creative career. In the past 7 years, she has completed over 4,000 voiceover projects for clients such as Mercedes-Benz, GE, Adidas, as well as for independent content creators. In this episode, she talks about the college dilemma, the future of voiceover, and how to get started in the industry.Nastasia's LinksWebsite: https://www.nastasiamarquez.com/YouTube: Nastasia MarquezInstagram: @nastasiamarquezShow LinksYouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Curtis Judd came from a long line of accountants, but found himself repeatedly exploring the photography section at his college library. His passion for photography opened a rabbit hole that led him to learning lighting and eventually sound as well. Seeing that knowledge on the latter was sorely lacking, he created two YouTube channels dedicated to aiding filmmakers, podcasters, and musicians with their audio issues. On this episode, he discusses audio principles, the best gear for creators, and tips for both recording and post-production.Curtis's LinksYouTube: Curtis JuddYouTube: Curtis Judd AudioShow LinksYouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Faced with mounting film school debt, Phil Ebiner turned his technical skills into an online teaching empire when he founded Video School in 2012. Since then, he has taught more than 2.5 million students photography, videography, editing, and graphic design on Udemy, Skillshare, as well as his own platform. In this episode, he talks about the new models of education, vital skills for content creators in 2022, and how giving back pays off.Phil's LinksWebsite: https://www.videoschool.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VideoSchoolOnline/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/videoschoolonlineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/video_school_online/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilEbinerEpisode LinksYouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Photographer Carmen Davailus retired from a 40-year nursing career, then turned her hobby into a second career when she launched the non-profit Doggies for Dementia to give back to those most in need. In this interview she talks about the unexpected creativity of the medical field, the challenges brought on by dementia, and giving back in retirement.Carmen's LinksWebsite: https://doggiesfordementia.org/Book: Just See Me: Sacred Stories from the Other Side of DementiaInstagram: @carmensfineartInstagram: @doggiesfordementiaYouTube: Doggies For Dementia FoundationFacebook: Doggies For Dementia Foundation Show LinksYouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Filmmaker Royce Freeman talks about his passion for writing scripts and then wearing as many hats as necessary to ensure they get made. In this interview, he talks about his unique half Jewish, half Southern roots, maintaining creative control, and why you don't have to rush to achieve a breakthrough.Royce's LinksIMDB: Royce Freeman (I)Facebook: Royce Jo El FreemanFacebook: Freeman FilmsInstagram: @roycefilmwriterShow LinksYouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight

Manchester-based podcaster Christian Reeve talks about the formation and production of his show where he carries on authentic conversations with experts and interesting people from all fields. He also talks about the courage to pursue creativity as a career, being a multi-potentiate instead of a specialist, and the current state of the saturated field otherwise known as podcasting.Christian's Links:Podcast (Apple): The Christian Reeve PodcastPodcast (Spotify): The Christian Reeve PodcastWebsite: https://www.christianreeve.com/Instagram: @christianpkreeveofficialYouTube: Christian PK ReeveShow Links:YouTube: @CreatorsByMoonlightInstagram: @creatorsbymoonlight