Beyond Reel Talk

Rashaana Shah is an actor and producer with experience in Hollywood and Bollywood. In this episode, we discuss her exciting but also challenging journey, from the moment she ran away from her traditional Indian home to pursue a career in cinema. We talk about the differences between Hollywood and Bollywood, the struggles of independent filmmaking, and Rashaana’s desire to tell real and complicated stories like Line of Control. We also touch on the hardest parts of producing, motivation, rejection, sacrifices, and working with the amazing Danny Trejo.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Running away from home10:16 - Getting into cinema12:30 - Bollywood19:42 - Song and dance in Bollywood23:47 - Decision to move to the USA30:31 - Moving to producing37:03 - Hollywood vs Bollywood40:07 - Independent filmmaking49:38 - Stories to tell50:01 - Line of Control52:04 - Complicated stories57:21 - Hardest things in producing1:02:41 - Support system1:04:00 - No plan1:05:29 - Working with Danny Trejo1:08:31 - Motivation1:10:15 - Dream people to work with1:12:19 - Producing vs Acting1:15:55 - Mistakes1:18:23 - Sacrifices1:20:52 - Podcast, struggles, and acting1:25:07 - AI1:31:45 - Mission in Life / Universal Advice1:32:31 - Lasting Words1:33:55 - 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

Elliot James Langridge is a British actor known for Northern Soul, Hollyoaks, The War Below and his podcast LIFE IN FILM. In this episode, he talks about the highs and lows of an acting career, turning down another year on Hollyoaks to pursue a film that took two and a half years to happen, spending years out of work, dealing with rejection and imposter syndrome, and why resilience matters in an industry where your next opportunity can come when you least expect it.---------------------------------------If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: @LIFEINFILMPODCAST  ---------------------------------------Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/elliotjameslangridge/CHAPTERS:00:00 - Quitting Hollyoaks03:31 - Northern Soul12:59 - Getting into acting23:11 - Hollyoaks period33:05 - Dyslexia36:30 - Working with Michael Caine40:27 - Nerves40:28 - Working on KILLA BEE45:01 - Highs and lows46:11 - LIFE IN FILM podcast57:22 - Fatherhood1:00:40 - Mission1:04:36 - 4 years without acting work1:09:15 - Getting The War Bellow1:12:34 - Universal advice1:14:28 - Lasting Words1:19:55 - Where to find1:22:46 - OutroBeyond 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

Elijah Rowen is an Irish actor and producer known for playing Asbjorn in History's Vikings and starring opposite Sean Bean and Billy Zane in Sky One's Curfew. The son of artist Guggi, Bono's closest friend, he explains why growing up in a creative family never actually opened any doors for him.We talk about landing Vikings through cold-emailed self-tapes, learning stunt driving in under two months for Curfew, and losing his momentum in lockdown. Elijah also explains how he and his drama school friends built their own production company, shot a festival feature inside a single recording studio, and navigated funding and distribution. Caledonia, The Hook, making mistakes, celebrating too early, AI, vertical dramas and more.---------------------------------------If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST:https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233---------------------------------------Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thisiselijahrowen/CHAPTERS:00:00 - Opening doors07:50 - Getting into acting11:34 - First shattered dreams and getting cast in Vikings20:55 - LIFE IN FILM PODCAST AD22:04 - Working on Vikings30:38 - Looking at yourself, self-criticism, mistakes40:14 - The Curfew, stunt driving46:36 - Limitations feed creativity / Caledonia52:07 - Producing Caledonia59:47 - Celebrating small wins1:03:20 - Indie producing1:05:00 - The Hook1:14:44 - What's next?1:16:17 - Vertical dramas1:24:47 - AI1:33:00 - Advice for actors1:34:42 - Mission in life1:37:30 - Universal advice1:38:37 - Lasting Words1:40:48 - The end1:41:24 - OutroBeyond 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'm joined by casting director Nicole Ricciardi from Ricciardi Casting for a long and practical conversation about how casting really works and what every actor should know.We talk about what happens behind the scenes after an audition, how casting decisions are made, who really has the final say, why actors hear nothing after auditions, whether social media affects castability, the impact of AI on casting, and the biggest mistakes actors make without realising it.In the second half of the episode, Nicole reviews my own Spotlight profile live, explaining what works, what doesn't, and how casting directors actually look at headshots, showreels, skills, playing age and credits.Link to the Spotlight page we're looking at:https://app.spotlight.com/3016-3498-7866Topics include:• How the casting process really works• Self-tapes and in-room auditions• Casting type vs acting range• Choosing the right agent• Social media and castability• AI in the casting industry• Spotlight profile review• Headshots, showreels and playing age• Common audition mistakes• Practical advice for actorsNicole's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ricciardicasting/Ricciardi Casting Website:https://www.ricciardicasting.com/about---------------------------------------If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST:https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233---------------------------------------CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction00:00:40 - Nicole's Journey and credentials00:03:27 - Why Casting?00:05:39 - Plan for the episode00:06:16 - The Hardest Part of Casting00:09:43 - The Casting Process00:13:03 - How Many Actors Get Seen?00:15:27 - LIFE IN FILM Podcast Ad00:16:37 - We have to consider EVERYTHING00:20:43 - Let Go of the Outcome00:21:59 - When to Contact Casting Directors00:25:14 - Who Really Makes the Decision?00:27:27 - Fighting for Actors00:29:54 - Profile Red Flags00:33:02 - Talent vs Professionalism00:34:02 - Intangible / Experience 00:39:28 - Can One Bad Audition Hurt?00:41:48 - Damaging Your Reputation00:42:22 - Mistake that affects your castability00:44:14 - Casting Type00:48:33 - Self-Tapes vs Auditions00:50:04 - Self-Tape Advice01:08:17 - In-Room Auditions / Nerves01:19:08 - Are Actors Trying Too Hard?01:23:45 - Choosing the Right Agent01:30:11 - Social Media01:38:31 - AI & Casting01:43:30 - Spotlight Review01:45:50 - Bio01:47:37 - Headshots and photos01:51:01 - Filters: Location, Heritage, etc.01:52:13 - Playing Age01:54:40 - Showreels01:56:20 - CV & Credits / CUT SCENE01:58:10 - Accents and skills01:59:42 - Which skills to invest into?02:04:30 - Training02:05:30 - Final Advice02:07:56 - Lasting Words02:10:18 - Where to Find Nicole01:11:00 - OutroBeyond 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

Daniel Everitt-Lock is a cinematographer and the director of the documentary Our Planet, The People, My Blood.We talk about the lasting impact of nuclear weapons testing and the people whose lives were affected by it. Daniel shares the stories behind his documentary, which looks at the experiences of nuclear test veterans, downwind communities, Indigenous people, and families across the USA, the UK, Australia, and other parts of the world.We discuss the making of the documentary, the challenges of researching these stories, the reaction from UK Parliament, government lies, the Merlin database, and the fight for recognition and justice.We also talk about Daniel's journey into cinematography, storytelling, rejection, and the ups and downs of working in the film industry.https://linktr.ee/atomicblooddocCHAPTERS:00:00 - Victims of the nuclear test in the USA02:55 - How the idea of the documentary was born07:30 - Consequences of nuclear tests around the world12:49 - Why tests on humans?17:20 - Making of 'Our Planet, The People, My Blood'22:50 - Reaction and consequences24:54 - Research and sources27:31 - Marshallese nuclear testing consequences31:45 - Scale of testing34:34 - Soviet Union Tsar Bomba testing39:07 - Why so many?41:06 - Parliament / Merlin database46:09 - Struggles of making 'Our Planet, The People, MyBlood'50:00 - Cinematography52:43 - Getting into storytelling53:31 - Acting and struggles of actors59:55 - Behind vs in front of a camera1:02:54 - Mentor1:04:41 - Cinematographic language and inspiration1:09:55 - Scale of productions1:11:16 - Plans for the future1:11:51 - Rejection1:12:32 - Mission1:15:04 - Sacrifices we do for art1:23:05 - Next screenings of 'Our Planet, The People, MyBlood'1:23:38 - Universal advice1:27:09 - AI1:29:57 - Lasting Words1:31:20 - 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

Sofia Priolo is an American actor, classically trained ballet dancer, classical singer and choreographer based in London. In this episode we talk about her childhood in Alabama, discovering dance at a young age, and the discipline and toughness that came with ballet training.We also discuss storytelling through movement, the connection between dance and acting, choreographing “A Time for Everything”, and the differences between the UK and American acting industries. Sofia shares why she chose London over New York, the pressure artists put on themselves, and how important it is to recognize your worth both as an artist and as a person.The conversation also touches on stage vs screen acting, Timothée Chalamet’s recent ballet and opera backlash, balancing different creative passions, and the quiet role faith and belief can play in staying grounded through an unpredictable creative life.---------------------------------------If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST:https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233---------------------------------------Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sophia.priolo/YouTube channel:@sophiapriolo2937CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:48 - Intro03:02 - Childhood in Alabama05:21 - Passion to tell stories07:25 - Recognising a talent in dancing13:30 - Toughness and discipline in ballet18:58 - Timothée Chalamet ballet and opera backlash23:00 - LIFE IN FILM Podcast ad24:10 - Ballet, classical singing, acting, choreo: where is your passion?28:42 - Dance language35:40 - Casting dancers is like casting actors36:52 - Choreographing “Time for Everything”40:15 - Why London over New York?43:10 - UK vs American style of acting49:31 - Wrapping up on UK vs US53:39 - Recognising your worth as an artist and a person1:02:00 - Artist’s identity, privilege and taking it too seriously1:09:44 - What not to ask actors1:13:44 - Stage and screen1:15:09 - Dancing vs acting vs choreo… vs writing1:18:05 - Writing “Mine here”1:20:31 - What’s in the future?1:23:48 - Overachieving?1:27:12 - The story of the The Sophia Boot by LaDuca1:33:11 - Mission in life1:35:41 - Universal advice1:36:56 - What is happiness?1:40:38 - Lasting Words1:44:31 - 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 

Tino Orsini is an actor working across theatre and screen.In this episode, he talks about playing Banksy in Ted Lasso, his early life, and how he got into acting. He also shares his time in Los Angeles, why he left, and what it was like coming back to London and continuing his career.We get into the difference between theatre and screen, dealing with rejection, and why making your own work can make a real difference. He talks about his one-man show Ghosts of West Hollywood, which he wrote and is preparing to perform, along with the day-to-day reality of self-tapes and commercials.We also touch on preparation, staying truthful in performances, and what success means to him as an actor.---------------------------------------If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: @LIFEINFILMPODCAST  ---------------------------------------Websitehttps://https://www.tinoorsini.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinoorsiniofficial/CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:03 - Intro01:16 - Playing Banksy on Ted Lasso04:20 - Roots, childhood, getting into acting11:32 - Time in Los Angeles16:58 - LIFE IN FILM ad18:12 - Career after LA19:30 - Theatre vs Screen24:26 - Surviving the industry and rejection29:32 - Creating own work31:50 - Ghosts of West Hollywood35:01 - Commercials and self-tapes39:15 - One man show40:49 - Festival life46:00 - Actor's life: Resilience, truthfulness55:42 - Preparation, technique59:26 - Pleased to Kill You short film1:01:53 - Best projects1:02:29 - Success for an actor1:03:52 - Hardest shoots1:05:55 - Dream project1:07:00 - Dream directors and actors1:08:16 - Mission1:11:15 - Universal advice1:12:25 - Lasting Words1:15:11 - 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

Akie Kotabe is a Japanese-American actor known for The Batman, Andor, Silo, Gran Turismo and Mad Men.In this episode, we talk about growing up in America with Japanese roots, how he got into acting, and what it takes to build a long career in the industry.Akie shares his experience of living in Los Angeles as a working actor, dealing with rejection, casting, and how an acting career often means constant hustle and a lot of sacrifice. We also talk about theatre, his experience working with Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson, as well as voice work and screen acting.We also get into working on projects like Cyberpunk 2077, Andor, Silo and The Batman — including his experience working with Common on Silo, what those sets were like, how certain roles came about, and which projects stayed with him the most.---------------------------------------If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST:https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=41ab5c6d74964e2---------------------------------------Website: https://www.akie-kotabe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akiekotabe/YouTube channel: @AkieKotabe  CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:50 - Intro02:46 - Youth in America. Japanese roots.06:39 - Getting into acting11:33 - Success and survival as an actor23:52 - LIFE IN FILM ad25:06 - Living in Los Angeles as an actor31:49 - Working on MAD MEN34:16 - Authenticity in casting / Tokyo Vice38:43 - Small world40:24 - Theatre42:00 - Moon for the Misbegotten56:42 - Voice Over1:02:12 - Working on (and playing) Cyberpunk 20771:09:39 - Rejection1:15:56 - Casting type1:18:18 - Working on THE BATMAN1:23:08 - Working on ANDOR1:26:58 - Costumes/suits in films1:31:42 - Working on SILO1:39:37 - Apple TV1:42:27 - 18831:46:30 - Favorite projects1:49:00 - Working on Gran Turismo1:52:43 - Midgets VS Mascots1:55:42 - Dream projects1:56:15 - Best people to work with2:02:05 - Mission in life2:05:56 - Universal advice2:07:29 - Lasting Words2:10:40 - Japanese culture2:14:14 - America2:17:11 - Anything in the pipeline?2:18:18 - Contact informationBeyond 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

Áine Rose Daly is an actress and musician known for her roles in Boiling Point, Amazon's Hanna and The Physician 2.In this episode, we talk about her last couple of years of self-work, including OCD, therapy, and coming off medication, and why mental health is an ongoing process. We also get into hers (and any actor's) struggles.Áine shares stories from working on The Physician 2, what it was like working with Tom Payne and Emily Cox, scenes that didn’t make the cut, challenges on set, and her first big red carpet moments. Tickets to the short film screening:https://princecharlescinema.com/film/31617321/scroobius-pip-presents-an-evening-of-short-films-and-short-conversatio/Instagram: @ainerosedalyYouTube music channel: @ainerosedaly2220  CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up01:34 - Intro03:34 - Two years of self-work06:15 - OCD, therapy, and getting off meds15:40 - When is it time to get ff meds?22:43 - Mental health is hard work37:21 - Acting career and struggles44:06 - Acting vs Music48:20 - Working on The Physician 27:06 - The cast, Tom Payne, Emily Cox1:03:18 - Cut scene1:05:49 - Biggest challenges on set1:10:51 - Red carpet experience1:13:38 - Making "More Than It Hurts"1:21:15 - Music. Releasing "Reprise"1:24:36 - Filmmaking plans1:27:01 - Lasting Words... almost1:30:51 - 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

Best moments of season 2 of Beyond Reel Talk podcast. Andrey Rogozin and his guest discuss life, mental health, acting industry, struggles of actors, life of creatives, AI and more. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:58 - Tom Basden about “The Ballad of Wallis island”08:34 - Kirsty Averton and Andrey on struggles of actors26:43 - Kayne Lee Harrison about hustling his way into the industry31:23 - Natalia Kostrzewa about the struggles of Eastern Europeans37:07 - Fiona Hampton about working on "Kingsman: The Secret Service"46:43 - Tara Hoyos-Martinez about winning Miss Universe GB1:02:06 - Jim Shields about AI1:09:21 - Micah Abna about schizophrenia and mental health1:18:46 - Sevket Cerkez about fighter's mindsetBeyond 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