Don't Be So Dramatic

With a career spanning over 40 years and multiple geographies, Tom McSweeney is an internationally renowned casting director, teacher and director. As one of Australia’s foremost casting directors, Tom McSweeney has cast over 200 Feature Films, Mini-Series and Episodic Television Productions, across three continents. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his outstanding work on The Starter Wife in 2011. He currently works with Dave Newman at McSweeney Newman Casting and holds his acting classes at The Warehouse Workshop.  Websites: www.mcsweeneynewman.com/ www.warehousestudio.com.au/ My website: www.dontbesodramaticpodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alyssa Stevenson is the founder and manager of ASM (Alyssa Stevenson Management). Lyss started in the industry as an actor and has since found a love for producing and management. She has work with such companies as First Option Pictures, Stan and Morrissey Management. Lyss aims to use the array of skills she has acquired from working with the industry's best in order to best represent creatives in all areas such as production, social media and brand partnership. Instagram: www.instagram.com/alyssastevensonmanagement/ www.instagram.com/alyssastevenson/ Website: www.asmanagement.com.au/ New Website: www.dontbesodramaticpodcast.com/ Follow me at: www.instagram.com/rachel.lauren.baker/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlia Capozza is an Actor, Producer and Director based in Melbourne. Carlia currently works as a producer and crew member for multi-ARIA nominated company, Visible Studios, and has produced multiple successful and viral projects with them over the past few years. Carlia is also the co-director of my own series which is currently in development with Visible Studios. Instagram: www.instagram.com/carliacapozza/ Website: www.visiblestudios.com.au/ Email: [email protected] Insta: @rachel.lauren.bakerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Williams is a Mindset and Performance Coach who works with highly successful Artists, Athletes and Business Leaders. Simon was a successful athlete early on in his life and after realising his career was not giving him the satisfaction he desired he then pivoted and found his calling in helping others to achieve their biggest dreams and goals. Simon is the founder of Motivation and Performance Partners (MAPP) which includes the MAPPLife podcast as well as Psych-K, a set of techniques designed to reprogram your subconscious beliefs and perceptions at a cellular level. Websites: mapplife.com/ mapplife.com/psych-k/ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mapplife-podcast/id1525516876?uo=4 Instagram: www.instagram.com/mapp_life/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel talks about how comparing your own journey to those around you and those you look up to, when uncontrolled, can have a negative effect on your own creative career.  Email: [email protected] Insta: @rachel.lauren.bakerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Strong is an award-winning theatre director and one of Australia’s most successful and influential arts leaders. Sam is currently the Chair of Melbourne Fringe and was previously Chair of Circa. Sam has also been Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre and Griffin Theatre, Associate Artistic Director of the Melbourne Theatre Company, Literary Associate at Belvoir, and the founding dramaturg in residence at Red Stitch. Sam has directed productions for all Australian State Theatre Companies, Belvoir, Griffin and the Melbourne and Sydney Festivals. His next project is the world premiere stage adaptation of Trent Dalton’s novel BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE. Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noni Hazlehurst is one of Australia's most iconic creatives. After finishing her degree at Flinders University, Noni started out on shows 'The Box' and 'The Sullivans' before presenting on the children's TV show 'Play School' for 24 years. She has also presented for many years on 'Better Homes and Gardens'. Noni is known for her work in the films 'Candy', 'Monkey Grip', 'Ladies In Black' and most recently 'June Again'. She also starred in TV series' 'City Homicide' and 'A Place To Call Home'. Noni has extensive experience in theatre with productions such as STC's 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' and her one woman show 'Mother' which is set to open on Broadway when international travel is open again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Joy is an actor and coach based in Melbourne, Australia. She is the founder of Joy Studio where she has helped countless actors book high profile jobs such as Amazon's 'Lord Of The Rings,' Lifetime's 'American Princess', 'Secret Bridesmaid's Business', 'Picnic At Hanging Rock', and 'The Family Law'. Recent feature film projects include Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley film, 'Babyteeth', 'Angel Of Mine', and 'Upgrade'. As an actor, Emily's credits include 'Neighbours', 'Tonightly with Tom Ballard', and 'The Housemate'. Instagram: @em_joyableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Beckmann is an American actress, filmmaker and coach currently based in Los Angeles. Her most recent film 'Liza Anonymous', that she both starred in and produced has been accepted into the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival and will be screened as part of their 2021 program. Danielle's coaching focuses on empowering creatives to take charge of their storytelling abilities and to work through the limiting beliefs standing in the way of their dream career. Danielle's website: www.daniellebeckmann.com/ Liza Anonymous: www.lizaanonymousfilm.com/ Danielle's Coaching: www.thespiritedstoryteller.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/deebeck/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2015, Chicken and Chips Casting is a full service casting company for Film, Television, TVCs & New Media with offices in Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne led by Principal Casting Directors Alison Fowler & Stephanie Pringle. Recent credits include Australian pioneer film 'The Flood' directed by Victoria Wharfe McIntyre, 'Ellie & Abbie' (and Ellie’s Dead Aunt) directed by Monica Zanetti (the first Aussie film to open the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival in it's 27 year history), 'Deadhouse Dark Anthology' created by Enzo Tedeschi, 'Blood Sisters' directed by Madeleine Dyer, factual program 'Stargazing' produced by the BBC, and Short Documentary 'Bright Lights' directed by Charby Ibrahim. Website: www.chickenandchips.com.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/chickenandchips_/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/chickenandchipscastingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Zanetti is a Brisbane- born actress who has done a wide variety of work both in Australia and overseas. She is currently the voice actor for Chilli on the popular kid's cartoon 'Bluey' and is also the star of the erotic romance series 'Gabriel's Inferno'. Mel also worked on the post-apocalyptic comedy adventure film 'Love and Monsters', currently streaming on Netflix. Instagram: @melaniezanetti Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As creatives, we are known for our constant hard work to achieve what we want from our creative career. But sometimes the stress and consistent "hustling" means we lose sight of why we even started pursuing this career in the first place. I think it's important to take a step back from your work and take the time to fall back in love with your craft; to find the joy in your classes, projects and weekly tasks rather than viewing them as steps you NEED to take in order to move forward.  Email: [email protected] Insta: @rachel.lauren.bakerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After graduating from NIDA in 2010, Michael began his career leading on stage at the Sydney Opera House in roles such as King Henry in Shakespeare's 'Henry V', and Valentine Coverly in Tom Stoppard's 'Arcadia'. Since turning his attention to screen, Michael has played roles in 'Hacksaw Ridge', 'The Luminaries', and 'The Nightingale'. In 2019, Michael was nominated for an AFI/ACCTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in 'The Nightingale'. Contact Michael: [email protected] Work with Michael: https://www.michaelsheasby.com/process Subscribe to Michael’s weekly article: https://www.michaelsheasby.com/articlesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Jaggi is a Canadian-born Australian Film Producer, Director and Showrunner. Steve is most recently the showrunner and producer for the teen series 'Dive Club' for Netflix and Network 10. A few of his producing credits include the teen films 'Swimming for Gold' released by Universal Pictures and on Hulu, 'Back of the Net' which premiered at the 2018 CinefestOz film festival, and was acquired by Netflix and Disney Channel; and teen film 'Rip Tide', starring Debby Ryan which premiered at the 2017 Sydney Film Festival and was acquired by Netflix. His directing credits include 'Chocolate Oyster', which premiered at the 2018 Sydney Film Festival and was one of the most talked about films of that year. He is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Steve Jaggi Company. Website: www.stevejaggi.com/ Insta: www.instagram.com/thestevejaggicompany/ My short film: youtu.be/j2gB-RcZ3a4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pip Edwards is a professional actor, filmmaker, acting/career coach, and entrepreneur. As an actor, Pip’s television credits include Home & Away, Les Norton, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, ANZAC Girls, Wonderland and Forever Young. Her film credits include A Few Less Men, Little Black Dress, Who’s That Boy, upcoming feature films June Again, Carmen, and Death Doula, as well as numerous short films and TVCs. Theatre credits include Beverly in Abigail’s Party, and Regina in Ghosts (both with The Melbourne Theatre Company), as well as various productions with directors including Kip Williams, Imara Savage, Stephen Nicolazzo, Gale Edwards and Declan Greene. Pip runs a private coaching studio Pip Edwards Creative, where she coaches and mentors actors for auditions, screen-tests, and business/career/mindset coaching. Pip has taught extensively throughout Australia, at schools such as NIDA, Actors Centre, SAS, Sydney Film School, HUB Studio, Stagemilk, and for MEAA to name a few.   Pip has a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts from NIDA and Bachelor of Creative Arts (Filmmaking/Arts Management/Law) from Melbourne University. She has completed further extensive training in both Australia and the US, including with coaches such as Ivana Chubbuck, Larry Moss, Margie Haber, Leslie Kahn and at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. www.pipedwardscreative.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rachel talks about how years of small decisions and happenings led to booking one of her favourite guests on the podcast, the renowned Mark Morrissey. Success always seems to happen so quickly but what we don't realise is how many connections, events and decisions lead us to getting to where we want to be. We will never know what will or won't get us there until it happens and we can look back and see how many things aligned in order for us to achieve what we want.Email: [email protected]: @rachel.lauren.bakerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec Charlwood is a stand up comedian and podcast host based in Sydney. She has supported comedians such as Josh Thomas, Wil Anderson, Zoe Coombs Marr and Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharaoh. She has also performed stand-up at Splendour in the Grass, and was a feature act on Rove McManus’s live variety show The Popular Experiment. Bec’s reputation as one of best young comedians in the country saw her showcased on the Lockdown Comedy Festival stand-up series for Stan. Bec is also the co-host of the Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema podcast. Insta: @beclovesfoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Mason is a musician and composer based in Australia. Although most wouldn't necessarily know him by name, you would certainly know Roger's work. He has played and recorded with some incredible musicians and bands over the years such as Gary Numan, Models, Divinyls, Icehouse, Jenny Morris and Johnny Diesel among others and wrote Wendy Matthews hit song Token Angels. He has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame for his time with Models and more recently has been recording and touring with Steve Kilbey (of The Church band). He is also an accomplished film and TV composer and has won multiple awards and nominations in the AACTAs, AFIs and APRA awards. He is currently nominated for two APRA Awards for his score on The Commons (Stan Original Series) and he has also completed scores for The Hungry Ghosts (SBS On Demand) and The Reckoning (due out soon on Netflix).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Taylor is one of the founders of the mental health organisation, Listen Up Music. Ali and his family have a lived experience of suicide and so he has made it his life’s work to combat the stigma and provide a meaningful impact in people’s lives through the power of music. The organisation aims to empower every musician and music industry professional to develop and maintain positive mental health by running events and services that build community, facilitate storytelling and promote positive mental health. Website: https://www.listenupmusic.com.au/ Boulevarde ft. Little Green music video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftfTEGI9j-s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Herriman is an Adelaide born actor who has had success both nationally and internationally in film, TV and theatre. In the past 10-15 years, Damon has become known for playing bad, creepy, unsettled and quirky characters, but this wasn't always the case for him. Early on in his career, Damon couldn't even get an audition for these types of roles until he was able to change the industry's perception of him. Damon created a lot of buzz in the industry when he played Charles Manson in both Mind Hunter and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood in the same year. Email: [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachel.lauren.baker/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office, is a Virginia native and an accomplished musician and songwriter. After studying music at VCU in the mid 80s, Edmunds produced a music video of one of his songs that was broadcast on MTV. This experience introduced him to the film production industry where he ultimately settled in as a location scout until landing a job at the Virginia Film Office in 1997. During his time with the Film Office, Andy has worked with the most notable filmmakers of our time including Terrence Malick, Ridley Scott, Clint Eastwood and Steven Spielberg to name a few. www.film.virginia.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Moreno is an actor and podcast based in New York. Mike is the host and creator of The Actor CEO podcast where his aim is to equip actors with the tools and resources to be the CEO of their own business/ acting career. Mike has released countless episodes speaking to some of the industry's most successful creatives to learn the tips, tricks, and best practices to help actors focus on what they can control throughout their journey. Insta: @actorceo Website: actorceo.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorCEO/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Rudduck is an actor and composer currently based in Sydney, Australia. One of Matt's earliest acting roles was on the hit TV series Blue Water High where he played Joe Sanderson. Matt has some fantastic advice when it comes to auditioning, specifically in regards to owning your choices and worrying less (something we all need reminding of sometimes). Matt is also a composer and has worked on countless productions such as 'Rough Stuff and 'Spirit Of The Game'.  Instagram: @mattrudduck Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miranda Harcourt has such an amazing body of work to show for her creative career. As an acting coach, actress and director, Miranda has worked on such films as 'Lion', 'Aquaman', 'The Lovely Bones' and worked with directors such a Peter Jackson, Taika Waititi and Jane Campion to only name a few. Miranda's career started out on the NZ soap opera 'Gloss' before she became one of the first practitioners to bring Verbatim theatre to the industry. www.mirandaharcourt.com/ Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you truly believe you can have the career you desire? Or do you just hope that one day you'll get a "lucky break" and things might fall into place for you? In this episode I talk about why it's important to first and foremost believe that you can have what you want and how that is different to being ego driven. Instagram: @rachel.lauren.baker Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visible Studios is a production company based in Melbourne, run by Nick Kozakis and Timothy Whiting. One of their most recent achievements is creating the ‘Dance Monkey’ music video by Tones and I which has now reached over a billion YouTube views. Previous to starting the studio, Nick co-directed the feature film 'Plague' which played at Marché du Film at Cannes. The studio has gone on to make notable work in commercial, creative and narrative forms. For information on their current feature film, please email [email protected] Insta: @visiblestudios www.visiblestudios.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Ryan is an Australian actor who originally started out as an athlete. From a young age, Jake's goal was to make it to the Olympics for Taekwondo but when an injury saw an end to his sporting career, he found he was being led into the acting industry with the help of Bill Hunter. Since then Jake has worked on many great Australian productions such as Underbelly, Wentworth and Home and Away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan is a Director/ Writer/ Filmmaker with 18 years experience in the screen industry. Her debut feature film 'Crushed' screened at festivals around the world including Montreal World Film Festival, Miami International Film Festival and Napa Valley Film Festival before completing a successful limited theatrical release in Australia and acquisitions by Channel 10 and Qantas. Megan is also the Co-founder and NSW board member for WIFT Australia (Women In Film and Television), a not-for-profit organisation aimed at bringing gender equality and diversity to our industry.  https://wiftaustralia.org.au/ https://www.if.com.au/crushed-director-megan-riakos-blasts-aacta-awards-selection-process/ If you'd like to reach out to me, please feel free to send an email to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Ford is a high-performance mindset coach driven by a love of working with people. Her client list includes world no.1 athletes, CEOs, entrepreneurs of the year, national best selling real estate agents, actors and performing artists. Angie's work allows her to assist people in discovering where their mental blocks lie and how to overcome them in a healthy manner to achieve their highest goals. angieford.com.au/ Email: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Rouvray is an Australia actor, writer and producer best known for her series '600 Bottles Of Wine'. The series is based on true stories from Grace's dating life with a cast and crew primarily featuring female creatives. After a successful run at LA Webfest, the series has since aired on Channel 10, BBC, Virgin In-Flight Entertainment and TVNZ On Demand. Grace studied a Bachelor Of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong, where I first met her. She has also worked in casting alongside one of our industry's top casting directors, Danny Long. www.600bottlesofwine.com/ www.instagram.com/gracelaceface/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A common fear that I often feel is that if I pursue other career opportunities, I will lose my identity as an actor. The reason I sometimes feel this way is that a few years ago I started dipping my toe into the world of producing. I enjoyed producing projects, I enjoyed producing my own work so that I could also act in it. What ended up happening is that people started to approach me for producing jobs but rarely acting work. I felt like I was becoming known as a producer and that everyone was forgetting that acting is what I truly wanted to do. So I stopped producing. This fear is incredibly limiting because it shut me off to a world of opportunities that could have led me to my purpose. I have seen it in other creatives, the hesitation to pursue other creative projects because they feel it might interfere with their identity as an actor or director or writer etc. This episode is here to tell you why this fear is unhelpful and to show you that when I let go of it, I started to rapidly move forward in every area of my career. Instagram: @rachel.lauren.baker Facebook: www.facebook.com/dontbesodramaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claire van der Boom has been blessed with a career that is abundant in amazing opportunities and projects. Claire's upbringing in Broome played an enormous part in shaping the person she is today and has heavily influenced the ideas she brings to her work. Since graduating from NIDA, she has worked on such productions as 'Rush', 'Underbelly', 'The Pacific' and 'Hawaii Five-O'. Claire worked with both Joel and Nash Edgerton on the film 'The Square' and in 2011 won a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for her performance in the telemovie 'Sisters of War', directed by Brendan Maher. She has also performed in 2 Off-Broadway productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout his childhood, Eamon felt like there was something "different" about him, something that he felt couldn't fully be explored or talked about. But once Eamon witnessed Bille Brown's rendition of Oscar Wilde in 'The Judas Kiss', his interest in the creative industry opened up a realm of possibility for him. Eamon has since worked as a director, actor, writer and dramaturg for Belvoir, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre, Bell Shakespeare’s Mind’s Eye, Perth International Arts Festival, Darwin Festival, Playwriting Australia and various other companies. His production of 'Counting & Cracking' won seven Helpmann Awards in 2019, including Best New Australian Work, Best Production of a Play and Best Direction of a Play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Morrissey is one of the most successful Agents in our Entertainment Industry, representing talent such as the Hemsworth brothers, Kate Richie, Jai Courtney and Elsa Pataky. Mark's interest in the industry all started when he unintentionally auditioned for drama school whilst accompanying a friend to the audition. Since then Mark has followed his instinct and interests to attract some amazing opportunities to become the Theatrical Manager and Producer he is today.  http://www.morrissey.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Robinson is a Master Practitioner Clinical Hypnotherapist, Master Neuro-Linguistic Programmer and Life Coach. Kelly is also an actress, writer, producer and has worked in the Entertainment Industry for over 10 years. As a hypnotherapist, her work has allowed her to help a vast number of clients with issues such as stress, anxiety, pain control, public speaking, insomnia or sleep disorders as well as many other concerns. https://creativemindshypnotherapy.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Chapple is a Sydney based actor and a recent graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Ben didn't always want to be an actor but his early love of film led him to join a small sketch comedy group whilst studying law at University. A few years later, whilst in his 3rd year at WAAPA, Ben landed the role of Liam Flynn in Channel 10's 'Playing For Keeps' Season 2 where he was privileged to work with some of Australia's most prominent actors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Woodburn is a renowned voice coach who is celebrated for his vast knowledge of cultural practice and targeting that has helped so many performers, presenters and public figures to harness the power and truth from within their individual voice. Donald is the former head of voice at both the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (AFDA). His course, that is running at The HubStudio from the 17th of March 2020, can be found at www.thehubstudio.com.au/voice/donald-woodburn-the-targeted-voice/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is something I struggle with often. I find myself feeling guilty if I go through a period of time without having done something towards my career in the industry. Whether that be recording a podcast episode or filming a scene or taking an acting class. I feel like if I'm not taking steps towards my goals all the time then my success might vanish. But the reality is that we have to find time to live our life and do the things that life requires in order to be able to move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stevie Ray is a Sydney based Casting Director at the renowned McGregor Casting. Stevie has cast some amazing projects in his time including shows such as 'The Letdown', 'Diary of an Uber Driver' and 'The Moodys' and films such as 'Babyteeth', 'Lion' and 'Danger Close'. In this episode Stevie talks about how he discovered what a casting director actually does and the ways in which he navigates a job which requires a constant serving of other people's needs. www.thehubstudio.com.au/film/stevie-r…ing-workshop/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Mathews is an actor, writer and director based in Sydney who is also highly regarded as an acting coach. Ben currently teaches at AMAW, Screenwise, The Hub Studio and Acting Mastery as well as previously at NIDA. Ben has seen much success as a filmmaker and director, having won multiple prestigious awards for his short film 'Emily', web series 'BedHead', pilot 'Deadbeat Dads' and documentary 'Chrysalis'. This is Ben's second time on the podcast so I thought it would be great to hear his insights on mindset within the entertainment industry. We spend so much time dreaming big and wondering why the success we wish for hasn't happened in the time that we want. Ben and I chat about the how way you view yourself and your career and the perspective you project onto the world effects the future of your career. Finding satisfaction in the now and exercising gratitude in your current situation can have a monumental effect on the opportunities that start to come your way so to find out more, have a listen.  If you'd like to study with Ben, head to www.actingmastery.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marnya Rothe is a Sydney based Photographer who has photographed some of Australia’s most talented performing artists and many stage and film productions. Marnya has a Masters of Photography from Edith Cowan University and has had national success with her own exhibitions, being invited to exhibit in both FotoFreo and Head On Photography Festivals. Her work has also been published in various national and international magazines. She has produced promotion images and production stills for many notable companies such as Goalpost Pictures, Sport for Jove and Bell Shakespeare. www.marnyarothe.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Jackson is one of the country’s most experienced acting teachers and theatre directors. In 2011 he retired from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) after twenty seven years service to the school, and in the process trained some of the most prominent and emerging actors in the industry today. For twenty one years Kevin also taught at the American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco, and more recently at Sydney Actors School and now at The HubStudio. Graduates Kevin has taught during his time at NIDA include, Baz Luhrmann, Richard Roxburgh, Jacqueline McKenzie, Miranda Otto, Cate Blanchett, Essie Davis, Nicholas Bishop & Sam Worthington. www.thehubstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kriv Stenders is one of the most renowned and accomplished Australian Directors. He has numerous critically acclaimed and award winning shorts, documentaries, music videos, television commercials, television series and feature films to his credit. These include 'Red Dog', 'Danger Close', 'Boxing Day' and 'Kill Me Three Times' to only name a few. Kriv approaches film as if he is creating a piece of music and in this episode he explains how that process works for him and his team. Also go check out 'The Long Haul' website at thelonghaul.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The Long Haul' is the first Australian online resource geared towards taking new and seasoned actors through a step by step guide of 'what to's' after leaving drama school. Rowan Chapman, the creator of the website has spent 4 years interviewing the best Australia has to offer in the entertainment industry in order to develop key points to help actors navigate the industry as well as the mental health and wellbeing aspects that go hand in hand with the job. 'The Long Haul' will be launched on the 30th October 2019 with a launch party being held at The HubStudio in Chippendale, Sydney. All welcome to come along and say hi to myself and Rowan! Launch Party: 1pm  The HubStudio 18 City Road Chippendale, NSWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy Hicks is an Australian Casting Director at i4 Casting in Sydney. Daisy is one of the youngest members of the Casting Guild of Australia and is a CGA nominee for best casting in a short film and best casting in a TVC. Since joining casting, she has worked on many notable theatre and musical shows, films and TVCs. www.thehubstudio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Nicholls-Gidley is a renowned voice coach in Australia. She has worked across a broad range of media, including film, television, radio, voice over and theatre productions and has a strong corporate training profile, including presentation skills for Australia’s Channel 9, 10, the ABC, SBS and Fairfax Digital. Linda was a lecturer in voice at NIDA for many years as well as numerous other acting institution around the Sydney area. She is currently a coach at The Hub Studio, running frequent voice and accent workshops. www.vocovox.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Gilshenan is an Australian actor with an extensive list of screen and theatre credits to his name. He has been involved in such productions as Full Frontal, No Activity (for which he received an AACTA nomination for best performance in a TV comedy), The Moodys and Harrow as well as having toured with the Bell Shakespeare company for multiple shows. He has also worked with Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company and Ensemble Theatre (for which he received a Best Actor nomination for his role in 'Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?') On top of all of that, he is also a coach in comedy acting. Darren has created a masterclass designed to coach actors in the art of comedic performance and runs his classes at NIDA and The Hub Studio. To check out his classes you can go to www.thehubstudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neel Kolhatkar is a Sydney based performer who is best known for his stand up comedy and online social media content. Neel decided to pursue acting at a young age and has used his success in many different avenues to push his creative career forward. You can follow Neel at: www.youtube.com/user/neel30394 www.facebook.com/Neel.Kolhatkar94/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back with another short ramble, this week I thought I'd discuss some thoughts I've had about my own mental health over the past few weeks. After finishing a short film of mine I found that I was feeling really down when my logical mind was telling me I should be feeling happy. So, of course, I recorded myself thinking through that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Baker is the host of this podcast as well as an actor and producer based in Sydney. If you've be wondering who the hell the voice and brain behind this podcast is, then you're about to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.