Actors Making It
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast about actors and film makers and what they do to “Make It” in this industry we all love so much. We typically tackle conversations around mental health, the jobs we do to pay the bills, the hard decisions we have to make like going to work or working on your audition, dreams, goals, sacrifices and much more.
Join me, Danny Barton, as I explore the journey of Actors Making it.
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Gary Boulter on Acting as a Sole Trader and Corporate Entertainment
September 15, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBThis weeks guest is the ever charismatic, loveable, laughable Gary Boulter. Gary is an actor, event MC, murder mystery host and just a wonderful guy. In this weeks we talk about Gary’s approach to keeping motivated, viewing his craft as a business and him being a sole trader. There is also some interesting stories about sights he’s seen on walking tours around the rocks in Sydney and an “indecent proposal” in the blue mountains. We also talk about Gary’s experience with WeAudition. If y...
Daniel Wilson on when acting is no longer a side hustle and following your heart
September 08, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week I chat with Aussie Actor, Daniel Wilson… who, has beaten me to a handful of commercial gigs that we both auditioned for over the years. Daniel and I first met on the set of Steve Khuory's AFTRS graduate film Bimbalo, it was a very different time! Since then, Daniels career has gone from strength to strength. In this weeks episode we talk about Daniels decision at age 33 to finally follow his heart and pursue a career in the arts. 7 years on, Daniel is being cast in commercials a...
Shah Hussain from Pro MMA Fighter to Stunt Man and Actor
September 01, 2022 22:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week I speak with actor, stunt man, retired MMA fighter and family security detail Shah Hussain. Shah is no amateur when it comes to bright lights having had a successful career as a pro MMA fighter, however he’s swapped fighting rings for ring lights. After years as a pro fighter and being encouraged by a friend Shah has made the transition to acting and stunt work later in life. Now in his 40’s with a family and also the security detail for an important family… Shah is trying his hand...
Mariama Bojang - The Articulate Autistic Actor on marketing yourself to get noticed
August 25, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBThis weeks guest is British actor Mariama Bojang. Now Mariama has coined herself “The Articulate Autistic Actor” She has an interesting story on how she can promote herself and get her dream part on some well known UK Soap Operas. I won’t go in to details here, but you can hear all about her unique marketing idea in the episode. As always, thanks for listening to actors making it and good luck on your journey to making it. You can follow Mariama on Instagram You can also follow Actors Ma...
Stephen Stallone on making your own work and using it to market yourself to the right people.
August 18, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBStephen is a London based Actor/commercial model. Since completing training at Kingdom School of Arts 2014/2015 he has gone onto perform at the Arcola theatre London, The Courtyard theatre in ‘Undercover’, and Brookside theatre in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’. He has previously been cast as Detective Douglas in CBS network show Killer Cops and most recently in Feature film ‘The Stranger In My Bed’ Directed by Giles Alderson due for nationwide release at the end of the year. Prior to this his ...
Angela Blake on Mobile Film Making and Smart Fone Flick Fest - SF3
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis weeks guest is SF3 Festival Director Angela Blake who only ever set her sights on a career in the arts. With dreams of young talent time, Angela has forged a successful career in the arts and is quite the multi-hyphenate having garnered experienced as a writer, actor, dancer, director and the list goes on. Tune in to this episode to hear about Angela's journey to Making it, but also some great tips if you want to make a film for a festival. Head to https://sf3.com.au/ to get...
Craig Baldwin on Becoming a Theatre Director and what's involved
June 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis weeks guest, began his career with a desire to act. He applied to and was successful in an entry to The Juilliard School based in New York City. A world leader in performing arts education. Craig has lived and worked in the USA forging a career in the arts until the pandemic hit and he made his way back to Australia. These days though, while still acting Craig pivoted to a career as a theatre director where he most recently directed “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” for Outhouse Theatre C...
William Prescott on the seduction of Hollywood and the reality of landing in LA as a fresh face
June 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWill is a highly accomplished actor in the throws of making it in LA. He has already worked on the Warner Bros hit show The Sex Lives of College Girls and the upcoming Netflix film We Have a Ghost starring Anthony Mackie and David Harbour. Will talks to us about how to get your start in LA and the emotional roller coaster that comes with succeeding as an actor. In this weeks episode we talk about Williams mental health journey around other peoples ideas of what making it is, trying to find t...
Wayne Tunks on writing yourself the best parts and being true to who you are
June 02, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week I have a chat with writer, director, actors of theatre and screen, teacher, radio host and filmmaker, Wayne Tunks. In this weeks episode we talk a lot about developing your own works. Wayne wasn’t being cast all that much and decided to write himself all the best parts and has amassed an impressive portfolio of works that he has developed from plotting through to shooting and doing the festival circuits. On the topic of making your own content, if this is something you are thinki...
Lulu Quirk on starting young, convincing her parents to go to performing arts school and the hustle
May 26, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBThis weeks guest is just 18 years old and has already racked up some amazing credits in some amazing home grown series such as Frayed, Born to Spy and most recently Barons. When I tell you this actor has the type of drive and determination that is enviable, I don’t think that is enough to do her justice. Honestly, I think if I hustled half as much as Lulu Quirk, I wonder where I would be… Lulu is so incredibly likeable and passionate about this game that I just know she is going to go fa...
Danny Barton on becoming homeless, being dropped by an agent and being told he is too big to act
May 19, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBSoooo this episode feels a little self indulgent to be honest with you BUT number of people recommended telling my story on the podcast and well, Rachel Baker from the ‘Don’t be so dramatic’ podcast agreed to interview me for Actors Making it. I will let you decide if this is or is not an interesting episode cause really its just my story. Rachel and I talk about my journey to the UK the first time I moved and how I had no idea what I was doing or what it took to make it. Becoming homeles...
Nathanial Hall on navigating an acting career as a HIV positive gay man.
May 12, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBA couple of weeks ago I had a really wonderful chat with Nathanial Hall who has appeared in major LGBT TV Shows "Cucumber" and "It's a Sin" In this weeks episode we talk about how Nathanial turned his experience of contracting HIV into a an award winning theatre production, growing up gay and what that has meant to his career and choices he has made. His theatre company and also some advice for those people that may be struggling with their own diagnosis and what that may mean for their c...
Josh Margulies on being present and getting physical to combat mental health hurdles
April 14, 2022 21:39 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBThis weeks guest is the very chilled Hawaii born, LA based actor Josh Magulies. Josh has been grinding for about 20 years and forging a career in the industry though it wasn’t until he moved to LA in 2008 that he felt like he could start calling himself an actor. In this weeks episode we talk about how Josh gets physical to deal with any mental health hurdles he may have, the moments of his career where he already feels he has made it and how being present above all else is whats impor...
Paul Talbot on his 10 step Road Map to Making It
April 07, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis weeks guest is Paul Talbot who moved to Sydney from Brisbane a little over two years ago and has been going from strength to strength. In this episode we talk about going all in and focussing completely on acting above all else. His hustle which saw him shoot over 200 short films in 3 years and what I found really interesting, which is his 10 step roadmap to making it. Which I think if you’re a goal oriented person is a great way of tackling your career. What is important to note ...
Monday Musings - Should you list extra work on your profiles?
April 04, 2022 05:46 - 7 minutes - 3.8 MBI had a question from regular listener, Christina Kim about working as an extra and I thought it was interesting and worth taking about. The comment: I'm glad you and David mentioned how extra work can still be an avenue to earn income as an actor and be on set. The question: Any thoughts on putting it in your resume/casting profiles/imdb though? I hear casting directors don't take you seriously if you list extra work. In this quick episode I talk about my personal experience around the v...
David John Clark on bing a "Late Bloomer Actor" and fitting it in around a 30 year public service career
March 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis weeks guest is Adelaide native, David John Clark. What I love about the conversation with David is how humble and down to earth he is about his acting journey. At the time of recording David was still waiting for what he terms a “professional paid acting gig” yet by his definition, is already making it in the industry. Why? Because he is doing it, he Is loving it and he is enjoying the process of the journey. We have a good chat about systems in society and the pressures and expecta...
David John Clark on being a "Late Bloomer Actor" and fitting it in around a 30 year public service career
March 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis weeks guest is Adelaide native, David John Clark. What I love about the conversation with David is how humble and down to earth he is about his acting journey. At the time of recording David was still waiting for what he terms a “professional paid acting gig” yet by his definition, is already making it in the industry. Why? Because he is doing it, he Is loving it and he is enjoying the process of the journey. We have a good chat about systems in society and the pressures and expecta...
Tally Vartarnian on Living and Acting with OCD and Anxiety
March 24, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBLiving with Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD and pretty sever Anxiety... Tally is making a real go of it following her passion of acting. In this weeks episode we talk about Tally's experiences with OCD and Anxiety and how it manifests for her and what that means for her acting journey. We discuss the hustle to making it in LA without an agent and how she pays the bills in between. If you enjoy this episode, consider subscribing or leaving a review If you want to follow Tally ...
Josh Futcher on making the move to LA, depression, therapy and starting out at Movie World
March 17, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBThis weeks guest is another Aussie making it in Hollywood, Josh Futcher. Josh had big dreams of making it as an actor and living on the gold coast, he did the thing that most south east Queenslanders do who wanna be actors – he got a job at warner brothers movie world when he was a teenager. It wasn’t until he was 20 that he had his first taste of the actors life and ever since he has been hooked. In this weeks episode we talk about his views on when to move to LA, his successes, how he...
Lee Shorten on O1 visas, how much harder diversity casting is now and kicking off an acting career as an Asian Aussie in Vancouver
March 10, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBLee didn't listen to his family or teachers and quit law to pursue an acting career. As someone of Asian heritage and not seeing himself represented on Australian screens, Lee packed his bags and headed for bright light and relocated to the Hollywood of the north, Vancouver to try and make it in this world of acting. In this episode we discuss all sorts such as how far the pendulum has swung regarding diversity and that it's actually harder now than it was before. We also have a really inte...
Ionica Adriana on when to say no and when to say yes to work and how that can set you up for success
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBThis weeks guest, Ionica Adriana is an English actor, presenter, host, judge, photographer, videographer and someone who isn’t afraid to put herself out there to achieve her goals. In this episode we talk about finding a job you can bare to keep at while pushing forward in your career, the business of acting, social media and its place in your career along with when to say yes and when to say no to work. Ionica is someone that throws herself into her career and has pounced on what were see...
Charlie Brooks, Eastenders fame, insecurities about her craft and how turning 40 changed her mindset
February 24, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBCharlie Brooks, aka Janine Butcher has been gracing our screens since she was but a wee teenager. When we think about actors that have just been in the industry for such a long time, it's so easy to assume that they are not experiencing the same kind of insecurities as us who are hustling to get our first big break. Well, Charlie is a great example of someone who experiences all the same thoughts that we do. Whilst landing her first big break in her teens on Eastenders, in this episode w...
Michael Henry - Bullied for his voice, never being chosen and pivoting to create a YouTube following of 170k
February 17, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBMichael Henry moved to LA with dreams of being on billboards but after never getting chosen to audition, to get the part or even act in his friends short films, he pivoted and created a successful YouTube channel. Now he's free to create as much as he likes as his channel has 170,000 followers and is monetised enough to pay for his life. It's no easy ride though, Michael is a hustler and is making it the way he has chosen to. Follow Michael Henry Instagram Michael Henry YouTube Actors...
Dominic Burgess on the pressures of auditioning, ignoring the naysayers and no back up plan
February 10, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBDominic is probably someone you could consider has made it, but just like you and me he's been through all the same things we have. Being told he needs to lose weight or that an agent doesn't know what to do with him, over coming adversity and just never shying away from his dream Dominic has been working in the industry steadily since 2005. Hailing from the UK and crossing the pond to LA quite soon after graduating drama school, Dominic is a professional and killing it on his journey...
Murisa Harba Actor, Coach, Dancer & Author of Acting with Energy Creating Brilliance Take after Take
February 03, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBLike many, Murisa migrated to LA with big dreams and a desire to make it as an actor after being inspired by dirty dancing at the age of 4. Years later, she's founded her own acting studio, written a book, founded her own acting technique, "The Chakra Approach", and learned many valuable lessons along the way. You can follow Murisa on instagram Or purchase "Acting With Energy - Creating Brilliance Take after take" from Amazon You can also follow Danny Barton and Actors Making It on I...
Benjamin Murray on Dyslexia, ADD and beating Cancer to Make It
December 09, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBBenjamin Murray is no stranger to overcoming obstacles in the pursuit of his dreams. Having developed thyroid cancer at a young age, he threw caution to the wind and chose acting rather than treatment. He also is dyslexic and has ADD which we talk about in this weeks episode along with his tips on learning lines and communicating with crews his needs. You can follow Benjamin on instagram @benjamesmuzz You can follow Danny @dannyjbarton and Actors Making it @actorsmakingit --- Send in...
Muki Zubis on diversity on screen and the discipline to make it as a full time actor
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBYou know when you meet someone and you just click and connect, and you just know that that they are your people… this weeks guest is one of those people. Muki Zubis is a Londoner living and thriving in the capital of England making her way through life as an actor a singer and just generally being an outright legend. This week we speak heavily around diversity, as a black actor Muki has had to prepare herself for life on set from expectations around makeup to type casting and questioning ...
Tim Pocock on landing his first major role without an agent and the highs and lows of acting
November 25, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBThis weeks guest has experienced the roller coaster that is being an Actor. Tim Pocock's very first film was as young cyclops in X-Men Origins, Wolverine. I have spoken recently with past guest Rachel Baker about freelancing and in this episode Tim talks about how he landed his first major role as Scott Summers without an agent. I hope you enjoy this weeks conversation as much as I enjoyed having it with Tim. Follow Tim on instagram @timjpocock You can follow Danny @dannyjbarton and...
Nick Hardcastle on financial planning as an actor and backing yourself
November 18, 2021 12:34 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis weeks guest is the ever talented Nick Hardcastle. Nick is an Aussie actor who after landing his first commercial at the tender age of 8 years old has never looked back and has been a main stay in the industry for decades. From gracing our screens on Home and Away and All Saints to directing the Short and Sweet theatre festival. Nicks heart is well and truly in this industry. From small town country boy to international artist. I hope you enjoy this weeks conversation with Nick H...
Claude Knowlton on Staying the course and auditioning in a self tape world.
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week we have our first international guest, Vancouver based, Canada Native Claude Knowlton who has been in the game 20 plus years. While acting consistently over the last 20 years, recently Claude has felt in his mid 50s, he has been reminded that anything is possible after landing a great part on CWs Super Girl. Claude gives us some great tips if you wanna try and make it in Vancouver. We talk about auditioning in a self tape world and what its like navigating the industry as an open...
Rachel Baker on Firing her agent, freelancing and finding your why
November 04, 2021 12:29 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBActor, writer, producer, podcast host, Rachel Baker is a true artist. I had a lovely time catching up this week with honestly one of my favourite industry podcast hosts. This conversation was really interesting and for all you without an agent, in this episode Rachel discussed her decision to terminate her relationship with her agent as well as how to make it as a freelancer. So if you are without an agent, I suggest keeping an ear out for the pearls of wisdom on securing work as a freelanc...
Joy Hopwood on diversity on our screens and banging down doors and never giving up
October 28, 2021 16:32 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBJoy Hopwood packed her bags and left her hometown of Perth to pursue her dreams of becoming a working actor. What spurred this dream? Well as a Chinese Australia, Joy never saw herself represented on screen and when a couple of her drama students felt the same way, Joy decided if she couldn’t see herself represented then she would be the representation that was needed in Australian Media. Now, 30 years later Joy is a founding member of the MEEA diversity committee, founded the Joy House Film...
Patrick Scott Jeffries on Quitting Acting and Finding the Passion again in his 30s
October 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBPatrick had huge dreams of making in big in Hollywood after discovering the joy of acting at a young age. Performing in the school plays and landing an agent early on in his career, he thought he was set. Fast forward to quitting drama school, giving in to the pressures of fitting in and letting toxic friendships crush his spirit, Patrick threw in the towel for many years as the pressures and impact on his mental health all became too much. Years later, he's reignited his passion and...
Miguel Sebastian on ignoring the naysayers and never giving up
October 14, 2021 11:52 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBInspired by Bruce Lee movies, Miguel has big dreams of making it big as an action star. In this weeks conversation we talk about how Miguel deals with racial stereotyping and how this isn’t something he can control, he prefers focus. on the things he can such as doing the work and honing the craft. Though he has felt the shift over the last 3 years and is pleased to see the representation in what he is watching. Grinding for over a decade, he has performed on stage at the Opera House as we...
Kate Jirelle on taking the plunge and quitting permanent work to make time for acting
October 07, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBWith everything she's achieved, you'd be forgiven for being surprised to learn that Kate's only been at this acting game for 4 years. Kate's a fighter, she fought for her first lead role in the play "Gaslight," she's fought again battles of self confidence and she's fought to keep motivated during the seasons of less work. If there is anything to know about Kate that her faith helps her keep her faith in the industry. In this weeks conversation, Kate and I talk about how quitting permanen...
Matt Young - Making it is a marathon not a sprint
September 30, 2021 12:31 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis weeks conversation is with US Born, Australian and openly proud gay actor Matt Young. Following in his older siblings footsteps, as was usually the case as a kid, Matts first experience of treading the boards was in the year 6 school play… after that he was hooked. Unlike the rest of the brood, acting stuck. Moving to NYC to study at New York University when he was 18 Matt landed his first role on Broadway within 3 months. Today we talk about stereotypes, what it was like signing an a...
Sam Haft - Actors are an essential service and we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves
September 23, 2021 13:43 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBGrowing up backstage on the West End and heckling his father while on stage in Oliver, Sam Have has been in and around performance since he was but a wee boy. He has come a long way, training at NIDA and finding the joy of teaching in his third year of study, Sam is one of the leading acting coaches in Sydney with Sydney Actors Association. In this weeks conversation, we talk about mental health struggles, that what Sam always wanted to do was "The work and do it well." Join us through o...
Jesse Aquiningo at home and not trying to hard in comedy
September 16, 2021 14:26 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBEver the funny man, Jesse is well on his way to making it. 7 years of hard graft he is racking up the IMDb credits and has already lived his dream of becoming a cowboy. You can follow Jesse on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jessedingo or follow @arcproductions.aus on YouTube and Insta. You can also follow the host, Danny Barton on instagram @dannyjbarton or the @actormakingit instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/actorsmakingit/message
Harry J Cook on Making It as a gay actor
September 10, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBGaining success early in his life Harry has been forging his career for years. Starring alongside Geena Davis in Accidents Happen was his big break in the industry. We discuss what it's like trying to Make It as a gay actor and his dreams of one day becoming Julia Roberts. You can follow harry on Instagram @harryjcook Twitter @harrycook TikTok @harryjcook You can also follow the host, Danny Barton on instagram @dannyjbarton or the @actormakingit instagram --- Send in a voice message: ht...
Anna Patch on mind setting, meditation and manifestation to make it
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week I talk to Anna Patch. Actor, Model, Podcast Host and Author. Her first experiences on set were working on Pirates of the Caribbean and Thor. Anna attributes much of her positivity and resilience to deep mind setting work, meditation and affirmations. She's no stranger to hard work and doing what it takes to achieve her dreams. You can follow Anna on Instagram or find her Website or register for her book launch and you can find all those links via her Linktree. --- Send in a voi...
Steve Khoury on getting paid to do what you love, lessons learned and the demands from film making,
February 09, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBThis weeks conversation with Steve Khoury is a look into the other side of the camera. Steve is a director, cinemaphotographer and editor. We have a chat about how he tried to fit too much into his first project, Bimbalo, working in retail and finding balance in working for clients, working with friends and also working on stuff that isn't creatively inspiring to pay the rent. You can follow Steves instagram or check out his work on his company website, Day One Productions. --- Send ...
Samantha Camilleri on defining your own value by making your own opportunities.
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this weeks conversation, Samantha Camilleri tells us about her decision to forge ahead in a career of acting though still training to become a teacher because it's a "real job.' We also talk about not only the negative reinforcements she gives herself but the doubt from friends and family after 7 years of trying to make it as an actress. If you want to see more about Samantha you can follow her Instagram or check out some of her work on her personal website. --- Send in a voice messa...
Clayton D. Moss on choosing to work over going to drama school, not holding grudges and training when the time was right.
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this weeks conversation, Clayton and I talk about his decisions to delay drama school and moving to Hollywood, checking your ego when it comes to auditions and recognising that we are all part of a larger machine. During the audition process, we are there to make the casting director look good in front of their clients. Clay also talks about choosing the right "non-acting" jobs that can allow him to pay the bills and still follow his dreams as an actor. If you want to learn more about C...
Amelia Conway on Quitting the rat race, diving into scene work and writing a series
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBIn this weeks conversation, Amelia and I delve into her decision to tackle acting head-on. Quitting her career as a graphic designer she jumped headfirst into scene work and has now written, directed, produced and acted in her own series "Roller Coaster Testers" If you want to follow Amelia on her journey, you can follow her: Instagram Roller Coaster Testers Instagram YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/actorsmakingit/message
Katrina Maskell on not being able to do it all while chasing her acting dreams
January 12, 2021 20:18 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MBJoin me and Katrina as we delve into Kat's creative processes, how she keeps herself grounded and what her big goals are as she puts in the hard work to make it in this crazy entertainment world. Kat's a dance teacher, a performer at Luna Park Sydney and invests loads of time in keeping her acting muscle taught and ready for the roles to roll on in. If you want to follow Kat's journey you can follow her at: Instagram: kittykatkreates, Her website, and The Khanz on YouTube --- Send in ...
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