CHOOKAS
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -CHOOKAS! The show where we spread the love amongst the creative industry by interviewing artists about their journey and wishing them "Chookas" on their future endeavours!
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ep.21: Bryce Bofinger (Playwright)
June 10, 2021 04:06 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBBryce Bofinger, a Brisbane-born, Sydney based playwright, director, performer and choreographer. He is one half of the core team behind the theatre group 180 Collective, and the writer for the KXT PopUpstairs’ show Lunch With Bernays. He is also a current participant of KXT's Laboratory and Step Up programs. Bryce graduated from NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts (Writing for Performance) course in 2020. Prior to NIDA, he completed a BFA (Drama) at QUT, over the course of which he also part...
ep20: Priscilla Doueihy (Lebanese Australian Actor)
May 20, 2021 01:51 - 1 hour - 115 MBPriscilla is an Lebanese born Australian (moved to Australia when she was 13). Priscilla is a creative but her roots lie in acting. She got her qualifications from the Actors College of Theatre & Television (ACTT) in Sydney and the MET Film School in London. While in London, Priscilla starred as Portia in The Merchant of Venice and Cecelia in Widows for the London Contemporary Theatre. Her recent theatre credits include Samah Sabawi’s award winning play Them and David Finnigan’s 44...
ep.19: Camilla Turnbull (Sydney Director)
May 05, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBCamilla is a non-binary artist working across theatre, film and media. They reside and work on Gadigal land. They are committed to telling new stories in innovative ways. Theatre credits include INTIMET at Shopfront Arts Co-Op as part of the Artslab residency program, Avocado Smash for Sydney Fringe Festival, and multimedia work for Hero and Companion at the Old 505 Theatre with Glorious Thing Theatre Co. They are a joint recipient of the 2019 Sydney Fringe Festival Tour Ready awa...
ep18. ALESSIA FRANCISCHIELLO (A Sydney Director from Italy)
April 21, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBToday we have a special guest by the name of Alessia Francischiello. Alessia is an Italian photographer and filmmaker, is a multi award winning writer, and the executive producer and director of the short film 'Deep Pockets, Empty Hearts' which is to be released in (2021). From 2017 she worked with businesses and brands in Sydney, to produce and shoot powerful images and videos, which she curated herself from concept to final product. Her clients portfolio includes UTS Startups, Gil...
ep18. ALESSIA FANCISCHIELLO (A Sydney Director from Italy)
April 21, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBAlessia Francischiello, in an Italian photographer and filmmaker, is a multi award winning writer, and the executive producer and director of the short film 'Deep Pockets, Empty Hearts' which is to be released in (2021).
ep17. BEN MURRAY (Actor)
April 16, 2021 07:09 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBCHOOKAS is back! and today we have a special guest by the name of Benjamin Murray. Being born in Auckland, New Zealand but having spent extensive time in London certainly makes for an interesting voice in Benjamin. He received undergraduate training at The National Theatre Drama School in Melbourne, and postgraduate training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He is an actor and voiceover artist based in Sydney with 15 years' experience across the UK and Australasia. He ...
ep16. AMELIA CONWAY (Web Series Director)
March 31, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBWELCOME BACK! Today we have a special artist by the name of Amelia Conway. Amelia Conway is a Sydney based actor, writer and filmmaker. We discuss with her about how she got creative itch. She was on her way to being in the fashion industry and then took slight left turn and pursued a different creative path which was acting. Also spoke about mental health and some of the challenges she faced when she switched paths. We also happy to announce that she has recently Wrote, Produced, A...
ep15. BEC SHORTT (Pop Musician)
March 25, 2021 02:56 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBCHOOKAS IS BACK!!!! Today we are joined by Bec Shortt! Bec is a pop singer-songwriter from southwest Sydney, who has emerged from the worlds of dance and martial arts to embark on a solo music project by her stage name Cami Bex. Off the back of her recent song release, Falling for A Star, we talk about her artist journey and how she has applied the mindset techniques she teaches people in order to keep a level (and positive) head in the industry. A long-time life coach to high achi...
ep14. JOHNNY FLAWS (Musician)
March 04, 2021 01:27 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBJohn is building a career for himself in multimedia with the goal of producing creative content, advertisment and promotional material. On top of this he manages to write all the music and organise the ins and outs of 2 musical acts, one being "Hair metal" the other being what he describes as "Disco Space Rock." Finding the time to juggle such time consuming projects and find a healthy work to life balance isn't an easy feat. We chat to him about how he stays motivated and prevents ...
ep 13. TAUFEEQ AHMED SHEIKH (Sydney Actor & RAdio Host)
February 19, 2021 06:28 - 44 minutes - 82 MBTaufeeq is an actor, writer, director living in Sydney. He is a weekly story writer & radio presenter on 89.3 2GLF FM Kehte Sunte. As Actor, Taufeeq has worked with theater groups like Lane Cove & North Shore Theatre Company, including South Asian theatre companies such as Heart & Soul Productions, Adakar Theatre, Nautanki Theatre amongst others. He has directed plays like #Metoo & The Eye of the Storm, for the Short+Sweet Sydney Festival 2019 both graced with a podium finish & Don'...
ep12. EDRIC HONG (Sydney Actor)
February 12, 2021 00:14 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MBFrom his early days as an accidental actor, starting with a year-long national tour of Peasant Prince: Story of Mao's Last Dancer (Monkey Baa Theatre Co, winner of Sydney Theatre Awards Best Production for Children, 2016), Edric has been steadily honing his stage and screen craft with credits spanning across theatre, films, shorts, commercials and corporate training. He recently wrapped shooting as a principal cast for upcoming SBS miniseries New Gold Mountain (Goalpost Pictures, 20...
ep11. Kanishka Perera (Storyboard Artist)
February 04, 2021 02:41 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBSAM SOCIALS: Instagram - @Storyofkan HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr CHOOKAS SOCIALS: Instagram - @CHOOKAS_PODCAST Make sure you reach out and say CHOOKAS! :) TIME STAMP: Time Stamp begins AFTER intro finishes. 0.56 seconds difference. 0:00 - Introduction of who Kan is. 5:00 - What is Storyboarding and why is it so important in Film/Television? 13:31 - Why do drawings get changed in storyboards? 15:50 - How does struggle play in...
ep10. SAM HAFT (Acting Coach)
January 28, 2021 00:39 - 46 minutes - 85.5 MBSAM SOCIALS: Instagram - @shaftyhaft HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr CHOOKAS SOCIALS: Instagram - @CHOOKAS_PODCAST Make sure you reach out and say CHOOKAS! :) TIME STAMP *begins after introduction.* 0:00 - Sam Haft Introduction. 0:04 - Importance of a Director. 0:07 - Advice for people that haven’t done a film or a play before (what to expect) 0:10 - How important is acting technique? 15:20 - Mentors Sam Haft has had. 17:20 - H...
ep9. LEONARD SUN TIEN-NOH (Australian Actor)
January 20, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBLEO SOCIALS: Instagram - @leonard.sun.actor HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr CHOOKAS SOCIALS: Instagram - @CHOOKAS_PODCAST Make sure you reach out and say CHOOKAS! :) TIME STAMP 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Leonards play he is currently in (link Below - Play runs until the 23rd of January) - twelfth night. 4:03 - How to establish a character as an actor along side the director. 12:05 - Process of collaboration within establishing a ...
ep 8. Actors BURNOUT and how to deal with it
January 14, 2021 05:46 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MBHOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr CHOOKAS SOCIALS: Instagram - @CHOOKAS_PODCAST Make sure you reach out and say CHOOKAS! :) TIME STAMP: 0:00 - New Play the boys watched. 4:00 - Why do we burn out as creatives? 14:30 - The Process: What kind of creative are you? 22:20 - Trust the Process. 24:00 - Getting over writers block. 26:00 - Things to do during downtime. 30:00 - How James and Neil Bring themselves out of burnout stages. ...
ep 7. DANIEL KHAN - VFX specialist for The Lego Movie, Mandelorian and now Space Jam 2!
January 06, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBDANIEL SOCIALS: Instagram - @dan.k___ HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr CHOOKAS SOCIALS: Instagram - @CHOOKAS_PODCAST Make sure you reach out and say CHOOKAS! :) TIME STAMP 0:00 - Introduction of the guest. 2:26 - What Daniel Does as a VFX employee of Disney. 9:00 - The Hollywood Films Daniel has worked on. 17:00 - Has Daniel had a mentor? 21:00 - Dealing with unsupportive parents. 31:00 - CHOOKAS - The next VFX Hollywood Movies...
ep 6. MONIQUE MUSKENS - Film Makeup.
December 30, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBMonique is adaptable to all environments, being qualified in Film, Television, Theatre, and Bridal makeup, while also offering both hair and wig styling. She is up to date with the latest trends, products, ingredients, and manufacturing processes, meaning you are guaranteed expertise with an eye for detail. Since graduating, she has worked on countless short films, music videos, and TV series’. She has also taken charge of the makeup crew on large scale Theatre productions, and wor...
ep 5. NAFEES NAZIM - How to go from sales to a Hollywood movie.
December 24, 2020 04:45 - 46 minutes - 86.2 MBTIME STAMP 00:00 - Introduction: Getting to know Nafiz. 15:00 - Networking through social media as an actor. 19:00 - Nafiz give CHOOKAS to these two particular colleagues. Dave & Harvey (Director and producer for public hive) 22:00 - The Goal of CHOOKAS. 25:00 - What you should remember as an actor. 28:00 - Accents and cultural name changes for roles. 35:45 - Spreading positive energy. 38:25 - Being an Extra on set and understanding Managers + Directors. 41:00 -...
ep 4. Dealing with stage fright
December 16, 2020 12:03 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBTIME STAMP 0:00 – Introduction. 3:00 – Stage Freight and how to deal with your anxiety of performance. 19:00 – tricks to help you remembering your script lines. 26:00 – what Audience should you cater to? 33:00 – Imposter Syndrome and how it affects creatives. 40:00 – Outro. CHOOKAS. HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr Make sure you FOLLOW. Presented By FIVE8DIGITAL.
ep 3. Hamilton 2021 and performing live
December 10, 2020 00:28 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBTIME STAMP 0:00 – Introduction. 0:03 - Restrictions are being lifted and how it effects the Arts community. 12:32 – Why aren’t Arts Grants more transparent? 15:00 – Best Sydney Live Plays of 2020 and 2021. 37:00 - National Theater of England is releasing plays online. 43:00 – Neil Parikh’s thoughts on the path forward for the Australian Theatre industry. 48:28 – James Hartley increasing opportunity for Persian Actors. 50:00 – Wishing CHOOKAS to these people... HOS...
ep.2: ROELENE COLEMAN - Juggling acting and her own business
December 03, 2020 01:06 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBin this episode we are joined by Roelene Coleman, who is an Australian/South African actress and model. She is best known for her lead role in independent feature film, Short Distance which won the Maverick Movie Award - Best Ensemble in 2017. Roelene's featured in numerous short films such as Sisters, Gangsters Inc and Charlie & Sam. Hope you guys enjoy and don't forget to share.
ep.2: ROELENE COLEMAN (Juggling acting and her own business)
December 03, 2020 01:06 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBCHOOKAS! The show where we spread the love amongst our industry by interviewing artists about their journey and wishing them Chookas on their future endeavours. HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr Make sure you FOLLOW.
ep.1: CHOOKAS at first sight
November 24, 2020 05:53 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MBCHOOKAS! The show where we spread the love amongst our industry by interviewing artists about their journey and wishing them Chookas on their future endeavours. HOSTS SOCIALS: Neil Parikh - @neil.p_creations James Hartly - @hartleyjamesr Make sure you FOLLOW.