I was so honoured to speak with Watson Rose, actor, writer, audition & dialect coach and stylistic editor. In this interview, we delve into the complexities of the film and theatre industry, discuss personal journeys, the impact of theatre school, and the differences in training between Canada and the UK.
We explore the challenges of acting in film versus theatre, the importance of authenticity, and the role of dialects in character development. We also touch on the state of the Canadian film industry, the future of storytelling, and the significance of script editing in fostering creativity and originality in writing.
Not only are there hot tips for writers working on their script, producers, directors and other creatives get some hot tips as we explore various aspects of filmmaking, including creative funding strategies, the importance of patience in the industry, and the challenges of self-validation as an artist.
An actor with an upcoming reocurring role? We obviously had to talk about her role in 'The Way Home,' sharing insights into the collaborative environment on set and the complexities of portraying nuanced characters. When you're getting scripts an episode at a time, we talk about trusting yourself and trusting the writers!
You'll want to keep watching her career grow, there's a lot of exciting things coming in 2026! You can do that by following her on Instagram [at]mydearwatsonr and through her website www.watsonrose.ca
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:45 The Journey to Acting: Finding One's Place
06:05 The Impact of Theatre School on Identity
09:00 Comparing Training Styles: UK vs. Canada
12:12 The Challenges of Film vs. Theatre
15:01 The Importance of Authenticity in Acting
17:56 The Role of Dialects in Character Development
20:51 The State of the Canadian Film Industry
24:07 The Future of Storytelling in Film
26:53 The Role of Editors in Script Development
29:55 Trends and Authenticity in Writing
44:12 Funding Your Film: Creative Strategies
47:31 The Long Game: Patience in Filmmaking
50:22 Navigating the Industry: Success and Self-Validation
53:47 The Way Home: Behind the Scenes
01:08:37 Lessons from The Way Home: Embracing Uncertainty
01:23:52 Advice to My Younger Self: Authenticity Over Validation
