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Actor And AgentHow to lose your acting agent...Today it was Snejina and Jen talking about that awkward stage when you feel like you're getting nowhere with bookings. Feel familiar? What to look out for that your agent is doing everything they can. When to jump ship, how long to commit and do you actually love it enough to do something completely for free.Do you want to be famous or do you want to be an actor. Big difference for both.We catch up too but there's a goldmine of information there to hold on to a great agent and when the ti...2025-07-0359 minActor And AgentWe're back?In Actor and Agent podcast, we talk about the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week after years of not recording an episode... we are BACK.... AGAIN! We talk about how we've changed these last few years, being mums/moms (depending on where you're from) and how that fits into the industry and a good general catch up on the industry.We've definitely missed doing this and we do have plans to bring on guests, get b...2025-06-0546 min
Actor And AgentPeter Hearn - Writer, Producer & DirectorIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk about the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week Jen (No Snejina this episode as she's sunning herself - lucky duck!) interviews the lovely Peter Hearn. He's been part of the industry a while, started training as an actor and after trying (what seems like all the hats) his hand at many facets of the industry he's creating his biggest adventure yet.We talk puppets, sourcing the talent, how h...2024-02-1558 minActor And AgentBuilding, building, building...In Actor and Agent podcast, we talk about the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week after years of not recording an episode... we are BACK! We talked about where we've been the last few years, the strikes over the last year, some aims for us, something we've built together and just general banter of getting back into the swing of everything.We've definitely missed you all and talking to each other about the business side a...2024-01-231h 03
Actor And AgentNatasha Burnett - When Calls The Heart ActressIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk about the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week we had the pleasure of talking to a multi-talented actress, who is a series regular on When Calls The Heart, Natasha Burnett! We spoke last year (only just getting around to releasing these episodes) during a heatwave in Vancouver and talking through Natasha's experiences. Born in Surrey, UK, Natasha is a British actress and singer.She began her car...2022-06-1655 min
Actor And AgentTaylor Lam Wright - Child ActorIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week we are joined by an incredibly talented and inspiring young actor... Taylor Lam Wright! It's a mini-episode but such a refreshing listen to hear a child actor's perspective in the early stages of his career. He talks about training, his mindset, his process, and how his parents keep him sharp.Join the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.com2022-06-0929 minActor And AgentTalking VoiceoverIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.Is voiceover only about doing lots of different accents, impressions and voices? Also, voice-over is easy, right?We talk about how huge the industry is, the importance of training, and how important your natural voice is. The things you need to have in place to try and get into the industry and get booked.How casting is now changing within the vo...2022-06-0255 minActor And AgentMini... mini hello before tomorrow!We know it's been a while... but heads up! There's 4 episodes in the can we recorded last year in September and we'll be releasing them before we give you a full update.Tomorrow... it's voiceover! 2022-06-0100 min
Actor And AgentActor Viv Leacock Part 2 - Live Your LifeIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.Viv Leacock is back! We talk about what's been going on in Canada lately, struggles Viv has faced, talking Brit shows, ideal character he'd love to play, living your life first making you a better actor, joining When Calls the Heart and more!Our video interviews was edited by the ever so talented Joshua Young. We are eternally grateful ❤️Make sure to su...2021-07-021h 05
Actor And AgentTrevor Devall - Man of Many VoicesIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week we are joined by an insanely talented actor and voice artist... Trevor Devall! He talks about his beginnings, working on many great shows, his YouTube show Me, Myself and Die, advice he would give to newcomers. He's someone Jen looks up to a lot, not just as a friend, talented actor or even his success... but more who he is as a person. Th...2021-06-251h 01
Actor And AgentActor Viv Leacock - You Already Have it AllIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.This week we are joined by an absolutely incredible human being... Viv Leacock! He talks about his beginnings, a sentence that changed it all for him in a workshop, working with Eddie Murphy on I-Spy and the audition process for such a huge film and more. Our part 2 will be in two weeks time where we delve more into Viv's background.Our video i...2021-06-1848 minActor And AgentThe Process... From Both SidesIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.Snejina and Jen check in with each other and talk in more depth about the process of being submitted to getting an audition... and the realities. This episode is definitely to demystify the process a lot more for actors. Turning down an audition is okay but this will give you an idea of all the work that's gone into it, to get you that opportunity. 2021-06-111h 01
Actor And AgentCasting Associate - Maria Georgescu from Mayrs BrandstatterIn Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.Maria talks her journey getting into casting, from an actress herself and training in Hollywood. Really taking time to give advice she's learned from being in casting for six years and working with arguably the busiest office in Canada.We're now on YouTube! This video can be found here - https://youtu.be/xFCb3cday0QMake sure to subscribe to o...2021-06-041h 12
Actor And Agent'Ello Poppet, it's Lee Arenberg - Character actor!In Actor and Agent podcast, we talk the industry from both sides as well as being in two different countries. We discuss stories, talk to guests and give tips from our experience.Jen and Snejina are graced with an absolute acting staple... Lee Arenberg! Of course Lee has been in Pirates of the Carribean (Ellooooo Poppet!!) but he's also been in a major regular on Once Upon a Time, worked on other great shows like Seinfield, Friends, Charmed, Action, All Star Strek TV shows, Angel and many many many more.He talks about the industry f...2021-05-281h 09
Actor And AgentBulletproof Actor & Entrepreneur Ross Grant - The One and Only!Talking to the one and only Ross Grant about his career, starting ActOnThis.tv, serial killers and invisibility! Both Jen and Snejina are so impressed with Ross' enthusiasm online, motivation and drive to share as much information to actors globally. He's also just lovely and talented so it was a major win to have him on the podcast!Ross Grant is a UK based actor from Urmston, Manchester.Ross graduated from the Manchester Metropolitan University School Of Theatre in 2005. Since graduation, he's obtained credits in multiple BAFTA-winning TV series, including the critically acclaimed 'Don't Take M...2021-05-211h 12Actor And AgentAuditions, Self Tapes, Stories and Intimacy on SetAn episode where it's just Snejina and Jen talking over improving auditions, self tapes, funny and crazy audition stories and the challenge of intimacy on set (with one mini story!). Lighthearted chat from both sides - we managed to capture some on video:YouTube link here: 2021-05-141h 00
Actor And AgentJoncie Elmore - Downton Abbey and The English Game ActorWhat a pleasure to have such a well spoken gent in our ears. We talked the origins of his unusual name, his beginnings, the illustrious Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey process, what it's like to be a dad and scar stories!Joncie Elmore grew up in Cricklewood to Irish Parents from Newry.Went to St Josephs RC Primary School Maida Vale followed by St James Independent School.Trained at Manchester School of Theatre from 2007-2010.Played John Pegg in Downton Abbey and Ted Stokes in The English Game.Has worked with the BBC Radio D...2021-05-071h 21
Actor And AgentBrian Villalobos - Award Winning Actor in over 100 Films on IMDbWe get to chat with American actor Brian Villalobos and do some time travel. After some major technical difficulties at the top of the episode... we talk about Brian's recommended IMDb credit from the reams of work he's done, Snejina's favourite BG casting credit, cultural differences, Tim Horton's... The is even an Accent Off! Brian gives his best UK accent (which news flash... is awesome) and Jen goes with some U.S. accents. Laughs to be had with this one!Brian's bio:Brian Villalobos is an award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker who has appeared in more tha...2021-04-301h 14