"Diary of an Unemployed Actor"

Zuzana Spacirova is a bilingual actress (English/Slovak), performer, and creative. She has been performing on stage since the age of 15 and since her relocation to London, she has been acting professionally on both stage and screen, including critically acclaimed Twelfth Night at the Young Vic theatre and the short film I SEE that received funding from BFI and premieres on Amazon Prime in summer 2020. In 2018 she graduated from the London school of dramatic art with Advanced Diploma in Acting. 

During my talk with Zuzana, we discuss and share our experiences at being foreign actors in the UK. We talk about watching yourself on screen for the first time and overcoming insecurity at the way we look or sound to improve our on-screen performances and conquering that voice in our heads that tells us we aren't any good at something.

Find Out More About Zuzana On: 

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/zuzanspacir/
• Website: https://www.zuzanaspacirova.com/

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In my talk with Tim Watson discuss the fun ways that stage actors deal with dropped lines or bumbling on stage. He also does an excellent job of balancing a career in engineering while also pursuing acting and writing on his days off, proving that you don't need to be full-time to enjoy the creative arts. We also discuss the difference between working on student films and more professional productions. And how student films can be a lot of fun, allowing for creative opportunity.

To find out more about Tim:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timmehwatson/
• "Murder Trailer" - https://youtu.be/YiCkvtN1BBM
• "Defenders Eternal" Trailer - https://youtu.be/SRt2fG2AFRQ

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In my talk with Patricia Barnicott we discuss her long history as an actress starting at the age of 14, having to give it up for many years, then getting back into it later in life.

Still going strong at 82, she has some great stories about being on set and working as an extra, performing in musical theatre around the world. Patricia is most well-known for portraying Granny Pat, where she would interview rappers such as Sean Paul. She has worked as an extra in quite a lot of films for BBC and ITV, and other smaller films. She has also played many parts in amateur plays, pantomimes, musicals, murder weekends, and concerts. She ran a small group who went around to care homes to sing - and is still in 2 singing groups. Her singing has taken her to many places, including Disney World, Florida, with the Disney orchestra and chorus. Now in her 80s she is still performing, proving that you are never to old get do what you love.

You can find out more about Patricia:

• Star Now: https://www.starnow.ie/profile/?m_id=2776917
• Granny Pat: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniLadTV/search?query=granny+pat

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Emma Bryant started her career as a model before moving into acting. She has appeared in the film "filth" and "Game of Thrones" Emma also has also performed as a standup comedian and has some hilarious stories about her experiences in front of an audience.

We also talk about how she finds roles and the value associated with being a professional on set, and networking, and maintaining good working relationships with others. She also offers some great advice for models and actresses on how to deal with someone who oversteps their bounds.

To find out more about Emma visit:

• https://officialemmabryant.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqzJ4lcnK32YHbLghX7GTA
• https://twitter.com/TheEmmaBryant
• https://www.facebook.com/EmmaBComedy/
• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7504167/

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Neil Cohen is a playwright, television and film writer, illustrator, producer and director who has been working in the industry for over 30 years.

Neil co-wrote and co-directed with Zack Norman the once-lost now-found cult comedy film Chief Zabu, which The Hollywood Reporter calls “A Comic Time Capsule with a Timeless Punch.” He wrote and illustrated the children’s book American Gargoyles which the NY Times says is ‘Zany, Madcap, Raucous, Mischievous’ and which is now being developed as an animated Christmas Special. His non-fiction writing has appeared in Los Angeles Magazine, BUZZ, Playboy, and New Millennium, and he recently produced Myriah Marquez’ award-winning short documentary “The Diary of Being Uncomfortably Comfortable." 

To find out more about Neal visit Instagram:

• https://www.instagram.com/americangargoyles/  
• https://www.instagram.com/chiefzabu/

Watch the trailer for Chief Zabu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1knvDK-bE-4

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A former New Yorker living in Florida, Libbie Baylinson is a theatre and voice-over actress. I test her when it comes to the accents she can do, and we talk about auditing and finding roles. She has some excellent advice as a voice-over artist on finding characters and practicing voices.

Libbie shares some hilarious stories about auditioning and random things that happen on stage that people have to work through during a live performance.

You can follow her on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/libbiesvoice/

https://www.instagram.com/libbiebaylinson/

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Janine is starting her acting caring while living in New York. We discuss how student films are a nice way to get some content for showreels and to get your name out there when you are starting in film acting. And the ups and downs of working on student films.

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Maccabee has an interesting back story that started with studying theater before joining the military after 9/11. From there he did the corporate 9-5 gig before getting back into acting as a voice over artist. We have a good discussion on the many white actors now who are saying they won't do voice work for black or Asian characters.

You can find out more about Maccabee at: 

• Homepage is https://apps.voiceoverview.com/maccabee_griffin2
• Twitter https://twitter.com/MacGriff909
• LinkedIn is http://linkedin.com/in/maccabeegriffin

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Paul is proof that you don't need to live in LA or New York to make a living as an actor. He has been working as an actor out of Utah for the past six years. In my discussion with Paul, we discuss why you should sometimes say no to a project when starting, and we get into acting techniques.

To find out more about Paul visit:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psonnierjr
• https://www.facebook.com/Whoispauljr
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whoispauljr
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulanthonysonnierjr/
• IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4161453/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sonnier-jr-9699775/

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Richard primarily works as a 2nd AC or Focus Puller. However, he has plenty of experience in other roles in the camera department. And he is here to explain to us what the difference between the DOP is to the DIT.

To find out more about Richard:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richycamera/
• IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0479948/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

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