Actor And Agent

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 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 his writing process evolves, the wonderful people he works with and the community he creates on every project.We need your help to share FAR and WIDE! Peter is launching a crowdfunding page to get the project to where it should be. You can sign up for the prelaunch here: https://igg.me/at/frightseers and find out why so many creatives are scrabbling over themselves to be a part in this webseries!Plus we also talked about Magic Mind and reducing your stress but increasing your productivity. We've popped this fab offer below:For February, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 fully focused.Code will be valid forever to get 20% off both one time purchases and subscriptions. BUT in the first 10 days after this episode airs, it's up to 56% off, if applied to a subscription:https://www.magicmind.com/actorandagentAND with my code: ACTOR20You can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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 and even life stuff.We talked about Between the Cans - which we now do offer online training for wherever you are in the world, all online. Take a look at the site if Voice Acting, Screen Acting or the Business of Acting side is something you're looking to do by upping your game.PLUS even more excitingly we talked about Magic Mind and reducing your stress but increasing your productivity. We've popped this fab offer below:Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 New Year resolutions fully focused.You get 1 month for free, when you're subscribing for 3 months at:https://www.magicmind.com/JANactorandagentAND with my code: ACTOR20It's an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end ofJanuary, so hurry up before it goes away.You can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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.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.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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.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 voice world which is outside of the scope of how your voice sounds.The difference between the industry in Canada and the UK within the voice world.You can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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! 

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.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 subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/N2PptVpJMpcJoin the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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.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.  This is a fun and interesting listen from the get go!Our video interviews was edited by the ever so talented Joshua Young. We are eternally grateful ❤️Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zK8loHviEIwJoin the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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.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 interviews was edited by the ever so talented Joshua Young. We are eternally grateful ❤️Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel:Join the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcastYouTube Video of Podcast: https://youtu.be/cLlmhTORsM8

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.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. Our video interviews was edited by the ever so talented Joshua Young. We are eternally grateful ❤️Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB48AncGfGdbOPU0ULyKkyAJoin the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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.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 our YouTube channel, join the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: Search actorandagentpodcast

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 from his side, how it's changing and how he focuses on being mindful. We loved talking to Lee and cannot wait to get him back on the podcast!We're now on YouTube! This video can be found here - https://youtu.be/gem8vWpjo94Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, join the mailing list on our website at www.actor-agent.comYou can find our socials to follow us:Instagram: @actorandagentTwitter: @actor_agentFacebook: @actorandagentpodcast

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 My Baby', where he played the role of Mike.Ross is also an established voiceover artist and an industry-leading high-performance mindset coach. He's the creator of the UK's largest professional and social network for actors - 'Act On This - The TV Actors' Network', as well as the world's first positive psychology program for actors - 'Bulletproof Actor'.

An 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: 

What 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 Drama Company. Has also worked with the National Theatre and Shared Experience.

We 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 than 100 films, commercials, and stage productions, playing such varied roles as Macbeth, Gotham City Police Commissioner James Gordon, and (very briefly) Raphael, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. He lives in Texas with his family, a phalanx of dogs and cats, and a borderline obsession with Paul Verhoeven's Robocop (1987).

Talking to Sinead Curry from the TV series Nancy Drew! Taking a deep dive into the magical world of Sinead!  Both Sinead & Snejina do this episode from their beds and we have some serious time travel going on.  We talk over Sinead's beginnings, Nancy Drew, friendships, voiceover, embarrassing stories, her beautiful jawline and essence ... and more!Sinead Curry is an award-winning actor of Australian and Irish descent. Sinead Curry has starred in TV Shows such as The Haunting of Nancy Drew, iZombie and DC's Legends of Tomorrow, as well as numerous international TV pilots in development. Sinead Curry can also be seen in films featured at Festivals such as Palm Springs International, Montreal International, Kinofilm, Long Island Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Tampa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Hollyshorts, Newport Beach, Raindance, Festival MIX Milano and Leeds International. Her work has also been seen in Australian Film Festivals Melbourne Fringe, Queer Screen, MetroScreen (Award Winner: Like Breathing), St Kilda and Sydney Film Festival.

This week is just Snejina and Jen again talking the ups and downs of the industry... honestly, how we get some escapism.  Escapism can be through TV, Film, a bath or a good old fashioned book about murder.  This episode might not sound lighthearted but there's a lot to enjoy about this... including Snejina singing mockingly about women's obsession with murder stories.

First ever guest on Actor & Agent and it's the greatest of all beings... The Joshua Young. He's primarily a screenwriter but to us, we've seen him wear many hats. He been an actor, an acting coach, voice artist, producer, video editor ... and I'm sure I still haven't covered it all.  Joshua and Jen used to live together in Vancouver, BC in an Earth worm and centipede infested basement apartment (for their first apartment) and became each others champion. After listening to this episode you'll understand why we are all friends.  In this episode Joshua talks his way in to the industry... where he hopes to keep pushing and how much blood he's donated.... it's A LOT!

Snejina gets into the nitty gritty of the main pitfalls to avoid when you're represented and how you can stand out of the crowd.  Snejina owns two agencies.  One for talent (actors, voiceover etc) and the other for the modelling side in Vancouver, Canada.Extremely informative at giving anyone a clearer idea of the day-to-day trials and tribulations of agenting.Next week... a guest!

Our light-hearted chat continues as two best friends that happen to also be an Actor and an Agent.  We talk our experiences of both being on set as background/supporting artists/extras.  Snejina talks the other side of also having worked in Background Casting and also being a BG Agent.  The drop out rate for some shows and excuses.  Whilst Jen covers how she then felt being on set as an actor around other BG when something goes wrong.Comparison between the UK and Canada.

Jen (Actor) and Snejina (Agent) discuss their first ever meeting many moons ago that all stemmed from a representation email.  Now, living in separate countries, they are best friends using this time to go over first impressions.  Whilst other episodes will be more industry based, this first episode gives you a sense of our humours and an insight into our personalities.If you want to dive right in, I'd head to episode two which is all about Extra Work/Background/Supporting Artist/Background Actor and our experiences within in that and whether it's worth it from an acting and from an agency perspective.

Where do we get our lovely music from? Oh, just the one and only Jeff Bryant. Listen to a trailer of his latest album. You can find him on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.Enjoy!

Does what it says on the tin!  Jen talks about what to expect from future episodes on Actor & Agent and to give you a taster of how it all might feel to just kick back and listen.