Breaking Through with Apollo

Anthony Meindl is the founder of Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop, with studios in 10 cities over the world. Named best acting studio in Los Angeles.Today we talk about what to look out for in acting classes, what it means to act, and how to actually "stop acting". Trusting your instincts, making your own choices, and bringing your own essence to your acting. We also talk about how important presence and flow is for actors and how meditation can be such a great tool to train that. We cover a range of topics and lots of golden nuggets in this one and one you'll want to relisten to. Anthony Meindl is a guest teacher at David Lynch's Masters in Film Program, was a panelist at the GATE Story Conference founded by Jim Carey and Eckhart Tolle, and a guest speaker at the Association of Transformational Leaders (ATL) conference alongside Neal Donald Walsch (“Conversations with God”) and Jack Canfield (“Chicken Soup For the Soul”). Meindl is known for teaching the new generation of Hollywood stars led by Golden Globe Nominee Shailene Woodley (“Divergent”). He is a contributor to the Huffington Post and Backstage, as well as the author of the best-selling creativity book “At Left Brain Turn Right”; “Alphabet Soup For Grown-Ups”; and his latest, “Book the F#©king Job,” was listed as New Best Seller on Amazon for eight weeks. You can also check out his podcast: "In the Moment", as well as his Instagram: @anthonymeindl Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Zack Duncan Gilanyi is a former talent agent and current talent manager at E85 Talent Management. He got real about the importance of truly caring for the client, and how he got into this industry to help actors feel more comfortable with their reps. He tells us exactly the way he thinks communication between and actor and their reps should be. The importance of keeping it casual. The need to really know your clients on a personal level to really represent them to the best of your ability. There's a lot to learn here! For more on Zack check out his Instagram @jdgilanyi Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Casting Director Lindsay Chag joins us today to discuss Mindset, psychology, and mental health are key for being a successful actor. In today's episode we go in depth on what type of mindset it takes to be successful in anything, but especially as an actor. How it affects your auditions and what you attract into your life. To be a successful actor you first have to have a successful mindset. Lindsay tells us exactly how and also how a lot of tennis equates to acting. Definitely lots of golden nuggets here. You can check out more from Lindsay at: lindsaychag.com and her instagram @lindsaychag1 Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Andrea Bunker is a casting director and has experience in comedy, long and short film, and television. She has worked on many films like Four Weddings, Men in Black International, and Big Little Lies. She tells us exactly what she looks for in submissions and auditions. The importance of the right way to have your reel edited. And how showing range is not that important or beneficial. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Michael Testa is is a casting director and writer. He has cast the original Roswell and movies like The Glass Jaw, Don't Look Back, and many, many more features. Make sure to listen in on how he became a casting director and the advice he gives for auditions. He also shares his casting process as well as what he's working on now. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Ramani Leah shares with us the story of how she became a casting director. How quarantine will change the casting process and the future of the industry. She also tells us the importance of questions in the audition process and other tips to ace the audition. What she finds important in an actor's marketing materials. Ramani is the casting director of Criminal Minds, has cast The Bates Motel, The Strain, and many more. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Cara Chute Rosenbaum, the casting director of The Mindy Project, Jumanji, Sorry for Your Loss, and many more, shares what's important to prepare for auditions. She also shares where she believes casting is going in a post Corona world. This episode is filled with such valuable insights into the casting process and what actors need to pay attention to. And what does it take to get into casting? How do you get started on that journey? Cara shares her own personal story with us in how she got started in this casting journey. You can also The Casting Directors Cut, where casting directors help choose and cut your reel. They cut it in a way that is most appealing to casting, which is huge, as that's why it matters most. Check it out here: https://www.thecastingdirectorscut.com/ (https://www.thecastingdirectorscut.com/) Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

People Store Owner Rebecca Shrager shares what they look for in actors and their philosophy on out of town actors. People Store has been around for more than 30 years and is the most reputable agency in the Southeast. With many series regulars they are the top destination for representation in the Southeast region. A region that has been blowing up the last few years with huge projects being cast. With everything becoming self tapes it's becoming more and more important for actors to have representation in different regions to give themselves the most opportunities possible. Rebecca shares her insights over her long career and tips/strategies that can help actors get representation and booking. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Upcoming director and writer Kelsey Bollig is with us today to share her journey as a young female director breaking through and directing in Hollywood. She shares with us what path she took and what advise she would give not only directors but actors that want to work as well. We get into the right way to build relationships, how to deal with the current quarantine, and how to get noticed as a director. Check out the premier of Kelsey's "Asking for a Friend" June 10th on the Alter Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOB6uDg7e-h8OuCw8dK2_Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOB6uDg7e-h8OuCw8dK2_Q) Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Carla Hool, the casting director of Narcos, Selena, Coyote, and many more, gives us an open look behind the scenes for casting. She shares her story and what motivates her, what she recommends for actors, the audition process, pitching, and we even go into mental health. She also shares her passion for casting and diversity in film and TV, giving fresh faces a chance, and much much more. Look out for the new TV shows coming out she's cast recently: Coyote and Selena. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Self tapes are happening more than in person auditions and it makes sense. It's much more efficient for most casting directors. This is also mean yours have to stick out from the competition and not every self tape is created equal. Here's what you can do... Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

With there being more self tapes than ever that also means that many actors are able to do their audition from anywhere. This is good news for most as this means you can get representation in some other cities outside of your own to get more auditions. How and why should you do this? Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Joe Sabatino not only has been a successful actors in many hit TV shows, including NYPD Blue, NCIS, Vegas, 24, he also produced USA's Necessary Roughness for 3 years. There's a lot we learned from his massive amount of experience. What actors can do to help themselves get cast and how they shoot themselves in the foot. How you get a show produced and picked up, and it's not how you would think. Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

The Corona Virus has had a never seen impact on the world. There hasn't been a time in our lifetime that so much has completely shut down and where it can affect so many people not just health wise but career wise. What can you still do when the entertainment industry is completely shut down? Hosted by Greg and Thomas Bekkers of Apollo Management. For any questions that you would like answered on future episodes or anyone you'd like to see interviewed please DM us on Instagram. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

Headshots are not just one of the things you need, they are the MOST important piece of marketing material you need. Yes, ahead of a good reel for an actor. We're not where we were ten years ago, the industry is different now. Things are more digital than ever and there's thousands of actors being submitted for just one small role. This means "good enough" headshots aren't enough, they need to be the best. Here we tell you how you can achieve that and why it matters. Hosted by Apollo Management IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement

What is this podcast about and why should you care? It's an in depth look inside everything in the entertainment industry from the perspective of a talent manager and an actor. We will interview casting directors, producers, directors, talent agents, actors, and many more in the entertainment industry. Hearing their stories, how they got there, their triumphs and their struggles, and the lessons they learned that can help you as well. Hosted by Thomas and Greg Bekkers from Apollo Management. IG: @breakthroughapollo @theapollomanagement