Act Bold - Where Talent Meets A Plan

Good headshots are expensive. That's a fact. And, we've all been there, shelling out our hard-earned money for those all-important headshots, only to be disappointed by the results. That's not the way it should go and it's not the way it has to go. In this episode, I sit down with renowned Barcelona based photographer, Danny Fernandez, who's known for creating headshots that ge...

Hey Bold One! In my mission to empower you and help you take charge of your acting career, it's so important for us to acknowledge one key stumbling block - ourselves. That's right, sometimes the biggest roadblock isn't the competition or lack of opportunities, it's us. We may not even recognize it, but our own thoughts and beliefs can trap us, and keep us from soaring to new heigh...

This week I spoke with international casting director,  Cassandra Han . She's an American who spent the first part of her career in New York then, like me, moved to Europe over 20 years ago and has worked her way up to become one of the most influential casting directors in Europe in English, German and Italian. In our conversation, we covered everything from what makes one actor more bookable...

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Hello, Bold Ones! It's Anne, back with Episode 9 of Act Bold. This time, we're diving deep into understanding how to make self tapes that stand out of with renowned Australian casting directors, Greg Apps and Robyn Gibbes. Join us as they share valuable insights on self-taping, and provide useful tips to improve acting auditions with both self-tapes and live auditions. I promise, you'l...

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started Working as an Actor in Spain including a FREE RESOURCE GUIDE (link below the show notes)!! Over the past few years, film production in Spain has surged by 300% due to tax incentives, drawing production companies from around the world to capitalize on the favorable conditions. I recently spoke with Olivia Rogalla, the Spanish representative for Crew United...

Hey actors! Have you ever considered audiobook narration as a way to expand your career options and earn some extra cash? In episode 7 of Act Bold, I had the pleasure of interviewing Elise Arsenault, a successful audiobook narrator, who shared insights and tips on how to break into the industry. According to Elise, one of the key skills needed for audiobook narration is the ability to understand a...

Hey Bold Ones! During my chat with David Crowley, an award-winning director and acting coach for the TV series ‘Hollyoaks’, we talked about some crucial topics that can help you ace your auditions. We covered important insights and tips that will give you an edge in your acting career. We talked about what makes a good audition great, the right kind of energy to bring into the audition room, and h...

I recently had the chance to interview director and cinematographer, Per Holmes, from  @HollywoodCameraWork  . If you're at all familiar with his channel then you know just how jam packed with value this interview is. Per created a 17 volume video masterclass for directors called, "Directing Actors", but I got so much value out of it myself, I just had to talk to him. He is truly an...

Hey there Bold One, Today, I'm excited to share a concept introduced to me by marketing expert, Sunny Lenarduzzi, on how to set short term, attainable goals on your road the the bigger goals -basically personal accountability for actors. The idea is to create smaller goals that you can actually achieve, rather than getting overwhelmed by the bigger picture. You know, like climbing a mountain - you...

In this episode of Act Bold, I sit down with actor Timothy Hoffmann, who recently acted in Apple TV's, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever". He interviews me about the ins and outs of starting an acting career in Germany. Timothy, who grew up in Germany and South Africa and speaks both English and German, is keen to learn more about the German film industry, which has been on the rise in rec...

Luci Lenox is an award-winning casting director based in Spain, who has worked with big names like Netflix, Fox, Amazon, and BBC, as well as independent Spanish producers. Over the course of her career, she's cast over 100 productions, including some major hits like Vicky Christina Barcelona, Genius, Warrior Nun, Snatch, Westworld, and The Head. In fact, the films she's cast have won over...

On my very first episode of Act Bold, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with the legendary casting director, Tusse Lande! You know her from blockbusters like Spectre, Skyfall, The Millennium Trilogy, Kalifat, and countless other films and TV series that have captured our hearts and minds. Join us as we dive into Tusse's fascinating journey, starting with her role in the Shooting Star segmen...