Jacob Kelly

Artwell

Arts EN ↓ 99 episodes

To be like the greats, you have to study the greats. Every two weeks I release an episode breaking down the creative philosophy of a great artist to help you become a better creator.

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Jacob Kelly

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Arts

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Jul 6, 2026

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Takeaways: Lachy Hulme 05.12.2024

What I learned interviewing actor Lachy Hulme, who played both Rizzdale Pell and Immortan Joe in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

Actor Lachy Hulme (Furiosa, The Matrix): Never Before Told George Miller Stories, Making Furiosa, Playing Rizzdale Pell & Immortan Joe 02.12.2024

Lachy Hulme is an award winning actor, known for roles in The Matrix, Howzat, Power Games, 3000 Years of Longing, and most recently, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga where he played both Rizzdale Pell and Immortan Joe. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠

Takeaways: Gary Eck 28.11.2024

What I learned interviewing Gary Eck, co-writer and co-director of Happy Feet 2. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

Happy Feet 2 Co-Director Gary Eck: Writing a Screenplay with George Miller, Directing Robin Williams, Standup Comedy 25.11.2024

Gary Eck is a prominent Australian comedian and the co-writer and co-director of Happy Feet 2. Connect with Gary: https://www.garyeck.com/ Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠

Everything I Learned Studying Mad Max Director, George Miller (Part 2) 18.11.2024

George Miller is an acclaimed Australian filmmaker best known for directing the Mad Max series, which revolutionized the action genre with its high-octane car chases and post-apocalyptic landscapes. His career spans over four decades, with a diverse filmography that includes the family-friendly Babe: Pig in the City and the animated hit Happy Feet , which earned him an Academy Award. This episode...

Everything I Learned Studying Mad Max Director, George Miller (Part 1) 11.11.2024

George Miller is an acclaimed Australian filmmaker best known for directing the Mad Max series, which revolutionized the action genre with its high-octane car chases and post-apocalyptic landscapes. His career spans over four decades, with a diverse filmography that includes the family-friendly Babe: Pig in the City and the animated hit Happy Feet , which earned him an Academy Award. This episode...

What God of War Taught Me About Perfection, Reinvention, Iteration, and Inspiration (Season Finale) 15.07.2024

In our Season 3 Finale I share with you the following four essays: The God is in the Details Building a House with Lego Bricks The Value of the a Good First Draft The Magic is in the Mess Plus we get inside stories of what it was like to make God of War from the director and the Sr. Producer of God of War 3. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE...

Bonus Content: God of War 08.07.2024

Everything that didn't make it into my two deep dives on God of War. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠

Takeaways: Mihir Sheth 04.07.2024

What I learned interviewing Mihir Sheth, co-director of God of War Valhalla. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

God of War Valhalla Co-Director Mihir Sheth on Fan Service vs. Celebration, How to Iterate Properly, The Value of a Good First Pass, and More 01.07.2024

Mihir Sheth has been a part of Santa Monica Studio since 2012. After doing a bit of work on God of War Ascension, he was a part of the combat team on God of War (2018), a combat lead on God of War Ragnarok, and most recently a co-director of God of War Valhalla. In today's interview he shares never before told stories about the challenges making God of War Valhalla. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NE...

Takeaways: Steve Caterson 27.06.2024

What I learned interviewing God of War Sr. Producer Steve Caterson. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

God of War Sr. Producer Steve Caterson on Identifying Talent, Giving Feedback, Crunch, and More 24.06.2024

Steve Caterson played an integral role in the original God of War trilogy. Art director on God of War, Producer on God of War II, and Sr. Producer on God of War III. Today he is a Play Designer and Senior Producer at Hasbro. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ SOCIALS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Takeaways: Danielle Bisutti 20.06.2024

Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ What I learned interviewing Danielle Bisutti, known for playing Freya in God of War, and God of War: Ragnarok.

Danielle Bisutti on Playing Freya, Cory Barlog vs. Eric Williams, Finding A Scene's Emotional Truth, and More 17.06.2024

SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Danielle Bisutti is known for her role as Freya in God of War, and God of War: Ragnarok. Follow Danielle https://perfecttimingproductions.com/ Twitter - https://x.com/daniellebisutti Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daniellebisutti ARTWELL SOCIALS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Takeaways: TC Carson 13.06.2024

What I learned interviewing actor TC Carson, known for his roles as Kratos in God of War, Mace Windu in Star Wars animated, and Kyle Barker in Living Single. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW TC ⁠https://www.officialtccarson.com/⁠ Instagram - ⁠@officialtccarson⁠ Spotify - ⁠TC Carson⁠ YouTube - ⁠TC Carson⁠ ARTWELL SOCIALS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Original Voice of Kratos, TC Carson on How his Anger Shaped the Character, How to Make an Impact With Art, His Dislike of Fame, and More 10.06.2024

SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ TC Carson is the original voice of Kratos, the main character of God of War. He voiced Kratos for the first six games in the franchise, the entire Greek era. He is also know as the voice of Mace Windu in the Star Wars animated films and TV shows, as well as Kyle Barker from the hit 90s sitcom, Living Single. FOLLOW TC ht...

Takeaways: Stig Asmussen 06.06.2024

What I learned interviewing Stig Asmuseen, director of God of War 3, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, and Star Wars Jedi Survivor. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

God of War 3 Director Stig Asmussen: Redefining Scale in Video Games, The Art of the Opening Level, Having Macro vs. Micro Vision, and More 03.06.2024

Stig Asmussen is one of the top video game directors in the world. After directing the critically acclaimed God of War III he joined Respawn Entertainment to direct both Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. In today's interview he shares behind the scenes stories from his time directing God of War. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠...

Everything I Learned Studying God of War (Part 2, Norse Era) 27.05.2024

Not only has God of War released some of the highest rated games on every single console dating back to the PS2 but in 2013 they made the risky decision to completely reinvent the franchise. That decision has made an impact on gaming that is still being felt today. This episode will focus on lessons from the Norse Era (2013-2023) with the previous episode focusing on lessons from the Greek Era (20...

Everything I Learned Studying God of War (Part 1, Greek Era) 20.05.2024

God of War is on a two decade long run of excellence. The franchise has released some of the highest rated games on every single console dating back to the PS2 and I wanted to learn how they did it. This episode will focus on lessons from the Greek Era (2003-2013) and the next episode will share lessons from the Norse Era (2013-2023). SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substa...

What James Cameron Taught Me About Art, Life, and Death (Season 2 Finale) 08.04.2024

In our finale of season two we explore how to tell a story like James Cameron, what it means to be a No Waste Creator, and what happens to your art when you die. Plus! We hear about what it's like to work with James Cameron, why actors sometimes take on bad roles, and what it was like to be an actor in New York in the 1970s. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com...

Takeaways: Frances Fisher 04.04.2024

What I learned interviewing Frances Fisher (actor, Titanic, Unforgiven). Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Me on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TheJacobKellyFollow⁠ Frances on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/francesfisher/?hl=en

Frances Fisher (Titanic, Unforgiven) on Lessons From Famous Acting Coaches Stella Adler and Lee Strasberg, the '70s Acting Scene in New York, and more! 01.04.2024

You’ll recognize Frances Fisher for her roles in the Oscar winning films Titanic and Unforgiven, but that’s not where her acting journey began. A seasoned theatre actor, Frances spent 14 years in New York before making the jump to Los Angeles. In this exclusive interview, she gives you a look into what it was like to be an actor in New York in the ‘70s, how her process was shaped by famous acting...

Takeaways: Jenette Goldstein 28.03.2024

What I learned interviewing actor Jenette Goldstein (Aliens, Terminator 2, Titanic). SUBSCRIBE TO THE ARTWELL NEWSLETTER ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jacobkelly.substack.com/⁠⁠ FOLLOW JENETTE ⁠Instagram - @RealJenetteGoldstein⁠ JENETTE BRAS ⁠https://jenettebras.com/⁠ ⁠@JenetteBras_LA⁠ ⁠@JenetteBras_ATL⁠ FURTHER READING ⁠⁠⁠Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron⁠⁠⁠ (Affiliate) ⁠⁠⁠Titanic and the Making of James Cameron...

An Interview with Jenette Goldstein (Pvt. Vasquez in Aliens) About Her Best and Worst Roles 25.03.2024

Jenette Goldstein had never acted in front of a camera before when she was cast in James Cameron's second feature film Aliens. Her character in the film, Pvt. Vasquez would go on to become a fan favourite across the Alien franchise and Jenette would go on to collaborate with James twice more in Terminator 2 as Jenelle Voight, John Connor's foster mom and as Irish Mommy in Titanic. SUBSCRIB...

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