The Acting Mastery Podcast

We’re honoured to host one of Australia's most versatile, fearless, and acclaimed filmmakers, Kriv Stenders.  From intimate, improvisational, cinéma vérité-style dramas like ‘Blacktown’ and ‘Boxing Day’, to one of Australia's biggest crowd-pleasers, ‘Red Dog’, that went on to become one of the highest-grossing Australian films of all time, to large-scale war epics like ‘Danger Close: The Battle of...

If there was one guest I've wanted to have on this show since the beginning, it's Gregory Berger. Founder of Berg Studios in L.A., Berg, as he's affectionately known, is not only a highly acclaimed acting coach to several Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actors, but he was also my acting coach when I lived in L.A. A graduate and a former faculty member of the Yale School of Drama,...

We're thrilled to bring you an incredibly insightful conversation with one of Australia's most exciting writer-directors, Yolanda Ramke. Yolanda first captured international attention with her short zombie film, ' Cargo' , which she co-wrote and co-directed with Ben Howling. That short film, originally made for Tropfest , went viral and was praised by the likes of Simon Pegg . It went on to become...

We are honoured to share one of the most transformative conversations we’ve had in recent memory with one of the world's most in-demand acting coaches, Gerry Grennell.  If you’ve watched the ‘I Am Heath Ledger’ documentary, you would be familiar with Gerry’s name, and learned about the extraordinary collaboration between Gerry and Heath on some of Heath's most iconic roles, including his Oscar-win...

Damon Herriman is one of Australia's most versatile and respected actors, with a career spanning over decades across film, television and theatre. Known for his chameleon-like ability to fully inhabit a wide range of characters. Damon has captivated audiences with performances in critically acclaimed projects, such as his chilling portrayal as Charles Manson in both Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon...

Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab are making a name for themselves in the world of casting, having worked alongside Robert Ulrich at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, one of the top casting offices in Los Angeles. Their casting track record so far includes working on major TV projects like Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Couple’, Amazon Prime’s darkly comic superhero hit, ‘THE BOYS’, and its spin-off, ‘GEN...

Steve Kaplan has been called the comedy guru for good reason. He's an esteemed comedy consultant, author and instructor who works with major studios like HBO, Disney, DreamWorks and others, helping writers, directors, producers, and actors, enhance the comedic elements of their work. He's also the author of two highly regarded books, ‘The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Bei...

When it comes to Shakespeare, John Bell is perhaps Australia’s most authoritative voice. He’s not only an acclaimed actor and director, but the founder of the Bell Shakespeare company, which has brought the works of Shakespeare to life for audiences across Australia, for over three decades. He’s been awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia, and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, f...

We're honoured to have Scott Williams as our guest for this episode! Scott is the founder of The Impulse Company International, and one of London’s leading Meisner Technique teachers. Scott has been teaching and directing around the world for over 40 years. He trained with Sanford Meisner himself at The Neighbourhood Playhouse in New York, and with the renowned director William Ball, at The Am...

Join us for an inspiring episode with Ainslie Clouston, the creative force behind the series ‘Paper Dolls,’ now streaming on Netflix. Recorded live at our Industry Talk Night, Ainslie shares her journey from beginning her career as an actor in series like ‘Diary of an Uber Driver’, ‘Winter’, and ‘BedHead’ (directed by Ben Mathews) to making a pact with herself early on to earn her living solely th...

Todays Episode was recorded live during one of our industry talk nights at the Acting Mastery Studio in Bondi Junction. Sonya shares invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of talent management, the importance of fostering genuine relationships in the industry and what it takes to thrive as an actor in todays competitive environment.

We have the honour of hosting Miranda Harcourt, one of the most sought after acting coaches in the industry. Miranda's clients have won and been nominated for multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs, including a 2022 Golden Globe win and a 2022 Academy Award nomination. Miranda not only supports and coaches stars at the highest level, but also guides emerging talents into stel...

On our debut episode, we dive deep into the world of film and performance with the exceptionally talented Kim Farrant, a director and acting coach known for her unique ability to draw out raw, powerful performances from her actors. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of acting and directing, Kim's journey through the film industry, and her deep insights into the work. Check out more ab...