Graham Sibley

The Actor's Director Podcast

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A limited audio series exploring the relationship between actors and directors. Through intimate conversations with award-winning performers, filmmakers, and teachers, each episode offers a masterclass in how trust, intuition, and craft converge to shape memorable performances. Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actor Graham Sibley, the series invites listeners into the collaborative process at the heart of storytelling—where art, chemistry, and human connection meet. For more information about in-person workshops and deeper industry insights please visit: www.theactorsdirector.com

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Graham Sibley

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Aris Athanasopoulos | Helpful Physical Notes for Actors & Directors — Unlocking Character Through Movement and Psychology 13.11.2025 15:30

In this episode, we sit down with Aris Athanasopoulos — an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and master teacher of the Character Creation approach, a system rooted in the Rudolf Laban / Yat Malmgren Movement Psychology method. Aris has dedicated his career to exploring how physicality and psychology intertwine to create truly embodied performances. From the rehearsal room to the camera lens, his wor...

Michael Mohan | Problem Solving with Sydney Sweeney, Directing Intimacy, and Trusting the Flow Between Actor and Director 06.11.2025 15:41

In this episode, we sit down with writer and director Michael Mohan — a four-time Sundance alum, Emmy® nominee, and one of the most emotionally attuned filmmakers working today. Best known for his long-running collaboration with Sydney Sweeney — from Netflix’s Everything Sucks! to Amazon’s The Voyeurs and the recent horror hit Immaculate (Neon) — Michael’s work explores the tension betwe...

John Ortiz | Lessons from Legends, the Importance of Time, and How to Be a Preparation Maniac 03.11.2025 15:37

*FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON!* In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary John Ortiz — an award-winning actor, producer, and co-founder of New York’s LAByrinth Theater Company. Across three decades, John has built one of the most respected and quietly powerful careers in film, television, and theater — working with directors like Brian De Palma, Ron Howard, Steven Spielberg, Michael...

HIKARI | Directing Between Worlds, Casting Without Limits, and Trusting Brendan Fraser 13.10.2025 15:38

I'm honored to be joined by HIKARI —an award-winning Japanese filmmaker whose work bridges cultures, genres, and expectations. HIKARI has built a remarkable career directing across both Japanese and American cinema, fluidly moving between comedy and drama. She’s the visionary behind the pilot of Netflix’s Emmy®-winning comedy Beef , the intimate and celebrated coming-of-age drama 37 Seconds (N...

Garrett M. Brown | Art, Acting and Unlocking the Creative Subconscious 13.10.2025 15:38

In our first episode, we sit down with the incredible Garrett M. Brown —an actor, painter, and writer whose creative journey spans over 50 years. Chances are you recognize Garrett from his work in major studio films, Broadway, and television. But what makes this conversation so rich is how his artistry refuses to stay in one lane. Beyond acting, Garrett’s paintings have been exhibited nationwide,...

Welcome To The Actor's Director Podcast! 07.10.2025 3:01

Welcome to the Actor's Director Podcast! This is a tease of what's to come on this inaugural season. Incredible guests, engaging thoughtful conversation with the best director's and artists in the business, and helpful tools that can provide you with the ammo needed to succeed on set. Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actor Graham Sibley, the series invites listeners into the collaborative pro...