Actors Making It

Sep 15 2022

A podcast about actors and film makers and what they do to “Make It” in this industry we all love so much. We typically tackle conversations around mental health, the jobs we do to pay the bills, the hard decisions we have to make like going to work or working on your audition, dreams, goals, sacrifices and much more. Join me, Danny Barton, as I explore the journey of Actors Making it.

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Gary Boulter on Acting as a Sole Trader and Corporate Entertainment

Sep 15 2022 52 mins

This weeks guest is the ever charismatic, loveable, laughable Gary Boulter. Gary is an actor, event MC, murder mystery host and just a wonderful guy. In this weeks we talk about Gary’s approach to keeping motivated, viewing his craft as a business and him being a sole trader. There is also some interesting stories about sights he’s seen on walking tours around

Daniel Wilson on when acting is no longer a side hustle and following your heart

Sep 08 2022 47 mins

This week I chat with Aussie Actor, Daniel Wilson… who, has beaten me to a handful of commercial gigs that we both auditioned for over the years. Daniel and I first met on the set of Steve Khuory's AFTRS graduate film Bimbalo, it was a very different time! Since then, Daniels career has gone from strength to strength. In this weeks episode we talk about Daniels decisi

Shah Hussain from Pro MMA Fighter to Stunt Man and Actor

Sep 01 2022 54 mins

This week I speak with actor, stunt man, retired MMA fighter and family security detail Shah Hussain. Shah is no amateur when it comes to bright lights having had a successful career as a pro MMA fighter, however he’s swapped fighting rings for ring lights. After years as a pro fighter and being encouraged by a friend Shah has made the transition to acting and stunt work later i

Mariama Bojang - The Articulate Autistic Actor on marketing yourself to get noticed

Aug 25 2022 33 mins

This weeks guest is British actor Mariama Bojang. Now Mariama has coined herself “The Articulate Autistic Actor” She has an interesting story on how she can promote herself and get her dream part on some well known UK Soap Operas. I won’t go in to details here, but you can hear all about her unique marketing idea in the episode. As always, thanks for listening to actors makin

Stephen Stallone on making your own work and using it to market yourself to the right people.

Aug 18 2022 55 mins

Stephen is a London based Actor/commercial model. Since completing training at Kingdom School of Arts 2014/2015 he has gone onto perform at the Arcola theatre London, The Courtyard theatre in ‘Undercover’, and Brookside theatre in ‘The Buddy Holly Story’. He has previously been cast as Detective Douglas in CBS network show Killer Cops and most recently in Feature film

Angela Blake on Mobile Film Making and Smart Fone Flick Fest - SF3

Jun 30 2022 60 mins

This weeks guest is SF3 Festival Director Angela Blake who only ever set her sights on a career in the arts. With dreams of young talent time, Angela has forged a successful career in the arts and is quite the multi-hyphenate having garnered experienced as a writer, actor, dancer, director and the list goes on. Tune in to this episode to hear about Angela'

Craig Baldwin on Becoming a Theatre Director and what's involved

Jun 16 2022 68 mins

This weeks guest, began his career with a desire to act. He applied to and was successful in an entry to The Juilliard School based in New York City. A world leader in performing arts education. Craig has lived and worked in the USA forging a career in the arts until the pandemic hit and he made his way back to Australia. These days though, while still acting Craig pivoted to a car

William Prescott on the seduction of Hollywood and the reality of landing in LA as a fresh face

Jun 09 2022 66 mins

Will is a highly accomplished actor in the throws of making it in LA. He has already worked on the Warner Bros hit show The Sex Lives of College Girls and the upcoming Netflix film We Have a Ghost starring Anthony Mackie and David Harbour. Will talks to us about how to get your start in LA and the emotional roller coaster that comes with succeeding as an actor. In this weeks episo

Wayne Tunks on writing yourself the best parts and being true to who you are

Jun 02 2022 43 mins

This week I have a chat with writer, director, actors of theatre and screen, teacher, radio host and filmmaker, Wayne Tunks. In this weeks episode we talk a lot about developing your own works. Wayne wasn’t being cast all that much and decided to write himself all the best parts and has amassed an impressive portfolio of works that he has developed from plotting through to shooti

Lulu Quirk on starting young, convincing her parents to go to performing arts school and the hustle

May 26 2022 56 mins

This weeks guest is just 18 years old and has already racked up some amazing credits in some amazing home grown series such as Frayed, Born to Spy and most recently Barons. When I tell you this actor has the type of drive and determination that is enviable, I don’t think that is enough to do her justice. Honestly, I think if I hustled half as much as Lulu Quirk,

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