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- Creative Identity And Taking A Break At The Height Of Success
Happy New Year! It's 2024 so I wanted to wrap up 2023 with a short rambles episode. In this episode I talk about what has been going on for me in my break from recording the podcast, what it's like to take a break when you're at the peak of success in your creative endeavour, and my thoughts on creative identity.
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Produced by: Rachel Baker
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 min - Nikki Barrett on Casting Directing And Having Autonomy In Your Career
Nikki Barrett is a casting director based in Sydney, Australia. Nikki's casting credits include projects such as 'Australia', 'The Babadook', 'The Water Diviner', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', 'Peter Rabbit' and 'The Invisible Man'. Most recently, Nikki won a BAFTA for her work on Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'.
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr 2 min - Why I No Longer Subscribe To 'Hustle' Culture- Short Rambles
This week's episode is a short rambles where Rachel talks about hustle culture and why she doesn't find it helpful for her career or life anymore.
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 min - Esmé Louise James on 'Kinky History' And Digital Content Creation
Esmé Louise James is a writer and researcher based in Melbourne, Australia. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne in the School of Culture and Communication.
In 2020, Esmé was listed in the Top 30 Emerging Writers by SBS Australia. Esmé’s creative works have twice been nominated for a Fitzpatrick Award and she was a finalist for the Melbourne Arts Student’s Society’s ‘Creative Writing’ award for four consecutive years. The Awakening was shortlisted for Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel of the Year in 2013.
Esmé is best known for her irreverent lecture series on TikTok, Kinky History, which explores the evolution of human sexual history -- "the history they didn't teach you in high school." It currently stands at a following of over 2,200,000 people. In 2021, she was the recipient of Screen Australia's Every Voice initiative (in partnership with TikTok Australia and the Australian Government) to fund the creation of a new series on her channel. Created alongside her mother, SexTistics will teach how statistics can be used to create a snapshot - past and present - of gender, identity, and sexuality within Australia.
Esmé's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esme.louisee/
Esmé's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@esme.louisee
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
54 min - Lauren Simpson on Producing, WIFT And How To Pitch To A Streaming Service
Lauren’s film story started with a specialist study in film at California State University Long Beach. She backed that up with a Bachelor of Film and Television from Swinburne University and a MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.
Her work in the industry has been varied and rewarding, working with FilmInk Movie Magazine, Event Cinemas on George Street and, as an accomplished Service Producer, Lauren has produced high-level international content for companies all over the world.
Today she’s the CEO and co-founder of Iris Arc Pictures – where she produces and develops several high-concept feature films, series and podcasts across the fantasy, thriller and horror genres. Most recently she has worked on the feature film 'Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism' with its US release at The Overlook Film Festival in April 2023 and the award winning web series 'Pivot'.
Lauren's instagram: @laurenjsimpson
Iris Arc Pictures: irisarcpictures.com
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr 13 min - Jordan Rodrigues on His First Acting Job And Learning To Put Life Before Work
Jordan Rodrigues is a Malaysian/Australian actor best known for the Golden Globe winning film, 'Lady Bird' and Aussie TV series, 'Dance Academy'.
His latest work can be seen in the Disney+ series 'National Treasure: Edge of History'. He has also recently starred as a lead in the Hulu television series 'Light as a Feather' and prior to that he starred in Jerry Bruckheimer's Peacock television series, 'LA’s Finest' opposite Jessica Alba and Gabriele Union.
He has previously been seen in three seasons of the hit ABC show 'The Fosters' with other credits including CBS’s 'Hawaii Five-O', NBC’s 'Camp', SBS’s award winning series 'Better Man', MTV’s 'Faking It' and 'Bring It On Worldwide' and 'Home & Away'.
Jordan's instagram: @itsjordanjr
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr - Limiting Beliefs: What Are They And How They Effect Your Career- Short Rambles
On this week's episode of the podcast, Rachel delves into limiting beliefs. She talks about what they are, her experiences with working on her own and why you should clear them for the sake of your career.
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Rachel Baker, Alyssa Stevenson
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 min - Tristan Barr on One Shot Feature Films And Why He Become A Producer
Tristan Barr was the first writer/director down under to shoot a full-length feature film in one single take, across the span of 9 different locations and a running time of 82 minutes, ‘Watch the Sunset’, which won Cinema Australia's "Top five films of the year" and was acquired as a STAN Original after a successful cinema season. Recently, Tristan was the lead producer of the neo-western thriller feature 'Head Count' starring Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Kindred), Aaron Jakubenko (Tidelands, The Shanarra Chronicles), Melanie Zanetti (Bluey, Raven's Hollow) being distributed by Shout Factory (Old Henry) & Umbrella Entertainment (The Babadook).
In 2021 Tristan also produced the short films 'Reklaw' and 'Suspense' that played at SXSW & Fantasia Film festivals, and Won "Hollyshorts" thriller section, as well as directing feature film 'Subject' that was selected for Cannes Frontiers.
His other work has received consistent praise, including an accolade for ‘Best Director’ at the Canada International Film Festival. Tristan also produced the horror/comedy pilot ‘Cursed’ which played at SXSW in association with Screen QLD. Tristan was selected for Screen Australia's Emerging Talent delegation at the Cannes Film Festival.
Tristan's Website: www.tristanbarr.com/
Tristan's insta: www.instagram.com/trisbarr/
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Alyssa Stevenson, Rachel Baker
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 min - Anita Anabel on Journalism, Having The Courage To Change Careers And Psychic Mediumism
Anita Anabel is an entertainment editor and journalist, podcaster, voice over artist, MC and presenter. And on top of all of that she's also a psychic medium. Anita recently stepped into the role as head of entertainment at Mediaweek. She was the entertainment editor for POPSUGAR Australia and Val Morgan Digital's The Latch. She has also worked for brands such as Now to Love, Yahoo Lifestyle and KIISFM. Anita prides herself on building long-lasting professional relationships and has ongoing support from Stan, BINGE, Disney, Universal Pictures, Netflix, Network Ten, Channel 9, Channel 7 and HayU to name a few. Anita has just launched her new podcast 'The Entertainment Hotline' so be sure to check it out.
The Entertainment Hotline https://open.spotify.com/show/5BnUTMrCgn51fEGWxckpjU?si=08e1ec8519ff456e
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Alyssa Stevenson, Rachel Baker
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
54 min - Ben O'Toole on Acting And The Mentality Of 'You Win Some, You Lose Some'
Ben O'Toole is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Rex Coen in film 'Bloody Hell', his roles in several Australian TV-Series such as 'Love Child', 'Amazing Grace', ABC's 'Barons' as well as for his supporting roles in movies such as Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and 12 Strong (2018). Ben has just finished filming 'Boy Swallows Universe' as well as the Stan Original series, 'C*A*U*G*H*T'.
Ben's Insta: @mrbenotoole
Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast:
Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast
Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker
Email: [email protected]
Produced by: Alyssa Stevenson, Rachel Baker
Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts)
Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/
Video Content: Nicole Tabuena
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About Don't Be So Dramatic
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Don't Be So Dramatic, the podcast that talks to different people in the entertainment industry to discover what their job involves and how they got there. Hosted by Rachel Baker, each episode…
delves into the career and thoughts of her guest in Film, TV, Theatre, Comedy, Casting, Managment and more.