Equity Foundation Podcast

During this The Equity Foundation In Conversation Australian director Garth Davis ('Mary Magdalene', 'Lion') discusses his film-making process and his approach to working with actors. Garth is interviewed by esteemed producer/acting coach Miranda Harcourt. This event was held in Auckland in May with the support of Rialto Cinemas, Transmission Films and the Australian High Commission.

What is the difference between the American and Australian audition process?

How important is it to have a believable American accent?

How can I prepare for pilot season?

In this podcast Josh Bitton and Sharon Davis discuss the ins and outs of the American and Australian acting industries.

Joshua Bitton is an actor, teacher and coach. Most notably he was Eminem’s acting coach on the set of' 8 Mile'. He has worked with Nicole Da Silva, Hamish Michael, Josh Helman, Ashley Zukerman, Cal Mickey, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Omar Benson Miller, and many more. As as actor he has appeared on over three dozen TV shows and numerous films. He teaches classes in NYC and LA.

The podcast is produced by The Equity Foundation and sponsored by Media Super.

Mindfulness of your cuppa by Sarah Borg. Prepare your favourite hot beverage and use it as an anchor in this short practice to help centre your mind in the present moment.

Post performance solo or group cool down by Simon Ward. A brilliant performance! Welcome yourself back to the world without a bumpy re entry.

Pre Audition calm-down and energise up by Simon Ward. In the hallway before an audition. Everyone else is better than me and I have to go in! A mindful way of calming down and keeping your focus.

Step out of performance mode by Sarah Borg. A short grounding practice to help transition out of performance mode. Great for those times after an audition, rehearsal, a day on set... especially those performances that might be tricky to let go of.

An intimate and detailed discussion about craft and career with two of Australia’s most in-demand performers, Don Hany and Patrick Brammell. Moderated by performer, Jane Harber.

Recorded at The Malthouse Theatre on the 4th February 2017.

An intimate and detailed discussion about craft and career with two of Australia’s most in-demand performers, Don Hany and Patrick Brammell. Moderated by performer, Jane Harber.

Recorded at The Malthouse Theatre on the 4th February 2017.

Artistic Directors Kip Williams (Sydney Theatre Company), Lee Lewis(Griffin) and Eamon Flack(Belvoir) share rare behind-the-scenes insights into the journey of bringing exciting works and artists to the Australian stage. The directors discuss their past and current projects, the challenges and highlights of their careers, what they have learnt along the way and their plans for the future. Moderated by performer Helen Dallimore.

*Please note at 59:32 the recording stopped due to technical difficulties.

Recorded at Belvoir on Monday January 30th 2017.

Artistic Directors Kip Williams (Sydney Theatre Company), Lee Lewis(Griffin) and Eamon Flack(Belvoir) share rare behind-the-scenes insights into the journey of bringing exciting works and artists to the Australian stage. The directors discuss their past and current projects, the challenges and highlights of their careers, what they have learnt along the way and their plans for the future. Moderated by performer Helen Dallimore.

*Please note at 59:32 the recording stopped due to technical difficulties.

Recorded at Belvoir on Monday January 30th 2017.