This episode I sit down with Instagram Influencer Sophie Jordan. Sophie is a Long Hair Model who provides Hair Care Reviews and insight into fashion tips for women. 

Sophie and I dive into all the in and outs of being a long hair model. Such as what it is like to review products companies send you, managing your own social media and producing content regularly. And also, how to deal with the unwanted attention that being an Instagram influencer may bring. 

Connect with Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/theblonderapunzel/

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This episode I have on my friend and actress of mine that I’ve had the privilege to direct some short films and scenes for.

Her name is Rachael Tant and she brought me on board last year to direct some short scenes for her showreel.

I encourage you to check them out on my website or her showreel that I will link in the show notes.

I’ve talked previously about the scenes but Rachael and I really dive into some crazy stories that happened on set. Like getting kicked out of an Airbnb, half the crew getting hyperthermia, and incredible prep it took to play the iconic DC character the Joker in one scene.

We also talk a lot about the expectations an actor has to play into to get some roles. Such as being typecast, how you post on social media, and if you are liked or not by the cast and crew.

It was fascinating insight Rachael gives and I hope you all and take something away from it.

Connect with Rachael: https://www.rachaeltant.com/

Instagram: https://whttps://www.instagram.com/rachaeltant/

LinkedIn: hthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeltant/

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/rachaeltant

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Welcome to Episode 6 of the House Gardner Podcast.

This episode I sit down with Claudia Butters.

Claudia is an artistic individual all-round. From photography to writing, and even holding her own photography art shows.

She has one called Dualities for one night only at the down under space underneath Freda's from 5-10 pm on the 7th of February. It’s free entry for a night of art, music, and drinks, so please make your way down there than in you are interested after hearing this podcast.

I've also brought Claudia on today to talk about her work as an AC, which is an assistant Camerman in the Australian film industry.

She goes through the ins and outs of what you can expect as an AC and data wrangler.

And we really dive into some nuts and bolts on what you need to have to be a successful AC and as well as just an overall good crew member on a production.

Connect with Claudia: https://www.claudiabutters.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiabutters/

Auscrew: https://www.auscrew.com.au/crew_selected.php?id=01252&view=Client

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Happy New Years! Welcome back to the House Gardner Podcast to the start of the new decade! 

This week on the Podcast I have on a friend of mine, Brooke James. 

Brooke James is an Australian Director and Photographer specialising in fashion, beauty & music.

With millions of views across her films and clients that span Giorgio Armani, Topshop, GQ, Elle Magazine & more, Brooke has worked with some of the most sought after-brands, faces & creatives in the world.

With a calm but energetic approach, she is able to creative express her vision to her team and create some truly stunning pieces of film. 

She is Based between America & Australia, and I was ever so fortunate to catch her before she flies back again bound for Los Angeles. 

Connect with Brooke: 
Brooke James Productions: https://www.brookejamesproductions.com/film
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooketjames/
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James Delaney is a great friend of mine that I've known for the last 4 years. He is a growing VFX Artist who is constantly studying and learning the art and craft. 

Delaney and I have been making films and projects over the years. He has been a bit of everything onset; a runner, gaffer, boom operator, cameraman. But Delaney shines in and what this podcast focuses on is him as a VFX Artist. 

We have a great chat about all kind of things in the VFX World, pros and cons of Film School, and how Delaney telling his lecturer to 'eff off' taught him a valuable lesson of life. 

Connect with Delaney:

https://www.facebook.com/james.delaney.1614

Watch Alien Arm:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iM4JgJGRtw&t=110s

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Website: http://www.jontygardner.com

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Paddy is a freelance photographer and currently represents Only Everything - An entertainment website dishing up a daily dose of the internets finest + original stories by us. 

With over 7 years of professional experience photographing around New Zealand and the South Pacific. Paddy has worked with some of New Zealand’s most influential and reputable brands and people. Such as Heineken, DHL, Redbull, G-Shock, and NZ Fashion Week just to name a few. 

He has a great candid style of photography, and it was lovely to sit down and chat with him about it all. 

Connect with Paddy: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/paddy_foss/ 

Website: https://www.http://paddyfoss.com.au/

Only Everything: https://www.only-everything.com/ 

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Website: http://www.jontygardner.com

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Darren is a growing Actor who I met a few years ago on a short film I directed. He has quite the back story as before turning to act, Darren was a big-time Stripper performing in shows across the world including headlining in Las Vegas. 

He is one of the friendliest people I've met, super positive, and has a really great outlook on the daily grind you have to go through as an actor starting out. A lot of great insight here, so best to listen with a pen and paper close by! 

Connect with Darren: 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dazgeorge/

Agency: https://www.ryanhall.com.au 

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Website: http://www.jontygardner.com

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Cameron is a good friend of mine and an incredibly talented videographer and photographer in Sydney. For the last 8 years, Cameron has been filming weddings, events, real estate, and campaigns. 

We have a great chat about wedding filmmaking and all that it might entail. We dive deep into the best way to get your work out there and what it takes to start and run a reputable production company that you might know when starting out. 

Connect with Cameron: 

Easy Weddings: https://www.easyweddings.com.au/WeddingVideo/Sydney/CameronGaubert/ 

Website: https://www.camerongaubert.com/

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Website: http://www.jontygardner.com

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