The Act of Storytelling

Welcome to our final mini podcast and to the very wonderful - editor, writer, director and producer -Thomas Meadmore!We were incredibly lucky to catch Tom off the back of the success of writing and directing four part doco series, After The Night, (available on Stan), in the depths of lockdown in the UK, and focussing on reconnecting with the world of fiction. It was a fantastic chat between Nick, Lauren & Tom, investigating the highs and lows of the creative journey and finding out what drives Tom to keep pursuing storytelling in both the world of fiction and non-fiction.So make a cuppa and settle in for a thought-provoking and heart-warming chat about this artist’s journey!You can Follow @TomMeadmore on Twitter on LinkedIn and check out ‘After The Night’ on Stan or “The Spy Who Fell To Earth’ on Netflix

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Welcome to our second short and sweet interview with the fantastic Shash Lall! Whether you’re down with our TAOS Ch01 Podcast 19 chat with Shash, or brand new to the annals of the Lall compendium, you’re going to love this supercharged conversation around freshly-minted Colourful Cocktail Media (circa 2020), of which Shash is Executive Producer, some amazing insights into tackling digital innovation in order to continue creating and pitching projects in the world right now, and how his goal to honour diversity in storytelling through compassion and understanding has come to fruition in his latest projects.So sit back and relax while Shash wow’s you with his enthusiasm, determination and lateral thinking super-skills!Feel free to Follow ‘Colourful Cocktail Media’ on LinkedIn and check out our intro clip for this interview with Shash on IG @actstorytelling.

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This is the first release in a mini podcast series from The Act of Storytelling talking to global creatives who are getting things done. Our hosts chat to the amazing and motivational, Cat LaCohie - on one hand, she’s the award-winning, international Variety Burlesque performer and live event Host “Vixen DeVille” who specialises in fire-eating, glass-walking, aerial hoop, and magic, and on the other she’s an accomplished actress, writer, producer, teacher and motivational speaker. So strap yourselves in, because this is one seriously motivational chat! You can stay connected with Cat’s acting and teaching work on Facebook @CatLaCohieActress or find out more about her burlesque at www.vixendeville.com/ and follow @vixendeville on socials.

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To celebrate March in style, Lauren and Nick sit down with Christopher Saunders to talk about creating social change through art. Not only is he an actor, enabler and creative producer, Christopher is also endlessly curious about how we work together to reframe our stories and connect ourselves to the real humans represented in the tales we tell.Through his work with BIGhART, and currently as General Manager of Renew Newcastle, Christopher shares some sage advice on sustainability and drawing on the resources you have to hand, as well as thinking outside the box to make things happen. It's an enjoyable discussion on how to keep your sense of creativity and motivation alive.Jam packed into the audio alongside this, Lauren and Nick take the opportunity to realign and focus, establish routine and talk about some amazing creative projects happening in Newcastle and Melbourne currently.

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In the first full length podcast for 2018, our hosts take the spotlight as they carve out a special hour that is dedicated to turning the interviewers into the interviewees. Both Nick and Lauren take turns delving into key factors that have driven them to be the individual artists they are today. The discussion winds passionately from the importance of specificity and curiosity in designing our artistic lives, to musings around the fundamental nature and meaning of existence.In a delightful splash of extra goodness, they take the time to review their favourite podcasts of the long running series, and serve up their greatest learnings and insights in a neat and tasty package for you to enjoy. It’s the closest thing to a ‘best of’ episode you’re likely to get!

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It's a double dose of talent on this storyteller snapshot! Nick and Lauren meet with two childhood friends turned indie filmmakers - Director Hayden Gregory and Producer Opie Sayner-Hassall - to discuss the experience of creating Australian phsychological thriller, The Rip. It's a bite-sized insight into the expectations of the filmmaking process, crowdfunding and developing an engaging narrative!

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This month's podcast guest, Sue Maslin, weighs in on our Artist's Toolkit topic: Social Media. Listen to the full interview here: https://theactofstorytelling.com.au/stories/sue-maslinMusic © Anita Quayle

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You are invited to explore the inner thoughts of one of Australia's most successful film, television and digital content producers, Sue Maslin, in this fascinating and expansive discussion on the whys and wherefores of script to screen storytelling.Sue brings a wealth of knowledge to the microphone as she discusses some topical and fundamental ideas including empowering women in the arts and creating space for female leadership, embracing the challenge of having your project knocked back, and how to create work from ideas that matter. We cover the process of getting her most recognised project so far - The Dressmaker - from concept to cinema and harnessing the growing power of the webseries through her latest series, Other People’s Problems.Nick and Lauren also discuss the importance of career continuity and the role of social media engagement in an artist’s digital footprint.

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It's the penultimate month of November but it is very much a continuation of all things storytelling on the TAOS podcast. Nick and Lauren discuss 'holding the line', creating space and being present before turnign their attention to a great conversation, and a lot of laughter, with actress, producer, creative director and Melbourne WebFest General Manager, Sally McLean.This podcast brings so much laughter along with a wealth of insight into making work that is relevant today, prioritising schedules, being fearless in your approach to expanding your network and creativity, and so much more!

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Nick and Lauren check in bi-continental this month from LA to Sydney to compare keeping on track vs letting go, following words with actions and being grateful for the journey.Then it’s a wonderful ride inside the motivational life of Ali Kadhim, who is, among other things, a Parkour practitioner, martial artist, filmmaker and movement specialist.Having just received the Kirk Robson Award from the Australia Council for the Arts, this young man has many wise words to share on reframing obstacles, doing what you love and releasing yourself from fear. Buckle up kids, it’s just a four storey drop on the jump to the next building!

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