The Acting Mastery Podcast

Join us for an inspiring episode with Ainslie Clouston, the creative force behind the series ‘Paper Dolls,’ now streaming on Netflix. Recorded live at our Industry Talk Night, Ainslie shares her journey from beginning her career as an actor in series like ‘Diary of an Uber Driver’, ‘Winter’, and ‘BedHead’ (directed by Ben Mathews) to making a pact with herself early on to earn her living solely through the entertainment industry. This resolve led her to explore and excel in various roles, from casting to directing and writing. Her web series ‘600 Bottles of Wine’ which she made with her best friend writer and actor Grace Rouvray, was picked up by the BBC, Netflix and Network 10. Since then she found success writing for various series such as ‘Playing for Keeps,’ ‘My Life is Murder,’ ‘Amazing Grace’ and eventually creating ‘Paper Doll,’ a compelling drama about the rise and fall of a fictional girl group in the early 2000s.This episode is packed with practical advice on staying open and adaptable, creating and leveraging opportunities, and navigating your own path in the entertainment world.

Todays Episode was recorded live during one of our industry talk nights at the Acting Mastery Studio in Bondi Junction.

Sonya shares invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of talent management, the importance of fostering genuine relationships in the industry and what it takes to thrive as an actor in todays competitive environment.

We have the honour of hosting Miranda Harcourt, one of the most sought after acting coaches in the industry. Miranda's clients have won and been nominated for multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs, including a 2022 Golden Globe win and a 2022 Academy Award nomination. Miranda not only supports and coaches stars at the highest level, but also guides emerging talents into stellar careers. The tools, exercises, and approaches that Miranda has developed are implemented in rehearsal rooms and on sets all around the world. Miranda’s specialty is screen naturalism, and through her work, she aims to shift paradigms, empowering creatives to realise their own talent.

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On our debut episode, we dive deep into the world of film and performance with the exceptionally talented Kim Farrant, a director and acting coach known for her unique ability to draw out raw, powerful performances from her actors.
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of acting and directing, Kim's journey through the film industry, and her deep insights into the work.

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