The Moving Spotlight

This episode we dive in deep on how to get into the FLOW of your artistry. Ellington has found success in both working as a team and in a solo career. Having success at a young age, Ellington has been through the ups and downs of touring, how to find inspiration, and kickstarting all types of projects. He also discusses auditioning and finding your confidence as an actor, and how being himself helped him book Criminal Minds.

Oh! And John, the cusp millennial, gives us an unsolicited soliloquy on how to find work/life balance.

Ellington Ratliff is a Musician and Actor who got his start acting at a young age and launched his career in music with the band R5, taking him on four world tours, headlining venues like The Greek Theater in Los Angeles and Festivals like Summer Sonic in Japan. In April, Ellington released his debut EP under his first name which has been featured on MTV, KCRW and The Chart Show on Apple Music. 

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Ellington Ratliff

⌲  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ellington/1542898807

⌲ Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZOz8kmPyhjLI3mga4AuhP

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1272859/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ellington/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#R5 #Elligonton #CriminalMinds #SoYouThinkYouCanDance

#EP #EMT #Dance #TapDance #Flow #BookingTheRoom

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

This accomplished actress, Rebekah Kennedy, gives us her insight into how to show up and be successful. We discuss genuine networking and how seeds you plant can grow into relationships later. You can check Rebekah’s iconic role as ‘Esther Labott’ on Law and Order: SVU (ep. The Book of Esther).

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Rebekah Kennedy

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2796058/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bekahk/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#SVU #LawAndOrder #BookOfEsther

#CriminalMinds #CBS #Horror #HorrorMovies 

#Station19 #ShondaLand #BergStudios

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

A Midwest guy that moved to the west coast, who has risen through the ranks of casting and acting. Hear Spencer talk about what to do in auditions, how to win the room, and how good listening skills can change the trajectory of your career. You're going to fall in love with Spencer's infectious energy and his passion for storytelling. 

Spencer's acting experience includes television credits on  Amazon Prime's Them, Criminal Minds, The Young and the Restless, the award winning short film - Pop Music, over forty television commercials, over fifty stage performances and will soon have his feature film debut alongside J.K. Simmons in the thriller The Woods.

"This guy is hilarious!" - Tom Hanks

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Spencer Kramber

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3635249/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/spencerkramber/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#SessionDirector #Casting #Commercials

#ActingCoach #CLIO #Determination 

#WinTheRoom #Booking #Minnesota #UCLA

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Sean and John met on the exciting set of Apple’s science fiction drama, ‘For All Mankind’. Sean has so many talents, it’s hard to even put into words. He can sip wine professionally as he saves your life as an EMT, all while giving you Life Coaching advice to prevent you from needing an EMT in the first place. Oh! And he’s a fantastic actor that has been on smash shows like S.W.A.T., The Young And The Restless, and now you can catch him in For All Mankind.

Sean Muramatsu was born and raised in San Diego, California. He started acting professionally in 2005 and has since produced and acted in movies that have been in Redboxes and on Amazon Prime. He recurs as D.E.A. Agent Cho on CBS' S.W.A.T. and as Ted on The Young and the Restless. He can be seen in the upcoming third season of the Apple TV show For All Mankind. Fun facts about Sean: He is an EMT and worked for the LA County Fire Dept, he is a Certified Sommelier and has worked in a Michelin Star restaurant, and currently is a Certified Professional Coach  working as a life and success coach for actors and artists. 

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Sean Muramatsu

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2152494/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/seanmuramatsu/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#ForAllMankind #SWAT #AppleTVPlus

#Sommelier #EMT #yr #YoungAndTheResless

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Kymberly is a theater and film director who loves to collaborate with actors. Learn from her experience on stage and behind the camera where she embodies the mentality of ‘just say yes’ to projects. She believes in doing the research and creating space to drop in to every project. 

Kymberly Harris is a Director/Writer and founder of Firsthand Films. She wrote and directed the award-winning shorts Rose's Turn, that was at Cannes, and FAITH that won Best Short at NYCIFF. Her feature film I HEARD SARAH is beginning it's festival run, 2021 and won the Robert Rodriguez Best Indie Auteur Award at Bare Bones International Music and Film Festival.

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Kymberly Harris

⌲ Website: https://kymberlyharris.me/

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2464467/

⌲ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kymberly_harris

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Director #Artist #Theatre #Producer

#Film #FoolForLove #FirstHandFilms 

#TVTime #Emmys #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#BragTime! #YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He’s helped 542 actors find representation (and counting!) and is known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abroad. He has been a contributing expert to Backstage Magazine for over a decade. Follow Brian on Instagram @briansaysthat, check out his podcast, Brian Breaks Character, or visit www.MakeAgentsWantYou.com to watch his totally free training to help you find your perfect reps.

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Brian Patacca

⌲ Website: https://brianpatacca.com/

⌲ Website: https://makeagentswantyou.com/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#BrianSaysThat #ActressLife #ActorLife

#NeedAnAgent #LAActor #NYCActor #AgentGoals 

#RepresentationWhisperer #AuditionMagnet 

#ActorOperatingSystem #Northwestern

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#BragTime! #YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Interested in travelling the world? Katelyn and Howard quit their 9-5s and have travelled the world living in their 2019 Winnebago RV. Listen as they discuss equipment and tips/tricks for content creators on the go. Learn how they did it, what they are doing now, and how they make their lifestyles work! From stories about their rescued dog, Scout (spoiler alert: he's famous!), to how they modified their RV to fit their careers, there's nuggets for part-time and full-time travelers. 

Katelyn is a former News Reporter/Anchor and Public Relations Manager and Howard has a background in high-end Media Production and Marketing Innovation.

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Newstate Nomads

⌲ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewstateNomads

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/newstatenomads/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#RV #Scout #NewstateNomads

#Travel #Tech #RVLife #Winnebago 

#RVLiving #ContentCreators #VanLife

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#BragTime! #YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Hear about Shaan Sharma's journey coming to LA from Minnesota, finding community, and growing as a skilled performer. Shaan pursued TV/Film by building genuine friendships in casting, and putting himself in positions to meet tons of people in the entertainment industry on a regular basis. Hear about when he recommends joining SAG-AFTRA and how to distinguish yourself in the Union world. 

Shaan founded the acting studio 'The Storytellers Conservatory' where he teaches how to be a working actor like himself, he is a SAG-AFTRA LA Local Board Member, writer, and educator.

Check this episode out to find out the best resources available to actors union and non-union alike. 

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Shaan Sharma

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3459555/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shaan_sharma/?hl=en

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The Storytellers Conservatory

⌲ Website: https://storytellersconservatory.com/shaan

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/storytellersconservatory/?hl=en

⌲ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaansharma

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Chosen #AmazonPrime #StorytellersConservatory #OneBrokeActress

#ActingCoach #Teaching #Minnesota  #Community

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film 

#BragTime #YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the mellow vibes of Zadran Wali. We discuss his work in TV/Film, print, and sitcoms. You can catch Zadran Wali as Kasim on the CBS sitcom 'United States of Al'.

There’s just too much handsome all around in this episode!

….John made me include him.

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Zadran Wali

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5614561/

⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyvrobinson/?hl=en

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#USofALCBS #CBS #Sitcoms

#Print #Model #Headshots

#TV #Film #Comedy #Drama

#SWAT #NCIS #Surfer

#Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife

#Believe #Success #Inspiration

#Netflix #Hulu #Amazon

#HBO #AppleTV #Showtime 

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#BragTime #YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod

April Wright is an award winning filmmaker who brings a fresh and creative approach to her documentaries and narrative projects. From female stunt women to drive-in movie theaters. April loves unearthing niche tops with broad appeal. Learn about her experience at Sundance (working and visiting) and how it can be a great opportunity to network. Also, find the easter egg of how John got into Sundance parties that he was not invited to.

April's scripts have been part of the Sundance / Women in Film Financing Intensive, as well as the final rounds for Sundance episodic and narrative labs and the WIF/Blacklist episodic lab multiple times. While making her documentary on drive-in movies, she visited over 500 drive-in locations in every state except Alaska.

There's a lot to discover on this week's episode on April's journey about persistence and the gratification of following your heart.

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April Wright

⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2119697/

⌲ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/april_wright_1999/?hl=en

⌲ Twitter: https://twitter.com/driveindoc?lang=en

⌲ Website: https://www.goingattractions.com/

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The Moving Spotlight Podcast

⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264

⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27

⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight

⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight

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#Documentary #Director #Producer

#GoingAttractions #StuntWomen

#NorthWesternUniversity #Sundance

#Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film

#BragTime! #YourBestBadActing #Content

#CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod