In Conversation with Director of Photography Emma Paine and Queenie van de Zandt
Join Director of Photography Emma Paine (Colin from Accounts, NCIS - Sydney, Watching You, Four Years Later) and Queenie van de Zandt as they explore the actor and DOP relationship. As an actor it is important to understand every role on a production and how your work intersects with all involved. DOP's are an integral part of the storytelling process as they are responsible for creating the look of the film. Their primary duties include developing a film's visual style, determining lighting and composition and planning camera angles. The conversation will also cover Emma's extensive work locally, how the DOP’s process impacts actors’ and what we see on screen. This conversation may be particularly useful for actors with a theatre background who are not as familiar with the complexities of screen acting. Audience members will leave with a better understanding of how to work effectively with a DOP on their next job.
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The Resilient Actor: Emotional Connection and Thriving in High Stakes Auditions with Damien Strouthos
Learn how to deliver under pressure with actor, WAAPA grad and founder of The Resilient Actor, Damien Strouthos. This practical session gives you the tools to stay grounded in high pressure auditions, emotionally connect to character and give your best work even when the stakes are high. And maybe even a cheeky crying hack or two.
Damien Strouthos is an award-winning actor, best known for his work in the Foxtel series The Twelve and HBO Max/BBC’s The Tourist, with a career spanning film, television, and theatre. On screen, he’s appeared in Heartbreak High(Netflix), One Night (Paramount+), Last King of the Cross (Paramount+), Home and Away, and Pieces of Her (Netflix). His feature film credits include Transfusion, directed by Matt Nable, I Am Woman, and Peter Rabbit 1 and; 2. Damien is also an accomplished theatre performer, having worked with Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare, Belvoir, and Sport for Jove, most recently appearing in Death of a Salesman opposite Anthony LaPaglia.
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George Miller AO In Conversation with Jason Klarwein
This is an exclusive in conversation with legendary filmmaker George Miller AO — the creative force behind the Mad Max franchise, Happy Feet, Babe and so much more. George will sit down with Equity President Jason Klarwein to reflect on his remarkable career, share insights into his bold creative process, and delve into his unique collaboration with actors. Whether you're just starting out or deep in the craft, this is an unmissable chance to hear from one of the world’s most imaginative directors.
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How to authentically perform with an American accent with Katherine Beck
This is a chance to work with Katherine Beck on what it takes to master NOT mimic the US accent. Attendees will work on the placement of sounds and how to achieve the accent authenticity in just 66 days.
Katherine Beck is a leading voice and dialect coach who works regularly with actors at The Actor’s Hub, The Actor’s Pulse, Screenwise, International Screen Academy and on film and theatre productions. She is the co-founder and co-author of Hollywood Speak: The Australian Actor’s Resource Guide to Creating an Authentic American Accent. Born and raised in Chicago, Katherine is a native American accent speaker.
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US Casting Director Steven Tylor O’Connor In Conversation with Danielle Cormack
Steven Tylor O’Connor, a two-time Emmy and multiple Artios Award winning Casting Professional at Aufiero/Horn Casting in the US, will talk to Equity member and actor Danielle Cormack about the US casting process, the actor/casting director relationship, his advice for actors and what he has learnt along the way.
Steven has won Casting Associate of the Year at the Heller Awards in 2024. Steven also sits on the Board of Directors for Casting Society and serves in Executive Leadership as their Treasurer / VP of Finance.
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About Equity Foundation Podcast
The Equity Foundation – the professional development arm of Actors Equity – was established in 2002 to oversee Equity’s publications, awards and extensive professional program.
The mission of the Equity Foundation is to enhance the lives of Australian and New Zealand actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavours and the communities in which they live. Our professional program, which connects with performers in Australia and New Zealand through an extensive masterclass and workshop program, is developed in close collaboration with performers.
The Equity Foundation is independent from Actors Equity but offers substantive services to Equity members, free of charge. The Foundation relies solely on the support from grants, corporate sponsorships, bequests and individual contributions to maintain our programs and create new ones. Our mission is to assist, educate and inspire actors.
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