this quote sums up a beautiful convo i had with @michaelmatteorossi he was beyond generous to give us all the insight on filmmaking. i was tempted to title the episode “film making for dummies” bc i really asked him all the nitty gritty questions we talked about how to actually sit down and write a feature, how to get investors, picking a distributor, and legit so much more! Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmatteorossi/ follow us on insta!!...

after a brief intermission we are back and our guest is Molly Anderson Molly is known for her work on shows such as The Double Life of my Billionaire Heiress, Perfume and Moon, My Heartless Alpha and so many more. She also stars in films such as Mail Lady, Froggy, That Night, and more. We chat super candidly about what it’s like first moving out to LA- finances, roommates, random jobs. We talk about representation- if having a bad rep is better than no rep. We talk about the realities of...

this week we have actor, writer and business owner Kasey Esser. he is known for his work on series such as “Fated to my Forbidden Alpha,” “Goodbye My CEO,” “Flash Vows” and many more. Kasey was labeled as the genres “breakout star” by the Rolling Stone. we chat about how vertical web series are changing Hollywood, the importance of a business mindset, and how to pave YOUR way in the industry. Kasey's insta: https://www.instagram.com/kaseyesser/?hl=en follow us on insta!!...

our first guest @ashleymichellegrant is an actress from arizona who has been taking the industry by storm with her work on the vertical web series. these shows have done everything from had her do an Australian accent, to taking her to China, and to making her imdb star meter so low she’s in the ranks with some of your favorite netflix and HBO stars. Ashley is known for her grounded performances and even more grounded personality ;)we chat about how everyone’s path in the industry is...

Jean is known for her roles on shows such as Mr William’s Madame Is Dying and films such as The Truth Hurts, Did You Mean It, Stall and Superpowers Aren’t A Thing we chat her journey from having a ton of jobs to acting full time, things she changed to “get serious” about acting, and how she stays positive in a difficult industry. if you feel stagnant in your acting career, this episode is for you if you want acting to become more of a full time thing for you; this episode is for you if...

06 overachiever struggles  2:06 how cody knew he needed a break 3:17 cody’s story 22:52 how cody booked acting work in New England 26:53 why you might not want to move to LA or NYC right away 28:11 building relationships  29:13 managing a crazy schedule and knowing your capacity 33:29 rejection  34:17 AGENTS 37:45 the secret to going far  39:01 discipline  42:05 RELAX BRO 43:40 a schedule that may work for you  46:54 the benefits of rest 48:30 resting is productive  52:30...

this week we have actress and podcast host faith knapp. she’s an actor who can be seen in films such as the thunderman movie, not from around here anymore, murdercycle and in shows such as Mason @mfaithknapp she also hosts the pod not like the movies we talk about finding identity outside of acting, pros and cons of joining SAG, and how faith got signed with a top manager as a new actor. if you’re struggling with your identity this episode is for you if you’re curious what being a...

this week we have bernard timmons ii bernard is known for his world on films such as seance games metaxu and forensicators we chat the different levels of being an actor, how to deal with the “slow seasons,” and how he almost didn’t want to take a role that ended up changing his life if you’re curious about the different levels of being an actor this episode is for you if you’re struggling with the “slow season” in our business this episode is for you if you’re not taking roles because...

follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor McBain:...

this week we have actress and fitness queen abigail villanueva abigail is known for apollo never have a boyfriend her recent lifetime movie surviving the sleepover abigail moved from KC about a year and a half ago and we talk her transition from corporate girly to actress, how she booked a TV movie without an agent, and the character building short films we all do if you’re in corporate but want to act this episode is for you if you love acting and fitness this episode is for you if you...

this week we have actor, content creator and tech bro Bryan Scott!! @bryanclscott bryan is an actor but he also has a full time job in tech which is a reality for a lot of actors. not everyone can afford to just act in todays society so we discuss how he practically balances both, the benefits of having a career outside of acting, and ways on how to become an actor that don’t involve class. if you’re an actor who has a “day job” this episode is for you if you’re an actor who wants to leave...

this week we have one of my fave humans, kyra wisely she's known for her work on tons of artsy films like A Trail of Dead Flowers, The First, and Positive she's also known for being a vertical series QUEEN (she's done 9) on shows such as The Forbidden Alpha, Oops I Married a CEO by Mistake, Dracula's Kiss and More. kyra's story is super cool because after growing up dancing in her late teens she switched to focusing on acting. she moved to LA at 18 and started booking immediately. her...

https://www.tiktok.com/@sophiejordancollinss?_t=8ailTSDeG0R&_r=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/5s3snuZbImpYsLR8i7zoMc?si=hBrkFGZQQrWp467_X-OIVA instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiejordancollins/ https://sophiejordancollins.com/acting/ 1 Corinthians 16:14 follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube:...

This week we have actor Elijah Van Zenten Elijah is known for his work on shows like Become the Idol and Murf the Surf and his work on films such as Tip and Mad Scientists Al Maxima He’s also done a ton of modeling work and some fun random shoots love island, love at first lie, and a ton of book covers we chat about how acting just sorta fell into his life, how he balances handling multiple gigs, and the differences of being on set as an actor vs a model if you’re struggling to balance...

this week we have ATL actress Rae Derosa Rae is known for her work on shows such as Amazon Primes “The Summer I turned Pretty” and Hulu's “Tell Me Lies.” She also stars in films such as Lifetime’s “My Professors Guide to Murder” and “California Dreamin’.” She chats with us about how she booked her first guest star, why she tried out both NYC and ATL, and the realities of booking a big show and then transitioning back to life. If you’re curious about the ATL market, this episode is for...

this week, we have actor, writer, and director Nick Garabedian I met Nick about a year and a half ago doing a commercial a few months after he graduated and since then he's gone on to do TONS of commercials, films, and you've guessed it those vertical shows ;) we chat about how logistically he transitioned from studying theatre in school to being a working actor, intimacy scenes, and how to start creating your own work. if you're in college for acting or fresh out and need tangible advice...

this week we have actress, model, and entrepreneur Rose Rosenfeld Rose moved from Australia to pursue acting and modeling. She began her career in NYC modeling for brands such as Covergirl and later moved to LA to pursue film. Her TV and theatrical credits include Neighbors, The Last Straw, Numb, and Barry to name a few. Rose has been able to be a working actor and model while also traveling, building a strong social media presence and even launching various business endeavors. She is the...

GUYYYsss this week we talk all things representation with the representation whisperer Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without all the struggle. He's helped 724 actors all around the world find representation and clients call him "The Representation Whisperer". Through his wildly popular online courses #agentgoals® and Audition Magnet®, Brian teaches actors how to market themselves authentically, use gratitude to open doors, and book the roles they were born to play. His...

this week we have actress, singer, dancer, director, and producer Tori Kay (TK;) she quite literally DOES IT ALL. she has been performing since she was a kid- touring with Kidz Bop and doing commercials, then moving into TV/film work on shows like "Cheerleaders" and "OMG" and films such as Lifetime's "A Daughters Deceit." she also has a full blown music career where she both writes and performs all the time. she's known for her very performative shows that hold a lot of emotion and killer...

this week we have actor and musician Ryan Watson Henderson we talk all things moving to LA, how he started booking gigs right away, and how to balance multiple creative pursuits. if you're thinking of moving to LA, struggling to find peace on your creative journey or want to know secrets to booking one of those tiktok soap operas (ifykyk). this is the episode for you Ryan's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryguywatson/?hl=en follow us on insta!!...

y’all are gonna love this one! we have actress, singer, and podcast host Molly Franco this week. we chat moving from theatre in NYC to film in LA, the dark side of the industry, and how to approach this career while cultivating your life if you’re wanting to explore the film world, advocate for change at all levels of the acting biz and find freedom while pursuing this career- this episode is for you:) Molly is also just a doll and we really went all over the place in the episode yet i...

next we have Michael Vaccaro !! Michael chats with us about being a child actor, how he write and starred in his own show, and the changes he has seen in SAG. he was super open about so many things and i know y'all will get a ton of value. if you want to know more about SAG and the new contracts, or about writing and pitching your own show- this is the episode for you.

we have one of my favortie human beings Anna Lise Conroy on the pod this week she went from working production in reality TV to deciding she wanted to act. within months she was able to join SAG and book a co star on Bosch Legacy WITHOUT AN AGENT!!! Anna has quickly had success in her acting career and shares all her secrets with us. Anna is also just genuinely one of those people that is so genuinely kind and magnetic and I know you'll love her energy 1/10 :) stay tuned!! Anna's...