Description
In this episode, we speak with actor Amit Shah, well known for his outstanding performances in TV, film, and theatre.
Amit's TV credits include Happy Valley (for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Best Supporting Actor award), Crashing, Mr Bates vs the Post Office and The Witcher. His feature film work includes roles in The Infidel, Final Score, and The Courier. On stage, Amit has appeared in productions at the National Theatre, the Royal Court, and the Donmar Warehouse.
Amit has acted in many short films, including a trilogy of shorts from director Sam Baron, who we recently had on the podcast.
We focus on his performances in the short films A Quiet Carriage and Tall, Dark and Handsome, as well as his dynamic with Sam Baron. We also talk more generally about his acting process, as well as how he specifically approached Happy Valley and Mr Bates vs. the Post Office. All of this, and as always, much more.
LINKS TO AMIT’S WORK:
SHORT FILMS:
A Quiet Carriage
Tall, Dark and Handsome
Big Ears
The Orgy
TV:
Happy Valley Trailer
Watch via BBCiPlayer
Mr Bates vs. The Post Office Trailer
Watch via ITVX
Amit's IMDB Page
Sam Baron's episode (where he discusses his and Amit’s collaboration):
SOCIAL MEDIA
Amit: Instagram
Ieuan: Instagram
Will: Instagram
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