Short Films Episodes

In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors, Max Belmonte sits down with the multi-talented Michelle Danner, a renowned Acting Coach, Director, Producer, and Actor. The conversation explores Danner’s extensive career, offering a masterclass in filmmaking and the dedication required to succeed in Holly…

Episode 107: International Casting Secrets, "Verticals," and AI with Helene Rousse In this episode, Max Belmonte dives deep into the shifting world of international casting with Helene Rousse , a powerhouse Montreal-based Cas...

Episode 104: Matthew Deaner - Navigating the Future of the Australian Screen Industry In this deep-dive episode, Max Belmonte sits down with Matthew Deaner , the CEO of Screen Producers Australia (SPA) . They explore the crit...

1. The Casting Director’s Role in Production Anousha explains how casting directors are often the first "heads of department" hired. They are frequently brought on during the development stage—sometimes years before a project...

Episode 80: Two Actors Survive the Pandemic Welcome to the first episode of 2022! After a transformative year of lockdowns and industry shifts, Max and Sam are back to share how they navigated the "unemployed" life, kept thei...

Episode 78: Self-Tape Walls, Tenet’s Sound Mix, and The Racist Joker This week on Two Unemployed Actors , Max and Sam catch up on a hectic week of back-to-back gigs, major life changes, and the technical struggles of being a ...

Episode 65: From Cannes to Chris Pratt: Navigating the On-Set Grind Juggling survival jobs, celebrating major creative wins, and staying grounded when the industry gets chaotic. this week Max and Sam dive deep into the messy,...

Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 58 After a short hiatus, Max and Sam are back to chat about a massively busy few weeks. From corporate DIY shoots and intense short films to feature film callbacks and big premieres, the boys d...

Episode Overview In Episode 56, Max and Sam take you behind the scenes of the unpredictable Acting world, covering everything from unscripted canine co-stars to major industry milestones. Max shares a wild commercial audition...

Two Unemployed Actors — Episode 53 In this episode, Max and Sam unpack the sheer variety of the working actor’s life. From local indie short films and voiceover wins to massive multi-channel commercial studios, the boys share...

Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 52: Navigating the Industry as a Young Actor with Yasmin What does it take to balance high school, a social life, and a packed filming schedule? In this episode, Max sits down with 12-year-old ...

Cinema is officially back, Max gets an exciting tap on the shoulder for a new project, and we are breaking down the absolute essentials of landing a role on a major television series! In this milestone 50th episode, Max and S...

Two Unemployed Actors — Episode 49: Fast Sets, Hot Mics, and Protecting Your Likeness In this episode, Max and Sam dive deep into the practical realities of balancing a survival job with "acting fitness." Max shares his recen...

Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 42 Show Notes In this episode, Max and Sam delve deep into the mechanics of filmmaking, character creation, and the heavy emotional demands of the acting craft. Max shares direct takeaways from...