Student 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 105: The "Slasher" Life & Strategic Pivots In this episode, Max Belmonte returns from a hiatus to break down the reality of being a "slasher" in the Australian screen industry—balancing Acting, Producing, and corporat...

Episode 100: The Milestone, the Memories, and the New Mission In this landmark 100th episode of Two Unemployed Actors , host Max Belmonte reflects on the journey from a 20-year corporate career to becoming a dedicated Actor a...

Show Notes: Episode 91 – Acting vs. Survival Jobs In this episode, Max and Sam reunite to discuss the high-wire act of balancing a creative career with real-world responsibilities. From the philosophy of survival jobs to the ...

Episode 86: A Lot Can Go Wrong on Set Release Date: Mar 17, 2022 Hosts: Max Belmonte & Sam Folden Episode Overview We’ve all had those days on set where things don't go according to plan, but some stories are in a league of t...

Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 60: On-Set Intensity, Audition Secrets, and Showreel Essentials What does it really take to film an intense, emotional drama under strict on-set restrictions? In this episode, Max and Sam catch...

Are creative self-tapes completely rewriting the rules for modern casting? In this episode of Two Unemployed Actors , Max and Sam dive straight into the reality of the acting hustle. They break down a massive week of on-set e...

Episode 55: Flat-Packs, Fast Self-Tapes & Voiceover Niche Moving house is stressful enough, but what happens when your agent drops multiple back-to-back commercial auditions into your inbox before you’ve even unpacked your fi...

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...