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 critical shifts currently happening in the Australian screen sector, from the "Survive to '25" mantra to the high-stakes battle over streaming quotas and local content investment. Whether you are an actor looking to transition into producing—the "slasher" career path—or an esta...
Show Notes: Episode 94 – Mastering the American Accent with Paige Walker In this episode, Max Belmonte sits down with expert dialect coach Paige Walker to demystify the American accent for Australian actors. From her work on big-budget productions like Netflix’s Pieces of Her to coaching for the stage, Paige shares the technical and physical secrets to nailing a "General American" sound. Key Highlights The "Ballet of Accents": Why the General American (West Coast) accent is the essential ...
Episode 82: Christiaan Van Vuuren – From Viral Hipster to ABC Creator In this episode, Max and Sam sit down with the ultimate "slashie," Christiaan Van Vuuren. From the viral explosion of the Bondi Hipsters to creating hit shows for the ABC, Christiaan has navigated the highs and lows of the Australian screen industry with a relentless "do-it-yourself" energy. Whether you're an actor waiting for the phone to ring or a writer with thirty unfinished scripts on your laptop, this conversation is ...
