RealityTV Episodes

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 Casting Director and founder of Total Casting . With over 35 years of experience spanning talent agent work, acting, and world-class casting, Helene shares the "Formula 1" approach to navigating today’s digital industry. From the surprising explosion of "Vertical" series to the...

Episode 92: Writing for Actors with Chris Corbett In this episode, Max and Sam dive deep into the world of screenwriting with Australian industry veteran Chris Corbett . With over 50 hours of television credits—spanning from the high-stakes drama of Blue Healers and All Saints to the intricate mysteries of Miss Fisher —Chris offers a masterclass in what it actually takes to be a "jobbing writer" in the Australian landscape. Whether you’re an actor looking to write your first pilot or a producer ...

Two Unemployed Actors | Episode 44 Are corporate shoots worth the headache, and what really goes on behind the scenes of massive reality TV franchises? In this episode, Max and Sam dive deep into the stark differences between professional sets, independent casting platforms, and the wild world of DIY corporate gigs. Max shares a cautionary tale about battling a dual-teleprompter nightmare at a corporate shoot, while Sam breaks down a demanding StarNow audition that crosses the line into actor ex...