Beyond Reel Talk

Hosted by actor Andrey Rogozin, BRT is a podcast featuring honest conversations with people from the entertainment industry about the passion, rejection, sacrifice and persistence behind the dream.Where do they find the resilience and inspiration to keep going? What does success really mean? And why do we do what we do?

Beyond Reel Talk is a tv podcast hosted by Andrey Rogozin, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrey Rogozin hosts Beyond Reel Talk, a tv show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #47

  47. Elijah Rowen - Knowing Bono didn't open any doors

  Aug 18, 20261h 41mS3

  Elijah Rowen is an Irish actor and producer known for playing Asbjorn in History's Vikings and starring opposite Sean Bean and Billy Zane in Sky One's Curfew. The son of artist Guggi, Bono's closest friend, he explains why growing up in a creative family never actually opened any doors for him. We talk about landing Vikings through cold-emailed self-tapes, learning stunt driving in under two months for Curfew, and losing his momentum in lockdown. Elijah also explains how he and his drama school friends built their own production company, shot a festival feature inside a single recording studio, and navigated funding and distribution. Caledonia, The Hook, making mistakes, celebrating too early, AI, vertical dramas and more. --------------------------------------- If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233 --------------------------------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisiselijahrowen/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Opening doors 07:50 - Getting into acting 11:34 - First shattered dreams and getting cast in Vikings 20:55 - LIFE IN FILM PODCAST AD 22:04 - Working on Vikings 30:38 - Looking at yourself, self-criticism, mistakes 40:14 - The Curfew, stunt driving 46:36 - Limitations feed creativity / Caledonia 52:07 - Producing Caledonia 59:47 - Celebrating small wins 1:03:20 - Indie producing 1:05:00 - The Hook 1:14:44 - What's next? 1:16:17 - Vertical dramas 1:24:47 - AI 1:33:00 - Advice for actors 1:34:42 - Mission in life 1:37:30 - Universal advice 1:38:37 - Lasting Words 1:40:48 - The end 1:41:24 - Outro Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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  Beyond Reel Talk

  46. Nicole Ricciardi - Casting Director answers the questions every actor wants to ask

  Aug 2, 20262h 11m

  In this episode, I'm joined by casting director Nicole Ricciardi from Ricciardi Casting for a long and practical conversation about how casting really works and what every actor should know. We talk about what happens behind the scenes after an audition, how casting decisions are made, who really has the final say, why actors hear nothing after auditions, whether social media affects castability, the impact of AI on casting, and the biggest mistakes actors make without realising it. In the second half of the episode, Nicole reviews my own Spotlight profile live, explaining what works, what doesn't, and how casting directors actually look at headshots, showreels, skills, playing age and credits. Link to the Spotlight page we're looking at: https://app.spotlight.com/3016-3498-7866 Topics include: • How the casting process really works • Self-tapes and in-room auditions • Casting type vs acting range • Choosing the right agent • Social media and castability • AI in the casting industry • Spotlight profile review • Headshots, showreels and playing age • Common audition mistakes • Practical advice for actors Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricciardicasting/ Ricciardi Casting Website: https://www.ricciardicasting.com/about --------------------------------------- If you enjoy this, you’ll love our friends at LIFE IN FILM PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/2w4hoE5UgPBKEOpgM0CY7A?si=9227d4d20bef4233 --------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:00:40 - Nicole's Journey and credentials 00:03:27 - Why Casting? 00:05:39 - Plan for the episode 00:06:16 - The Hardest Part of Casting 00:09:43 - The Casting Process 00:13:03 - How Many Actors Get Seen? 00:15:27 - LIFE IN FILM Podcast Ad 00:16:37 - We have to consider EVERYTHING 00:20:43 - Let Go of the Outcome 00:21:59 - When to Contact Casting Directors 00:25:14 - Who Really Makes the Decision? 00:27:27 - Fighting for Actors 00:29:54 - Profile Red Flags 00:33:02 - Talent vs Professionalism 00:34:02 - Intangible / Experience 00:39:28 - Can One Bad Audition Hurt? 00:41:48 - Damaging Your Reputation 00:42:22 - Mistake that affects your castability 00:44:14 - Casting Type 00:48:33 - Self-Tapes vs Auditions 00:50:04 - Self-Tape Advice 01:08:17 - In-Room Auditions / Nerves 01:19:08 - Are Actors Trying Too Hard? 01:23:45 - Choosing the Right Agent 01:30:11 - Social Media 01:38:31 - AI & Casting 01:43:30 - Spotlight Review 01:45:50 - Bio 01:47:37 - Headshots and photos 01:51:01 - Filters: Location, Heritage, etc. 01:52:13 - Playing Age 01:54:40 - Showreels 01:56:20 - CV & Credits / CUT SCENE 01:58:10 - Accents and skills 01:59:42 - Which skills to invest into? 02:04:30 - Training 02:05:30 - Final Advice 02:07:56 - Lasting Words 02:10:18 - Where to Find Nicole 01:11:00 - Outro Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

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  Episode #45

  45. Daniel Everitt-Lock - Nuclear tests poisoned millions of people and their bloodline

  Jun 3, 20261h 32mS3

  <p>Daniel Everitt-Lock is a cinematographer and the director of the documentary Our Planet, The People, My Blood.</p><p>We talk about the lasting impact of nuclear weapons testing and the people whose lives were affected by it. Daniel shares the stories behind his documentary, which looks at the experiences of nuclear test veterans, downwind communities, Indigenous people, and families across the USA, the UK, Australia, and other parts of the world.</p><p>We discuss the making of the documentary, the challenges of researching these stories, the reaction from UK Parliament, government lies, the Merlin database, and the...

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  Episode #44

  44. Sophia Priolo - No tears! There’s no business like show business!

  May 13, 20261h 45mS3

  <p>Sofia Priolo is an American actor, classically trained ballet dancer, classical singer and choreographer based in London. In this episode we talk about her childhood in Alabama, discovering dance at a young age, and the discipline and toughness that came with ballet training.</p><p>We also discuss storytelling through movement, the connection between dance and acting, choreographing “A Time for Everything”, and the differences between the UK and American acting industries. Sofia shares why she chose London over New York, the pressure artists put on themselves, and how important it is to recognize your worth both as an arti...

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  Episode #43

  43. Tino Orsini - When I get on stage, I feel at home

  May 5, 20261h 16mS3

  <p>Tino Orsini is an actor working across theatre and screen.</p><p>In this episode, he talks about playing Banksy in Ted Lasso, his early life, and how he got into acting. He also shares his time in Los Angeles, why he left, and what it was like coming back to London and continuing his career.</p><p>We get into the difference between theatre and screen, dealing with rejection, and why making your own work can make a real difference. He talks about his one-man show Ghosts of West Hollywood, which he wrote and is preparing to perform...

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