This week our hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle discuss work/life balance in the film industry, when its okay to step away from social media, and some controversial film opinions.

Ep. 15: Finding your “WHY”

Mar 24th, 2021 43m 9s

In today’s episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle discuss the importance of finding your “why” and why it is so integral to finding success in your career.

Ep 14: How to achieve the perfect headshots to book more auditions

Mar 10th, 2021 1h 8m

This week, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle speak with Vancouver Portrait Photographer Brandon Hart about how to achieve headshots that will help you book auditions. As an actor headshots are one of your most important marketing tools

Ep 13: So your child wants to be an actor, now what?

Mar 3rd, 2021 41m 30s

Hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle discuss how to get your kids into acting. How to sign your kid up for the right classes, find the right agent and what to expect on set. Acting can be a great opportunity for children to gain confidenc

Ep 12: FAQ about the Vancouver film industry

Feb 24th, 2021 54m 47s

In this week’s episode, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle answer listeners questions about the film industry. Contracts, filming locations, agents and more are all mentioned in this episode.

Ep 11: Knowing how to market YOU and how to create content that will get seen

Feb 17th, 2021 39m 3s

In today’s episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle interview special guest Diane Foy! Joining us all the way from Toronto via Zoom, Diane is a Marketing and PR Coach for actors. Not sure why your content

Ep 10: Submitting to talent agents

Feb 10th, 2021 47m 51s

What do you need to seem professional when submitting to talent agents? In episode 10, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle tell you how submitting high quality work to talent agents will help you book roles. Cover letters, headshots, dem

Ep 9: How to write your own movies

Feb 3rd, 2021 46m 49s

Surprise! We’re releasing a second episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast this week. Episodes will now be releasing on Wednesdays instead of Mondays so don’t forget to set your reminders! In episode 9, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle

Ep 8: The DO’s and DONT’s of headshot makeup

Feb 1st, 2021 22m 12s

On this week’s episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast your host Michael Coleman speaks with special guest Faye Smith! They discuss your #1 marketing tool for acting: HEADSHOTS. Faye is a very well established makeup artist in Vancouver, BC. She an

Ep 7: How to find your own independent work

Jan 25th, 2021 26m 33s

In this week’s episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast, hosts Michael Coleman and Sidney Quesnelle discuss how to find independent work. Tips for how to choose work that is going to benefit your career and where to find it. Tips for submitting to I

Ep 6: How to do a self-tape and tips for memorizing your lines

Jan 18th, 2021 30m 17s

On this week’s episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast Michael Coleman introduces his new co-host Sidney Quesnelle! They discuss ways to help you memorize lines and what a great self tape looks like. Preparation is key! Visit https://www.weauditi

Ep 5: How to start your own small business

Jan 11th, 2021 22m 17s

Have you ever wanted to be your own boss and own a business? In today’s episode of Vancouver Actors Podcast, host Michael Coleman discusses why in order to become a successful actor you need to treat it like you’re running your own business. Yo

Ep 4: Turn your nerves into excitement

Dec 21st, 2020 20m 58s

Host Michael Coleman shares exercises for grounding yourself and shifting nervousness to excitement for an audition.

Ep 3: What you need to know about acting

Dec 14th, 2020 35m 57s

Host Michael Coleman and special guest Maryk Horn answer listeners questions! Whether you’re a veteran actor or new to the industry these you will definitely want to know the answers to these questions.

Ep.2: Smart Audition Prep

Dec 7th, 2020 38m 6s

Host Michael Coleman and special guest Andrea Hurtt discuss how to prepare for an audition quickly and effectively. This step by step guide will help you break down your character and understand the scene. Learn how to apply the GREAT OPERA to

EP 1: 100% Audition Success Rate

Nov 30th, 2020 18m 16s

Host Michael Coleman discusses how to increase your audition success rate to 100%. How do we define success in a subjective art? What are the 4 things we owe every audition?

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