Today we're interviewing Abbie Hills, of Dazey Hills Company casting. Not only has Abbie gathered experience in acting, filmmaking, and modelling herself, but she also got an Arts Marketing degree and opened her own casting agency to provide opportunities for people in Hampshire to do the same.  She is leading the way in the industry fighting for diversity and inclusivity, allowing talented individuals to have chances they may not have otherwise been presented with. Abbie offers such amazing advice in this interview, she truly is inspirational!

* Transcriptions available on https://meteoritefilmproductions.com/podcast-transcriptions/ *

Social media Handles

https://www.thedazeyhillscompany.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/thedazeyhillsco/

https://www.instagram.com/itsabbiehills/

Today we're interviewing Oriane Pick, a talented London based French actress and film producer. She will tell us about the challenges she has faced, the fear of letting go of a steady job to do what you love, and how sometimes too much wine can lead to the best decisions.

* Transcriptions available on https://meteoritefilmproductions.com/podcast-transcriptions/ *

Oriane's social handles and website
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/oriane_pick/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriane_pick
Website: www.itsoriane.com

For Call It a Day
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/callitadayseries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CIAD_series
Website: www.callitadayseries.com

For Candid broads productions
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/candid_broads_productions/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandidBroads_Pd
Website: www.candidbroadsproductions.com

Today we'll be interviewing Kieran Bourne an award winning director, and screenwriter. Kieran will be chatting about how he's made it without going to film school, what the difference is between critique and opinion, and how important it is to be unique, get rid of fear and just go and make films.  **Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com ** https://kieranbourne.onfabrik.com/  https://www.instagram.com/thebournedirection/ I Am Pilate

Today we’re interviewing Ines, a talented musician who recently went into composing for film and television. We discuss motifs, storytelling, and what software she’d recommend for aspiring film composers.  

**Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com **  

https://www.inesmedinafernandez.com/  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Carlos/  

https://www.hildurness.com/music  

http://www.carterburwell.com/main/carter_burwell.s 

html/ https://www.apple.com/uk/logic-pro/  

https://new.steinberg.net/cubase/

Today we’re interviewing Goncalo, a determined filmmaker from Portugal. Goncalo will tell us the story of how he got into filmmaking and how his ambition to make a great documentary nearly killed him, but turned out to be one of the greatest experiences of his life so far. **Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com ** http://www.facebook.com/elitpictures  http://www.elitpictures.com/  https://www.instagram.com/elit_pictures  https://www.instagram.com/goncallovalle

Today we're interviewing Corneliu Popvici. Corneliu is a cinematographer, editor, and producer who has been working in the industry inadvertently for 20 years. He will tell us what it was like starting in the world of VHS and wedding photography, how he made the transition to digital and special effects editing; and really just how important it is to teach yourself new things and to not let barriers like language get in between you and your dreams. * Transcriptions available on https://meteoritefilmproductions.com/podcast-transcriptions/ * https://vimeo.com/infinitycinema https://www.infinitycinema.net/ https://www.instagram.com/infinitycinema_dot_net/

Today we’re interviewing Joanna Kaczynska. Joanna is an upcoming big star who will tell us how she moved to the UK and started her career in Scotland as an on set extra, and how she landed a role on a big Hollywood production. Joanna is a walking example that determination and hard work will pay off - sometimes you need to give it time! * Transcriptions available on https://meteoritefilmproductions.com/podcast-transcriptions/ * https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1030365/ https://www.instagram.com/joanna_anna_kaczynska/ https://strasberg.edu/ Resources for Actors: https://actinginlondon.co.uk/ https://www.weaudition.com/ https://www.starnow.co.uk/ https://www.meetup.com/ - search actors/ film to find networking events near you

Today we will be introducing Rimante Naujokaityte. She doesn't have an agent or Spotlight, and hasn't been to drama school- but proving that she wont let anything stop her from chasing her dreams she is currently producing her first short film, that she has written and is gonna star in! She is a living example that you can make your dreams come true without all the “traditional” tools in the actors world and she will tell you how she is maintaining her career in a more alternative way. * Transcriptions available on https://meteoritefilmproductions.com/podcast-transcriptions/ * Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ririact/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/ririact

Today we're Interviewing Anna and MJ Dixon of Mycho. This dynamic duo (and their mini Mycho mascot) give an amazing interview covering so much on creating and producing low budget films, talking everything from the struggle with locations to the importance of working with nice people over more talented ones. And how sometimes Indie filmmaking is pure Pandamonium! * Transcriptions available on https://meteoritefilmproductions.com/podcast-transcriptions/ * Mycho: https://mycho.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MychoEntertainmentGroup/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/mycho/ https://www.instagram.com/mychoeg/ | https://www.instagram.com/annamycho/ Charlie: https://www.darktemple.co.uk/ Dom: https://twitter.com/dominicbrunt/ Andrew: https://m.facebook.com/NorthBankEntertainment/ Maria Metheringham: https://greatnorthernproductions.co.uk/ Pat Higgins: https://jinx.co.uk/ Hill Burton: https://twitter.com/HBFilmsLtd Trash Arts: https://m.facebook.com/trashartsuk/ James Gunn: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgunn/ Robert Rodriguez: https://twitter.com/Rodriguez

Today we are interviewing Sophie Phillips. Sophie is a multitalented filmmaker who written, directed, starred in and edited her own films, she has now gone on to producing her first feature film which she wrote herself, 'Dear Sister Margaret'. Sophie is a good example of how you shouldn't let anything stop you if you enjoy making films, whether that is lack of knowledge, lack of crew, or lack of confidence- you should do the best you can, as you can learn something from everything. **Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com ** https://www.instagram.com/fourreelssophie/ https://twitter.com/FourReelsSophie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-ivN1xPwjs&feature=youtu.be https://www.facebook.com/dearsistermargaret https://www.instagram.com/dearsistermargaret/ If you would like to get involved in funding Dear Sister Margaret you can do so here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dear-sister-margaret?fbclid=IwAR0wZJ6hgSU_FYzw8YvSTBILm9KWHnCxmte--mbmV-TqrGGD1Rm8zeMYKi4#/ 

*Apologies in advance for the sound quality, we experienced some technical difficulties we were unaware of until listening back*

Today we are interviewing Grant Kempster. Grant is a graphic designer, actor, writer and former film journalist . Grant will be talking to us about how important it is to follow your gut and take opportunities, how you can still pursue your passion without giving up your day job, and how there isn't a specific time scale you have to have everything worked out by. Grant will be  appearing in three films coming out this year, and is currently co-writing a feature script with an award-winning writer/director. 

**Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com **

https://www.instagram.com/thatkempster/

https://www.facebook.com/thatkempster

https://twitter.com/thekempster 

http://www.grantkempster.com/

Check out Grant's graphic design work at: https://www.instagram.com/gkposters/

Today we will be talking to Iwona Marciniak, an actress from Poland. Iwona is an inspiring and talented individual who will tell us how ambition and hard work will always pay off. Not only is she unapologetically pursuing her acting career and earned her place at a prestigious drama school, but she is also the founder of Meteorite Pictures, and spends her time between bettering herself as an actress, working normal jobs to pay for her education and being the face of our company. **Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com ** https://www.instagram.com/ivonamarciniak/  https://twitter.com/iwonamacts https://www.instagram.com/caspaarts/  https://instagram.com/chellestaa/  https://www.michelle-payne.co.uk/ 

Today we are interviewing Kate Bezuskowa a London based director, writer and producer. Kate will be talking about the importance of organisation, team work, and how if you put yourself out there someone might reach out to you turning your hobby into a job. At the moment she is working on a pre-production of a new comedy series 'Death Can Talk', and in September 2020 she will be joining up with us here at Meteorite to make 'The Ruins'. **Transcriptions available at http://meteoritefilmproductions.com ** https://www.instagram.com/katebezus/ https://katerinabezuskova.wixsite.com/bezusfilmgroup