Miscellaneous
On this weeks episode we meet with local actor and filmmaker Jacob Masters. This talented young creative also has a new web series in production and is set to become a fully fledged Personal Trainer! Sit back and grab a cuppa as we chat about his work, passions and the hustle to survive as a working actor. We also touch on: How to create a life for yourself outside of the acting world and the importance of having a side hustle. The limitations of the country you are in and the work available. The benefit of learning from experienced actors. The feast and famine of being an actor. What would you do if it wasn't about the money? Reaching a level where you choose work for it's artistic merit. The commercial reality of show business. We talk about Jacob's web series "Here If You Need" The web series deals with grief and suicide and how it affects the people left behind. The human condition and universal themes of existentialism. The development of the web series and how it came about. The importance of collaboration and harnessing creative energy. It will be available on the RNZ YouTube channel. The inspiration from reading "The Artist's Way"- Julia Cameron The funding process of a web series. How to budget. Creating a worthwhile and quality product. Evolving characters, story, and artistic licence. Dealing with themes of mental health and wellness and prompting conversation around suicide. Having empathy, compassion and holding space for people. Helping and having best intentions. Final thoughts, accents and voice acting. Hey Reality Hub fans! Please support the podcast by following Reality Hub on Instagram, Facebook and on Youtube for future videos and feel free to leave any comments about this episode, your feedback is welcomed! Also visit our website http://www.realityhub.love/ where you can listen to the podcast online and read Rob’s blog!