Beyond Reality Hayley Ferguson

In this episode, I sit down with Casting Director and Co-owner of A Cast Of Thousands, Kirsty De Vallance. With close to three decades in the industry, Kirsty is one of the most experienced casting professionals in Australia and when it comes to finding TV talent for reality, factual and entertainment formats, you name it - she’s cast it.
Kirsty reveals her top tips for getting cast on TV,  the high profile names she’s discovered over the years and, the extraordinary lengths she goes to in search of next big reality stars.
To connect with Kirsty, you can follow A Cast of Thousands on Instagram @acastofthousands

If you enjoyed this episode, you may like to listen to my chat with TV Presenter - Liz Cantor. Kirsty had a hand in casting Liz Cantor on The Mole before she made her mark as a TV presenter. 

CREDITS:
Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson
Co-Producer: Bri La Rance


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In this episode, I’m joined by Film and TV Director, Hayley MacFarlane.  Hayley has spent the last 10 years directing some of the UK and Australia’s biggest reality hits such as Love Island, Big Brother and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. I find out how Hayley’s fierce determination to make it as a director has propelled her success and how her work in reality TV has positively influenced her work in other genres.

To explore more of Hayley's directing work, head to https://www.hayleymacfarlane.com/

If you enjoyed this conversation, you might also be interested in my chat with another female powerhouse in this industry, Series Producer - Natasha Pizzica who has worked on shows such as Gogglebox, Playschool, Teletubbies and Limitless with Chris Hemsworth.

CREDITS:
Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson
Co-Producer: Bri La Rance
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Beyond Reality is an independent podcast, if you'd like to support the show, you can make a one-off contribution HERE (for the cost of a coffee). There’s no obligation to give and any contribution will go towards keeping the podcast available. Thank you for checking out Beyond Reality!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share on social media or leave a rating and review in your favourite podcast app to help other people find the show.

If you're just starting out in television and are looking for tips and information about the TV industry then check out the Beyond Reality Blog at https://beyondrealityau.com.

Keen to start a podcast of your own? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, the easiest podcasting software for hosting, promoting and tracking your podcast. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

In this episode, I sit down with TV executive Wes Dening, a powerhouse of the television industry who has made his mark in developing, selling and producing original content in Australia, the US and beyond. In his current role as Head of Global Formats for Eureka Productions, Wes oversees the making of hit shows such as Australian Idol (Seven Network), The Mole (Netflix), The Floor (Fox) and Stars On Mars (Fox). 


We chat about his first taste of television as a contestant on Big Brother back in 2004, how he learnt the business of TV in order to sell his first original formal at just 27 years old and what he believes it takes to make it in such a dynamic industry.

Follow Wes Dening is on Instagram here.
Eureka Productions can be found here.

If you enjoyed this chat, you might like to listen to a recent episode recorded with Liz Cantor. Liz is an established TV presenter these days but her first taste of television was on The Mole back in 2005 and spoiler alert - she won! 

CREDITS:
Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson


Support the showTo stay up to date with the latest episodes then make sure you hit 'follow' on your favourite podcast app. You can also find us on social media:
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Beyond Reality is an independent podcast, if you'd like to support the show, you can make a one-off contribution HERE (for the cost of a coffee). There’s no obligation to give and any contribution will go towards keeping the podcast available. Thank you for checking out Beyond Reality!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share on social media or leave a rating and review in your favourite podcast app to help other people find the show.

If you're just starting out in television and are looking for tips and information about the TV industry then check out the Beyond Reality Blog at https://beyondrealityau.com.

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Just like a great reality TV twist, this episode is a little bit different. I chat with TV personality George Mladenov or as he’s more commonly known by Survivor fans, King George.
I find out how George went from a bold and sometimes brash political operative to a two-time Australian Survivor player who cemented themselves as one of the most strategic players the game has ever seen.

If you enjoyed this chat, you might like to listen to a recent episode recorded with David Forster. Dave is an executive producer for Australian Survivor with a surprising start to his career in reality TV.

CREDITS:
Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson
Co-Producer: Bri La Rance
Support the showTo stay up to date with the latest episodes then make sure you hit 'follow' on your favourite podcast app. You can also find us on social media:
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Beyond Reality is an independent podcast, if you'd like to support the show, you can make a one-off contribution HERE (for the cost of a coffee). There’s no obligation to give and any contribution will go towards keeping the podcast available. Thank you for checking out Beyond Reality!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share on social media or leave a rating and review in your favourite podcast app to help other people find the show.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Supervising Post Producer and Writer, Bri La Rance. Bri’s drive and determination to learn new skills led her to explore a diverse range of film and TV roles before more recently forging a path in post production, but as I find out, it’s her passion for storytelling that underpins everything she does.

Over the course of Bri's impressive career, she has worked in the writers room on Australian drama shows including Neighbours and Bite Club. More recently, her work in post production has included shows such as Australian Survivor, The Traitors, Married at First Sight and Big Brother.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about the world of post production, you can listen to my chat with award-winning editor, Karen Crespo here.

CREDITS:
Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson
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Beyond Reality is an independent podcast, if you'd like to support the show, you can make a one-off contribution HERE (for the cost of a coffee). There’s no obligation to give and any contribution will go towards keeping the podcast available. Thank you for checking out Beyond Reality!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share on social media or leave a rating and review in your favourite podcast app to help other people find the show.

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In this episode, I’m joined by TV presenter and two time reality tv show winner (The Mole and Livingstone Botswana), Liz Cantor as she shares her unique insights from an enduring career in front of the camera. Whether she’s delivering the winning lotto numbers, fronting stories on the best travel and adventure spots or dominating any reality competition she enters, Liz’s passion and enthusiasm for her work always shines through.
Support the showTo stay up to date with the latest episodes then make sure you hit 'follow' on your favourite podcast app. You can also find us on social media:
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Beyond Reality is an independent podcast, if you'd like to support the show, you can make a one-off contribution HERE (for the cost of a coffee). There’s no obligation to give and any contribution will go towards keeping the podcast available. Thank you for checking out Beyond Reality!

If you enjoyed this episode, please share on social media or leave a rating and review in your favourite podcast app to help other people find the show.

If you're just starting out in television and are looking for tips and information about the TV industry then check out the Beyond Reality Blog at https://beyondrealityau.com.

Keen to start a podcast of your own? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, the easiest podcasting software for hosting, promoting and tracking your podcast. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.