Out of the Background

Sarah D James
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A Platform for Background Artist (aka Extras) of the past and present, to share their stories of life on set and who they actually are

  1. Feels Like Home

    08/14/2020

    Feels Like Home

    Queen Sandy Sunshine shares her stories of life on set, working through 20 years in the BG world, and how the entertainment industry looks through her eyes.  To check out her Website, go to www.Sandysunshine.com If you are an Extra (or you have been or are thinking about it) be sure to subscribe and stay up to date with new episodes~  And hit me up at https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast if you'd like to share your story!!

    1h 38m
  2. Combining your passions as a BG artist

    07/16/2020

    Combining your passions as a BG artist

    Actor and Artist, Arne Starr shares what his experience has been over the last 15 years in the BG world, his time as an artist for DC comics, and advice he has for the up and comers int eh background world. If you have a chance to work with Arne, ask him to draw you a sketch or show you his work, and check out his group- Los Angeles Local Union Performers (also on instagram, youtube and twitter) to ask questions and share advice for the industry.  If you have been a background artist and you'd like to be part of the show, contact me on https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast to get started, I'd love to hear your story!  ~ Sarah James

    1h 2m
  3. Dress how you want to be addressed

    05/29/2020

    Dress how you want to be addressed

    Fashion stylist and Actor Cary Lowe discusses his time on set as BG coming from the fashion world. Gets candid about his experience of being Chinese American in the entertainment industry, and shares stories of his favorite experiences on set.  Check out Carys instagram @carylowe or Facebook: Cary A Lowe If you're interested in being a guest on Out of the Background, you can go to https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast to fill out the form and get ready to come out of the background and share your story.  xox Sarah James

    1h 18m
  4. Hey Union BG- Don't be uppity!

    05/22/2020

    Hey Union BG- Don't be uppity!

    Aspiring actress Jessica Brown tells about her embarrassing moments on set along with feeling treated differently as a non union BG.  Check out her trailer for her new short here: https://youtu.be/1xbMrbP0T7E *If you're a background artist and you'd like to be part of 'Out of the Background-visit https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast to fill out and form and come out of the background to share your story. Thank you for listening! Sarah James

    56 min
  5. Blame it on the Guru

    05/16/2020

    Blame it on the Guru

    Actor and Comedian Pritesh Shah keeps it real with how BG can be used as a tool to propel your career, as well as shares his views on diversity, pursuing goals, and listening to your intuition... with a little push from a Guru.  To follow Pritesh on Insta check out- @thepriteshshah and for some barefoot comedy relief go to @barefootcomedy.  *If you're a background artist and you'd like to be part of 'Out of the Background-visit https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast to fill out and form and come out of the background to share your story.  Thank you for listening! Sarah James

    55 min
  6. Words of Advice from a Casting Manager

    05/04/2020

    Words of Advice from a Casting Manager

    Casting Manager Elana Staehli from Central Casting, sits down with me via Facetime to discuss BG from the casting perspective. As the casting manager, she has some great tips and advice for anyone currently doing BG or interested in getting in, along with her experiences over the last 13 years. You can follow Elana on instagram @staehlinyourlana as well as keep up to date with central casting at www.centralcasting.com If you'd like to be part of this podcast as a former or current background artist, please visit https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast to fill out the form and schedule an interview.  Thanks for listening!  With Love  Sarah James

    1h 5m
  7. Finding your tribe as a transplant

    04/22/2020

    Finding your tribe as a transplant

    Producer and Editor John Ward shares his experience of moving from Philly to L.A to pursue acting- Then following his desire to create a documentary entitled 'Capitol of Nowhere' based on how a group of high school friends defied their circumstance to create a music venue in their small town of Shamokin, PA.  You can find John on Instagram: @_Johnofalltrades_ and youtube: John Ward

    1h 26m
  8. How times have changed- Harassment in the BG world

    04/09/2020

    How times have changed- Harassment in the BG world

    Actor Scott Gochis sits down with me via Skype to share his experiences of what Background work was like for him in the 90's, along with the changes he's seen after getting back in a decade later. As well as Tips on who to contact if you're ever in a uncomfortable situation

    1h 25m
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A Platform for Background Artist (aka Extras) of the past and present, to share their stories of life on set and who they actually are

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  • Creator
    Sarah D James
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Sarah D James