NovieGuide Podcast

Edwin van der Walt

Exceptional minds share practical tools and stories to disrupt a mediocrity mindset. Become the best version of yourself.

Episodes

  1. Dean Balie - play & fail, responsible representation and honouring your part in the bigger picture.

    26/05/2021

    Dean Balie - play & fail, responsible representation and honouring your part in the bigger picture.

    The multi-talented creative Dean Balie is our guest this week, hosted by one of our Tribe-leaders Devonecia Swartz. Dean has done most everything from stage to television, radio to writing and is best known for his 2012 Fleur du Cap award winning role as the Young Kat Diamond in David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen's musical, Kat and the Kings. Originally from Steinkopf in the Northern Cape, Dean graduated in 2010 with a BA degree in Drama and Theatre Studies from the University of Stellenbosch and has been making waves ever since his first professional production in 2009 as part of the cast of William Shakespeare's Anthony & Cleopatra, directed by Martinus Basson. Dean recently received one of the first ever kykNET Fiëstas Sinjatuur awards for his contribution to the arts industry and was part of the creative team responsible for Die poet, wies hy?- an amalgamation of works by Adam Small and music, which won five kykNET Fiëstas earlier this year. Dean was also part of the cast of Ekstra Medium in his portrayal of the character Slappies, which can be streamed on Showmax.

    1hr 1min
  2. An Actor's Roundtable with Melissa Myburgh, Caleb Felix and Conradie van Heerden

    04/03/2021

    An Actor's Roundtable with Melissa Myburgh, Caleb Felix and Conradie van Heerden

    Nina Smit and Devonecia Swartz conduct a roundtable discussion with three of South Africa’s rising actors: Melissa Myburgh, Caleb Felix and Conradie van Heerden. The topic of this discussion is what you as a newbie on set can expect to experience and how to better prepare to make the most of your debut performance for film- or TV. Melissa Myburgh is know for her debut as the lead in KykNET’s television series Kompleks, Caleb is known for his recent performance as the lead in a groundbreaking KykNET storiefilm ANDER – the first Afrikaans film portrayal of a transgender woman and Conradie van Heerden, who is known for starring as the lead in Wesens- the first found-footage style film production in South Africa. We dive deep into: - What you should know before making your debut performance for film- or tv. - How to navigate yourself as a newbie on set. - The question of whether you should study acting or jump straight into the industry. - The impact of the current pandemic on the film industry, and - How to sustain yourself as an actor. These young actors have a fresh outlook that will enlighten your views and beliefs on the industry. Let’s break down those walls of fear and inhibition and prepare you for your film acting debut!

    1hr 21min
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Exceptional minds share practical tools and stories to disrupt a mediocrity mindset. Become the best version of yourself.

Information

  • Creator
    Edwin van der Walt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    NovieGuide Podcast