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"Diary of an Unemployed Actor"

On "Diary of an Unemployed Actor" I speak with actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more about making a career in the entertainment and arts industry. The show is hosted by Milo Denison. Instagram: www.instagram.com/milodenison Facebook: www.facebook.com/milodenison
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Final Thoughts

The last episode of "Diary of an Unemployed Actor" will feature the valuable lessons and advice I gathered from my podcast conversations. The 80s and 90s Uncensored Podcast No Budget YouTube Channel MiloDenison.com Instagram...

Feb 29, 20248 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Short Film or 48hr Film Challenges

If you're looking to participate in a 48-hour film event, a 24-hour film challenge, or any other similar events, they are not hard to come by. You can easily find them on platforms like meetup.com , Facebook, or websites such as 48hourfilm.com . Additionally, local organizations like Keno also host these types of events from time to time. The excitement of participating in one of these events comes from the opportunity to create a film within a short period of time. Moreover, it's a chance to me...

Feb 08, 202418 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Building Strong Relationships on the Film Set

Explore the significance of forging meaningful connections and building strong working relationships on a film set. In this episode, I discuss the why behind fostering positive connections with your fellow collaborators if you want to continue working in the industry. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ytzyHCe72zo This podcast is hosted by Milo Denison Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/milodenison⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/milodenison⁠...

Jan 18, 20248 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Tips For Working as an Extra or Background Actor

Curious about what it is like to work as an extra on a film set, or how to get into the business, this video will provide some tips and insights to help you navigate the world of extras and background acting. Milo has worked as an extra on several productions and will provide some advice on what it is actually like to wake up in the morning and spend a day on set, and what to bring with you each day.

Dec 14, 202312 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Call Sheets in Film Production

A call sheet, commonly crafted by the assistant director (AD), serves as the daily schedule for a film shoot. It's meticulously assembled using the shot list and shooting schedule. This essential document acts as a detailed guide, providing cast and crew with crucial information regarding the locations and specific times they're expected on set for each day of filming. Call Sheet Template YouTube: https://youtu.be/fuzi8Db6KRw?si=k4Pt24JSXLTHqM2P The show is hosted by Milo Denison Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠w...

Dec 07, 20233 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Rip It Up: Seeking Happiness Ft. Actor & Writer Andy Milligan

In this episode, Milo and Kev are joined by Andy Milligan. Andy is a writer and actor, who is a decent musician as well. He shares some of his experiences with the Seeking Happiness Podcast. Find Andy at: Web: www.seekinghappiness.blog Instagram: @andymilligan77 Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

Nov 30, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Tips For Getting Started as an Actor

Ever thought of trying your hand at acting but don’t have any experience? This video will offer some advice on how to gain that crucial initial experience if you have none, how to get some training, and a few other tips that will allow you to dabble in the performing arts to identify if it is something you want to pursue full time. YouTube: https://youtu.be/LUAZgVKneS0?si=kkVVfrX0kqp_o2Wp The show is hosted by Milo Denison Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/milodenison⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com...

Nov 16, 20237 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Season 5 of Diary of an Unemployed Actor Starts Now

Introducing my plans for the 5th and final season of ‘Diary of an Unemployed Actor’ The show is hosted by Milo Denison Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/milodenison⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/milodenison⁠ The 80s and 90s Uncensored & Overlooked Podcast: https://the80sand90s.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The80sand90sOverlooked No Budget YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoBudgetShow Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nobudgetshow⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/NoBudgetS...

Nov 02, 20232 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Season 4 Wrap-Up

Season 4 of Diary of an Unemployed Actor comes to an end. In this update I will let you know my plans for the next season of the show, and why it has been so long since an episode has posted. Where to find me I nstagram: @milodenison The 80s and 90s Uncensored The 80s and 90s Overlooked The No Budget Filmcast No Budget on YouTube...

Nov 09, 20223 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Rip It Up: Teaching, Silly Verse & Becoming A Poet Ft. Ray Douglas

Teaching, Silly Verse & Becoming A PoetIn this episode of Rip it Up, Milo and Kev are joined by poet and teacher Ray Douglas. Ray tells us how he got into poetry and recites a few for us. He brings a fun new take on the game, "Ask An American." Follow Ray Instagram: @MrRayDouglas Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

Aug 07, 202251 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Rip It Up: The Thing, The Fly,Tremors, T2& My SFX Life Ft. Rob Burman

In this episode of Rip it Up, Milo and Kev are joined by the amazing special effects makeup artist Rob Burman. Rob has worked on films such as The Thing, The Fly, Tremors and more. He is here to tell the story about how he got into FX work and what he is working on now. Follow Rob Instagram: @rob_burmans_lab Web: www.robburmanslaboratory.com Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

Jul 10, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Rip It Up: Becoming A Zombie & My Ukrainian Life Ft. Jim Krut

In this episode of Rip it Up, The Helicopter Zombie from Dawn of the Dead, Jim Krut joins Milo and Kev. We discuss that film and his life as an actor. Jim also has family in the Ukraine, so we get serious for a bit, to discuss the impact the war is having on his family. Follow Jim at Facebook: @jim.krut Web: www.helizombie.com Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Directing Her First No Budget Short Film With Corinna Issuree

in this episode of Diary of an Unemployed Actor, I speak with Corinna Issuree. She directed her first no-budget short film last year and we walk through the process from writing and casting to production, and post-production to discuss the ups and downs of the experience, along with lessons learned.

May 31, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Rip It Up: The Impact of Being A Child Star ft. Pat Cardi

In this episode of Rip it Up Milo and Kev are joined by former child star Pat Cardi to discuss what it is like growing up at a very young age in the movie business. Follow Pat at Facebook: @Pat.Cardi Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

May 01, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Rip It Up: The Queen & Her Friend Clive Oseman

In this episode, Milo and Kev are joined by The Queen. Yes, they get a visit from royalty. She sings a few songs and has some fun with “Ask an American” and “Badly Drawn Bamboo.” The Queen doesn't use social media, so you will need to follow this guy instead: Instagram: @osemanclive Facebook: Clive.Oseman Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives...

Apr 17, 202244 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Finding an Agent With Brian Patacca

Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He’s helped 542 actors find representation (and counting!) and is known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network Series Regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abro...

Apr 12, 202253 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Rip It Up: Music, Endo & Me ft. Noam

In this episode, musician Noam Frank joins Milo and Kev to educate the guys about Endometriosis and how it affects 10% of women worldwide. She also sings a couple of songs, and as always, we have some fun with “Ask an American” and “Badly Drawn Bamboo.” For more about Noam visit: Instagram: @noamfrank Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives...

Apr 05, 202258 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Rip It Up: Rodd Matsui Returns For A Deep Dive Into Folklore, Movies, and Monsters

Make-up and special effects artist Rodd Matsui returns to rip it up, to share some more amazing stories about his time in Hollywood. And we answer a few listener questions about ghosts and other things that go bump in the night. Follow Rodd on Facebook at: @RoddMatsui Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

Mar 22, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Journey Into The Adult Film Industry With Tommie McDonald

In this episode of Diary of an Unemployed Actor, I speak with Tommie McDonald about the porn industry. We talk about what goes into producing a film, how he got into the business, and the differences between porn and mainstream films. He shares a few behind-the-scenes tidbits as well. To listen to Tommie's podcast or see what else he is up to visit: https://linktr.ee/MCTOMMIE

Mar 15, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Rip It Up: Digital Assets in Creativity & Facing Racism ft. Marvin D

In this episode of Rip It Up, Milo and Kev are joined by financial literacy advocate Marvin D. They will be discussing virtual currencies, digital assets and facing racism. Follow Marvin at: Twitter: @PaperStProjects YouTube: PaperStProjects Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

Mar 08, 20221 hr 39 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Lessons From His First Feature Film With Pat Bradley

On this episode of Diary of an Unemployed Actor, I am joined by Pat Bradley who is a writer, director, and film producer. We talk about writing on the go, finding cast and crew for films, and he provides some important advice on lessons learned from his first feature film Into The Valli. To find out more about Pat visit: Web: www.alwayswritepat.com Double Zero Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrvpXb4opLY Into the Valli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXe-K7W8jgM...

Mar 01, 202257 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Starting Out In The Industry With Mercy Bush

Mercy Bush is a new director, editor, screenwriter, and actress. However, she has been passionate about film since the 9th grade. She has worked as a transcriptionist for a baking show and edited and directed a music video. Mercy also has a few connections in the industry, so we discuss the pros and cons of knowing people already in the business. To learn more about Mercy visit: Instagram: @m.d.b._entertainments Tik tok: m.d.b._214 To watch the music video she made - https://youtu.be/witWXUgAO0g...

Feb 22, 202227 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Rip it Up: Pronouns ft. Seth Burkett

In this episode, author Seth Burkett joins us to discuss preferred pronouns. We discuss what we preferred to be called, and what we think about the current additions to people’s preferred pronouns. Seth reads a few passages from his books, and of course, we have the usual frivolity around cheese, ‘Ask an American,’ and ‘Badly Drawn Bamboo.’ For more about Seth visit: Web: www.sethburkett.com Instagram: @authorseth Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo...

Feb 20, 202259 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Producing an Award Winning Film Remotely with Mikail Chowdhury

Mikail Chowdhury is an Emmy nominated producer and award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director. Having produced and been heavily involved in other areas of filmmaking, he provides some insights into producing a film. We also discuss working with a PR agent after a film is completed to help promote the movie. And, we debate the pros and cons of film festivals and why it is more important to select the best festivals for your film versus just getting in as many as possible. To learn more about M...

Feb 15, 202242 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Discussing Rip It Up With Milo and Kev

In this episode, we recap the episodes of Rip It Up we have recorded so far, talking about some of the highlights and lowlights of the show, and some of the great guests we have had. Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives

Feb 08, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 4

From The Radio to Production Assistant With Syllia Newstead

Syllia has a lot of advice for anyone getting into radio and how to come across on the microphone and keep the conversation going. She currently works as a stagehand and production assistant. If you have ever wanted to learn more about what a PA does and get a start in the industry, this is the episode for you. To Find Our More About Syllia Visit: https://syllianewstead.weebly.com/ https://vimeo.com/user103488115 Instagram @shinin_4_U...

Feb 01, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Broadcast Studies and Announcing a Wrestling Match With Benen Dykstra

In this episode of Diary of An Unemployed Actor, I speak with Benen Dykstra about his experience studying radio broadcasting. We have an excellent discussion about the joys of professional wrestling, and like so many of us in this industry, we talk about creating opportunities for ourselves, instead of waiting on others. Benen is doing that through his own brand Rolling Dragon Media, where he is creating a podcast providing people with the opportunity to share their stories of dealing with physi...

Jan 25, 202232 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Season 4 of Diary of an Unemployed Actor Is Coming Soon

Winter vacation is over, projects have slowed down, and I have time to return to the podcast. Here is an update on upcoming episodes. The show is hosted by Milo Denison. Follow at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/milodenison Facebook: www.facebook.com/milodenison Contact No Budget Productions: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobudgetshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoBudgetShow Twitter: https://twitter.com/nobudgetshow...

Jan 11, 20222 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Rip It Up: Folk Sessions & Dealing with Grief ft. Hattie Whitehead

In this episode we are joined by singer songwriter Hattie Whitehead to discuss dealing with grief. She also has her guitar and plays a couple beautiful songs. Also we are joined later by April Bembridge who is a grief recovery specialists to discuss the types of grief and how we treat people who are grieving. For more about Hattie visit: Instagram @hattiewhitehead Web: www.hattiewhitehead.com Follow Milo and Kev on Instagram at: Milo Denison: @milodenison Kev Bamboo: @bmboo_creatives For more ab...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Rip It Up: Welcome To The World of Special FX ft. Rodd Matsui

In this episode, Milo and Kev are joined by special effects artist Rodd Matsui. Rodd has worked as special effects and makeup artist in Hollywood. He has worked on films such as Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. He has a lot of great lessons to share and stories about working on some fantastic movies. Note: The sound quality is not great with Rodd's connection. If you are having a hard time understanding, this episode has also been uploaded to YouTube with subti...

Oct 16, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 15
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