68 | Raw Truth: an Interview with Director Kim Farrant

Dive into an insightful conversation with acclaimed Sundance director Kim Farrant as we explore the inner voices that hold actors back, the fine line between fear and instinct, and her unconventional journey from actress to celebrated filmmaker. Kim shares her experiences from film school, the healing power of dance, directing Hugo Weaving, and tackling fear on set. Learn valuable techniques for recognizing and overcoming fight, flight, fawn, and freeze responses, and discover the importance of balance and self-care. This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring stories that every actor and creative professional can relate to. Don't miss it!00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Inner Voices00:57 Interview with Director Kim: Early Career and Inspirations02:13 Discovering Directing: From Acting to Filmmaking04:14 Film School and Early Projects08:53 Navigating Fear and Instinct in Acting24:24 Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses36:46 Understanding the Fawn Response37:42 Fawn Response in Acting39:30 Awareness and Boundaries45:32 Using Sense Memory Safely56:13 Balancing Deep Work with Self-Care59:06 Creating a Safe Set Environment01:07:01 Acting Boldly and Personal Growth01:15:19 Conclusion and Workshop Invitation◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ ➡️ Want to see how I could help you? Let's have a conversation. https://calendly.com/act_bold/interview ➡️ Make sure to sign up for the newsletter for extra tips, exclusive invites to casting director workshops, discount codes with photographers, and more. https://subscribepage.io/SyQCmP ➡️ Discover your most authentic and compelling brand with this Free Workbook on Branding for Actors: https://act-bold.mykajabi.com/pl/2148299007 Join my live Masterclass at: www.act-bold.com/masterclass ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Recommended Videos: ➡️ Get Better Auditions & Roles: Branding for Actors https://youtu.be/soDZyNpftkI ➡️ Actions that Book Jobs - What Working Actors Do That You Should Do, Too https://youtu.be/PvDRnfDR8HM ➡️ Self Sabotage & The Actor: How to Change Limiting Beliefs https://youtu.be/Qzk4lbok-JM ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ BTW, I use Riverside to record all of my interviews and can't recommend it highly enough. It delivers much better audio and video in separate, editable video and audio files. Try it for free: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=actbold ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Kim's Workshop:https://downunderfilmfest.eu/kim-farrant-raw-truth-berlin Find Anne: https://www.instagram.com/annealexandersieder/ https://www.instagram.com/act_bold/