Not like the Movies
by Faith Knapp
Hey, I’m Faith, and I’m a type A-24-year-old actor living in Los Angeles. I don’t want to spend all of my twenties waiting for my thirties, and I don’t want you to either. Grow with me in “Not like the Movies”, where I give you an honest, candid view of the struggles and wins within the acting industry and the monster we call your twenties. Whether you need to untangle real life from instagram or your value in the entertainment industry from your humanity, there is no right answer, just one where you feel you’ve taken a step in the right direction.
Episodes
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Rob Nagle on Dreams and Challenges
Rob Nagle talks about how f*cking hard it is to do what we do and how much he loves it. Rob chats about process, mentality and the joy of creating art. This one is really special. You can see Rob's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Rob via his instagram @nagdoggie Looking for more...
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Purple Cactus Productions on Loving and Creating Art
Purple Cactus Company Creators; Sara Eklund, Maria Prieto and Lily Darragh Harty talk us through their journey creating their female run production company. We explore both the logistic and creative aspects of a production company in this industry and highlight the importance of making art you...
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Sydney Walsh on Play and Collaboration
Sydney Walsh (Hooperman, Point Break) talks about the creativity and play within acting and pushes us to just make something and see what happens. You can see Sydney's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with the BGB studio via their instagram @bgbstudio Looking for more Not like the…
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Year 1 Struggles and Lessons
Happy ONE full year of Not like the Movies Pod!!! I appreciate you all more than you know. Thank you for listening and for sharing your thoughts and artistry. In honor of the first FULL year, I have put together a few of the lessons I've learned from the wonderful guests that have visiting the…
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Kyle Golding on Going for what you Want
Kyle Golding (Executive Assistant to Henry Penzi) talks about his crazy ride in his career and the power of asking for what you want. You can see Kyle's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Kyle via his instagram @kylegolding__ (feel free to slide into his dms) Looking for more Not…
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Azizah Rowen on Falling Back in Love with Acting
Azizah Rowen talks about her love affair with acting and how she came back to our art with a more positive mindset and a fuller life than she could have ever imagined. You can see Azizah's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Azizah via her instagram @azizahrowen Check out Azizah's...
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Mark Antony Howard on Keeping Peace and Building a Life
Mark Antony Howard talks about finding peace in the waiting periods and focusing on honing your craft while creating your life, instead of waiting to "make it." You can see Mark's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Mark via his instagram @mrkhwrd Looking for more Not like the Movies...
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Sam Valentine (One Broke Actress) on Comparison and Los Angeles
Sam Valentine (One Broke Actress) talks about the her experience coming to Los Angeles, the many pitfalls of this industry and how she has made it this far in our crazy world. You can see Sam's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Sam via her instagram @onebrokeactress Check out One...
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Rion Ezra and Carson Malone on Filmmaking and Creativity
Rion and Carson are two indie filmmakers who talk through the logistics of getting a project moving, the speed bumps, and the beauty of story. You can see Rion and Carson's previous projects on their imdb pages. Keep up with Rion @rionofphoenix rionezra.com Keep up with Carson @carsonmalonefilm...
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Samantha Miller on Play and Getting Out of Your Own Way
Samantha Miller talks about everything from the stage to the screen and always comes back to that lovely sense of play we all had as kids. You can see Samantha's previous projects on here Imdb page. Keep up with Samantha via her instagram @_samanthawmiller_ Check out Samantha's Website! Looking…
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Devon Brady on Casting and the Other Side of the Table
Devon Brady (Casting Director and Associate) opens up about his side of the industry and reiterates how much casting wants actors to win. You can see Devon's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Devon via his Instagram @devonbrady.casting Looking for more Not like the Movies content?...
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Julie Zhan on Being Present and Releasing
Julie Zhan (Dancer, Actor, Combatant, multi-hyphenate) talks about her ride within this industry and how she is working towards putting her life first. Julie explores welcoming jobs instead of forcing things and killing herself in the process. You can see Julie's previous projects on her Imdb…
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Behzad Dabu on Audition Prep and Acceptance
Behzad Dabu (The Chi , How to Get Away with Murder) talks about his experiences as both an acting coach and performer. You can see Behzad's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Behzad via his instagram @behzaddabu Want to join the famous Last Acting Studio? Audit a class Mention Faith...
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Alexandra Wright on Acting Technique and Slightly Drowning
University of South California AND Harvard Grad Alexandra Wright talks about everything from acting techniques to growing as a human. You can see Alexandra's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Alexandra via her instagram @the_alexandrawright Want to join The Delta Community? Check…
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Doug Campbell on Directing and Telling Stories
Doug Campbell talks about the beauty of creating a story and passes on knowledge from his years of experience behind the lens. You can see Doug's previous projects on his Imdb page. Looking for more Not like the Movies content? Check out our instagram @notlikethemoviespod As always, feel free to...
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Hilary Ward on the SAG-AFTRA Strike and Taking Charge
Hilary Ward talks us through the current WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike and urges us to take charge of our union and our team. You can see Hilary's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Hilary via her instagram or book a coaching session! @imhilaryward Looking for more Not like the Movies…
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Ryan Shrime on the "Struggling Artist"
Ryan talks about everything from voice overs and producing to film versus theatre. Ryan also unpacks the concept of a "struggling artists" and what thought process and preparation he uses in his own work. You can see Ryan's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Ryan via his instagram...
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Beth Hawkes on Photography and Forever Learning
Beth Hawkes talks about Learning through life experiences, the importance of filling your soul with "non-acting" things and her stunning photography business, Mariposa Pictures. You can see Beth's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Beth via her instagram @mariposa.pictures and book…
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Kylie Rohrer on Social Media and Imagination
Kylie Rohrer talks about how to use Social Media as an advantage and dives into the imagination and play we sometimes lose within our art. You can see Kylie's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Kylie via her instagram @kylierohrer and stay on the lookout for her upcoming fundraiser!...
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Jay Jay Warren on Growing Up in Hollywood and Giving Your All
Jay Jay Warren walks us through his journey in Hollywood starting at a young age and his shift to focusing on the work and importance of our art. You can see Jay Jay's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Jay Jay via his instagram @jayjaywarren Looking for more Not like the Movies...
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Felicia Armstrong on Intimacy Coordination and Boundaries
Felicia Armstrong (certified intimacy coordinator with IDC) talks about her experience as an intimacy coordinator, power dynamics on set and ways for us to listen to our personal boundaries while communicating with others. You can see Felicia's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with...
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Isaac Gonzalez Rossi on Little Moments and Relationships
Isaac Gonzalez Rossi (That's Amor, Westworld) talks about the importance of taking life day by day and surrounding yourself with people who support you and feel like home. You can see Isaac's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Andrew via his instagram @iceman1221 Watch That's Amor…
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Bailey Humiston on CoStars and Dance Parties
Bailey Humiston (Pam & Tommy) (The Sex Lives of College Girls) talks about how to enjoy being on set while staying professional and highlights the joy we could all bring back to our work and self-tapes. You can see Bailey's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Bailey via her instagram...
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Professor David Reed on Combat Safety and "Finding the Key"
Professor David Reed (University of Central Florida) talks about the benefits of foundations and acting while also acknowledging you will not find the key to your process from one specific teacher. He explains the complexities of being safely creative and reiterates the importance of LIVING as a...
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Rachel Marsh on Comedy and "Unstable"
Rachel Marsh (Luna in Unstable) talks about her experience in comedy and working with some of her heros; Rob Lowe, Red Armisen and Sian Clifford. Rachel speaks about her experience on set and reminds us that you don't always have to be productive or creative, sometimes you can just watch TV. You...
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Alexandra Pica on Networking, Producing and Process
Alex brings humanity and connection back to networking and highlights the need for pauses within our personal lives and careers. You can see Alexandra's previous projects on her Imdb page. Keep up with Alexandra via her instagram @alexpica Check out Alex's Film "DID I?" @did_i_feature_film...
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Allie-Rae Treharne on Netflix Series and Appreciating Art
Allie-Rae talks about the come down from booking a Netflix series (Atypical), the importance of processing your personal life and how to fall back in love with other people's art. You can see Allie-Rae's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Allie-Rae via her instagram @allieraebird Go...
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Dawson Fletcher on Phases of Hollywood and Stepping Back
Dawson Fletcher reflects on growing up in Hollywood and dealing with the ups and downs of this career. He highlights the importance of knowing when to take a step back and not allowing this industry to consume you. You can see Dawson's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Andrew via…
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Jessica Franco on Dance and Mental Health
Jess Franco (Assistant Choreographer for Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman World Tour) talks about her return to the entertainment industry and her focus on keeping her love for art alive. Peep her bio and previous work here: Jess Franco Keep up with Jess on her instagram @jessifranks Looking for...
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Andrew Tippie on Acting, Writing and Everything Else
Andrew Tippie talks about the loss of getting cut from a project, expanding yourself as an artist and encourages us all to stop thinking so much and just f*cking write. You can see Andrew's previous projects on his Imdb page. Keep up with Andrew via his instagram @andrewtippie Looking for more…
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Skye Coyne on Life and Art
Skye and I chat about the duality of being an artist and a real human, how to understand this business without letting it consume you and ways to give yourself some grace. Skye's most recent credits can be found on her imdb and you can also find her on instagram @skycoyne. If you're looking for...
About this show
Hey, I’m Faith, and I’m a type A-24-year-old actor living in Los Angeles. I don’t want to spend all of my twenties waiting for my thirties, and I don’t want you to either. Grow with me in “Not like the Movies”, where I give you an honest, candid view of the struggles and wins within the acting industry and the monster we call your twenties. Whether you need to untangle real life from instagram or your value in the entertainment industry from your humanity, there is no right answer, just one where you feel you’ve taken a step in the right direction.
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