The Actor's Director Podcast
by Graham Sibley
A limited audio series exploring the relationship between actors and directors. Through intimate conversations with award-winning performers, filmmakers, and teachers, each episode offers a masterclass in how trust, intuition, and craft converge to shape memorable performances.Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actor Graham Sibley, the series invites listeners into the collaborative process at the heart of storytelling—where art, chemistry, and human connection meet.For more information about in-person workshops and deeper industry insights please visit: www.theactorsdirector.com
Episodes
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Aris Athanasopoulos | Helpful Physical Notes for Actors & Directors — Unlocking Character Through Movement and Psychology
In this episode, we sit down with Aris Athanasopoulos — an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and master teacher of the Character Creation approach, a system rooted in the Rudolf Laban / Yat Malmgren Movement Psychology method. Aris has dedicated his career to exploring how physicality and…
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Michael Mohan | Problem Solving with Sydney Sweeney, Directing Intimacy, and Trusting the Flow Between Actor and Director
In this episode, we sit down with writer and director Michael Mohan — a four-time Sundance alum, Emmy® nominee, and one of the most emotionally attuned filmmakers working today. Best known for his long-running collaboration with Sydney Sweeney — from Netflix’s Everything Sucks! to Amazon’s The...
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John Ortiz | Lessons from Legends, the Importance of Time, and How to Be a Preparation Maniac
*FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON!* In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary John Ortiz — an award-winning actor, producer, and co-founder of New York’s LAByrinth Theater Company. Across three decades, John has built one of the most respected and quietly powerful careers in film,...
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HIKARI | Directing Between Worlds, Casting Without Limits, and Trusting Brendan Fraser
I'm honored to be joined by HIKARI—an award-winning Japanese filmmaker whose work bridges cultures, genres, and expectations. HIKARI has built a remarkable career directing across both Japanese and American cinema, fluidly moving between comedy and drama. She’s the visionary behind the pilot of...
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Garrett M. Brown | Art, Acting and Unlocking the Creative Subconscious
In our first episode, we sit down with the incredible Garrett M. Brown—an actor, painter, and writer whose creative journey spans over 50 years. Chances are you recognize Garrett from his work in major studio films, Broadway, and television. But what makes this conversation so rich is how his...
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Welcome To The Actor's Director Podcast!
Welcome to the Actor's Director Podcast! This is a tease of what's to come on this inaugural season. Incredible guests, engaging thoughtful conversation with the best director's and artists in the business, and helpful tools that can provide you with the ammo needed to succeed on set. Hosted by...
About this show
A limited audio series exploring the relationship between actors and directors. Through intimate conversations with award-winning performers, filmmakers, and teachers, each episode offers a masterclass in how trust, intuition, and craft converge to shape memorable performances.Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actor Graham Sibley, the series invites listeners into the collaborative process at the heart of storytelling—where art, chemistry, and human connection meet.For more information about in-person workshops and deeper industry insights please visit: www.theactorsdirector.com
Hosted by
Graham Sibley