Does acting success come later in your career?

Marc Chouen sits down with Bonnie Rose to talk about longevity, staying present in auditions, and building momentum at any stage.

From booking her first major role with Sidney Lumet to working alongside Rose Byrne and Octavia Spencer, Bonnie explains why her “third act” may be her best yet.

• Staying present on set

• Navigating different career stages

• Building momentum later in life

If you’re serious about a long-term acting career — this is for you.

What’s really happening behind SAG-AFTRA negotiations — and are actors actually protected on set?

Marc Chouen sits down with intimacy coordinator and strike captain Kristen Elizabeth to break down actor safety, union negotiations, and the future of the industry.

They discuss:

• SAG negotiations & what actors aren’t told

• The reality of intimacy coordinators

• AI, digital likeness, and actor rights

• On-set safety and power dynamics

If you’re an actor trying to understand how the industry really works, then this episode is for you.

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What does it actually take to make an independent film without investors or studio backing?

Screenwriter and actor Marc Cubelli breaks down how he wrote, produced, and starred in his latest indie feature Shooting Sid — built entirely on creative control and guerrilla filmmaking.

We discuss:

• Self-financing and DIY production

• Writing yourself into the lead role

• 90s indie film influences

• Festival strategy and distribution

• Turning rejection into momentum

If you’re a filmmaker or actor tired of waiting for permission, this episode is for you.