When you walk into an audition room, your energy speaks before you do. Luca Pizzoleo is an independent filmmaker and photographer; he wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning short films "In The Valley Of The Moon" and "Seeking Rebirth" and his upcoming short, "The Tragic Death Of A Frenchman." Raz Fritz is a young actor who fell in love with acting as a kid. He loves embodying characters with unique and compelling stories to tell and does it in a way that transcends the screen and touches viewers. He participated in numerous award-winning independent short films and worldwide commercials.Ryan Emilio Molina is a first-generation American, the son of South American and European migrants. He left his work as a Netflix developer and distributor at Lionsgate to jump into acting. Ryan sees acting as the perfect conduit to share cultural diversity. In this episode, we delve into the details behind the creation of "In The Valley Of The Moon," a true masterpiece and the perfect example of something we often talk about in this podcast: "Don't wait for the phone to ring. Create your own projects. Raise your flag, and people will follow." Raz and Ryan talk about their approach to acting and their methods to hone their craft, and Luca talks about his approach to directing, writing, and producing. We also talk about self-tapes and in-person auditions, the importance of having fun while shooting a scene, how to create unique pieces of art with little to no budget, and more. Tune in to Episode 79 to hear from In The Valley Of The Moon cast themselves what's possible with a small budget and an immense passion.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Legos stop motion movies. A bit about Luca's first independent projects (3:30)We delve into the "In The Valley Of The Moon" cast's evolution (9:10)How did Raz prepare for his roles (18:20)You don't need a fancy camera and a gigantic crew to make a good movie (31:00)Luca shares his thoughts on self-tape auditions (43:00)The "In The Valley Of The Moon" cast reveals what advice they'd give to their younger selves (53:10)Watch In The Valley Of The Moon hereConnect with Luca:IMDBYouTubeInstagramTikTokConnect with Raz:IMDbInstagramTikTokConnect with Ryan:IMDbInstagramTikTokLet's Connect: Manhattan Actor Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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