The Loud Whisper Takeover
Featuring interviews with actors, stunts, dancers, filmmakers, action movie directors, athletes, Krav Maga teachers, acting coaches, thriller cinema experts, and more. Epic tales of changemakers, authentic personal stories, and top tips about the industry, the podcast is a treasure of knowledge helping storytellers of all kinds on their own journeys, and inspiring people to take action upon their own dreams. Ever heard your inner voice getting louder and louder, urging you towards a new path? When our inner guidance starts to become so loud, we can no longer ignore it, and we MUST take action... This is often a time when life changes direction drastically. We are literally being called to take that leap of faith, make that phone call, write that script, make that film in other words, time to embrace our wildest dreams, shift gear, and grow exponentially. Let's dive into the art of listening courageously to our inner compass. Because every one of us is destined to live a grand story and adventure while walking on planet Earth! Headphones on, notebooks out, and buckle up! Hosted by Cindy Claes (action actress, filmmaker, public speaker)
Episodes
In these new short episode series of DOA (Diary of an Artist), podcast host Cindy Claes, shares the real month-to-month work of an artist, the messy behind the scenes, the months of negotiating to get new gigs and contracts, as well as the exciting moments of creating magic in film, theatre and dance!
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Cindy Claes, host of The Loud Whisper Takeover podcast, shares insider tips on how creatives can land podcast interviews and maximise these opportunities to promote their projects.
• Creating value for both podcast hosts and listeners rather than focusing solely on self-promotion
• Understanding that podcast hosts invest time, money, and energy into their shows
• Researching the podcast format before reaching out -...
Former dancer and choreographer Cindy Claes, now action actress and filmmaker, reveals the essential skills and mindset needed to break into action acting, drawing from her extensive background as a "movement nerd". She is now also leading workshops called the ACTION ACTORS LAB.
• Understanding the fundamental differences between real combat sports and screen fighting choreography
• How physical posture dire...
(This Bonus episode is in French. For subtitles, please listen on Youtube.)
Et si la voie traditionnelle de faire ses films – attendre des années pour obtenir des subventions – n'était pas la seule voie possible ?
L'animatrice du podcast, Cindy Claes, a invité Brandon Gotto, un cinéaste belge qui a pris les choses en main et qui a créé plusieurs longs métrages avec des micro-budgets allant de 1 000 à 5 000 €.
« Pour moi, ch...
Artificial intelligence is transforming how filmmakers and choreographers make work. It also offers exciting possibilities to become more efficient and productive with admin tasks, or filling in funding application forms to finance creative projects.
Performers, dancers or actors, can also make AI work for them, to prepare castings or find more castings for example, to name but a few.
In this episode, Cindy Claes (host; ac...
Cindy Claes shares her strategy on how to build a network when attending film festivals. She is a Podcast host, Action Actress and Filmmaker.
She tried out different approaches recently, and went to four different film festivals. After some failures and successful connections, she shares her experience in details and offers practical top tips for making meaningful industry connections.
Don't just attend film festivals crossing f...
Actors, stunts, dancers... we are all "peak performers". Briana Bowley, a specialist in nervous system regulation for high performers, reveals how our fight-flight-freeze responses can either sabotage our efforts or become powerful allies in our creative journey.
When you'll understand why you freeze during that Brazilian jiu-jitsu sparring sessions or why you're drawn to action movies despite hating re...
In this episode, comedy writer Sophie Estourgie (based in The Netherlands) shares her incredible story of winning a prestigious L.A. screenwriting competition and getting her script, “The B Word”, produced. Sophie reveals how a script she almost set aside, gathering dust, is now set to be produced in L.A., and she might even land one of the leading roles herself!
But that’s not all. Sophie is also working on a dark comedy titled “So...
In this episode, we explore a thought-provoking question: What would a movie look like if motherhood—or the lack of it—wasn't part of the script? Could it be a thriller, a rom-com, or even a western? These questions lead us into an engaging conversation with Mademoiselle Ginger, a French-American dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in London.
With her trademark orange hair and undeniable charisma, Ginger shares her transfo...
Our host, action actress and filmmaker Cindy Claes, interviews UK-based action filmmaker Nathan Geering.
Nathan shares his incredible journey from breakdancer to award-winning action filmmaker, revealing how he choreographed real skydiving fight scenes, trained with Jackie Chan’s stunt team, and is now in the midst of producing an international feature film. His story is nothing short of mind-blowing. Highlights include:
• Winning ov...
Our guest Derrick McManus, a former sniper and elite member of Australia's STAR Group, is coming back for a second episode! (We interviewed Derrick in Ep7 about how he got ambushed and got shot 14 times as a special elite police officer!)
Today Derrick is sharing how this incredible story of survival and resilience shaped his unique philosophy on "human durability". He travels the world supporting both indiv...
There is always that ONE episode you record, that you loooove, yet the sounds wasn't crisp. Oh Lord! Well... The content is waayyyy too fun not tone published, so forgive me for this minor technical issue :) You won't regret it!
Join us in this high-energy episode with Cindy Claes (action actress) and Simon Maestre (international actor from Barcelona), as we navigate the unpredictable world of comedy casting.
We start this new year with Cindy Claes (host). Let's dive into the transformative practices of journaling, visualisation, and meditation to help you reflect on the past year and set powerful intentions for the future. These exercises are tools that can be used whenever a reset is needed, or when you are transitioning between significant life chapters.
Take a notepad and pen, and don't hesitate to push the pause...
What should actors post on Instagram? How can you have fun with it while attracting the attention of casting directors?
Kevin Silvergieter, a talented German-Canadian actor, initially made waves as an influencer with over 100K followers. However, he eventually craved privacy and simplicity, stepping back from the spotlight. Returning to social media as an actor, Kevin redefined his approach—prioritising craft and authenticity over t...
What if a meeting at a bar could catapult you into the world of filmmaking?
In this episode, host Cindy Claes has a chat with her co-producer Gian Bonnicchi, where they share the exhilarating journey of how their short film "All Dogs Go to Heaven" was made in just three days!
Together they affronted unexpected production hurdles. This was Cindy's first step into the world of "making film"...
Cindy Claes, host van deze podcast en actieactrice, voert een boeiend gesprek met Maximiliaan Serbrock. Opgegroeid in een familie waar zijn vader en grootvader met trots hun militaire achtergrond koesteren, leek Max als jonge man zeker van zijn pad: het leger. Maar dat pad bleek complexer dan hij had verwacht.
In deze aflevering stelt Cindy prikkelende vragen: hoe bereid je jezelf voor op zo’n intense ervaring, vooral wanneer je wee...
Remember the excitement around La Casa De Papel (also known as Money Heist) and its spin-off series Berlín? Netflix kept viewers on the edge of their seats with both shows, and Belgian actor Julien Paschal found himself in the spotlight after landing a role alongside Pedro Alonso, playing François Polignac.
Suddenly, Julien’s acting career gained massive attention. But how does an actor handle such a shift—both personally ...
In today's episode we welcome Emiko Ishii, a remarkable action actress! Multidisciplinary on all fronts, she made a print in various industries: dance, film and in the world of martial arts.
So many actors dream about moving to L.A., but how do you plan this... the smart way? Emiko had a vision and made her dream come true! Listen to how she prepared her big move, from London to Los Angeles.
Award-winning c...
Our latest episode features the amazing event marketing expert Kathleen Sykes. Drawing from her extensive experience with opera companies, symphony orchestras, museums, and more, Kathleen reveals the art of crafting unforgettable in-person events. Organizing private events to showcase our creative creations can be exhilarating yet overwhelming all at once.
How can we leverage in-person events to build long-term community e...
Curious about how the medium of Film can heal trauma and foster growth? This week's episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Joshua Lee Cohen (USA), media psychologist and CEO of the Digital Storytelling Project.
Dr. Cohen researches how film and video-based therapy can assist individuals coping with PTSD, depression, and anxiety by engaging their senses, emotions, and imagination. We also discuss how f...
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