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
42 episodes
DOA1: Diary of an Artist
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 exci...
34: The Secret to Getting Your Film on Every Podcast
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 ra...
33: Action Actors Lab - Training for Fight Choreography and Physical Roles
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 work...
32: AI’s Role in the Creative Process and Beyond
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 pro...
BONUS 6: Autoproduire ses films (Français)
(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 po...
31: How to Network at Film Festivals - A Survival Guide
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 so...
30: Nervous System Regulation for Combat Athletes and Peak Performance Artists
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 ou...
29: Comedy Screenwriter Sponsored by a Funeral Home
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 almos...
28: Writers Research - The Badass, Child-Free Woman Who Conquered Anxiety
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 con...
27: Skydiving Fights & Making Action Films
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 s...
26: Optimal Performance for Artists - Reality Check with Derrick McManus
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!)
25: Comedy Castings, Zoom Auditions & Real Friendship
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!Jo...
24: Artist’s New Year - Journaling and Goal Setting
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 ar...
23: Social Media for Actors, Creating Content That Shines
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. ...
22: How a Short Film Challenge Became a Beast of a Production
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 Do...
BONUS 5: Actiefilm Karakter Onderzoek - Soldaten en Kwetsbaarheid (Nederlands)
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...
21: Landing an Acting Role on Netflix, Now What?
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 himse...
20: From Bollywood in London to Action Movies in Los Angeles
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...
19: Mastering Events and Private Screenings for Short Films
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 even...
18: Can Film Help Us Heal?
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...
17: Planning the 'Behind the Scenes' of BXL The Movie
The documentation of the "behind-the-scenes" can have a massive impact on the distribution of a film, or creative project! Capturing the essence of the "behind-the-scenes" is planned in bigger productions, yet often omitted in small scale produ...
BONUS 4: Nutrition pour danseurs (Français)
This BONUS episode is in French. For subtitles in your preferred language, we recommend our listeners to watch it on Youtube. This is a specific interview about nutrition for dancers.=======Est-ce que votre corps de danseur a to...
16: Going Viral, from Laundry Room to the World
Known as Hanna is Golden on socials, her dancehall videos received global attention and had millions of views. Hanna Min Jung Herbertson, a strategist who's danced her way into the viral spotlight, now shares her marketing wizardry. <...
15: Krav Maga and a Nervous System that feels Safe
Our host and action actress Cindy Claes has been on an intense Krav Maga (self-defense) journey. Initially training to perfect her fighting skills for the camera, it soon evolved into a transformative experience of emotional resilience. Many qu...
14: Pursuing an International Acting Career: From Small Town to Big Screen
How does an actor from a small country make it to the international market? Do you really have to live in the big cities in order to make it?Tune in to our conversation with Ruben Francq, a Belgium-based actor and acting coach, who shar...
