20: From Bollywood in London to Action Movies in Los Angeles

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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 choreographer and founder of Epica Dance, one of her debuts of mixing all her skills together was the making of a Bollywood 15-minute short film. Her experiences in film school then armed her with the knowledge needed to excel both behind and in front of the camera.
Emiko shares how her martial arts training have propelled her into the world of action acting. We discuss the value of physical discipline and the importance of a versatile skill set in landing mocap roles.
Collaboration is key for action actors, Emiko emphasises the significance of safety, adaptability, and trust, while candidly sharing the unpredictable nature of auditioning for action roles. With personal stories of overcoming challenges like a severe ACL tear, Emiko's dedication remains unwavering.
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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Film School (00:04:04)

3. Mocap (00:06:47)

4. Action Movies and Martial Arts Training (00:11:50)

5. Moving to Los Angeles (00:15:08)

6. Fighting and Acting (00:18:23)

7. Actors' relationship with their Agent (00:20:06)

8. What attracts you to these roles? (00:24:27)

9. Stunt Coordinator versus Choreographer (00:25:32)

10. Directors and Stunt Performers (00:27:30)

11. Rehearsals for fighting scenes (00:29:23)

12. Our physical attributes as action actors (00:31:40)

13. Auditions and castings for action movies (00:35:13)

14. Injuries (00:39:05)

15. Conclusion (00:44:53)