Beyond Outer Banks: Julia Antonelli on Growth, Ambition and Her Next Chapter
After years of growing alongside one of television’s most passionate fan communities, Julia Antonelli is returning to Outer Banks with a renewed appreciation for both the character she plays and the career that has brought her here. For Julia, stepping back into the role of ‘Wheezie Cameron’ was especially meaningful after the character had a…
Maiara Walsh’s Next Chapter: From Beloved Roles to Creating Stories of Her Own
When we look at artists who have grown up on our television screens, we often expect a straight line. We want them to pick a lane; Acting, singing, writing, or directing and stay in it. But for multi-hyphenate artist Maiara Walsh, the roadblocks of her career became the very tools she needed to build a…
Meaghan Martin on Reclaiming Her Story, Finding Her Voice, and Creating the Work She Wants to See
Actress, producer and voice performer Meaghan Martin reflects on taking creative ownership through Red Flags, finding new confidence after years in the industry, and why today’s artists can’t afford to wait for opportunities, they have to create them.
Abby Smook on Trusting the Journey, Finding Community, and Building a Career One Step at a Time
Actress Abby Smook discusses stepping into the industry after graduating from Wagner College, landing her first professional screen role, embracing vulnerability as a performer, and why she’s trusting that her “delusion” will one day become reality.
Kevin Cate on Leaving Politics Behind to Tell His Own Stories
Before Open Door became a viral horror hit, Kevin Cate spent years working in political communications. In a conversation with Take One Press, the filmmaker reflects on leaving politics behind to tell his own stories, the collaborative spirit that fueled Open Door, and why great storytelling begins when someone leans forward and wants to know…
Ashley Dulaney on Trusting Your Instincts, Building Community and Finding Longevity in Hollywood
After years of working across television, film and stage, actress Ashley Dulaney has learned one of the most important lessons an artist can learn: stop trying to be what everyone else wants and start showing up as yourself. In a conversation with Take One Press, Dulaney reflected on the audition that changed her perspective, the…
Jeff Barker on Why Great Screenwriting Begins With Understanding People
Before becoming a screenwriter, Jeff Barker built careers in television journalism and psychiatry—experiences that continue to shape the emotionally complex stories he tells today. In our conversation, Barker reflects on helping guide Obsession as Curry Barker’s script consultant, breaking down screenplays through The Screenplay Lab, and why it’s never too late to chase a career…
Danielle Chand on Finding Confidence, Joining Elle, and Embracing the Beginning of the Journey
Actress Danielle Chand discusses landing her breakout role as Shannon in Amazon’s Elle, overcoming self-doubt, and why learning to trust herself has been the most important lesson of her young career.
Jeffrey Barker on the Invisible Work Behind Obsession and Why Every Production Assistant Matters
When audiences leave a theater after watching Obsession, they’re usually thinking about the performances, the shocking moments, or the anxiety that lingers long after the credits roll. What they rarely think about are the dozens of people working just outside the frame. For Jeffrey Barker, serving as Key Production Assistant on the breakout horror film…
Brett Culbert on Storytelling, Taking Risks, and Doing the Hard Thing
Some interviews feel less like a traditional press conversation and more like a conversation with someone who genuinely wants to see others succeed. Our recent chat with actor, director, and filmmaker Brett Culbert was exactly that. Over the course of nearly an hour, Culbert spoke candidly about acting, directing, creativity, perseverance, and the mindset required…
Frankie McNellis Is Just Getting Started
For Frankie McNellis, performing has never been just a job. It is something she genuinely loves, something that has shaped her life from a young age and continues to guide where she wants to go next. After growing up in the entertainment industry and appearing in projects like 13: The Musical, Honey Girls, and 9-1-1,…
Zach Schnitzer on Gen Z Filmmaking, Community, and the Power of Honest Storytelling
For Zach Schnitzer, acting has never been about chasing fame. It’s about finding people who inspire him, building a creative community, and telling stories that leave audiences seeing themselves a little differently. During a recent conversation with Take One Press, the Chicago-based actor and filmmaker reflected on his artistic philosophy, the collaborative spirit driving a…
Shelley Quartermaine on Creativity, Reinvention, and the Courage to Stay Uncomfortable
Actor and musician Shelley Quartermaine reflects on creativity, privacy, reinvention, and the experiences that continue to shape her work. In this thoughtful conversation with Take One Press, she discusses storytelling, life on a rural Australian farm, and finding freedom through art.
Stefanie Scott on Horror, Screenwriting, and the Long Road to Girls Like Girls
For many audiences, Stefanie Scott is synonymous with horror. Whether it was her breakout performance in Insidious: Chapter 3, the psychological intensity of The Last Thing Mary Saw, or the emotional weight of Girl in the Basement, Scott has built a career portraying characters forced to endure extraordinary circumstances. But when Take One Press sat…
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