LUKE BARNETT: How Leaving Acting Helped Him Find His Creative Voice at 39

In this episode, Alyshia sits down with Luke to dive into his multifaceted career as an actor, writer, producer, and director. They explore the origins of Luke's viral short film, The Crossing Over Express, inspired by a poignant story involving a lost VHS tape and his personal experience of losing his mother. Luke shares how the film's concept—centered on a woman who claims to raise the dead in the back of a truck—took shape and resonated with audiences. The conversation also highlights Luke's recent acting projects, including his lead role in the indie thriller Teacher’s Pet, his work on AppleTV+'s For All Mankind, and his varied film credits, like his starring role in Faith Based. They discuss the evolution of the acting industry, the rise of self-tapes, and the increasing necessity for actors to become multi-hyphenates to thrive. Luke shares how he didn't book his first Network TV credit until age 39. Together, Alyshia and Luke offer candid insights into the perseverance required to succeed in entertainment and the enduring importance of authenticity in storytelling. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Luke Barnett right here. GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Luke Barnett, Actor, Writer, Producer Credits:  For All Mankind NCIS: Los Angeles 9-1-1: Lone Star Your Lucky Day Teacher's Pet The Crossing Over Express Faith Based Fear, Inc. THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SCRIPT ANATOMY: Write your script (TOA25 for $25 off) MAGIC MIND: Get 48% off with promo code ONEAUDITION20 SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 15, 2024! THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri