Episode 48 of The Blank Canvas Podcast with Alex Russell

Alex Russell is one of those young actors who’s been quietly, or not so quietly racked up a dozen movie credits; both in Australia and the US.

After starring in the acclaimed indie feature Wasted on the Young, he played the lead role in the US science fiction thriller Chronicle, grossing over $126 million. Then starred in re-make of Brian De Palma’s horror classic, Carrie alongside Julianne Moore & Chloe Grace Moretz, Andrew Niccol’s movie The Host, Cut Snake with director Tony Ayres, a role in Angelina Jolie's Academy Award nominated epic Unbroken, Greg McLean’s film Jungle opposite Daniel Radcliffe, Only The Brave with Josh Brolin, Goldstone, with Jacki Weaver.

In television, Alex is into the 5th season of global hit drama SWAT, starring as the much loved Jim Street.

This is all great but what impressed me most and prompted me to want to have a yak with Alex, is that rather than just cruising along as a successful working actor, he’s pro-actively producing his own projects. His latest micro-budget indie movie UNDER MY SKIN is punching well above it’s weight. Written and Directed by Alex’s regular collaborator Aussie David O’Donnell, and produced by Alex and Raynen O’Keefe.

The story follows Denny, a free spirit and artist who falls for Ryan, a strait-laced lawyer, played by Alex. When Denny questions her gender their love is tested. 

It’s a powerful film and just won the Alternative Spirit Award at the prestigious Rhode Island International Film Festival and is currently trending on Aussie streaming platform in STAN. 

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Episode 48 of The Blank Canvas Podcast with Alex Russell
Alex Russell is one of those young actors who&rsquo;s been quietly, or not so quietly racked up a dozen movie credits; both in Australia and the US.
After starring in the acclaimed indie feature Wasted on the Young, he played&nbsp;the lead role in the US science fiction thriller Chronicle, grossing over $126 million. Then&nbsp;starred in re-make of Brian De Palma&rsquo;s horror classic, Carrie alongside Julianne Moore &amp; Chloe Grace Moretz, Andrew Niccol&rsquo;s movie The Host,&nbsp;Cut Snake with director Tony Ayres, a role in Angelina Jolie's Academy Award nominated epic Unbroken,&nbsp;Greg McLean&rsquo;s film Jungle opposite Daniel Radcliffe, Only The Brave with Josh Brolin, Goldstone, with Jacki Weaver.
In television, Alex is into the 5th season of global hit drama SWAT, starring as the much loved Jim Street.
This is all great but what impressed me most and prompted me to want to have a yak with Alex, is that rather than just cruising along as a successful working actor, he&rsquo;s pro-actively producing his own projects. His latest micro-budget indie movie UNDER MY SKIN is punching well above it&rsquo;s weight. Written and Directed by Alex&rsquo;s regular collaborator Aussie David O&rsquo;Donnell, and produced by Alex and Raynen O&rsquo;Keefe.
The story follows Denny, a free spirit and artist who falls for Ryan, a strait-laced lawyer, played by Alex. When Denny questions her gender their love is tested.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a powerful film and just won the Alternative Spirit Award at the prestigious Rhode Island International Film Festival and is currently trending on Aussie streaming platform in STAN.&nbsp;
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Produced by Lee Rogers &amp; <a href="https://www.rukkus.com.au/theblankcanvaspodcast">Rien MacDonald/RUKKUS</a>
Audio support by <a href="https://www.gasinc.com.au/">Jason Murphy/GASinc</a>
Music by Rodrigo Enrique Bustos.

Life is a blank canvas and you paint your own story.

The Blank Canvas - a podcast where Director & Producer Lee Rogers chats with the trailblazers, artists, thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and creators. Those incredible individuals who inspire us to live large.

Life is a blank canvas and you paint your own story.
The Blank Canvas - a podcast where Director &amp; Producer Lee Rogers chats with the trailblazers, artists, thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and creators. Those incredible individuals who inspire us to live large.

The Blank Canvas Podcast

Life is a blank canvas and you paint your own story.

From director/producer Lee Rogers; a podcast chatting with the trail blazers, the artists, thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs and creators - stellar individuals who inspire us to live large.

Produced by Rien MacDonald. Music by Rodrigo Enrique Bustos. Audio support by Jason Murphy/GASinc.

Life is a blank canvas and you paint your own story.
From director/producer Lee Rogers; a podcast chatting with the trail blazers, the artists, thought leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs and creators - stellar individuals who inspire us to live large.
Produced by Rien MacDonald. Music by Rodrigo Enrique Bustos. Audio support by Jason Murphy/GASinc.

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