Student Pages Podcast

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Issie Victoria: The Voice Behind Nibbler in Littlefoot

Host Izzy chats with actress Issie Victoria about voicing Nibbler in the new Littlefoot short, her training from local theatre to drama school, and what it means to join The Land Before Time legacy.

She also discusses handling nerves and rejection, shares practical advice for aspiring actors, and teases upcoming projects including the short film Short Stay and her dream of starring in a horror film.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: From Fan to Co-Creator: Matthew Reynolds on Bringing Littlefoot to Life

In this Spotlight Sessions interview, Jayden speaks with Matthew Reynolds, co-creator of the fan film Littlefoot, about his path into animation and how a late-night message led him to join the project. He describes his evolving roles in modeling, texturing, and rigging as the film grew.

They also cover the remote collaboration with co-creator Joey, the online audition process that attracted professional voice talent, and Reynolds’ enduring love for The Land Before Time that inspired his work on the project.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: From Two Million to N=40: Jairic's Journey from Parties to Producer

Producer and musician Jairic talks about his rise in music, celebrating 2 million subscribers, and a lifelong passion for performance and production.

His new EP, n=40, draws on his background in statistics and life lessons — repurposing college piano recordings, the track “yellow to yoga,” cinematic hip‑hop storytelling, and collaborations on visuals and film.

Jarek also shares how family, sobriety, discipline, and mental health shaped his work, and previews his independent full-length LP "Lamerican" while balancing touring, filming, and fatherhood.

 

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: From Melbourne to London: Inside Charm Of Finches' Tour & New Album

Host Izzy interviews Melbourne sibling duo Charm of Finches about their new single "Meteor," which draws on nature and travel to shape their indie-folk sound built around tight harmonies.

The conversation covers their upcoming UK tour, recording experiences in Canada and during lockdown, their creative process, social media, vintage finds, and advice for emerging musicians as they work on a new album.

https://www.instagram.com/charmoffinchesband/

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: From Dragon Ball Z to Little Foot — Sam Retic on Acting, Advice & Dreams

Host Izzy interviews Sam Retic about his role as the narrator of the new short film Little Foot, paying homage to The Land Before Time. They discuss his voice acting background, past projects like indie Dragon Ball Z roles, and what drew him to this project.

Sam shares practical advice for students breaking into acting—persistence, self-promotion, and putting yourself out there—and talks about challenges like securing representation. He also describes his favorite character types, dream roles (including Planet of the Apes and Westerns), and upcoming projects.

The episode highlights Sam's pride in LittleFoot, his excitement for fans to revisit beloved characters, and his hopes for more on-camera and stage work.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Animating Nostalgia: Behind the Scenes of Littlefoot

In this episode Izzy interviews animator David Magary about his career and his role as lead animator on the fan short Littlefoot, covering his creative process, team collaboration, and the most challenging sequences.

They also discuss memorable projects, upcoming work with anthropomorphic characters, and David’s core advice for aspiring animators about persistence and keeping your creative spark alive.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Larissa Leoffler’s Journey from Trauma, Set to Spotlight

For our latest spotlight series, Larissa Loeffler joins Jayden at Student Pages to discuss her role in the fan-made LittleFoot animation, her path from filmmaking to voice acting, and working behind the scenes on major productions like Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

She shares personal stories about turning loss into creative drive, the challenges of balancing multiple roles in the industry, and practical advice for students trying to break into film, theatre, or voice work.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Littlefoot Reimagined: Joey Lever Indie Take on The Land Before Time

For our latest spotlight episode, Jayden interviews Award Winning British Filmmaker Joey Lever about his upcoming short Littlefoot, a reimagining of The Land Before Time. Joey discusses his love of storytelling, learning every role on set, building a small but talented crew, directing experienced voice actors, and blending realistic textures with Pixar-style animation.

He explains the challenge of condensing an hour-and-a-half story into a 15-minute short, the power of social media for connecting with cast and fans, and his hope that this project will reignite interest in the original film and lead to a feature adaptation.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Kingston Fletcher: Playing Benji in Stranger Things Season 5

Host Izzy sits down with young actor Kingston Fletcher to discuss his role as Benji in Stranger Things Season 5, sharing what it was like on set and working with the cast.

Kingston talks about discovering the show at audition time, his love of the horror genre, the characters he’d love to play, and the surprise moment he learned he'd booked the role.

He offers simple advice for aspiring actors—start early and practice—describes how he manages nerves, reflects on Stranger Things as his biggest achievement so far, and weighs in on the fate of Eleven.

SPOTLIGHT SERIES: Call to Agnes: Madison’s Breakthrough in Despicable Me 4 & Inside 'Buddy' with a Star-Studded Cast

In our latest spotlight episode, Jayden caught up with young actress Madison Skyye-Polan about her roles in the upcoming film Buddy (as Hannah) and voicing Agnes in Despicable Me 4. Madison shares on-set memories, working with stars like Michael Shannon and Keegan-Michael Key, and what drew her to these projects.

She also talks about auditioning, handling nerves, balancing homeschooling with an acting career, and offers advice to aspiring actors about persistence, authenticity, and staying hardworking.

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