We had the good fortune of connecting with Amber Liddicoat and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Amber, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
As an Actor, I know what I look for in an agent. I look for someone who sees me as more than just a number, someone who is willing to push me, support me and believe in me. This is something I really struggled to find. My mum, Nicole, has always been my number 1 supporter and has helped me find the majority of acting jobs I have had! She has seen the industry from the point of view of a parent of an actor so we thought why not give it a go and start our own agency! We then met Cameron Miller who runs the Verdict Film Group which is a film Distribution Company. Together we created ‘Verdict Artist Management’. Our aim is to find/create projects which we can cast our hard-working actors in whilst supporting the Shaun Miller Foundation.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
This has been an amazing, fun and difficult journey so far. I think the biggest challenges in this industry is the rejections. Once I was able to realise that the rejections aren’t personal I found my myself making a lot more progress. I think another thing that sets a lot of actors back is seeing other actors as “competition”. This industry is all about networking and helping each other out!

I’m most excited about the projects we have coming up at the Verdict Film Group! I have just been cast in an exciting feature that will really challenge me! My main passion is comedy so to be acting in a drama is a big push for me! I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity!

I also love feeling that my work has a purpose! At the Verdict Film Group we raise funds for The Shaun Miller Foundation. The foundation was created for the late Shaun Miller who passed away from CHD. Our aim is to make amazing films and shows to raise enough funds to buy a house that parents can stay at when their children are in and out of the hospital!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’m very lucky to have two parents (Greg and Nicole) who are very supportive of my dream! They have been the absolute best and I couldn’t have done any of it without them! I am also very lucky to be surrounded by my supportive brother, boyfriend, grandparents and friends! One of my very first Acting teachers, Belinda, is also a huge part of my journey! When she taught me she always pushed me out of my comfort zone! Whether is was playing improv games or performing in front of the class – I didn’t want to do it! But Belinda got me to and I owe a lot of my confidence to her!

And of course, Cameron James Miller who has given my mum and I the chance to do what we love together.

Website: www.verdictfilmgroup.com

Instagram: @iamamberlouise

Facebook: Amber Louise

Youtube: Amber Liddicoat

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