Go behind the scenes with Kurt Carley as he shares his journey in motion tracking and acting. His work in filmmaking showcases the power of mocap for character animation and vfx. Kurt has an impressive resume, featuring roles in iconic films like Godzilla, Dungeons and Dragons, and Underworld. He’s not just an actor; he’s a master of embodying monsters, bringing them to life with creativity and skill. Kurt shares his journey from a small-town kid inspired by Godzilla to a professional performer in monster suits. He talks about the challenges of acting in heavy costumes, the importance of movement training, and how he prepares for roles that require a unique physicality. Kurt’s passion for creativity shines through as he discusses his early love for drawing and how it influenced his career. He emphasizes the importance of being adaptable and ready to exceed expectations on set. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to step into the shoes of a monster, this conversation is for you! Join us as we explore the art of performance and the creative process behind bringing fantastical characters to life. Get ready to be inspired and unleash your own creativity!

Kurt Carley started his professional career in the hit Off-Broadway show Little Shop of Horrors in NYC where he played the man-eating plant Audrey II. Soon, he was performing as Audrey II in theaters across the country. Meanwhile, he also performed large, over-sized characters and puppets for shows, shopping centers and private parties. Kurt was the first American to play the classic movie character Godzilla for a feature film in 1998. That created opportunities for work in other films, like: Lethal Weapon 4 (he helped puppeteer a shark!), the first three Underworld movies as Werewolves with Kate Beckinsale, the Predator in the acclaimed fan film Batman: Dead End, Sleestak and movement coach for the Will Ferrell movie Land of the Lost, M. Night Shyamalan’s Lady in the Water, and many more creatures and monsters made of foam latex!

As an actor, Kurt’s been seen in commercials for Docker’s pants, Fox Sports One, and in the movie A Haunted House 2, and the television show The West Wing.

Follow Kurt Carley:kurtcarley.comInstagram: kurtcarley3000Brandon Gass has followed his creative North Star through many paths in the entertainment and immersive tech industries. He's a creative executive, marketer, producer, director, content creator, video and audio editor, mixer, sound designer, pro touring musician, multi-instrumentalist, guitar teacher, songwriter, and performer that continues to evolve. His deep curiosity for people and the magical, undefinable origins of creativity has evolved into developing and hosting the "Be Creative Be Free" podcast to provide helpful insights to the audience, to add fuel to his own creative fire, and give a platform to some amazing people that you all should know.Follow Brandon Gass:https://www.brandongass.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandongassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongass/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@iambrandongassBrandon Gass Music - Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0QO75clas2NIKDeEMQr4Uj?si=wTlqQFODTwiL0CZhAEq7Ww&nd=1&dlsi=afddbba3f6ea43b3Brandon Gass Music - Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-gass/639138783Follow Free From CTRL Socials:www.freefromctrl.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freefromctrlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freefromctrlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freefromctrlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freefromctrlThreads: https://www.threads.net/@freefromctrl#BeCreativeBeFree #brandongass #kurtcarley #freefromctrl #podcast

In this episode of "Be Creative Be Free with Brandon Gass", Brandon sits down with the incredible Jessi Keenan, a world-class voiceover artist, singer, and social activist. From her early days as a Star Search contestant to navigating the entertainment industry and finding her creative voice, Jessi shares her inspiring journey. We dive into her personal growth, the power of creativity, and her passion for helping others, both through her art and activism.Jessi also opens up about her challenges in Hollywood, the power of networking, and how she transformed adversity into motivation to succeed. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to pursue your creative dreams, no matter the obstacles!🌟 Tune in for insights on voiceover work, creative perseverance, and how Jessi uses her platform for social activism.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share for more inspiring stories & creative wisdom! Jessi Keenan is a singer, voice actress and activist with a career that spans over 40 years. Her beginnings as a child singer led her on a unique path singing and acting for companies such as Disney, Rockstar Games, the Aaron Carter family, Tenacious D and many many more on television film and live theatre. Her work as an activist began in 2017 with the Women's March in Los Angeles and included work all across the country including Portland, Seattle, Washington DC and her current home state of Iowa. From 2020 to 2024 she spent everyday with the homeless of Los Angeles handing out ice water and coolers to people on the street including Skid Row and all over the city of Los Angeles.Website: https://www.orangecoolerproject.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangecoolerproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessikeenanVO Twitter: https://x.com/Jessi_Keenan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessikeenan Brandon Gass has followed his creative North Star through many paths in the entertainment and immersive tech industries. He's a creative executive, marketer, producer, director, content creator, video and audio editor, mixer, sound designer, pro touring musician, multi-instrumentalist, guitar teacher, songwriter, and performer that continues to evolve. His deep curiosity for people and the origins of creativity has evolved into developing and hosting the "Be Creative Be Free" podcast to provide helpful insights to the audience, to add fuel to his own creative fire, and give a platform to some amazing people that you all should know.Follow Brandon Gass:https://www.brandongass.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrandongassLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandongass/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@iambrandongassBrandon Gass Music - Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0QO75clas2NIKDeEMQr4Uj?si=wTlqQFODTwiL0CZhAEq7Ww&nd=1&dlsi=afddbba3f6ea43b3Brandon Gass Music - Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-gass/639138783Follow other Free From CTRL Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freefromctrlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freefromctrlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freefromctrlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freefromctrlThreads: https://www.threads.net/@freefromctrlPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/freefromctrlTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/freefromctrl #becreativebefree #VoiceoverArtist #SocialActivism #Inspiration #CreativeJourney #EntertainmentIndustry #Podcast #BrandonGass #CreativeTruths #JessiKeenan #ArtistLife #MusicIndustry #Hollywood #VoiceActing #ArtAndActivism #CreativeInspiration