Episode 95 - Casting, Acting and Vindication In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoff and Jaclyn welcome actress Peggy Schott. Peggy shares her inspirational journey from childhood theater enthusiast to a well-known Texas-based actor with a lead role in the faith-based series Vindication. She discusses her transition back into acting in her mid-forties after a long hiatus, her work in casting and production, and the significance of faith and community in her career. Peggy also touches upon her volunteer work and the upcoming projects she's involved with, offering insights into the challenges and joys of working in the faith-based film industry.Highlights Include:Acting and Career BeginningsTransition to Film and Casting WorkNever Too LateBackground Casting and 'The Long Game'Involvement with VindicationCharacter Development and Series EvolutionVindication Season FourTable Reads and CollaborationAdvice for Aspiring ActorsBio:Peggy Schott is a Texas based actor, originally from New Orleans. She is known for her lead role of Becky Travis in 4 seasons of the faith-based crime drama series "Vindication", as the recurring character Tess on AMCs "Fear the Walking Dead", the short film "Malignant" (SXSW Jury Award Winner), and 100+ other acting credits.She has worked in casting for a variety of projects including Julio Quintana's "The Long Game", AJ Edwards’ “Age Out” and Terrence Malick's "Song to Song". She has produced shorts and music videos, and directed the short film "Laurie's Poem".Peggy is a regular volunteer at the local pregnancy center and an active member of St. James Parish and the Catholic Daughters. She has been married for 41 years, has 3 children and 5 grandsons.Peggy on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4585686/Peggy on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/pkschottPeggy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peggy.s.schottPeggy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggyschott.me/Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VVIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications
