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Surviving Sunset An Actor's Hollywood Journey.

SURVIVING SUNSET An Actor's Hollywood Journey,
is a documentary about the challenging and often unglamorous life
of being a working actor.
Shaun Anthony Robinson explores the difficulties of succeeding in
the industry and lifts the curtain on many myths.
Myths like, everyone thinks that if you are in Hollywood,
you are making it. Or that it's all about red carpets and celebrity events and
if you are in Hollywood, you have a better chance of being a success.

We only hear about the celebrities who hit the big time but the reality for a working actor, struggling day to day is much different
in many ways and the industry can't survive without them.

This film takes a hard and honest look at the acting world, complete with all the real and raw moments through the
eyes of Shaun who is also on his own journey.
He's a fish out of the water jumping into the frying pan!
Shaun chats to a range of industry people to gain insights into what actually takes place in La La Land.
Featuring Michael G Welch, Christian Isaiah, Aaron Jeffery, Roger Ward, Kym Jackson, Shane Connor, Andy McPhee, , Matt Burch, Elle Dawe, Omari Washington, Nathan Sapsford, Alison Headrick and Craig Bennett.

  • Shaun Anthony Robinson
    Director
  • Shaun Anthony Robinson
    Writer
  • Shaun Anthony Robinson
    Producer
  • Faith Hazel Blake
    Producer
  • Jason Hodge
    Editor
  • Sound Brewery
    Sound
    The Trophy Wall, Fractured Light
  • Matt Nable
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Ridic, Arrow ,Wolf Creek 2
  • Roger Ward
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Mad Max , The Man From Hong Kong
  • Shane Connor
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Wentworth/Neighbours
  • Christian Isaiah
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
    Shameless
  • Nancy Rizk
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
    Full Disclosure, Deadly Woman.
  • Kristy Wright
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
    Home And Away
  • Andy McPhee
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Sons of Anarchy
  • Craig Bennett
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Studio 10
  • Matt Burch
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Operation Repo
  • Michael G Welch
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Clickbait
  • Arron Jeffery
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Wolverine, Chopper
  • Kym Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Herself "
    S.W.A.T.
  • Emma Monk
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
    Catfish
  • Sontan Hobson
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Style Dayne
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Deadpool
  • Peter Mochrie
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Blue Murder
  • Andrew Steel
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Wishman
  • Indeya
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
    Deadly Woman
  • Daniel Musial
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Licorish
  • George Kapiniaris
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Acropolis Now
  • Jack Ellis
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Home and Away
  • Orpheus Pledger
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Home and Away
  • Froylan Tercero
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Operation Repo
  • Narelle Nash
    Key Cast
    "Herself "
  • Mellissa Bear
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
    Miss Groovy Face
  • Dor Cohen
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • James Dickerson
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • Georgia Broderick
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Nathaniel Paul Furber
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • Justin Rhys Grant
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • Charles Curtis
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • Ellie Giddings
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Perry Kurtz
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    James Corden Show
  • Elise Vohradsky
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Laura Bellomo
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Robyn Duse
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Peter Flaherty
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Biker Wars
  • Gary Eck
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Happy Feet 2
  • Ashur Shimon
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Swift & Shift
  • Alison Headrick
    Key Cast
    "Herself"
  • Cameron Barnes
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • Niall Cassin
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
  • Omari Washington
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Lethel Weapon
  • Dane Noonan
    Key Cast
    "Himself "
    Peter Rabbit
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Biographical, Participatory, Observational
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 4 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    240,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shaun Anthony Robinson

Since getting off his backside and working hard for his career, Shaun has appeared in national TV commercials; TV shows such as
Frayed, Home and Away, The Secret Daughter, and Blue Murder; feature films Event Zero, Dumb Criminals, plus a wide variety of leading roles in short films and music videos as well as writing and directing two of his own.

Like many though, he wanted more. He is the epitome of the Aussie bloke; determined, stubborn, and prepared to take on the world and tell his story along the way to anyone who will listen. In his first international trip to Hollywood, he bares it all…

A rollercoaster ride of emotions, the setbacks, industry meetings, manager meetings, the hunt for auditions, workshops, dodgy hotels, karaoke nights, good times, bad times, laughs, arguments, tears, and every throw-in-the-towel moments in Hollywood.

Shaun, a simple family man from the Central Coast of NSW, who endures and rises above the horrible experiences of his childhood, taking leaps and bounds in one of the toughest industries in the world. There is no doubt his trials and tribulations will help this underdog win the race.

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Director Statement

"SURVIVING SUNSET An Actor’s Hollywood Journey” is a film for anyone with a dream. It's a documentary about my journey as an underdog actor. Fighting against the odds, overcoming my own fears, and creating my own path toward the Hollywood dream.

Along the way, I meet other actors who share their own fears and insecurities. Helping me to understand my own journey as an actor, so I can inspire others to do the same."
- Director - Shaun Anthony Robinson.