Ep 12: Bennie Fourie

Published: Dec. 12, 2017, 1:55 p.m.

Have you ever met someone that you knew will have an impact on you for the rest of your life? This story begins with one of the most compassionate, funny, kind, driven, best and talented guys I know - Bennie Fourie. Writer, director, actor and exceptional craftsman. This epiosde will make you laugh, challenge you to answer some questions we leave for later or for never. This episode is full of golden advice to writers, actors, directors and to all people that wants to live a life worth living. We talk about: - Growing up in a rectory. - Leadership: How he had to remind himself not to let leadership define his identity. - How he made the transition from studying Law to the film industry. - His short film that won Best Shortfilm at the Silwerskermfees in 2014. And now, the feature film is showing in cinemas country wide! VUIL WASGOED - The unexpected effects of an improv comedy group on his life. - Masculinity: How guys should allow each other to go deep more often. - Relationships: The struggles and honest truth. - Advice to all writers: His routines and habits that help his writing. - Is writer's block real? - His one golden rule when it comes to comedy... This raw and honest conversation with one of my best friends will inspire you just as much as it inspired me! "Inspiring, Genius". Remember to subscribe to our website www.rockwhatyougot.co.za and our youtube channel to get more epic, real and inspirational content! Comment and let us know what you thought of this episode as well as, WHO DO YOU WANT US TO PODCAST IN SEASON 3??? DO WHAT YOU LOVE & ROCK WHAT YOU GOT Love and regards Edwin van der Walt & RWYG