Samuel Barbas is an award-winning Australian actor, director, and writer. He is best known for developing the Australian feature "Natalie Was A Friend Of Mine".

Interview on the DINGOO Podcast

Born in Perth, Western Australia, to Greek parents, Samuel transitioned from a background in professional football (soccer) and civil engineering to study acting at a West Australian acting school, driven by his love of films and all things screen.

Current Work.

Samuel is currently developing the feature film "Natalie Was A Friend Of Mine' and TV Series 'The Arena'

Awards.

(2024) - Atlantic Acting School Scholarship (Runner's up)

(2024) - Screencraft Finalist for Drama Screenplay

(2023) - Carmen Duncan Scholarship (Finalist)

(2021) - Home and Away internship (Finalist)

(2019) - ‘Fringe Judge Pick’ at Perth Fringe Festival

Training / Coaching.

Education

(2011-2015) - CIVIL ENGINEERING - Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineer

(2017-2020) - ACTING - West Australian Acting School

Focus Areas:
- Shakespeare (Patsy Rodenburg)
- Improvisation (Tegan Mulvany)
- Mask Work (Ellis Pearson)
- Stage ( Ross McGregor)
- Verbatim Theatre, Self-devised, Impersonation

Ongoing Training

(2023- Present ) - COACHING - Craft and mindset with Michael Sheasby (Nightingale, Hacksawridge)

(2024-Present) - COACHING - Privates on stage craft with Larry Moss

(2024-Present) - COACHING - Dream work with Maeve Dermody (Beautiful Kate, Blackwater

(2022- Present) - COACHING - Craft and Career with Kim Farrant (Strangerland, The Weekend Away)

(2022) - TRAINING - Screen acting with Les Chandry and Ben Matthews

(2023 - Present) - TRAINING - Accent work with Anne McGrossin-Owen