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A Conversation With Film & TV Director, Kate Dennis
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowKate Dennis is an Australian born, award-winning television director.
She got her start in the camera department and then as a second unit director before making her directorial debut.
She has directed episodes of hi...
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Kate Dennis: Rapid Fire
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What Can An Actor Do On Set To Make Them More Hirable?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWhat makes an actor rehirable again and again?
What qualities should I have to make myself someone who is cast again and again?
What can actors do to get rehired?
What is in common with actors Kate Dennis continually wor... -
How Can Actors Stay Top Of Mind With Directors?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWhat can I do to remind directors that I'm here and available?
How do I remind actors to cast me?
What can an actor do to remind directors to hire them?
How can I get rehired by a director I've work for?
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What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowDo you have tips for actors when they are on a film or TV set?
Any tips for actors when i am on a film or TV set?
Does Kate Dennis have any tips for talent when on set?
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What Is The Process For Actor Approval On Episodic TV?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWho approves final casting for a one off TV episode?
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Where Do You Meet Actors Outside The Audition Process?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWhere do TV directors meet actors?
How can I meet a TV director?
Where are the places that will get me in front of prominent television directors?
How can I get me face in front of a TV director?
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How Much Say Does A Director Get When Casting An Episodic?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowHow much input will the episode's director of a TV show get into casting?
Does the episode's director have the final say on the casting?
Does that final decision on casting guest roles go to that episode's director?
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Reach Directly Out To Directors?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowCan I call Kate Dennis any time I like?
Is Kate Dennis open to talent emailing her directly?
Can I call Kate Dennis?
Can I get in contact with Kate Dennis?
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How Many People Would You See For A Co-Star Or Guest role?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowHow many actors are seen for a co-star?
How many actors are auditioned for a guest star role?
How many people are interviewed for a co-star or guest star role?
What is the casting net for. smaller co-star roles?
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What Are Some Dos & Don't For Actor Demoreels?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWhat makes an effective demo reel?
What should I not do in my demo reel?
What should I avoid in my demo reel?
What makes a great demo reel?
Is my demo reel good enough?
Is my demo reel effective?
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What Do Actors Need To Know About Continuity?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWhat should I know about script supervising that would help me as an actor on set?
Should I know anything bout continuity as a performer?
How can be across continuity help me as an actor?
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How Does A Director Pitch Themselves To Direct Episodic Television?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowHow does an episodic director get work?
How does Kate Dennis get her gigs?
How does a director transition to TV directing?
How do TV directors get work?
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What Does A Day Look Like For An Episodic TV Director?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowWhat does Kate do day to day as a TV director?
What is a typical day to day look like for an episodic director?
What are the day to day duties for a TV episodic director?
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How Mindful Should A Director Be When Directing Series Regulars?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowIs it awkward directing series regulars when you are a guest director?
How does Kate Dennis direct series regulars when she joins as a guest director?
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What Research Do You Do For A Television Series You Are Directing?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowHow does a TV director prepare to direct an existing TV show?
How do you prepare when you join an ongoing episodic and direct?
How does Kate Dennis prepare to direct television?
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Do You Recommend Specific Actors When You Are Casting A Specific TV Show?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowDo you suggest actors when you direct?
Do the show runners listen to the guest director when it comes to selecting actors to auditions?
How much power over actor offers does guest TV directors have?
Will guest episode di... -
Storytime: The One About Sylvester Stallone
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Storytime: The One About Explosions
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Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowDoes Kate Dennis want hardcopy of photo and resume at an audition?
Do I bring hardcopies of my headshot and resume to an audition with Kate Dennis?
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How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowHow much say do you have in the final casting decision?
Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
Does casting have a say in the final decision?
Do casting directors get a say in the final decision?
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowCan actors improv in audition?
Can I add a button at the end of my audition?
Can I paraphrase in auditions?
Can I improvise in my audition?
How much can I paraphrase in auditions?
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How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowDo I need to be off book?
Should I know all my lines for my auditions?
Can I read from the sides at my auditions?
How well should I know my lines at your office?
Can I hold the script and read my audition?
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Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Kate Dennis
Film Director | The Handmaid’s Tale, Run, Offspring, Turn, GlowShould I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
Would you recommend, full costume at an audition?
At an audition, ...
