Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"Ellen Gerstein"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: With the New Year kicking off, do you have any big plans for 2025?
I am just finishing a polish on my screenplay, Big Al, Hip Hop and Her, Three of my women friends are going to produce it and I am very excited. Of course there is a part in it for me and I will direct it...
I am also finishing writing a solo show for myself.
STANDISH - Where do you like to travel when your on vacation?
I went to Italy for a writing workshop and also a film festival that one of my films were in and loved it. I love to go to NY and see old friends and some plays.
I would love to go to London, went there many years ago,
STANDISH: When you are experiencing writers block, what's something that helps free your mind?
Music always helps me. Also if I just start writing something, a letter or email helps.
STANDISH - With so many credits, could you narrow down your favorite 3?
I just worked on Ryan Murphy's new project called, MONSTER, about a serial killer. Based on a true story. I had a terrific time working on it. The character was described as a battleaxe.
The character of Anne in the film, Come Away With Me, was a favorite. She goes back to find her high school sweetheart, the love of her life and tries to rekindle their love. It's a beautiful story and I loved the part, there were so many colors.
I did a film, Aloha means I love you,I played, Berti and loved that character, she had humor and heart.
STANDISH: Can you tell the readers a memory you may have from "James Dean" set?
I worked with the director, Mark Rydel, he was wonderful, a real actor's director. I remember auditioning, I read the scenes with his son, who was so good looking that I started giggling.
STANDISH - Can you tell us about your most recent role on "The Lincoln Lawyer"?
I played a judge who was all business. It was fun and also commanding.
STANDISH: Are you hoping to be in future Netflix series?
I was just in the new Kristen Bell show called, Nobody Wants This. My scenes were with Kristen and she is so nice and the scenes were so much fun.
STANDISH - How did you land your role in "Venom"?
My agent for Atlanta got me the audition and I sent a self tape in for my audition. They hired me from the tape.
STANDISH: What was the atmosphere of "Shameless" like on set?
I shot that in Chicago. The shoot was VERY fast. I got there to the set and they put a shotgun in my hands, we read the lines once and shot it. I loved that character, she took NO B.S.
STANDISH - Who is the most impactful person you've worked with in your career?
As a director it was Ian Brennan, I thought he was so incredible, respectful, so smart. As an actor, Joley Richardson, we did a pilot together and we worked so well together and did so immediately.
STANDISH: As an acting coach, what's something you can tell young people who are interested in starting?
It is a process, enjoy the process. Be a hundred percent committed.
STANDISH - What do you prefer the most: Acting, directing, or writing? Why?
Wow, I love acting and discovering and being all sorts of characters. I am a story teller so I do love directing.
Once I get into the script and start writing I like it but it is not easy for me to start.
STANDISH: What is something you would like your fans to know about you?
>I have a deep love for animals! and cookies! I use to be a social worker, a psychotherapist and own an antique store.
STANDISH - What have been your 3 biggest accomplishments in your eyes?
My films that I have written and directed and one I acted in and a mentor program where I give a grant for college and grad school for social work.
STANDISH: What are your social links?
https://www.instagram.com/ellengerstein
https://www.facebook.com/egerstein
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFUVCBPHPL5vqYLj3cvi-w
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