Casa Gidneyland Research Paper

In the saturated world of entertainment today, it is vital to an actor's career to find the thing that sets them apart and causes them to be memorable. I have been noticing the work of Chelah Horsdal for some time, and in anticipation of her soon-to-be-released film CANDiLAND that I was privileged to screen, I was quite honored that in spite of her insanely busy schedule, she was willing to answer a few questions about how she got started in the business, her notable and beloved works, and what she aspires to do in the near and distant future.

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RH: Why did you decide to become an actress? What kind of training have you had?
CH: I didn’t start to pursue acting until I was in my late twenties, although I think I’ve always known I was a closeted actor. I had been working at an agency as a voiceover agent and walked out the door
While I know all are special, is there one or two that really stand out to you? Why?

Mmm..I wouldn’t say they’re all special. Sometimes you’re just there to pay the bills, as we all must. Hell On Wheels was an extraordinary professional and personal experience. I learned so much working on that show with a cast and crew whose talent can’t be overstated. I made friends whom I love deeply and will be in my life forever. Doesn’t get more special than that.

Please tell us about your role and involvement with CANDiLAND. How did this role come about for you?

I met with Rusty {Nixon} and James {Clayton} at the suggestion of casting directors, Kris {Woz} and Kara {Eide}. I was hesitant when I read the script because it was so dark and unlike anything I’d ever worked on before, so it scared me. This was ultimately the primary reason I signed on…if it scares you, you must do it. Rusty and James also explained their vision, that they saw it as highly stylized, like a "Requiem For a Dream" type film, and that was