“What is an actor to me? A person who is emotionally alive, spontaneous and unpredictable with the instincts and intelligence of a wild animal. A person who is solely devoted to the truth of the circumstances they find themselves in. A person with the courage to 'not know' what’s unfolding in each and every moment and the ability to live in that quivering place of ever new happenings. Easier said than done by the way. An actor has the ability to be fluent in a number of styles of comedy and drama with the ability to be nuanced and grand. Again, easier said than done. An actor has great vulnerability, humanity and heart and has access to the full range of humanity. An actor with the aforementioned qualities and the addition of generosity towards their fellow actors is a GREAT actor. Rare is the actor with all of these qualities. Kristel Elling is one of those rare ones. I hope you have the opportunity to work with her in your film, television and theatre projects as they will be elevated with her in your cast."
Robert Colt
Creator of The Art of NOT Acting
“I have had the privilege of working and training with Kristel Elling in a regular basis for many years. Her connection to the material and attention to detail continues to impress me with every new acting challenge she takes on. I was so taken back by the subtlety and emotional depth of her work that I was inspired to inquire and discuss with her at length her training and approach. I don’t often talk with other actors about their training but when I encounter someone’s who’s work as such a high level, I am compelled to learn how they were able to get to that point within their craft. As a director and writer, I often present material to Kristel to see what can accomplished by someone who is a true master of the craft. I have often remarked to other directors and actors that Kristel’s acting style reminds me of the performances of Glen Close and Meryl Streep. These are comparisons that I do not make lightly. I hope that I continue to have the opportunities to work with her on many projects in the future.”
Kelton Jones
Director Writer Producer
“As a director, when you're on the set filming a feature-length motion picture, you're in a crucible of challenges. One of my favorite aspects of this work is having actors I know and trust because they are complete professionals. This is absolutely true of Kristel Elling. When Kristel came to the set for my film “Mom's Rising”, she was thoroughly prepared. She knew exactly what she needed to do for her character and delivered in every single take. Her work ethic, talent, and most of all, her big heart, are truly remarkable. She brings all of this to every performance she gives.”
Scott Cervine
Director/MOVIES FROM THE HEART