Hester Schell

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Hester Schell, MFA is a writer, award-winning director, veteran acting teacher and recovering academic who writes social good and environmental stewardship stories with roles for middle-aged women and seniors. Schell is the author of the critically acclaimed volume, Casting Revealed: A Guide for Film Directors, now in its 2nd edition. Her column ... See full bio »

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February 13, 1955

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Known For

Sandwiched Producer

(2018)

American Taboo Betsy

(1983)

Just Under a Million Producer

(2007)

Adventures in Staying Young Producer

(2014)

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Actress (17 credits)

2011 Contagion
Epidemic Victim (uncredited)

2011 Zookeeper
Boston Commons Walker (uncredited)

2010/I The Fighter
Enthusiastic Boxing Fan (uncredited)

2010 Knight and Day
Airport Traveler (uncredited)

2009 Julie, Julie (Short)
Dr. Schreiber

2005 Planting Melvin

2003 Love Life (Short)
Caretaker

2001 Your Guardian
Mom

2000 This Is Not My Movie (Short)
Ethel

1998 Patch Adams
Hospital Visitor (uncredited)

1995 Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (TV Movie)
Biker Chick (uncredited)

1994 Walls of Sand
Therapist

1989 Nora's Christmas Gift (Video)
Yvonne

1989 It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (TV Movie)
Mary Jessup

1989 Incident at Dark River (TV Movie)
Woman Friend

1987 Radio Days
Girl at the Cafe (uncredited)

1983 American Taboo
Betsy

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Producer (6 credits)

2018 Sandwiched (Short) (executive producer)

2015 Poison by Elliott Hayes (Short) (executive producer) / (producer)

2015/II Poison (Short) (executive producer)

2014 Adventures in Staying Young (TV Mini-Series) (co-producer)

2014 Newzbeats with Pam & Joan (TV Mini-Series) (co-producer)

2007 Just Under a Million (Short) (executive producer)

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Director (6 credits)

2018 Sandwiched (Short) (directed by)

2015 Poison by Elliott Hayes (Short)

2015/II Poison (Short)

2014 Adventures in Staying Young (TV Mini-Series) (series director - attached)

2014 Newzbeats with Pam & Joan (TV Mini-Series) (series director - attached)

2007 Just Under a Million (Short)

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Writer (4 credits)

2018 Sandwiched (Short) (writer)

2014 Adventures in Staying Young (TV Mini-Series) (co-writer)

2014 Newzbeats with Pam & Joan (TV Mini-Series) (co-writer)

2007 Just Under a Million (Short)

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Art director (3 credits)

2015/II Poison (Short)

2008 Never Enough: Sex, Money and Parking Garages in San Francisco (Video)

2007 Just Under a Million (Short)

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Cinematographer (2 credits)

2014 Adventures in Staying Young (TV Mini-Series)

2014 Newzbeats with Pam & Joan (TV Mini-Series)

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Casting director (2 credits)

2014 Fist 2 Fist 2: Weapon of Choice

2004 WWII Sub Rescue (TV Movie)

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Script and Continuity Department (2 credits)

2016 The Dog Lover (script supervisor)

2002 Virtual Man (script supervisor)

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Art department (1 credit)

2017/V American Jihadist (assistant art director)

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Editorial department (1 credit)

2007 Just Under a Million (Short) (assistant editor)

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Production designer (1 credit)

2015/II Poison (Short)

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Set decorator (1 credit)

2008 Never Enough: Sex, Money and Parking Garages in San Francisco (Video)

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

2016 Swiss Army Man (office production assistant)

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Thanks (1 credit)

2015 All Things Must Pass (Documentary) (kickstarter supporters)

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Personal Details

Other Works:

San Francisco Fringe Festival, Singulariteen by Patrick M Brennan - Director. Winner, Best of Show.

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Personal Quote:

Great casting will make or break your movie.

Trivia:

January 2011, published CASTING REVEALED: A Guide for Film Directors, from Michael Wiese Books, the world leader in D-I-Y film books. Formerly worked as a puppeteer with Lunatique Fantastique in San Francisco and toured the UK with Cirque du Celery! Teaches film acting Film Acting Bay Area, and is the CEO of Bay Area Casting News. See more »