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Kelsey Egan has taught me the value and importance of the director / actor relationship both on and off screen. She approaches her work holistically, with meticulous attention to detail in performance, style and narrative. Kelsey is a natural leader and is on the forefront of creating cutting edge work. I am privileged to have worked with her and hope to do more of it.
KEENAN ARRISONActor & Producer
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Have you ever seen a blonde caught in a tornado? That would be Kelsey in action. She’s scrappy, feisty, passionate. There aren’t many other people I could name that have the tenacity and drive that she has... if she wants something for a shot: a western-style saloon on a roof top in Cape Town, a horse giving birth, Kelsey gets it. No matter how much chaos surrounds her, there is very little this tenacious creative can't do. And boy, does she do it well. Ultimately her work speaks for itself. She is a wealth of talent packed into a 5’1” frame.
MEGANNE YOUNGActress
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Kelsey is a hard working professional filmmaker who has shown a steely commitment to her craft. Her perseverance and determination to motivate her teams to bring out their creativity for the sake of their art and a common vision as clearly articulated by Kelsey is a pleasure to see in action.
NEIL BRANDTProducer at Fireworx Media
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Having AD’ed for Kelsey and also having worked closely with her in founding the Cape Town chapter of Film Fatales, I have seen her dynamite work-magic first hand. She is the type of director who knows exactly what she wants. She knows her story and she knows how to get it by working with people. Her energy and tenacity has been a source of inspiration for all those she leads as a directher, writer or producer.
RAFEEQAH GALANTProducer at Echoledge Productions
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As an old hand it is refreshing to work with Kelsey. Her vision is crafted with nuance and mystery, creating great characters for actors to interpret. She brings life to the moment and captures it perfectly on screen.
BART FOUCHEActor & First Assistant Director
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Kelsey is one of those uniquely talented human beings who has the ability to produce as well as she directs. As a producer, I found great comfort in knowing that my director had my back on every detail; it's rare to find a deeply thoughtful, strong and intelligent creative mind with the ability to rock at real life and not just float around unrealistic dreamland.
JESS JORGENSENCreative Director and Producer at Instant Grass
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I met Kelsey Egan almost eleven years ago when she first arrived in South Africa to work. Even at that time I was struck by her incredible work ethic, her attention to detail and her drive to ensure that her work was precise and attained the highest level of professionalism. I find that she is unique in combining a creative energy, a production and business head and ability to take the minutiae of a project and see its overall vision and what it can become. A rare trait!
BRIDGET PICKERINGProducer at Fireworx Media
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I had the pleasure of being directed by Kelsey in her film, The Bull. She was such fun to work with: approachable, enthusiastic and open to ideas about my character. Determined but patient, amicable and approachable on set. Two thumbs up!
SCOTT GEORGEActor
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I have had several opportunities to work with Kelsey over the past 6 years. I am always struck by her dedication, tenacity and pursuit for perfection. Kelsey’s attention to detail is remarkable and clearly visible in all her works. Her fearless approach to a challenge makes her an asset to any production.
MICHELLE BARROWProducer at Priest Post
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I’m working with her. I haven’t once regretted it. And I regret working with most people, so that says a lot.
GREIG BUCKLEProducer at Enigma Pictures
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Kelsey was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took on the MTV VJ Search brief and ran with it with both hands.
I would absolutely work with her again and was very pleased with her directorial style and utmost professionalism throughout the shoot. Big thumbs up!!
SUSAN YOUNISSenior Producer at MTV Networks Africa
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We were thrilled with the music video Kelsey directed for MK Top12 2012 on behalf of the band Jakkals. This video was the first product put out to the public for the band and thus played an integral part in the public launch and perception of the band. Kelsey is one of South Africa's most promising young directors, and I look forward to working with her again soon.
STEPHAN POTGIETERM-Net Content Executive
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Kelsey is an assured director with an emotional fluidity that shines through her work. As a writer, she has a deep understanding of story and nuance that clearly informs her directing.
JULIE HALLWriter & NFVF Script Editor
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Kelsey is a natural born storyteller who throws herself into her art. Watch this space.
SEAN DRUMMONDWriter & Producer
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Working with Kelsey as a director was an enlightening experience. Not only does she command authority in her small stature, she also allows freedom of interpretation and nurtures through her direction.
NATALIE WALSHActress
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Wow, it was so cool to work with Kelsey Egan. Her meticulous direction from pre-production to post-production made the process flow smoothly and this showed in the beautiful performances and imagery she created. She is great at extracting creativity from the very core of your being and her natural, confident air puts one at ease as she enters the room. I hope we'll be working with her again soon.
CAL KINGWELLSenior Producer at Priest
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Kelsey is a tremendously passionate, driven perfectionist. When in her element, making movie-magic happen, her focus is laser-sharp. She won't accept anything but the best, resulting in projects of exceptional quality and beauty.
BENIKE PALFIActress, Model & Writer
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Kelsey Egan is a pleasure to work with: fast, creative and versatile. She takes on the toughest briefs and nails them every time.
SAM WILSONWriter & Director at Sunrise Productions
