Casting Guild of Australia 2020
Nomination: Best Casting in a short film
‘Blood Sisters’
What The Industry Is Saying
“I wanted to reach out and just say a massive thank you for the article you wrote about me and trolling in January. I really appreciate your amazing support and beautiful words that you wrote. Also, I want to say that you are so amazing and inspirational to me because of your own health struggles. So strong and courageous and thank you for talking about it openly and being such a fighter. It is so inspiring.”
— Jelena Dokic, Commentator & Best Selling Author]
“If there is anyone right now who is worthy of the opportunity to act all the time in any capacity, it should be no other than Hannah.” – Star Central magazine"
— Star Central magazine
“I have auditioned and directed thousands of hopefuls and established actors over the years but it’s those with that indefinable quality that demand our attention, stand out in the crowd. That X factor. There’s craft, choices, range, look, etc but there’s something else, they just pop. They have it. Hannah has it.”
— Collin Budds, Director Home and Away, The Saddle Club, H2O Just Add Water
“Always a standout performer amongst her peers. She is a really natural engaging actor who has an excellent understanding of both dramatic and comedic performance”
— Mel Macintosh, Casting Director, Macintosh Casting.
“Her degree in performing arts coupled with her stunning performances made an entirely admirable acting portfolio that cannot be unseen.”
— Star Central magazine
“Her work across all genres demands our attention and involves our senses. Hannah is ready to shine”
— Collin Budds, Director Home and Away, The Saddle Club, H2O Just Add Water
Reviews
Praise for Dead Sharks, short film - Actor and Writer
“The performances are fantastic” - Cinema Crazed
“Dead Sharks” is a well-constructed relationship drama, and I one I could have seen at least two hours of.” - Cinema Crazed
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“Every single actor puts their all into the short, so much so, I had to second guess if they were really acting at all, and Dead Sharks was actually a documentary.” - Screen Critix
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Praise for Grainger at Home, The Parlour – Actor
“The talented 'Parlour' performers bring Grainger to life through the wealth of their significant experience in the artistic realms he was at home in.” – Weekend notes
“Hannah Vanderheide offers a haunting rendition of Ella Grainger's colourful and enigmatic personality.” – Weekend notes
“There is something about her that brings more than just skill to the role, Ella's presence can be felt through Hannah's bright eyes and deep voice.” – Weekend notes
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