About
My name is Rebecca Hanser and welcome to my site.
I am an actress professionally trained at Drama Centre London in Screen Acting (Stanislavsky, Method, Meisner and Chekhov). I have also worked as a stage actress for several years including theatre, stage plays, dance performance and improv comedy. Furthermore, I have completed my training in MoCap at Target 3D and am now also active as an actor for Motion Capture Performance and Fight Stunts.
My business is a hybrid of services that consists of two parts: the first is the performer's part and contains all my work in Acting, Modelling. Presenting & Hosting. The second part introduces Visualise Productions and is the part of my business that focuses on my work in filmmaking, directing, writing, producing, editing and videography. For more about these services please visit the website.
Here you can find an overview of clients I have had the pleasure to work with or am still actively collaborating with.
Feel free to get in touch for any collaborations or consultation. I'd be happy to have a chat!
Clients
News
Visualise productions goes to the Paris fashion week 2025
24 January 2025
Absolutely proud to announce I worked as a videographer with my company Visualise Productions for the Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week highlighting the show of the incredible couturier Irving Vorster and sculptor Nancy Faas.
Thanks for having me Many posts to follow and this is only the start of the year.
Special thanks to the incredible team I was part of: Sydney Korsse, Sydney Smit, Darien Touma, Lingxi Hu, Anand Toebak, Atelier Neerlandais, Jan Jansen Amsterdam, Yves Eaux, Dima Eybdt.
Feature "midnight guardians" officially in production
20 January 2025
The feature film Midnight Guardians is now officially in production. Produced by I-Creations, Friends Films Production and Creepy 3D Films, directed by Santhosh Kumar Rajuskr and written by Kalaiarasi Sathappan.
The film features Rebecca Hanser, Baz Black, Shawn Paul McGrath and Marvy Marv.
Midnight Guardians is about a skilled hacker, named Charles finds purpose when he's called upon to aid an exotic dancer Andrea who is in imminent danger, leading him into a harrowing race against time, where he must navigate a web of secrets and confront his past in the dark of night.
This thriller is scheduled for release in 2026.
"The Christmas Compass" A podcast series released for the holidays
6 December 2024
Proud to have been part of the cast for the podcast series "The Christmas Compass" episode 4 to be released for the Christmas holidays this year.
This holiday audio drama series was created by Ajay Tambe and is about Emma Carter who inherits a mysterious antique compass from her late aunt Lou. Initially, dismissing it as a quaint keepsake, she soon discovers the compass has a will of it's own, guiding her to enchanting destinations - from hidden Christmas markets and ancient wishing trees to rivers that unlock treasured holiday memories.
My role was that of narrator.
Massive ad poster spotted in London's Tube station for Whitley Neill Gin.
28 November 2024
It is always a different type of high when you see yourself on a massive advertisement poster in London's tube stations! This time for the famous gin brand Whitley Neill.
More to come soon!
Bafta award in the pocket for the witcher!
16 August 2024
Here it is then! Finally I got to hold it myself Our very own Bafta award for our VFX work in The Witcher Season 3!
I feel so honoured to have been part of this and so proud of the entire team at both Cinesite and Netflix! There is too many to name but you know who you are.
Remembering all the hard work and overtime that everyone put in - credit goes to each and every one of you.
Holding this award made me realise it was all worth it in the end. But it won’t end there. We will keep on going! Winning awards is just so much fun.
Short film collaboration with target 3d
9 July 2024
Another fun project with Target 3D - this time no MOCAP but just a plain LED screen and a lovely crew who participated to the "48 hours short filmmaking".
I played the role of a scientist trapped in space and about to get rid of an object that not only smells funny but is alive!
On set with the black eyed peas
17 June 2024
I have had the pleasure and the honour to help on set filming the latest music video of The Black Eyed Peas, featuring El Alfa and Becky G for the their song "TONIGHT". This song is also on the soundtrack of the newest feature film Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Great thanks to Centre Stage Studios and production companies The Level UK and Gingercat Studio for allowing me to be a part of this incredible project.
And a massive thanks to the Black Eyed Peas for all the fun, creativity, inspiration and teamwork. It was one of the highlights of my career so far.
Drone flying with Women for film & TV
5 June 2024
With great thanks to Women for Film and TV, there was a drone flying training with The Fifth Eye Crew.
The drones we flew with were DJI pro 5 and Mavic Cine.
Go-pro underwater video The Philippines
25 May 2024
I had the chance to try out some cool underwater videography with the Go-Pro Hero Black 12 during my holiday in The Philippines. Music by Alex Productions. This was shot in the Barracuda Lake in El Coron.
Bafta nomination for the Witcher s3
22 March 2024
So honoured to announce The Witcher season 3 has been nominated for a BAFTA!
Proud to have worked on this show as a VFX production coordinator and kudos to the whole team at Cinesite for their work.
This Netflix series has been nominated in the category BEST SPECIAL, VISUAL AND GRAPHIC EFFECTS and for SOUND: FICTION.
The BAFTA Television Awards will take place on Sunday 12 May 2024. The BAFTA Television Craft Awards take place on Sunday 28 April.
Ghosted screened at BFI FLARE FILM FESTIVAL
21 March 2024
Our short film GHOSTED has been screened at the BFI Flare Film Festival at the Southbank Cinema. It was presented during the Osaka Bright presents Queer Freedom on Thursday the 21st March 2024.
GHOSTED was written and directed by Declan Smith and also includes DOP Rob V. Francis and actress Julia Quayle.
Our short has been a major success in the film festival scene through the UK but also on a global level.
Having it be presented and screened at the BFI Flare was therefore the cherry on top and a dream come through.
Here to a beautiful night of film, popcorn and the view on the Thames.
Podcast living martial arts available on youtube
20 March 2024
Remember that podcast I was interviewed for? It's available on Youtube now. Click the link below to go straight to my channel.
The interview is about my life as a martial artist - including training, fitness routines, mental and physical health, competitions and the art of discipline.
Enjoy!
Panel careers event university of the arts
21 March 2024
I had the honour to be invited by the University of the Arts London to be a panel member and speaker at their careers event INSIDE PERFORMANCE CAREERS.
It's always good to send the elevator back down for the next generations of artists and performers to come up as well.
It was a pleasure to meet the students who are currently about to embark on a new venture with the kickstart of their career in the entertainment industry.
The session was recorded and will be available as a podcast soon.
Early Christmas shoot short "Comes home for Christmas"
10 March 2024
Can't prepare early enough for Christmas! Another great collaboration with Sinister Theatre Productions and Happy Buzz Entertainment for the short film COMES HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. A horror short about a local legendary serial killer coming back to haunt a family in the run-up towards Christmas.
I have a small role as stuck-up "Stepford Housewive" Joanna.
Find all BTS in the below link.
Podcast living martial Arts interview by Raymond Gayle
8 March 2024
What a way to celebrate International Women's Day! Martial Artist and teacher Raymond Gayle interviews me for his podcast LIVING MARTIAL ARTS. Have a listen to our fun 40-minute chat about everything Martial Arts. We covered the different styles, action movies, fitness routines and the art of discipline!
Hope you like it!
Check the following link for the entire interview.
Ghosted screened at BFI Flare Film Festival 21 march 2024
5 March 2024
And we thought that Ghosted was done with the film festival scene after a full 2 years of an active run on festivals all over the world.
Ghosted will be screened at the BFI Southbank Cinema as part of the BFI Flare Film Festival. It is scheduled to be screened during the Oska Bright presents Queer Freedom on Thursday 21st of March 2024 at 6.20pm.
To get your tickets, follow the link below.
Production of the short "divine Hunger" started
5 February 2024
The production of the short "Divine Hunger" has begun. This project is a collaboration of MetFilm School and Under Cooke Films and will be screened at the BFI and the Barbican Centre in late spring of 2024.
The film is about a disturbed, young girl, played by actress by Francesca Quici, tormented by memories blurred with hallucinations about murder and death. She gets professional help from therapist Lydia (me) who seems to care for her as a mother figure but very soon her true intentions unravel which affect the dynamics of their relationship.
For more BTS please click the link below.
Interview Totally Taekwondo Magazine
24 February 2024
So honoured to have been featured in the international Taekwondo magazine Totally Taekwondo. It is the 180th issue of the magazine for the month February.
The interview covers martial arts lifestyle, training and fitness routines, the national championships of 2023 and martial arts in film.
Get yourself a copy via the link below and enjoy!
Shoot has wrapped for feature "a brother's bond"
18 February 2024
That was a wrap on the feature film "I GOT YOU: A BROTHER'S BOND" by On Top Films. This is written and directed by Luke Mayers and will come out this summer 2024.
I GOT YOU is about 2 brothers who are trying to improve their lives but end of on the wrong side of life. A British, action-filled gangster movie with a strong message about family and hope.
Check out the link below for more BTS.
preview feature film "Portal to the abyss"
16 December 2023
The demon unleashed! Presenting the my look for my latest horror feature film PORTAL TO THE ABYSS in the role of demon Jaden. Shooting is in progress and the movie will come out in 2024!
Written, produced and directed by the fabulous James McCann and make-up by Megamorphosisfx.
Please stay tuned for more.
Feature film "the family plan" is out!
5 December 2023
The action/comedy feature film THE FAMILY PLAN is coming out on the 15th December! I have been honoured to work on this feature as a VFX production coordinator on behalf of post-production house Cinesite.
This film is an Apple Original Films & Sky Dance Studios production and directed by Simon Cellan Jones. It features Mark Wahlberg, Maggie Q and Michelle Monaghan.
Winning streaks at national Championship taekwondo
20 November 2023
Last Saturday hard work paid off at the Tao Sang Dao Taekwondo National Championship. I won 1st place for forms and 3rd place for sparring/free fighting.
Feeling very proud and motivated to keep going onto the next level.
official trailer for third life crisis is released!
15 November 2023
Today the official trailer for the upcoming short film THIRD LIFE CRISIS has been released. Please find the trailer below.
This will be one of the first official projects produced by Visualise Productions.
Thank you to writer Kadijha Kamara for your written talent and Adil Malik for a brilliant portrayal of Nikhil. More on this project comes online soon!
A great night for the show "pigs" at the cockpit Theatre
11 November 2023
Last night was time for the show "Pigs!" to shine at the Cockpit Theatre, London! And boy did it shine! We performed in front of a sold-out venue and had an amazing time!
The show has been recorded and will be available on demand as an audio radio-play soon.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the show!
BTS Corporate video shoot VED Media
4 November 2023
I was honoured to have been chosen to present a corporate staff video for ALLYSHIP in collaboration with VED Media.
Results will come out soon.
Joining cast for stage play "pigs" 10th November 2023 @Cockpit theatre
2 November 2023
Very honoured to have landed a role in the immersive stage play "PIGS" written by Bang Crosby and produced by SWEINHAUS.
The performance will take place on Friday the 10th of November 2023 at 7.30pm at the Cockpit Theatre. I will take on the role of Leila.
More information about the show can be found here. Please make sure to book your tickets in the link below. Can't wait to see you all there!
Another best actress nomination for "ghosted" for the Birmingham film festival
22 September 2023
Birmingham Film Festival has announced their nominations and I got another nomination for BEST ACTRESS for the short film GHOSTED!!!
The screening will takes place on Saturday the 18th November at 12.00pm in Block B at Millennium Point - Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG.
For screening tickets please click this link.
The winners of the awards will be announced will be announced at the Gala Award Ceremony on Saturday 25 November at the ICC. Get your Gala tickets here.
"Ghosted" hitting film festival scene successfully
Ever since its release, the short film "GHOSTED" is doing a great job on the national AND international film festivals.
This is a list of all festivals for which we have been awarded, nominated, officially selected or received honourable mention for:
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International World Film Awards - AWARD FOR BEST LGBT FILM (2023) UK
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Worchester Film Festival (2023) UK
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Phoenix Shorts Film Festival (2023) USA
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Darwin Aldridge Enterprise (DAE) Studio Film Festival (2023) UK
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Rob Knox London Film Festival - HONOURABLE MENTION (2023) UK
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Wolverhampton Film Festival (2023) UK
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Harrogate Film Festival (2023) UK
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Mansfield Town Film Festival (2023) UK
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Best Indie Film Awards - Official Selection (2023) UK
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Playback International Film Festival - SEMI FINALIST (2023) UK
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Lulea Internațional Film Festival LIFF Sweden (2023) SWEDEN
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Big Picture Festival (2023) UK
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City Film Festival Stockholm - BEST LGBT SHORT FILM (2023) SWEDEN
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Golden Short Film Festival (2023) ITALY
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Geelong Pride Film Festival (2023) UK
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CKF International Film Festival (2023) UK
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Kalakari International Film Festival (2023) INDIA
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We Make Films International Film Festival - HONOURABLE MENTION SEMI- FINALIST (2023) UK
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Love Actually International Storytelling Showcase (2022) USA
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First-time Sessions Filmmaker - Lift-Off Global Network (2022) UK
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White Deer International Film Festival - AWARD FOR BEST SOUNDTRACK (2022) UK
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Newham Film Festival - BEST ACTRESS NOMINATION (2022) UK
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Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions @ Pinewood Studios (2022) UK
The official release of the witcher season 3 (Netflix)
7 July 2023
After months of labour, blood, sweat and tears, it's finally out! The latest season of the world renowned Netflix tv-series THE WITCHER. Starring Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan, the new season will return in 2 parts.
Volume 1 consist of 5 episodes (release on 29 June) and the second volume will include episode 6 - 8 which will be released on 27 July 2023.
With pleasure I worked on this season as a VFX production coordinator and this is my first tv-credit in this role.
On set for Mcdonalds commercial
20 May 2023
Here is a BTS image of me on set for the commercial ad for Mcdonalds called "Chicken Nugget Worthy".
This was a collaboration with Rogue Films, directed by Sam Brown and produced by Polly Ruskin.
Stunt coordination was done by Pilgrim Stunts and choreography by Supple Nam. For the final result, please check the link below.
ghosted wins best LGBT award at International world film awards
5 May 2023
Another win for the short film GHOSTED as it claims the award for BEST LGBT SHORT FILM. Congratulations to the team once again for this achievement.
Awards and recognition keep rolling in but will never be taken for granted!
Bts short film director/writer mark van heusden
20 April 2023
Honoured to have been asked by Dutch writer/film director Mark van Heusden to have a small appearance in his upcoming short film (NDA).
No type casting here but I am the PARTY GIRL of this scene! The short film is scheduled to premiere later this year.
Best actress nomination for ghosted at the Newham film festival
6 February 2023
Such an honour to have been nominated for the award of BEST ACTRESS in GHOSTED at the Newham Film Festival.
I might not have won the award but the nomination was a beautiful recognition of the work.
BLADE OF THE ASSASSIN IN POST-PRODUCTION
11 November 2022
The feature film BLADE OF THE ASSASSIN is delayed in post-production. The project started shooting late 2019 and was already postponed due to Covid lockdowns.
Shooting was picked up early 2022 and continues to gradually hit the finish line end of 2023.
BLADE OF THE ASSASSIN is a female action-led feature film by Jopia Productions, Movie Works International and Brainy Monkey Post-Production entirely shot in Oxforshire. Its release will be announced soon.
Maria glezelli designs take over Milan jewellery week
29 September 2022
The latest jewellery designs of Maria Glezelli will be represented at the Milano Jewellery week. And guess who cover the lovely booklets?!
Thanks for the honour and the spotlights! For more of her work, please visit: https://www.mariaglezelli.com/
modelling for Maria glezelli jewellery
21 December 2021
I was chosen to be one of the models for the commercial campaign of jewellery designer Maria Glezelli. Her campaign toured all over Europe as she introduced the world to her artistically knitted collection of jewellery with a very strong, female-empowering message.
For more of her work, please check her website: https://www.mariaglezelli.com/
Acting for arri studios ~ Screenskills
6 November 2021
During the Open Day at Arri Studios in light of the massive EXPLORE VIRTUAL PRODUCTION LANDSCAPE - project organised by ScreenSkills, I had to honour to be asked to perform as an actor for a demonstration with LED screens.
Tribute to Frida screens at the Ashfield Art festival
28 May 2021
A TRIBUTE TO FRIDA will be officially shown at the Ashfield Art Festival in the Midlands. After the screening for Paus.tv it will now hit the officially festival scene.
More to come soon!
Official screen of "a tribute to Frida" on pause.tv
28 July 2021
I would like to invite you to the official online Screening Event of my short film "A Tribute to Frida" (2021) which will take place on Wednesday the 28th of July at 7pm (GMT). This event is organised and made possible by https://www.paus.tv/.
In addition to the screening of the short film, there will be a Q&A with me and Paus TV CEO and Founder Rishi Kapoor on the topics of self-shooting and emerging female filmmakers.
If you are up for networking and film talks, then this is a must!
Please book your tickets below ->
Screening of "a tribute to Frida" combined with a live q&a with Rebecca Hanser
20 July 2021
The live screening of A TRIBUTE TO FRIDA will not only show the entire short film - there will be a live Q&A with me. I will be chatting with CEO Rishi Kapoor about not just the film also the industry and the upcoming surge of female filmmakers and better film roles for women in general.
Tune in on 28th July at 7pm GMT either via my instagram or the instagram of Paus.tv
Get your free tickets now in the link below!
PARASITUS - MAKING OFF PART 5 IS ONLINE!
5 January 2020
CHECK here the Making of the TV film PARASITUS. Proud to present the part where I was interviewed about my role as Sophia - the lead of this horror movie produced entirely in the Midlands.
Directed by Tony Jopia and produced by Country Star Productions.
Q&A with Rebecca Hanser went wrong during interview photoshoot ~ bloopers!
1 September 2018
After the photo/video shoot with Artemistry Photography, a short interview took place that was suppose to be formal and professional. Instead it turned out to be something completely different.
So, this one is posted for fun and makes absolutely no sense! But it sure makes for a good laugh!
Enjoy!