About
Olivia is an English actress, who likes to make things happen. She can usually be found with her fingers in a lot of pies, attacking all of them with boundless energy and a sense of humour.
Named ‘Critic’s Choice’ when leaving East 15 Acting School, she has gone on to win multiple awards in a varied career across all areas of the industry. She has worked in commercials, theatre, improvisation, radio, and film, with a particular skill for comedy. Recently, she played the elegant yet sardonic Miss Casewell in The Mousetrap (Vienna’s English Theatre). She has two feature films, Visitor and Sorority, coming out later this year.
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As a voice-over artist, she has a home studio and credits including Coca Cola and Oxford University Press. Olivia has a strong aptitude for accents and character voices, and is also the voice of Ai-Da Robot, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist.
Daughter of a composer and documentary film producer, Olivia comes from a very musical background. She enjoys singing (including rocking a great Alanis Morissette impersonation) and songwriting (some serious, most not-so serious). She has even done the odd musical and was in the Olivier Award-winning cast of the opera La Boheme. Olivia also enjoys horse-riding, yoga, travelling, and anything to do with nature. Olivia has enjoyed getting behind the camera, too. As an integral part of The Springhead Film Company, she has helped produce short films and music videos, and is developing projects as a director. Springhead’s debut feature film, Sorority, starring Kate Dickie (Prometheus, Witch), Sophie Kennedy Clark (Philomena) and Emily Haigh (Jane Eyre) is set for release late 2020/early 2021. Olivia is also a Volunteer Ambassador for the charity Theatre for a Change. This international charity uses interactive theatre and radio drama to empower vulnerable women and girls in issues around sexual/reproductive rights and gender based violence. |
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Press
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"...it was Olivia Chappell's performance as, amongst many other characters, Lady (Cherie) Macblair that stole the show. Whereas Shakespeare’s leading lady was conniving, calculating and ultimately cold-blooded, Chappell's Cherie is a far more sympathetic and warm character. Not to mention amusing."
INDIE HUB "Ever since I worked with Olivia Chappell on Who Will Save Us Now?, I've wanted to cast her in the lead role of something. She's an incredibly gifted actress who's willing to workshop scripts in rehearsal to get the most out of them. I pretty much wrote this script with her in mind from the beginning. She is no stranger to satire either, having recently featured in the Edinburgh Fringe hit MacBlair."
CYRUS BALES - Writer/Comedian "Witty, satirical script...Talented, energetic...' ****
THE SCOTSMAN "If presentation is everything, then Olivia Chappell…had everything. Immaculately presented, she also had that immediate allure of complete confidence in her own abilities. Given the difficult, indeed bizarre, piece…she managed to…intrigue and entertain…”
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CAMILLA IN THE LOOKING GLASS
Short Film Drama |
THE UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Short Film Comedy |
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NIGHT LIVES
TV Pilot Comedy (Mockumentary style) |
LOST FOR WORDS
Short Film Bio-Pic Drama |
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EXCESS BAGGAGE
Sketch
Comedy (sit-com style collaboration)
Sketch
Comedy (sit-com style collaboration)
Voiceover
RADIO | ADR | EDUCATIONAL | COMMERCIALS | COMPUTER GAMES
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CREDITS INCLUDE
Olivia has a home studio and can work remotely. She has a strong aptitude for accents and character voices, and is the voice of Ai-Da Robot, the world's first ultra-realistic robot artist. |
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Filmmaking
The Springhead Film Company is a London based production company specialising in narrative film projects and creative video content. Olivia runs the company with James Webber, supported by Poppaea Bicknell.
Driftwood, the company's first short film, co-produced by Olivia, won the Coup de Coeur in Cannes and was long-listed for a BAFTA in 2014. They are passionate about creating exceptionally high-quality, inspiring content and working with the best talent in the UK independent film industry.
Feature Films
Commercials
Music Videos
Short Films
Their debut feature film, SORORITY, is currently in post production.
Driftwood, the company's first short film, co-produced by Olivia, won the Coup de Coeur in Cannes and was long-listed for a BAFTA in 2014. They are passionate about creating exceptionally high-quality, inspiring content and working with the best talent in the UK independent film industry.
Feature Films
Commercials
Music Videos
Short Films
Their debut feature film, SORORITY, is currently in post production.
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DRIFTWOOD
Short Film (trailer) Drama Co-Producer |
MAN DIDN'T WALK ON THE MOON
Music Video Producer / Actor |
Oxford International Short Film Festival
Olivia is part of the founding team of OXISFF. As well as being on the judging panel, she also lends her presenting skills to host their awards ceremony. The Oxford International Short Film Festival (OXISFF) celebrates the diversity and creativity of short films. They champion local Oxfordshire filmmakers and celebrate the best in international screen talent.
Accepting both fictional and documentary films, this boutique festival provides a high-calibre platform for new and established talent to come together and showcase their work. Set in Oxford's historic surrounding, intimate Q&As with prolific industry professionals punctuate a packed weekend of varied and inspiring short films.
The festival is proving itself a jewell in Oxford's cultural calendar, proudly becoming an integral part of its artistic community. Aside from a star-studded main event and awards evening on the Saturday, OXISFF hold a family friendly Sunday that includes workshops for young, aspiring filmmakers and relaxed, accessible screenings.
Accepting both fictional and documentary films, this boutique festival provides a high-calibre platform for new and established talent to come together and showcase their work. Set in Oxford's historic surrounding, intimate Q&As with prolific industry professionals punctuate a packed weekend of varied and inspiring short films.
The festival is proving itself a jewell in Oxford's cultural calendar, proudly becoming an integral part of its artistic community. Aside from a star-studded main event and awards evening on the Saturday, OXISFF hold a family friendly Sunday that includes workshops for young, aspiring filmmakers and relaxed, accessible screenings.
Coaching & Teaching
For coaching and workshops, contact Creative Utopia Ltd.
Founded by Olivia, they provide bespoke services on how to utilise creative skills in your career and business.
Founded by Olivia, they provide bespoke services on how to utilise creative skills in your career and business.
With her passion for education and for the huge benefits of creative skills for both young people and corporate industries, Olivia founded Creative Utopia in 2016. Working with TEDx speakers, businesses, charities and young people, Creative Utopia focuses on building confidence, creativity and charisma.
Presentation Skills
Voiceover technique
TED Speakers
Podcast Hosting
Team-Building
Voiceover technique
TED Speakers
Podcast Hosting
Team-Building
Contact
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