Colorado-actress Nicole Olson works both in front of the camera – as an actress, starring in the likes of the new movie Dead Love – as well as behind it, in brand marketing.
indieactivity: When did your film career kick off and how?
Nicole Olson (NO): The snowy winter of 2015. I responded to a Facebook post in a group for Colorado filmmakers, and one self-tape later, I found myself doing a chemistry read in Denver. I heard that I got the part that same night.
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indieactivity: Did you study?
Nicole Olson (NO): Film? No. Musical theatre? Hell yes.
indieactivity: In those early days what motivated your acting choices? And has it changed?
Nicole Olson (NO): A love of singing. With the musical theatre background, and the jazz and opera before that, singing felt like the rawest way to express myself. But, when I stepped on set on that first day, it was like a whole other reflex kicked into place. All of my training fell away, and for two weeks I just became another person.
indieactivity: What was your first big role? Is there one that ‘changed everything’ for you?
Nicole Olson (NO): This is that first big role. It’s hard to imagine going back to theater after knowing what filming feels like. It’s invigorating.
indieactivity: If you’re stopped on the street by someone that’s recognized you from a film, what would it likely be?
Nicole Olson (NO): Well, since this is the one and only film I’ve been in, it would have to be Dead Love! If it’s another one I might have a doppelganger out there…
indieactivity: How different is this film to the others you’ve made? And what was the initial interest?
Nicole Olson (NO): As I previously mentioned, Dead Love is my debut to the silver screen. This story is truly unique though, and I’m excited see what other stories I can help breathe life into someday.
indieactivity: How similar to your character are you?
Nicole Olson (NO): Well, we’re both romantics and idealists, and in that sense we’re very alike. However, Fiona…is a bit more calculated than I am.
