I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ell both on a film set and on a couple of self tapes. Not only is she such a beautiful, generous actor that brings warmth and light to the screen, but as a coach she brings such a vast depth of knowledge and humanity. El is a master at bringing out playfulness, new perspectives and offering prompts that will help you find new pathways and more interesting choices.
Jordi Webber
ACTOR
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ell Popov for 15 years, first when she was a student in my workshops, later when I played a supporting role opposite her in “Thicker than Water”, the feature film Ell wrote and did an outstanding job of playing the lead in. Through this span of many years, I have come to know the multi-talented artist Ell as an actor, writer, singer, teacher and coach. As an actor, she always brings heartfelt truth and emotional depth to her powerful, nuanced performances and as a human being, she is kind, insightful, compassionate, patient, grateful and warm-hearted. As a teacher and coach, she has an excellent reputation, lauded as a gifted, nurturing and intuitive mentor.
Anthony Brandon Wong
ACTOR
I asked Ell to assist as a drama coach on our recent short film “In Absence”. We had several children as part of our ensemble cast and I needed someone to be there for our young actors to serve both as a support in what can be a daunting work environment, but also to help bring out the performances we had seen during the audition process. Ell was a thoughtful collaborator and I found her grasp of the acting craft combined with her personal warmth a huge asset on a fast moving set. If things weren’t quite working in a scene, Ell was great to brainstorm with to find ways to help our cast discover the moments. Ell is passionate about the craft of storytelling and I wouldn’t hesitate to have her on any of my sets in the future.
Paul Nevison
DIRECTOR
Ell is one of the most grounded & gifted mentors I have ever had the privilege of working with.
Her skills and talent as an actress only serve to heighten her ability to mentor you as a creative on-screen and off.
The paradox of this woman is that her ability to intuitively nurture & guide is also met with an understanding of how to drive you in your artistry evolution.
She is able to hold the space for your most connected & truest performances, whilst propelling you through uplevels in your craft that you did not even know existed.
There are no limits to the height & depths you can reach in this work.
I truly believe that once you meet Ell you will never look back.
Dailin Gabrielle
ACTOR
My experience with Ell has been absolutely prodigious.
She exudes calmness and comfortability the second you meet her, and her energy is pure tranquility.
Her coaching methods are varied based on the actor, and that is what i found so notable in her line of work. She takes the time to thoroughly assess each performer, taking into full consideration that everyone works differently, and has the ability to read us not just as actors, but as people too.
Ell gave me the assurance that I am heading in the right direction, the determination to work on my craft more than ever, and I cannot wait to be back in the room with her. Thank you, my girl!
Anastasia Usoltseva
Actor
Ell is such a lovely and talented person. I’ve had the honour of working with her on set, which was amazing. Ell’s private coaching has also really helped me understand the emotional parts of scenes and my characters thoughts and feelings at any given moment. I loved working with her.
Molly Bell Wright
ACTOR
Ell was so knowledgeable and professional in outlining the process of filming intimate scenes. She spoke to myself and my team about what we had in mind and how we could professionally execute our vision. She was our safety net for our actors and created a very safe environment on set.
Taylah
DIRECTOR
Ell is exactly the person you want with you when co-ordinating an intimate scene. She made us both feel confident with the material and ran through everything with us multiple times so nothing was a surprise and we felt as comfortable as possible. You feel very safe in Ell’s hands.
Charlie Mack
ACTOR
I have had the pleasure of training with Ell for 4 years now and I have never met a coach quite like her.
Ell creates an environment that fosters self-discovery, where you're able to tap into characters and emotions you never knew yourself capable of. Her commitment to providing a safe space enables you to push your boundaries and make bold choices without fear. Through our journey together I have not only grown as an actor and a person but also gained invaluable insights into navigating the industry.
Her knowledge of neuro-dynamic performance provides an evidence-based approach to acting, allowing actors to delve into the intricate workings of the brain and body, enabling them to create performances that are truly authentic and compelling. With Ell, each lesson is carefully tailored to address the individual needs of her students, empowering them to take control of their own careers while providing unwavering mentorship and encouragement.
Not only is Ell one of the kindest and most generous individuals I've had the pleasure of knowing, but she’s also an extraordinary performer, writer, director and producer. I feel privileged to be learning and working with her.
Thank you for everything Ell, I will be sticking with you for a long time!
Murran Kain
ACTOR
The thing that I have found as I entered the world of acting is finding mentors who make you feel safe while you begin to explore who you are. There is no larger deterrent than the feeling of judgment or constantly being wrong while you are learning. Ell has been that caring mentor for me. Not only do you feel safe to explore and truly find what makes you special as a performer but she has a wealth of knowledge and intuition for her students to guide them on their individual path.
Learning how to connect deeply with a scene partner, as a man learning to use both the masculine and feminine energies to serve the scene and how to connect primal feelings to the scene to create energised performances. These are a few of the topics which were covered and I grew so fast under her guidance. I'm very grateful for the time which I have trained with Ell, it's been life changing.
Dominic Thwaite
ACTOR
Ell’s teaching feels like a warm hug. It is such a blessing to have someone like her in this industry. She makes a studio feel like home, classes feel like play and students feel like family. Ell has a way of knowing an actor’s blockages and the best, most nurturing way to overcome them.
You can see the true passion and love she has for teaching and for the craft. It really does change the way you work as an actor when you’re in a safe environment to play and with a teacher seeing the best in you. She just holds such a gift to connect to actors on a personal level to produce the most authentic, full bodied performances. I’m so grateful to have a teacher so grounded in love whilst navigating the ebbs and flows of this career.
Elke Hinrichsen
ACTOR
Ell brings a vast wealth of experience to the craft of acting with her extensive training in acting and experience in filmmaking. I have been training with Ell for more than 2 years now when I was making my transition from stage to screen acting. I was still very new to the industry. I feel I have come a long way since and Ell has been with me on the journey ever since. I have been so fortunate to work with her on connection and technique which I highly recommend for any actor looking to challenge themselves.
Ell always teaches her actors to approach acting from a safe and calm state of being, ensuring that her actors perform at the top of their calibre delivering beautiful and dynamic performances. I admire Ell for her tough love, patience with her actors and always encouraging a sense of play when it comes to characterization giving her actors permission to discover and believe in their choices.
Keavong Alson Men
ACTOR
With all the training I’ve done throughout my life so far, I am beyond grateful and blessed to have stumbled across the talented Ell Popov. Ell has transformed my life as an actor and guided me to being the woman I want to be. She is abundant with knowledge and truly goes above and beyond to successfully help students achieve professional goals, as well as personal goals/unlock any emotional blockages. I now feel safe with my vulnerability and connecting to actors, and any material given to me. Her flexibility into creating a character with me through script analysis, voice, breath, connection and physicality, while engaging my authentic truth to every performance. Working with Ell is such a fun and rewarding process. Being around her creative, loving energy is uplifting and inspiring for me and many actors. I’m so excited for her future as an actor as well as a coach, it’s truly a privilege to watch her blossom. She is one of the industry’s best to work with!
Piper Rosenblatt
ACTOR
I am so grateful to Ell Popov for being the pivotal life-changing person in my life with my re-discovering my love for Acting. I have been chasing my passion for 40 years, however in January 2020 I made the commitment to myself and to my Acting passion in a full-time capacity. Ell has been there every step of the way and it’s been an exhilarating and incredible journey thus far and I cannot wait to see what the future brings as we continue to work together.
Ell’s commitment to her students is incredible. Her unique ability to develop their individual needs and journey at their pace is extraordinary. Ell took everything into consideration when working out a plan with me to achieve my goals. As life threw me curve balls, she helped me to alter the goal posts and timeframes which has enabled my journey to continue and still be joyful despite the normal life ‘ups and downs’. I truly believe, Ell’s incredible dedication to her own training, natural talent and extensive experience within the Entertainment Industry makes her the ‘full package’ as an Acting Coach and Mentor.
Emma
ACTOR