Interview
Christopher Prinsloo
01 April 2025 (released)
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British-born actor Christopher Prinsloo talks to Film News about acting in Hollywood and his latest project “Able Time”.
Hey! Can you introduce yourself for our readers please?
Hi! I am Christopher Prinsloo, an actor based in Los Angeles. I was born in England but grew up in Uganda. I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with multiple skills including stage combat, script analysis, singing, dialect work, screen acting, physical acting, Shakespeare, sitcom acting, and of course, acting itself.
What prompted you to be an actor?
That’s a challenging question to answer. Growing up, I was always pushed to succeed, and for various reasons, I developed a strong drive to achieve. However, I didn’t really know what success meant to me, so I focused on pursuing a life that would bring in the most money in the deluded hope that would bring me happiness. I went to university in the UK, changing my major from Chemistry to Neuropsychology as I searched for purpose. During this time, my life spiraled out of control, eventually leading me to seek help and in turn, work to better my life. This was the turning point for me, offering me a new perspective on life. I realized that for me to live a truly fulfilling life, I needed to pursue what I loved. Success, I came to understand, isn’t about external things like the car I drive or the size of my house, but about internal fulfillment—purpose and happiness. Acting had always been a passion of mine, but this shift in mindset made me realize that life is too short to chase a paycheck hoping for happiness. I stopped compulsively applying for investment banking jobs and moved to LA. I can honestly say I have no regrets. My goal is to be the best actor I can be and, hey, of course it would be nice to achieve some of the external rewards that come with it! But even if that doesn’t happen, being able to do what I love and get paid for it is already a dream come true.
Now in Los Angeles, can you tell us about your new project Able Time?
Yes! Able Time is a film written and directed by me. It follows the life of schoolteacher, Michelle, as she deals with her life falling apart. We watch Michelle lose everything after being hit by a car renders her unable to speak. Leading to a pain medication, addiction and eventually, homelessness. She goes from her student’s favorite teacher to someone everyone, even herself, doesn’t recognize. This short is a harsh reminder that the cover of the book doesn’t tell the story. In a world that is so apathetic toward the homeless, this short shines a light on how easily it could be any of us.
Other than writing and directing this film, I am also Michelle’s husband, Dan. Dan is an accountant who’s known Michelle since they were children. He plays a pivotal role in the film as he makes the tough decision to leave Michelle after he can no longer take her lies and using. Dan watches his incredibly kind wife turn into someone who is entirely unrecognizable to him. Imagine you can no longer talk to the person you love; you can no longer hear their voice, listen to their jokes and laugh together the way you used to. That, coupled with the lies and drug use, prove to be too much for Dan and he makes the choice to leave Michelle which just accelerates her demise.
How did the concept come about?
This was a passion project for me, so writing it and getting it out there was a dream come true. I wanted to tell this story from a new perspective, one that, in a way, shoved empathy down the viewers’ throats. Casting was vital for this and so getting to work with Cyndi Moten (who played Michelle) was such a blessing.
Can you share any fun facts from the set?
This was a chaotic production to say the least. We had a week to shoot and edit which was insane. There really was no room for error and luckily, we were able to pull it off. It was definitely a new experience for me to be acting in something I was also directing, shifting between the two hats proved a challenge, but one I learned so much from.
Where did you film?
We shot in various locations in LA, both indoors and outdoors. The toughest location we shot in was probably an alley that we used for Michelle’s old students walking past her living on the street. This was a pretty tight space and proved tricky to achieve the aesthetic I was after. Luckily, with a little trial and error, we made it work!
How can we see the film?
“Able Time” was featured in the Lift-Off Global Network film festival. Viewing is currently unavailable for this project streaming platforms but stand by!
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
It would simply be to be a little easier on myself. Everything I did I thought was the most important thing in the world and was devastated any time I didn’t meet my own expectations. My advice would be to enjoy life and learn from the mistakes as feeling guilty, shameful or full of self-pity doesn’t help anyone, especially myself and makes it harder to grow and be present.
For fun! If you went back to the golden era of Hollywood, which actor do you resonate with most and why?
If I were thrown back into the Golden Age of Hollywood, I’d probably go with Groucho Marx. Who wouldn’t want to spend their career delivering rapid-fire insults, wearing a greasepaint mustache, and causing absolute chaos?
What’s up next for you?
I’m working on a dark comedy feature script, shining a light on the futility of human life through the perspective of an alternate reality where life is less futile. This is definitely a passion project for me and something I’m very excited to get to share.
Thank you, Christopher, for taking the time to chat with us. Stay up to date on IMDb, Instagram and Facebook.
Hey! Can you introduce yourself for our readers please?
Hi! I am Christopher Prinsloo, an actor based in Los Angeles. I was born in England but grew up in Uganda. I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with multiple skills including stage combat, script analysis, singing, dialect work, screen acting, physical acting, Shakespeare, sitcom acting, and of course, acting itself.
What prompted you to be an actor?
That’s a challenging question to answer. Growing up, I was always pushed to succeed, and for various reasons, I developed a strong drive to achieve. However, I didn’t really know what success meant to me, so I focused on pursuing a life that would bring in the most money in the deluded hope that would bring me happiness. I went to university in the UK, changing my major from Chemistry to Neuropsychology as I searched for purpose. During this time, my life spiraled out of control, eventually leading me to seek help and in turn, work to better my life. This was the turning point for me, offering me a new perspective on life. I realized that for me to live a truly fulfilling life, I needed to pursue what I loved. Success, I came to understand, isn’t about external things like the car I drive or the size of my house, but about internal fulfillment—purpose and happiness. Acting had always been a passion of mine, but this shift in mindset made me realize that life is too short to chase a paycheck hoping for happiness. I stopped compulsively applying for investment banking jobs and moved to LA. I can honestly say I have no regrets. My goal is to be the best actor I can be and, hey, of course it would be nice to achieve some of the external rewards that come with it! But even if that doesn’t happen, being able to do what I love and get paid for it is already a dream come true.
Now in Los Angeles, can you tell us about your new project Able Time?
Yes! Able Time is a film written and directed by me. It follows the life of schoolteacher, Michelle, as she deals with her life falling apart. We watch Michelle lose everything after being hit by a car renders her unable to speak. Leading to a pain medication, addiction and eventually, homelessness. She goes from her student’s favorite teacher to someone everyone, even herself, doesn’t recognize. This short is a harsh reminder that the cover of the book doesn’t tell the story. In a world that is so apathetic toward the homeless, this short shines a light on how easily it could be any of us.
Other than writing and directing this film, I am also Michelle’s husband, Dan. Dan is an accountant who’s known Michelle since they were children. He plays a pivotal role in the film as he makes the tough decision to leave Michelle after he can no longer take her lies and using. Dan watches his incredibly kind wife turn into someone who is entirely unrecognizable to him. Imagine you can no longer talk to the person you love; you can no longer hear their voice, listen to their jokes and laugh together the way you used to. That, coupled with the lies and drug use, prove to be too much for Dan and he makes the choice to leave Michelle which just accelerates her demise.
How did the concept come about?
This was a passion project for me, so writing it and getting it out there was a dream come true. I wanted to tell this story from a new perspective, one that, in a way, shoved empathy down the viewers’ throats. Casting was vital for this and so getting to work with Cyndi Moten (who played Michelle) was such a blessing.
Can you share any fun facts from the set?
This was a chaotic production to say the least. We had a week to shoot and edit which was insane. There really was no room for error and luckily, we were able to pull it off. It was definitely a new experience for me to be acting in something I was also directing, shifting between the two hats proved a challenge, but one I learned so much from.
Where did you film?
We shot in various locations in LA, both indoors and outdoors. The toughest location we shot in was probably an alley that we used for Michelle’s old students walking past her living on the street. This was a pretty tight space and proved tricky to achieve the aesthetic I was after. Luckily, with a little trial and error, we made it work!
How can we see the film?
“Able Time” was featured in the Lift-Off Global Network film festival. Viewing is currently unavailable for this project streaming platforms but stand by!
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
It would simply be to be a little easier on myself. Everything I did I thought was the most important thing in the world and was devastated any time I didn’t meet my own expectations. My advice would be to enjoy life and learn from the mistakes as feeling guilty, shameful or full of self-pity doesn’t help anyone, especially myself and makes it harder to grow and be present.
For fun! If you went back to the golden era of Hollywood, which actor do you resonate with most and why?
If I were thrown back into the Golden Age of Hollywood, I’d probably go with Groucho Marx. Who wouldn’t want to spend their career delivering rapid-fire insults, wearing a greasepaint mustache, and causing absolute chaos?
What’s up next for you?
I’m working on a dark comedy feature script, shining a light on the futility of human life through the perspective of an alternate reality where life is less futile. This is definitely a passion project for me and something I’m very excited to get to share.
Thank you, Christopher, for taking the time to chat with us. Stay up to date on IMDb, Instagram and Facebook.
