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Hanelle M. Culpepper

Hanelle M. Culpepper

American television director

May 19, 2026

32:36
Mm.
32:37
And also try not to move on to the next thing, um, unless you all are, are feeling confident, too.
32:43
'Cause I've had times in the past where I've moved on and, um, the actor was like, "Yeah, I just kinda, I just really wanted, wish I had spoken up," or, "Wish I had tried this." So I try to, if I have time, I, I will, like, go again and say, "If there's anything you've been wanting to do, this is your chance to do it." Um, but when we're really pressed for time, just really checking in and, and hoping that they feel good.
33:07
And if they want another one, like, no matter how, how late we're going, I will always give my cast another one.
35:24
Sure
35:24
... on TV you really are bringing the showrunner's vision to life, and in features I'm bringing my own v- vision to life.
35:31
So there's always just a checking in, you know.
35:34
S- I don't, I won't just go off a tangent and just shoot whatever.

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