“If you're looking for reps, write letters that are short and professional. Make sure you have a really great reel of yourself. If there are friends you know who are making short films, do them - it's all material for your reel.”

British actress and playwright

Zawe Ashton is a British actress and playwright. She is known for her work in television, film, and theatre, with recognition for roles in Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, and for appearing in Velvet Buzzsaw and Dreams of a Life. She has drawn notice for playing Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011) and Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023). Her career has moved between comedy drama, horror thriller, and other screen work, alongside her playwriting.