#109 - Kate Laidler

<p>Kate Laidler is a New Zealand actor and a 2024 graduate of The Actors’ Program. Her most recent work includes the upcoming Netflix series <em>East of Eden</em>. She also appeared in the feature film <em>The Sender</em> as Frankie, as well as the short films <em>Origami</em>, <em>In Her Steps</em>, <em>How We Say Goodbye</em>, and <em>The Siren</em> — a project she both wrote and performed in.</p><p>In this podcast, we talked about:</p><ul><li><p>What inspired her acting journey, and the goals she hopes to achieve in the industry</p></li><li><p>The differences between working on different types of projects, and how she approaches each shoot</p></li><li><p>Her experience working with Netflix, and meeting one of her acting idols, Florence Pugh</p></li><li><p>Getting into the writing process, including co-writing the short film <em>The Siren</em></p></li><li><p>The relief of signing with her first agency</p></li><li><p>Her mindset heading into auditions, including how she deals with rejection</p></li><li><p>Starring in the web series <em>The Sender</em>, which won the Best Cast award at the 2025 NZ Web Fest</p></li><li><p>Even a nostalgic trip down Club Penguin and Poptropica memory lane</p></li></ul><p>Kate is an absolute gem, and you’ll love this episode. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. We’re on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.</p><p><br></p>