Lukas Hassel - Award-Winning Actor, Writer, and Filmmaker

Next Act with Jeff Ornstein · Mar 12, 2026 · 22m

In this captivating episode of Next Act with Jeff Ornstein, host Jeff Ornstein sits down with Lukas Hassel, an award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker based in New York City. Lukas shares his journey from formal acting training at Trinity College in Dublin to taking control of his career by writing and directing his own projects. We explore his passion for sci-fi and horror genres, the power of psychological storytelling over gore, the challenges and rewards of wearing multiple hats on set (especially when starring in your own work), funding indie films, navigating film festivals, and the…