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The Essentials
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What Performers Should Know About Copyright

Find out how copyright applies to the television and film productions you have been a part of in the UK and how to seek permission before including excerpts in your acting showreel. Copyright is a complex legal subject that can be hard to navigate when starting out as an actor. It’s not always clear when […]

finances/legal
self-taping
showreels
The Industry
Lydia and Beetlejuice standing in a dark attic together in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
Meet the Casting Director: Sophie Holland on ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Casting director Sophie Holland shares how she finds new talent and her experience casting ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, ‘The Witcher’ and ‘Wednesday’. It’s always difficult to capture the magic of an original cult-classic film, but 36 years later, the cast of Beetlejuice eagerly returned to give it a try – and it was casting director Sophie Holland’s […]

casting directors
film
interview
Young Performers
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Emma Stafford’s 11 Essential Tips for Young Performers

Emma Stafford, the casting director of ‘4 O’Clock Club’, ‘Biff and Chip’ and ‘Pip and Posy’, shares her self-taping tips and what parents and young performers should know about the industry. As a parent, I get that it may seem frustrating when you’re trying to understand the industry. You may sometimes wonder why you’re paying […]

auditions
casting directors
parents
The Essentials
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Casting Directors’ Self-Tape Top Tips

The casting directors of ‘Paddington 2’, ‘Sex Education’ and ‘Father Brown’ share their top tips for preparing for, filming and sending off your self-tapes. Between them, casting directors Hannah Simons, Lauren Evans and Emma Sylvester have cast a variety of commercials, films and television shows, including: Paddington 2, Sex Education, Father Brown, Sister Boniface Mysteries, […]

casting directors
parents
self-taping
Young Performers
Young actor Evie Templeton in 'Lord of Misrule'
My Casting Story: Evie Templeton in ‘Return to Silent Hill’

Evie Templeton shares her experience working on horror film ‘Return to Silent Hill’, plus her top tips for dealing with nerves on set and how to stay disciplined with your schoolwork. At just 15, young performer Evie Templeton already has a career spanning across theatre, television and film and was a finalist in the first-ever […]

casting news
film
interview
Spotlight
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Introducing Our Studio Sessions Service

Come create the perfect self-tape at a discounted rate with our in-house service! Our offices in Garrick Street feature six expertly-designed studios that are frequently used for casting your favourite films, TV shows and commercials. We love getting to meet all the casting professionals who come in to use our spaces, and we want our […]

monologues
news
self-taping