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Casting directors Lucy Allen and Tom Payne discuss authentic representation and their Artios Award win for GAP Workshops. From the council estates of Bristol to the pub-lined streets of the North, Lucy Allen and Tom Payne bring a refreshingly grounded perspective to the world of casting. After honing their craft under the mentorship of Daniel […]

‘One Battle After Another’, ‘I Swear’, Robert Aramayo and Jessie Buckley among big winners of the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The winners of the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards have been announced at a ceremony hosted by Alan Cumming, which took place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.  The frontrunner of the night […]

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ stars Peter Claffey and Finn Bennett on their acting journeys and career highlights. With the season finale releasing this Sunday, 22 February, the journey of ‘Ser Duncan the Tall’ and his squire ‘Egg’ is reaching a fever pitch. But before the final credits roll on this first chapter of […]

‘The Night Manager’ star Paul Chahidi shares vital insights on career longevity and creative collaboration. In this exclusive interview, we met with the versatile Paul Chahidi to discuss a career that has spanned over thirty years. From his early days at school to his recent role as ‘Basil’ in the second series of BBC hit […]

Discover who the 2026 European Shooting Stars are, and how they were honoured at this year’s Berlinale. Berlinale is back, and that means the European Film Promotion (EFP) has once again selected 10 exceptionally talented acting newcomers to be the Shooting Stars. Now in its 29th year, the European Shooting Stars is an important stepping […]

Shaheen Baig, Rachel Sheridan and Nina Gold among the winners of the 2026 CDG Casting Awards. The winners of the eighth Casting Directors Guild (CDG) Casting Awards have been revealed. The London award ceremony was hosted by “half of a national treasure”, Jennifer Saunders, whose excellent set applauded the resilience of actors while also poking […]