Tag: casting directors
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Casting Director Andy Pryor: Inclusivity
Casting director Andy Pryor on inclusivity. During April Open House week we spoke to Andy Pryor, casting director of Doctor Who, Call the Midwife, The A Word and more, on how he casts Deaf and disabled actors, and what the industry can do to be more inclusive. Watch the full interview below!
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Casting Director Jerry Knight-Smith on: How to Audition Well
Casting director Jerry Knight-Smith shares his top tips for auditioning. As part of Spotlight’s range of Q&A sessions for graduates, we held a session in Manchester at The Royal Exchange with casting director Jerry Knight-Smith. Here’s his thoughts on showreels, whether he casts unrepresented performers, and how to audition well.
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Casting Director Kelly Phelan on: Tips for Aspiring Actors
Casting director at The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Kelly Phelan, talked to us at our Ireland graduate Q&A, to offer her tips to aspiring actors.
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Top Tips from Leading Commercial Casting Director
We recently spoke to leading casting director Martin Gibbons, as part of the Spotlight Graduate Programme. Held in Manchester, the events were tailored to students graduating from drama school in the North West. Martin Gibbons Casting is an independent casting company experienced in casting TV commercials, television, theatre and film. Martin has been a casting director…
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10 Audition Tips from Casting Director Jerry Knight-Smith
The Spotlight Graduate Programme is designed to prepare final year students for the industry, and this includes many opportunities to network with and bounce ideas off the experts! Spotlight recently hosted some graduate events in Manchester, including a Q&A with casting director for the Royal Exchange Theatre, Jerry Knight-Smith. Jerry offered the attendees a great…
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BBC Casting Director John Cannon on: The Audition Room
John Cannon has been working in casting since 1989 with the National Theatre, having headed up the casting department at the RSC, cast several independent films and television, he now works at the BBC. He spoke to actress and blogger Domenique Fragale, to talk about his past work, life experience, and casting today. What made you want to go…
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Skyfall Casting Director Debbie McWilliams on: How to Audition
Casting director Debbie McWilliams of Casino Royale, Skyfall, GoldenEye, and more on how to audition well, the best self-tapes, and what she wants from your showreel.
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A Casting Director’s Spotlight Profile Tips
Expert tips from a casting director on how to make your profile stand out and get discovered. Every actor knows that if they aren’t on Spotlight then they might as well not be in the business. It is the best artist directory in the world… and I’m not just saying that because I’m writing this…
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How Can an Actor Stand Out from the Crowd?
Casting director Victor Jenkins on how actors can stand out from the crowd. Watch more interviews with casting directors on our YouTube channel.
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Q&A with Casting Director Alison Solomon
Alison Solomon is a freelance casting director and recently gave a talk at our regional Open House in Birmingham. We caught up with her after the session to ask a few of your questions from Twitter. I create costumes, masks, and SFX make-up. How or where can I get into this and be recognised for…