Tag: film
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Nina Gold and Martin Ware on Casting ‘Conclave’
We speak to casting directors Nina Gold and Martin Ware about their work on ‘Conclave’ and assembling a multinational cast. In the world of casting, award-winning casting director Nina Gold has the Midas touch when it comes to finding the right actor for the job. She’s responsible for finding the acting talent who brought beloved…
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10 Must-Watch British Productions from the BFI London Film Festival 2024
10 British film and TV productions from the BFI London Film Festival 2024 that you won’t want to miss. Now in its 68th year, the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) rolled out the red carpet this October to showcase some outstanding productions from all over the globe. As always, my excitement to see all the…
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‘Kneecap’ and ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Lead BIFA 2024 Nominations
Nominations for the British Independent Film Awards 2024 were announced today, Tuesday 5 November, with comedy Kneecap leading the way with 14 nods. The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) celebrates excellence in independently funded British filmmaking, champions new talent and is a chance for indie films to be showcased to a wider audience. This year…
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Frightful First Roles for Famous Performers
Eight well-known actors who had their first roles in horror films and why these roles are perfect for performers who are starting out. Horror films have a well-earned reputation for being valuable launch pads into the world of big-budget blockbusters. Alongside directors, producers, special effects artists and other film crew members, it’s pretty common to…
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Meet the Casting Director: Susan Shopmaker
US casting director Susan Shopmaker talks casting ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Iron Claw’, how commercial casting differs from film and how to get cast in US-based productions. Susan Shopmaker’s casting career spans decades. With over 30 years’ experience casting for feature films, as well as plenty of credits in commercials, she is one of the…
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How is Technology Changing the Acting Industry?
Find out how the latest technological developments are changing the acting industry for the better and the advancements to benefit from in the future. From film and television to video games and stage productions, cutting-edge technological innovations are greatly impacting how actors and filmmakers carry out their roles. Digital artistry is rapidly becoming indistinguishable from…
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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…
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What’s Filming in the UK and Ireland – Autumn 2024
Join us as we look at 11 exciting productions taking place around the UK and Ireland this coming season. As we say goodbye to a glorious summer season of sassy superheroes in Deadpool and Wolverine, Riley’s emotions in Inside Out 2 and feuding queens in House of the Dragon, we eagerly wonder what’s up next. …
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The Role That Changed My Career
Five performers tell us about the roles and people who made their careers. Every role an actor plays gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills and make their mark on the industry, but some roles are so well-received, so pivotal, that they can catapult your career to new heights and audiences. At the CDG…
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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. Young performer Evie Templeton already has a career spanning across theatre, television and film, and was a finalist in the first-ever Spotlight Young Performer…