Tag: open house
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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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Returning to the Industry
Casting Director Annelie Powell, and actresses Hattie Ladbury and Beth Cordingly, share their insights about returning to the industry after a break. Here’s some of the highlights from their Q&A at Spotlight’s Open House week below. Casting directors have famously long memories ‘When making contact say ‘why’ you are returning; parenthood, caregiving, life got in the way… ‘Fess up! Your…
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An Audition Masterclass with Lime Pictures
Head of Casting at Lime Pictures, Peter Hunt, gave an invaluable screen audition masterclass at our spring Spotlight Open House week. For anyone who didn’t manage to get a spot, here’s the top tips from the session, on making that first impression count. Getting Seen Have something to say in that opening email to a casting director,…
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Emma Stafford on what she looks for at auditions
Casting director Emma Stafford discusses what she looks for in actors she auditions.