Saffeya started out as a film publicist before making the move into casting in 2021, after graduating from the National Film & Television School’s Casting Certificate. She joined The Old Vic as their in-house Casting Assistant, before progressing to Casting Coordinator earlier this year, and supports freelance casting directors across productions, as well as often leading on casting for workshops, readings and monologue series’.

Recent productions she has worked on for The Old Vic include the upcoming Pygmalion (directed by Richard Jones), Jack Thorne’s A Christmas Carol (directed by Matthew Warchus), Mike Bartlett’s The 47th (directed by Rupert Goold), August Wilson’s Jitney (directed by Tinuke Craig), and Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Day (directed by Katy Rudd).

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*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Steph has worked across many film & TV projects including “Dodger” (BBC/NBC), Catherine Tate’s upcoming comedy “Hard Cell” (Netflix), TV series “Bulletproof” (Sky One), new limited series “Flowers in the Attic: The Origins (A&E)” and various others currently in development. She has previously assisted Catriona Dickie and Amanda Tabak.

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THE EVENT WORKS:

- Everyone is given a 12 minute time block upon booking

- You have the option to submit a self tape to be reviewed by the agents (no more than 1 and a half minutes in length)

- The agent will review and give feedback on your spotlight page

- You will get to ask any questions you want answers to in your allocated time block with the agents

Disclaimer: Feedback provided by panel agents is intended to be constructive and honest. Any critiques are given with professionalism and kindness. Additionally, please refrain from signing up if you find it challenging to handle feedback. We encourage participants who can engage with critiques in a constructive manner.

We strictly prohibit bullying, and our community values a positive and supportive environment. Our panels are closely monitored to ensure a respectful and secure environment for all participants.

Please note that refunds will not be issued in the event of dissatisfaction with provided feedback. We appreciate your understanding of this policy.

Join us for our next Monthly Mixer for a welcoming coffee afternoon where you can listen to an open and honest Q&A session followed by a chance to connect with other actors.

Whether you're seeking advice, looking to expand your network, or simply want to enjoy a cup of coffee in good company, the Monthly Mixers provides a relaxed and friendly environment for meaningful conversations and connections.

Stephen has over a decade of experience in directing, both as a lead director, most recently on MCDONALD AND DODDS for Mammoth Screen/ITV as well as directing second unit on notable series' including LONDON KILLS (BBC/Acorn TV) and FIFTEEN-LOVE (World Productions/Amazon UK).

Over the last few years, he has been mentored by Peter Hoar, originally as part of the Directors UK Inspire Mentor Scheme, and has worked with numerous household names such as Aidan Turner, Olivia Colman and Jason Watkins. He also directed the wonderful Dermot Crowley, in his most recent short HAROLD AND MARY, a moving and personal story of a man struggling with dementia, which had a very successful run at various BIFA and BAFTA qualifying festivals earlier this year.

Stephen’s focus in both his original ideas as well as his directing work is socio-political dramas and intriguing thrillers. With a deep-rooted commitment to honest and meaningful filmmaking, he is always striving to bring authentic visuals to the screen, serving the narrative and the characters at its core.

*This is a free event for our premium members but places are limited so you will have to book your ticket via our website to ensure your name is on the list*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Millie is a freelancer working in casting she is currently at Rachel Freck. She started her career with Casting Director Gemma Sykes, after an internship with Dan Hubbard. She then moved over to talent management, and spent nearly two years at Independent Talent Group, before joining Sam Jones Casting at the beginning of 2020. She is currently working on projects for Amazon, ITV, the BBC and The National.

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Harry has worked in the Film and TV Industry for over 15 years. He initially started working as an Agents Assistant and became an agent in his own right with his own list before moving into Casting to fulfil his passion of crafting exceptional casts. He has worked with renowned Casting Directors Susie Figgis, Kelly Valentine Hendry, Olivia Scott-Webb, Theo Park and Victor Jenkins across a wide range of projects from short films to large Studio features including Dumbo for Disney, Tim Burton's, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Bohemian Rhapsody, Tomb Raider, War & Peace and many more.

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Dane currently works for Robert Sterne casting and previously worked for Daniel Edward’s CDG across film and television projects, where credits included Heartstopper for Netflix and Grace for ITV. Previously to that Dane also worked for Theo Park Casting and The Casting Office.

*THIS IS AN ONLINE WORKSHOP HELD OVER ZOOM. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED A STRONG INTERNET CONNECTION TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS WORKSHOP. IS IT ALSO RECOMMENDED YOU HAVE A LAPTOP AND WEBCAM BUT YOU CAN USE YOUR PHONE AS AN ALTERNATIVE*

HOW THE WORKSHOP WILL WORK
Actors will be assigned a scene or assigned a selection of scenes to choose from to self tape and submit back. The whole class will then join an online zoom meeting where each self tape is played back and critiqued one by one by the casting director. The session will then end in a Q&A.

Please pay attention to the cut off times of when you can get your credit back and when the event closes to new bookings.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Olivia Brittain is an experienced film and TV casting associate, having worked with casting director Jina Jay on projects including ‘Enola Holmes’ and ‘Black Mirror’ for Netflix, ‘The Night Manager’ and ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ for BBC/AMC and ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ for LucasFilm. Most recently she has worked on the live-action ‘Halo’ series for Showtime as co-casting director.

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Carla is currently the associate at Kahleen Crawford Casting. Previously she has worked as a Casting Assistant for the past 5 years, working alongside Casting Directors Nadira Seecoomar and Dixie Chassay on various film and television projects. She currently works as an assistant to Kahleen Crawford and is a probationary member of the CDG.
As Casting Director, Carla’s Screen credits include This Is The Night Mail and More Things In Heaven & Earth. Theatre credits include The Albatross 3rd & Main (Park Theatre), Stone Face (Finborough Theatre), Moth (Hightide Festival /Bush Theatre), alongside various readings and workshops.

*PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO DOWNLOAD THE ZOOM APP AND HAVE A STRONG INTERNET CONNECTION TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS WORKSHOP. IS IT ALSO RECOMMENDED YOU HAVE A LAPTOP AND WEBCAM BUT YOU CAN USE YOUR PHONE AS AN ALTERNATIVE*

HOW THE WORKSHOP WILL WORK
Actors will be assigned a scene or assigned a selection of scenes to choose from to self tape and submit back. The whole class will then join an online zoom meeting where each self tape is played back and critiqued one by one by the casting director. The session will then end in a Q&A.

Please pay attention to the cut off times of when you can get your credit back and when the event closes to new bookings.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop*

Lucy is a very experienced casting director. West End includes: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and Groan Ups.The Kite Runner (Wyndhams / Playhouse), The Red Lion and Bomber’s Moon (Trafalgar) War Horse (New London), Cool Hand Luke (Aldwych), Carrie’s War (Apollo).
Other recent theatre credits include: Stranger Things (Secret Cinema), The Snow Queen (Rose Theatre), Clear White Light (Live Theatre), Clybourne Park (Rapture Theatre) Close Quarters (Out of Joint / Sheffield), The Last Ship (Northern Stage & tour); Jekyll & Hyde (Rose Theatre and tour), Cathy (Cardboard Citizens); Home Truths and La Ronde (Bunker Theatre); Tyne and My Romantic History (Live Theatre); A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian and Mighty Atoms (Hull Truck), The Quiet House (Park Theatre); The Divided Laing (Arcola); Wet House (Soho Theatre), Serpent’s Tooth (Almeida).
Upcoming: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember (Cambridge Arts & tour); A Very British Coup (Live Theatre / Hull Truck); Groan Ups (National tour); Pitman Painters (Live Theatre / Kenwright)

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

*This is an in person workshop. Everyone is put on tape in the workshop and sent the link to the footage afterwards*

Morning Session:
• Mock Auditions: Each actor will perform a solo scene on camera, just like in a professional audition.
• Feedback from Gemma: Renowned casting consultant Gemma Hancock who will provide tailored, practical advice to help you stand out and refine your technique.

Afternoon Session:
• Chemistry Reads: Work with a partner on paired scenes to experience recall-style auditions and chemistry tests.
• Collaborative Coaching: Gemma will guide you through adjustments and give insights into what casting directors are really looking for during these critical stages.

Why Attend?
• Gain invaluable feedback and tips from an experienced casting professional.
• Learn how to adapt your performance for solo and paired auditions.
• Build confidence and take away knowledge to apply in your next casting call.

Gemma has been working in casting for over 25 years, most recently as a casting director for the in-house casting department at the BBC, working on Casualty, Father Brown and Sister Boniface Mysteries. As a highly experienced workshop leader, Gemma is now primarily concentrating on working as an acting coach, working with actors individually or in a workshop setting, covering auditioning for screen, how to approach a self-tape, how to present showreels and screen acting technique.

With a career spanning television, film and theatre, Gemma and her partner Sam Stevenson were nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for their work on the BBC 1 adaptation of Emma.

TV casting work includes: Casualty (BAFTA, RTS, Rose d’Or winner), Father Brown, Sister Boniface Mysteries, Shakespeare and Hathaway, Don’t Take My Baby (BAFTA winner), Doctors, four series of Silent Witness, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (all BBC 1), Martin Amis’ Money (BBC 2), Our World War (BBC 3 BAFTA nominated), Glasgow Girls (BBC 3, RTS Scotland and BAFTA Scotland winner), Nightshift, Care, The Snipist, The Minor Character and Nixon’s the One (‘Playhouse Presents’ for Sky Arts), The Selection (Warner Bros), Consuming Passion, Mr Loveday’s Little Outing (BBC 4), and many episodes of The Bill for ITV.
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Film work includes: Treasures, Leave to Remain, Private Peaceful, Babel, The New World.

Theatre work includes many productions working with Peter Hall, Howard Davies, Thea Sharrock, Adam Penford, Simon Godwin, Madani Younis, Melly Still.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

CONNECTION TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS WORKSHOP. IS IT ALSO RECOMMENDED YOU HAVE A LAPTOP AND WEBCAM BUT YOU CAN USE YOUR PHONE AS AN ALTERNATIVE*

HOW THE WORKSHOP WILL WORK
Actors will be assigned a scene or assigned a selection of scenes to choose from to self tape and submit back. The whole class will then join an online zoom meeting where each self tape is played back and critiqued one by one by the casting director. The session will then end in a Q&A.

Please pay attention to the cut off times of when you can get your credit back and when the event closes to new bookings.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*

Gabby has worked with Shaheen Baig for over 5 years. Working across both film and tv project such as Peaky Blinders, GIRI / Haji, How to Build a Girl and Adult Material.

Becky is currently the associate at Andy Pryor Casting. Before that she worked at Lucinda Syson and then Jina Jay Casting; well known for their work across Film and TV, most notably on Black Mirror (2016-2019), Bird Box (2018) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). Prior to Jina Jay Casting, Becky worked in Commercial casting with Lesley Beastall on various commercial projects. Becky’s most recent credits include Black Mirror (Netflix), Temple (SKY), upcoming feature films Dune and Enola Holmes (Legendary Pictures) and many others.

*PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO DOWNLOAD THE ZOOM APP AND HAVE A STRONG INTERNET CONNECTION TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS WORKSHOP. IS IT ALSO RECOMMENDED YOU HAVE A LAPTOP AND WEBCAM BUT YOU CAN USE YOUR PHONE AS AN ALTERNATIVE*

HOW THE WORKSHOP WILL WORK
Actors will be assigned a scene or assigned a selection of scenes to choose from to self tape and submit back. The whole class will then join an online zoom meeting where each self tape is played back and critiqued one by one by the casting director. The session will then end in a Q&A.

Please pay attention to the cut off times of when you can get your credit back and when the event closes to new bookings.

*Please note as with all our events, our prices are inclusive of VAT*