Films On A Shoestring

  It's obvious when you see it, but what makes a good actor? A good actor or actress is more than just their script or costume; they are incredibly engaging, immersive, emotional, believable, and exhibit a spectrum of characteristics that involve more than just 'saying the lines'. So, what defines a good actor, or better yet, what makes a great actor? Good Acting vs. Bad Acting Cinema and theater have introduced us to a plethora of actors renowned for their exemplary skills. Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey, and Laurence Olivier, they all provide a masterclass in what good acting truly looks like. But what separates their great acting from bad acting? A great actor is one who can effortlessly jump into any character, embody their world, and convey that persona convincingly to an audience. Each character, from Hamlet to the latest blockbuster lead, requires a unique set of traits, emotions, and mannerisms, something truly great actors can tap into effortlessly. M...

  Aspiring actors are often searching for casting agents UK, but that's a rookie mistake. Casting agents don't exist in the UK, though you'll hear the term commonly bandied about.  Let's talk about the acting industry professionals who find the actors their work. Don't get in touch with an acting agency or casting team before you understand what they do! Acting Agency An acting agency, also known as a talent agency, is a businesses which represents actors and tries to find them work. The acting agency may have one agent, or an entire team of them. They may represent hundreds of actors, or be a boutique agency with just a few actors on the books. A talent agency may represent performers with a wide range of skills, or have divisions for different skillsets. For example, some talent agencies represent actors, musical theatre performers, comedians, presenters, and writers. Others just represent actors, while yet more can niche down (to just musical theatre performers,...

  Casting Directors UK: List, Socials and Contact Information Martin Ware, Casting Director A Full Member of The Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG), Martin Ware has extensive casting experience in both films and television drama.  His credits as Casting Assistant, Casting Associate and Casting Director include feature films  Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018),  Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) and TV mini series Chernobyl (2019). Rose Wicksteed, Casting Director Rose Wicksteed is a London-based Casting Director and full Member of The Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG). Rose Wicksteed attended a foundation course in Acting at the Oxford School of Drama, in 1999, before studying for a degree in Modern Drama Studies. During the student summer holidays she took plays to the Edinburgh Festival, getting valuable experience as a young theatre producer and director. After graduating, Rose worked as a ...

  Casting Directors UK: List, Socials and Contact Information for UK based Casting Directors with surnames starting with T Amanda Tabak Amanda Tabak is a London based Casting Director, owner of Candid Casting, and full member of The Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG). Award winning Casting Director Amanda Tabak launched Candid Casting in 1993, and she still heads the casting company today. It’s one of the UK’s leading full service casting companies, working internationally in film, television, commercials and music video. A Full Member of The Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG), Amanada Tabak received awards for Best Casting from the inaugural CDA awards and British Craft Arrows. She’s also worked on projects which won Oscar, BAFTA, BIFA and Emmy awards. Amanda Tabak has earned a reputation for seeking out diverse new talent and tricky casting. In 2017 Amanda Tabak was interviewed for BBC news about casting appropriate actors for a role. She supported Ed Skrien’s w...

  Casting Directors UK: List, Socials and Contact Information for Casting Directors based in the UK whose surnames begin with the letter S Laura Scott, Casting Director Veteran Casting Director Laura Scott is a full member of The Casting Directors’ Guild (CDG). Laura Scott on IMDb Laura Scott’s credits as Casting Director for film and television productions include:   Nightfall  ( pre-production )  2019  The Last Mermaid  (Short) (casting agent)  2012-2016  DCI Banks  (TV Series) (11 episodes)  2014  Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This  (TV Movie)  2013  Ice Cream Girls  (TV Mini Series) (3 episodes)  2012  Acts of Godfrey  2011  The Great Ghost Rescue  1992-2010  The Bill  (TV Series) (15 episodes)  2008  Tommy the Tungsten Robot  (Short)  2008  Good  (casting: UK)  2008  Bon...