Casting Workshop with Will Pearce (McGregor Casting)
Back by popular demand TAFTA is happy to welcome back Will Pearce. His casting career started in London, where he worked with some of the UK’s top casting directors. Will joined McGregor Casting in 2017 and has worked as an Associate and Casting Director on many Australian and International projects. Will was named a Rising Talent as a Casting Director for 2024 by IF Magazine & is an active member of The Casting Guild of Australia. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet and work with the future of casting in Australia.
Casting Workshop with Lou Mitchell (Maura Fay Casting)
TAFTA is excited to welcome back Lou Mitchell from Maura Fay Casting. With more then 35 years in the film industry, Lou has casted a wide range of different type of projects, from TV shows through to Feature Films. Lou has valuable knowledge on not only the local industry but the international industry. Lou works close with actors to ensure that their best self is being put forward.
Casting Workshop with Stevie Ray (McGregor Casting)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Due to popular demand Stevie Ray will be returning for another casting director workshop. Stevie is responsible for casting many high end Australian and International Projects. This extended day-long Casting Workshop is an unbelievable opportunity to get in front of the top Casting Directors in Australia. If you’re watching something and say to yourself “Who cast that?” It was probably Stevie. Learn how to make an impact with your auditions, what McGregor Casting looks for in an actor, and how to navigate the world of self tapes vs in room auditions.
Casting Workshop with Stevie Ray (McGregor Casting)
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Due to popular demand Stevie Ray will be returning for another casting director workshop. Stevie is responsible for casting many high end Australian and International Projects. This extended day-long Casting Workshop is an unbelievable opportunity to get in front of the top Casting Directors in Australia. If you’re watching something and say to yourself “Who cast that?” It was probably Stevie. Learn how to make an impact with your auditions, what McGregor Casting looks for in an actor, and how to navigate the world of self tapes vs in room auditions.
Youth: Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod (mcleod Casting)
TAFTA is thrilled to welcome back the very popular, Thea McLeod. Founder of McLeod Casting, Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television. Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea has been casting the very popular Australian classic Neighbours for 12+ years. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
Casting Workshop with Thea McLeod (mcleod Casting)
MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS AVAILABLE
TAFTA is thrilled to welcome back the very popular, Thea McLeod. Founder of McLeod Casting, Thea McLeod is one of Australia’s most prominent casting directors with a wide breadth of work ranging from international films to television. Thea has a passion for discovering and nurturing the next generation of A-list actors from Australia and beyond. Thea has been casting the very popular Australian classic Neighbours for 12+ years. Thea spent eleven years in the UK where she was both an actress and a casting director, gaining much experience on an international level for film, television, and commercials.
MELBOURNE
“I’m very grateful for the opportunities TAFTA has opened up for me. I would recommend it to anyone needing a launching pad for their acting career. I received invaluable mentoring, coaching and support that’s lead to an incredible agent, opportunities to audition worldwide and gained lead roles in film and TV.”
- Saskia Hampele (The Heights, Twenty Something and Neighbours.)
Not finding what you’re looking for?
We schedule new workshops and courses every month!
Fill out the form to the right if you would like to be put on the waitlist for our upcoming courses and workshops, and you will be first to know when that course is announced!