PREVIEW: Every Audition Is An Opportunity - With 'Outlander' & 'Granite Harbour' Casting Director Simone Pereira Hind!
Jan 17, 2025*Act On This members get access to the FULL 90 MINUTE recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
With 30 YEARS of casting experience under her belt, Simone casts some of the BIGGEST TV & film out there.
Her credits include Emmy-nominated smash-hit Outlander, BBC dramas Granite Harbour and Float, upcoming Outlander prequel Blood Of My Blood and upcoming BBC thriller The Island.
In this 90 MINUTE member-only mastermind, we dive deep into Simone's casting process, find out EXACTLY how YOU can get on her casting radar for upcoming auditions, she shares her best strategies to help you nail your next self-tape or in-person casting - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- Simone's latest BBC show, 'The Island'.
- The abundance of UK TV production taking place in 2025 and 2026.
- How Simone got into casting, over 30 YEARS ago.
- Casting upcoming 'Outlander' prequel 'Blood Of My Blood'.
- Co-casting the show with Suzanne Smith - and why Simone likes casting as a team.
- Working alongside other casting directors like Anna Dawson.
- The growth of TV production outside of London.
- Casting BBC drama 'Granite Harbour'.
- How Act On This member Michelle Jeram landed a leading role on the show.
- Auditioning for Simone and what to expect.
- Why preparation is absolutely vital to acting career success.
- Being seen for one role in a show, but being given another.
- Reaching out to Simone via email.
- What Simone wants to see in your showreel.
- Self-tapes versus in-person auditions.
- Headshots - and getting them right.
- The ONE thing Simone wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
Ready to truly level up?
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