Actor Casting Director workshop Manchester & Director/Producer/Writer Q&A

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Performance, Feedback & Filmmaking for Actors

🗓 Date: Sunday, 27th April
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Manchester, M43 7AJ

Perform, receive expert feedback, and gain invaluable industry insights from two highly experienced professionals in casting and filmmaking.

What to Expect:

🎭 Live Performance & Casting Feedback – Attendees will perform in front of Emma Stafford (Casting Director) and receive direct, constructive feedback.
🎤 Q&A with Guest Speaker Christopher Deakin – Gain insider knowledge on acting, filmmaking, and creating your own opportunities in the industry.
📜 Pre-Assigned Scenes & Partners – Scripts and scene partners will be sent one week in advance, ensuring you have time to prepare. Booking closes one week before the event (Sunday, 20th April).

Meet Our Industry Guests:

🎬 Guest 1: Emma Stafford (Casting Director)

With over 20 years of experience in TV, commercial, and film casting, Emma Stafford has worked on major projects, including BETTER MAN, directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman). She is currently developing projects with Sony, two feature films, and two TV series. As a CDG and BAFTA member, Emma offers expert insight into the casting process and what makes an actor stand out.

🎥 Guest 2: Christopher Deakin (Actor, Writer & Director)

Christopher is a Manchester-based actor, writer, producer, director and acting coach with credits in BBC’s Doctors and the 2024 Northern Tour of Danny Echo. His filmmaking career began in 2017, and he has since written, directed, and produced multiple films, including Gone Fishing (2025, MancMade Productions) and In His Place (optioned by Mother Pictures). Christopher also runs filmmaking workshops for actors, helping them create their own work and navigate the world of independent film.

Why Attend?

✔ Perform in front of a top casting director & receive professional feedback
✔ Learn how to create your own acting opportunities
✔ Gain insider tips on auditioning, casting & filmmaking
✔ Network with fellow actors & industry professionals
✔ Prepare in advance with a script and scene partner

This workshop is perfect for actors at any level who want to gain practical experience, industry knowledge, and confidence in their craft.

🚨 Booking deadline: Sunday, 20th April (scripts and scene partners sent after this date).

SOLD OUT!!!