Date: June 4th
Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm

Hear from Louise Kiely, one of the UK & Ireland’s top casting directors. From self-tapes to callbacks, Louise will share practical advice and answer your questions live. With hit shows like Normal People and Banshees of Inisherin on her resume, she knows what it takes to book the job and what stops actors from getting the call.

Bio:

Louise Kiely studied Law (UCC) & trained at The Gaiety School of Acting. She set up Louise Kiely Casting in 2005 and has since cast dozens of Films and TV series. TV credits include: NORMAL PEOPLE (Hulu/RTÉ), KIN (Bron Studios/RTÉ), BODKIN (Netflix), THE DRY (ITVX/RTÉ) & FAITHLESS (Virgin Media). Film credits include: FOUR MOTHERS (Port Pictures),  BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (Searchlight), DISENCHANTED (Disney) & SING STREET (FilmNation). In 2020, Louise was nominated for an Emmy Award. In 2021, she was awarded the CSA Artios Award & the CDG Award; for her work on NORMAL PEOPLE. In 2023, Louise was again the recipient of the CSA Artios Award & the CDG Award for her work on THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN. Louise is a member of the CDG, CSA, IFTA, BAFTA & The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts & Science.

This session is online and Zoom links will be sent out 60 minutes before the session.