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 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.⁠

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 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.⁠

TAFTA is excited to offer Actors the unique opportunity to work with the acting coach for DC's Aquaman and more recently; NBC’s Young Rock, NBC’s Joe Exotic, and Amazon Prime’s The Wilds: Kristy Sexton!

Kristy is what’s known as a Ghost Acting Coach. She has worked on some of the highest profile international projects in the world, but stays in the background doing what is most important; guiding actors to get themselves to Oscar-level performances.

Kristy also frequently has studio heads and producers consult with her for her opinion on final castings for projects!

This workshop is for actors who want to work with a world-class acting coach to get their skills to their next level.

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 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.⁠

Want to get instant and accurate evaluation of your standing in the industry by a leading talent agent, and suggestions on how to improve your castability and manage the crazy industry we are in?

Williams Management offers exclusive boutique management for elite actors; supporting the casting industry for film, television, musical theatre and stage since 2002. Gael McDonald has been at Williams since 2007 and has a keen eye for talent and the ability to nurture exceptional careers.

Jovita O’Shaughnessy has an immense amount of experience directing high turn-over television, working on productions such as Neighbours (almost 500 episodes!!) and Home & Away for many years. She also directed Lucy Lawless in the TV series My Life is Murder (2019)! When COVID crippled the industry in 2020, Jovita was called on by Home and Away to lead the show through troubled times.

She is an expert in COVID-Safe productions.

In this workshop, Jovita will work with actors like she would on a fast-paced production! This is your opportunity to practice the way you would work in a professional production with an experienced director so when you get on set, you are ready and raring to go.

This Casting Workshop is for Teens only!

Known Australia-wide for casting the hit soap opera Neighbours, this workshop will provide invaluable insight into casting in the T.V. and Film industry. Thea will share her knowledge with you, giving you the very best tips to enhance your opportunities as an actor in the entertainment industry.