Actors Expo 2022

Actors Pro Expo Global Saturday February12th 2022 In-person - ETC Venues 155 Bishopsgate - London – EC2M 3YD Online – Via Reattendance

10am-10pm

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WELCOME TO Well, what a year we’ve all had! The last time we were able to see you all in person was 2020, just before the world (almost) ended. So, it’s magical to have our doors open once again at ETC Bishopsgate. It hasn’t been all bad though. We’ve learned over the past two years how to start running virtual events, so today we’ve been able to merge our two worlds and run our ﬁrst ever hybrid event. So, a huge hello to all our virtual participants as well as those here in person today!

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HEADSHOTS IMAGES Felicity (Michael Wharley) – Lianne (Matthew Thomas) Follow us on Twitter @actorsproexpo Like us on Facebook.com /actorsproexpoglobal @actorsproexpo

We’d like to thank all the exhibitors, sponsors and attendees who have supported us over the past two years, whilst we’ve navigated the wonderful new world of Covid and tried our best to survive and thrive to the other side. Without all your support, we wouldn’t be here today. Thanks for sticking with us! Actors – today you can participate in some incredible seminars and 1-2-1 career mentoring, or perform for a panel of casting directors and agents as part of the ‘Meals 4 Monologues’ initiative. Just as we had before, however this year everything has been pre-booked. No more waiting in line! Don’t forget to visit the exhibition room, both virtually and here in London. Exhibitors from all over the world are participating, and a quick hello could turn into a whole new relationship. So get chatting! Network, share, and engage with everyone you meet today both online and in-person. You never know who is around the corner! And most importantly, have fun.

"Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.” ― Betty White

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Everything On Offer Today Seminars Page 9

Career mentors Page 18

Meet The Exhibitors 26

Meals 4 Monologues Page 30

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SEMINARS BROADGATE 1 ROOM

BROADGATE 2 ROOM

LONDON WALL ROOM

10:30 am GMT Finding And Signing With An Agent

10:45 am GMT Embrace The Self-Tape

11:00 am GMT Monologues: Audition Preparation

11:30 am GMT Inside The Audition Room

11:45 am GMT What Are Agents Looking For In Actors?

12:00 pm GMT Casting For The BBC

12:30 pm GMT Scrolling Through Self Tapes – What Stands Out

12:45 pm GMT Auditioning For Scenes Of Intimacy And Nudity

1:00 pm GMT Representation Matters: Finding An Agent

Hosted by Agent/Managing Director Warren Bacci of Top Talent Agency

Hosted by Casting Associate Gabby King

Hosted by Casting Director Sophie Pearson

Hosted by Casting Associate Olissa Rogers of Fiona Weir Casting

Hosted by Agent Helen Kelly of International Artists Management

Hosted by Casting Director Nancy Bishop

1:30 pm GMT Film & TV Casting In 2022

1:45 pm GMT Your Type, Your Tapes & Your Mindset

2:30 pm GMT Casting Post-Pandemic

2:45 pm GMT Debunking Myths About Casting

3:30 pm GMT Finding & Casting New Talent

3:45 pm GMT Feature Film Audition Technique

Hosted by Casting Associate JJ Bee

Hosted by Casting Director Manuel Puro on behalf of Mandy

Hosted by Casting Associate Melissa Gethin Clarke (Nina Gold) & Matilda James

4:30 pm GMT Casting for Theatre

Hosted by Casting Associate Matilda James

5:30 pm GMT

Snap Decisions Of A Casting Director

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Hosted by Actor, Director, Filmmaker and Coach Richard Corgan

Hosted by Casting Director Dan Hubbard

Hosted by Casting Director Kate Bone

Hosted by Assistant Director of Admissions at NYCDA Jessie Craig

Hosted by Casting Director Emma Sylvester

Hosted by Agent Marvin Godfery

2:00 pm GMT Acting in the New Age: How to navigate the business post-COVID Hosted by Actor and Career Coach Valorie Hubbard of Actor’s Fast Track

3:00 pm GMT Enhancing Your Acting Career with Voice Over Work

Hosted by Voice Director/Casting Director and Founder of One Voice Conference Hugh Edwards

4:00 pm GMT Introductory Session: Unarmed Screen Combat

Hosted by Master Teacher and Fight Director Ronin Traynor of ID Fight

4:45 pm GMT Casting Process and how it all works!

Hosted by Casting Associate Melissa Gethin Clarke of Nina Gold Casting

5:00 pm GMT Approaching an Agent

Hosted by Agent Alex Sedgley of Curtis Brown

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SEMINARS contunued... ONLINE ROOM A

ONLINE ROOM B

1:30 pm GMT Inside the Rehearsal Room – creating the conditions for play, discovery and ‘wow’ moments

2:00 pm GMT Representation: Why It Matters

Hosted by Theatre Director and Associate Professor Dr Robert Marsden on behalf of Methuen Drama

2:30 pm GMT TV Series Audition Technique

Hosted by Casting Associate Kathryn Zamora-Benson

3:30 pm GMT Cultivating A Bulletproof Mindset – & CRUSHING The 4 External Factors That Are KILLING Your Acting Career! Hosted by Actors Mind Set Coach Ross Grant

4:30 pm GMT 7 Steps for Serious Actors

Hosted by Actor, Director and Teacher Anthony Reimer & Actor and Teacher Sandy Faison of The Neighborhood Playhouse

5:30 pm GMT Commercials – The Fast Track to a Thriving Acting Career and That New Car! Hosted by David Bellantoni

6:30 pm GMT Essence Work and Empowerment for Actors

Hosted by Acting Coach and Writer/Director/Producer Kimberly Jentzen of Acting with Impact

7:30 pm GMT In The Room With A Casting Director

Hosted by Agent Amy O’Neill

3:00 pm GMT Taking Direction in Auditions for Film, TV & Theatre

Hosted by International Director and Acting Coach Roger Hendricks Simon of the Simon Studio

4:00 pm GMT Presentation Skills For Actors

Hosted by Casting Director Kate Geller

6:00 pm GMT Virtual Auditions

Hosted by Casting Director Kelly Knox

7:00 pm GMT Your Only Competition is Yourself

Hosted by Founder and Artistic Director of Actors Workout Studio Fran Montano

8:00 pm GMT Enhancing Your Acting Career with Voice Over Work

Hosted by Voice Director/Casting Director and Founder of One Voice Conference Hugh Edwards

9:00 pm GMT Oscar Worthy Moments: How To Get Out Of Your Head and Book The Room Hosted by Actor, Director and Acting Coach Murisa Harba

Hosted by Casting Director Rae Hendrie of Julie Harkin Casting

8:30 pm GMT Actor’s Pitch: How to pitch directly to NETFLIX, DISNEY, HULU or HBO Hosted by Actor and Career Coach Valorie Hubbard of Actor’s Fast Track

9:30 pm GMT Get the Competitive Edge: 3 Strategies to Stand Out in The Room and On Tape

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Kez Anderson: meet peers, make connections and learn about the business! In a few words tell us who you are. I’m a pansexual black British female based in London. I tend to play the irritable regal warrior woman who will cut oﬀ the head of the bad guy, steal the heart of the heroine and lead you to victory on horseback. My credits include Star Wars, a Marvel movie, and Foundation, where I play alien creatures, a warrior in Wonder Woman and Dungeons & Dragons, and a statuesque Alpha in Brave New World.

I love acting, because it’s a skill and career that allows for endless growth and learning; for me this aspect is exhilarating. Initially, I studied Film Theatre & TV Ba Hons at Reading University, and then worked in production, which gave me a great insight into the industry as a whole. I have since trained with Identity London and attend many acting workshops with Spotlight, The Actors Guild, The Chubbuck Technique and Anthony Meindl Acting Workshops (AMAW) London.

You can currently see me as Spacer 1 in Foundation on AppleTV+. We shot this in studios in Limerick, Ireland, and this was the most thrilling experience. Due to Covid restrictions, cast and crew stayed together in a hotel, so we really got to know and bond with each other, forming lasting relationships. On this production I played a CGI creature and learnt how to move on a wire to create a sense of gracefully moving through zero gravity. Again, a new skill and fantastic experience. You feel like a kid again in some aspects of this career, going to class, absorbing new information and skills. I ﬁnd allowing free-ﬂowing creative play always feels fantastically energising.

Tell us about your most recent prosthetic in a Marvel movie. Had you ever done this type of work before?

What was your experience when you attended Actors Pro Expo?

I have been very fortunate in my career so far, as every job has enabled me to learn a new skill, which in turn opens more doors. My ﬁrst creature experience was in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Episode IX), where the transformation involved wearing easily-removable creature legs, arms and animatronic head. This led me to work in full prosthetics in a Marvel movie. Being picked up at 2am, then sitting in hair and make up for 4.5 hours requires patience. To be honest I didn’t truly know I could do that and then go on set and give my best performances for 10/12 hours a day.I discovered that, after a while in the makeup chair, I would go into a kind of meditation, and my character would grow with each brush stroke. Now I know I can do it and that I love the experience. The makeup team especially were outstanding, headed by makeup designer David White and makeup supervisor Nik Buck, the dream team! I have to say that they and the Marvel production team made this movie feel like a family get-together! A total joy.

I love Actors Pro Expo. It’s a great place to meet peers, make connections, perform in Meals for Monologues, or get valuable 1-2-1 sessions. Acting can be lonely at times, as you are alone prepping scripts and learning lines. You can get blinkered, so it’s refreshing to go to seminars and hear from other actors, producers, directors, agents and casting directors about their personal experiences from each section of the industry. The seminars are incredible. I learnt so much about the business of acting, branding, how to approach agents and casting directors, how to edit my showreel, and also helpful audition and self-tape techniques. I am a shopper, so being able to browse the exhibition stands, buy books, and connect with inspiring people is of paramount importance to me.

Did you do any formal training for your role as an actor and model?

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Did attending Actors Pro Expo lead to any opportunities or worthwhile connections? I’ve made some exceptional connections at Actors Pro Expo, speaking to people like phenomenal actors coach Valorie Hubbard, who I am very excited about working closely with this year. I consider myself to be early in my career and I have very clear goals. Working with Valorie will help me map out a decisively effective plan of action to achieve those goals and have more control over my career progression. Charlotte Thornton is another insightful life and wellness coach for actors, who I have worked with in the past and totally recommend. Also, meeting the team from WeAudition was very memorable. Actors Pro Expo is a very social event. After all, we work in an industry based on creative collaboration, so connecting with people and cultivating a network are very important aspects of maintaining career growth and longevity. What one piece of advice would you give to any actor attending the event for the first time? OK I have a few things: Relax………… Allow yourself to enjoy the event by attending with an open mind and heart, gather as much information as you can, take notes, go home and review it all in your own time. Kez Anderson Spotlight Link: https://www.spotlight.com/profile/5814-1207-5217 Kez Anderson IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4051504/ http://imdb.me/kezanderson You can also find Kez @iamkezanderson on social media.

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Career mentors 15-minute chat with one of our industry professionals! A free chance to get honest, and helpful feedback on your next steps. All appointments have been pre-booked. Thank you to our wonderful Career Mentors!

Olissa Rogers (in-person)

Phil Shaw (virtual)

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Amy O’Neil (virtual)

Sydney Aldridge (in-person)

2022 EXHIBITORS

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2022 EXHIBITORS StarNow

StarNow is where talent and opportunity connect – direct. On StarNow you can ﬁnd a wide range of jobs that cater for every experience level, from total beginner to seasoned pro.

Actor’s Fast Track

We’re changing the way actors do business! We develop a unique strategy, tailored to you and your goals, in order to build the lasting, successful acting career you desire.

Gravy For The Brain

Gravy For The Brain gives you everything you need to succeed as a voiceover. From improving your voice to marketing to getting work. We have it all for you.

IDFight

IDFight offers training in stage and screen combat, firearms, fighting for film, wirework and many other action related skills. Industry recognised qualifications, fun and a safe, welcoming environment included!

Scott Powers Studio

Scott Powers Studios, founded in 1987, has two divisions: Casting Directors [commercials, film, TV, industrials, print] ScottPowersCasting.net and On-Camera Acting Academy [commercials, network series, film, commercial print, audition technique, content creation], led by agents, managers, casting directors, directors and content creators ScottPowers.com . Member: Better Business Bureau w/ A+ rating; Signatory: SAG-AFTRA; Official Vendor: Made in NY program; Life Member: Actors Fund. The Broadway Show League recently named Mr. Powers Manager of the Year.

About the Work

ABOUT THE WORK’s signature techniques, THE CHAKRA APPROACH® and THE MACRO METHOD, empower actors to think diﬀerently about the craft, uncovering what makes them unique and likeable so they can up-level their careers.

Acting with Impact

One of the most acclaimed acting coaches in Los Angeles, Kimberly Jentzen is an award-winning acting coach/director/writer/producer and author of Acting with Impact and Life Emotions App.

ACT Actors’ Children’s Trust

The Actors’ Children’s Trust helps the children of professional actors. Free funding for childcare, activities, SEND support, kit and more. Conﬁdential, friendly and inclusive. @actorschildren actorschildren.org

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Actors Workout Studio

Methuen Drama

STAC Studio

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MONET

Southampton Solent University

Neighborhood Playhouse

Spotlight

Nick Hern Books

Stella Adler

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Baron Brown Studio

Our studio has been a wellspring for the entertainment industry for over forty years. We continue to produce gifted artists who bring their training to all aspects of the industry.

David Cosgrove Los Angeles Web Design

David Cosgrove Los Angeles Web Design integrates online and traditional marketing strategies for companies, authors, recording artists and celebrities to increase brand awareness, drive revenue and expand into new markets.

Equity

Equity is the union for performers and creative practitioners in the UK. Our 48,000 members are united in the ﬁght for better working terms and a fairer entertainment industry for all.

Forward Teaching

Is a London education specialist recruitment consultancy. We all deserve a great education, and we work hard to provide outstanding staﬀ to shape the best possible future for children.

Greycoat Lumleys

Is determined to deliver an unrivalled service to both clients and candidates, across our comprehensive and complementary staﬃng for both domestic and corporate. Personal, friendly and discreet!

Intentional Acting

Intentional Acting teaches working actors, who feel passed over, the tools you need to be UNDENIABLE, book more jobs and become an in-demand actor.

Make Believe

Is a leading children’s performing arts school spanning across three continents. Founded in 2004 and now recognised as one of the top theatre schools in the UK. We provide after-school singing, acting and dancing training to students aged three to 18.

Methuen Drama, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, is a leading publisher of drama and performance books including the Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook, plus resources and advice for actors at www.actorsandperformers.com Is the business and ﬁnance app for creativity. You do you, and we’ll take care of business with the Creator Bank Account that gets you paid earlier and free admin tools that take the hassle out of the hustle. For over 90 years, The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City has been the place to nurture your talent while gaining skills to launch your career. The UK’s leading specialist theatre publishers and performing rights agents – bringing you top drama by today’s most exciting playwrights, plus practical books to support your own work and career. www.nickhernbooks.co.uk.

The New York Conservatory

We know that deciding how and where to pursue your professional acting career is one of life’s biggest decisions. The New York Conservatory oﬀers small class size and a collaborative learning experience to transform you from a student into an actor who works.

Scene Saver

Scenesaver -https://www.scenesaver.co.uk/ is the award-winning, free, theatre streaming website that showcases talent and makes 600+performances from the world’s little theatres accessible to all. Scenesaver gives actors a worldwide stage.

The Simon Studio

The Simon Studio is celebrating its 44th anniversary! Roger Hendricks Simon directed/coached many successful actors, including: James Earl Jones, John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Tovah Feldshuh and at Yale Repertory Theatre, NY Shakespeare Festival, and London's Royal Court Theatre. The Simon Studio oﬀers training and production for actors with directors, writers and industry guests; live and Zoom classical/contemporary theatre/ﬁlm on camera lab/private coaching/showcase. Call: 917-776-9209 or visit www.thesimonstudio.com

We help actors from all backgrounds take career-changing steps. Best known for our self-tapes, we also edit showreels and voicereels, and provide professional acting coaching at the most affordable prices. Solent University is focused on the practical side of higher education, giving our students the connections, experience and confidence to turn their knowledge into a career with real, meaningful impact. Spotlight connects performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions. We truly believe in global casting and finding the right performer for the job, wherever they are. Since 1949, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting has trained some of the most important actors and has evolved into one of the most culturally rich environments in New York City.

Stellar

Stellar Global LTD is a retail agency working with exciting brands including Sage Appliances, Samsung & Nike. We are recruiting actors looking for ﬂexible and fun sales work with uncapped commission!

The Stage

The Stage Media Company provides news and services for the UK theatre, entertainment and performing arts industry. Established in 1880 and now publishing across the web and print, The Stage is a must-read for those with an involvement or interest in the performing arts industry in the UK and beyond.

Tradewind Recruitment

If you’re thinking of full- or part-time work in schools, then we’re here to help! Great rates of pay, free CPD, get in touch today! 0207 845 5450 / london@twrecruitment.com

TrinityFox

TrinityFox is a company formed of ex-UK Metropolitan Police, special forces and firearm experts, who provide firearms safety training and on-set support to the television and film industry.

The Mandy Network

The Mandy Network is the world’s largest platform for actors seeking work, with over three million members. We bridge the gap between employers and actors, opening new doors for our members and ensuring they ﬁnd their next exciting role.

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Here are some of the wonderful panellists participating in Meals 4 Monologues!

Meals 4 monologes Casting Society Cares and Actors Pro Expo are hosting Meals-4-Monologues in a Hybrid format.

John Cannon Casting Director

Nickole Doro Casting Director

Rachel Reiss CSA Senior casting director

Rose Rosen Casting Director

Jessica Fox-Thigpen Owner of Fox Cas

Donations from performers to support a food drive for regional food banks are welcomed, but not required.

Go Fund Me UK fundraising page

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Go Fund Me US fundraising page Martin Godfrey Agent

Olissa Rogers Casting Associate

Stephanie Holbrook Casting Director

Clifton Guterman Casting Director

Tineka Becker Casting Director

All audition slots have been pre-allocated! https://www.gofundme.com/f/meals-4-monologuesactors-pro-expo-feb-12-2022 Thank you to all our panellists for their time!

The full line up can be viewed here (link to https://www.actorsproexKelly Knox Casting Director

Carolyn Mcleod Casting Director

Sharon Henry

Amanda Ogen

Beth Benge

Lisa Zambetti

Casting Associate

Casting Director

Rachel Reiss CSA

Sunday Boling

Debby Romano

Hunter McCormick

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PRO EXPO

With Acting Coach Loren E. Chadima Feb. 12 9.30pm GMY

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Interview with Bond Actress

Brigitte Millar

Brigitte Appeared in SPECTRE and NO TIME TO DIE

In a few words tell us who you are.

Did attending Actors Pro Expo lead to any opportunities or worthwhile connections?

My name is Brigitte Millar. I am a multiple award-winning London-based European/English actress with recurring credits in 007 James Bond SPECTRE and NO TIME TO DIE, and HARRY POTTER.

Yes, I got the opportunity to meet a casting director I hadn't met before.

Did you do any formal training for your role as an actor?

What one piece of advice would you give to any actor attending the event for the ﬁrst time?

Yes, absolutely. First, I did a foundation course and then went to drama college in London. In 2011 you won an award for best supporting actress in ‘David is Dying’. Tell us a bit about this production and what was behind such a performance to win this award. This was an independent feature ﬁlm, and I played the role of Amelia Holland, the psychotherapist. I enjoyed it very much, and the director and I did quite a bit of improv around the character. Nobody could have predicted that the ﬁlm would cause such a stir and garner several awards in the U.S. and in Europe. It was such an honour to be awarded Best Supporting Actress.

Book the workshops and seminars that are speciﬁc to you and chat to as many people as possible. What is next for you in your career? I am attached to a couple of projects and waiting for them to get the green light. Hopefully, by next year things will have calmed down and the industry will pick up again.

You’ve just featured as Vogel in your second Bond movie. What’s been the highlight of being part of the James Bond franchise? I think playing a villainess in a Bond movie is already a great highlight, but to be asked back for a second time is even more exciting. The highlight has to be the boardroom scene playing the scientist Dr Vogel. What was your experience when you attended Actors Pro Expo? Actors Pro Expo is great, because you get an opportunity to get your questions answered and network with industry professionals. It makes you feel connected and part of a larger community. green light. Hopefully, by next year things will have calmed down and the industry will pick up again.

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New Event Coming Soon! Young Talent Expo October 2022 To enquire E: lianne@actorsproexpo.com