Previous Casting Directors

Phil Shaw

Originally trained as an actor then formed his own successful agency. Phil casts mostly TV and film, recent projects LOVE AND VIRTUE starring John Malkovich and ROMANS 12.20. Currently working on an unnamed film and TV mini series.

Laura Dickens

Mostly works in television, recent credits include; DOCTORS and HOLBY CITY, Laura has also worked on many films and was casting associate on HARRY POTTER & THE CAMBER OF SECRETS, ABOUT A BOY and REIGN OF FIRE.

Richard Evans

Currently casting TWELVE ANGRY MEN, unnamed West End musical and British feature. Has recently cast DANCING IN THE STREETS and THE RATPACK - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS for the West End. Richard also regularly casts Commercials, Music Videos and Corporates.

Sam Stevenson

Sam casts some great TV including those series which require a constant turnaround of new actors, such as SILENT WITNESS, INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES and currently THE BILL. Sam has also worked on HOLBY CITY, EASTENDERS and various films.

Janie Frazer

Based at ITV Janie has over 15 years experience casting TV. She has cast such greats as SPACED, MURDER IN SUBURBIA and VINCENT with Ray Winston. More recently cast CITY LIGHTS and THE GOOD SAMARITAN. Her latest series BRITANIA HIGH is currently filming.

Ilenka Jelowicki

Works at Mad Dog Casting and has cast literally hundreds of commercials. Her clients have included; Carlsberg, Guinness, Disney, Burger King, Playstation, The Times and many more. Ilenka also casts music videos and has done Idents for MTV and BBC. This year Ilenka casts her first feature film.

Amanda Tabak

Founder of the successful casting company Candid Casting, who work in TV, film, commercials and music videos. Amanda's commercial clients include, Orange, Pepsi, Playstation, SuperNoodles, Guiness and many more, TV work includes; M.I High, Mr Harvey Lights a Candle with Timothy Spall and A Class Apart for BBC, films include; Harry on the Boat, and award winning features Kidulthood and The Low Down. Amanda is currently working with Peter Kay on a new project.

Alison Chard

THE BILL, ROUGH JUSTICE, CRACKING UNDER PRESSURE, BROTHERHOOD, EMU, SCOOBY-DO UK tour and feature films.

Gary Davy

Currently casting 7 movies in development/production, cast over 30 films including THE UPSIDE OF ANGER, THE PROPOSITION, MEAN MACHINE, THE CAVE and THE BUSINESS. Has many TV series and is an Emmy winner for BAND OF BROTHERS.

Sue Jones

Over 20 films including THE CONTRACTOR, THE SHEPHERD - BORDER PATROL, POPCORN, HUMAN TRAFFIC, THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK and JACK AND SARAH.

Pippa Ailion- Musical Theatre Casting Technique

Pippa Ailion has cast over 75 theatre productions for the West End, National tours, Festivals, and theatres in the U.S., Australia and Europe. Current shows in the West End include: BILLY ELLIOT, WE WILL ROCK YOU and THE LION KING.