Shakyra Dowling Casting
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UK based Casting Director for Film, Television & Commercials. IMDB: @CDAssoc & @CSAcasting . Agent:
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"Dear Casting Director...." or worse "Dear Casting Agent..." - just to be clear, I don't read emails when you don't address me or my assistants by our names. Sorry actors. Do your homework, blanket emails never work.
#TopTip
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Actors - be careful what you say and to who in public places. I’ve just heard an actor complaining to his mate about his agent and then about how I didn’t give him a job after a self tape. I was sitting on the table next to him.... he didn’t see me!
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Upset CD Alert!
20 actors asked to tape for a role deadline 12pm today...this morning 8 agents emailed saying that their actors are unavailable! Now no time for us to replace, taking opportunities away for other actors!
AGENTS - DO NOT SUBMIT UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED AVAILS!!
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Never mind toilet paper - who else is stocking up on wine?
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Polite notice to all the lovely
#actors
out there - if you send full sized pictures your emails are more then likely to either get blocked at the server or deleted as they take up too much space. Always send links and thumbnail pics.
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Always lovely to start the week sending out offers for roles in a feature film to
#actors
and their agents
#bestpartofthejob
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Love it when agents or actors let us know how a job went (especially if they had a fab time on set!).
#Casting
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So i’ve quit smoking, started a diet, did a 10k walk on the Heath, wrote my journal and meditated. WTAF is going on? Of course... it’s January 1st 🤣
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My daughter started writing a film yesterday and finished it today - I am now tasked with casting a couple of talking dogs and an 8 year old with super powers. I'm expected to play the vet. Not sure logistics are her strong point!
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Fuck it - pouring a G&T and heading to the garden fpr a sneaky fag
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It's official!
Producing my first short with
@jessicalevick
written by
@Standinghayleyj
directed by
@MPeakeOfficial
Funded by
@bfinetwork
👏👏👏
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Now I know this is a tetchy subject but a third of my male 35-40 y/old actors were a no show today. That’s 45 minutes wasted. I could have seen 6 other actors. I could have not had to pay for the casting suite hire for that time.... all these were confirmed yesterday at 6pm
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The best part of my job is confirming actors for an exciting project...
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Agents - check your emails! Lots of Self Tape requests sent today!
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We won!!
@CDAssoc
#CastingAwards2022
. ‘Best Casting of a short film’ -
#Ernie
dir
@RayPanthaki
with
#PaulKaye
#StevenBerkoff
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Trying to colour blind cast and yet I'm staring at 3 pages of white girl suggestions - it's also up to agents to put the right girls up for the role no matter what ethnicity.
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Is this the highlight of my career? I'm casting the role of a FUFFY PENCIL CASE 🤩
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The BBC is looking for scripts about self-isolation to be made into short films
@RadioTimes
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This is real... not a sci-fi movie...
A view of Hurricane Dorian 🌪 from the coasts of Florida.
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Never underestimate the power of using the words "thank you"
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UK government confirms film and TV production can restart within social distancing guidelines
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Actors - I've said it before and I'll say it again:
Please don't attach full 10 x 8 pictures - they take up too much space and will be deleted.
A thumbnail pic and link to your profile page is best.
Thanks!
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Just been told I've been nominated for the
@castingcallpro
@TheMandyNetwork
Casting Directors Awards - thanks to those who put me forward 😊
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I'll be releasing my TOP TIPS FOR BETTER CASTINGS tomorrow 14th March at 1pm. RT and be there or be square!
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Love opening my inbox to THEATRE INVITES!! 😄
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READ THE
#CASTING
BREAKDOWN BEFORE SUBMITTING!! I have 1000 applicants for 'day player' roles for a job that clearly states "Dublin based Actors only" : take a guess on how many are even in Ireland? Please remove your application from
@SpotlightUK
if this is you. Thanks
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I’ve said it before and i’m sure to say it again “casted” is not the correct word
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The instructions say "transfer the files via WeTransfer" so why oh why have I got 10 emails with large video files embedded in them clogging up my inbox, then a load of other actors asking why they are getting bounced back emails: IT'S BECAUSE YOUR FELLOW ACTORS CAN'T READ
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To our amazing clients, our fabulous actors and the awesome agencies that we work with daily, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
See you in 2021!
SD Casting Team- Shakyra, Andy, Bailey and Jack the pugalier xx
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Happy Friday - POLITE NOTICE: Please do not send FULL SIZE PICTURES in emails. They will be deleted. A thumbnail and link to your online profile in you signature is adequate.
thanks xxx 😎
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Actors - if you turn up to a casting (or even do a self tape) in an old T-shirt and jogging bottoms then you look like you haven't made any effort. Unless its a character choice, Don't do it!
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Turning up an hour late for a shoot - claiming you thought the call time was then, despite production telling you the day before AS WELL as sending a call sheet - COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!
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#Casting
#selftapes
: I have just sent back 6 self tapes as they were not labeled with artist name, character or even project. Do actors expect CD's to be investigators? Or perhaps they think they are the only one I requested a self tape from this week.
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Casting directors call to be included in the Oscars
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Polite notification - Please do not send large photographs in your emails, they will be deleted or treated like spam. A small thumbnail pic and link to your profile page is perfect!
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To all professionals in the film,television,theatre,entertainment and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of you in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text and post a pic
#SaveTheArts
🎭
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I had to stop going to auditions thinking, 'I hope they like me.' I had to go in thinking I was the answer to their problem.
George Clooney
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In the next week we have call-backs in LA, London and Paris. We have shoots in St Petersburg, Seville and India.... remind me why I'm stuck in the grey UK?
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The HMRC Coronavirus helpline for the self employed =
HMRC have just set up a help line specifically for the self employed and businesses who will be struggling
The Coronavirus helpline : 0300 456 3565
Advice on your tax and any benefits you can claim for:
0800 0159 559.
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Put a breakdown out yesterday clearly said the casting date was Wednesday - made my choices - precisely 23 of my choices were not in the country, were booked on another job or had personal commitments. PLEASE LET YOUR AGENT KNOW IF YOU ARE N/A SO WE DON'T WASTE EVERYONES TIME!
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Good morning Monday!
I’m convinced some dogs just KNOW they’re cute and take full advantage of it lol
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#Actors
- when you apply for a job directly: the fees and your contribution are clearly laid out, we like you, offer you job, you accept it, come in for a meeting with the client, please don’t suddenly ask for an extra £10k. Doesn’t work that way. Gives actors a bad name.
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#TopTip
for emailing
#CastingDirectors
: No.1: Have a signature with a thumbnail picture, your
@SpotlightUK
reference and agents details (personal details if you don't have one): THIS GIVES AN EASY VISUAL REFERENCE
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I have a new certificate - love a certificate. 😄
And no, I'm not changing career!
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#Casting
GENUINE FRENCH Actor - character actor age 35-45 (maybe bald/chubby/tall/skinny/odd looking) for feature film shooting in Mauritius in September. Must be based in PARIS or UK. Email casting
@shakyradowlingcasting
.com
GENUINE FRENCH ONLY - NO BRITS DOING SILLY ACCENTS😂
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New website launched - have a look ....
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Arrogance - I think it's the ugliest of traits... the one that gets under my skin. Presuming arrogant white males must be ridden with insecurities.
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Back to work we go... starting the week with a models
#casting
for a big makeup brand. It's good to be back in the saddle... was turning into a couch potato (easily done and feeling potato-ish looking at these super fit girls!)
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Love when I put a breakdown out "OBESE GENUINE FRENCH MAN" and get loads of skinny Brits applying... 😂
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Polite reminder - Emails with full 10 x 8 pictures will be deleted due to lack of space in our inbox:
TOP TIP: add links to your profiles page and a small thumbnail picture in your signature
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Hope you are surviving the heat!
Quick reminder to actors - please do not attach full 10x8 pictures to your emails as they will be deleted for taking up too much space.
Best send links to your profile page and a thumbnail pic!
Happy Monday!
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New all time high... who's been stalking me :-))
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Film and TV shoots resume in China as corona restrictions ease
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"Don't be afraid to take your time in a casting, it's your process. We want you to get the job"
@UKActorsTweetup
#QandA
#live
#casting
#castingdirector
#actor
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It may be Bank holiday but I've just put a commercial
#casting
out on
@TheMandyNetwork
and
@SpotlightUK
: suggestions in asap.
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Gripe of the week: Breakdown goes out for 14 roles, some agents put the same client up for 10 of them. Are they really right for EVERY role. Makes my life so much easier if they pick the role that is most suited to their actor.
#FeatureFilm
#Casting
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This made me morning ... gotta love your mam! Bless her.
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This actually made me cry....
This had me in tears
Deputy Headteacher walks five miles a day, delivering packed lunches to his pupils to make sure they still get a school dinner
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congrats!! first ever CASTING
@BAFTA
The
@BAFTA
for Best Casting has been awarded to Shayna Markowitz and the incredible team behind
#JokerMovie
. Congratulations!
#EEBAFTAs
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Twitter analytics says that 98% of my followers top interest is dogs (?!?). Meet Jack he’s my
#casting
pooch. He’s got a keen eye for talent.
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Loved casting so many cool projects in 2019.... much love and see you all in the new decade!
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#Casting
Top Tip No 8: Bring your personality into the room - we love to see the real you either before or after the screen-test (learn to gauge timing).
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here's another corker "your agency has been recommended to me. I’m a massive fan of your agency which produced to such high standards and level of skills for your clients"....emmm I have no clients, I am not an agent
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#TopTip
for emailing
#CastingDirectors
: No.3: Timing is everything! Don't write too early or too late: If your play is opening in 3 weeks it's too early to announce: 5 days before is perfect! With TV: the day before works best.
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Meanwhile some good news - British Film Commission’s annual budget doubled by UK government
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Please don't hate me for saying this but it needs to be said: Does anyone on
@StarNow
read the breakdown?
The role is looking an actor with Down Syndrome and NONE of the actors who applied do not have Down Syndrome.
Please read breakdowns before applying. Many thanks.
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#Casting
Top Tip No. 7: Appropriate welcome - don’t go to shake everyone in the room’s hand. We are all very aware of germs at this time of year!
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#Castingby
....
Exclusive:
@Tuppence
Middleton,
@MaxHarwood
, Thomas Turgoose to lead Dean Puckett's ‘Magpie’ for
@BanksideFilms
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#Casting
Top Tip No.2 : Do your homework - learn lines! Nothing worse then rustling papers or an actor looking down most of the screen-test.
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#CASTING
Looking for comedians and sketch comedy performers for Corporate training video.
Please send comedy reels to: assistant
@shakyradowlingcasting
.com
Aged 20- late 40’s any ethnicity
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Starting my day by watching self tapes, self tapes and more self tapes!
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The best email I had today, from a model agency: "I don’t have time to check everyone’s availability to then send a light box and not hear anything back". I invited 7 of their models to a casting: ZERO can attend. NONE are free for the shoot dates. One can only laugh
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"you can't all be everything- no actor can be every role, find where you fit"
@UKActorsTweetup
#QandA
#live
#casting
#castingdirector
#actor
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BBC News - Claire Foy and Matt Smith to perform live in empty Old Vic theatre
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#Casting
Top Tip No 9.Own the room. Its your slot, we’ve allocated the time for you so use it well!
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#Casting
Top Tip No.4: No miming! If props are provided use them. If you have it on you eg. phone or pen, then use it. Whatever you do - don’t bring in a toy gun!
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First producing credit!
#Producedby
Directed by
@MPeakeOfficial
written by
@Standinghayleyj
produced by
@ShakyraDowling
&
@jessicalevick
Funded by
@bfinetwork
#Damfilms
in association with
@FlyingColours_P
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Well said... totally uninterested in numbers...
This is depressing. It’s fine to have a platform on social media, which we do. But we have no interest in how many ‘followers’ an actor has. It has no relevance whatsoever
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#Casting
Top Tip No.6: Listen! Listen to your reader, listen to instructions, listen to direction.
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#Casting
#Commerial
- looking for Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in TITANIC Look-A-Likes. Email pictures to casting
@shakyradowlingcasting
.com
PLEASE TAG AND RT!!
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Swabs, masks, action! Film-making through a pandemic
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#Casting
Top Tip No.3: Do your research - find out about the director/producer/CD you are meeting.
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